Threat Note From Karpis Stirs G Men Hunt
A letter signing Alvin Karpis threats J Edgar Hoover and accelerates the search for the Barker Karpis gang. Authentic handwriting and fingerprints are cited. Karpis, co leader with Fred Barker, has been hunted for 18 months over the 200000 Edward Bremer kidnapping case, with activity across Ohio and nearby states.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Alvin Karpis
Dayton
Karpis
Fred Barker
Barker-Karpis
Ohio
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
Toledo
Barker
Cleveland
Atlantic City
N. J
Gun battle ends with Barker kin death threat and escape
A suspect sprayed officers with machine gun fire and fled with accomplice Harry Campbell after the five hour battle that killed Barker and his mother Kate Ma Barker in Oklawaha Florida. The confrontation involved Federal agents and police, framing a dramatic escape and a violent conclusion to the pursuit.
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Harry Campbell
Barker
Kate “Ma” Barker
Oklawaha
Fila
Murder Trial Postponed in Virginia Case
In Wise Virginia on August 21 Judge H A W Skeen postponed until October the trials of Jedith Maxwell a 21 year old schoolteacher and her mother Mrs Anne Maxwell charged with killing their father and husband Trigg Maxwell by striking him with a shoe during a family quarrel The defense sought time to prepare and to allow separate trials for mother and daughter The younger Maxwell will be tried first in October after both sides agreed to separate proceedings and the Commonwealths attorney urged that the daughter face charges for slaying her father when he threatened to spank her for staying out late
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Wise
H. A. W. Skeen
Jedith Maxwell
Anne Maxwell
Trigg Maxwell
A. A. Skeen
Commonwealth
Fred Greear
Sheen
Maxwell
Raid Nabs 50 Gallon Still Near Boonsboro
Federal investigators Tagg and Lee seized a 50 gallon still 100 gallons of mash and other whiskey making gear in a dawn raid near Boonsboro. An early arrest is expected.
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Tagg and Lee
Boonsboro
We re in the Money opens at Maryland Theatre
Warner Bros comedy We re in the Money opens at the Maryland Theatre tomorrow with Joan Blondell Glenda Farrell and Hugh Herbert in stellar comedic roles The story by George R Bilson and the screen version promise extreme humor as two chiseling girls seek subpoenas on wealthy men in breach of promise suits
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Warner Bros
Maryland Theatre
Joan Blondell
Glenda Farrell
Hugh Herbert
George R. Bilson
Successful Failure Opens Today At Henry's Theatre
Henry's Theatre presents Successful Failure a wholesome family drama about a middle class couple facing unemployment and job challenges. William Collier Sr. stars opposite Lucille Gleason in a father and husband role as they navigate hardship to keep the family and business together in a sympathetic urban tale.
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Henry
William Collier
Lucille Gleason
Gleasons
Secret of Stradivari Violin Varnish Remains Hidden
The soft textured varnish of Stradivari violins, varying from red to orange, has never been discovered, leaving researchers seeking the method behind the legendary finish.
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Stradivari
Sharpsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Ridgely Fisher of Rockford NL and Miss Katherine Moore of New York visit Sharpsburg guests. Local youths and families attend a Lutheran Junior Department corn roast at Potomac Beach. Harbingers include visits to Baltimore, Phoenix and Hagerstown plus births and sight visits to Glen Echo.
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Sharpsburg
Ridgely Fisher
Rockford
Thomas DeLauney
Katherine Moore
New York
John Wesley Stebbens
Phoenix
Ariz
C. M. Taute
National Cemetery
Earl Lester Bender
Washington
Harvey Dorsey
Lutheran Sunday School
Mervin DeLauney
Potomac Beach
Pearl Hebb
Albina Benner
Mable Chapman
Lydia McGraw
Mary Grey
Pansy Mose
Frances Heighberger
Laura
Jane
Billy DeLauney
Orville Myers
Hagerstown
Fred Remsburg
Baltimore
Fred Kershner
Funkstown
Kershner
Frances Bailey
Carrie Suman
Essex Fells
N. J
G. M. Snavely
Allie Marker
Salem
Martha Snavely
Mary Rohrer
Don
Harry Heighberger
Frances Stottlemyer
Patsy
David Knode
Lloyd Richards
Harry Knode
Agnes
Glen Echo
Bobby Imes
Cumberland
John Moss
Deny Murray Habeas Corpus in 1932 Arson Case
A writ of habeas corpus denied John Murray who was convicted of arson in November 1932 and sentenced to ten years. Chief Judge Samuel K. Dennis ruled Murray failed to prove insanity at trial. Murray testified he was insane, but the court held he had opportunity to plead insanity. Sentences run concurrently. Local witnesses were summoned. Murray testified. State’s Attorneys participated. several officers were listed but not called.
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John Murray
Samuel K. Dennis
Baltimore
Murray
Martin L. Ingram
Baltimore City
William H. Peters
E. J. Chapman
Maryland
W. Bruce Downin
Lutheran Picnic At Crystal Grottoes Near Boonsboro
Lutheran church lesson led by J W Dorsey held annual picnic at Crystal Grottoes near Boonsboro on Wednesday evening with many attendees including Rev and Mrs H D Chapman, Mr and Mrs J W Dorsey and numerous Dorsey relatives and neighbors. Detroit and Richmond visitors joined family gatherings as local residents hosted weekend visitors and extended kin.
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Adam Weaver
Chas. Swain
Ed Mose
Frank Heighberger
Thomas DeLauney
James Brashears
Wm. A. Smith
Gwendolyn Swain
Leona Poffenberger
Carline Poffenberger
Omer Dorsey
James Dorsey
John Smith
Fannie Wyand
Benevola
Earl Lester Bender
Washington
Hezzie Hetzel
Rush Snyder
Detroit
Mich
M. T. DeLauney
Tileen
Dorothy Shipley
Richmond
Clinton Swain
Hester Snavely
G. M. Snavely
Drive Started To End Sheep Killing
A campaign against sheep killings was ordered by the Board of County Commissioners in regular session. Unlicensed dogs will be seized and constables urged to act. The county paid nearly $100 to farmers for sheep losses, most killings attributed to police dogs. A Williamsport delegation urged adding the improvement program to the works list.
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Washington County
Board of County Commissioners
Black
Williamsport
County Relief Administration Submittal Expected Soon
The county relief program is anticipated to be submitted within the next several weeks, signaling progress in scheduled aid planning and oversight by local authorities and the relief administration.
First-day dog catcher loses six dogs to break in
Monongahela Pa on his first day Ben Sadler rounded up six strays and jailed them at the pound. During the night someone smashed the lock and freed them all, prompting concern over security at the facility.
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Monongahela
Ben Sadler
Classified ads boost savings of time and money
Herald-Mail classifieds promise easier buying and selling by connecting local buyers and sellers, saving time and money for readers.
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Herald-Mail
Five Properties Sold At Auction At Court House
Five properties were sold in front of the Court House at public auction yesterday afternoon. The Wise property on Chestnut street, a house with three lots, brought 1450 dollars to Alvey Koogle. Auctioneer J C Snyder sold the Randoloph avenue property for 2900 dollars to DJ and Ruth E Hager, Wolfe property at Woodpoint for 2500, a 31209 mortgage on the Gold Samaritan Hall on North Jonathan street for 690, and a small house in Jail alley for 112.50. Snyder also sold 12 shares of Central Public Utilities Company preferred stock for 813 cents a share to Joseph D Mish.
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Court House
Wise
Chestnut Street
Fred M. White
Alvey Koogle
J. C. Snyder
David R. Hager
Randolph Avenue
Ruth E. Hager
Wolfe
Woodpoint
Gold Samaritan Hall
Jonathan Street
Jail Alley
Snyder
Central Public Utilities Company
Joseph D. Mish
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