Wealthy matron abducted in Louisville ransom bid
Alice Stoll a 26 year old society figure was seized in her Louisville home by a white faced man posing as a repair worker. She and her maid were bound and the kidnapper demanded a 50000 dollar ransom. Federal and state authorities joined a large manhunt as detectives sought to trap the suspect.
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Louisville
Alice Stoll
Berry V. Stoll
Oil Company
Bryn Mawr
William Schmidt
Stoll
Ann Wooler
William S. Speed
Alice
Washington
Ruby Laffoon
Department of Justice
Indiana
Kentucky
Lime Kiln Lane
Upper River Road
U S ends wide Lindbergh kidnapping manhunt
The Justice Department says it has finished its active role in the Lindbergh case after Hauptmann was indicted for extortion in New York and murder in New Jersey. DOJ officials note disagreements over whether to press the extortion or murder charges first, but announce no federal indictment will follow.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
William S. Stanley
Stanley
Hauptmann
Bronx County
New York
Hunterdon County
New Jersey
Lindbergh
William R. Strong
Bruno Richard Hauptman
Associated Press
Hauptmann Hearing Set For Monday In Habeas Corpus
New York judge Ernest Hammer scheduled 11 a m Monday for a habeas corpus hearing on Bruno Hauptmann to block his removal to New Jersey for a Lindbergh kidnapping murder charge. New Jersey sought urgent action. defense counsel James Fawcett and prosecutors attended the conference. Hauptmann remains in New York custody pending the writ’s disposition.
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New York
Supreme Court
Ernest E. L. Hammer
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
Justice Hammer
David T. Wilentz
Samuel J. Foley
Bronx
James M. Fawcett
Wilentz
Fawcett
Rivers Daily Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage
Weather update notes a 24 hour stage showing rising flood levels along major rivers. Officials monitor stage changes as water levels shift, urging residents in low lying areas to stay vigilant and prepare evacuation plans if needed.
Rattle snake research and town notes from the L. S. A.
Dr. C H Mosley preserves a huge dead rattlesnake in formaldehyde for a future presentation to the college. A girl’s kitten loses its coat after an oil spill but is repaired by a dry cleaning plant owner. Street safety concerns rise as Central grammar and parish high students risk rides home. Brown Paper mill supervisor O W Getchell jokes about kraft paper while at work.
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C. H. Mosley
North Third Street
Central Grammar
Parish
Jackson Street
OFFICERS AFTER 2 HOTEL BANDITS IN THREE CITIES
Two bandits with a record of three consecutive hotel room holdups in New Orleans Baton Rouge and Natchez hunted in Mississippi. They forced entry fired shots and grabbed cash and valuables from salesmen and a generator room occupant. C. L. Coleman and V. Mannino among victims. Mannino shot and recovering.
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Natchez
Miss
Will O' the Wisp
Mississippi
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
V. Mannino
C. F. Lanier
Jackson
Salt Company
C. L. Coleman
Leibowitz Takes Over Scottsboro Defense Amid Party Criticism
Samuel L. Leibowitz announced he would assume full charge of the Scottsboro defense of nine accused Negroes, accusing the Communist party of turning the case into a three year meal ticket. The International Labor Defense countered, saying Leibowitz is not in sole control and stressing continued I L D involvement.
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New York
Samuel L. Leibowitz
Scottsboro
Communist Party
International Labor Defense
Victoria Price
Huntsville
Ala
Joseph R. Brodsky
Leibowitz
Walter H. Pollak
I. L.D
Scottsboro case defendants name Leibowitz counsel
Haygood Patterson and Clarence Norris condemned to December 7 sign for Samuel S Leibowitz of New York as their counsel. They still accept the $2 weekly tobacco money sent to Kilby prison by the International Labor Defense. Warden George P Walls of Kilby.
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Montgomery
Ala
Haygood Patterson
Clarence Norris
Horror Scenes From Asturias Revolt In Spain
Madrid Oct 11 Reports from a Spanish correspondent with government troops describe brutal fighting in Asturias as a red revolt spreads. Civil guards were slain as rebels attacked Campomanes where 15 guards from Leon were killed trying to relieve the post. The camp was retaken by the army, many on both sides died, and cattle were killed by bullets. Insurgents wielded light artillery.
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Madrid
Asturias
Campomanes
Leon
Campo
Officials Use Oratory to Break Up Texas Mob at Jail
A sheriff and district attorney halted a 50 person mob at Beaumont jail using firm appeals and a blunt warning. They dispersed after pledging lawful process. The suspect, Jack Jackson, is held in connection with the Devers farmer slaying.
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Beaumont
Tex
Jack Jackson
Claude E. Smith
L. W. Hightower
Jackson
J. J. Andress
Devers
Tex. Farmer
Lazia Linked to 1933 Kansas City Slayings
Federal agents tie John Lazia, slain lieutenant of Tom Pendergast’s machine, to the June 17 1933 union station massacre that killed four officers and Frank Nash. James La Capra claims Lazia arranged the meeting of outlaws behind the ambush, with ongoing corroboration from investigators. Verne Miller and Pretty Boy Floyd named in government notes.
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Kansas City
John Lazia
Big Tom” Pendergast
Lazia
Frank Nash
Union Station
James la Capra
Nash
la Capra
Verne C. Miller
Detroit
Charles
Pretty Boy) Floyd
Oklahoma
Monroe to Expand Bus Service with New City Fleet
Monroe will extend bus service likely between November 1 and 10 under a plan by the transportation department. Three new 23 seat buses from General Motors will replace street car service in the north and southeast areas, with Riverside line abandoned as it would be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Transportation Department
D. A. Breard
Finance and Utilities
General Motors Corporation
Pontiac
Mich
Huge Jinky Contest Draws Thousands At Monroe Event
Thousands entered the Jinky contest at Monroe's first Jinky day with prizes of cash and merchandise. Participants cut holes in paper and entries require Jinky receipts from local firms listed in the notice. Winners announced next Sunday in World News Star.
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Jinky
Monroe
World—News-Star
North Second Street
Two Suspected Terrorists Detained After Yugoslav King Bartholou Murder
Paris reports two suspects arrested as accomplices of Petrus Kalemen in the assassination of King Alexander of Yugoslavia and France's Louis Barthou. Police say the men carry Austro Italian passports and state two other attackers remain at large. Marseille notes policeman Galli alive but seriously injured after the tragedy.
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Associated Press
Paris
Petrus Kalemen
Alexander
Yugoslavia
Louis Barthou
France
Europe
Gaston Doumergue
Marseille
Galli
Barthou
Peter II
Queen Marie
Madame Lebrun
Bodies of Five Blast Victims Found in Ruins
Halifax Nova Scotia October 11 bodies of a woman and four children were recovered from the smouldering ruins of a three story building wrecked by a mysterious explosion. Victims include Mrs Robert Crouse and her children Kathleen Joseph Sonny and Peter Dudas. A search continued for Mrs Dudas and an unidentified man believed trapped when the structure collapsed and burned. Robert Crouse said the blast blew him across the street. Two occupants escaped.
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Halifax
N. S
Robert Crouse
Kathleen
Joseph
Sonny
Peter
Daniel Dudas
Lumber Manufacturers Warned To Obey Price Code
The government told lumber manufacturers in Mississippi not to violate minimum price provisions of the industry code despite a YaZoo City federal court ruling. Ford’s code compliance head said the case will be renewed on its merits and violations will be dealt with as hours and wages violations if the opinion is reversed. The action followed a suit to nullify contracts of four Mississippi firms for selling lumber below the code minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Yazoo City
Ford
Mississippi
Orleans Probe Is Begun Anew This Afternoon
The Huey Long legislative investigation into New Orleans city affairs resumes at 2 PM with counsel Long preparing to examine paying contracts tied to Mayor T Semmes Walmsley. WDSU says the probe will go on the air this afternoon after a delayed morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
New Orleans
Huey Long
Long
T. Semmes Walmsley
WDSU
Legislative Committee
Methodist Unity Urged by Bishop in Sesqui Centennial
Baltimore, Oct 11. Bishop John Moore of Dallas urged unity among the three branches of American Methodism at the Sesqui Centennial program. He said the church must not merely aggragate but build a body to carry its burden and rethink its program amid responsibilities and realignment of forces.
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Baltimore
John Moore
Dallas
Texas
Moore
Three Die Believed After Tombigbee Boat Crash
SELMA Ala Oct 11 Three persons were believed dead after the river boat Tombigbee owned by Selma Sand and Gravel crashed into a bridge on the Alabama River sank in flames five minutes after impact. Two of the five crew were rescued, search continued for the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma
Ala
Alabama
Selma Sand and Gravel Company
Rainbow Deans and Dizzy Deans Shine in Detroit Visit
Rogers notes a Detroit ball game and early breakfast at home while praising Diz Rainbow Deans and his brother Paul as standout pitchers. He mentions Walter Johnson and Speaker as figures in the scene and predicts future top play as country boys shine amid big college teams.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Detroit
Deans
Paul
Dizzy
Walter Johnson
Walter
Speaker
Rabbit
Soda Fountain
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