Hauptmann Denies Evidence as Cross Exam Probes
In Flemington New Jersey on January 28 1938 Bruno Richard Hauptmann faced sharp cross examination over allegedly inconsistent statements to Bronx authorities and handwriting on a wood panel. He protested Stop that and defended his innocence while the prosecutor pressed him about ransom notes drawings and connections to Isador Fisch. The tense scene included Hauptmann denying writing a door panel note and maintaining he is innocent as witnesses discuss the Lindbergh kidnapping trial.
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Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Bruno
Richard Hauptmann
David I. Wilentz
Haiby
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Wilenity
Bronx
Foley
Hauptmann
John F
Classic) Condon
Wilentz
Isador’ Fisch
Lindbergh
Fisch
Charles A. Jandbergh, Jr
Jassie) Condon
Lindbergh Jane
Spaby Lindbergh
Robbert Peacock
Kmptmann
David T. Wilventz
Isador Fisch
Sub Zero Cold to Attend Hauptmann Trial
In subzero weather spectators crowded a Trenton courtroom to watch Bruno Richard Hauptmann's trial. Among the attendees were Mrs. W. Warren Barbour, Dolly Madison, and Mrs. Joseph Brooks, plus entertainers Jack Benny Clifton Webb Ozzie Nelson and more wives of prominent elites in mink and fur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Warren Barbour
U. S
New Jersey
Dolly Madison
National
Young Republicans
Joseph Brooks
New York
Jack Benny
Clifton Webb
Ozzie’ Nelson
William Hobart Weintraub
Beaver
Harry F.o'melia
Mink
Bankers
Steel Company
Republicans Face Party Unity and Grassroots Power
Kansas Governor AMM Landen urged the Kansas Women’s Republican club luncheon that the party must offer constructive programs rooted in grassroots organization and constitutional government. He cited past panics, urged unified local leadership, and warned that party pledges must be kept to sustain faith in governance. Johnson Makes A Stand in Senate against world court, arguing the real issue is entering foreign politics and warning that exit may be impossible once inside.
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Topeka
Republican Party
Am-M
Landen
Kansas
Mason and Dixon Line
i/Republican
Democratic Party
America
Apeals
Johnson
Washington
John
R.calif
Senate
Two Witnesses Cite Steering Failure A Year Earlier
Federal investigators hear that Ward Mohawk steering gear failed about a year before the collision with the freighter Talisman near Sea Girt New Jersey last Thursday night. The liner sank with 45 dead or missing as two engineers testify. Parry says cold weather caused the failure. Snyder disputes that the steering gear was malfunctioning that week.
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New York
Talisman
Sea -Girt
N. J
Louis R. Parry
Steamboat Inspection — Service
Paving plan for New Hampshire street block approved
City officials consider widening and paving the 800 block on New Hampshire with an $11,000 project. A resolution to apply to KERC was approved, pending county commissioners’ action since state funds are countywide. The city offers trucks, equipment, and supervision mainly from the engineer’s office.
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New Hampshire Street
KERC
J. L. Constant
Mureh Rly
Quintuplets Grow Taller and Change Diet in Ontario
In Callandar Ontario the Dionne quintuplets reach eight months and show notable growth. Dr A R Dafoe reports a 6 inch height gain in the last 30 days and a weight increase of 6 pounds 18 ounces. A new diet plan includes yolk half each day and alternate vegetable or fruit pulp at noon with specific ounce portions for each baby, highlighting Yvonne Annette Celilde and Marie among the tallest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callandar
Dain
A. R. Dafoe
Marie
Yvonne
Annette
Cevile
Hinillota
Uriogs
State school class for relief program advisors held at courthouse
State officials from the KIERC in Topeka chair a courthouse meeting for poor commissioners, rural homestead rehabilitation and home economics advisors. About ten counties in relief districts attend as the state patten project is discussed. Evelyn Cruzan and Arthur Moyer to attend, following a Tuesday Chanute session. Gardens will be required this year and checks requests were sent to clients to select spring garden areas.
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Arthur Moyer
KIERC
Topeka
Read
Douglas
Evelyn Cruzan
Chanute
Arent
Long accuses Standard Oil plot to assassinate him
Senator Huey T. Long told the Senate that Standard Oil of Louisiana plotted his murder. He claimed an agent called him public enemy number one and warned that when he dies, the state would "again have a Republican form of government," amid charges of a wider conspiracy.
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Washington
Jae
Huey T. Long
Senate
Standard Oil Company of
Louisiana
Tha
Kingfish
Martin Law
Goveror O. K. Allen
Chaca
Long
Standand Oil Company
Stock Market Index Report and Classified Reading Audience
The Journal World notes an 88.59 average for a 60 stock index on Saturday. It highlights thousands of prospective buyers and renters who read the newspaper’s World classified section daily.
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Journal- World
Shepard Murder Trial Opens In Topeka Court
Major Charles A. Shepard stands trial in Topeka for the alleged murder of his second wife Zenana. Prosecutors outline a tale of romance with Grace Brandon and a jealous wife, while defense argues the witness was an easy victim of drunken and opportunistic motives. Jurors are seated as opening statements begin with the case slated for Leavenworth federal penitentiary if convicted.
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Topeka. Kan
Charles A. Shepard
Zenana
L. Kagey
Shepard
Grace Brandon
Kagey
Zenuna
Grace Branden
Fort Riley
San Antonio
Iit
Crombie
Ae Inirrian
U Naive
Misa Reandon
Major Shepard
Colin Neblett
Hodaya
C. L. Kagey
Lloyd Kagey
Hal Harlan
U.S
S. S. Alexander
Alexander
Misa’ Branton
Port Riley
Poisson Ty Darte
Iiscert
Sy Diatedet
Dudge
Colin Nablett
New Max.co
Us 5
Leavenworthy Federal Penitentiary
Nebrott
Earl _Coffenberger
Abilene
Leonard Geiss
Hiawatha
W. W. Delter
Grantville
J. G. Stage
Kinvin
H. V. Frownfelter
Delavan
C.J. Olson
Russell
L. B. Barney
Blue Rapids
George Medill
Tonganoxie
William Croxton
Powhattan
William Pifer
Washington
David McCain
Emporia
F. J. Henney
Horton
Fred L. Bowers
J. W. Spltsningle
Collyer
Several Kansas House Members Absent Illness and Injury
AP report notes multiple Kansas House members absent due to illness and injury. Walters of Money hospital bound after minor operation, four to five days out. Ewing Herbert of Brown reported with influenza at home in Hiawatha. Rinka Williamson of Wyandotte recovering in hotel from minor injuries after an accident. Gr Palmer of Lavette absent with a broken ankle. Alex Showalter of Thomas injured arm from a fall but attending sessions.
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Toneka
San
House of Representatives
Sondor Rai
Mon ‘Walters
Walters
Ren. Ewing Herbert
Brown
Hia Hanta
Hiawatha
Ren
Rinka Williamson
Wyandotte
City Debt Falls as 1934 Bonds Retired in Lawrence
Frank M. Holliday city treasurer reports Lawrence reduced bonded debt in 1934 by retiring bonds totaling 113 599 49 while issuing new bonds of 77 567 06 leaving net debt drop. Beginning total debt stood at 1 182 633 70 and remains under 10 percent of valuation. Investors remain confident, aiding budgets amid ongoing road work.
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Frank M. Holliday
Lawrence
Stould
Police Revenue Up at City Commission Meeting
At the weekly meeting the city commission reviewed the annual report of city clerk A E Woestemeyer for January 11 1933 to January 11 1934. Police court receipts totaled 1987 the largest in years. Dog licenses yielded a profit while utilities paid franchise taxes from Kansas Electric Power Company and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company totaling over 28 000 dollars.
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City Commission
Lawrence
Kansas Electric Power Company
Gas Company
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Wage inquiry on relief labor rates in county
Mary Jamison county poor commissioner seeks data on prevailing wages for relief work. She notes relief workers oppose 25 to 30 cents hourly rates with a 30 hour cap two weeks, earning about 7.50 a week, insufficient for families. Federal limits cap relief pay. next month rates undecided due to funds shortage.
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Mary Jamison
Commsasioner
Hina
Aoremast
Conorrikan
Ix-Tate
Chieu
Miss Jamison
Jamison
New York School Featured in American School Board Journal
Thomas Larrick writes a detailed article in the January issue of the American School Board Journal about a new New York school. The feature includes a floor plan and notes on extra features, with total cost about 390,900 for fixed equipment and 680 for movable furniture and fittings.
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New York
Thomas Larrick
American School Board Journal
Franklin to start new War Morning Today series
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt announced a new series of commercial broadcasts titled War Morning Today will begin February 15. The program aims to update listeners on war developments and national efforts. She indicated the broadcasts will feature commentary and reports from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan
Franklin, D. Roosevelt
Prominent El Dorado Dentist Dr F D Lawrance Deas Dies
Dr F D Lawrance 72 a well known dentist in El Dorado Kansas died yesterday after living in El Dorado Styearanga Wichita and Council Grove He held minor political posts early in life and twice ran unsuccessfully as a Democratic candidate for U S representative His work included treatment for pyorrheas and he was a familiar figure in the city and at local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Dorado
Kan
F. D. Lawrance
Styearanga
Wichita
Council Grove
WU. S
Lawranen
Elks Plan Crusade for Anti Subversive Laws
The Grand Lodge of the BPOE launches a memorial crusade for eight bills to curb Communist influence. Petitions circulate in 1400 lodges led by Lawrence Elks No. 595 with Henry Asher in charge. Requests go to civic clubs and The American Legion. petitions ready at World Co. and Round Garner store.
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Grand Lodge
The
Elks
Lawrence
Elks Loden No
Henry Asher
Women's Club
American Legion
Michael F. Shannon
the Elks
Congress
Bika National
Memoria
Chicago
Congressional
Washington
U.S. Senate
Uin House of Representatives
the World Co
Department of Justice
United States
New Inspector Touche Bill Proposes Restaurant Office
June 28 AAY bill seeks to create a state restaurant inspector office. The inspector would take over restaurant inspections from the hotel division of the inspection and registration department. Other measures include retirement on half pay for long serving state employees and filing expense accounts for candidates.
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Office of State
White
Wood
Kannas
State Department of Inspection and Registration
Inspection and Registration Department
Christian
McFarland
Democrats Bid Farley and Mrs Roosevelt for Dinner
Topeka Kan January 28 AP Kansas Democrats expect James Farley postmaster general and national party chair to speak at the Washington Day dinner February 22 in Topeka. Invitations have been extended to Farley and Mrs. Roosevelt and likely accepted. Also invited are Tom Pendergast Sen Bennett Clark Gov E W Marland and Harry H Woodring.
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Topeka
Kansas
James Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington Day Club
Kent Robison
Florence
Tom Pendergast
Kansas City
Bennett Clark
Missouri
E.W. Marland
Oklahoma
Harry H. Woodring
Ranga
Grads in Review Highlight Alumni Work and Rotary
Rotarians listened to Te d J Strickler of Kanaax City Mo president of the Kansas University Alumni association, praising outstanding Kansas University men and women. Strickler, KC Missouri vice president and GM of a ice company, notes alumni influence and his year as association president. He jokes that teachers may value the school and Chancellor Lindley more than locals. Frank Mandeville and Coach Emil Liston were guests of Dr F L C G Allen. Henry Asher spoke on the President’s ball benefiting crippled children and national work. Col W C Koeniz cited Foreign Affairs January issue noting global influences that may lead to war.
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Ted J. Strickler
Kanaax City
Kansas University
Cnrow International
Milaworth
Autoc Elation
Renker
Strickler
Kansas City, Missouri
Lee Company
Def
United
Emil Liston
Baker University
Flcg
Allen
Henry Asher
Order of Elks
Hovey Hanna
Foreign Affairs
Kansas county vote on alcohol with bonds bill and fees
Topeka introduces a beer measure allowing counties to vote on alcohol sales under 32 percent. Petitions by 10 percent voter base trigger a county election with a majority needed to legalize. Fee schedule lists manufacturers 1000, wholesalers 300, retailers 50 for bottle and tip, 25 bottle only. Also a mine bond bill requires 500 per acre for new strip mines, with fines for noncompliance and a note about women lawyers.
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Topeka
Ian
Ech
Sen Con
Dodge
Salins
Simjean
Webb
Fittsburg
Kansas
WEADS
Miss McGurnaghan Elected Miss Topeka Leader
Topeka selects Miss Margaret McGurnaghan as elected Miss Topeka for the coming year at the organization's annual gathering. She succeeds Mrs Ivah Ratios Clann of Topeka as leader, with Laura Borhren of Junction City as vice president and Homer Koltz of Topeka as secretary, Thelma Helper Boatman of Norton as treasurer. Ayres appointment confirmed by Senate as a member of the Trade Commission. Ferguson named as another member.
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Toorka
Margaret McGurnaghan
Topeka
Kansas
Face Trial Here For Moody in Bad-Check Case
Rubert H. Moody, born 1927, wanted since October 14 for a $150 bad check tied to a Plymouth coupe purchase from H. D. Hill motor company. He was arrested in Asheville, North Carolina, and faces extradition to Lawrence to stand trial. Moody has prior penitentiary terms and was reported by the Department of Justice.
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Rubert H. Moody
H. D. Hill Motor Company
Asheville
N. C
George Price
North Carolina
Moody
Court of Justice
Lane
Price
Lawrence
R. B. Stevens
Ing
Department of Justice
Federal
Leavenworth
Hin
Underaher
Ff Price
Lode Oral
DHA Motor Company
Hib
Mill
Mar. Lie
Juda
Andersony
Neosho Falls
Tennessee
N.C
Kansans House to Discuss Beer 3.2 Law Next Week
Topeka January 28 AP The Kansas House will take up the beer issue next Wednesday at 2 PM after voting to consider the Foaxey bill to outlaw 3.2 beer. introduced by Rep. Fousey of Reno, the measure would ban manufacture sale or possession of beverages over 3 2 percent alcohol. Some supporters seek amendments to allow sale under certain conditions. Bills to legalize beer have been introduced in both chambers but no votes yet.
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Topeka
Kansans
House of Representatives
Repe Fousey
Rena
Atata Affaira
Logatien- Hon
Heer
Pnat
Senate
House
Mystery Unsold Deaths in Missouri Farm House
Columbus Kan Jan 28 AP it remained undetermined if Howard Scammell and sister Bertha were slain at their isolated Asbury Missouri home or died by their own hand A jury ruled death from gunshot wounds by unknown person or persons as inquest ends but inquiry continues to determine murder or possible double suicide Sheriff believes brother killed sister then self Undersheriff says double murder likely numbered and unsettled as of report
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Columbus
Kan
Howard
Scammell
Bertha
Asbury
C.E
Dave Hasenplaugh
Dick Hallman
Weather forecast for Kansas cities presented
Forecast calls for fair tonight with Tuesday showing little temperature change. Morning conditions vary from cloudy to clear, with some locations at Wichita Manhattan Topeka and nearby areas experiencing clear or partly cloudy skies. Temperatures and regional notes appear inconsistent but indicate mild, unchanging conditions across the region.
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Kanaan
Wichita
Hanhattan
Topeka
Moatly
Bainaria
Cofeyvula
Donjela
Ted
Maximin Peataring
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Tony
London
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Causig
Stephen John Snyder
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Oil Company
Duneanex
University ‘Coal Co
Police Revenue
NEW School
Mra. Roosevelt
F. D. Lawrance Deas
Beta van
Lawrenen
Aéroad Ann General
Old Fraternal Aid Association
Roosevelt
Standard Life Association
Friends Service
Dr. Lawrence
al i. Fornoy
Belle Plaine
J. Canny
Atchison
Hamilton
Sea Ady
Pagan Lawrence
Ellis
Laws
Farley
Mrs. Roosevelt
Grads IN Review
T. J. Strickler
K. U
Noll OF
Webb Han Bill
Hubert H. Moody
Boewey
Bill
Kansan
Kanéta Cleaners
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