Attic floor board dispute in Lindbergh kidnapping trial
In Flemington New Jersey on February 6 the Hauptmann trial heard a Bronx plumber testifying that the attic floor board used in the suspected kidnapping ladder was not noted missing in August 1934. The defense pressed that he saw no missing boards and did not notice a damaged attic space, while the state argued the floor beam had been torn up earlier. The testimony touched on Fisch funds and gold notes linked to the ransom, as the defense sought to undermine the prosecution’s case for the electric chair.
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Flemington, N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Bronx
Gustave Miller
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Edward J. Reilly
Miller
Jecak Miller
Isador Fisch
Fisch
Thomas W.trenchard
Oscar John Bruchmann
Theron J. Main
Warsaw
New York
Main
Notice, the
Verdict One Week From Today Look for Verdict One Week From Today
Flemington New Jersey February 6 AP a week from today unless Hauptman trial prophets are wrong one of the constables in Hunterdon county courthouse will climb to the bell tower and null the bell rope verdict in Hauptman trial for life is ready Deliberating eight men and four women will hear testimony alone in the whole courtroom and announce via a deputy when ready news will travel from the courthouse by shouting to the crowd after the reporters have sent it over the wires
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
N. J
Hunterdon County
Left Wingers Out as AAA Shakeup Reshapes Farm Administration
Washington reports a broad reorganizational purge at the AAA ordered by Administrator Chester Davis with Wallace's approval. Jerome Frank and three aides resign after a staff shakeup, while key figures including Alger Hiss and Victor Rothem depart or stay on in limited roles. Rexford Tugwell reduces active involvement after months of political realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jerome Frank
AAA
Farm Administration
Chester C. Davis
Secrenary Wallace
Davis
Congress
Tourns
Rousevelt
Bras
Senate Munitions Committee
Fred GC. Howe
Gardner Jackson
Frank
Howe
Tacksett
Sines
Orsantqot
Wallace
Rexford
Tugwell
Agriculture
Japanese Tourists’ Cameras Smashed at Haichow Air Base
Chinese military guards confiscated films from 18 Japanese civilian tourists after they began photographing Haichow air base in Jiangsu Province. The visitors, seen as airdrome observers, faced no Tokyo complaint as authorities questioned their intentions. The base is part of wider Chinese air plans tied to potential Pacific links via Hong Kong and interior expansion toward Nana province.
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Associated Prewsd
Hmaichow
Kiangsu Province
China
Seaboard
Shanghai
Tokyo
Haichow
Japan
American Airlines
Hongkong
Nana
Indians Mourn Chief Owl as Recovery Surprise Reported
Mourning Native people gathered on the Masgey reserve to honor Myrs. George Owl, Sr. His body lay on a bier for hours as mourners packed around it. A surprising report claimed Mrs. Owl was on the way to recovery, startling attendees though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masgey
Myrs
George Owl, Sr
Back NRA Official Under Labor Fire
Washington February 6 The administration and especially the NRA face continued clashes with the American Federation of Labor as President Roosevelt endorses NRA Chairman S Clay Williams amid AFL demands The White House also moves to draft legislation against holding companies and to tax such firms while Senate work relief funding and tax plans draw strong debate and a Willacy county project is noted by the U S attorney and munitions hearings reveal past employment ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
American Federation of Labor
White House
A. I. of L
Roosevelt
William Green
Federation
S. Clay Williams
Ravirgin
Tex
Senate Appropriations Committee
Vyosas Pwa
District of Columbia
United States
Leslie ©. Garnett
Willacy County
Brownsville
Drinks a Necessity in Building of Warships
Washington and Pel ii AP report that wines and liquor were described as necessary as a tool in building warships. Marker of New York Shipbuilding Corp said the government should charge for wines on trial cruise parties. He noted no liquor parties on naval ships but said shipping board vessels invited senators, congressmen and other officials. He added they would know more about ships and shipbuilders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pel i
Noi
Marker
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Senate
Cast
Parker
Clark
Advertising urged for federal savings and loan plans
Washington reports that newspaper advertising was recommended today as the best way for federal savings and loan associations to present their plans to the public. The home loan bank board funded 26 ads as part of a 650000 program to promote organization and development of savings and loan associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Savings and Loan Associations
Home Loan
Bank Board
Savings and Loan
Kansas House Debates Military Training Bill For State College
In Topeka on February 6 AP reports an early house debate over bills mandating military training at Kansas State College. The measure, passed by the senate, moves via general orders and could replace the companion house bill. Also discussed were vehicle inspection bills, equal service for telephone companies, highway and county road bills, and funding for Pike’s Pawn Village monument repair.
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Topeka
House
Kansas State College
Senate
State Board of Regents
Shawnee County District Court
Raymond McMahon
Kansax State College
Dawice
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Rep. Brewer
Riley
Blythe
Blaze
Highway Department
Wichita
Whitewater
Alee
Vanmaond
Rep. Wood
Montgomery
John Harrell of G. A. R. to celebrate 90th birthday
Friends of John Harrell, one of two surviving Wash ington Post G. A. R. members, will gather for an open house Sunday at 1129 Connecticut street. The event is arranged by Ladies of the Washington Post auxiliary and honors Harrell in fair health, with the other surviving member, S. X. Funk, set to turn 90 a week later on February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrell
Washington Post
F. M. Hobbs
Connecticut Street
Ee Harrell
Harrell
Bank Robber Suspect Nabbed in Kansas City Port of Call
Yates Center Kansas police arrested two men identified as Allen Woolworth and Alvin Brives in a custody arrest. Woolworth, 22, alias 0 Wy Nelsmi, was wanted in Emporia on a Citizens National Bank robbery charge. They had about $1,600 on them. Fingerprint match tied Woolworth to the case.
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Yates Center
Kan
Carl B. Fhorder
Gervrnity
Allen Woolworth
Emporia
Citizens Nactinnal Bank
Woodworth
Wy Nelsmi
Harder
Alvin Brives
Kansas City
Woolworth
Wichita
Charles Fi. O'Brien
Kansans Pay More U S Taxes in 1934
Washington reports Kansas collected 25,278,906 in 1934 after 14,679,569 in 1933 due to higher processing taxes. Corporate and individual income taxes fell slightly, while miscellaneous taxes rose to 7,309,612 and agricultural taxes climbed to 15,323,187, up 10,946,281 from 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Kansas
Defense Near End In Major Shepard Murder Trial
In Topeka Kansas on February 6 AP reports defense witnesses in Maj Charles A Shepard murder retrial claim Mrs Zenana Shepard was a secret drinker. They say depressions during drinking periods led to self poisoning, while prosecutors seek to show she was murdered for his romance.
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Topeka
Kan
Zenana Shepard
Charles A. Shepard
Major Shepard
Grace Brandon
San Antonio
Supreme Court of the United States
Omahay
Manila
Shepards
Rovermpont
Mya
Shepined
Hakhand
Mixx Brandon
Shepard
Misa Beanden
Ruth’ Winchester
Mra
Fort Riley
Riley
Winchester Gaid
Crooks Field
Vox
Robert G. Crawford
Satiier
Maj
Kaw
Col
Eo 1. Bruns
Ead
Col. Bruns
Huey S Aide Charged With Assault In Louisv ille
New Orleans Feb 6 District Attorney Eugene Stanley filed a bill of informa tion against Joseph Messina chief bodyguard of Senator Huey Long charging him with assault with intent to kill and murder Leon Trice AP photographer at Louisville and Nashville station on Feb 1 A bond set at 6000 for Whaler and warrants sought Immediately Officers pursued Messina Amid news of appendicitis for Messina in Atlanta Attendants say Long was in the city. Marland Opposes 50 50 Pension Split Oklahoma City Feb 6 Governor Marland says Oklahoma will join Roosevelt old age pension plan at 75 95 pct not 60 40. Relief workers on strike Greeley Weld County Colo Feb 6 AP Three hundred relief workers strike under guard of authorities to prevent trouble.
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New Orleans
Eugene Stanley
Joseph Messina
Huey 2. Long
Leon Trice
Associated Press
Louisville and Nashville
Hera
Moncalia
Whaler
Stanley
Messina
Senator Long
Atlanta
Marland
Oklahoma City
Congress
Oklahoma
Greeley
Colo
Weld County
Democratic Move for Dole Fails in Senate Committee
Washington February 6 AP A Democratic bid to strip the administration relief bill of 4 88 billion was defeated 10 to 1 0 after an initial 9 to 8 tally. Senator Adams proposed the dole substitute backed by Glass with one Republican support and near total White House contact. Final action set for tomorrow as Byrnes pressed for party unity amid internal splits. House debate opened on the direct 880 million relief fund separate from the rest of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seente
Charles Denby
Pragilent Warding
Nnavy
New York Shipbuilding Company
Kent
McSwain
House Military Committee
House
Hastings AW
Senate
Washington
Dole
Senate Appropriations Committee
Adams
D-Cole
Glass
D-Va
Norbeck
R-Sd
White House
Byrnes
D-Sc
Barbour
R-Nj
Famous milers to clash in Baxter mile February 16
New York AP report notes Glenn Cunningham meets Bill Bonthron and Gene Venzke in the Baxter mile at Madison Square Garden on February 16 as part of the New York A C meet. Past showdowns include Bonthron winning by inches last winter and all three phenoms trading honors over the years. Cunningham seeks a revival after returning to form at the University of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glenn Cunningham
Kansas
Bill Bonthron
Gene Venzke
New York A. C
Madison Square Garden
Cunningham
University of Town
Heathrow
Ronthron
Venzke
Suliedly
Cunninggham
Bonthron
Byrd Expedition Sails Home From Little America
The Byrd Antarctic expedition, aboard the U. S. Jacob Ruppert and the Bear of Oakland, left Little America today headed back to the United States with its men and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ruppert
Mackay Radio
Byrd Antarctic Expedition
U. S
Bear of
Oakland
United States
Fort Riley funding plea targets quartermaster upkeep
The Ways and Means Committee was urged to earmark 220000 of the lump sum for Fort Riley Kansas maintenance. Representative Carpenter presented figures for 50000 to repair government building roofs 125000 to paint buildings and 45000 for new floors in officers and noncommissioned officers quarters. He noted annual maintenance had dwindled from 800000 to 50000 despite Fort Riley being the nation’s largest cavalry school. He proposed limiting hotelops?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Representative Carpenter
D-Kan
Poet Exchange
Hamilton
Fugitive Ray Hamilton Offers Surrender to Avoid Death
Ray mond Hamilton, a bank robber and gunman, offered to surrender to federal authorities and accept a long Alcatraz term if spared from the electric chair for murder. The offer, relayed through his brother Floyd, was rejected by U S District Attorney Clyde Eastus. Floyd Hamilton was brought back to Dallas from Shreveport and questioned by agents.
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Tex
Raymond Hamilton
Alcatraz
Island
Floyd
Shreveport
U. S
Clyde Eastus
Floyd Hamilton
Dallas
Shreve Port
Bastus
Federal
Axenta
Field Seed Selection Important This Year
Topeka February 6 AP The need for care in selecting field seeds is greater than ever for Kansas planting. J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture says Kansas has some good seed but is scarce and other seeds are nearly non existent. Importing seeds risks adaptability. plant Kansas grown varieties when possible and buy from regions with similar climate. Test seed vitality and purity at the Manhattan state laboratory, which offers free testing to Kansas farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Manhattan
Community Service Committee Elects Nine Directors
Nine directors were elected at yesterday's special meeting of the Community Service Committee in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. Two-year term directors include Mrs. Go. Clark, Prof. Bevt A. Naghy, Howard Sutherland, Rev. Theodore Assman, and George Hedrick. one-year term directors include J.T. Skinners, Go Re Holmes, C. B. Russell, and Ms. Dinsmore Alter. The group will meet at 145 o'clock tomorrow to elect officers and discuss plans for the coming year, with about 20 local organizations represented. Howard Sutherland presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Service Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Clark Prof
Bevt A. Naghy
Howard Sutherland
Theodore Assman
George Hedrick
J.T. Skinners
Holmes
Russell
Dinsmore Alter
Serviee
Government Has Upper Hands in Bootlegger War
President Roosevelt said the government has gained the upper hand in the war on bootleggers after numerous deaths in upper New York. He announced steps including an appeal to investigate alcohol sources, joint border control with Canada and other nations, and cooperation from Britain Cuba and others to curb smuggling. Revenue implications were cited at about 40.4 million dollars annually. ARREST FORMER PROFESSOR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
New York State
Rovaqvelt
St. Pierre
Labrador
Interference With Justice Charged Against 12 In Oklahoma City
Twelve persons including a sculptor and former Oklahoma City University faculty member were arrested on charges of attempting to interfere with justice. They allegedly sent veiled threats in letters and postal cards to Federal Judge Edar S. Vaught and U. S. District Attorney W. C. Lewis demanding dismissal of charges against 15 people arrested last May during an unemployed demonstration. The group faced raids before daylight and included Aneviualt Lakey, a sculptor and former university distractor, who has lived in Low Ate Kelux and Muskogee, Oklahoma. Mrs. Lakey suggested her husband’s aim was to “live as long as those people arrested in the other case.”
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Oklahoma City
Aneviualt Lakeys
Lakey
Low Ate Kelux
Muskogee
Okla
Alb
Ud Tienen
Douglas County Receives 16880 KERC Aid For Relief
Miss Mary E. Jamison says Douglas County earned 16880 from the state KERC for work relief and its administration for February 8 to March 7. Only half is currently available pending Congress vetoes on extra funds, with plans to proceed and expect remaining funds later. Non relief projects include a 2000 grant for various aims and a plan to haul wood to relief families, with relief workers to cut and transfer fuel as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Jamison
KERC
Douglas County
Sure Vega
Miss Jamison
Hamilton Gives Chase to Noted Gangster in Texas
Dathis Texas February six AP report says Raymond Hamilton Southwest’s most wanted hoodlum is pursued amid tips of winded escape from an ambush. His elder brother Moyd Hamilton, linked to Clyde Barrow, is being held on state and federal charges for aiding the breakout and other crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dathis
Texas
Raymond Hamilton
Southwest
Ff Ficers
Raymond
Tran
Ans
Shreveport
Islood
Atainst
Capsain J. Woo Felix
Dallas
Polica
Mir
Anid
Timilton
Wae
Clyde Barrows
Jing Bank Vrobber
Inc
Ceed bin Ag Ue Southwest
State Penitentiary
Death House
Moyd
Barrow
Fort
Con
Harrow
Bonnie Parkers
Casement Leads 955-Pound Steers at Kansas City Sale
Dan Casement of Manhattan led a 955 pound steer sale at Kansas City with steers bringing 13.25 per pound, prices rising to 14.25 per pound for a lead lot. The gain marks the highest market since December 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casement Steers
Kansas City
Dan Casement
Manhattan
Kans
Increase in Collections Decline in Tax Revenue May Rise
Washington reports that internal revenue collections rose significantly year over year with total receipts of 200,017,279. Gains are led by agricultural and fiscal adjustment taxes up 57 percent, while corporate income taxes show 46 percent growth and individual incomes up 20 percent. Miscellaneous income climbs 28 percent as districts compare results to prior totals.
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Washington
Pebl
Treasury
Ingeno
Bix
Weather forecast for cloudy Thursday with possible rain
Forecast shows cloudy conditions with a chance of rain Thursday and tonight in the northwest. Warmer temperatures expected later as readings rise across the region. Road conditions remain good in the county with generally mild temperatures reported from the gas office record yesterday.
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Hauptmann House
Reilly
Lette Lowe Wat
Hrain ‘Rust
Stanford
Charles Mackler
Logan Taine
University of Kanang
Stanford University
St. Mary’s College
Leavenworth
Fred Bold
J. M. McFarland
Saint Antonien-Praetigau
Switzerland
Kubinhorn Mountain
Stocn Market Index
Kansas State
Kew Ford
U.S
Huey
Byrd
America
Carpenter
Harter
Southwestern Killer
Board of Community Service Committee
Dole Bint
Sheffield
Eng
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