John Paul Chase Convicted in Federal Murder Trial
John Paul Chase, linked with the late Baby Face Nelson, was convicted and sentenced for the murder of Inspector Samuel P. Cowley in a groundbreaking federal case. The jury found him guilty with a mercy recommendation. federal officials asserted Chase killed Cowley during a battle with agents in Batting, Illinois. Chase admitted his presence with Nelson but claimed self defense against a supposed gangster syndicate. His lawyer plans an appeal.
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Chicago
John Paul Chase
Baby Face” Nelson
Dillinger
Ramuel P. Cowley
Department of Justice
Eilen McMahon
Herother Washington
Dwight A. Gretn
Batt
Chase
Cowley
Philip &. Sullivan
United States
Nelson
Herman E. Hollis
Batington
Jil
Federation
Clinge
Silence On Wenged A Eri Washington Protest Speech
Washington March 26 The archbishop of Baltimore Michael J Curley denounced the Roosevelt administration for alleged church state interference in Mexico. He urged a positive stand against a senate inquiry and defended perceived human rights violations. He noted widespread correspondence to the president and secretary of state on the issue.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Roosevelt
Michael J. Curley
Baltimore
Gonzaga Hall
Senate
Guid
Gurley
Tr Fg
Japan Refuses to Halt Oil Monopoly
Tokio replies to Britain's protest accusing treaty violation and plans to enforce Manchurian oil monopoly. Milly refuses to interfere, keeping the dispute active as tensions rise between Japan and the UK.
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Japan
Tokio
Great Britain
Milly
Robstown and Driscoll Win At County Meet
Robstown won the Class A division of the Nuecey County Interscholastic League meet with 180 points as of Friday and Saturday, with 35 undecided and potential adjustments. Driscoll led Class B with 62 points, while Harold Holtzclaw totaled 25 points in the all around event.
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Robstown
Driscoll
Robbstown
Nuecey County
Harold Holtzclaw
Tomato Tom Tom Committees Named in Yoakum
YOAKUM March 26 All committees for the 1935 annual Tomato Tom Tom have been appointed General chairman G Raskgais assistant general chairman M Handelmen assistant chairman Mrs H M Olsen and secretary treasurer Mrs Mautie Wolsey. Cites precedent declaring there is no excuse for apathy in state department and protests by Cordell Hull cited as shifting diplomatic practice.
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Yoakum
G. Raskgais
M. Handelmen
Chatman
H. M. Olsen
Mautie Woolsey
Cordell Hull
State Department
Lamson Trial Hears Evidence of Stains
In San Jose on March 28, evidence of blood stains on a pipe and charred cloth at the Lamson home site was presented at David A. Lamson’s trial. He faces charges of beating to death his wife Allene in their campus home on the morning of May 30, 1933. Dr. A. M. Moody, pathologist, testified to the presence of blood.
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San Vose
Calif
Marcy
David A. Lamson
Lamson
Allene
Stantazil
A. M. Moody
San Francisco
U S Exports Show Smaller Drop Than Usual
Washington reports February exports at 163 million dollars, down 6 percent from January, smaller than the typical 11 percent seasonal decline. Imports fell more sharply, while February exports remain higher than February 1934 levels for shipments and trade figures.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Commerce
City News Tourieh Club Stance and Rooms Ad
The notice lists a Tuesday night event by Mick Rogers at the Tourieh Club with an Ogilvie Alds stance. Furnished rooms advertised at 107 Broadway for a weekly rate. Classified ad section mentions light glassified notices and a 33 close classification.
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Ogilvie Alds
Mick Rogers
Missing child Henry Thompson years after notorious murder case
Fort Worth reports Henry Thompson junior, 18 months old at the time of his father’s famous 1924 killing near Watanga, is missing. Grandmother Elle Ragsdale suspects the child may be en route to Salt Alltonto to visit his father, who recently left state custody under a conditional pardon granted December 11, 1994 by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson.
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Fort Worth
Deny Thompson Jn
Tarrant County
Elle Ragsdale
Henry
Salt All
Tonto
Watanga
el Paso
Miriam A. Feyeuson
Pension Plan Limit Voted In Texas Senate
In Austin on March 26 a sharp restriction on state participation in a proposed public school teachers retirement law was approved by the senate. A substitute by Senator W. R. Poage of Waco limits state participation to the amount funded by teachers, with pensions by the state not exceeding 75 percent of teachers contributions. An alternative proposal to cap state participation at 150 dollars annually was tabled on a 13 to 13 vote with Lt. Gov. Walter W. Roll of Houston breaking the tie.
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Austin
Senate
Benater W. R. Poage
Waco
T He Ein
Walter Wooanw
Houston
Air Defense Hill Favored by House Panel
The bill authorizing construction of primary stronghold air defense bases and intermediate landing fields to facilitate transcontinental movements of the Army Air Corps was favorably reported today by the House Military Affairs Committee. Sponsored by Representative Wilcox Democrat Florida the measure follows recommendations of a subcommittee and is urged by the War Department as well.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Srongier
Army Air Corps
House
Eor Mlttar
Represete Labive Wilcox
Plortéa
Tresteent Roosevelt
War Department
Clothing Code Debates Hit Senate Finance Panel
Washington March 26 The clothing code controversy centers on exemptions granted by the code authority to firms with insiders on the panel. Frank Gurtee testifies for a minority of the industry arguing a uniform law is needed and condemning discretionary power to suspend the law. He predicts the NRA administration’s method will drive clothing manufacturers from the South and West if unchecked.
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Washington, D.C
Code Authority
Tie Senate Finance Committee
Francis M. Gurtee
Induutry
Curlee
Probitt-Ian Agaist
Carlee
Bt. Louis
Nner
Mae
Shelroy
Cota
AAA
Calgeers
Senhor Costigan
Denecrat
Golorada
Ching
Currie
Samfordyce Opens New Oil Producer in Hidalgo County
In Hidalgo county tract 251 near Hele discovery the Samfordyce pool yields a new producing well. The well shows gas flow and high casing pressure while drillers plan a shut for several days to build up. An unfinished apartment at Wold Keep is for rent on McCullough avenue.
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Wheelock and Collins
Seabury
George and Taylor
Piotuion
Samfordyce
Hidalgo County
Als Fay Wold
McCullough Avenue
Police Officer J M Lowther Recovers From Shophold Wounds
Police officer J M Lowther, wounded four times in the February 23 VW T Grant store hold up, was at home Tuesday for the first time since the shooting. The officer was shot through both arms and chest, with his right arm shattered. prognosis for recovery is uncertain.
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Hornt
Yath
Ats Se
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