First New Year Fire Fends Off Harlem Hold-up
In Harlem a patrolman responding to a New Year’s alarm fired during an armed hold‑up at Tillie’s Chicken Grill. Wounded was Sama Magiola, 24, arrested on assault and robbery charges. Tony Brinille, 25, surrendered. a third man escaped. Loot included jewelry and cash exceeding $1,000.
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New York
Harlem
Sama Magiola
Flower Hospital
Michael Gallante
Tony Brinille
Magiola
Tillie
Three of Four in Plane Wreck In Adirondacks Hospital
Four people were aboard a small plane that crashed in the Adirondacks. Three of the four occupants were hospitalized as rescue teams continued to assess the wreckage and stabilize the survivors. The incident occurred near Airowah with authorities investigating the cause.
Four Rugged Woodsmen Save Four From Wrecked Plane
Four men rescued from a crashed airliner in Adirondack woods were taken to safety by native woodsmen after two days of exposure. Pilot Ernest Dryer, injured, and three others remained hospitalized in Utica and Albany hospitals. rescuer R. W. Hambrook walked six miles with the group to reach help.
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Utica
N. Y
Adirondack
Balde Mountain
Dalirious
Lester Pertelli
Ernest Dryer
St Eliabeth’'s Hospital
Pertello
Dale Dryer
Als Pital
R. W. Hambrook
Federal Bureau of Education
Atiga
New York City
Three Involved In Five-Car Crash In New Orleans
An early morning collision in New Orleans left Mrs. August Stiflingamp and Malham Lankin eradon injured after their cars were struck by a line of three cars and a motorcycle. Officer and bystanders were shaken but not seriously harmed. Lucas Be, Owen, and John Fleming faced charges or minor injuries from the pileup. The incident began when a police officer’s car was damaged and others collided in sequence.
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New Orleans
John Fleming
Local Tobacco Figures Mentioned by Jes' Ramblin Comment
Jes' Ramblin recalls a local tale involving an unnamed Monroe physician, who declined a crew offered by Berny Oakland after a boastful bee anecdote about becoming a retired undefeated champion. The item lists notable personalities with vivid nicknames and traits, including Sig Ma sur and Dr. W. L. Bendel, highlighting community sports enthusiasm and social characters.
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Jes
Berny Oakland
Monroe
Berny
Sig Masur
W. L. Bendel
A. C. Montgomery
Blewett
Poimboeuf
E. N. LeVasseur
Papa Keltner
Ouachita Parish
J.S. Sutton
Richard Downs, Jr
Panama Canal Locks Guarded Amid Threat Rumors
In WLON Panama on January 1, guards sealed the Panama Canal locks after rumors of a bomb threat. H M Thomas Jr, Gatun’s superintendent, denied the tip as fourteenth infantry men the only security at gates. Sentries searched workers entering the lock area and 1,500 laborers held overhaul entry next Friday.
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H. M. Thoma
United States
Gatunpee Club
Dress rehearsal of Hauptmann's trial called in review
State legal staff gather to examine a mass of evidence as the dress rehearsal for Bruno Hauptmann's trial proceeds. The review focuses on the comprehensive collection of documents and exhibits prepared for the case in the ongoing court preparation effort.
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Hauptmann
Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial Enters Dress Rehearsal
The New Jersey case against Bruno Hauptmann moves toward opening arguments as prosecutors rehearse the trial plan in Trenton. Hauptmann remains in his cell as officials review witnesses and evidence for the highly publicized kidnapping and murder case.
Long boards active as state enters new year
Huey Long backed commissions push changes at start of year. The civil service board heard evidence and considered firing Alexandria police chief Clint C. O Malley to install a Long ally as head of Alexandria police. The Louisiana Public Service Commission ordered Baton Rouge water rates cut from 40 to 30 cents per thousand gallons, targeting Baton Rouge Waterworks as one of four utilities cited. Continued on Sixth Page.
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Baton Rouge
Huey Long
State
Civil Service Commission
Long
Clint C. O'Malley
Alexandria
O. K. Allen
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Kingfish
P. A. Frye
Public Service Commission
Fatal Texas shooting puzzles authorities in Shepherd
Charles Clark a 52 year old county treasurer was found shot in a ditch near his establishment. His son Tyrus and Laurence Lowne face murder charges in the slaying of Frank Laverine a 20 year old cook at Clark's beer parlor. Police cite robbery receipts as missing amid the case.
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Shepherd
Texas
Charles Clark
Frank Laverine
Clark
Laverine
R. D. Hollingshead
Tyrus
Laurence Lowne
Livingston
Swiss Chief Inducted as President in Swiss Confederation
Rodolphe Minger was inducted as president of the Swiss confederation. Former minister of war and advocate of defense, he observed Swiss tradition with a simple ceremony. He greeted diplomats, visited legations, and left his card at each call.
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Berne
Switzerland
Dinumats
Rodolphe Minger
M. Minger
Massacre trial deferred to New Year’s Day in Kansas City
In Kansas City on New Year’s Day 1934 the massacre trial of six conspirators proceeds as government probes the Nash prison break. Witnesses include Mrs Frances Nash widow of the slain convict, with D A Maurice M Milligan outlining telephone call chains linking defendants to the Union Station killings.
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Kansas City
Frances Nesh
Union Station
Nash
Maurice M. Milligan
United States
Milligan
Merrill E. Otis
Verne Miller
Charles “Pretty Boy
Frank Nash
Battle Looms Over Soldiers' Bonus Payment
Democratic leaders discuss possible compromises as they confront a looming battle over the payment of soldiers' bonus payments. The article notes signs that party leaders seek a way to avoid a full fight and reach a settlement.
Roosevelt Opposed to Immediate Cashing of Certificates
Frank W. Belgrano Jr of the American Legion said the group will press for immediate payment of the adjusted service certificates despite President Roosevelt's opposition. He cited the president’s note that veterans borrowed 50 percent of their certificate value in 1931 to pay debts, arguing full payment would similarly relieve obligations.
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Washington
Frank W. Belgrano, Jr
American Legion
Roosevelt
Legion
Belgrano
Republicans in House to Fight Democrat Move
Democratic leaders press to advance the Roosevelt program as the 74th Congress opens. House Republicans resist plans to cut GOP strength on key committees while Senate talks of expanding Democratic majorities with two more seats. Senator Robinson and Senator McNary discuss a two member shift to favor Democrats. Representative Bertrand H. Snell is tipped as a possible House leader.
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Washington
House
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
McNary
Oregon
Lne
Bertrand H. Snell
New York
Jinky Contest Closes At 6 P M Next Wednesday
Tomorrow marks the final day of the Jinky contest in Monroe. A total of 140 dollars in cash and merchandise awards will be given in the last week. Entries must be filed before 6 p.m. at the contest headquarters on North Second Street across from the News Star World building. Final winners will be announced in the Sunday World and News Star. Local firms supporting the contest include Iron Maintain Bakery Griffin Studio Johnnie S Elbert Central Savings Bank and Trust West Monroe Hardware and Furniture Co West Monroe Sur Way stores Holloway and Thompson Natural Gas Co Thompson's Pharmacy Monroe Automobile and Supply Co Slagle Johnson Lumber Co W Rogers Store Eureka Grocery West Monroe 707 Tire Service Lee Rogers Chevrolet Co R and A Jewelry Store Central and Circle S Stations Standard Office Supply Co Collens Pharmacy E Jack Selig Monroe Furniture Co Monroe Hardware Co Sandman's Pharmacy ER Kiper Hardware and Supply Co Hemp's Cafeteria Ouachita Baking Co Ford Levi Stationery Co North Side Pharmacy.
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North Second Street
News-Star—World
Sunday World
News-Star
Iron Maintain Bakery, Inc
Griffin Studio
Johnnie S. Elbert
Central Savings Bank and Trust
West Monroe Hardware and Furniture Co
West Monroe Sur-Way
Holloway and Thompson, Natural Gas Co., Inc
Thompson’s Pharmacy
Monroe Automobile and Supply Co
Slagle-Johnson Lumber Co
W. Rogers
Eureka Grocery
West Monroe
Lee- Rogers Chevrolet Co., Inc
R. and A. Jewelry
Four Die in Texas Fire Burned Home and Garage In El Paso
Four persons perished in a frame building used as a home and garage in El Paso Texas when a stove overheated and a gasoline explosion occurred. The victims were Estranislado Macias 30 Isabella 29 and children Roberto 5 Eduardo 2. Son Willie 6 survived severely burned and remained in hospital with could die. A motorist saw flames and rescued Willie before a further explosion halted efforts to save others.
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EL Paso
Texas
Estranislado Macias
Isabella
Roberto
Eduardo
Willie
Chase Indicted for Slaying of Federal Agent
Federal authorities quickly obtained an indictment against John Paul Chase for aiding in the Barrington, Illinois gun battle that left Special Agent Herman E. Hollis dead and Inspector Samuel P. Cowley injured. Chase, identified as Nelson's companion, was indicted within minutes of his transfer from California. The case marks the first use of a new federal law imposing the death penalty for killing a federal agent.
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Chicago
John Paul Chase
George
Baby Face
Nelson
Barrington
Chase
California
Herman E. Hollis
Hollis
Samuel P. Cowley
Mt. Shasta
Calif
United States
Dwight Green
Cowley
John Dillinger
Dil
Nationwide weather turns grim with cold, rain and clouds
The AP reports a bleak start to the New Year with heavy clouds and scattered showers across the United States. Temperatures show extremes from six degrees below zero in St Paul to five above in Milwaukee while Chicago and others remain cool. The forecast calls for continued cloudiness and rain throughout the day.
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Associated Press
United States
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Conviction Recommended By Judge Under New Law
MERCED California January 1 A judge in an unprecedented move under a new law recommended conviction for Mrs Bertha Talkington accused of fatally shooting her husband L I Talkington of Watonsville a barber on October 1 The Superior Judge E N Rector 40 years on the bench made the recommendation before the jury was sent to bed after failing to report a verdict
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Merced
Calif
Bertha Talkington
E. N. Rector
Advent of 1935 Marked by New York Demonstrations
Widespread demonstrations greet the Advent of 1935 as New York hosts a festive holiday merrymaking event. Police monitor crowds while organizers emphasize celebration and seasonal activities across the city.
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New York City
New Year Celebrations Across Cities Amid Rain
New York’s Times Square swelled with revelers as New Year festivities set a record pace despite higher prices. San Francisco enjoyed sunshine and a confetti flood as revelers rang in 1949 with optimism, while Atlanta faced steady rain but kept up the horned revelry. Chicago voiced a festive surge with spending cited around 300000 dollars for celebrations.
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Times Square
San Francisco
Market Street
Atlanta
Chicago
Move Hint Stirs Talk of Relocating Georgia Capitol
A broad hint that Georgia might relocate the state capitol from Atlanta was dropped by Adjutant General Lindley Camp after a delegation from Marietta Macon and others met with him and Governor Eugene Talmadge. The controversy centers on Atlanta officials threatening to close a farmers curb market, with sites offered for a new capitol and market.
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Atlanta
State Capitol
Georgia
Lindley Camp
Two Men Claim Michigan Secretary of State on Inaugural Day
Inaugural day sees two claimants for the secretary of state post. Republican Orville E. Atwood remains in office guarded by state police while Democratic rival Guy M. Wilson, ill at home in Flint, takes the oath and vows to press his claim. Legislators allege Atwood's 10,700 vote margin involved fraud amid threats of violence. Atwood reportedly hints at armed resistance. Supreme Court likely to decide.
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Lansing
Mich
Orville E. Atwood
Guy M. Wilson
Flint
Atwood
Supreme Court
Fire destroys main building of institution
A major blaze consumes the institution’s main building, prompting swift evacuations. Prison camp authorities report inmates were rescued by fellow convicts amid the inferno and ongoing containment efforts. Firefighters battle flames as structural damage raises concerns about safety and facility operations.
Five Die as Fire Engulfs Cherokee County Home
A blaze at the Cherokee county home in Gaffney South Carolina killed five elderly residents and injured about 15 as convicts from a nearby prison camp rescued others. The roof fire produced rapid spread with no water available to fight the flames.
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Gaffney
S.C
Cherokee County
Tom Young
Pink Young
Frank Franklin
Wash Gregory
Alf Emory
L. F. Allison
Midway
Aba
E. J. Clary
Bez Blanton
Nee Groes
Gun fire halts alleged robber in Texas standoff
At Big Lake near San Angelo Texas a suspected Magnolia gas station robber identified as Hugh Nix 24 of Atlanta Ga exchanged shots with officers and surrendered after a pursuit. He admitted robbing George Thony attendant of $7.55. A posse fired on his car near Big Lake and officers surrounded the getaway vehicle. Nix fled into a tank and fired at deputies before running.
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San Angelo
Texas
Big Lake
Hugh Nix
Atlanta
George Thony
Magnolia Ing
Big Leake
Nix
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Lankinel
Jes’ Ramblin
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N. J
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Trenton
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O’malley
U.S
Capitol
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