Milne Confesses Kidnap Tale Was Publicity Hoax
J Edgar Hoover says Caleb J Milne, 23, staged a kidnap ruse to gain a stage job. He faked a telephone call, mailed a $20000 ransom note, taped himself with pins mistaken for wounds, and travelled from New York to New Jersey and Pennsylvania before being found near Doylestown. He faces U S charges after routine questioning.
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J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Caleb J. Milne
Mr. Hoover
Pennsylvania
New York City
Milne
Doylestown
Woodstock
N. Y
Federal Bureau
Grandfather apologizes over Caleb Milne kidnap hoax
The grandfather of Caleb J Milne IV says he is sorry about the kidnap hoax but will not pursue prosecution. Milne Jr a retired textile manufacturer faced a $20 000 ransom demand and was told by justice officials the case had sketchy data. A noted observer said he believed Milne was very sick when contacted in Doylestown.
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Hoover
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Gracie Square
Philadelphia
Pel 2
Trenton
N. J
Doylestown
Caleb J, Milne IV
Caleb J, Milne Jr
Department of Justice
Mr. Milne
King
Robert Keaser
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Moonshine Tragedy Claims Six Lives in Liquippa
A Christmas tragedy in Liquippa Pennsylvania kills six neighbors after drinking moonshine. Two women and four men die in their homes near steel mill shadows, with others in critical condition. Dr. Jerry Miller, who treated the victims, says the deaths followed rapid intoxication and paralysis.
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Hestacks
Wilds
Ome
Thenir
Jery Miller
Aaid
Mutilated recluse found dead in locked cabin
An 83 year old man, James Norris, was found mutilated in his locked cabin on a rural road near Augusta Kentucky. He suffered severe ax wounds to the head and body with multiple amputations and dental damage. Neighbors William White and Ryan Schweitzer forced entry after finding doors bolted. authorities suspect murder though no robbery motive is evident. An inquest was scheduled with Bracken County Coroner D F List.
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Here
Cor Dan List
James Norris
Mr. Norris
William White
Ryan
Schweltser
Henry Wood
White
Norris
Bracken County
D. F. List
Schweitzer
Army Planes Hit Mauna Loa In Hawaii Lava Bombardment
Five Army planes conducted a nighttime attack on Mauna Loa, dropping twenty 600 pound bombs. Reported hits struck the lava river near the 11 000 foot level, with witnesses seeing smoke and earth blast skyward from about 40 miles from Hilo.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Mauna Loa
Thelma Todd Death Mystery Deepens As Guests Denied
Los Angeles officials questioned who was Thelma Todd's guest at the time of her death in a case highlighting a mysterious invitation to a Ford cocktail party. Roland West and Pat di Cicco disputed claims of a guest role, while investigators sought toxicology results and details of recent beatings amid a tense grand jury hearing.
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Thelma Todd
Roland West
Charles
Duke) York
Pasquale
Pat) di Cleeo
Miss Todd
Wallace Ford
Thelma
West
Grand Jury
Ida
Lapino
Miss Lindsay
Lindsay
Lord Landsdowne
Columbus
Suboena
George Rochester
York
Landsdowne
Mr. West
R. Schafer
Gas Fatality Kills Five In Patchogue Family
In Patchogue New York on December 28 a house gas leak from escaping coal gas killed the entire Jarrell family. Robert T. Jarrell 33 was found dead in the cellar near the furnace by a coworker who went to wake him. Mrs Jarrell 27 lay near the crib with sons William 4 and Allen 2. Robert Jr. 6 was found dead in his bed.
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Patchogue
N. Y
Robert T. Jarrell
Jarrell
Arthur Beer
Jerrell
Jerrel
Regions for U S administration urged in Roosevelt plan
A national resources committee report to President Roosevelt favors creating 10 to 12 regional capitals as centers of administration. The plan aims to concentrate field headquarters and unify regional agencies, replacing the current 108 district arrangements across 73 agencies.
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Washington
National Resources Committee
Jekes
Wallace, Raper and
Perkins
Harry J. Hopking
U. S
Smith Invited To White House For Liberty League Dinner
Alfred E. Smith is invited to attend the American Liberty League dinner with President Roosevelt in Washington on January 25. He has not replied, and his aides say he will likely stay at his hotel or return to New York. Smith remains a Liberty League charter member and vocal critic of the New Deal.
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Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
American Liberty League
New Deal
New Steel Ee Ee
Smith
White House
New York
Liberty League
New Outlook
Houston
League
Uruguayan Rift With Russia Reveals Move To Fight Communism
Montevideo declares breaking diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia and uncovers a plan for a South American united front against communism. President Terra signs the decree after Moscow embassy staff are expelled and the Uruguayan charge d affaires is recalled.
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Russia
Montevideo
Uruguay
All America
Gabriel Terra
Alexander Mirkin
Moscow
Brazil
Temperatures Report Confusing Note from Lehirrman
The snippet shows a weather note with garbled times and temperatures for today and yesterday. It mentions a temperature reading around a minimum near one and a maximum readout similar to Sh and a reference to last year’s values. The legibility is poor and many figures are unclear.
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Lehirrman
Ti A.m
Lake White in Pike county to receive 2000 maintenance funds
Columbus December 28. The revised appropriation bill before the legislature would allot 2000 to Lake White in Pike county for maintenance and betterments. The 1036 expenses listed include automobiles, patrol and work boats, bathing beach materials, and a new boathouse with office. Total maintenance set at 9375 with additions bringing motor boats to 10625.
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Columbus
Lake White
Pike County
Department of Public Works
Montana Terrorist Knight Shot by Possemen
William Henry Knight accused of killing four men and held responsible for a Seattle officer and two Montana deaths. He was cornered at a Butte home, held by James Gilligan and family, and fatally shot by Jack Duggan after fleeing the scene.
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Mont
William Henry Knight
Montana
James Gilligan
Knight
Jack Duggan
Gilligan
Seattle
Thomas Meehan
Tom O'Neill
Frank Walsh
Butte
Floyd Woods
Madison River
Jean Miller
Philippines face revolt chills Manila reports
Warnings spread of possible uprising in the provinces as radicals threaten a Manila return from exile in Japan. A labor group named Reus of Sweat in Lagana province plans a 500-strong demonstration on Kiel day amid Communist rumors near Bulecan province.
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Young Commonwealth
Japan
Reus of Sweat
Lagana
Deean
Ethiopians Win Vital Battles in African War
Haile Selassie faction reports fresh successes against Italy as Ethiopian troops retake Abbi Addi near the northern front. Ethiopian communiques claim 20 Italian officers and many natives killed, plus 100 Italian native soldiers captured, while Rome reports Ethiopian retreat in a third stiff clash within 10 days.
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Addis Ababa
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Abbi Addi
Haile Selassie
Rome
Laval Wins In Test
Paris reports the chamber of deputies backed Premier Laval with a confidence vote of 206 to 267. The result solidifies Laval’s cabinet amid political tension and indicates parliamentary support in the French government.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Premier Laval
Ethiopia Warfront Shifts as Peace Talk Moves Forward
Reports say Ethiopian forces face air attacks near Afgaga pass after clashes on the Takkaze river. German sources note Hitler's stance on armament limits while Franco-Russian ties face debate in Paris. Addis Ababa confirms peace talks under League of Nations with five points including Italian troop withdrawal and Ethiopian sovereignty.
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Mnes
Tembien
Corteapee
Afgaga Pass
Takkaze
Hitler
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Party
M. Laval
East Africa
Italy
Leon Brumm
Great Britain
League of Nations
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Blast Wrecks Armco Building in Middletown
A December 28 gas line blast at the American Rolling Mill Co in Middletown toppled a three story brick office and lab building causing about 75000 dollars in damage. The unoccupied structure damaged adjacent buildings and windows nearly a mile away. Police report extensive damage to the general office across the street.
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Middletown
American Rolling Miller
Charles R. Hook
M. K. Byrd
Hinton Woman Murdered as Sheriff Prepares Charges
In Summers County West Virginia Dee Barry a 28 year old man said to target a youth for marriage to his daughter died in the scene of a fatal shooting during a dispute over a dead love affair. Herman Ellison 40 wounded and his wife Mrs Ellison killed. Ray Burrows 23 had married another girl. Ellison and George Bartels 50 faced off in the kitchen and were stabbed with a butcher knife. Sheriff J C Dillon reported the case as a murder investigation.
Knox urges Ohioans to awaken tax consciousness
Colonel Knox tells Republican editors in Columbus to mobilize a tax conscious electorate to curb government waste. He attacks the Roosevelt administration as socialist and urges labeling products with tax amounts to expose taxation.
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Knox
Columbus
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
Chicago
Ice in Ohio River causes 175000 loss shuts towboat crew desert
A severe cold snap froze the Ohio River as 10 barges and a coal flat sank, with 18 crew abandoning ship. Towboat Henry C. Yelser Jr. and Captain C. M. Young guided the vessel through dam wickets, saving the boat and one barge. damage includes 580 tons per barge and 300 tons per flat, with several wrecked and jammed barges downstream.
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Ohio
Henry C. Yelser Jr
Maysville
C. M. Young
Huntington
Captain Young
Hun
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Kentucky
Sherman Bonecutter
Hendeveeal W. Va
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Dana, W. Va
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Henderson
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