Date of death set for Bruno still has hope
Trenton New Jersey December 14 1935 Bruno Richard Hauptmann condemned for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping learned the week of January 13 has been set for his execution in the electric chair. He remained calm and optimistic saying something will happen, while his spiritual adviser Reverend John Matthiesen of Trenton visited him. Attorneys fear the date may be stayed or commuted, with clemency needing five of eight pardons votes, Governor Hoffmann among them. A reported secret witness rumor was denied by prosecutors and police. Hauptmann’s next move includes a plea for clemency or a life sentence.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
John Matthiesen
Flemington
Hauptmann
State
P.m
Fisher
Thomas W- Trenchard
Mark O. Kimberling
Keener
State Prison
Kimberling
Hoffmann
Edward J. McNammara
New York Evening Post
Hoffman
Court of Pardons
Joseph Schaz
Dallas
Tex
Hauptmann-Lindbergh
Workhouse Site Barred in Knoxville Suburb
Knox county officials were enjoined from building a 350000 person workhouse in the Lonsdale residential area near several schools and churches. Citizens argued it would be a nuisance. Chancellor A E Mitchell made the injunction permanent. The current workhouse houses about 200 prisoners miles from Knoxville.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Knox County
Lonsdale
A. E. Mitchell
Weather outlook for Tennessee and Kenpuroy regions
Cloudy and colder conditions dominate Tennessee with variable winds. East portions may see showers while the west remains dry. Sunday into Monday shows little temperature change. In Kenpuroy expect similar rain chances eastward and cooler nights with modest daytime cooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Darth
Trick Diplomacy Threatens Talks At Naval Conference
London December 14 shadow of secret diplomacy hung over the week old naval conference as Japan pushes parity demands. Observers fear a super secret session and separate talks could derail open discussions and wreck negotiations. Americans uneasy Britain says private talks with Japan were supplementary to the conference.
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London
Great Britain
Thomas Robinson Hunt Is Renewed In Kidnapping Case
Nashville dispatch reports ongoing FBI search for Thom as H Robinson Jr linked to the October kidnapping of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll near Louisville. A fresh round of wanted posters circulates as agents and local authorities pursue leads in Nashville. His wife Frances and father Thomas H Robinson Sr were acquitted on related charges by a Louisville federal court.
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Nashville
Robinson
United States
Frances
A. Robinson
Thomeas Hl. Robinson
Louisville
Unis
Pagent
Stoll
Karan
Dillinger
Republicans weigh convention city in Landon Knox race
In Washington republicans argued over whether selecting a convention city would bias toward Alf Landon of Kansas or Frank Knox of Illinois for the presidential nomination. Kansas City and Chicago backers warned against favoring a local candidate, while Cleveland supporters saw neutral grounds as possible. The dispute remains unsettled as the party weighs its options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Duffy
Associated Press
Washington
National Committee
Alf Landon
Kansas
Col
Frank Knox
Illinois
Kansas City
Chicago
Friends of
Cleveland
Kansas and Holiness
John Hamilton
George F. Getz
Tinais
Supreme court upholds Greene county ouster status
In Nashville December ruling the state supreme court keeps 22 Greene county magistrates in office after ouster suit sought their removal. Justice Dehaven notes lack of citizen freeholder proof. case cites jurisdictional limits on ouster actions and addresses Grindstaff Elizabethton councilman and a fidelity bond suit involving Spainse Maryland Casualty Company and King's Incorporated. Continued on page eight.
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Nashville
State Supreme Court
Greene County
D. W. Dehaven
Jushaven
Elizabethton
High Court
Grindstaff
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Washington Chancery Court
King’s Incorporated
Maryland Casualty Company, Et al
Crafton Cateen
Pace
Mail order detective traps instructor in fraud scheme
An Atlanta man described as a mail order detective enticed an instructor into a fraud plot and was later charged as he faced plans to exploit a “One line verstate Detective Agency.” The case involved misrepresented diplomas, borrowed funds, and a suspicious hire scheme leading to an arrest and continued investigation. The report notes a suspect and details of the alleged scam unfold as officials prepare further action.
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Atlanta
Lev
Arcelie Johnston
Archie
Gomrse
Chen
Bear Alexandria
Anil
Amele
Fay
Perkins outlines seven point security program in New York
Secretary Perkins proposed a seven point social security program urging labor and management cooperation with government aid. He said cooperative activity would strengthen industrial gains and usher in an era of greater security while stressing profits, steady wages for workers, and fair farm prices as essential for sound prosperity. George L. Berry postponed the first meeting of his new industrial council to be held next week, with expectations it may occur in January due to midweek holidays.
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New York
Perkins
Washington
Geo. L. Berry
Roosevelt
Industrial Council
Berry
Federal officials challenged on Liggett assassination inquiry
Minnesota officials urged Attorney General Cummings to approve a federal probe into the Liggett case or reveal evidence affecting the reputations of Minneapolis and St Paul. They argued federal action could uncover violations of federal law while police searched the district near Liggett's apartment for witnesses to last Monday’s shooting. Liggett’s alleged slayer, a liquor salesman identified by police, hired Thomas McMeekin as counsel as investigators reviewed bullets and photographs from the crime scene.
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Minneapolis
Der
Homer S. Cummings
Liggett
Twin Cities
Cummings
Floyd B. Qison
H. H. Peterson
Minnesota
Department of Justice
al the Midwest American
Frank Forestall
William Sehlaerer
Chierage
Transiailar
Tender Binmenfeld
Mel
Thomas McMeekin
McMeekin
Toulty
Hamm
Gridiron Club Parades National Figures and Humor
Washington reports from the Gridiron Club dinner recount a satirical program with figures like Hoovers Hopkins and Roosevelt paraded for guests. Skits spoofed Hearst Brisbane McCormick Chaplin Cagney Morgan and others, with headlines on the tax refuge joke and a moon sequence.
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Gridiron Club
Washington
Herbert
Roosevelt
Norman Thomas
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Arthur Brisbane
Robert R. McCormick
Chicago
Charlie Chaplin
James Cagney
William Powell
Aimee Semple
Pherson
J. P. Morgan
Desert
American Liberty League
Hugey
Supreme Court
Cummings
Roper
Ranklin
Johnson
White House
Warly
Escaped murderer flees jail in daring New Jersey breakout
Edward Metelski, 26, an arrestee awaiting murder trial for the trooper Warren Yenser slaying, escaped Middlesex county jail armed with a smuggled .38 revolver. He forced fellow inmate Paul Semenkowi of Abor to join him and fled as state police and county authorities launched a manhunt. Sheriff Harding ordered Metelski shot on sight. officials say he denied ties to the trooper’s death and the escape occurred shortly after a family visit.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Edward Metelski
New Jersey
Middlesex County
Metelski
Paul Semenkowi
Abor
George Anderson
George Hill
Negro Trusty
Opposition Flares Against Peace Pact
The Associated Press reports that diplomatic disclosures heighten Britain's defensive stance over a peace plan with France. A foreign office white paper reveals pressure on Emperor Haile Selassie to accept the plan and hints to Mussolini that sanctions could be kept in play if negotiations fail. Only official London and parliamentary circles back the plan.
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Associated Press
France
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Tin
Britain
Mussolini
League Oif
London
Parl Leircles
Nazi Germany
Vel
The
Star
Liberal
PWA Housing Plan Nears Construction Deadline
The PWA housing program nears the deadline for starting construction with most non federal projects yet to be contracted. A. B. Clas reports that 47 active projects in the $130 million slum clearance program have contracts or started work, while seven limited dividend projects are occupied. Overall, 69,000 men may gain employment as slum clearance proceeds.
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Washington
PWA
Roosevelt
A. BR. Clas
Tekes
Clas
Louisville
United States Supreme Court
Detroit
Anacostia Terrace
Washington, D.C
Elearamiee
Boy's body emits sound. doctors seek cause in nervous system
In Hawnshead Lancashire a seven year old, Frank Allinson, sleeps and his abdomen emits sounds described as a burnal echo. Doctors led by Dr Allen and Dr Wy Aven propose an abnormal nervous system as the cause after tests, while parents cling to supernatural explanations. investigation continues.
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Hawnshead
Lancashire
N. Dee
Frank Allinson
Wy. Aven
Dr. Allen
Allen
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Dee. U1
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Joseph Schazi
New Jarsty
Pallas
Lindberg
Legie
James Kirklang
Thomas Robinson Hunt
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Squires
Chancery Court
Eastman
Snares
Selassie
M. J. van Sweringen
P. van Sweringen
Vast van Sweringen Termine
Towar, Cleveland
O Interests
van Sweringen
van Sweringens
Clew Tinue
Herbert Hoovers
Schechter
Hrook- Inn
NBA
Ogdenfeid
New York Herald Tribune
Harry Hopking
Lali
Noellie
Dior Tittle
James Mi Latusli
Ethiopia
League
Tr Duce
Guard Council
Rome
Robert W. Hockman
Wheaton
Germany
League of Nations
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Taul Revere
Ao Sachet
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