Lindbergh case Hauptmann trial opens in Flemington
Historic January trial in Hunterdon County courts centers on Bruno Hauptmann charged with the murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. The Flemington courthouse, built in 1794, holds about 60. thousands expected, a juror panel and state attorneys prepare in a high profile, meticulously staged case. Investigators, judges, and prosecutors, including Wilentz and Hauck, lead the effort as Hauptmann faces the first death penalty bid in New Jersey legal history.
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Aobbine
Flemington
Lloyd’ Fisher
Swith
John Hughes
Curtin
Frederick
Pope
Somerset
Ake
David. T. [Wilents
New Jersey
Wilentz
Hunterdon County
Anthony M. Hauck
Joseph Lanigan
Harry Walsh
Robert Peacock
Richard Stockton
Jersey
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Boatbuilder
Curtis
John Henry Curtiss
Curtiss
World On The Road To Recovery
New York Stock Exchange president Richard Whitney said the world is on the road to recovery, citing ample bank funds and abundant reserves as key factors. He noted easy access to capital encourages business investment and opportunities, with banks holding unprecedented excess reserves supporting steady credit.
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Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
New
York
Richard ‘Whitney
Italy
Federal’ ‘Reserve
Economic Recovery Speech Cites Capital Needs and Jobs
The speaker argues that credit expansion may be required for recovery and that a capital need will arise. Demand and supply of funds should meet, boosting recovery in capital markets, industry, and employment. All will feel the influence in the new year across city and rural areas.
Three Hurt In Auto Mishaps Across City
Three persons sustained minor injuries in separate Sunday accidents. Max Eavey in the 300 block South Locust street suffered head cuts after his car sideswiped another. A H Sherman in the Mulberry and View Streets area overturned and plunged into the Western Maryland Railroad bed, treated and discharged later. R C Evans of Audubon New Jersey was slightly hurt when his car collided with Gardner Bowers at Prospect and Church streets, ejecting the Evans vehicle. Ed Zimmerman of Williamsport was cut over the head when his car struck a pole on Cannon avenue between Franklin and Washington streets. Motor Patrolman John Knode investigated all crashes.
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Eavey
Locust Street
A. H. Sherman
Mulberry Avenue
Mulberry and
View Streets
Western Maryland
Washington City Hospital
R. C. Evans
Audubon
N. J
Gardner Bowers
Prospect
Church Streets
Evans
John Knode
Ed Zimmerman
Williamsport
Cannon Avenue
Franklin
Washington Streets
Brother Killing, Brother Suicide Shock Indianapolis Family
Irate Charles M. Pierce killed his brother James F. Pierce during a dispute over opening a door then fatally shot himself in a north side Indianapolis home. Their 87-year-old mother Mrs Mary Pierce witnessed the double tragedy as police report. Funeral for Samuel M. Shafer, retired merchant, conducted Saturday by Rev Dr Beott Wagner at Sea Reformed Church.
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Indianapolis
Charles M. Pierce
James F. Pierce
Mary KE. Pierce
Thomas McCortick
Charles
James
Samuel M. Shafer
Bater
Beott
Wagner
Sea Reformed Chere
Rowe
Relief rolls purge under new Maryland welfare plan
The Maryland County Welfare Board announced a fresh registration to replace the relief rolls. Families will be assigned call days to fill forms detailing income assets and changes, with bank account checks and full financial disclosures allowed. The arrest of an East End resident for relief chiseling preceded the plan, which aims to prosecute unentitled recipients amid prior Baltimore convictions. Justice Richard Duffey arraigned the accused, who was held for the Grand Jury.
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East End
County Welfare Board
Emergency Relief Department of Maryland
Welfare Department
Baltimore
Richard Duffey
Heated Battle at Election Forecast in DAR
Washington December 31 The Daughters of the American Revolution face internal rifts over the New Deal ahead of an upcoming election in which Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt is a focal issue Mrs William A Becker a candidate for president general praised a book linking the organization to national debate
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William A. Becker
Roosevelt name linked to radicals in party critique
A publication endorsing Mrs Becker claims Mrs Roosevelt and other high officials are Radical sympathizers. Flora Myers Gillentine, opposing Mrs Beck ey, informs Washington members she will support the President to the last ditch. This week Mrs Roosevelt denies some statements from the publication bearing Becker endorsement.
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Roosevelt
Flora Myers
Gillentine
Beckey
Washington
Patriotic Organization
United States
Bells In Tower To Be Silent Tonight
Philadelphia records note that the eight bells of Christ Church will be mute New Year’s Eve for the second time in two centuries. Hung in 1754, the bells rang annually until 1777, were moved during the British occupation to Lancaster, returned after restoration, and last rang through 1834 before construction work on a new organ at the church makes the bells silent again.
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Philadelphia
Old Christ Church
America
Lancaster
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Creomulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Creomulsion cures colds that linger, touts seven benefits in one with a powerful yet harmless formula, and assures customers a money refund from druggists if the cough or cold is not relieved.
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Emington
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Carpenter
Stata
Flemington Court
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Mutual
Ouranos
Per
Irwin F. Hoffman
OB. Potomac &T. Phene
Rosy Credi Terme
Moskin’s
The
Seacon
R. C. A. and
Zenith Radios
Garver Furniture Co
N. Potomac
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