Defense Puts Fisch Handwriting To Lindbergh Notes
Hauptmann's defense in the Lindbergh trial seeks to prove Isador Fisch wrote or collected the ransom notes. Edward Reilly says Fisch era of partnership and a 14,600 ransom were involved. State experts dispute, noting handwriting differs. A Gettysburg bill later tied to a local landlord is cited as ongoing evidence.
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Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Isador Fisch
Hauptmann
Edward J .Reilly
Lindbergh
Fisch
Bronx
Germany
Reilly
Hauck
Frank Wilson
Wilson
Gettysburg
Mervin E. Tipson
Would Rather Have A Baby Would Rather Have A Baby
Honolulu readers learn husband opinions on Amelia Earhart flight after her Wheeler Field takeoff to California. George Palmer Putnam, Ameila Earhart’s husband, says he would rather have a baby. The remark marks a candid reaction to the famous aviatrix's latest feat.
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George Palmer Putnam
Amela Earhart
Western Maryland to Organize County Commissioners Association
Western Maryland officials move toward forming a county commissioners association with a meeting likely in Hagerstown or Frederick. At Annapolis, Western Maryland commissioners discussed the idea but took no action. Frederick officials seek the initiative from Washington County, while A H Derr urged consideration of Annapolis proposals on reassessment delays road return and tax supervisor appointment.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
County Commissioners of
Maryland
Annapolis
Washington
Washington County Board
Frederick Board
A. H. Derr
Tonic burn victim improves after barber incident
Charles Athey of the 600 block of Washington Avenue, who suffered severe burns to the head when his hair ignited during tonic application yesterday, is resting easy today after a physician treated him. The barber extinguished the flames with wet towels, and the incident occurred after a haircut and shampoo when friction on the scalp ignited the tonic. It is described as the first case of its kind in the area.
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Charles Athey
Washington Avenue
Athey
Attorney General Bans Credit Union Interest Practice
Attorney General Herbert R. O'Conor sent an opinion to State Bank Commissioner John J. Ghingher deeming illegal the practice of charging credit unions on a borrower's month start balance rather than permitting weekly payment deductions.
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Baltimore
Herbert R. O'Conor
John J. Ghingher
Theft of Hens Reported in Rear of Residence
Mrs Leila C Mohler reports seven or eight fat hens stolen from coops behind her home at 119 East Antietam Street. Patrolman John Knode is investigating the incident.
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Leila C. Mohler
Antietam Street
John Knode
Dime Found In Steer During Butchering
While butchering a steer on Thursday Layton Winters discovered a dime inside the stomach, indicating the animal had apparently swallowed it with its food.
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Layton Winters
Chesapeake Bay Free of Ice Boosts Shipping Status
Baltimore report says Chesapeake Bay shipping returned to normal with bay fully free of ice for first time since Sunday, restoring regular traffic and passage opportunities for vessels and ports along the bay.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Ransom Note Appears in Gettysburg Case Link to Lindbergh Kidnapping
Gettysburg shoemaker Mervin E. Tipson found a $10 Lindbergh ransom note in rent payment. The note, issued by Hunterdon County National Bank, matched a serial, drawing DOJ interest amid Hauptmann trial. York police questioned a New York nurse claiming contact with Col. Lindbergh, traced to York and Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg
Department of Justice
Mervin E. Tipson
Charles W. Myers
Hunterdon County National Bank
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Tipson
Charles S. White
York
Isabelle Ledame
New York City
Col. Lindbergh
Hanover
New Jersey
Gerher Anid
Willa
Had Plenty Of Cash But Nearly Starved
John Le Leur a 78 year old man was brought to a Federal transient shelter in East St. Louis Illinois after suffering from hunger and exposure. Shelter director Homer Heideman said an inquiry found Le Leur worth more than 40000 with bank money in Centralia Illinois bonds in a Bloomington vault and 10000 placed in a trust for his care in a home for the aged.
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East ST. Louis
John le Leur
Homer Heideman
le Leur
Centralia
Ill
Bloomington
Colonial bricks found in old Fort Frederick restoration plan
An archaeological plan for Fort Frederick shows a restoration to near original form. Glazed brick fragments and a drains component point to colonial era use, likely Revolutionary War. Sifted interior soil reveals data. flagpole stubs and barracks foundations indicate internal layout and heating structures.
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Fort Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
F. W. Besley
Holt Silent On Pay Acceptance
Charleston January report shows Rush D. Holt, the senator elect, dodges questions on accepting about 728.56 dollars waiting at the senate disbursing office in Washington on February 1. Holt, 29, treats the topic as of personal interest and declines further comment.
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Charleston
W. Va
Rush D. Holt
Senate
United States Senate
Washington
Huntsville Ski Club Sees Big Membership Jump
Huntsville Ontario January reports a surge in ski club members. The boys sent honorary memberships and club pins to the Dionne quints, signaling plans for a future ski team and growing enthusiasm around the sport in the community.
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Dionne Quintuplets
Weekly Weather Outlook for Atlantic States
Weather outlook begins Monday with rain in the South and rain or snow in the North. Generally fair otherwise. Warmer Sunday night, turning much colder by Monday night. Temperatures rise Thursday and Friday then fall again Saturday night.
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North
Middle Atlantic States
South
Saar Pleibiscite Seen as Test for Two Groups
In Saarbrucken the January vote pits Nazis against Communists and Socialists in a free election test. Nazi leaders seek a 90 percent pro reunification tally, aiming to reinforce Hitler’s prior August showing, while opponents call it a last stand against European dictatorships.
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Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Saar Basin
Saar
Adolf Hitler
German Front
Hitler
Cumberland Savings: City Denies Water Extension Petition
Cumberland Maryland January 12, 1939 City officials say the city saved about $500000 by denying Joseph A Schriver a writ of mandamus to extend water mains to his hilltop home. Judge Albert A Douby ruled the city charter allows refusal if revenue is not justified. The city cited a $20000 pumping station cost and additional works would raise costs beyond returns. They argued granting the petition would trigger similar demands from annexed residents and total $500000.
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Cumberland
Joseph A. Schriver
Schriver
Albert A. Doub
Pilot Fights Off Madman Aboard Airliner in Flight
Lima Jan 12 The captain Carlos Martinez De Pinillos battled a deranged passenger Francisco Samane who rushed the pilot's compartment after takeoff from Chiclayo with passengers bound for Picasmayo. The pilot fought him with one hand and steered the plane with the other, subduing the man and landing safely at destination.
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Lima
Peru
Carlos Martinez de Pinillos
Chiclayo
Picasmayo
Francisco Samane
de Pinillos
Chamber Against Cash Bonus Now
Washington reports the Chamber of Commerce of the United States circulated its membership for the second time in a week opposing immediate cash payment of soldiers’ bonuses. The action echoes continuing postwar pay debates and signals organized business stance on veterans benefits.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Bonnes
President's Charity Ball Sets January Plans in Hagerstown
Plans for the second annual President's Charity ball in Hagerstown on Wednesday night January 30 proceed under general chairman Edwin L. Mason. The announced general committee includes Frank M Boucher Senator William D. Byron Mayor I M Wertz Parke Geiger Jr S Mitchell Focker Donovan R Beachley Mrs Alvey Long Robert Snyder Rev Dr Walter Byron Stehl Rev Dr Scott R Wagner John L Sumpter William P Lane Jr Dr Crown O Diehl Bruce C Lightner Captain C H McCleary Park W T Loy Dr P L Russell Lynn Brugh Jr Edgar C Jones Harry S Boyle Jr Additional committees for ticket sales entertainment and music are named.
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Hagerstown
Edwin L. Mason
Frank M Boucher
William D. Byron
I. M. Wertz
Parke Geiger, Jr
S. Mitchell Fockler
Donovan R. Beachley
Alvey Long
Robert Snyder
Walter Byron Stehl
Scott R. Wagner
John L. Sumpter
William P. Lane, Jr
Crown O. Diehl
Bruce C. Lightner
C. H. McCleary
Park W. T. Loy
Dr. P.L. Russell
Lynn Brugh
Sjr
Edgar C. Jones
Harry 8. Boyle
Mr. Mason
Miss Jane Bible
Vic
Meeting on Housing Plans for Tuesday
State Director Henry W. Webb of the Federal Housing Administration calls a meeting of Hagerstown banks and lending institutions for Tuesday at 4 PM in the Second National Bank board room. Bank and mortgage representatives are asked to attend to learn about FHA titles Nos. 2 and 3 and their features.
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Hagerstown
Henry W. Webb
Federal Housing Administration
Board of Directors
Second National Bank
Flood danger passes as New England steadies after ice jam
Cold weather ends flood danger across New England except a New Hampshire hamlet cut off by an ice jam threatening its main bridge. Five lives lost remain from swollen rivers, four in Connecticut and one in Vermont, as waters recede under freezing temperatures.
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Boston
New England
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Vermont
Auence
State Passes Half Way Mark in Hauptmann Case
Former Judge George K. Large, member of the prosecuting staff, said the state has passed the half way point in the Hauptmann murder case. He stated there is still much more evidence to be presented to convince the jury of Hauptmann's guilt in the Lindbergh baby murder.
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Flemington
N. J
George K. Large
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Large
Hauptmann
Missing Kennedy Children Sought Across States
Amos Kennedy aged 12 and Pauline Kennedy aged 13, children of Mr and Mrs John E Kennedy of Park Place, have been missing since last Wednesday. Police say they were last seen Wednesday noon and have intensified search efforts. A request has gone to Virginia authorities to check relatives there. Amos is described as short and stout with a leather cap and dark sweater. Pauline is tall and slender in a long coat without a hat. Police suspect they may have hitchhiked to Virginia, where they visited relatives last summer.
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Pauline
John E. Kennedy
Park Place
Kennedy
Virginia
Amos
Bradshaw Confesses to Bank Embezzlement in Virginia
Asa T. Bradshaw, held on $10,000 bond in Alexandria after arraignment on $1,500 embezzlement charges from Herndon National Bank. He signed a confession alleging he took about $60,000 over years, as the bank faced closure following a shortage totaling about $70,000 found by a national bank examiner.
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Alexandria
Herndon National Bank
Asa T. Bradshaw
United States
John Barton Phillips
Bradshaw
National Bank
State to Cut Salaries but Not Drastically Says Gov Nice
Annapolis Jan 12 Gov Harry W Nice acknowledged salary cuts for state employees in the 1936 37 budget but warned the reductions would not be as severe as feared He cut his own pay to 3557 and said the budget must be trimmed to limit new cuts while maintaining living wages for workers
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Annapolis
Harry W. Nice
Albert C. Ritchie
Farley Named Possible New Movie Czar
The Washington Post reports James A. Farley, postmaster general, is mentioned as a potential successor to Will Hays as head of the motion picture industry. A movement grows to replace Hays with a figure more acceptable to President Roosevelt.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
James A. Farley
Will Hays
Hays
Roosevelt
Lloyds Won’t Insure Dionne Quintuplets
Toronto report states Lloyds of London refuses to insure the Dionne quintuplets. Guardians had sought coverage for the five infants for 100 dollars each, after insurers from Canada and the United States turned down offers.
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Toronto
Lloyds of London
Lloyds
United States
IowaPie
Earhart Halfway Across Pacific Fliers Through Cloud Banks
Amelia Earhart flights alone from Honolulu toward Oakland face clouded skies and indeterminate position as coastal radio stations seek her exact location. She reports OK at times while avoiding precise coordinates, flying at 6000 feet above fog with rough weather building off Vancouver Island and Wheeler Field.
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San Francisco
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Honolulu
California
Pacific
Miss. Earhart
O. K
Alf
George Palmer
Miss Earhart
Oakland
Calif
Wheeler Field
Vancouver Island
B. C
Hammer Lone Clue To Negro Slaying
FRANKLINTON La Jan 12 Sheriff J C Brock said a hammer found as the sole clue would guide the investigation into the shooting and beating death of Jerome Wilson 30 a negro jailed in the case linked to the July slaying of Deputy Sheriff Delos C Wood yesterday in a jail cell torch.
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Franklinton
J. C. Brock
Jerome Wilson
Delos C. Wood
Co-eds Lose As Dormitory Burns
About 75 female students at Louisiana State Normal College were left without personal belongings after a dormitory fire last night. The blaze originated in the attic, likely from defective wiring, and destroyed more than half the building. No injuries were reported.
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Atchitoches
Louisiana State Normal College
Lineburg Held on Assault Charge in City Court
Silas Lineburg and Corbett appeared under $6300 bond in city court Tuesday before Justice Richard Norem on a charge of assault. Lineburg was remanded to await morning hearing.
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Silas Lineburg
Corbett
Tweeday
Richard Mnorem
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