Federal Agents Tighten Net in Northwest Kidnapping Case
Federal agents close in as Pacific Northwest authorities guard all escape routes in the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. They begin distribution of ransom money pamphlets listing bill numbers while denying further details. Unnamed sources link the ransom to F Rodman Titcomb. no comment from others.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Weyerhaeuser
Department of Justice
George Weyerhaeuser
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Elma
F. Rodman Titcomb
Tan sedan triggers Dodge as Weyerhaeuser kidnapers hunted
A speeding tan sedan fleeing near 100 mph prompted a panicked sweep across Northeastern Oregon as authorities tracked William Edwards Hickman known as The Fox, involved in Miriam Parker’s 1927 case, with guards placed along the Umatilla Wallula Highway and connections to Walla Walla regions.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Weyerhaeuser
Wheatland
William Edwards
Fox
Buck Leal- Tan
Kidnapped George Weyerhaeuser Freed After Ransom Paid
Nine year old George Weyerhaeuser was recovered near Osceola after a ransom of 200000 was paid. Federal state and local authorities hunted the Karpis gang linked to the incident. The parents expressed relief as the boy slept safely in his home.
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John Philp Weyerhaear
Tacoma
Hozpines
Googe Weyerbeecher
Gad
Wasa
Associated Press
Pacific Northwest
George Weyerhaeuser
George
Little George
Harry Pratt Nominated for Alaska Judgeship
President Roosevelt nom inates Harry E. Pratt of Fairbanks Alaska to be Judge of the Fourth Division after the resignation of Judge Coke. Pratt is an attorney in Alaska.
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Harry Pratt
Alaska
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry E. Pratt
Fairbanks, Alaka
KE. Coke
Pratt
Inti Alake
Volney Davis Arrested in Twin Cities Under Heavy Guards
Volney Davis, convicted murderer and alleged kidnapper of Banker Bremer, was flown to the Twin Cities under Federal guards. Chief Hoover of the G Men said the arrest refutes reports he had been seen in Tacoma, Washington, last Saturday after a shooting affray that agents would not explain.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Volney Davis
Bremer
Washington
Hoover
Davis
Tacoma
Wash
President of 5. A. Republic Shot At in Uruguay
Montevideo June 3. President Gariel Terra was wounded slightly in the leg by a would-be assassin who fired as the presidential party entered the race course. The assailant was restrained and treated for a saber wound after police recovered the weapon. Brazil’s President Getulio Vargas retained the bullet as a souvenir.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Gariel Terra
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
Bernard Garcia
Terras
Challoner Dies in Virginia Home After Noted Quarrel
J A Chaloner dies at his Charlottesville home amid a famous family dispute over insanity and estate battles. The Chaloner name, once spelled Chanler, linked to John Winthrop Chanler and Margaret Astor, sparked a national intrigue echoed in New York society and opera.
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Charlottesville
Virginia
John Armstrong Chaloner
John Armstrong
Chaloner
New York
North Carolina
Manhattan
Metropolitan Opera House
Chauter
John Winthrop] Chanler
Peter Stuyvesant
New Amsterdam
Margaret Astor
Blue Eagle Violations Thrown Out By Roosevelts Actions
President Roosevelts last Saturday dismissed 411 court cases involving Blue Eagle rule violations and halted further related actions. He indicated no new permanent NRA legislation is ready for submission while hints point to a stop gap measure. The president toured Chesape ake Bay aboard the Sequoia as observers weigh the administration course and national reaction to NRA changes.
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Washington
NRA
Roos- Pelt
Blue Eagle
Chesapeake Bay
Sequoia
Stock Prices Brighten as Trading Improves on Wall Street
New York June 3 stocks were brighter with NRA clouds drifting away. Many issues stayed unchanged while some advanced. the day closed better than steady. Notable close figures include Alaska Juneau mine 17, American Can 123, Bethlehem Steel 25, International Harvester 89, United States Steel 31, Kennecott 16, and Pound 4.91 with several bids and asks noted.
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New York
NRA
Wall Street
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Bethlehem Steel
Butte Copperhland Zinc
General Met
International Harvester
Kennecott
United States Steel
Pound
Bremner
Nabesna
Black Pine Silver
Swiss Voters Reject Socialist Five Year Recovery Plan
Swiss voters reject the Socialist five year recovery plan to counter low mood in a 565,000 to 426,000 defeat. Rioting occurred in Geneva as police confronted a Fascist parade. the measure failed by referendum.
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Berne
Switzerland
Geneva
Elstad
Black Devil Sweeps Down in 5 in Colorado
Springfield Colorado reports a black devil blizzard sweeping down at night, dust storms submerging the region. Weather described as freakish summer activity with dunes of dust. no further details on damage or casualties provided.
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Colorado
Springfield
Flood Waters Spread in Southern Nebraska Area
June 3 report from Oxford Nebraska notes the Republican River's flood sweep into Kansas with nearly 100 dead and thousands homeless. New Platte River flood fears emerge near rearwine junction as damage climbs, estimated at 12 million dollars over a 200 mile stretch.
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Oxford
Nebraska
Kansas
Platte River
Rearwine
George S George Returns to City Sunday
Wallis S George manager of the Juneau Cold Storage Company returned to the city after a six week business trip to the States. He flew from Seattle to New York with a stop in Chicago and San Francisco before resuming Seattle. He conferred with fish company executives during his trip.
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Wallis S. George
Juneau
City
Princess ‘Alice
States
Mr. George
New York
Seattle
Chicago
San Prancinco
Fish Company
Control Over Social Setup Issue in 1936 Campaign
Washington on June 3 reports indicate federal power over minor economic and social questions could lead the 1936 campaign. Senator Borah argues the Constitution already permits action, while Norris backs a constitutional amendment limiting courts. Norris warns the Supreme Court can override laws.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
William & Borah
Norris
Congress
Supreme Court
Cannery Tender Hoonah Delivers Barge Load at Excursion Inlet
The cannery tender Hoonah loaded wax shocks at the Lumber Mill Dock for the Alaska and Purret Sound Canning Company plant at Excursion Inlet. Skipper Captain Tony Iverson said the Hoonah would tow the barge to the cannery once loading is complete.
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Alaska and Purret Sound
After attempt on life a man alive but threatens girl this morning
Alex Sidoroff, 33, a mine employee, after a pistol duel and one hour siege with Deputy U S Marshals Walter Hellan and John McCormick, was alive at Ann's Hospital following an apparent self harm attempt. Miss Anita Garrick, who had rejected his marriage proposal, recounted the encounter on the Gold Creek Bridge and in the Garnick residence area.
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Alex Sidoroff
Delock
Ann's Hospital
Pease
City
Anita Garhick
Bidaroft
Casey-Shattuck
Sidoroff
United States
Walter Hellan
John McCormick
Twelfth Street
Garnick
Miss Garrick
Gold Creek
Miss Garnick
Jed
Jen
Sid
Man
Oum
Hellan
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Northwest
Walla Walla County
Hickman
the Fox
California
Los Angeles
Weyerhaeuser Family
Osaquah
Karpis
Edward G. Bremner
George Powell
Everett
George Is
Twin Cities
5. A. Republic
J. A. Chaloner
Annao
Mutual Benefit
United Beneft Life Insurance Company
Nore
Scobee
Aleutian
Peters
Sig Walisedt
Ketchikan
Dionnes
Doyle
Hollywood
Keyes Sisters
Hollis
Okla
Mow College
Garrick Daughhter
Posse
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