Reilly claims a gang abducted Lindbergh baby
In Flemington on February 11 1935 defense chief Edward J Reilly branded the Hauptmann case a gang crime aided by disloyal servants naming Miss Gow and others as involved while asserting Hauptmann was innocent The summation criticized police method and cited alleged hidden evidence and a planted ladder theory as part of the defense narrative
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
N. J
Hauptmann
Edward J. Reilly
We Associated Press
Tina
Brady Richard Hauptmann
Betty Gow
Ollie Whateley
John F
Jassie) Condon
Condon
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Reilly
Miss Gow
Whateley
Lind- Serzh Butler
Hauptaann
Edward Reilly
Brooklyn
Refense
Lindbergh
Nant
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
New Jersey
Kansan House rebukes senate over Huey Long invite
Topeka lawmakers debate a reform resolution denouncing Louisiana policies and denoting the senate invitation to Huey Long as an affront to President Roosevelt and Kansas voters. Senate members pushed their own plan inviting Long and Barkley to address the body, with action pending due to procedural rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kanan
Senate
Lidanna
Bebra
George Melvin
Lawrence
Charles Till
Hitchinaen
House
Nelton
Roosevelt
Charles Miller
Torsuoxie
Long
Miller
Kent Robinson
Kansas
Washington Day Club
Melvin
Hall
Louisiana
Franklin’ D. Roosevelt
United States of America
Fair State of
Charles E. Miller
Ton Sanoxie
Huey Long
A. W. Barkley
Kentucky
Wook
Lowell
Shepard verdict clears six year murder case
Topeka February 11 Major Charles A Shepard is found not guilty in federal court on charges he murdered his wife Zenana to pursue a romance with a blond stenographer. After 16 hours and 15 minutes, the jury acquits him amid courtroom applause as bailiffs restore order.
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Ransom Natey
Thutmann
Tiptmann
Hyom
Hauptidan
Brano Hauptmmann
Hauptmann
Brons Cemetery
Dr. Condon
Hauck
Lindbergh
Anan
Bruno Richard
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
J. A. Stagg
Shepard
Ton
Denver
Cooper
Colin Neblett
New Mexico
Sture
William Go West
Alexander
Neblett
Shonard
Tonever
Chata
Hichitin
Shia
Paul Downs
Don ‘Sands
Doday
Bullitts
Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
GC. le
Lloyd Kagey
Wichita
Hal Harlan
Manhattan
S. S. Alexander
United States
Kankas
Ke TA McChiggage
Monee Dayly
Kidnapping victim Miss McElroy returns home to Kansas City
Miss Mary McElroy, 26, daughter of City Manager H F McElroy, who disappeared after anxiety over Walter McGee's death sentence for the 1933 ransom kidnaping, was found aboard a Chicago bound bus at Normal Illinois. Her relatives, including William McElroy and Matthew S Murray, hurried to Springfield to arrange her return by plane. She told Illinois officers she feared for her testimony and spoke of the threats linked to McGee’s case.
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Kansans City
Mary MecElroy
Normal
H. F. McElroy
Ilinois
Kansas City
Springfield
Uis Lon
Mehlray
Mila
Missouri Supreme Court
McGee
Walter. McGee
McElroy
Miss McElroy
Missouri Penitentiary
George McGee
Walter
George
Miss
Dr Frank Herron Smith speaks on Reality in Religion
A large audience at the First Methodist Episcopal Church heard Dr Frank Herron Smith of Berkeley California discuss Reality in Religion. He described ways to lift the veil between the spiritual and fleshly worlds and drew on his Lawrence upbringing and Kansas University education.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Herron Smith
Berkeley
Cal
Smith
Dapanoda
Apokcy
Americac
Andrews Named Commercial Manager at Kin County Public Service
John T. Andrews, previously engaged by a utility, has been appointed commercial manager for Kin County Public Service Company, a local gas distributor. He will oversee all merchandise sales and new business promotion, succeeding Robert Davis who left for a utility position in To wa City, Iowa.
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John T. Andrews
Buadnesa Ty Maldwnal Aml
Hing
Appoinitud Commerciad
Kinanx Public Service
Loval Gaa
Andrewa
Robert Davis
Towa City
Towa
Republicans Plan Lincoln Birthday Meeting in Iola
Local attorney J B Wilson will speak at a Lincoln birthday celebration in Iola hosted by Allen county Republican groups with Clarence Beck Kansas attorney general and Fred Seaton state young Republican leader as honored guests. Lawrence attorneys John Brand and Donwd Hults are also set to attend. In district court a damage suit by Renan Dare against Russell and A B White went to a jury at 2 20 this afternoon over car damage after hitting a stock tank fallen from a truck owned by the defendants.
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J. B. Wilson
Iola
Allen County
Clarence Beck
Kansas
Fred Seaton
Manhattan
State
Young Republican Organization
John Brand
Donwld Hults
Lawrence
Renan Dare
Russell
A. B. White
Dare
Scarlet fever outbreak halts Jamestown tournament play
An outbreak of scarlet fever disrupts a basketball tournament in Jamestown leading to quarantine and stoppage of games. The event involved teams from Concordia and Milton with officials noting significant illness among players and officials.
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Concordia
Kan
Mambora
Sear Tsa
Jamestown
Pensions for Justices Killed in Committee
Toneka February 11 two pension bills for supreme court justices were killed in the Senate by the judiciary committee. One bill by Sen R C Russell would grant half pay at age 70 after 20 years on the bench. The other by Sen Kirke Dale would grant one third pay at age 70 after three consecutive terms for supreme court judges and four consecutive terms for district court judges.
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Toneka
Bila
Supreme Court
Senate
R. C. Russell
Great Bench
Kirke Dale
Arkansas City
District Court
Government in Business Debate Draws Rotary Spotlight
W C Simons addressed the Rotary Club on government roles in markets, arguing subsidies to government owned industry hurt private enterprise. He cited tax load, deficits in state railways, and alleged greed by minority groups opposing private initiative.
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W.C. Simons
Rotary Club
Ben Franklin
Etale
Beinefry
Raed ix
Simona
Law Jones
Dulloy
Yuri
Namie
Syatom
Inbar
Garnett Undersheriff Nearly Detained on Highway
Arthur H. Huskey, undersheriff of Anderson County, was nearly stopped yesterday near Lawrence when law officers pursued a car reported to carry a machine gun. The driver, Huskey, explained he was en route home from Kansas City after investigating a case. A filling station attendant had mistaken a high powered rifle and belt for a machine gun.
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Arthur H. Uuskey
Anderson County
Lawrence
Fred Vogler
Wyandotte
Vogler
Oscar Peterson
Wilburn Dowers
Tom McCall
Peterson
Huskey
Garnett
Kansas City
Kanaas City
Kennamer's Trial Opens at Pawnee Oklahoma
Pawnee Oklahoma notes a tense opening in the murder trial of Phil Kennamer, son of a federal judge, with defense and prosecution clashing over juror knowledge of a Tulsa attorney and other figures. Jurors are questioned on death penalty views as Kennamer faces a self defense case for the Thanksgiving night shooting. The scene includes Tulsa society, juror selection delays, and the judge's venue change from Tulsa. Public interest remains high as the trial proceeds.
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Pawnee
Okla
Phil Kennamer
John F. Garrett, Jr
A. Flint Moss
Prentiss E. Rowe
Tulsa
W. Ne Maben
Moss
Maben
Rowe
Pawnee County
Harry Kendall
Kendall
John F. Gorrell
Pawnee Jxit
Feders
Franklin E. Kennamer
Aelfape
Renmanion
We B. Gillimer
Mainte Palaa
Hin
Alofengant Wad
Tad Kenmner
Hla wUlnr
McCollum
Young Kennamer
Stock Market Brief Shows Mixed U.S. Trading Sat
A fragment from a stock market note reports cautious action in U.S. trading on Saturday with unclear figures. The text hints at an average or index point near 38.7 but lacks full data and companies.
Bill to revive the Kansas Navy proposed in House
Topeka feb 11 a bill to create a Kansas naval reserve and militia and allow the governor to accept warships lifeboats aircraft or other equipment lent by the navy for practice work was introduced in the house. Rep Oscar May Atchison is the sponsor. The measure calls for a 25000 appropriation to outfit the Kansas navy and follows a similar bill from two years ago that stalled in debate.
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Topeka
Kinane
Kanan
Navy
Kansas
Oscar May
Atchison
Missouri River
Army
Kansas Navy
State Navy
House
Senate
Dorsey-Liberty American Legion Founder’s Day Banquet Plan
The Dorsey Liberty American Legion post announces a Founder’s Day banquet on Thursday evening February 21 at the Masonic Temple in Torlock. Mrs J B Watkins will be honored as city’s distinguished citizen. Frank Sullivan receives past commanders medal. Dinner served by Eastern Star ladies with entertainment by a troupe. Tickets 60 cents at Chamber of Commerce or Carl’s clothing. reservations urged as seating limited. multiple groups plan to attend and change meeting dates to do so.
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Dorsey-Liberty -American Legion Post
Masonic Temple
Torlock
J.B. Watkins
Legion
Frank 'T Sullivan
Loxton
Chamber of Commerce
Carl's Clothing
Conte
Mooney Seeks Supreme Court Review of 1916 Bombing Conviction
Washington reports 61 year old Thomas J. Mooney failed again to obtain Supreme Court review of his San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing conviction. The court ruled he had not exhausted state remedies and Mooney’s lawyers aim to clarify available state procedures while he has spent 18 years seeking freedom from his 1916 case.
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Washington
Thomas J. Mooney
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Mooney
Four men face robbery with firearms trial in Kitoty court
In a Kitoty court, four defendants Oak Knight Whitey Dmbent Ade rt Dickerson and C M Kynar stand trial on charges of robbery with firearms. The hearing follows a May incident that left a victim lightly injured. The case was joined by surrounding county investigators and is being pursued by local authorities.
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Pnillitor
Ibe
Ryoedon
Wedge Hlakev
Kitoty
Ion Xeareh
Oake Knight
Whitey Dnmbent
Adert Dickerson
C. M. Kynar
Raing
Hart
Altae Tea
Majority Vote for Utility Bonds Debated in Topeka
In Topeka on February 11 the House public utilities committee backed the Riegle bill to allow cities to issue revenue bonds for public utility plants by majority vote, not two thirds. The measure faces a likely heated debate when it reaches consideration. Prisoner Causes Alarm in Independence A man jailed for liquor possession sparked a small fire scare last night near a bur ness building. no major damage reported, and prosecutors pursue state charges. Bank opening Notley Bank of Lawrence to stay closed Tuesday February 12 Lincoln's Birthday.
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Topeka
House Public Utilities Committee
Riegle
Wilford. Riegle
Emporia
Independence
Kan
Dack Hanna
Hanna
Chard Becker
Lone bandit wounds filling station attendant at highway 50
B D Rawie, a filling station attendant northwest of Baldwin on highway 50, was wounded and beaten by a lone unmasked bandit who escaped with about 40 dollars in cash and nine gallons of gas. The bandit, driving a Chevrolet coupe with Missouri plates, fled west from the scene. Douglas County officers checked the license number but had no update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Rawie
Baldwin
Missouri
Douglas County
Rawie
Lawrence High School Band to Play in Holton
The Lawrence high school band under C Sawhill will travel to Holton tomorrow to participate in a celebration sponsored by Haskell Institute and the Indian agency at Mayetta. Volunteers to drive and assist are urged to call 485 or contact Sawhill Lisle Eby. band departs the high school at 4 pm and returns after 9 pm.
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Lawrence High Acoot Bant
Saw WL
Holton
Haskell Institute
Ab Mayetta
Holtnig
Sawhill
Lisle Eby
Chamber of Commerce
Lane Bandit Attempted Hold Up Reported on Ninth Street
A bandit attempted to hold up Jake Lane at 201 Pennsylvania Street about 8:20 Saturday night on Ninth Street between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Lane said the bandit ordered him to put up his hands but fled after initial orders. he pursued briefly before the assailant vanished.
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Jake Lane
Pennsylvania Street
Ninth Street
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Lane
Tang
Esata Vivelents
Mma
Girl Killed in Accident in Arkansas City
Dorothy Ward, 12, was killed when a motor car collided with a truck. She was thrown from the vehicle and her head crushed on the pavement. Ice on windshields blamed for the crash.
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Arkanas City
Kan
Dorothy Ward
Weather sketch for Kansas with mixed conditions
Kansas forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with gradually rising temperatures. Morning notes show clear skies with Ottawa cloudy and Emporia partly cloudy. Dirt roads vary from fair to good in Ottawa, rough in Collierville, and soft in Pittsburg with Douglas county reporting good.
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Kansas
Ottawa
Emporia
Collierville
Pittsburg
Douglas County
Gax
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