Executioner Hauptmann's career fuels death penalty debate
In a 1935 New York piece, executioner Bruno Hauptmann is described as believing capital punishment justifies revenge while claiming his work is merciful. The article details his methodical approach to killing, earnings from seven executions in a week, and his family’s struggle with his notoriety and secrecy.
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Robert
Low
Uelrorsat Service
New York
Jay
Bruno Fuchard Hauptmann
Ife
Robert Blhut
Shein
Eden
Biting
Bey
Pozsles
Autier
Shen
Sing Sing
Boston
Bruny Raupimaan
New Jersey
John ‘Hubert
Hubert
Snme
Elliot
Queens
N.Y
Ana Deugnler
Stock Prices End 1935 At Peak In Dec
The Standard index of 421 common stocks shows December 1935 averages near 165, the highest since 1926 levels. Industrial production climbs late in the year to its best since 1930, signaling an economic upturn after a mid-year decline and a slow recovery into year end.
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Jewel Office
Aumwsi
Grain Market News from Chicago and San Antonio
Grain traders in Chicago showed selling pressure with prices sliding while a potential government crop control program looms in Congress. Bulls cited renewed flour demand and strong overseas interest as supporting factors. In San Antonio, hay and grain prices for Monday August 60. corn and wheat values noted, reflecting a mixed market.
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Chicago
Washington
Congress
Liverpool
San Antonio Gray
San Antonio Gra
Cotton Market Struggles After Opening Losses in New Orleans
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened the week with declines as foreign exchange moves and Washington developments weighed on sentiment. January sold around 41.65c, March near 12.00c, May about 11.08c, and October near 9.99c, with activity thin and traders eyeing government acreage policies and Bankhead Act case signals. The market hovered around opening levels, with no clear bullish catalyst.
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New Orleans
Jan
Teiry
Washington
Supreme Court
Luly
Fuly Ct
Fragmented commodity report from Liverconi Liverpool market
A damaged OCR fragment from Liverconi Liverpool notes grain and cotton prices with many garbled figures. It mentions fair Want prices, middling grades, and various coded tokens, but no coherent market conclusion or names.
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Liverconi
Cutton
Liverpool
Alji
Qunta
Koon Andinary
Peea
Gelober
Tiecemper
Wall Street Briefs Details on Stock Changes and Dairy Industry Survey
A Wall Street brief notes Mound Furnes informs the York Stock Exchange of a plan to create 82990 shares of eruble preferred stock and adjust authorized capital from 396000 to 80066. It cites current market figures and a proposed reduction to 70,000 bale. A Dun Bradstreet dairy industry survey reports the sector’s condensed running figures and estimated production levels.
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Mound Furnes Company
York
Na Car Ani
Sursay
Poultry and Produce Prices and Market Notes
A garbled market notice lists live poultry, eggs, and fresh produce with figures for weights, breeds, and prices. It mentions hens, leghorn stock, and chicks, along with currency updates and market movements in New York and London, noting trading activity and currency shifts.
Irregular mixed colors and fresh receipts item list
A fragmented local page item shows irregular mixed colors and fresh receipt selections. It mentions pounds, rates, and standard measurements, with unclear names and numbers embedded in a garbled debt collection style ad. The readable text hints at goods and pricing but lacks coherent details.
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York
Gertardazia
Fort Worth cattle and hog market report 13 4 AP
The Fort Worth market reports a large weekly cattle and calf run with about 5000 head total and 2000 calves for Monday trade. Prices held steady to slightly higher than Friday with steers, yearlings, and cows showing steady demand. hogs and sheep also traded firm to steady with varied load lots and typical range figures for weights from light to heavy.
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SAX Antonio Lig
San Antonio
At & Ty
Lvesie
Fort Worth
OSDA
Voscario
ST. Louis
Wast SP. Louis
Wweia
Steera Meeting
Ray
Eurcace Livestock
Chicago
Catres
Isneep
Eleoves Staugaler
Foreign markets largely quiet amid parliamentary heavy trading
Markets opened subdued with thin activity on the alata exchange as oils, rubbers, and other futures drew little attention. Investors kept to the sidelines ahead of the new parliament's session, while securities held steady and trading remained light.
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Fev
Ain-traaing
Alata
Adorustzial
Aharex
Imagile International Iaruce
Herlin
Baneae
Produce Market Strawberries and Groceries in Large Trade
The market reports wide ranges for produce and dairy with onions celery and greens priced per crate or bushel. Prices cover strawberries at 2.75 to 3.50 per rate and a long list of fruits vegetables and eggs from Colorado California Oregon and local farms with numerous per unit quotes and wholesale terms.
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Larce Quaoth
Elty
Eas
Lady of Town
Colorado
California
Groweis
Seana
Wex
Arkansas
Rome
Bandaan
Arizona
Valley
Atle
Pavaray Rockport
Washington Best
Foreign Money and Metals Exchange News Miscued Rates
New York money and metals rates list numerous currency bids and asks for Great Britain France Italy Belgium and Hungary with spot and future figures, plus gold and silver values. The report notes varied demand and daily quotes across multiple currencies, including Argentina and Poland, with incomplete OCR.
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New York
Great Britain
Ginat Hyitela
Emand
Rabiex
France
Gamand
de Danie
Belgium
Ana
Ss Waal
Grente
Poland
Gyechimbakin
Angoslavis
Hungary
Shanghai
Anthes
Ork Ih Mortioat
Tons
nNamiral
Wool Market Boston See firm prices as demand shifts
Boston wool buyers report steady prices amid limited supply with firm demand for Western Browns and finer combing wools. Market notes indicate prices hold across several lines, with favorable bids for Merino and bright combing types, while unsold lots move slowly in original bags.
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Boston
Jen
Bates
Medini
Stock Market In A Turbulent Midday Session
Market observers noted a moderately firm undertone in today’s trading with many issues unchanged amid a relatively quiet session. Listed equities included Consolidated Gas and American Water Works among losers, while expectations of steady retail deliveries in the East persisted through year end holiday effects.
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Ricciattios
Sid Cofton
Fisher
Consolidated Gag
Water Works
North American
Americas Telephone
Lown's
Ut Fat
Standard City
New Jersey
California
Ohle Ol
Howison
Wilton &@ Co
Armour
Bovine Gaited
Northern Pacific
Postal Receipts at Uvalde Near Mark
Uvalde Post Office records show receipts totaling 2985.56 dollars in 1934, with prior figures noting 19,479.58 dollars in 1864 and a near all time high in 1930. Postmaster J. W. White reports the 1935 total was 1835 short of the 1930 peak.
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Uvalde, Jap
Uvalde
J. W. White
Centennial Committee Plans January 25 School Anniversary Events
The Centennial Committee of the Baty Antonio public school system met at the board offices to plan a program for January 25 marking the 1839 creation of the Lexas Public school system. Schools will present a teachers' chorus and student musical numbers, supplementing plans with the Daughters of the Republic, said J. C. Conhran, superintendent and committee chair.
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Baty Antonio
Board of Education
Lexas
Texas Protective League to Elect at State Meeting
The second annual Texas Protective League meeting is called for Monday at state headquarters 119 North Street. O Turi will preside as president. a treasurer and a board of directors will be elected as the league reviews last year’s activities.
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Texas Protective League
North Street
Recording
Negro Electrocution At Texas Prison Reported
Henry Carr a negro was electrocuted at the Texas prison early today for murdering his wife. He admitted the slaying. Twenty dollars a month pays the potential for a furnished apartment at 311 North Flores Street. See Close section 27 Light Classified Ads.
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Negro
Auntsville
Dan
Henry Carr
Texas Pris
North Flores Street
Spring Fashion Pattern for Blouse and Skirt
News item promotes a new style pattern for a lace blouse and plain knitted skirt in sizes 16 19 and 38 40. Patter 1133 from the San Antonio Needlecraft Dept offers easy to make options with a cowl neckline and Vagan sleeves. Send 10 cents in stamps or coin to obtain the pattern.
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Shetland
San Antonio Lhe Needlecraft Dept
Death of AAA Leaves Uo CALM DEATH OF AAA LEAVES Uo CALM few
Levi Haney reports on the era of NRA and AAA, noting limited enthusiasm for constitutional changes, the political impact of nullifying federal controls, and potential shifts in farm relief and consumer prices. The piece discusses Roosevelt's cautious stance, tax pressures, and possible boosts to demand if policy shifts occur, with emphasis on agricultural and economic implications.
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Levi Haney
Pralesyer Ny Koouentios
York
Uiversity
New York
Jon
Tistage
NRA
Thomas
Green
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
AAA
Guffey
Wagner
TVA
Petroga Uyes
Tkely
Littca
Woodlawn gym hosts Latin American and Academic league games
The Latin American and Academic league doubleheader comes to Woodlawn Gym Monday night. Blessed Ancrament, second in Academia, faces Alianza Hispano Americana while Sacred Heart, runner up in Academic, meets Lucky 1 from the Latin American league in the night’s opening game.
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Gulf Goalers
Woodlawn
Ams
Woodlawn Lake Gun
Fits
Ancrament
Alianza-Hispano Americana
Teague
Ieague
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