Four recaptured after San Quentin prison break
Four men were recaptured after a dramatic escape from San Quentin led by Clyde Stevens who allegedly provided guns. Stevens and three others were captured on Sherman Island, with two wounded. Warden Holohan suffered a severe slugging but has a good chance of recovery. The break involved hostage exchanges and a car escape, ending after a gunbattle that left Rudolph Straight fatally wounded.
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Calif
Clyde Stevens
Francisco
San Quentin
Sherman Island
Charles Dullea
San Francisco
Rudolph Straight
Straight
Alameda
Alexander Mackay
Los Angeles
Joe Christy
Rivers Daily Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage
River forecast reports a flood stage progression over a 24 hour period with stage changes showing rising water levels and potential impacts along the river system. Authorities warn residents near low lying areas to monitor updates and prepare for possible evacuations.
Garners Host Roosevelt Dinner in Washington Social Event
The Garners hosted Franklin D. Roosevelt and party at a dinner in Washington. Guests lingered past midnight, marking it as a highlight of the season while Roosevelt faced an unusual evening in formal attire. The Garners had previously hosted the Roosevelts at the White House.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelts
Accident victim dies in New Orleans after burglary shooting
Mrs. Felix Moreau, 38, dies from a gunshot wound after Merle M Brown, 19, shot her while investigating a noise at a grocery store dwelling. Brown is cleared by the district attorney. Moreau’s family includes husband and two daughters Vera and Marcelle.
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New Orleans
Felix Moreau
Federal agents push campaign against outlaws in Florida firefight
Ocala Florida January 17 A coroner s jury ruled Fred Barker aged 32 and his mother Kate Ma Barker slain in a six hour gun battle with department of justice agents at a barricaded hideout near Okla waha They died at the hands of federal agents while resisting arrest The Barker Karpis gang pursuit continues with agents believed to be close on the trail of Alvin Karpis and other gang members, with loot including four $1000 bills found on Fred Barker
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Ocala, Fla
Fred Barker
Kate
Oklawaha
Department of Justice
Associated Press
Fla
Barker-Karpis
Credit Department of Justice
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
Brewer
Kate “Ma” Barker
Ocala
Barker
Ma” Barker
Bremer
Franks Flee Saar After German Victory
French francs flee the Saar as financiers estimate France will receive about half of the agreed 855 million franc lump sum for repurchasing coal mines. The area shows capital shifting abroad after the union vote, with deposits moving to France and Switzerland.
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Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
Saar
France
Germany
Rome
Nazi Germany
Switzerland
Youth Killed In Boat Mishap On Atchafalaya
In Lafayette Louisiana on January 17 Steven Dupuis an Atchafalaya area youth died in a boat accident on the Atchafalaya River He was driving a craft with an airplane propeller mounted above the water which caused loss of control the boat struck a riverbank in shallow sand and the propeller struck him as the vessel capsized.
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Atchafalaya
Lafayette
Steven Dupuis
Doolittle Sets Transcontinental Speed Record
Major James R. Doolittle lands at Floyd Bennett Field New York after a 11 hour 59 minute flight from Los Angeles to set a new transport plane speed record. He narrowly beats Eddie Rickenbacker’s prior time in a closely watched timing.
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James R. Doolittle
Floyd Bennett Airport
New York
Los Angeles
Eddie Rickenbacker
Associated Press
Square Deal Association Plans Military Training in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge the Square Deal group moves to organize companies statewide and drill members in military science to back demands against Huey Long and repeal dictatorial laws. Ernest Bourgeois says no drastic action will occur at midnight though tension remains high as the deadline passes.
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Huey Long
Square Deal Association
Ernest Bourgeois
Th Association
O. K. Allen
Long
Allen
Square Deal
Bourgeois
Wallace Sets Cotton Figure for 1935 Quota
Secretary Wallace fixed 1935 cotton production at 10,500,000 bales of 50 pounds plus 700,000 bales carryover from 1934, an increase of about 1,224,000 bales from 1934. Total with last year carryover and 478 pound net weight equals 11,700,000 bales. He also announced a voluntary adjustment program allowing up to 35 percent acreage cuts with added payments.
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Washington
Wallace
Bankhead Cotton Production Control Act
League embargo lift on Bolivia denounced by senator
Senator Long of Louisiana denounced the League of Nations decision to lift the Bolivia embargo as aiding Standard Oil. He said the company is seeking oil lands in the Chaco through Bolivia, in remarks before the senate.
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Washington
League of Nations
Bolivia
Senate
Long
Louisiana
Standard Oil Company
Chaco
Lindbergh Baby Death Caused by Fractured Skull
Autopsy surgeon Dr. Charles Mitchell testified the Lindbergh infant died from a fractured skull with death instantaneous. The defense questioned the cause though not the identity of the body, while prosecutors placed the murder at the nursery window scene.
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Flemington No 1
Jan
Bdward Reilly
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles H. Mitchell
Mercer County
Mitchell
Tis
Hunterdon County
Hauntmann
Violence Threatened Again in Georgia Hosiery Strike
Rossville Ga Jan 17 violence in the Richmond Hosiery mill strike threatened anew as pickets near 300 expected at the plant. A man was jailed for throwing a brick at the mill and two workers reported being fired upon on the way to Daisy Tenn with deputies and police tightening guard.
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Rossville
Richmond
Daly
Tenn
Georgia
Lafayette
William Frazier
Hosiery Workers Union
Frazier
Daisy
Frank Burns
Hamilton County
Orleans Bank Plans Capital Increase to 3 Million
The American Bank and Trust company of New Orleans announced plans to raise capital to 3 million dollars by adding 1.5 million in stock. Directors set February 20 for a shareholder meeting to amend the articles of incorporation. President John Legier cited steady deposit growth driving the need for more capital.
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New Orleans
American Bank and Trust Company of
John Legier
Cotton Group Sees Possible Loss, Manager Says
In New Orleans on January 17 officials of the American Cotton Cooperative Association told 14 state leaders the group may face an operating loss of 50 to 75 cents a bale under current market conditions. Vice president E F Creekmore noted no patronage dividend is expected this season, and the ACA has about 2.5 million dollars in accumulated funds. The association hedges pools as cotton is received from members.
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New Orleans
American Cotton Cooperative Association
Cooperative Association
E. F. Creekmore
The
Cotton Cooperation Association
Creekmore
Presidents Birthday Ball marks Roosevelt cake on Virginia Hotel roof
A large birthday cake honoring Franklin D Roosevelt will be featured at the Presidents Birthday Ball on January 30 atop the Virginia Hotel. The event, run by the Junior Charity league, aims to boost funds for afflicted children with ticket sales and a possible cake auction. About 100 tickets sold first day. goal 750 tickets.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Virginia
Junior Charity League
Ouachita Baking Company
Walter Rohr
Prioleau Ellis, Jr
Admission Of Gruesome Crime Made Before Officers
A suspect confessed to officers and newsmen detailing a gruesome crime, raising questions about the safety of the suspect’s mother and the emotional impact on those present. The admission emerged amid ongoing police investigations and media interest.
Abnormal Giant Confesses To Mississippi Lust Murders
James H. Coyner, a giant negro, admits to shooting and butchering Aurelius B. Turner and his wife near Cleveland Mississippi. He describes graveyard wanderings in Michigan and Indiana and says he dug four women's heads from graves and placed them in a trunk. Authorities report fear for his 74-year-old mother influenced his detailed confession.
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Miss
Mississippi
James H. Coyner
Greek P. Rice
Clarksdale
E. R. McLean
Bolivar County
John Roberts
Hinds County
Aurelius B. Turner
Cleveland
Michigan
Indiana
Ferndale
Mich
Plan Adopted by Advocates of Cheaper Dollars
Washington January 17 inflationists and expansionists pushed a one page omnibus monetary reform at a conference called by Senator Thomas with eight proposals. They demand cheaper dollars and more currency including paying the bonus with new money and a central bank to curb value to the 1926 level. Treasury figures met with Attorney General Cummings as the court weighs the gold clause ruling.
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Washington
Congress
Thomas
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Morgenthau
Treasury
Herman Oliphant
Cummings
Oliphant
Beeland Reelected At New Orleans Federal Land Bank
Robert A. Beeland Jr. was reelected a director at the Federal Land Bank of New Orleans meeting. He said farming conditions have improved and the bank will continue sound business practices and be lenient with small farmers as aid. All officers were reelected.
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New Orleans
Robert A. Beeland, Jr
Federal Land Bank of
Administration 3 Point Program Put Before Solons
A 40 000 word committee report outlines a three point plan presented to solons. The package details policy aims and fiscal implications for upcoming sessions.
Wagner Drafts Five Point Social Security Plan For Congress
The Roosevelt administration unveiled a five point program aimed at unemployment, old age security, and assistance to mothers and children. The Wagner bill imposes a payroll tax starting at 1 percent, rising to 3 percent by 1938, with voluntary and state financed elements and substantial federal grants.
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Washington
Malesing
Roosevelt
Congress
Public Health
Cabinet Committee
Rogers Has His Say on World Court Debate
In Washington on January 17 a reporter recalls a Tuesday flight from Cleveland with a female co pilot. He notes the Senate arguing over the world court and complains the court is the deadest thing in the country outside prohibition while urging focus on domestic issues.
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Senate
World Court
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