Hatchet Wielder Receives Seven Year Term in Maryland Penitentiary
Martha Brown colored of near Burkittsville Maryland was found guilty of manslaughter in the border case involving Charles Lucas also colored. After four hours deliberation the jury returned a verdict at 9 15 p m Wednesday and Judge Arthur D Willard sentenced Brown to seven years in the Maryland Penitentiary. The trial featured testimony from seven state witnesses and ten defense witnesses with Brown claiming self defense against Lucas who had threatened to kill her and frequently beat her. Brown said she armed with a hatchet after Lucas threatened to shoot her and then he lunged with a pistol resulting in his bleeding and death.
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Cape of Martha Row
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May Probe Nazis 1 Committee to Begin Hearings
Rep Dickstein of New York, chair of the House immigration committee, announced public hearings would open November 14 on Nazi activities in the United States. He said material would reveal Nazi propaganda here and urged Labor Department scrutiny of Heinz Spank Knoebel, a Nazi propaganda figure in New York with a view to deportation. The hearings aim to broaden the investigation and inform Congress.
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Dickpein
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Germany
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Heinz Spankknoebel
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Congress
Ladies Aid Meets at Zion Reform Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of Zion Reform Church in Charlesville held its regular October meeting at Miss Ethel Zimmerman’s home. Mrs Susie Zimmerman led the session with scripture, prayer, and song as ten members and five visitors attended. The group adjourned to meet November 36 at Mrs Addie Wachter’s home after a business session and refreshments.
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Relief camps planned for penniless, aid push across states
Washington reports a government plan to build a chain of relief camps to shelter the unemployed and feed the needy this winter while stabilizing markets. Initial outlay estimated from 2000 to 50000 dollars, with bids due November 6 for 15 million pounds of canned beef to be distributed through stores and wholesalers.
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Relief Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
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Fetal Gregery Stores
Rewah Villas Cens Asseslu Hey Lit
Hopkins Aeid
May Use Troops to Catch Convicts
Authorities plan to deploy troops to pursue escapees reported to be on the loose. Military support is being considered to apprehend the fugitives and restore order in the region.
Moore Banks Looted as Governor Considers Guard Action
Governor Paul V. McNutt said he was weighing plans to mobilize the Indiana National Guard to pursue a gang of convicts linked to violent incidents in a nearby state. He did not specify unit numbers or exact deployment details, noting options would depend on circumstances.
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Paul V. McNutt
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Ohio
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Bank Robberry Links Ties to Indiana City Band Members
Indiana state police probe whether Che contract s the state prison in December remains in Indiana. Nine arrested in connection with Ting and Indiana bank robberies. two identified as Louis Baggett of Galesburg and John Butanos of South Bend. One suspect allegedly aided by buried $1,500 in bonds. Also notes flu season impacts work absences.
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Peoria
Fred Montgomery
Ting
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Montgomery
Louis Baggett
Galesburg
John Butanos
Sid
Compliance Division of NRA Formed by Johnson
Washington Oct. 25. Hugh S Johnson forms a new NRA compliance division to enforce permanent codes nationwide. He will lead the division and chair a national compliance board to handle charges before escalation to the FTC or Atty. Gen. A separate association division will be set up under Thomas Hammond to plan and advise on industrial self government. Over 150 miles of iron pipe will be used in the Boulder Dam refrigeration plant.
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