23 Jan 1934
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1934
Page
1
In New Orleans a bitter mayoral contest centers on Senator Yoey BP Long. The election pits Long against Mayor Watmoraley allies with strong charges of corruption and influence, amid police raids and an open inquiry into registrars and voting integrity.
A Knoxville report notes TPS proposals to lease municipal property align with Tennessee Valley Authority plans. Officials discuss power, infrastructure, and cost sharing with public works authorities and local agencies amid ongoing negotiations and approvals.
Reported sighting places Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt in the White House area today as the nation faces ongoing war related matters. Gusts of wind and rain disrupted travel, causing minor delays for several travelers and leading to temporary detours in Greenville North Carolina and nearby routes.
Washington reports plan to cut the huge oil works administration payroll by 150,000 jobs a week, starting next month, with opposition in Congress and protests from others. CWA administrators study the consolidation ahead of orders to remove more than 201,000 names from payrolls across 14 programs. Justice Department opens graft inquiry into civil relief fund handling as Hopkins directs further action.
Washington reports detect rising clashes as campaigns approach the Roosevelt program and party reorganizations. Democrats move to reorganize the House campaign while Republicans brace for contests involving House to Senate switches and key retirements.
Jan reports from AP indicate Japan's cabinet issued policy statements and warned against militaristic rhetoric. Prime Minister Koki Airola urged peace and understanding while Admiral Suotengi criticized anti peace sentiment and cautioned against hostilities toward the United States in a climate of national alert.
Three more gas attacks target homes in Carvin's Cove near Danville. Residents report a stealthy intruder, chased by a resident who fired at the suspect but no injuries were confirmed. Homes of Raymond Etre, Grover C. Riley, and Ed Reedy were hit between unspecified hours last night and Sunday.
In St Paul on January 20 Edward G. Bremer the banker was kidnapped for ransom as details linger over whether any contact has been made. Adolph Bremer Jr denies any messages reaching the family while persistent reports claim a second communique appeared via a bath window at the Bremer physician’s home and signals like flashing lights persisted, with a heavy notice left at the principal owner’s residence.
Governor Peery reiterated opposition to increased taxes for school aid and denied contemplating a compromise within his box program. The bill to redistrict was advanced past second reading in the senate, with a new House redistricting proposal by Delegate S. W. Shelton varying from Holt.
In Hollywood on January 28 a feature remembers Harrison Fisher and his iconic Girl of the Golden West. Maurine Rasmussen Montague, once the model, recounts posing in San Francisco and later becoming a stage author and Los Angeles figure as Fisher’s muse.
Investigators weigh a single kidnap gang for abductions of three rich St Paul families in the past two years as Edward Bremer, 27 year old banker and brewer, remains a victim. Haskell Bohn was seized and released in 1932, and William Hamm Jr was taken in 1933 for several days before release.
Washington reports the United States has ordered recognition of Cuba’s new government under President Carlos Mendieta after six months of tenuous ties. In Havana the Mendieta administration sought to quell internal strife amid fanfare as news of imminent recognition spread. Thousands gathered in city centers with students marching near the presidential palace as debates about reforms and dissolving the medical federation continued.
Chicago reports that Gail Swelley of Peoria and Frank Souder of Benton were convicted of kidnapping for ransom in a case tied to the so-called collegiate gang led by Theodore Kis tus. The jury returned after four ballots, sentencing the pair to life terms while the victim Elisha Hacket and his wife watched from the courtroom. The trial marked a decisive blow to the gang, with authorities asserting the end of the kidnapping ring.
Obscure text reports the execution of a man named Osman, the first follower of the Mohammedan faith to receive the death penalty in Massachusetts. He maintained innocence and recited the Koran before death. The case involved Nellie Keras, a nine year old from Norwood, whose disappearance after Christmas 1932 ended with a body found in a cellar. Ali Osman, not related, and Ahmed were also involved with differing outcomes.
Mullen arrived in Washington on January 23 and declined to say if he would resign as Nebraska national committeeman until discussing the matter with Postmaster General Farley, chairman of the committee.
Bob Brady known as Big Boy Brady led six inmates on a prison break from Kansas Penitentiary last Friday. He was shot dead near Paola after a failed attempt to rally his companions. Tommy McMahan Fred Cody and Benjamin Young were recaptured and returned to confinement. Two fugitives Clifton McArthur and Frank joined others in a separate escape in Oklahoma.
Shreveport Louisiana January 25 14 Disappearance of Val W Murrell 17 son of Val E H Murrell bank president reported to Sheriff T Hughes and Police Chief D D Bazer. He vanished between St Johns College and his home in a fashionable area early yesterday. Murrell said he is uneasy and that his son might have run away but officers in nearby towns were notified.
Washington reports show a revised form of President Roosevelt's monetary bill shifting control of the stabilization fund to a five member board. Senate Banking Committee and House Naval Committee actions unfold as President consults his emergency council and Morgenthau plans a large refinancing program.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.