Trial keeps focus on new Hauptmann evidence in murder case
New York police officer Lieut Johnson and other witnesses testified in Flemington about newly produced German material and statements linking Bruno Hauptmann to the Lindbergh baby murder. Prosecutors urged a verdict of guilt, while defense sought to discredit the new evidence and plan further inquiries.
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Arthur Johnson
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Weather pair and colder Tennessee forecast details
Fragmented weather text describes cooler conditions in Tennessee with rising afternoon temperatures and chances of rain. Mentions high and low temperatures, Sunday conditions, and a few unclear dates. Forecast quality is poor with numerous garbled words and mis-spelled month names.
Banking Conditions Improve Says Federal Reserve Report
The Federal Reserve Board reported improved banking conditions, noting fewer unlicensed banks operating and reduced suspensions. About 684 banks faced aggressive restructuring, with deposits nearing 27 million in failed institutions, while 920 banks were restricted or liquidated, involving deposits totaling 647 million.
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Washington
Dan
Federal Reserve System
Drops to His Death in Kentucky One-Room Home
W A Bay a 45 year old cripple on relief hanged himself in his Greenville road one room home as his wife watched unable to intervene. Coroner WW cd reported the death as self inflicted. Bay had sought federal relief two years earlier and left behind two young sons.
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Hopskinsville
W. A. Bay
Crpple
Greenville Road
Hay
Sma
Untitled note on public works inquiry and project scope
Public works inquiry cited by United States Attorney Lester Gneretl references a case involving a project and its direct involvement. The report notes the inquiry may involve VIN Lions and mentions general statements on the scope without naming specific contractors or dates.
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Pees
Jan Ves
United States
Lestie OG. Gnerelt
Roosevelt orders clarify rights of NRA code signers
President Roosevelt issued an executive order to preserve all constitutional rights for past and future NRA code signers. The move was a clarification of approvals, aiming to resolve confusion over waivers in various codes. The order, signed earlier this week, was not publicly announced.
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Richard L. Turner
Assoviued Pressy
Washington
Roosevelt
Lry
Rail line of life amid flood scenes in Mississippi
MARKS Mississippi January 26 on 2 meter railroad car the Coldwater River basin flood area between Marks and Crenshaw is inspected. Thousands of natives driven from their homes endure cold hunger with animals and relief workers nearby. The night air is filled with boats and searching for aid as bodies of frozen animals lie about. Continued on page six.
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Marks
Miss
Coldwater River
Crenshaw
Rumors Confirmed Death of John Hamilton in Chicago
An AP report from St Paul states that evidence confirms John Hamilton's death, with a former gang member and a letter from Dillinger corroborating the claim. The informant says Hamilton died from bullet wounds on April 26 in Chicago, as cited by the source.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
John Hamilton
Nere
John Dillinger
Leutenant
Chicago
Dillinger
Liberalization of Relief Plan Seen
Associated Press reports Washington observers note strong sentiment for liberalizing the administration security program. House leaders plan formal hearings next week to air views with Speaker Burns acknowledging appetite for more funds, while others criticize the proposed $30 monthly pension as insufficient.
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Clarence M. Weight
Associated Press
Washington
House
Burns
Senate
Doughton
Db. N.C
Ways and Means
Huey Long Suppresses Armed Uprising Martial Law Declared
Martial law is ordered after Huey Long’s forces quell an armed uprising in Baton Rouge. National guardsmen clash with anti Long factions near the airport as gunfire erupts and one man is wounded. Authorities claim protective action followed Long’s inquiry into a purported conspiracy to kill him.
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Huey Long
Associated Press
Sundred Square
Lax
Mohawk Disaster Probed Amid Conflicting Testimony
Survivors from the Mohawk tragedy, which killed 46, gave conflicting accounts about the blamed steering gear as federal probes opened. Captain Wang of the Norwegian freighter Talisman testified the Mohawk veered, while Mohawk officers cited failure of rudder control and bridge to engine telegraph. Officials pressed for answers as investigations continued and witnesses were questioned.
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MA Hill
Associated Press
Wester New York
Nner
Edmund Wing
Talisman
Werd
U. S. Steamship) Inspection Service
New Jersey
Conboy
U. S&s
Martin Conboy
Federal Building
Wang
Edmund Wang
S& Steamboat Inspection Board
Menguyer
Cort
Pedersen
Changes in Sales Tax in Tenn Are Predicted
Nashville reports proposed tax shifts with an 8 percent levy on retail sales and 1/4 of a percent on wholesale purchases. The administration faces House and Senate committees as hearings proceed and options include delaying the plan and removing a retail exemption for small sales. Policymakers, including Governor MeAlice and advisers, study a graduated tax table and potential exemption changes, with details continued on page six.
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Tenn
Nashville
House
Senate
Easior
Sovanor MeuAlister
MURDER TRIAL FOR WOMEN WILL OPEN IN HUNGARY
Debrecen Hungary January 26 A P Ning Hungary women will be tried for their lives Monday on charges they poisoned husbands or relatives This will be Debrecen second mass murder trial in as many years Eleven women were involved in prior proceedings Ten were sentenced to life imprisonment Poison was prepared by steeping fly paper in hot water Prosecutors charge one defendant Mrs John Nagy poisoned her husband and ten others Also alleged she harmed her grandchild and another child by poisoning Continue on page six.
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James A. Mills
Associated Press
Debrrczen
Hungary
Debreezen
John Nagy
Shim
Bandits Rob New York Guests in Miami Hotel
Two masked robbers invaded an exclusive Miami hotel, held two New York visitors at gunpoint, and escaped with jewelry valued at unknown amount. Victims include Mrs. J. E. Bell who said her gems were insured for 350000 dollars and were bound gagged. Names linked to the guests include Parker Bell, Harry Content, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Blake of 784 Park Avenue, and George H. Andrews of 1270 Park Avenue, with a maid raising alarm as the raid occurred during a hotel patio party.
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Miami
Fis
New
Parker Bell
Harry Content
Content
Hecky Bell
Howard Blake
Park Avenue
New York
George H. Andrews
Night club operator convicted in Larkins murder at Kingsport
Melvin T. Duff, 30, operator of the Green Parrot night club, was convicted by a Sullivan county jury of first degree murder in the shooting of 17 year old Mc Clellan Larkins. He received a 10 to 15 year sentence with a $7,900 bond kept intact pending a decision on a defense motion for a new trial. The trial, held last week, drew a packed court room and featured disputed facts, multiple eyewitness accounts, and claims of self defense and unwritten law. The verdict ends a highly followed case from this end of the county.
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Kingsport Times
Melvin T. Duff
Sullivan County
McClellan Larkins
State
J. A. Dodson
John Blevins
Ben Allen
Duff
T. Mack Ketton
Dol
Cor Poth
Allen
Larkin
Green Parrot
Johnson City
Kingsport Central Hospital
Larkins
Clairing Larkins
Roosevelt Plans To Allocate Fund To Public Works Bill
President Roosevelt would personally administer the $4 680 000 000 public works fund rather than Secretary Ickes amid Senate Republican opposition to broad presidential discretion. A three division agency was proposed with Rear Admiral Christian Peoples directing through current relief structures, while Interior and other agencies would handle department allotments under presidential direction.
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Cxch. B. Dickson
Associated Press
Washington
Jan
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White House
Roosevelt
Senate
Ickes
Tekes
Secretary of Interior
Senate Republicans
Senate Appropriations Committee
The Hauptmann Case For And Against Him In Brief
Plemington New Jersey January 26 The case for and against Bruno Hauptmann is outlined. Prosecution links him to the kidnap by three witnesses and notes on ransom notes. Hauptmann denies writing the notes or receiving the ransom, while handwriting experts dispute his claims. A theater ticket seller testified, claiming a ransom bill passed a month before the money appeared. The dialogue covers alibis, ladder construction, and custody of the $14500 ransom.
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John &. Condon
Hauptmann
Fisch
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