Hauptmann case heats New Jersey as fate hangs
Reported statements by Gavs Kofman and others stir debate over Hauptmann's guilt and the kidnaping of the Lindbergh baby. Governor Hoffman weighs possible clemency while defense and prosecutors anticipate a private hearing and possible commutation.
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Will Teyve Hean
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Alaskan Project Under Quarantine
Anchorage and the Matahuska valley project were placed under quarantine after smallpox and scarlet fever appeared. Colonists must remain in their homes, with the colony’s calls closed and no public gatherings allowed.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Gan.l
Matahuska Valley
Sleuth Seeks Clues In Jafsie Flight Suspicious
Burlington county detective chief Ellig WH Parker says the departure of Dr. John P. Jafsie TM London may be linked to a Bronx teacher ransom case. He notes a fire at stake and principal witnesses depart, urging scrutiny. A modern store building at 740 South St. Mary’s Street is listed in light classifieds at $25 monthly.
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Hauptmann
Tosd
Dresh
Preser
South St. Mary's Street
Public Enemy No. 1 By Bert Brey? Analysis of crime politics
Braley argues the criminally minded politician is a far more vicious influence than crooks. He depicts the fixer as the silent partner in crime, corrupting elections and law enforcement while mobsters rise and fall. The piece warns reform requires dismantling political graft behind the gangster system.
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Berton Braley
J.C. Hoover
Jers
Vicins
Yege
Gan
Proposal to curb court power to strike laws
Beurt Norris Republican Nebraska proposed curtailing lower courts in declaring legislation unconstitutional by creating a single court with Supreme Court review and a unanimous vote to sustain a law. He warned the AAA decision expansion could invalidate much agricultural and disaster relief legislation, urging broader unanimity including seven or more votes or full unanimity. Norris contrasted the power with executive accountability and urged public support for amendment.
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Washington, D. C
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Supreme Court
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Saise
Seri«Ater
Wadsworth
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Supreme Courts
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Department of Agriculture
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Inquiry recess in Thelma Todd death case in Los Angeles
Grand jury recessed to Wednesday as investigators pursue witnesses while a chemist’s report found no poison in Thelma Todd’s body. Officials keep open the possibility of foul play, with unverified theories about vehicular poisoning and drag deaths.
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Jemier
Los Angeles
Thelma Todd
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George Rochester
Prand
Ami
Ler Geath
Smith Ousted as Legislators Suspend Texas Governor
A century ago legislators suspended Governor Henry Smith over a heated tirade, triggering a plighted political crisis in Texas as suspicions arose of misdeeds and the state faced a tense period of upheaval and power struggle.
The Texas Government Confronts Governor Smith in 1828 Crisis
By Bess Carroll. Indignant, armed councilors in San Felipe confront Governor Henry Smith after a secret message, demanding his suspension and trial. The general council holds mass meetings, appoints a committee, and warns the lieutenant governor to take control as tensions rise.
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Prosisional Government
Tesau
San Felipe
B. Stewart
Texas
Royall
Alex,Thompson
Claiborne West
J. D. Clements
John McMullen
James W. Robinson
Alamo
Robinson
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Henry Smith
México
Smith
Couiness
Mint reports year 1995 coin production and demand rise
Director Nellin Tayloe Ross announced 1995 mint output of 560,733,047 pennies and value of 32,450,994 dollars. The mint coined 20,656,009 nickels and 85,147,000 dimes, noting silver and minor coin demand grows with improving business conditions.
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Nellin Tayloe Ross
Extortion Plot Solved by G-Men in Kidnapping Case
Bilis Jackson credited today with foiling an extortion plot involving a $5000 demand tied to a kidnapping attempt against Governors fleet, Magh White. G-men compared the ransom note to lumber at the Stuckey farm, leading to the case's closure with Stuckey pleading.
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Stuckey
Thieves Hit City Collecting Jewelry and Goods
Several theft reports list items stolen from cars and residences. Names include A B West, Antonia Aguilar, and Mrs Kate Tarrijlion along with addresses on Racio, San Carlos, Lavaca and Trenton avenues. Items stolen cover jewelry, clothing, a radio, purse and papers, a suitcase, and a pistol from parked autos.
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A.B. West
Racio Street
Fred Cunoningham
Center Street
Antonia Aguilar
San Carlos Street
J. d. Dolias
Beaumont
Lackey
South Fiores Street
G. Isaac
Salinas Street
Kate Tarrijlion
Lavaca Street
Swarthout Stars in New Beauty Program on CBS
Renwicke Cary reports swapping networks as Beauty theater airs Gladys Swarthout soprano and James Melton tenor in a radio version of Rose of the Raneto over CBS. The NBC and WOAT Friday lineup featured Rudy Vallee guesting with Rubinoff tonight, plus Virginia Res and Jan Peerce on a special program amid a busy studio schedule and regional listings.
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Beauty Theater
CBS Tonight
Gladys Swarthout
Tietzo
James Melton
Miss Swarthout
NBC
WOAT
Rudy Vallee
San Antonio
Rubinoff
Virginia Res
Jan Peerce
Quake In Colombia Leaves Dozens Dead In Tuquerres Area
Reports from Colombia's southwestern Narino province say more than 30 people were killed as landslides crushed Tuquerres and nearby villages Sapuyes Alban Pingon and La Chorrera. Fires and interrupted communications hinder details while the government mobilizes relief efforts led by Industry Minister Martinez.
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Colomita
Jan
Tuquerres
Sapuyes
Alban
Pingon
Tasto
la Chorrgra
Acar Tuquerres
Bavarian cow devours geese in single night
In Munich on January 4 a local cow owned by Franz Wirbens of Kemnath reportedly ate ten full grown geese overnight while confined in the same shed. Only webbed feet remained, leaving the farmer hopeful to recoup losses rather than slaughter the animal.
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Jusia Babarianow
Franz Wirbens
Kemnath
Noth Babaria
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