Defense Attacks Ladder Evidence in Lindbergh Case
The article reports on Hauptmann’s defense testing the ladder evidence tied to the Lindbergh kidnapping. It covers a plane demonstration to cast doubt on nail hole matches, recall attempts for key witness Hildegarde Alexander, alibi testimonies, and cross examinations aiming to undermine prosecution findings. The courtroom scenes include witnesses Budreau and Fisch, along with details of nail holes and identifications.
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Haupt- Tann
J. M. Hudson
New York
Alfred Budreau
Yonkers
Budreau
Bertha Hoff
Fisch
Hudson
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Flood of Bills to End February 15
Topeka, Feb. 7. Members of the legislature would be barred from introducing individual bills after February 15 under a resolution adopted 37 to 0 by the senate. The resolution returns to the house for concurrence in a senate amendment changing the final date from February 12 proposed by the house to February 14. Senator A. O. Delaney of Troy introduced the measure, saying the later date would give the state printer time to prepare the flood of bills over the weekend.
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Topeka
Senate
House
A. O. Delaney
Troy
Doctors Testify in Major Shepard Murder Trial
Doct ors testified that Mrs Zenana Shepard said she did not want to get well and wished to die during her illness while Major Charles A Shepard stands trial for her murder. Drs Rose and Dye described treatments, tooth extraction, and observations on mercury poisoning and Vincent's angina as the court hears details of the case at Fort Riley.
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Toneka
Twen
Charles A. Shepard
Zenana Shepard
Matt. Co Dye
Walter A. Rose
Rasacetveli
Shepard
Major Rose
Dave
Major Dye
Fort Riley
Kan
Charles A Shepard
Vincent
C. L. Kkngey
Rose
Old Settlers Plan Night For Yankee Crusade
Old settlers of Douglas county plan a first night turnout for the Kansas play Yankee Crusade by Prof Allen Crafton. The Kansas Players will present it in Fraser theater February 11 to 14 with a pioneer memorial committee showing strong support. Special seating for pioneer families, reduced tickets, and reservations through Green Hall basement office or by phone are offered for old settlers.
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Douglas County
Kansas
Allen Crafton
Kansas Players
Fraser Theater
Qlin’Teuplin
Greenhall
U. 174
Corsons
Officers Named for Local Community Service Committee
Officers of the Community Service Committee were elected this afternoon by the board of directors in session at the Chamber of Commerce assembly tow. Mrs Carroll D Clark was chosen chairman, Prof Bert A Nash vice chairman, C J Russell treasurer, and George Hedrick secretary. Other board members include Howard Bisherland Rev Theodora Assman J T Skinner Ge Holmes and Mrs Dinsmore et. The board later discussed the coming year program focusing on relief needs.
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Chamber of Commerce Assembly Tow
Carroll D. Clark
Bert A. Nash
C. J. Russell
Jenaurer
George Hedrick
Howard Bisherland
The
Theodora Assman
J. T. Skinner
Ge Holmes
Dinsmoreet
Prisoner Escapes Near Yorkville Sparks Wide Search
A federal inmate escaped last night from a guard in Yorkville Illinois triggering a major search across northern Illinois counties. A police message mixup sent authorities chasing the wrong man for four hours. Agents refuse to identify the fugitive, while Chicago police pursue Jess Doyle linked to the Edward G Bremer kidnapping in St Paul. A later Pittsburg Kansas capture report offered no new identification.
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Aurora
Yorkville
Here
Ilinois
Chicago
Jess Doyle
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul A
Doyle
Pittsburg
Kan
Still a fight to pass relief bill amid Senate wrangling
Washington February 7 AP The administration’s relief fund faces a precarious path as the Senate Appropriations Committee amends the $4.88 billion measure, weighing dole proposals against limits on Roosevelt, with labor on public works to be paid at prevailing wages. House moves push annual supply bills while both chambers await Roosevelt’s guidance on the NRA. The treasury announces baby bonds at a discount over 10 years yielding 2.5 to 2.9 percent, and the Janes crop bill advances to the White House with loans for farmers and livestock feeding. Justice Department anti-trust actions involve 16 Cleveland steel firms, and hearings consider AT&T investigations. A proposed $30/month old age pension gains support, while New Jersey ministers cited for shipyard settlement aid face scrutiny. Cotton traders oppose being lumped with rain merchants in new commodity rules, as oil legislation debates heat up.
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McKellar
Tydings
U.s.md
House
Roosevelt
NRA
Treasury
Cleveland Steel
Justice Department
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Federal Communications Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Assimlny
Senate
Supreme Court
Frank A. Vanterlip
New York
Senate Finance Committee
Abraham Epstein
American Association For Social Security
New Jersey
Senate Munitions Committee
New York Shipbuilding Company
House Agriculture Committee
House Interstate Foreign Ecommerce Committee
Convention of Teachers to Be Here in November
Lawrence will host the northeast section of the Kaha Saute Teachers Association next fall. The convention committee of the Chamber of Commerce announced the meet ing will be in session here November 2. The Teachers Association meetings are among the state s most important conventions. In fall 193, Lawrence hosted the northeast section with over 4 200 registering. The next call fore one regional meeting in the state may draw even greater attendance. The Teachers Association has more than 18,000 members. The convention committee asked for the meeting here and did substantial work to secure it.
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Lawrence
Kaha Saute ‘Teachers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Teachers Association
North East
Hit
Rain Lingers as Arkansas City Sees Inch of Precipitation
A slow night storm drenched Arkansas City Kansas with more than an inch of rain and continued into the day. The wet weather slowed travel and moisture rose across the region as highways reported slick conditions. Weather officials noted the ongoing showers affecting local commutes and farm fields.
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Arkansas City
Kan
APJ
Military training bill heads to governor for final action
In Topeka the Kansas House approved without a recorded vote the senate bill making military training mandatory for freshmen and sophomores at Kansas State College, with final passage expected and sent to Gov. Alf Landon. The measure, introduced by Senators Skaveard and McDonald, faced opposition from Rep. Schowalter who urged optional participation.
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Topeka
House
Senate
Undersenius Union
Kansas State College
Caime
Alf M. Landon
Skaveard
Greenleaf
McDonald
Kansas City
Board of Administration
Rep. Schowalter
Harvey
Officers Hold Two Men as Iowa Bank Robber Suspects
Two men were held for further investigation in Hamburg after a bank robbery at the Hamburg Bank of Hamburg where more than 1,500 dollars was taken. One man was identified by three witnesses as the masked bandit. the other man was named Wayne Jennings of Riverton. A third man named Theodore Payne or Ted Hodgins was suspected. money totaling 1,891 dollars was split between the two men found on a stolen car. A $100 bill was found in a cap.
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Sidney
Hamburg
Theodore Payne
Denver
Ted Hodgins
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Wayne Jennings
Riverton
Watson
Redenbaugh
Payne
Godgins
Liberal Kansas Chambers Protest Liberal Post Office Plans
Hope of Kansas representatives presented to the treasury department today as Liberal in Kansas objected to the external appearance in blueprints for the proposed Liberal post office and federal building. The group voiced disappointment that the treasury plans cite a 43000 dollar project while only 26000 dollars were allocated for the purpose.
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Washington
Hope of
Kansas
Treasury Department
Chambers of Commerce
Post Office
Treasury
Two Sales Tax Bills Offered in Senate Topeka
In Topeka on February 7 senators introduced two sales tax bills. Senator Jens Nemious proposed a 2 percent sales tax excluding cigars and gasoline already taxed. Funds up to 0.5 million would finance a school equalization fund. excess would go to the state general fund. Estimated revenue around 7 million dollars annually. Senator Ed Wagsart proposed an occupation tax from 7 percent to 30 mills per dollar of gross revenue.
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Topeka
Senate
Jens Nemious
Dodee City
Nemons
Sen
Ed. Wagsart
Wellington
Hills seek repeal of persistent violator liquor law
Topeka Feb T AP Hills to repeal the persistent violator law in liquor cases and cut county attorney fees for convictions from 26 to 5. House judiciary committee member May said the change aligns penalties with Fossey anti beer bill. The measure would avoid life imprisonment for third liquor offenses and reduce fees per conviction.
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Billa
Topeka
Feb. T
Hills
House
Justiciary Committ
May
Sail Attorneys
Fossey
Lubbard
Riegle
Department Under Labor Commission
McFarland
Atchison
Board of Regents
Don Brown
Osawitomie
Arrest JESS DOYLE in Bremer Kidnap Case Plea
Jess Doyle, sought by the justice department in the Bremer kidnapping case, was jailed in Crawford county in Girard following federal identification. Police say Doyle’s car fled under heavy gunfire near Pittsburg, as agents tracked him from the Stanley household. Two women and a man were earlier seized in a separate raid, with Doyle possibly linked to H. C. Stanley and family.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Jess Doyle
Department of Justice
Bremer
Crawford County
Girard
Ross Armstrong
Pittsburgh
Frank Heston
Moth
Kansas City
Doyle
Stanley
Cherokee
Pittsborg
H.C. Stanley
Lack of trade harms goodwill says former exchange scholar
Harold Allen a former exchange scholar to Germany told the Kiwanis club at Wiedemann’s weekly meeting that currency stabilization must precede international amity. He warned economic barriers hinder transactions and cited Germany US tensions during his year abroad, noting German prices and import delays illustrate tough foreign trade conditions. He described the difficulty of obtaining a German appliance and Germany’s reserve policies, while praising cross national needs and noting seven members received perfect attendance plaques.
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Harold Allen
Exchange Schola
Germany
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann
Torlay
Allen
K. Us
Hitler
H. L. Chambers
Harold Ingham
Ee Elvel
Guy Keeler
W. Pollom
Frank Roberts
E.S. Weatherby
Ingham
Elbel
Keeler
Follom
Falling Limb Temporarily Halts Electric Service
A tree limb fell on a 4000 volt feed line south of Thirteenth Street near 1112 Tennessee Street, causing a temporary power outage about 1:30 PM. Kansas Electric Power Co. crews switched in an alternate circuit while repairs were made, with the limb still resting on live lines and threatening adjacent wires. Residents described an explosion and flashes of electricity, but no fires or phone outages were reported.
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Thirteneth Street
Tennessee Street
Kansas_ Electric Power company
E. H. Marshall
Kentucky Street
Tce Sun
Guilty in election death in Pottsville verdict
Joseph J. Brune, former county detective, is convicted of voluntary manslaughter for his role in the Kelay election slayings. Sentencing ranges six to twelve years. Indictments include Brune’s relatives and others linked to the case.
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Pottsville
Joseph J. Brune
Bruno
Frank Fiorella
Mecan
Dumex
Alfred
Philip
Maul
Arthur
Anthony Orlando
College bus overturns injures student near Echoenden
A Fort Hays Kansas State College bus carrying 24 women students skidded on an ice covered hill near Echoenden, 10 miles south of Hays. Ruth McAdoo of Larner was slightly injured and the only student to require medical treatment. The glee club was en route to Larned, Kingsley, Trousdale and Greensboro for musical programs. New Ford V-6. Hamilton's.
Will Take No Part in County Court Row
Topeka Feb 7 The house judiciary committee backs a bill to settle Crawford county district court sessions at a single location. Presently the court sits at Girard and Pittsburg. The bill would move to a middle ground at Lontenac, replacing both cities.
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Topeka
House Judiciary Committee
Crawford County
Girard
Pittsburg
W. H. Ryan
W. M. Lindsay
Deanford
Judiciary Committee
Wittsburg
Lontenac
Survey Launched For Federal Erosion Control Near Ottawa
An immediate survey will gauge sentiment for a proposed federal erosion control demonstration in Douglas County, northwest of Ottawa. Dr. Duley outlined a 217 square mile drainage area including Right Mile and Kelsey creeks, with Crews beginning field work and farmers invited to join the program under the Soil Erosion Service plan.
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Douglas Franklin County
Ottawa
Pol. Duley
Tally
Douglas County
Faimyra
Marion
Willow Springs
Franklin County
United States Department’ of Interior
Typical February Weather Forecast for Kansas
The weatherman warned of unsettled conditions with rain sleet or snow tonight and tomorrow. Light rain in Topeka was freezing on sidewalks making travel hazardous while moisture persisted across much of the central Midwest. Temperatures were expected to stay moderate with lows near freezing and highs around 40.
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Taprolea
Kansas
S. D. Mora
Flora
Slite
Middle West
Canadian
Missouri
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Cement Niles Hit Snag In Topeka Legislature
Topeka Kans Feb 7 The state owned cement plant bill sponsored by Ren. W HH Ryan was taken off the calendar and sent to the house Ways and Means committee after an earlier favorable report by the state affairs committee The measure carried a $100000 appropriation and now awaits committee action Acquitted of Manslaughter Job Kan Feb 7 Edwin Neyhard Chanute was acquitted of fourth degree manslaughter charges for a September 3 1918 motor car crash near Humboldt that killed William Morerow Independence.
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Topeka
Ren. W. HH. Ryan
Crawford County
Democrat
State Affairs
Ways Id Means
Kan
Edwin Neyhard
Chanute
Hfm
William Morerow
Independence
Humboldt
Neyhard
Stock Market Brief
Stock market indices show minimal movement amid steady trading. The average AVPrago of 60 edged up with stocks near the previous close as investors weighed mixed economic signals, while most major sectors posted small gains or held steady.
Double Sentence Given in Moody Case by Judge Means
Hubert Moody received a two to ten year double sentence for concealed mortgaged property and writing a worthless check. He had prior federal Mann Act conviction at Leavenworth. In Blazing Johnson City docket Judge Means ordered one to five years on each count, then doubled for the state penitentiary at Lansing.
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Hubert Moody
Johnson City
Tenn
Mugh- Means
Moody
Federal
Leavenworth
Means
Mundy
Lansing
Lawrence
H.D. Hill Motor Company
Anit
Asheville
N.C
Ola
Pred Vogler
Cnt
Melvin Hill
Lawrence Negro
IHH
Hill
Justice Court
Woman Warden Support Grows At Granite Reform School
Mrs. George A. Waters draws the backing of more than 500 inmates at the Granite state reformatory as Mrs. Mabel Bassett leads an investigation into alleged brutality. A petition from 519 of the 700 youths urges defense of the institution and its leaders amid a statewide inquiry launched by the governor and the state board. Public hearings in Mangum turn into a tribute to Waters while Bassett defends her role and denied clashes. Senate inquiry expands to include other state youth facilities with critics accusing Bassett of seeking publicity.
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Granite
Okla
George A. Waters
State Reformatory
Mabel Bassett
Bassett
State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections
Reformatory
Mangum
Vale
Granite Reformatory
Senate
Gerald Spencer
Interstate Commerce to reopen UP abandonment case in Kansas
Washington Feb 7 Representatives Carpenter disclosed that the Interstate Commerce Commission has decided to reopen proceedings on Union Pacific abandonments from near Leavenworth to Clay Center a 143 mile stretch. The line had been abandoned under prior orders and oral arguments will be scheduled.
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Washington
Carpenter
D-Kan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific
Leavenworth
Clay Center
Strange disease baffles physicians in child case
In Kansas City a small child exhibited a high fever one day each week for ten weeks. Physicians were mystified as laboratory tests showed symptoms like Malta fever and tularemia or rabbit-borne infection, yet the case did not fit those diseases and resisted treatment.
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Kansas City
Evelyn Speaker
Weather forecast unsettled tonight with mixed precipitation
Unsettled weather expected tonight and Friday with rain sleet or snow probable and no clear temperature change. Morning outlook shows rain in places with cloudy conditions at Topeka and Manhattan. Road notes indicate salt used but icy conditions at Topeka and Manhattan and slippery roads at Ottawa. Douglas County roads described as fair. Temperature table references yesterday and today are unclear.
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Kansas
Topeka
Manhattan
Ottawa
Fey
Alsteiangertaine
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