Think Banker Dead Held Two Suspects
Springfield Aug. 6. Police questioned two suspects while a two county search was conducted for John B. Colegrove of Tayorville, Ill., 68, former bank president kidnapped from his home. The two men arrested early today were washing blood from an automobile. One suspect, James Gammontoni, had $6,000 at stake from the Taylorville bank's 1929 closure. Police said he had threatened Colegrove and once flashed a revolver demanding the return of a deposit. Taylorville police asked Springfield officials to detain Gammontoni after the kidnapping report.
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Jil
John B. Colegrove
Taylorville
James Gammontont
Colegrove
Taylor
Too Many Alarm Buttons Worry Evaston Police
In Evanston Illinois Aug 6 police complain of excessive burglar alarm buttons in Mrs Charles Deerings home. Buttons hidden under rugs on stairs and doors trigger false alarms forcing two mile runs for responders. Officials petition to reduce the number of alarms. Will of William A Murdock probated by Orphans Court on Friday.
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Evanston
Charles Deering
William A. Murdock
Orphans’ Court
Wall Street Surges as Bulls Sweep Market
A hurricane of buying lifted New York Stock Exchange prices with gains from 2 to more than 12 points. Traders were swept into a frenzy, forcing temporary halts on Allied Chemical and Union Pacific as high buying momentum overwhelmed selling offers.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Shorts
Allied Chemical
Union Facific
Europe
Enforcement Chief Injured By Explosion
BRIE, Pa, Aug. 6. The explosion of a still being dismantled seriously injured Prohibition Administrator H. G. Wood and Federal agent L. A. Grove early today. Wood is in critical condition, while Grove suffered shoulder and neck injuries. Both are hospitalized. Patsy Corto and Julia Solomon were arrested with seizure of the still, 750 gallons of alcohol, and 30,000 gallons of mash. The town clock in city hall tower has been re-lit and is back in operation after repairs by Clock Winder Harry Binning and sign painter Max Gigous.
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Brie
H. G. Wood
L. A. Grove
Wood
Grove
Patsy Corto
Julia Solomon
City Hall Tower
Harry Binning
Max Gigous
Recluse Among 7 Quizzed In Murder Of Once Popular Mississippi Belle
In Natchez Mississippi seven people were questioned in the murder inquiry into Janet Merrill a famed Southern belle. Suspects include recluse Richard Dana and guard Octavia Dockery. A robbery motive is explored amid a bloody struggle in the Merrill home.
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Natchez
Mins
Richard Dana
Janet Surgel
Merrill
Octavia Dockery
Miss Merrill
Dana
Misa Dockery
John Geiger
Odell Fergison
T. W. Carr
White
George Sims
R. Norman
Mins Dockery
Mayor Walker Summoned To Albany By Roosevelt To Answer Charges
New York August 6. James F E Finegan, leader of a civic group seeking Walker's removal, announced Governor Roosevelt has summoned Mayor James J Walker to Albany to answer charges. Seabury filed charges with the Governor. Walker to be heard next Thursday in the Executive Chamber. Seabury declined comment. Roosevelt earlier removed Sheriff Farley after revenue questions. Roosevelt was riding Hyde Park estate when news arrived.
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Albany
Roosevelt
New York City
Seabury
Farley
New York
James FE. Finegan
James J. Walker
Hofstadter Legislative Committee
Samuel Seabury
Finegan
William J. Schieffelin
Committee of One Thousand
Thomas M. Farley
New York County
Hyde Park
Jas x. Walker
Mayor and Congressman Confer Over Hagerstown Aid
Mayor Reuben Musey and Congressman David J. Lewis met yesterday to discuss Hagerstown's status under the government relief bill. Musey said the city does not need funds now but would accept aid if future needs arise. Lewis pledged support and cooperation.
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Reuben Musey
David J. Lewis
Hagerstown
Musey
Lewis
Paraguay Accepts Peace Proposals yet War Plans Go On
Asuncion reports indicate Paraguay accepted conditional peace proposals with Bolivia while preparing for continued hostilities pending a truce. Mass at the public stadium honored conscripts bound for the front. Front bulletins note a Paraguayan fort was attacked by a Bolivian patrol but the assault was repulsed. Reports also predict a large black walnut crop and a likely hard winter ahead with local forecasts.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Bolivia
Presidente
Ayala
Weekly Weather Outlook for the Atlantic States
Weather outlook for August to August 13 inclusive shows showers across the north and possible local showers in the south at the start of the week. Showers again midweek, with cooler air expected in the north by Thursday. Temperatures remain otherwise reasonable across the region.
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North
Middle Atlantic
South
C O C Starts Move for New P O Building
Hagerstown leaders expect dirt to fly in six to eight weeks as plans for a new post office materialize after a luncheon meeting of the chamber and business group. They agreed to apply for a $300,000 relief bill appropriation and urged Congressman David J. Lewis to push the legislative process to secure the funds.
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Hagerstown
Legislative Committee
David J. Lewis
Twoney
Lewis J
Don Beachley
A. Leiter
Elmer B. Carl
Coan
Gressman Lewis
Boat Master Dies of Burns in Chesapeake Fire
Norfolk report says J E Marshall master of the 64 foot power boat Dorothy of Crisfeld Maryland was fatally burned and two others aboard the weasel injured one seriously in an explosion aboard the boats while tied up at an oil barge early today Marshall died in a hospital shortly after 9 am having burns over his entire body
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Norfolk
J. E. Marshall
Dorothy
Crisfeld
Marshall
Testimony of Navy Captain Damages Lancaster Murder Trial
Miami August 6 A self styled naval captain Tancrel testified Lancaster charged with murdering Haden Clarke said in Nogales he would return to Miami to get rid of that He quoted Lancaster saying I have seen a lot of dead men and one more I won't make any difference The witness said Lancaster feared Clarke courting Mrs Keith Miller and resigned from Latin American Airways planning a rapid return to Miami after the Clarke Keith Miller attachment surfaced include details of the trial and the ongoing testimony pudo
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Miami
Fla
M. G. Tanerel
W. N. Lancaster
Haden Clarke
Nogales
Arizona
Tancrel
Lancaster
Clarke
J. M. Keith-Miller
West
Tancres
el Paso
Keith Miller
Latin American Airways, Inc
Clarke-Keith-Miller
British flyer Mrs Bruce fails endurance attempt
Mrs Victor Bruce, the British aviatrix known as the Flying Bungalow, tried to set a new endurance record from Ventnor Isle of Wight. Her plane crashed into the water after more than 18 hours aloft, with a lead in the main gasoline tank blamed for the failure.
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Ventmur
Isle of Wight
Victor Bruce
Filer
Democrats Start Action Plans At County Club Meeting
The Democratic Club discussed campaign and picnic plans but postponed decisions awaiting invitations from prominent guests. Attorney General William P. Lane spoke on county campaign strategy as leaders grow confident the Roosevelt Garner ticket will win by a large margin. a special meeting may be held later this month to finalize plans.
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Democratic Club
Wm. P. Lane
Pants Burglar Under Arrest in West Baltimore
Baltimore August 6 A two year spree of a pants burglar in West Baltimore ends as James Wilsons is arrested after a police lineup matched by victims to rifling pants pockets in bedrooms while the residents slept. The suspect faced charges for numerous robberies tied to pants thefts. A separate report notes a break in at the Crawford home in Park Place around 2 AM when an intruder fled after Mrs Crawford woke and investigated.
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Baltimore
James Wilsons
Crawford
Park Place
Truth serum may be used on Dr O'Brien in Chicago case
Aug 6 report says investigators consider truth serum to force confession from Dr William A O'Brien regarding the death of his wife Vera. Vera died last Monday of poisoning and the husband has been held for questioning. A handwriting expert says a note found on Vera’s dresser was not written by her and there is no resemblance to her writing.
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Chicago
William A. O'Brien
Vera
J. Fordyce Wood
Joseph Goldberg
Bill
Wood
Goldberg
Train to Evacuate Lenus Marchers From Johnstown
The Pennsylvania railroad announced a special 30 coach train will depart Johnstown this afternoon to transport stranded Lenus marchers eastward to Jersey City, stopping at several points along the line. Officials estimate 800 men will ride east as the evacuation of the honts army camp nears completion. In Williamsport a young boy was struck by a car while playing near a cemetery, injuring his foot. Authorities said the driver is not at fault and the injuries are not serious.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Johnstown
Jersey City
Adam Hawbaker
Williamsport
Noted Dog Mascot Smokey Dies At Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss in El Paso mourns Sergeant Major Smokey, the First Signal troop mascot, who died from gunshot wounds. He enlisted in 1923, rose to sergeant, and received military honors at burial after veterinary efforts failed. An official board cited death by gunshot wounds by unknown persons.
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EL Paso
Tex
Smokey
Fort Bliss
Woodpecker Killer Sentenced in Uniontown
Mrs. Anna Chess, 36, killed a woodpecker to feed her family and was found to have violated state game laws. She is serving 20 days in jail in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
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Uniontown
Anna Chess
Youth Is Hit By Automobile On Jefferson Street
Louis Sire aged youth son of Simon Sire was struck on Jefferson street while riding on an ice wagon. He jumped off and ran into the path of a truck, sustaining a cut above his eye and facial bruising. He was rushed to hospital and later released after treatment.
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Louis
Simon Sire
Cannon Avenue
Jefferson Street
Libby Holman Reynolds to face charges in North Carolina
Libby Holman Reynolds, the missing torch singer, will return to Winston-Salem within days to answer charges in the fatal shooting of her husband Smith Reynolds. Her father Alfred Holman announced the voluntary return, while authorities in Ohio Delaware and New York continued the nationwide search for Albert Ab Walker, indicted with Mrs Reynolds. Bail prospects were expected to hinge on her physical presence for a court hearing.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Libby Holman Reynolds
Ansiwer
Smith Reynolds
Benet Felikoff
Winston-Salex
North Carolina
Alfred Holman
Ohio
Delaware
New York
Albert
Ab) Walker
Walker May Be Granted Bond In Reynolds Case
Winston-Salem dispatch reports Ab Walker, implicated with Mrs Libby Holman Reynolds in the Smith Reynolds death, may be released on bond. Judge Stack planned to hear habeas corpus proceedings when the decision to grant bond was discussed with prosecutor Carlisle Higgins and Sheriff Transon Scott.
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Transon Scott
Smith Reynolds
Holman
Reynold
Albert Walker
Winston-Salem
N. C
North Carolina
Abd Walker
Libby Holman Reynolds
Walker
A. M. Stack
Scott
Stack
King cobra at National Zoo blinded by ailment
Washington reports the King cobra at the National Zoological Park may lose his sight if his appetite declines, threatening his life. Vets consider removing scales from his eyes to treat the condition, delaying procedures as long as possible.
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Washington
King Corba
National Zoological Park
Crisis Eases in U S Says British Authority
The Economist, a leading British financial authority, stated the U S economic crisis appears past with no immediate recovery guaranteed. It notes spring and summer panics due to unemployment, bank failures, gold outflows, and public hoarding have subsided, banking position improved, and consumer psychology recovering.
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