Money and ransom fate tied to Hauptmann trial
In Flemington New Jersey police recovered at least fourteen thousand five hundred ninety dollars in a Bronx garage linked to Bruno Richard Hauptmann. State prosecutors plan to offer the money as an exhibit at his trial while awaiting verdict. If acquitted the money would be returned to the Bronx authorities and to the ransom suspect.
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Flemington
N. J
Bronx
Bruno Richard Tmann
Iptuland
Meauptmann
Lfe
Jersey
Lindbergh
L David
T. “Wilentz
Coldbergh
Hauptmann
Mney
Old Policy Fight Over Gold Standard Dispute
The article describes ongoing legal battles where holders of government obligations claim discrimination during the gold standard era. The Attorney General leads government counsel as lower courts sided against plaintiffs in several cases. The Supreme Court is set to hear Norman C. Norman versus Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, who seeks $22.50 in gold or $39,120 in currency for a $2,000 gold bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey
Homer Cal Singshimaci
Supreme Court
Norman C. Norman
New York
Baltimore Ad Ohio Railroad
York
Two Accidents and a Youthful Prosecutor Rise in 1930s News
In Johnstown Pennsylvania Angelo Scarletta skidded on ice on a mountain road and ended in a hospital with a broken leg after his companion slipped on the ice. In Denton Maryland Layman Redden, 30, was sworn in as Caroline County states attorney, one of the youngest to hold the post.
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Johnstown
Denton
J Redden
Caroline Coun
Redden
More Oysters This Season In Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore January 8 Swenton Earle State Conservation Commissioner estimated the present Chesapeake Bay oyster catch will total more than 2 000 000 bushels. Last year the catch was 1 800 000 bushels. He expects the executive will recommend additional propagation activities in his annual report to increase future yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Swenton
Earle
Chesapeake Bay
Youth Outsmarts Sleuth In City Parade
Philadelphia report outlines a clever street boy who tricks George Harvey, an agent in charge of the Department of Justice, by selling a cheap basket to stand on during a crowded mum mers' parade. The basket collapses after he steps on it, and Harvey demands his dime back. The boy retorts and disappears into the crowd.
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Philadelphia
George Harvey
Department of Justice
Harvey
Deaths of Emma Ford and Archibald Rutledge noted
Notices record the deaths of Mrs. Emma Frances Ford of Beaver Creek after a three week illness at age 78, with funeral plans in Beaver Creek and Boonsboro cemetery. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Archibald Rutledge in Charleston after pneumonia, with funeral details and survivors including her husband Dr. Archibald Rutledge and three sons.
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Emma Frances Ford
John Ford
Beaver Creek
Ford
George W. and
Adeline (Harbaugh) Horine
Myeraville
Christian Church of
Albert Gottwall
York
Robert Glenn
Ma Pl
Mra
Archibald Rutledge
Mercersburg Academy
South Carolna
Charleston
S. C
Rutledges
South Carolina
Mercersburg
Academy
Rutledge
In Memoriam Monticello Reynolds Jan Five Years Later
In loving memory of Monticello Reynolds who passed away five years ago on January 8. A framed memory remains in our hearts as she rests, always missed by her husband and children. God knows how much we miss you and your memory will never fade. Adr and family.
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Monticello Reynolds
Adr
In Memoriam James E. Gossard Sr Departed This Life
In loving remembrance of James E. Gossard Sr who departed this life three years ago January 8 1932 We think of him often and of how he died He could not say goodbye Before he closed his eyes They visit his grave just three years hence Ady by his wife and family
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James E. Gossard, Sr
Ady
Praise for President Roosevelt and his program
A writer extols Franklin D. Roosevelt for prioritizing national welfare over self interest and argues socialistic leanings may be necessary to implement his plans. The piece lauds Roosevelt as a courageous, principled leader and highlights Maryland figure David J. Lewis as aligned in views, predicting a higher plane for U S policy with Roosevelt at the helm.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ag. Wa
McKnight
Washington
Maryland
David J. Lewis
Lewis
House
Senate
Mr. Lewis
Central States
South
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Police Probe Explosive Deaths In Maryland Car Blast
Police pursued a theory the car explosion that killed Carl Trickett and housekeeper Martha Davis was not accidental. Funeral services were set for Trickett and Davis. Sheriff Spear returned from Shallmar without official disclosures as investigators weighed dynamite planted in Trickett’s vehicle near Hopemont Sanatorium. The blast also injured Trickett’s two children, William and Margaret.
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Oakland
Carl Trickett
Martha Davis
Trickett
Sherif Clarence Spear
Shallmar
Hopemont
W. Va
Davis
William
Margaret
Rummage Sale At 1 Percent Franklin St
Rummage sale announces hours at 1% West Franklin Street on Wednesday and Thursday hosted by Hebrew A nxial? Advent committee. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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W. Franklin St
Thurs
Supreme Court limits Roosevelt oil control powers
In a landmark NRA ruling Justice Cardozo dissented as the high court voided a major New Deal provision. Chief Justice Hughes warned Congress had ceded too much authority to the President over interstate oil shipments, stressing due process and proof of factual determinations.
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Cuntenncy Cole
House
Great East Texas
New York
High Court
Justice Cardozo
Donald R. Richberg
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Borah
Idaho
NRA
Hughes
Senate Chamber
Congress
Poultry Mystery Baffles New York Show Crowd
At the New York poultry show spectators wonder over a bird not fitting chicken duck or guinea. Some guess it is half chicken and half guinea others half turkey and half guinea. Owner G Montgomery of Arden New York awaits an explanation.
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New York
Everybdy
G. Montgomery
Arden, N. Y
Meissner Named Pennsylvania Rhodes Scholar Winner
Swarthmore Pa January 8 Milton Meissner of Plainfield New Jersey whose high jumping feat at Le high University earned an Olympic invitation for 1936 is named the Pennsylvania winner of a Rhodes scholarship.
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Meissner
Swarthmore, Pa
Milton Meissner
Plainfield
Lehigh University
Pennsylvania
Prosecution Witnesses Questioned in Lindbergh Case Immunity and Testimony
Prosecution witnesses face cross examination with immunity granted to Mrs Lindbergh. Colonel Lindbergh seen as lenient. Betty Gow testifies for 90 minutes on Scotland origin and ties to Henry Red Johnson now in Norway. Violet Sharpe and Whateley questions loom as state police probe the Morrow estate incident. Elsie Whateley denies husband’s ties to Violet Sharpe amid the Lindbergh kidnapping case.
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Lindbergh
Betty Gow
Reilly
Scotland
Henry “Red” Johnson
Norway
Violet Sharpe
Morrow
Whateley
Oliver Whateley
Elsie Whateley
Lindbergh Case Details Emissary and Ransom Payment
Colonel Lindbergh testified that Dr. Condon acted as an emissary after an ad offering $1000 for the kidnapper. He met a man in a Bronx cemetery, discussed faith and humanity, and arranged to hand over ransom money after the man proved he had the baby by sending the sleeping garment. Dr. Condon paid $50,000 of $70,000 on April 2, 1932, and six weeks later the baby's body was found five miles from the Lindbergh home.
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Colonel Lindbergh
Edward J. Reilly
Dr. Condon
Bronx
Lindberghs
John
Lindbergh
Hopewell
John F. Condon
Betty Gow
Latain Lindbergh
Fingerprint Evidence Clash Shifts Lindbergh Trial Focus
In court the defense attacks fingerprint methods as witnesses discuss the ladder found at the Lindbergh nursery. State agents recount dirt splotches and the ladder’s fit, while plans to call Captain Lamb and Koehler aim to trace the wood to the Bronx carpenter. Colonel Sampson dies in Maryland transfer. A square dance notice closes the page.
Difficulties in Picking Jury for Bruno Murder Trial
In Pottsville Pa jurors faced delays as jury selection for Joseph J Bruno former county detective and political figure in the Kelayres massacre case continued. Only two veniremen were accepted by day’s end amid fears a special venue may be set by the sheriff.
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Pottsville
Commonwealth
Joseph J. Bruno
Kelayres
John Flanagan
Ashland
John Connors
Mores
Mahoney
Bruno
Schuylkill Valley
Albert L. Thomas
Pittsfield Cats Set Feline Prolificacy Record
In Pittsfield Massachusetts two tabby cats claim a remarkable litter record. Mrs Blackie a nine year old matriarch has sired 120 kittens while her daughter Mrs Polly nine? seven years old has produced 102 offspring. The pair together total 222 kittens in a single line of feline propagation.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Blackie
Polly
Chicago Grain Market Prices From Stein Bros and Boyce
Quotations for wheat corn oats and rye at May July and September maturities. Prices show opening highs and lows with percentages indicating bid and ask ranges. Market activity reflects a Detroit era style ledger from the McComas Armstr ong Building dealing in May July and Sept contracts.
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Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Building
President’s 1936 Budget Proposals Draw Mixed Reactions
The article reports on the President's 1936 budget plan showing receipts rising to 3.99 billion and expenditures falling, suggesting a balanced budget if growth continues. Reactions vary from Senator Robinson calling it gratifying to Representative Snell predicting abundant funds, and notes a hint that new taxes could follow if a $2.1 billion bonus passes Congress.
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Mitten
Robinson
Arkansas
Rep. Snell
House
Plent y of Colds for Baltimoreans
Baltimore officials project between 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 common colds will plague residents this year. Commissioner Williams noted about two colds per person annually and the department plans no specific cure beyond public education to prevent spread of the infection.
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Baltimore
Inquest Orders Harold A Johnson Held Without Bail
At an inquest in Baltimore Harold Ashby Johnson was ordered held without bail for grand jury action in connection with the fatal scooting of Pauline A Connelly a 17 year old school girl in his apartment recently.
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Baltimore
Harold Ashby Johnson
Pauline A. Connelly
Square Dance At Wayside Inn
Square dance every Wednesday night at Wayside Inn on Sharpsburg Pike one mile south of Hagerstown admission 25 cents round dance every Saturday night advance details available at venue.
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Wayside Inn
Sharpsburg Pike
Hagerstown
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Oak Hill
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SK. T. Hager, Inc
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Associated Press
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Henry
England
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Morrow Estate
Englewood
John L. Lamb
Arthur K. Koehler
Captain Lamb
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Koehler
U. S. Forest Products Laboratory
Madison
Wis
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Odiorne H. Sampson
Fort
George G. Meade
Walter Reed General Hospital
France
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Guilford Ave
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Boyce
McComas-Armatrong Building
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Goodyear
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N. ¥. Central
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U. S. Steel
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
Western Union
BAM Weat. Md
Loews
ROM Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
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Honey Boy Minstrels
Federal Reserve Board
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Washington County National Bank
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