Hauptmann Trial Opens with Courtroom Dress Rehearsal
Report from Flemington shows state and defense preparing for the Lindbergh baby murder trial. Prosecutors review evidence, while Hauptmann sits in his cell as jury selection looms. Witnesses will recount events from the kidnapping to the infant's discovery, tracing every detail.
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Weather summary from scattered late 19th century notes
Pair and Golde in Tennessee forecast fair for Wednesday with cooler temperatures. Virginia expected generally colder tonight with very cold conditions in the far south. Highs yesterday around four, tied to the reference date. readings show notable drops from the previous year.
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Colter
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Prince of Wales Receives Three Honorary Military Titles
The Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, was promoted today to the highest rank in three of the empire’s fighting services by order of King George. The New Year honors list also includes three new peers five baronets and 56 knights bachelor.
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London
Prince of Wales
Collesion
George
Holt to Attend Senate Sessions Before Turn of Thirtieth Birthday
Rush Holt, elected to the West Virginia seat, will observe Democratic leaders’ counsel to refrain from taking the oath until June 19. He will sit on the Senate floor and handle duties with government departments, drawing pay, but cannot yet deliver speeches or vote. The plan follows constitutional age rules and keeps him active until his 30th birthday.
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Virginia
Case Is Pushed in Massacre of Five
In Kansas City a government push in the Union Station massacre case moves swiftly as prosecutors charge six accused conspirators. Federal Judge Merrill B. Otis remanded court with New Year’s Day not observed, while testimony links Verne Miller and Charles Pretty Boy Floyd to the crime.
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Verne Miller
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Pretty Boy" Floyd
Bet on Dodson ends in swift Georgia execution
In Ellaville Georgia Charles Dodson a 17 year old charged with killing Chief of Police Witour B Souter on Christmas eve was indicted convicted and sentenced to die in the electric chair at Milledgeville Dodson claimed self defense and said he and Souter fought over Souter's gun the trial followed hours after the killing as crowds watched a rapid culmination of a sensational case
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John Hughes Curtis
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Lidnap
Hauptmans
Iidnap
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Flemington
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Chariie Dodson
Augre
Witour B. Souter
Dodson
Milledgeville
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Democrats push Roosevelt program as Congress opens
Democratic leaders rally to pass the Roosevelt program as the 4th Congress opens. Republicans seek to cut GOP strength in key committees, with a tentative plan giving Democrats more than a two to one edge on several panels. Details remain unsettled as leaders anticipate Thursday’s gavel.
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Robinson
Arkansas
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Bertrand B. Snell
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Tax exemptions spark Davidson County opposition in Tennessee
In Washville on January 1, Elmer D. Levig Nashville attorney and state officials pressed to remove tax exemptions. They argued property used by institutions competing with private property should be taxed, citing Davidson County data showing exempted property valued at 9,294,569 dollars used for commercial purposes. Levig warned against further taxes and urged cutting expenditures, noting federal road funds offer 2.5 million dollars if the state matches. Continued on page three.
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Four Men Safe In Civilization Again
Four men rescued from a plane crash in Adirondack wilderness were brought to safety after two days of exposure. Delirious co pilot Dale Dryer briefly escaped into the woods but was recovered by native woodsmen who guided the others to civilization. Dryer and the others suffered frostbite and fractured ribs and are hospitalized. one man recovered enough to speak while others receive care.
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Associated Press
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Adirondack
Threats to Move Georgia Capitol Heard in Atlanta
In Atlanta on January 1 Adjutant General Lindsay Camp of Georgia announced that a push to relocate the state capitol from Atlanta was dropped. He met with Mayor T M Brumby of Marietta and about 15 citizens who urged the governor to consider alternative sites including Macon, offering sites for capitol buildings and a farmers market.
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Georgia
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Eugene Talmadge
Capitol
Tragedy at Prison Camp Blaze Claims Five Lives
Convicts and guards battled a dawn fire that destroyed the main building of the county prison camp. About 50 people were housed as inmates and staff were rescued through freezing conditions. Five men died from smoke and exposure. names given include Tom Young and Pink Young. Convicts aided in rescue after temporary liberty was granted. no water was available to fight the blaze.
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Fore- Tiay
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Legion Plans to Drive for Bonus
Washington dispatch reports Frank MN Belgrano Jr, commander of the American Legion, stating the group will press for immediate payment of the soldiers bonus despite President Roosevelt opposition. He argues the president’s anti payment letter contains strong arguments for early payment of adjusted service certificates. The piece notes Roosevelt’s reminder that 50 percent of the certificate loans in 1931 were used to discharge debts. Continued on page three.
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Frank MN. Belgrano, Jr
American Legion
Roosevelt
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Steel labor truce collapse sparks nationwide legal battle
Observers foresee a major fight as negotiations fail and a steel industry dispute drags labor and government entities toward potential action. The stalled talks threaten challenges under federal recovery acts as courts may intervene at the highest level.
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Keerd
Quiet New Year’s Eve in City Sees Few Jailed
New Year’s Eve brought a calm city scene as resolutions faded into the night. Only three people were incarcerated for offenses, all linked to intoxication, plus one speeder and two county-drunk arrests. No non traffic charges led to jail during the holidays. Vehicle crashes appeared minimal in the holiday record.
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Grading Checks for Farmers Progress Report
Washington Jan 17 reports that the Agriculture Department distributed about 250 million dollars in checks to corn hog farmers, with 76 million awaiting delivery as of December 29. The adjustment administration said checks had been sent for more than 99 percent of the first installment and total payments reached around 70 million dollars.
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DAA
Optimish marks new year start in noisy celebrations
The Associated Press reports exuberant New Year celebrations across the United States with large crowds in Times Square and other cities. Rain and confetti punctuated events in several locales as festivities drew to a close 1935 and ushered in 1936 with optimism and record festivities.
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