Supreme court hints at gold clause ruling split
Observers report nine justices after a long conference signaled a possible five to four decision on gold clause cases. Chief Justice Hughes led discussions with Justices Roberts Cardozo and Stone, while Brandeis withdrew for health, leaving a tied tension among the justices awaiting a formal verdict.
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J. Suter
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Cpurt
Nital
Liem
Congress
von Waele
Lee Court
Vandevanter
McReynolds
Butler
Brandeis
Hughes
Sutherland
Roberts
Cardoza
Stone
Southerland
Cardoz
Brandvix
Heath
Atimbul
Brendeis
Sutha
Weather Summary From Virginia and West Regions
Rain and cold air move through the west while Virginia sees rising temperatures and rain then warmer conditions. Sunday night turns colder with potential snow. Friday’s low around 2.22 and record highs near 43 yesterday. Measurements taken hourly over the preceding four hours.
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West
Virginia
Inehes Yi
Inehes
Court hears bid to annul marriage of 17 year old and musician
Doris Chase, 17, of Sioux City Ind, married Hartwell C. Bonner, a Negro musician, boxer and pool room clerk, and was arrested 24 hours later. Her mother sought an annulment while Bonner faced a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bonner was released on bond.
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Hartwell C. Bonner
Doris Chase
Sioux City
Bonner
President Roosevelts third message to Congress expected next week
President Roosevelt plans a special message to Congress likely next Tuesday or Wednesday. A 300 page aviation report headed by Clark Howell Sr. accompanies the address. Officials say the plan favors fundamental civil and military aviation policy changes and a regular air passenger service across the Atlantic and Pacific.
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Harold Oliviel
Press Star
Washington
Roogevete
Congress
Clark Howell
Atlanga
Prewar Germany Sought by Hitler Gains Attention
Berlin dispatch reports a sensational push in prewar Germany toward Memel Klaipeda with Lithuanian troop concentrations at Taurow near the new frontier. Berlin papers, controlled by the Nazi regime, call for Memel to be restored to Germany and accuse Lithuania of breaches of trust. The piece notes a doubled Memel garrison strength and cites rumors of Prussian troops crossing the border.
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Louis P. Lochner
Associated Press Foreign Statt
Berlin
Dia MW
Memel
Klaipeda
Lithia
Mentel
Lithuania
Lishu
Bitter Strike Warning in Textile Wages Report
The United Textile Workers issue fresh demands and warn of another bitter strike after a 70-page labor bureau report on cotton textile wages. It says manufacturers largely follow NRA codes, yet cotton mill workers remain among the lowest paid in major industries. The report is factual, with no recommendations, and was sent to the NRA for action.
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Washington
United Textile Workers
Bureau , of Labor Statistics
Labor Department
NRA
Francis J. Gorman
Relief bills under pressure nears swift passage
Democratic leaders move to bar amendments and rush the president's 4.88 billion relief program through the House by Tuesday. The gag rule aims to limit debate to about four hours despite opposition from many Democrats and some Republicans. The plan avoids earmarking funds, with a lump sum under presidential control, as talks continue on administration distribution and timetable.
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Clarence M'Wright
Associated Press
Washington
House
White House
WBS
House Appropriations Committee
Buchanan
Texas
Coolidge Cousin in Jail Over Alimony Case in Vermont
Bertha Moore, cousin of Calvin Coolidge and niece of former Vermont governor William Stickney, remains jailed in Ludlow for failure to post $5,000 bail in an alienation verdict case. Jury said she owed $4,000 in damages to Mrs Carrie Gil AU, while a separate charge involves an egg tossing incident at a Ludlow restaurant. Neighbors describe Moore as a kindly gardener who helped the community, hoping for her release as a six month delay is common in Vermont.
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Rutland
UPI
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Bertha Moore
Carrie
Pat) Gil- AU
Romeo
Ludlow
Miss Moore
Willian W. Stickney
Jain
LADDERS LETTERS AND SUCRE 10 BE CRUX IN HAUPTMANN CASE
Government moves to sign a bill ousting Judge Joe A Caldwell as county court chairman and reestablish the county judge office. Governor McAllster set to sign before tomorrow night, shifting W D Lyons to county judge. Court peers doubt the creation’s effect as legal battles loom. Caldwell pending legal challenge to 1938 act. Continued on page 5.
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Hauptmann
Kingsport Times
Till MrAlister
Sullivan County
John R. Todd
Brack F. Sams
Joe A. Caldwell
McAllster
Tormorrow
W. D. Lyons
Bluf City
Olfinns
Caldwell
Million Dollar Hauptmann Case Costs Loom Large
Flemington New Jersey January reports the Hauptmann murder trial may cost far more than a million dollars with no precise total. Costs include the 50000 ransom paid through Dr John Condon, a 25500 reward, and about 10000 spent by Condon in pursuing the mysterious John. Additional expenses cover witnesses from Scotland and Germany, legal fees, juries, state counsel, and expert testimony, with ongoing costs for evidence and publicity.
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Flemington, N. J
Richard Hauptmans
Charles A. Lindbergh
John S. Condon
New Jersey
Hauptraam
Dr. Condon
John
Hauptmann
Crim
Scotland
Germany
New York City
Whipping Post Revived in Delaware Three Youths Lashed
In Wilmington Delaware on January 19 three youths confessed to beating and robbing a farmer on Christmas Eve. In subfreezing weather they were stripped to the waist and lashed at the New Castle workhouse yard by Warden Elmer J. Leach. The use of the whipping post is revived as punishment.
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Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Little Delaware
Dlas
New Castle
Elmer J. Leach
Hauptmann’s cash trail focus in Lindbergh case
The state lays out a money motive in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Prosecutors plan to show Hauptmann’s sudden wealth after the $50,000 ransom, including brokerage accounts, a $400 radio purchase, and travel to Germany. Evidence pivots on ladders, ransom letters, and lucre linked to the suspect.
Shock Troops Form Battalion To Rally Against Huey Long
In Baton Rouge on January 19 citizens of East Baton Rouge parish gathered at the Square Deal Association headquarters to form a central manpower battalion. Ernest J. Bourgeois led the muster, emphasizing roster building over drill as participants stood in battalion lines under a large U.S. flag, signaling direct action against Huey Long's influence.
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Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Parish
Oattalion
Square Deal Association of Louisiana
Huey F. Long
Gattalion
Square Deal Association
Uni
East Baton Rouge
Citizens Organization
O. K. Allen
Ernest J. Bourgeois
Square Deal
Association
Bourgeois
Bourgeoy
United States
Moodie Remains State Governor in tense North Dakota standoff
In Bismarck on January 19 Governor Thomas Moodie refused to yield his office as impeachment turmoil escalated. Guardsmen stayed posted while Moonie considered legal action and awaited clarification from the legislature. Opinions split on immediate effect of suspension and nonpartisan league factions weighed in.
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Bismarck
Thomas Fl
Moodie
North Dakota
Representativ
Moolie
Talgut
Walter H. Wolford
Senate
FO. Satire
Nonpartisan League
Yeshays
Sathry
State Aid for the Aged Is Proposed
Washington June 19 Democrat Representative Lewis of Maryland and coauthors urge states to raise their share of funds for old age pensions via income and inheritance taxes. He spoke by radio as Congress weighs modifications to Roosevelt plan aimed at aiding unemployed aged 40 to 65 while the primary proposal targets 65 and older.
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Washington
Jun
Lewis
Maryland
Congress
Roosevelt
Roosevelt salutes Amelia Earhart on Pacific flight
President Roosevelt sent a congratulatory letter to Amelia Earhart read at an Oakland ceremony in California. He praises her courage and notes air travel as a growing future, commending women who have advanced aviation alongside men.
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Thomases
Lae Atantic
Pacific
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