Police Trail Alvin Karpis After Escape
Nation reels as Alvin Karpis and Harry Campbell flee a New Jersey hotel after a gun battle with police. Authorities, including Department of Justice agents, sweep southern New Jersey roads in pursuit, with two women left behind as the pair vanished from the scene.
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Alvin Karpis
International News Service
Atlantic Cry
N. J
Department of Justice
Mddward
G. Bremer
St. Paul
Karpis
Karpis-Barker
Ang
Olinger
Harry Campbell
New Jersey
Dense fog slows traffic in Lawrence County roads
Sunday evening fog slowed travel across Lawrence County highways with autos left parked overnight on the New Castle Youngstown route. Motorists found roads slippery without chains on Saturday afternoon, later removing chains as temperatures rose. Weekend rains boosted local stream levels after months of low precipitation.
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Lawrence County
Youne Pa Newe
New Castle
Youngstown
Daily Weather Report Summary From U S Weather
U S weather statistics report two 24 hour periods. The 24 hour period ending 9 am shows a maximum 52 and minimum 40 with 0.25 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 9 feet. The period ending Sunday morning at 5 am records a maximum temperature of 50, a minimum of 28 and 0.79 inches of rain.
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U. S
Hauptmann says he is not afraid
International News Service reports from Flemington New Jersey that Bruno Hauptmann declares he is not afraid and expects acquittal. He believes the state failed to prove he kidnapped the Lindbergh baby and expresses readiness to testify. He says he is not worried about cross examination and wants to tell the truth.
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Hauptmann
Dorothy Kilgallen
International
Mews Service
Flemington, N. J
Senior Class Baccalaureate Sermon At Ben Franklin High
Griff Thomas a school board member and minister delivered a baccalaureate sermon on opportunities and responsibilities to the January graduating class of Senior High School. Attendance filled the Ben Franklin auditorium to capacity with several hundred turned away. Weather aided turnout and the service closed with commencement activities continued on page two.
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Griff Thomas
Ben Franklin Junior High School
Supreme Court Rejects Plea by Mooney Prisoner Case
The Supreme Court rejected Thomas J. Mooney's plea for habeas corpus, directing that any petition must first go to the California Supreme Court. The ruling, without prejudice, leaves Mooney a path to seek relief through state courts while he continues his lifelong fight to prove innocence in the 1916 San Francisco preparedness parade bombings.
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Cinternacionsl News Service
Washington
Supreme Court Today
Thomas J. Mooney
California
High Tribunal
California Supreme Court
Mooney
High Court
San Francisco
Cold Wave to Cut Western Pa Temperatures
Pittsburgh area faces a plunging cold wave with a predicted five degree drop after a morning near 60. Forecaster W S Brotzman cautions of snow as a storm moves in from the northwest, with a southeast breeze lifting readings before the change. Meanwhile Mrs Clara Guido of Bleakley Avenue shows slight improvement after a serious operation at New Castle hospital.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
W. 3S. Brotzman
Erin
Mercury
Clara Guido
Bleakley Avenue
New Castle Hospital
No Decision Delayed in Gold Case by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recessed until February 4 without issuing a ruling on the notable gold cases. A large crowd gathered in and around the small court room, left disappointed by the delay.
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Bulletie
Washington
Supreme Court
Legislature Reassembles For Major Budget Work In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the first Democratic governor in 40 years begins a new session. The legislature plans a revision of Pennsylvania's 60 year old constitution, with Attorney Charles J. Marquett’s bill ready for tonight’s 9 o'clock convening. Governor Earle aims to push the basic law amid financial problems, while the budget message awaits.
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Sydney H. Eiges
International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Charles J. Marquett
Senate
George H. Earle
Hearings Open On President Security Plan In Congress
Washington January 21 The administration economic security program begins to move through Congress as the House Ways and Means Committee opens hearings with hopes of fast action. Chairman Dough ton promises night sessions while the Senate Finance Committee is to hear the measure tomorrow. Despite protests over the $30 old age pension and other costs supporters anticipate broad approval. Dr E E Witte will testify for the committee followed by Secretary of Labor Perkins with more witnesses to come.
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William 8. Neal
International ‘News Arvice
Washington
Adinistration
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Doughton
North Carolina
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Wagner
New York
E. E. Witte
Committee On Economic Security
House Committee
Perkins
Death Notices From Local City Records
Death notices list individuals with ages and street addresses including Mrs. Charles Vv. Dean aged 62 of East Washington Street and Mrs. William M. Fitzer aged 32 West Washington Street extension along with Robert E. Smith 47 Went North Street and others in Hickory township Slippery Rock and nearby towns. Notable entries include Mrs. Mildred Shields King 20 Elizabeth Street James H. Anderson 78 Wood Street Mary Jane Gibson 77 Slippery Rock township and John Glenn McKim 59 Elwood City with several more.
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Charles Vv. Dean
Washington Street
William M. Fitzer
Robert E. Smith
North Street
Jane M. Patterson
Hickory Township
Nicholas Christie
Park Avenue
Katie Jane Cross
New Castle
Slippery Rock Road
Mildred Shields King
Elizabeth Street
James H. Anderson
Wood Street
Mary Jane Gibson
Will Grill Mais About Kidnaping
Robert Mais and his mob, under heavy guard in route to Philadelphia, face grilling by police over the disappearance of William Weiss. Rumors claim a confessed killer implicated Mass associates and aides in Wells slaying, while exonerating Marle McKeever.
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Philadelphia
Robert Mais
Weiss
International News Service
New York
William Weiss
M Underworld
Gane
Wells
Edwin Gale
Marty Farrell
Mass
Walter Lagenza
Marle McKeever
Kentucky relief agency bans dogs on aid lists
Kentucky Emergency Relief administration took a firm stance against listing dogs on relief. Affected families in one county owned 105 dogs, many fat and slick, with 63 puppies born last year. The agency upheld the right to keep scraps and jest-overs for the dogs, noting that ensuring the babies are nourished remains the bigger relief task.
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Louisville
Kentucky Emergency Relief Administration
Kentucky
RERA
Prosecution Of Hauptmann Is Nearing Close
Prosecution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann and his wife Alla enters cross examination as defense witnesses this week. The state plans to rest by Tuesday or Wednesday, followed by defense opening statements. Hauptmann’s testimony is expected to begin next, with Edward J. Reilly aiming for a rested, fresh account from Hauptmann in his own words. The defense seeks to have Hauptmann’s direct testimony fill a full day.
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James L. Kilgallen
Mews
Flemington
N. J
Brugo
Richard Hauptmann
Alla
Lloyd Fisher
Hauptmann
Hythe
Hauptmannhammer
Nine Injured In Lewistown Bus Crash
A New York to Chicago bus plunged over an embankment in the Lewistown Narrows injuring nine. Among the seriously hurt were Rose Kramer and Nellie Moulton. Several others from Chicago New York and Rockford were treated. Earl Perry the driver escaped injury. All expected to recover.
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International News Service
Lewistown
New York
Chicago
Lewistown “Narrows
Rose Kramer
Nellie Moulton
Pearl Schachtman
Diana Platt
1Rence B. Moyer
Wll
Joseph Cozgrove
Anda. Frankelin Pierce
Emerson’ Hincbellite
Rockford
Julius Ginsburg
Brooklyn
Earl Perry
Garner and Jones Praised as Washington Powers
A New York dispatch notes Jack Garner vice president and Jesse Jones head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as influential figures in Roosevelt era policy. The piece lauds Garner’s long experience and Jones’s financial clout, calling them efficient and indispensable to governance.
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New York
Jen
le H
Washington
Erein Ino Terons
Jack Garner
Roosevelt
Garner
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance
Jares
Jones
Robt P Clarke Hurt In Crash Near West Middlesex
Robt P Clarke 29 of 910 North Mercer Street is in Buhl hospital Sharon with a fractured skull and extensive injuries after his car crashed into a culvert near West Middlesex early Sunday. Passengers Rosalie Canada 22 of 118 Milton Street suffers a fractured left ankle and arm bruises. Time of crash unknown. believed they left New Castle around 1 15 Sunday morning. The event was found around 1 30 by J T Martin of Washington DC who saw the car in a ditch.
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Robert P. Clarke
North
Mercer Street
Buhl Hospital
Sharon
West Middlesex
Rosalie Canada
Milton Street
Buh Hospital
New Castle
J.T. Martin
Washington
Clarke
House To Pass Bill As Desired By Roosevelt
Washington January 21 The administration will pass the combined 4.88 billion work relief and direct relief bill in the House exactly as Roosevelt desires The Appropriations Committee prepared to report the bill and a gag rule was drafted The measure includes 4 billion for job projects and 886 million to sustain direct relief until works program starts This includes proposals for expanding the plan including a 100 billion fund The speakers say the House will grant the president broad authority to use the funds to minimize unemployment
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Don
Pennsylvania
House
Fire aboard Valverda controlled by crew says wireless
London reports that the oil tanker Valverda in mid ocean had fire in the engine room brought under control by its crew. Half a dozen vessels rushed to aid but the fire subsided and the ship was out of danger with the crew unharmed.
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Miternational News Service
London
Valverda
Plan To Retain Relief Personnel
Harrisburg report says no sweeping changes to state emergency relief board staff. Robert J. Johnson, newly appointed executive director, pledges continued focus on performance and aiding unemployed Pennsylvanians, while promising thorough, prompt investigation of illegitimate complaints.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
State Emergency Relief Board
Robert J. Johnson
Johnson
Eric H. Biddie
Pennsylvania
Relief Administration
Hauptmann Deposits Revealed In Lindbergh Case Trial
U S Revenue agent William E Frank testified money details show Bruno Richard Hauptmann and his wife Anna held 203.90 in cash on April 2 1932 the day Lindbergh ransom was paid. From that date until September 19 1934 they deposited 1694 in brokerage accounts and 9073 25 in banks while assets declined since the kidnapping.
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James J. Kilgallen
Hauptmann
Ertroom
Elemson
N. Jan
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Anna
Hauptmans
William ©. Frank
United States
The
Revenue Bureau
David T. Wilentz
Frank
Sub-Zero Wave Hits Northwest
Sub-zero temperatures grip the Northwest and Midwest with frigid air and snow flurries forecast across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Northern Texas, lower Missouri and Kansas residents stay indoors around radiators as Chicago faces 10 degrees below zero tonight. Heldsha, Montana records 48 degrees below zero as the coldest in the region.
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International News
Lassices
Chicago
Mississippi
Missouri
Texas
Kansas
W. Day
Heldha
Mont
Careless Arthur Mometer Faces Wife’s Sharp Reproof
A flawed man, Arthur Mometer, often forgets duties and drops his umbrella. His wife scolds him firmly, guiding him to proper conduct as she corrects his manner. The scene ends with him subdued and aware of his faults.
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Eable
House ‘Ways and Means
Will
Mais
Margaret Stedman
Bernice Butters
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Longgaret Stedman
Berlin
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Bert of Honor
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Milwaukee
Robt. P. Clarke
Arthur Mometer
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