Welfare Island prison dubbed worst in the world
New York City officials, led by Commissioner MacCormick, seized Welfare Island penitentiary after a planned visit exposed gang rule, narcotics, and lavish privileges. He called the prison the worst in the world and noted inmates controlled by leaders like Rae and Cleary, with corruption extending to staff and deliveries through pigeons and bribes.
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New York City
Welfare Island
New York
Chillicaihe
Izland
Joseph McCann
MacCormick
Prosseal
Ubbore Missioner’s
Kentucky Leaf Prices Steady At Auctions
Burley and dark tobacco prices held steady at Wednesday auctions across Kentucky. Lexington reported sales totaling 2,843,690 pounds valued around 11.65 million dollars, with sizable figures also listed for Maysville, Shelbyville, Carrollton and Owensboro areas. Other towns including Hopkinsville, Mayfield, Henderson and Henderson reported mixed but stable bulk totals and price points as buyers and sellers maintained cautious activity.
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Burley
Lexington
Maysville
Shellyyville
Carrollton
Owensbors
Nopkinsvilly
Maysfield
Henderson
Duels Break Out Over Bayonne Bank Scandal Rivalries
In Paris on January 25 four pistol shots were exchanged between Deputy Andre Hesse and Paris lawyer John Beineix over charges tied to the Bayonne bank scandal. The men, political rivals in Charente Inferieure, left the dueling ground unreconciled at the secluded site near the Tare des Princes. The event, illegal and kept secret, occurred under cold, cloudy skies as seconds watched.
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Paris
Andre Hesse
John Beineix
Bayonne
Hesse
Tate
Aerge Stavisky
Beineis
Pur
I Tex
Pois de Boulogne
Auteuil
Longchamps
Charente
Albania Seeks Asylum for Insull Amid Rumors from Athens
Rumor spreads that Albanian and Yugoslav lawyers press Samuel Insull to seek asylum as he faces expulsion from Grace. Government sources say his police residency permit expires January 31 and he must leave, while editors hint at potential refuge abroad to avoid extradition to the United States. No definite plans or confirmations emerge.
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Athens
Jan
Samuel Tasulla
Imsull
Grace
Ander
Janbury
Illness
Proia
Insull
Interior
Tully
Council of Shake
Neos Kosamos
Croesus
Ulysses
United States
Facine Pkins
Utilities Czar
Chicago
Wharies
Hig Deliins
Senate rushes monetary bill back to House
In Washington the Senate united behind the monetary bill despite Republican constitutionalism challenges and Glass opposition. Hastings of Delaware called it "Robery" while others argued over its constitutionality as votes neared. veterans' benefits and farm credit bills also moved toward enactment amid party strains and administration resistance.
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Glass
Wemerrat
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Treasury-Post Office
Hastings
Delaware
Robery
Hower
Reed
Edward A.ayes
American Legion
F.dr
Georgia tags offered as bargain to all states
Officials in 47 states may protest but Georgia’s mail order tag business expands as Governor Talmadge cuts tag price to 3 dollars for all passenger cars. Georgia residents fear losing buyers as mail order sales surge with tag fever across state lines. Marcus P. McWhorter says Georgia will sell to anyone for eight dollars, with a one dollar penalty after February 1 for late buyers.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Dan
Eugene Talmadge
Usty
Marcus P. McWhorser
Rain and Colder Weather Across Tennessee and Virginia
A weather summary notes cloudy skies and rain chances in eastern and southern Tennessee with rain or showers in the northwest tonight into Friday, as well as much colder air in the east and extreme west. Virginia forecasts include light rain tonight, possible rain in the far south Friday morning, with drier northern areas Friday and a sharp drop in temperatures. Data shows yesterday’s highs around 66 with no rain reported yesterday and readings taken daily at 6:00.
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Tennessee
Virginia
Narsh
House Dems tire of “taking slack” in election year
Washington January 26 AP A group of house Democrats vented frustration over being blamed for political rap as elections approach They cited two major controverted administration measures including the independent offices appropriation bill and veterans funds pay cut They argued White House rules shaped votes and left them unable to aid veterans while senators may get credit when changes are announced
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Notes traced in Bremer kidnapping case
St Paul, Jan 25 An eight day riddle in the Bremer kidnapping case unfolds as investigators chase two anonymous notes said to be from the abductors. The letters, one unsigned, reportedly outline ransom rendezvous for Adolph Bremer’s son. Police exchange reports as hopes fade and scrutiny widens. Bremer, 87, banker and president of the Commercial State Bank, was seized after dropping his daughter at a girls’ school.
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Teveral
Edward G. Bremer
Jacob Schmidt
Justice Department
Ae Crank
Shou
Bremer
Commercial State Bank
Imad
Betty
Three Men Charged in Lynching Case at Hazard Kentucky
Hazard Kentucky January 25 Three men were arrested on murder warrants and one held for questioning as Perry County officials pressed their inquiry into the lynching of Rex Scott a 20 year old Negro beaten and hanged at a nearby tree after a night of mob violence around Hazard. The victims name was Rex Scott. Warrant arrests list Petite Carroll Lee Gibson and Andy Work all from the Hawlove Coal Company camp at Scuddy. James Collins 82 was held on orders of county judge A M Gross. Jailer Troy P Combs said several mob participants were identified by name and some questioned. A special jury was convened to investigate the lynching. A resolution pledging Governor Laffoon’s support to prevent lynchings was adopted by the Kentucky House.
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Perry County
Rex Scott
Bagan
Sknatt County
Scott Wee
Petite Carroll
Lee Gibson
Andy Work
Man
A. M. Gross
James Collins
Hawlowe Goal Company
Scuddy
Alex Johnson
Tokingen
Akthorugh Troy P. Combs
Johson
Scott
Johnson
Ju San Ward
Combs
Ruby Laffoun
Kentucky
W. G. Knuckles
Fillmore Mcintosh
Bee
Franksfort
AFJ
Ruby Laffoon
Kentucky House of Representatives
Connee
PONZI FACES NEW COURT BATTLE IN ITALY DEAL
Charles Ponsi, released from Charlestown prison February 14, faces deportation to Italy as authorities dispute his Italian citizenship. The Associated Press reports on the case as U S officials pursue action amid international concern over his alleged financial schemes.
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Charles Ponsi
Massachusetts
Charlestown
Italy
Charles Fonzi
Little Napoleon of Finance
Clashes Feared at Harriman Harriman Hosiery Mills
Sheriff guards Harriman Hosiery Mills amid a strike clash between union and nonunion workers. Tear gas bombs used to break up fights. about 60 strikers gathered in Kingston jail, 48 arrested over two days for contempt of court. Bonds posted for two. others remain jailed. No serious injuries reported.
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Tean
Dan
Harriman Hoseiery
Mimer Goodwin
Kingston
Roane
Junction
Harriman Mills
Goodwin
Inl
Longs Candidate Drops Second North Carolina Primary
New Orleans mayor Hemmes Walmsley, winning by a large plurality, will seek a second four year term. He promised to lower rates, reducing chances of a second primary. Opponents Klover, Williams trailed, with Klover conceding after results showed Walmsley ahead.
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New Orleans
New, Orleans
Huey P. Long
Themmes Walmsley
Iis
John Klores
Levee Board
Long
Kierer
Walmsley
Love of Policeman verdict in Chicago fraud case
In Chicago on January 26 a jury ordered Mrs. Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge to pay 7500 in a case involving a policeman’s love and alleged alienation of affections. She faced options of paying, imprisonment, or appealing, and joked about jail as she claimed no funds. The case referenced prior claims of a 50000 loan loss from a Faro swindle and cited possible six months’ confinement if the plaintiff pays the board.
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Chicago
Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge
Norman Nottingham
Susanne
Blacklidge
Nottingham
How The Modern Kidnaper Works CHICAGO
AP reports courtroom testimony in the John Factor kidnapping case detailing how abductors sought a 70000 dollar profit. Prosecution describes two armed men, two cars, and a handkerchief to blindfold Factor’s companion. Daily contact with Dr Herman Solloway arranged ransom talks and a ten minute call with Factor’s wife. A dispute over a ransom watch persisted through confinement.
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John Factor
Abory
Herman Solloway
Factor
Ponafide
Dr. Solloway
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