No Progress in Baby Hunt
Police broaden the search into past kidnaping cases to learn clues for the Lindbergh baby case. Investigators questioned Crandall over the 1923 Anderson kidnaping while examining leads from Mrs. Lightfoot in Highland Park and noting missing tools and a chisel near the nursery. Col. Schwarzkopf reported no official action yet on other questioned figures and a Philadelphia businessman was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
N. J
Max Phillips
Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Leandro Lightfoot
Highland Park
Col. Schwarzkopf
Newark
Jersey City
Charles Oliver
Fitzgerald
Tombs Prison
New York
William Gleason
Oliver
Gleason
Abraham Levinson
Philadelphia
License Revoked for Man Held in Lindbergh Kidnap Case
Notice that Homer Mitchell's automobile license, issued in Pennsylvania, had been revoked due to a fictitious address given at Harrisburg. Mitchell was detained at Crossville and linked to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case as one of four suspects arrested by Cumberland County Sheriff Baxter Swicegood. Continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Mar
Homer Mitchell
Crossville
Pennsylvania
Joe Williams
State Highway Patrol
Mitchell
Harrisburg
Baxter Swicegood
Cumberland County
Lindbergh
Col
Charles
Ohio Kidnaper Sentenced to Life Term
Warren Ohio March 16 Dowell Hargraves 31 was given a life imprisonment for kidnapping 11 year old James Dejute Jr. after a jury waiver hearing Judge Lynn B Griffith called the crime cruel and heartless and said mercy pleas were ignored despite defense requests for 10 to 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Ohio
Common Pleas
Lynn B. Griffith
Dowell Hargraves
James Dejute, Jr
Hargraves
Griffith
Farm and Labor Attack on Sales Tax Launched
Washington, Mar 16 AP Representatives of laborers and farmers united against the manufacturers sales tax in the billion dollar revenue bill. Labor leaders pledge to defeat the tax section while farmers warn of broad disapproval. Democratic opponents convene to organize as LaGuardia coordinates dissent within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Congress
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Fred L. Brenckman
National Grange
Powers in Last Fight for Life
Harry F Powers seeks a stay of execution after a federal petition argues rights were violated in his Clarksburg trial. A habeas corpus writ was filed by attorney J Ed Law as Baker plans a ruling in Clarksburg with the Friday hanging looming. Law claims mob influence, denied change of venue, coerced confession, and an open venue for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
Harry F. Powers
Clarksburg
Powers
Dorothy P. Lemke
Northboro
Mass
Asta Buick Eicher
Park Ridge
Lll
Law
Harrison County
I C C Rule Against Extra Charge For Pullman Berth
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the Pullman Company cannot charge extra when two people share a berth. It rejected a proposed 20 percent second-passenger surcharge and said surcharges must be justified separately from fare changes. The decision notes no evidence justifying the surcharge and criticizes combining tariffs as a unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
Arizona Corporation Commission
Travelers Protective Association of America
Paramount Publix Corporation
Fanchon and Marco, Inc
Commission
Eastman Death Follows Ivar Kreuger’s Suicide In Paris
Business magnate George Eastman chairman of Eastman Kodak shot himself in his Rochester home leaving a note reading My work is done Why wait The death came two days after Swedish match king Ivar Kreuger killed himself in Paris, leaving behind vast fortunes and a global business empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eastman
Eastman Kodak Company
Ivar Kreuger
Paris
Eastman
Rochester
N. Y
G. E
Eastman Plant Closes For Day In Honor Of George Eastman
The Tennessee Eastman Corporation will close all offices and plant activities tomorrow to honor George Eastman the Rochester camera magnate who died by suicide. A public funeral is set for St Pauls Episcopal Church Rochester at 3 30 p m with Rev George Edward Norton leading. Cremation will follow per his wish. Subsidiaries worldwide are expected to pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Eastman Corporation
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester
N. Y
George Eastman
P. S. Wilcox
Florida
J. C. White
Washington, D. C
Senate Eyes World Court Protocol Clash Over Reservations
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee summoned Secretary Stimson to offer views on the revised world court protocol. Senators Pittman and Lewis introduced resolutions amid calls to determine if the pact preserves 1926 reservations restricting advisory opinions without U.S. consent and delays until the Geneva arms talks conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stimson
Pittman
Nevada
Lewis
Illinois
Senate
United States
Swanson
Pinchot says jobless in Pennsylvania face starvation
Senator Bingham cites 43 replies from governors on distress and unemployment. He says only Pennsylvania’s Governor Gifford confirms starvation among Pennsylvanians with at least 1,000,000 unemployed in the state and Philadelphia relief about 4.38 dollars per family weekly. He warns the figures undermine the highway funding bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford
Pennsylvania
Bingham
House
Senate
Pinchot
Philadelphia
Markey Bennett Wedding Draws Attention Citywide
Joan Bennett film actress and Gene Markey writer wed in a public ceremony at a town house in Los Angeles. The event featured Constance Bennett as bridesmaid, C Gardner Sullivan giving away the bride, Captain Allan Clayton in attendance, and Judge Lewis R Works officiating in a formal publicized affair.
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Los Angeles
Mar
Hollywood
Joan Bennett
Gene Markey
Yuma
Ariz
Las Vegas
Nevada
Miss Bennett
Markey
C. Gardner Sullivan
Amy May Sullivan
Constance Bennett
Marquis Henri de la Falaise
Allan Clayton
Lewis R. Works
Court of Appeals
Atlanta votes to keep Mayor Key amid recall fight
In Atlanta on March 15 voters chose to retain Mayor James L. Key, defeating recall petitions 17 178 to 11 744. Police guarded polling places as clashes erupted over banners and recall votes while Dry forces attacked his stance on prohibition and Sunday movies for charity. The recall drive followed Key’s criticisms that prohibition failed to stop drinking and corrupt officials. the mayor also vetoed a construction job bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mar
James L. Key
Drys
Key
Greater Atlanta Prohibition and Law Enforcement League
John A. Manget
Milwaukee Socialist Hoan Wins Primary Lead
Milwaukee Mayor Daniel W. Hoan, the Socialist, led a mayoralty primary with a more than 10 000 vote plurality over four rivals, with Alderman Joseph P. Carney second. Hoan and Carney face off in the April 5 election as Milwaukee’s largest municipal primary turnout nears 130 000 ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Mar
Daniel W. Hoan
Joseph P. Carney
Hoan
Carney
Science conquers blush on apples with ultraviolet light
New York report from March 16 says researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute Yonkers led by Dr. John M. Arthur reveal ultraviolet rays induce blush on McIntosh apples and Elberta peaches. The method works in 6 to 48 hours depending on ripeness. infrared heat causes wrinkles and is avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mar
Industrial Bulletin
Cambridge
Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research
Yonkers
N. Y
John M. Arthur
Arthur
Weather notes for Tennessee and Virginia
Tennessee will see rain tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions tonight and cooler Thursday afternoon and night. Virginia experiences increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures tonight, with Thursday turning cloudy and much warmer and showers inland. High yesterday was 41, low 10, both compared to last year’s 60 and 59. No precipitation yesterday. rain data from the prior year is 0.10 inches. Readings recorded daily at 6:00 p.m. for the prior 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Virginia
Ellzey elected to succeed Quin in Mississippi
L Russell Ellzey current Capian Lincoln Junior College head won the special election to fill the late Percy Quin's term in Mississippi's seventh district. He led with 7077 votes over rivals Cutrer 4675 and Bramlette 3195 as 33 precincts remained. Ellzey, 41, plans to run in the summer Democratic primary for a full term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Miss
L. Russell Ellery
Capian Lincoln Junior College
Percy E. Quin
Mississippi
Ellzey
Lincoln
Copiah
R. W. Cutter
Pike County
D. C. Bramlette
Wilkinson County
Elizey
Cutrer
Bramlette
Juin
Washington
Congress
Japan approves Shanghai peace in principle
Tokyo reports a tentative Shanghai peace agreement reached Monday by representatives of Japan and China in talks attended by envoys of the United States Great Britain France and Italy. Prime Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu is to confer on details while noting troop withdrawals from the Shanghai zone. China’s negotiator was Kuo Tai Chi. The talks occurred at the British consulate with the League of Nations mission arriving later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Shanghai
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Mamoru Shigemitsu
China
Kuo Tai-Chi
League of Nations Investigating Commission
Japan
Far
Lytton
League Group
Early count puts Roosevelt ahead as G O P also votes
Fargo reports from 230 of 2,235 precincts show Roosevelt leading with 6,868 to Murray 4,214 for Democratic preference. Republican results from 190 precincts list France 4,089 and Coxey 2,536.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Early North Dakota returns show GOP and presidential race details
Early results from North Dakota precints report Murray 2752 and Roosevelt 5283. Republican choice Coxey 1718 France 53 005 Hoover 18. Hoover was not on the ballot.
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Fargo
N. D
Mar
North Dakota
Murray
Roosevelt
Coxey
France
Hoover
Roosevelt Leads Roosevelt Murray Race In North Dakota Primary
Fargo dispatch reports a close Democratic presidential preference contest between Franklin D Roosevelt of New York and William H Murray of Oklahoma as returns from 160 of 2 235 precincts show Roosevelt ahead with 3989 to 2280. Republican results favored J S France over Jacob Coxey with 1907 to 1145 as delegates voting proceeded without binding results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
F. D. Roosevelt
New York
W. H. Murray
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Murray
J. S. France
Maryland
Jacob S. Coxey
Ohio
France
Hoover
Bismarck
Jamestown
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton Receives Blood Transfusion
Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton, evangelist, received a blood transfusion today at Monte Sano hospital in Glendale. Dr C Mackenzie Jones said her condition is fair and she will stay a few days for rest and nourishment. Donor was Lester J Haye, assistant Y M C A secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimees
Los Angeles
Mar
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Monte Sano Hospital
Glendale
C. MacKenzie Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lindbergh Club
Crandall
Verner Alexanderson
Schenectady
Stanley G. Crandall
Alexanderson
Jersey
Arthur Reinham
Lynn
Kidnaning
Chance Falls
Tennessee Eastman
Cov
Conn
Markey-Bennett
Murray, Roosevelt
Lily
Quin
Fargo, N. D
Ence
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