Roosevelt orders federal search for boy killer reward offered
President Roosevelt announced a ten thousand dollar reward for information leading to the killer of Charles Mattson. He instructed Attorney General Cummings to pursue the case relentlessly with aid from the FBI and local police, vowing continued efforts until the murderer is caught.
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Washington
Charles Mattson
Roosevelt
Cummings
Little Mattson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Ransom Not Paid In Tacoma Kidnapping Case
In Tacoma Washington the $28 000 ransom demanded by the kidnapper of 10 year old Charles Mattson was not paid despite efforts by his father Dr William W Mattson to arrange payment Intermediary Paul H Sceva said notes from the kidnapper were vague and elusive and could not be deciphered The kidnapper killed the boy and the body was found in frozen woods near Everett The notes suggested payment but instructions were incomprehensible and the ransom could not be completed.
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International News Service
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
William W. Mattson
Everett
Mattson
Paul H. Sceva
Dr. Mattson
Sceva
Michigan Militia Mobilized Over Flint Auto Strike Clashes
Gov Murphy pledges order as Col Bersey reports 1000 to 1500 members of the 126th Infantry mobilized from eight Michigan communities. They assemble at Grand Rapids Armory and await further instructions to curb violence in Flint auto strike tensions.
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Lansing
Michh
Flint
John S. Bersey
126Th Infantry
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Frank Murphy
McElhaney Twins Toasted at Rotary Meeting
Gerald McElhaney, pianist at Rotary events, receives two dollars from Dr. L W Wilson and two from Fred L Rentz as Rotary members celebrate the newborn twin daughters Joyce and Judith at 421 Norwood Avenue. A woman fell into Neshannock Creek but crawled out unharmed. Firemen responded to the incident west of South Jefferson Street bridge. An accompanying pamphlet titled More Upland Game Birds is noted.
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Pa Newe
Gerald McElhaney
Norwood Avenue
McElhaney
Rotary
Rotarians
L. W. Wilson
Jerry
Fred L. Rentz
Joyce
Judith
Nesheannock Creek
Jefferson Street Bridge
Daily Weather Report Summary
U S weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 32 and a minimum of 24 for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning with trace snow. River stage reached 8.4 feet. Year ago data recorded a 38 high and 31 low with 0.12 inches of precipitation.
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U. S
Jealous lover kills ex wife then commits suicide
Edward Donahue 38 of Etna, an auto salesman, killed his sleeping estranged wife Mrs Alice Mawhinney Wooddy 38 in Morningside, then slashed his wrists and shot himself in Etna. He left a note claiming she ruined him after a day earlier he reassured fears in a registered letter.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Edward Donahue
Etna
Morningside
Alice Mawhinney Wooddy
Ellwood City Man Was Friend Of Dr. Mattson
Ellwood City resident Carl C. Davidson recalls Dr. William W. Mattson Tacoma surgeon and father of Charles Mattson as a standout classmate. Davidson notes they were fraternity brothers at the University of Washington and that Mattson was a model of manhood, athlete and scholar.
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Ellwood
Dr. Mattson
William W. Mattson
Tacoma
Charles Mattson
Carl C. Davidson
Ellwood City
Mr. Davidson
University of Washington
Davidson
Page 22 Prompts a Full Newspaper Readthrough
Readers urged to turn to page 22 for full coverage and details. The instruction directs emphasis on the page to access the next set of stories and features.
Guardsmen Stand Ready as Flint Sees Calm After Night of Strikes
Flint Michigan awoke to a tense dawn amid riots between police and General Motors strikers. National Guardsmen, called by Gov. Frank Murphy, move to prevent more violence after 14 shot, dozens tear-gassed, and 40 to 50 assaulted or knifed. Ambulances ferry 24 victims to Hurley hospital.
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Flint
Mich
National Guardsmen
Frank Murphy
General Motors
Hurley Hospi
R. F. Davis Heads Lawrence County Red Cross Chapter
R F Davis was named chairman of the Lawrence County Chapter American Red Cross at the annual meeting on South Mercer street. J Glenn Berry is first vice chairman A A Shoup second vice chairman Norman E Clark treasurer and Mrs Mary Conti secretary Orville Potter is executive secretary. The year’s activities covered first aid life saving nursing home hygiene and disaster relief. flood relief raised 14577.94 plus large food donations to national headquarters.
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R. F. Davis
Lawrence County
American Red Cross
South Mercer Street
Davis
J. Glenn Berry
A. A. Shoup
Bessemer
Norman E. Clark
Mary Conti
Orville Potter
New Castle
Roosevelt outlines plan for two new cabinet departments
President Roosevelt proposes a sweeping government reorganization to keep him as sole manager of the executive branch. The plan creates the Department of Social Welfare and the Department of Public Works, adds six executive assistants, abolishes the Civil Service Commission for a merit-based Civil Service Administrator, replaces the comptroller general with an Auditor General, and places over 100 independent agencies under a new structure.
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George Durno
Attorney General
Congress
Condition Of Ross Unchanged
Sam Ross, a B. and O. chief clerk shot in the back weeks ago, remains in unchanged condition at New Castle hospital per family reports.
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Sam Ross
Edgewood Avenue
New Castle Hospital
Suburban Day Offers Bargains in New Castle
The January 13 Suburban Day brings 40 New Castle merchants with special one day prices. Home essentials including heavy clothing and household goods will be offered. shoppers from Lawrence County and beyond are invited to New Castle to see deals and save as winter gear and needed items go on sale.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Believe Boy Dead After Days Kidnapping Tragedy
The 10 year old Charles Mattson, snatched from his parents home 17 days ago, was found dead near Everett. Coroner T H Long conferred with G Men on inquest. Authorities believe the boy died four to five days before discovery from a head wound and signs of brutal torture.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
T. H. Long
G-Men
Harold Nathan
Everett
Mattson
Charles
Edgar Hoover Flies East During Kidnap Case Hunt
CHICAGO Jan 12 J Edgar Hoover left for Washington DC by an American Airlines plane after a forenoon conference with agents D M Ladd and A H Johnson Hoover remained in close touch with the Pacific coast pursuit of the Charles Mattson kidnap murder case choosing not to travel to Tacoma to direct the hunt personally
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International News Service
Chicago
Charles Mattson
Pacific
J. Edgar Hoover
American Airlines
Washington, DC
Tacoma
D. M. Ladd
A. H. Johnson
Hoover
Body of Man Is Found In River
Funeral services were held for Harvey Hendershot 21 of Sherrett at Kittanning after his body was recovered from the Allegheny river near Manorville. He drowned on November 13 when a boat ferrying workers to the No. 9 dam site overturned and sank.
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Kittanning
Harvey Hendershot
Sherrett
Allegheny River
Manorville
No. 9
Death records released for local and nearby residents
Pasquale Ross aged 79 of Moravia street extension. William S Williams 61 of Mercer RD G. Mrs Nancy Long 78 of Mercer county. Wallace J Wysner 51 of 309 Knox street. George W Lloyd of Hollywood California. Reese Llewellyn Davis 60 of Youngstown Ohio.
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Pasquale Ross
Moravia Street
William S. Williams
Mercer
Nancy Long
Mercer County
Wallace J. Wysner
Knox Street
George W. Lloyd
Hollywood
Cal
Reese Llewellyn Davis
Youngstown
Nepotism Bill Aims to Bar Government Relatives
Rep. J. R. Mitchell of Tennessee introduces a bill to prohibit President Roosevelt from naming relatives to government posts and extend the ban to any official appointing relatives within the third degree. He argues legislation must cover a broad scope despite defending Roosevelt’s specific appointment.
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Bill
Washington
Roosevelt
James
House
J. R. Mitchell
Tennessee
Mr. Roosevelt
Mitchell
Hunt for Slayer of Young Bride in New York City
Detectives combed Harlem for a suspected casual caller in the brutal murder of Mrs. Mary H. Chase a 25 year old bride slain in her Jackson Heights apartment. Officials say the victim knew and trusted the former service employee who is being questioned.
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New York City
International News Service
New York
Harlem
Mary H. Chase
Jackson Heights
Nancy Titterton
New Castle School Board Set for Wednesday Meeting
The New Castle School Board will meet Wednesday night January 13 in the Administration building on East Street at 7:30. Little business beyond routine matters is expected.
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New Castle
East Street
Hitler signals cautious move to halt Spanish volunteers
Berlin reports Hitler ready to stop flow of German men and arms to Spain if a guaranteed non intervention by Britain and other powers excludes Reds from aiding Madrid. He seeks iron clad safeguards before commitments, amid skepticism over bloc actions and Soviet naval involvement.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Spain
Britain
Madrid
Hitler
Mediterranean
Italy
Wisdon
Hundreds Join In Manhunt For Tacoma Slayer
Police, federal agents, and hundreds of citizens joined a massive Northwest manhunt for the slayer of 10 year old Charles Mattson. Blue clay found on the victim’s frozen fingers is a key clue guiding investigators toward a location where the boy was held.
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International News Service
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
G-men
Northwest
Everett
Here
Mrs. Mattson in Serious Condition after Kidnapping Death
Mrs. William W. Mattson remains in a serious condition in Tacoma after learning her 10 year old son Charles was kidnapped and murdered by an abductor. The family, previously trusting, is described as badly shaken as the tragedy sinks in.
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International News Service
Tacoma
Wash
William W. Mattson
Charles
Point Defiance
Arthur Mometer and the Cameraman’s Bittersweet Claim
A quirky verse says the cameraman bears no blame for published photos. The critic is Dame Natwee and her tricks who passes faces to the crowd. It notes cold weather of thirty four.
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Old Dame
Natwee
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G-Man
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William
Neal
Pierre J. Huss
By Ralph B. Jordan
Mrs. Mattson
Arthur Mometer
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