Honolulu Decision prompts debate on justice and wealth
In a Honolulu decision, Mars Fortescue, Lieutenant Massie and two sailors are convicted of manslaughter in the same degree, with discussion on jury composition and potential sentences. The piece also questions advances in submarines, ocean radium stores, and the fate of wealth, noting Huey Long's radical tax stance and Vanderbilt stock details.
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Honolulu
Mars. Fortescue
Massie
Sono
Susepa Kehahakai
Women in Honor Trial Collapse and Appeal Fight
Honolulu report on Grace Bubbard Fortescue and daughter Thully Massie convicted of manslaughter. Jury tips leniency, judge must impose maximum sentence. retrial urged for Ala Moana attack case. Prosecution rails at mixed jury, while Darrow predicts higher courts may reverse.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Grace Bubbard Fortescue
Thully Massie
Lowloney
Cherles S. Davis
Territorial Prison Board
Clarence Dacraw
Lamous
Crim Iman Tawyer
Loveh Weide
Fortescue
Thomas H. Maszie
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Seliye
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Darrow
Gol
John GC. Kelley
Haley Hewitt
Avery
Dalran
Couras
Kelley
Felley Ceruseu
Krilay
Ala Moana
Kebalwryr
Move In Today Amid Mixed Community Confusion
Widespread confusion marks the move in day as residents navigate new housing and local venues. Names and locations blur in fragmented notes while authorities urge calm and focus on safety as plans unfold across several districts.
Mrs Kelley Takes Law Into Her Hands In Massie Case Tie
In San Francisco on April 30, reports describe Nan Kelley of Hawaii striking a man with a leather belt in a downtown theater lobby after accusing George Kenney of molestation. Police arrested Kenney. prosecutors later dropped charges when Kelley claimed vigilante justice was deserved.
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San Francisco
John C Kelley
Hawaii
Massie
Nan Kelley
Kelley
Pisle
George Kenney
Family Celebrates 100 Years at Post in Gibualtar
Washington April 30 The state department foreign service officers today sent to the American consulate at Gibualtar a message marking 100 years since Sethce Linre by the Sprague Tari Hoyalin Sprague ship and noting Horatia and Richard J. Sprague as successors as consul.
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Washington, D. G
State Department
Foreign Service
Flying Governors Near Destination in Arkansas Flight
Air crew led by California Governor James Rolph and Nevada’s Evert Balzar arrived near Winslow Arkansas after a dusk flight, with Roscoe Turner piloting the lead plane and Phy Cups assisting. The group pursued westward while weather and navigation concerns lingered for the expedition.
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Winslow
Ark
INS
James Rolph
California
Ivert B. Balzar
Nevada
Nevass Ty Continent
Lebe
Phy Cups
Roscoe Turner
Iites
Mills Urges State and Federal Tax Reform
Secretary of the Treasury Mills urged coordination of state and federal taxation to reduce the tax burden in an address before the Association of the Bar. He called for separating sources offered and alae revenues.
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Tressury Mills
Association of the Bar
General sales tax urged by group
A Washington group led by the American Motorists Association calls for a general sales tax to fund road improvements and curb rising transportation costs. The plea targets nationwide adoption to replace fragmented taxes and support infrastructure projects.
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Wastington
Hugi
Tomes Agalist
Ain Pradiels
Ameria Motorists’ Association
Ladys
Gibbons Warns on Pacific Policy and Hawaii Control
A long, fragmented narrative accuses politicians of using Hawaii for national defense and pacific strategy, warning of Asiatic influence and a naval administration move. The piece argues Hawaii should remain under U.S. policy, stressing Pearl Harbor’s strategic value and the danger of foreign political entanglements. It notes editors and readers across the country reacting to a controversial leak-like issue with regional defense implications.
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Wright Mt Tay
New York
Pond
Americnia
Honolui
Universal Service
America
Pacl Gibralay
Mabler
Jackal Holt
Uncle Sany
Ines
Pacific
Adesne
Rteal
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Mane Walters
Cantineii
Farley Sees Roosevelt Win In California
New York dispatch reports optimism that Roosevelt will win California next Tuesday. Farley predicts Roosevelt secures the nomination with Roosevelt leading in California in early press remarks.
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Roosevelt
California
New York
Ay Farlex
Moosevelt
Shindi Roosevelt
Hirst
Garner
Ond
AL Smith
Asc
Srewspapere
Kidnap Plot Claims August Miller Son of Merchant
The 23 year old August Miller, son of a wealthy merchant, was abducted and a ransom of 330,000 demanded. Police tracked the extortion to an alleged ruse sparking fear in the Miller family. Witnesses say the abductor loitered near Miss Catherine Mesirow’s home prior to the night time disappearance.
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Joliet
Apel
Max Mailer
Aurora
Nixson
T Hat
Quartet Held in Night Club Raid
Four people were arrested in a raid on Harry's night club after broker Tenry C Murphy said he was held prisoner for two days and forced to sign $2000 in checks. The prisoners named as Marion Wheeler May Warling Lewis Greenstein and Joseph Skocbix faced charges of kidnapping and prohibition crimes.
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Yes
Harry
Tenry C Murphy
Marion Wheeler
May Warling
Lewis Greenstein
Joseph Skocbix
Walter
Daisy Devoe Loses New Trial Fight in Los Angeles
Daisy Devoe former secretary to silent film star Clara Bow sought a new trial today and lost. The Second District Court of Appeals denied her appeal on grounds the judge erred in trial. She continues an 18 month sentence for charges connected to Miss Bow.
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Daisy Devoe
Los Angeles
INS
Daisy £. Devoe
Clara Bow
Iasi
Dimish
Miss Bow
Nevada Republicans endorse Hoover at state convention
Nevada G O P delegates pledged to Hoover at Reno convention. The meeting selected Hoover supporters to represent the state at the national convention. Strong emphasis on backing the Hoover presidential ticket and aligning with national party leadership in 1932. The report notes the delegates chosen and the party's commitment to Hoover's campaign.
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Reno
Neve
Failies
Nevada
Italian Deficit Will Be Offset
Italian deficit offset discussed with unclear figures and garbled text. Reads as if revenues will rise to offset expenditures though exact amounts and sources are unreadable. Mentions overstated revenues, taxes, and spending impacts with no clear names or dates.
Weather Outlook for San Avlonio and Vicinity
Forecast calls for unusually warm weather with temperatures around 84 degrees and a high near 44. Variable winds, and light to moderate conditions expected. Clouds may mix with sun as the day progresses with warmer spells likely in the afternoon. Additional details continue on Page 2.
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San Avlonio
Texas
Consolidation of Army Navy in House Debate Surges
The House debated consolidating Army and Navy departments with President Hoover’s plan. A 13 to 195 vote supported creating a consolidated wartime admin and merging certain agencies to cut costs, aided by Republican Democrat coalition but with opposition from some leaders. Estimates showed potential savings several tens of millions, though final figures varied and some provisions remained undecided.
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Washington
Amy
Haover
Sos Voller
Hoover
Congress
Tova
Wie
Alashing
Boltine Party
Marlin
Oregon
Ning
Highway Officer Arrests Suspect
Corpus Christi state highway patrol reports an arrest after a suspect escaped from a pursuit with a bison and a vehicle. Officers indicate the suspect was captured during the incident near Strutc. Olivares confirms the arrest and details remain under investigation by the patrol division.
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Ty Hove
Hove
Aun
Ween
Sea Rendezvous Holds Last Hope In Lindy Search
A dearth of progress in the Lindbergh search and a push to float German bonds are noted in a New York overview. Morgan and associates face a special Senate inquiry into flotation practices, with investigations targeting market transactions over the past three years and multiple operators. Morgan may be summoned as hearings resume, while public earnings data and related banking actions come under scrutiny.
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Huey Long
Louisiana
Robinson
Arkansas
Long
Democratic Party
Senatar Robinson
Harold Vandrebury
New York Gettrat
Wapandrabhar
Publix
Harald Vanderbilt
New York Central
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Ite
Percy A. Hockeleuliy
Apba
Thanay
Senate
Caid Morgan
Optimism in Norfolk on Lindbergh kidnapping talks
Reports from Norfolk describe cautious optimism as volunteer negotiators near a final rendezvous in the Lindbergh baby case. Clergy leader Dean Peacock says a breakthrough may hinge on unraveling swindler misdirection while authorities prepare for a possible rescue or further delay.
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INS
Mars
Norfak
Dian FR. Robson- Peacock
Mat
Charles A. Alpdbergh Jp
Germany Plans to Create Million Jobs Amid Reform Push
Fragmentary OCR reveals a plan by the Reich aiming to generate one million jobs through a broad program. It includes railways, post, roads, dams, dairy and agricultural reforms, and administrative reorganization. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Wanunurug
Apt Sb
Serminyre
Commerce Department
Post Office
Opening of New Prison Indefinite
El Paso April 30. Sanford Bathe, United States prison superintendent, announced the opening of a new prison would remain indefinite until equipment and minor contracts were completed. About 75 percent of the expected 450 inmates would be confined, mostly at farm work, with some staff at the site.
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EL Paso
Apri
Sanford Bathe
United States
Aldo,moeily
Uwe Portia
Indict Thirteen in Oil Theft Probe
A Texas Rusk County grand jury has returned indictments against 13 individuals tied to an oil theft probe. The proceedings follow renewed criticism of several air companies and figures in the oil industry as authorities pursue charges related to theft and related offenses in the region.
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Fuendensom
Vesas
Apri Oy
Texas Oil Meld
Rusk County
Unis
Hoover May Cancel Campaign Journey
An unclear notice references Hoover contemplating canceling a campaign journey amid disjointed text. The readable fragments mention locations and a list of names or initials, suggesting political travel plans or scheduling changes, but specifics are indeterminate.
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Hoover
Ten Thousand Found On Spinach Poison Victim Saving Life
A scrambled report describes a dramatic incident in Wichita Kansas where a victim survived after spinach reportedly absorbed a poison. The chaotic text mentions a $10,000 figure, police, and medical aid, with unclear details but implies a life saved following exposure.
Trio Arrested in Norfolk Probe
Norfolk police detain three men linked to a rum running probe amid Lindbergh kidnapping theories. A diary mentioning March 1 surfaced, with suspects identified as Robert Stark and associates from South Carolina and Florida. They were later released after bond was set pending further investigation.
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Pulire
Robert Y. Stark
Avi Steary Singleton
Lite Tower
S.C
Fadi Anderson
Pain Beach
Rin
Cant Stark
Robert Starks
McGuire
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