Burns Cage Up For Rearing In Jerg
The case of Robert Bikatt Burns, a chain gang fugitive wanted since 1930, heads toward a governor’s hearing in WeWark. Harold Hardy, warden, will present extradition papers signed by Governor Georgia leaders as Burns fights return to the South. Clarence Handler, Burns’ counsel, challenges a sensational tale of Burns and accomplice Flagg in two robberies, arguing details misstate the events.
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Moore
Burns
Clarence Handler
Burn
Aidney G. Flagg
Berttle Fost - Intelligencer
Flagg
Police Slay 37 Outlaws In Chicago
CNCAGO reports 1932 saw 37 criminals slain in clashes with Chicago police. Among those fell were 19 bandits nine burglars and auto thieves and nine who resisted officers. Police note 26 more criminals were killed by citizens and private guards.
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Cncago
Chicago
Magazine Stories and Handler Profit From Warner Bros Film
Handler testified that Magazine Stories received 6150 from Warner brothers for the movie. Burns paid 1000 in debts, gave relatives 2800, and used the remainder to open a store in East Orange.
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Handler
Warner Brothers
Burns
East Orange
Winter Storm Eases as Mississippi Flood Refugees Rise
A pre Christmas wintry storm dilutes, bringing moderation to the Deep South. In Mississippi Rankin and Hinds counties about 500 people fled homes along the Pearl River to concentration camps, some with influenza. The river receded from 35.2 feet, relief groups aim to raise 3000 dollars for the homeless, and nine deaths across the South are linked to the cold, including John Henry Nelson, a Huntsville textile worker found frozen.
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Jackson
Miss. der
Pearl River
Rankin
Hinds
South
John Henry Nelson
Huntsville
Ala
Monarchists Return From Exile Arrive in Canaries
The gunboat Canayas docked at Las Palmas Canary Islands with six monarchists from Africa. The exiles were taken to a local hotel and held under guard after arrival.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Canayas
Spain
Africa
Four Tallapoosa officers wounded in Alabama gun battle
Four Tallapoosa county officers were wounded and at least one man, Jim McMullen, a negro farm hand, was found dead after a gun battle sparked by an attempt to seize a negro farmer Cliff James's livestock near Tallassee. Deputies Clifton Elder, D A Ware, J F Alford and J M Gnatt were injured. Elder and Ware hospitalized. Authorities hunted more than twenty alleged negro radicals as suspects. Treasury receipts and customs figures for December 17 were also reported.
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Tallahassee
Ala
Tallapoosa County
Alabama
Jim McMullen
Cliff James
Clifford
Elder
D. A. Ware
Alford
J. M. Gnatt
Ware
What About the College Man Question Probed by Presidents
Presidents of major American universities respond to whether student bodies should be restricted amid a nationwide shortage of jobs. The Light reports educators' views on college enrollment limits and employment prospects.
Educators urge robust education despite hard times
Dr Walter Dill Scott of Northwestern and Dr Edward Charles Elliott of Purdue argue that economic depression heightens need for broad higher education not narrow vocations. They warn against oversupply in any field, stressing fundamental civilization training and preserving ability and altruism for future progress.
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Walter Dill Scott
Edward Charles Elliott
Purdue University
Layette
Ind
Ian
Truck Convoy Heads South From Fort Knox to Texas
A military convoy of AG vehicles moves from Fort Knox Kentucky toward Fort D A Russell to relocate the First Cavalry. The route includes Mount Vernon Texas Waxahachie Salado San Antonio Fort Clark Dryden and Marfa with camp stops and repairs at Camp Normoyle quartermaster depot. Col Daniel Van Voorhis commands the mission.
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Santa Claus
Fort Knox
First Cavalry
Fort D. A. Russell
Kentucky
Eighth Corps
Mount Vernon
Texas
Waxahachie
Salado
San Antonio
Camp Normoyle
Fort Clark
Dryden
Marfa
Daniel van Voorhis
Eighth Corps Area Headquarters
Relic of Light’s Early Days Unearthed by San Antonio Woman
Mrs Rufus Mayes of 1107 West Mission Avenue discovers a half century old relic from The Evening Light carriers. The scrapbook item, titled Carriers’ Address, includes a poem by Miss Columbia Rossy on the back, linking to a former San Antonio teacher’s sister.
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Rufus Mayes
Isache Avenue
Ayes
San Annio
Gaz
Columbia Rossy
Mayes
U S and Canada discuss St Lawrence pact and power rights
James Grafton Rogers told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he opened talks with Canada to block vested rights to power under the St Lawrence treaty. Canada indicated willingness to agree. He denied the United States conceding a water-diversion clause at Chienga, opposed by pact critics as drawn from the 1909 Dominion treaty.
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U. S
Canada
Washington
D. C
James Grafton Rogers
Aluminum Company of America
St. Lawrence
Canola
Togris
United Siates
Chienga
Christmas Spirit at Chelkimag School
The Chelkimag School celebrates daily carols sung by Uneatris chorus under Director Margaret Downie. Choirs perform each morning from dawn to 9:00 o clock, fostering a formal, seasonally themed gathering at the school.
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Chelkimag
San Antonio
Ghilatman
Chelsinna
Winhall
Mian Margaret
Downie
Inatrnelor
Tia Arhonl Oreleatea
Ihowan
Tatiin
Prinelpar
Scotti to Retire From Metropolitan Opera Stage
Antonio Scotti, longtime Metropolitan Opera baritone and dean of its singers, announced that January 20 will be his final appearance on the Met stage. At 66 he says retirement is due to age and heartache, recalling his close friendship with Enrico Caruso and their shared Times Square suites.
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New York
Antonio Scotti
Roses
Metropolitan Opera Company
Scotti
Enrico Caruso
Knickerbocker
Times Square
Caruso
Scoud
Irish loans repayment plan to be proposed february first
The De Valera government will propose legislation to repay the Irish Republican loans raised in the United States in 1918 and 1920 at a rate of 1.26 dollars per borrowed dollar. The measure is to be introduced immediately after the daily assemble on February 1.
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Trish
Dail
de ‘Valers
United States
Every Cough Is Serious Honey and Tar Label
An old advertisement touts View Poley's Honey and Tar claiming relief from coughs. It emphasizes irritation stopping and phlegm loosening with tar aiding mucus. warns to look for FOLWY on the package and notes 100,000,000 bottles sold at 60 cents.
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Poley
Folwy
Foley
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