Man Kidnaps Boy to Replace Dead Son in Omaha Case
In Omaha on January 4, police quoted 37 year old George W McDonald claiming he kidnapped 11 year old Bobby Walsh from an orphanage to obtain a son after his own had died seven years earlier. Bobby returned to the orphanage unharmed after an intensive search. The motive cited was a desire for a boy to replace his late son.
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Omaha, Neb
Bobby Walsh
George W. McDonald
Omaha
Bobby
Robert Barrett
McDonald
Furniture Men Optimistic On 20th Annual Show
Officials at the American Furniture Mart report an encouraging trend as the 20th annual furniture show opens. Buyers arrive from across the nation, with price levels about a third higher than last March and roughly 20 percent above last summer. Bedroom and dining room furniture average five percent higher due to early lumber purchases and higher labor costs under the National Recovery Act.
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Chicago
Tan
American Furniture Mart
Lake Shore Drive
Von Hindenburg as Peacemaker in German Church Fight
In Berlin on January 4 protests by bishops from across the Reich gather for a decisive move against Reich Bishop Ludwig Mueller of the Nazi church. They accuse Mueller of unfitness and say Chancellor Hitler’s unifying task was betrayed, causing dissension.
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Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Reich
Ludwig Mueller
Mueller
Hitler
Another Blue Eagle Revoked in Darlington County
In Darlington county officers observe the NRA emblem stakes near a distillery. Sheriff J. H. Coker and Deputy King find two notices addressed to King taunting him to proceed. They destroy an abandoned still and revoke the NRA eagles displayed along the path.
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Darlington
NRA
Darlington County
J. H. Coker
Colon King
King
TO ELECT TONIGHT AT JUNIOR FIRE COMPANY ELECTION
Tonight the Junior Fire Company holds its annual officer election at their ball. Polls open from 7 to 9 o'clock in the evening.
Deaths in Williamsport and area prompt notices
Obituaries from Williamsport and surrounding towns report the deaths of Charles A. Bell 35 of 114 East Franklin Street Williamsport Earl Doul of Hancock and Charles Elmer Abrams formerly of Hagerstown, with details of survivors and funeral arrangements. Additional notices include Mrs Fredericka Hoffman of Philadelphia and related acknowledgments.
Optimistic Budget Message Highlights Economic Upturn
President Roosevelt outlines a hopeful budget path with a $7 billion deficit this year and a $2 billion recovery fund for next year. He cites improved farm prices, renewed banking confidence, and ongoing relief programs as signs the upturn will become cumulative.
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Pagem
Congress
Civil Works Administration
Home Loan
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Civilian Conservation Corps
Sanitation program to start in county with local lumber
The county to launch a sanitation program using locally purchased lumber after health department objections to outside shipments. Private property owners may have model outside toilets erected with materials supplied, work done free by the health department. Local labor will be used on all projects including Sharpsburg.
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Health Department
Baltimore
Maugansville
Chewsiville
Williamsport
Hancock and
Boonsboro
W. Ross Cameron
Sharpsburg
Man Killed Saving Horses in Franklin
Franklin, Pa. January 4. John W. Bennett, 59, a lease operator, attempted to divert a toppled derrick pole from a team of horses. The pole struck the ground between the animals, killing Bennett instantly.
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Franklin
John W. Bennett
Oif
Bennett
Maryland probe targets license marriage racket state wide
U S District Attorney Simon Sobeloff orders a county by county inquiry in Maryland to dismantle a blackmail operation tied to marriage licenses. Preliminary work by Wilfred McQuaid finds hush money demands common in many counties with clerks sometimes signaling secrecy by ringed names or sealed envelopes as payment for silence.
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Maryland
U. S
Simon F. Sobelof
Lcense
Pennsy Railway Seeks $77 Million Loan Approval
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval of a $77,000,000 loan. Contracts signed by Secretary Ickes and railroad officials last week outline $45,000,000 for completing electrification from New York to Washington, $15,000,000 for 101 electric locomotives, and $17,000,000 for 7,000 freight cars.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ickes
New York
Train crew brawl derails trip. two men jailed
In Fortaleza Brazil on January 4 passengers on a train near Riache De Sella watched as engineer Antonio Severino and fireman Francisco Carlos fought in the engine cab. They jumped to the ground letting the train run free for five miles until a fellow crew member halted it. Both men were arrested on charges of endangering passengers.
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Fortaleza
Ceara
Brazil
Riache de Sella
Antonio Severino
Francisco Carlos
Movements Of Slain Woman's Mate Checked
CRISFIELD Md Jan 4 Authorities questioned Fred Brumbley and three others in the murder of his wife Mrs Margaret Brumbley whose body was found battered stabbed in their Marion Station farmhouse Detectives and deputy sheriffs reviewed Brumbleys account and noted no arrest had been made by nightfall Officials kept details from release.
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Crisfield, Md
Fred Brumbley
Margaret Brumbley
Marion Station
Brambley
Luther Daugherty
Robert Maddox
Somerset County
Walter Marlin
Stewart Deal
Baltimore Detective Bureau
John B. Robins
Baltimore
Deal
Shooting Match Ady Dam No 4 Turkeys to Geese Shoot
Local notice announces a big shooting match at Lat on January 6 at Dam No 4. Participants can shoot turkeys geese ducks and chickens with 12 gauge guns and rifles. Ammunition furnished. D. W. Milburn Ady.
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Dam No
D. W. Milburn
Ady
Morgenthau Questioned as Senate Finance Examines Treasury Nomination
Henry Morgenthau Jr. faced questioning before the Senate Finance Committee ahead of his nomination as secretary of the treasury. Senator Long warned against railroading the appointment, while Chairman Harrison said quick action was needed to place the New Yorker in his duties. Long planned to press complaints raised by his constituents during the hearing.
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Henry Morgenthau, Jr
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
William Woodin
Washington
Associated Press
Senate Finante Committee
Sen
Ats
Senator Long
Morgenthau
Harrison
Robbers Loot Store After Threats and Firearm Shakedown
In Philadelphia three robbers forced a manager and two clerks to stay quiet as a gun fired grazing manager Harry Segal’s ear. They fled with 44 dollars from the cash register. In Cambridge Maryland Lingan T Stitzer a major land and timber owner on the Eastern Shore died after a yearlong illness at 66. He was son of the late Judge James Sutzer and survived by his widow five sons and one half-brother, Judge James Vickers of the Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands.
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Charles A. Bell
South Potomac Street
Atlantic and Pacific
Washington County Hospital
Zion Lutheran Church
Williamsport
Masonic Lodge
Hagerstown
Charles
Lilly Guessford Bell
Emma Bowman
Dorothy Ann
Lilly Bell
Benjamin Tyler
Canton
Clyde Bell
East Franklin Street
A. B. Miller
Rose Hill Cemetery
Coffman Funeral Home
Charlies Elmer Abrams
High Street
Jersey City
N. J
Mr. Abrams
Maryland Poultry Company
First Baptist Church
City
Sterling
Washington, D. C
Donald
Philadelphia
Harry Segal
Segal
Cambridge
Lingan T. Stitzer
Maryland
James Sutzer
James Vickers
Supreme Court
Philippine Islands
McNair Takes Oath Adds Abstinence Pledge Task
Pittsburgh mayor William N. McNair, sworn in Monday, visited the police station to obtain abstinence pledges from ten individuals who had been drinking. He aims to promote temperance as part of his new duties.
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Pittsburgh
William N. McNair
City Hall
Paper distributor keeps 100000 mile streak delivering 822000
A. R. Bailey of 354 Central avenue, rural Herald Mail distributor, hit 100000 miles in his car while delivering about 822000 Heralds and Malls since October 1 1931. He averaged 1200 papers daily on the circuit spanning Hancock to Watford City and Middleburg despite blizzards and icy roads.
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A. R. Bailey
Central Avenue
Herald-Mail Company
Bailey
Herald- Mail
Hancock
Watfordsburg
Middleburg
Gold Drain Halted as Bank of France Shows Gain
The Bank of France halted its gold drain after 16 weeks of declines, recording a loss of 5,250,600 francs. A December 29 statement shows a gain of 157,000,000 francs as the bank reports improved conditions.
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Paris
Bank of France
Congress Speeds Action On Liquor Tax Bill And Bank Probes
Congress moves quickly with a half billion liquor tax bill after the budget message and Senate finance considers Morgenthau as Treasury secretary. Senate committees probe Detroit bank troubles and bankruptcy administration while the House panels seek a unified silver program and livestock as a basic commodity under the farm law.
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House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
House Agricultural Committee
Huntsville woman takes first ice plane ride without a pilot
Mrs R Z Hutchinson of Huntsville flew solo on an ice plane with the pilot clinging to a wing until he slid off. The craft roared to life and circled before resting on the river ice. She was unharmed in the stunt witnessed near Huntsville.
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Huntsville
Mrs. Hutchinson
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