Editor Walter Liggett Killed In Minnesota Graft Clash
Walter Liggett, noted Minnesota editor and fierce foe of Governor Floyd Olson, was shot to death in an alley while driving home with his wife and daughter. Isadore Blumenfeld alias Kid Cann denied direct involvement as police investigated a liquor case link and a recorded telephone exchange with Meyer Schuldberg. Liggett, born February 14, 1886, in Minnesota, published The Fifth Column weekly and authored The Frozzy, with his wife, two children, and Robert St Paul advertiser surviving.
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Minneapolis
Day
Walter Liggett
Stormy Petrel
Minnesota
Floyd St. Olson
Mr. Liggett
Marda
Isadore Blumenfeld
Wid Cann
Charles F. Urschel
Blane
al Marxen
Liggett
Meyerschuldberg
Marxen
Schuldberg
Dberg
Olsen
Minn
Econd
Robert
St. Paul
Hauptmann Attourney Denied New Supreme Court Review
The Associated Press reports on December 10 that the Hauptmann defense faced setbacks as the Supreme Court denied a plea for review. New evidence was presented by the defense, including claims tied to the ladder and floorboard exhibits, seeking a new trial or commutation of the death sentence. Justice W. Trenchard Fleming weighs the motions as the record awaits the high court’s ruling.
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Ron. N. J
Brune
Richard Haupt
Kidnann
Bronx
Charles A. J. Fisher
Haupt
W. Trenchard
Fleming
Court of
Ann
Trenchard
Supreme’s Court
Government allotment for Scioto county community farm project
Rexford Tugwell announced a $306,950 initial grant for Scioto county under the resettlement program. The plan funds 10 acre farms for 60 families and 40 acre farms for 20 families as part of a broader nationwide move to relocate farming families from eroded lands to more productive areas in Ohio and adjoining counties.
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Vinton County
Scioto
Ohio
Rexford G. Tugwell
Government Resettlement Administration
Washington
Tugwell
Scioto County
Vinton
Muskingum
Muskingum County
Farmers Demand Realignment of Economic Controls
United States Farm Bureau federation leaders at their 37th annual convention in Chicago outlined the federation’s demands for policy changes. President Roosevelt promoted his farm relief program and trade gains, while Edward A. O Neal pledged support and listed key farm aims including eliminating monopolies removing tariff subsidies ending subsidies for favored groups restricting bankers powers and establishing a permanent social security program to shield farmers from life hazards. Secretary Henry Wallace spoke on the convention program as delegates weighed critiques of the AAA program and considered the corn hog agreement for 1936.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Washington
Notre Dameniversity
South Bend
Ind
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Federation
AAA
O'Neal
Farm Federation
Roosevelt urges world to end persecution for religious freedom
President Roosevelt in accepting an honorary Notre Dame degree urged all nations to follow America’s lead in religious liberty and toleration. The address, given in South Bend, emphasized a global commitment to end persecution and uphold free worship.
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South Bend
Ind
America
Roosevelt
Notre Dame University
Flood Hits Houston. Hundreds Homeless and One Dead
Flood waters receded in Houston leaving hundreds homeless, one dead, nearly two dozen missing, and damages pegged over two million dollars. National guardsmen patrolled flood zones to deter vandalism while police and fire crews searched wreckage for bodies.
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Houston
Tex
National
Body of Missing Woman Is Found
Special to The Times reports the body of a missing woman has been located, details pending, investigation ongoing. Authorities say human remains were found in a location not disclosed. The case has sparked ongoing public concern and police ask for tips.
Split Opinion Hinted In Questioning In AAA Case
Supreme Court arguments on the AAA constitutionality split observers expect, with Justices Hughes and Roberts quiet as Pepper and Reed spar over delegation of power and local regulation. In a second thread, a Kentucky mystery ends as Mrs. Alice Hinkle Brown's body is found near Peachorchard hill, with $600 in old bills suggesting robbery as motive. The Hoosac Mills case centers on taxes and potential agricultural regulation, with January rulings anticipated.
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Supreme Court
Wines
Hughes
Roberts
Louisa
Alice Hinkle Brown
John” Brown
Peach Orchard
Lawrence County
Peach Orchard Hill
Brown
Nelson Hughes
Peachorchard
Robert Brown
Rufus Davis
Lonely Hill
John Spurlock
Big Laurel
Bills
Peachorchard Hill
Clifford
Mr. Reed
Brandeis
Stone
Mr. Pepper
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Reed
Arrest Expected To Halt Passage Of Counterfeit Coins
Deputy Sheriff Green Howard and Agent King of the justice department said arrest of Jack Conn from Bath county at a Lynp home would halt passage of many counterfeit nickels in this region. After coins were placed in Catlettsburg slot machines the license number led to his arrest. Conn admitted making the coins claiming an uncle showed him the process and that he destroyed his tools.
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Green Howard
King
Department of Justice
Huntington
Jack Conn
Bath County
Lynp
Tygart Creek
Catlettsburg
Conn
Unecle
Rew
Supreme Court Judges Warn Against State Encroachment
The Supreme Court delivered two rulings limiting federal power over state rights. Justice Cardozo led a unanimous view that the Home Owners Loan Act of 1935 cannot authorize state building and loan associations to obtain federal charters without state consent. Justice Roberts authored a 6 to 3 decision barring a federal tax on liquor manufacturers and dealers operating in certain states.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Administration
Justce Benjamin N. Cardozo
Owen J. Roberts
City Hall contract awarded in New Boston project
The New Boston council awarded the city hall contract to R F Johnson of Service Construction Co for 38 111 with two alternates cutting interior finish and stairway costs. The project to cost 50 000 funded 22 500 by federal grant and 27 500 by the city. Plumbing by Walter A Ruhman Co Lexington 2200 heating by Stephens Plumbing and Electric Portsmouth 2595 wiring by Universal Electric Portsmouth 1500. The two story fireproof building will face Gallia street and include 18 offices a council chamber mayor’s office and police court room with a basement 60 by 57 feet and space for a jail. All council members voted unanimously.
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New Boston
R. F. Johnson
Service Construction Co
New Boston Council
PWA
Devoss
Donaldson
Mr. Johnson
W. H. Norton
Columbus
Council Chamber
Walter A. Ruhlman
Ruhiman
The
Universal Electric Co
Portsmouth
Red Sox Purchase Foxx and Marcum from Athletics
Boston Red Sox announce the acquisition of Jimmy Foxx and pitcher Johnny Marcum from the Athletics for cash. Eddie Collins, the team’s general manager, says Foxx will play first base. A subsequent deal near £500,000 is expected to bring outfielder Roger Cramer and infielder Irie McNair, plus several players.
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Chicago
Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Foxx
Johnny Marcum
Athletics
Gordon Rhodes
George Eavino
Syracuse
Eddie Collins
Red Sox
Roger Cramer
Irie McNair
Boston
Fixx
Collins
Sixteen Die In Alberta Mine Blast Near Lethbridge
In Coalhurst Alberta the bodies of 16 miners were brought to surface and identified as rescue work began. J Andrews heads provincial mine rescue and investigates yesterday's Lethbridge Collieries explosion that killed 16 as three others were hospitalized and fourteen escaped.
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Coalhurst
Alta
Alberta
J. Andrews
Lethbridge
Naval Parley Delegates Ask Japan For Demands Outline
Reports from London say Britain’s cabinet opposed Sir Samuel Hoare plan for peace in the Italo Ethiopian war and negotiations reopen in Paris. In parliament Prime Minister Baldwin faced opposition questions while dominion high commissioners gathered at the foreign office. Desultory fighting continued on the Italian Ethiopian front as the League of Nations delay oil embargo talks. War front bayonet clashes were reported from Rome by Italian correspondents detailing actions of Badoglio and Graziani.
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London
Foreign Office
Paris
House of Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
Italy
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Mussolini
Geneva
League
Great Britain
Tome
East Africa
Rome
Pietro Badoglio
Rudolfo Graziani
Horse Drawn Coach Carries Chandler to Kentucky Governor Inauguration
Frankfort December 10 Albert Benjamin Chandler aged 37 arrived in Frankfort to be inaugurated as the 46th governor of Kentucky. A large crowd filled the city as Postmaster General Farley Governor McNutt and Senator Byrd joined retiring Governor Laffoon in offering good wishes. Laffoon issued 52 Kentucky colonel commissions on his last day and created a wave of 7000 colonels nationwide. For the first time in a generation the inaugural procession used horses to pull the governor’s carriage with Chandler riding in an old fashioned coach beside Laffoon Chief Justice Clay and Master of Ceremonies Hamilton.
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Albert Benjamin
Happy) Chandler
Commonwealth of Kentucky
James A. Farley
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Kentucky
Ruby Laffoon
Grays
Laffoon
William Rogers Clay
Kentucky Court of Appeals
President Roosevelts return to work after leave
President Roosevelt, sunburned from the South, returns to the White House to begin three weeks of work before Congress convenes January 3. Top tasks include next year's budget, the annual state of the nation message, and Burma relief. A late afternoon White House conference with financial advisers was summoned to discuss the budget for the next fiscal year starting July 1.
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Roosevelt
White House
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74Th Congress
Ohio seeks 1.5 million relief funds for counties
Ohio legislature reconvenes to push a bill moving 1.5 million dollars from general funds to distressed counties to be repaid by future utility excise tax shares. The measure follows a prior 750 thousand dollar allocation with limited available revenues and legislative debate on restricting emergency levies.
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Ohio
Senate
House
Senate Taxation Committee
Mark Copeland
Cleveland
Realty Recovery League
Sydney A. Hesse
Paris And Tokyo Stand Against Curtailing Submarine Fleets
Paris and Tokyo may unite to resist moves to curb undersea fleets and ban U boat warfare. Officials indicate a pact could shape responses at naval talks as pressure mounts from Allied powers. Countries stress strategic balance and freedom of the seas amid rising tensions.
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Paris
Tokyo
Two Drivers Fined in Portsmouth Traffic Cases
In Portsmouth Monday two men were fined for driving while intoxicated after a collision on Harmon street injured Miss Dora Motts. Howard Bazier 33 of 1803 Williams street paid 100 dollars and costs. Clinton Sheets 26 of 826 Ninth street paid 200 dollars and costs and had his license suspended six months. Motts 21 of 2238 Charles street suffered back injuries and shock when a door opened and she was thrown into the street as Garnet Baldridge 21 and Luther Flannery 16 drove two cars into a Harm ond alley intersection. She was taken home and is employed at the Williams plant.
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Harmon Street
Portsmouth
Howard Bazier
Williams Street
Clinton Sheets
Ninth Street
August Frederick
Sixth Street
Dora Motts
Charles Street
Garnet Baldridge
Luther Flannery
Seventh Street
Harmon
Miss Motts
Baldridge
Hunt
Biggs
Stockdale
Williams
Temperature Report From Temperatures Observer Schirrman
At 11 a m today the reading is 48 with a minimum of 38. Yesterday’s high was 38. One year ago today the maximum reached 23 and the minimum 16.
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Schirrman
Many Slain in Battle as Manchukuoan Invasion Advances
Reports from Katgan say an invading Manchukuoan army with tanks and planes drove Chahar special police into Kuyuan after fighting erupted this morning. The takeover leaves Japanese led Manchukuo forces in control of more Chinese territory and police under siege in Kuyuan.
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Chines
Chahar
Kuyuan
Manchukuo
Katgan
Tan Takahashi
Takahashi
Kwantung Army
Manchukupe
Demilitarized Zone
China
Japan
Second Clipper Leaves Alameda for Manila Flight
In Alameda California on Monday at 617 p m the Philippine Clipper departed as the second leg of a trans Pacific airmail run to Manila. The sister ship of the China Clipper carried about 15000 letters destined for the Hawaiian Islands Guam and the Philippines.
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Manila
Hawaiian Islands
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