MacDonald Faces Verdict as British Defendants Plead Innocent
In the Moscow Metropolitan-Vickers sabotage trial the British defendants assert innocence while William L. MacDonald reiterates guilt. Russians admit all charges. The court retires to decide.
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Moscow
Metropolitan - Vickers
William L. MacDonald
Alrucly
Mat Yonald
Vassili Ulrich
John Cushny
Roswatt
Nordwalh
J. C. Thornton
MacDonald
Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company
Thornton
Tse
Former Mayor Walker Weds Betty Compton in Cannes
Jimmie Cannes April 14 former mayor James J Walker and Betty Compton were married at 1115 am by Mayor Garagnaite in Cannes City Hall. Witnesses included Alfred Sharon and M Martinez for Walker and Dr Joseph Fisher for Miss Compton. The couple slipped in and out to avoid photographers, with plans undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes
France
James J. Walker
Betty Compton
Aettesa
Garagnaite
Walker
Ahyed Sharon
Hetch
M. Martinez
Joseph Fisher
Miss Compton
Associated Press
Three Killed In L N Flier Wreck Near Cartersville
Northbound Flamingo L&N passenger train derailed in the Altoona Mountains three miles south of Cartersville. Engine crewmembers G. W. Evans and D. A. Giles died in the cab. A. H. Povey, a riding passenger, was crushed. Four rear cars left on rails. two day coaches damaged. Injured include Paul R. Atkins and Oscar Frank Gamblin. Conductor L. C. Butcher cited for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson, Ga
L&en
Altoona Mountains
Cartersville
G. W. Evans
Atlanta
D. A. Giles
Etowah
Tenn
A. H. Povey
Paul R. Atkins
Eatonton
Oscar Frank Gamblin
Gray
L. C. Butcher
Knoxville
Jaded Phoenix case hinges on insanity verdict
Phoenix jury weighs whether Winnie Ruth Judd is genuinely insane or feigning insanity after confessing to killing friends Agnes Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson. Hearings reveal family history of alleged insanity and defense seeks extended pardon hearing and US Supreme Court appeal. Narratives cover jurors, prison unrest, and remarks by Dr. William Judd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ariz
Winnie
Ruth Judd
Agnes Anne Leroi
Hedvig Samuelson
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Leroi
Rusband
William
Judd
God
Children’s Eye Operation Upheld By Court Invasions Case
The New York appellate division upheld Judge George Smyth of Westchester County Children’s Court ordering an operation on two year old Helen Vasco. The case arose after her parents spirited her away from Hastings to avoid medical treatment. Police kept crowds back and a reward was posted as doctors warned the tumor could spread to the brain. The mother opposed the surgery, the father initially resisted but agreed to comply with the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
George Smyth
Westchester County Children's Court
Helen Vasco
Hastings
Helen Vasko
Appellate Division
Vasko
Homer
John Vasko
Helen
Poliga
John Zabavnik
Vusko
Weather Stages A Haywire Show Across Regions
Rivers surged in northern New England and the Mississippi Delta as spring floods spread across multiple states. Snow lingered in California while cold snaps threatened the valleys and coasts from Arkansas to New England, with guards patrolling levees near Kennett, Massachusetts.
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New England
Tnuiana
Arkasas
Mississippi Delta
California
Colil
Dixie
St. Johnsbury Center
Vermont
Ipswich
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Wabash
Ohio
Indiana
Seymour
Louiisville
Tallahatchie
Yazoo
Mississippi
National Guardsmen
Kennett
St. Francis River
Missouri
Arkansas
Stow
Berkeley
Calif
Game
South
Race Prejudice in Voting Seem Less
In Atlanta on April 18 Dr. Will W. Alexander said racial prejudice in political campaigns appears to be waning. The commission on interracial cooperation, reviewing a report for its meeting at Atlanta University, noted editorials urging black voters to back Roosevelt and signs of changing public opinion on racial issues in campaigns. The commission plans further discussions tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Will W. Alexander
Commission On Interracis Cooperation
Atlanta University
Alexander
Roosevelt
Beer rules studied in Knoxville special session
County Judge S. C. Houston has called a special county court session for Monday to proscribe beer sale regulations. A petition signed by 16 of 38 members prompted the move. City county plans to discuss beer rules tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
S. C. Houston
City
Senate votes to adjourn at noon Saturday April twenty second
The Tennessee senate fixed noon next Saturday as the final adjournment time for the legislature pending house concurrence. A arson law revision passed restoring pre-1932 penalties, and other bills included mileage tax enforcement, county classifications, and trustee bond surety provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Senate
House
Nashville
W. P. Monroe
Union
Davidson
W. P. Moss
Madison
Moss
Sullivan
Charles Crabtree
Shelby
Akron Wreck Believed Found as Naval Court Resumes Crash Inquiry
A Navy court resumed investigations into the Akron disaster as grappling at the crash site reportedly located a large sunken object. Messages indicated the main airship body might be found. a Falcon vessel remained over the area while court testimony cited workmanship claims and prior Goodyear designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Naval Court
Shenandoah
Washington
Mayy
Herbert Leary
Portland
Ing
Sagamore
Naval Court of Inquiry
Divigihe Akron
Thre Naval
Nove
Falcon
R. D. Weyerbacher
Ralph G. Pennoyer
Weyerbacher
Penneyer
Navy
Underwood
MacDonald
Goodyear Zeppelin Company
Ohio
Beer revenue outlook grows after legislative action
Washington April 18 AP swift moving action lifts hopes that federal beer revenue for the year will exceed the 325 million dollar estimate set by former secretary Ogden Mills. Mills had based his forecast on a list of dates permitting sale. since then many states moved quickly to legalize beer boosting expected Uncle Sam gains.
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Washington
Ogden L. Mills
Uncle Sam
Mills
Arizona
California
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Colorado
Indiana
New
Controlled dollar advised by economist to aid trade
New York April 18 At the request of the finance committee of the United States senate Yu Warren M Persons prominent economist has submitted a program for the rehabilitation of our economic system proposing a controlled dollar He suggests continuing the gold embargo removing foreign exchange restrictions keeping the dollar at gold parity and adopting a monetary system based on multiple commodities rather than gold He also urges a stabilization plan to restore price levels and steps to reemploy workers and expand industry and credit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Warren M. Persons
Br. Persons
United States
I .G. Adout
Fred I. Kent
Prominent artist Edmund J Sullivan dies at 64
Loudon reports the international black and white artist Edmund J. Sullivan died today at age 64. His work is represented in galleries worldwide. Sullivan illustrated Tom Brown's School Days Carlyle's French Revolution The Vicar of Wakefield and Omar Khayyam in notable editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudon
Edmund J. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Tom Brown
Carlyle
Wakefield
Omar Khayyam
Accident Fatal in Memphis Leaves Kelty Dead
John P. Kelty, 50, died after being struck by a car at a street intersection in Memphis. Survivors include his mother Mrs. Susan Kelty of Toledo and a brother Joseph Kelty of Johnson City, Tennessee. An AP report notes the fatality occurred early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
John P. Kelty
Susan Kelty
Toledo
Joseph. Kelty
Johnson City
Tenn
Nazis remove Ebert bust from Berlin city hall
Berlin reports Nazis removed a bust of Friedrich Ebert the first president of Germany from the city hall today April 18. The act reflects rising tensions in the capital amid political upheaval.
Senate Abandons Inflation Fight On Farm Bill
Senate moves away from inflation provisions after a 43 to 33 defeat, while inflation advocates shift focus to the farm bill. House rules plan to raise petition thresholds to 218 seeks to curb inflationary measures, with Speaker Rainey signaling administration plans for infractions. A Senate inflation meeting was called and leaders forecast farm bill progress while Roosevelt talks loom.
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Washington
Randy
Senate
House
Downing
Rainey
Santenine
Pres
Roosevelt
Adams
Thomas
Oklahoma
Robinson
Arkansas
Senator Long
Louisiana
Robinston
Long
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Jimmie
Flamingo
Winnie Judgs
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Artoona Board of Ruiy
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George W. P. Hunt
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