Preparations Go Ahead For His Execution
The Hauptmann case moves toward execution as attorneys plan a federal habeas corpus filing to delay the Friday night deadline. Governor Hoffman may withhold decision on a reprieve, hoping new developments arise before 5 p m. Hauptmann reiterates innocence while Mrs. Hauptmann notes he may answer questions, not that new facts emerge. The matter remains unsettled as it heads to page 10.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Eeds
Bronx
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hoffman
Hauptmann
David T. Wilentz
Flemington
County Home Report for 1935 Is Filed
Inmates and transients at Belle Vue county home were fed at about two and a half cents per meal during the year ending January 1, 1936. The Board of Trustees report filed with the Board of County Commissioners notes meals cost less than eight cents for three daily meals and still provided abundant wholesome food.
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Bellevue
Board of Trustees
Board of County Commissioners
Carmichael Heads Local Red Cross
Col. John Carmichael has been named chairman of the local chapter of the Red Cross for 1936, succeeding L. Vinton Hershey. An organization meeting last night elected other officers and named the executive board including John R. Tenney as vice chairman and Mrs. R. Paul Smith as secretary.
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John Carmichael
The
Red Cross
L. Vinton Hershey
John R. Tenney
R. Paul Smith
William Green
Victor D. Miller
Harry Fiery
Walter McCune
Mitchell Fockler
Alice Edmonds
Lynn Keller
W. Ross Cameron
Victor Stine
J. V. Jamison
Bicycle riding hen dead prompts parade memories
The bicycle riding hen named Andrew Whittle, owned by Andrew Henry of Oak Hill Avenue, died at age seven. The bird, often seen with a rooster in local parades, rode a bicycle and drew much attention from residents.
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Andrew Whittle
Andrew Henry
Oak Hill Avenue
Jackson Day dinners pay off old debt
Washington reports that the Democratic National Committee will wipe out a $372,000 deficit using proceeds from Jackson Day dinners. Secretary W Forbes Morgan said first checks were in the mail and dinners should net about $225,000. Additional funds include Philadelphia’s $200,000 for the convention.
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Washington
W. Forbes Morgan
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Philadelphia
Inhalator Demonstration At Red Cross First Aid Class
The Red Cross first aid class of 10 police and fire department members viewed an inhalator demonstration last night. J. E. Hibarger of the Chambersburg fire department gave the demonstration, noting the department has long used the inhalator to treat gas electric shock or immersion victims.
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Red Cross
Fire
J. E. Hibarger
Chambersburg Fire Department
Chambersburg
Cornerstone plans sought for Beaver Brook school
Danbury Connecticut January 14 The Beaver Brook school Parent Teacher Association members want a cornerstone laying ceremony for the new building but fear there may be no cornerstone. They urged the board of education to modify its plans to include one.
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Danbury, Conn
Parent-Teacher Association
Beaver Brook School
Board of Education
Report Child Fatally Hurt in Leitersburg Truck Crash
Local authorities investigated an accident in Leitersburg where six year old Grace Stoneham, daughter of Norman and Mrs Stoneham, was struck by a sand hauling truck while returning to school from lunch. A neighbor reported a deep forehead gash and hip injury. a physician was summoned as the child was believed dead.
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Leitersburg
Grace Stoneham
Norman Stoneham
Four Women Held in Slaying of Virginia Farmer
Four women believed to know details of the robbery slaying of 66 year old farmer John H Loker on his East Point farm near Harrisonburg Virginia December 9 are in Rockingham county jail for questioning. Nellie Williams and her daughters Christine May and Virginia and their niece are tied to Carl Turner and Lester Laker who admit planning the robbery. Turner and Laker deny firing the fatal shot and blame each other. Christine Williams is described as Loker s sweetheart.
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John H. Loker
East Point
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Nellie Williams
Christine
May
Virginia
Carl Turner
Lester Laker
Turner
Laker
Hagerstown
Jefferson Street
Christine Williams
Loker
$10 000 Gold Note Seized in Atlanta
Federal agents seized a $10,000 gold certificate after a woman, Emma Mae Morrow of Carteret New Jersey, reported finding it in Washington DC. Secret Service agent George H Broadnax said the seizure followed a tip and linked the certificate to valuables lost in the post office department fire. No charges were filed.
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Atlanta
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
George H. Broadnax
Secret Service
Emma Mae Morrow
Carteret
N. J
Hughes Sets Transcontinental Flight Record Across U S
Howard Hughes, the California daredevil, completed a nonstop 2,450 mile transcontinental flight from Burbank to Newark in 9 hours 27 minutes 10 seconds, averaging near 260 mph and reaching 18,000 feet most of the way. He noted the wireless failed and he did not eat during the trip.
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New York
America
Howard Hughes
California
Hughes
Burbank
Calif
Newark
N. J
Col
Roscoe Turner
Santa Ana
Northrop
Immunization Drive at Boonsboro School After Scarlet Fever Cases
Three scarlet fever cases were found among pupils at Boonsboro elementary. The Health Department offered immunizations to parents of attending children and immunized several pupils who had contact with affected students to curb a potential outbreak.
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Boonsboro
Health Department
Two Men Die In Midtown Tenement Fire
New York officials report two men died in a midtown tenement fire on January 14. Firemen found the bodies on the third floor after the blaze spread from a hallway. Occupants on upper floors fled to the roof as stairs were cut off. Fire control was achieved within thirty minutes.
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New York
Maryland relief board to meet on aid discussion
Baltimore January 14 State Relief Administrator Harry Greenstein announced that the Board of State Aid and Charities will convene within ten days for a broad discussion of the Maryland relief situation.
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Baltimore
Harry Greenstein
Board of State Aid and Charities
Maryland
Woman Kisses Cop, Fined or Jailed in Bronx Court
Olga Ferdena kissed Patrolman Conrad Beedy during Russian New Year celebration. Beedy escorted her to Bronx night court where Magistrate Anthony Burke fined her two dollars or two days in jail. she paid 1.50 and chose jail, declaring it was worth the kiss.
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New York
Olga Ferdena
Conrad Beedy
Mrs. Ferdena
Bronx
Anthony F. Burke
Proposal in Cambridge Ends With Yes at Police HQ
Cambridge resident asked if proposing marriage is legal. Patrolman Marchini advised parking outside police headquarters for privacy. The caller later confirmed the proposal worked, saying the woman said yes and inviting an officer to the June wedding.
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Marchini
Britain Massing Warships Off Spain For Defense
British warships move toward the Gibraltar gateway as Premier Laval’s government pursues watchful waiting on the East African war. London reports a defensive mood, with vessels to maneuvers until January 22 before returning to Gibraltar ahead of the League of Nations council session in Geneva. France seeks conciliation while Mussolini’s Italy remains firm on the league’s stance.
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Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Pierre Laval
France
London
Spain
Chamber of Deputies
Arosa Bay
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Laval
Vittorio Cerruti
Mussolini
League
Italy
Kipling Shows Slight Improvement After Surgery
Rudyard Kipling, 70, today showed a fairly satisfactory condition after emergency operation for a perforated stomach ulcer at Middlesex hospital in London. His American-born wife remained at his bedside as a wary public followed bulletins. a daughter was nearby as fans and readers hoped for his recovery.
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London
Rudyard Kipling
Middlesex Hospital
French Riviera
Kipling
Caroline Starr Alestier
Brown's Hotel
India
Brief Bliss Divorce Reveals Brief 14 Hour Marriage
Myrtle Biggerstaff testified that her 1926 marriage to Clyde T. Bigger staff lasted 14 hours before police detained the groom on a parole violation and sent him to a reformatory. She later learned their courtship involved a Chicago brothel while her husband remained confined, and she secured the divorce.
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Minneapolis
Clyde T. Biggerstaff
Myrtle Biggerstaff
Chicago
Wever
Teachers Pay Pupils Losses Aid Fund Initiated
Public school teachers in St. Louis raised about 20000 dollars to repay pupil losses after two banks failed leaving more than 90000 dollars of pupil savings. The St. Louis Public School Patrons Alliance voted against joining a proposed suit against the Board of Education for repayment from public funds. The fund is expected to reach 414000 dollars as bank liquidators pay out assets.
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ST. Louis
Board of Education
His Speeding Was Expensive
Baltimore January 14 21 year old Washingtonian Jesse W Williams speed exceeded 69 mph while driving with patrolman J J Thompson in Halethorpe He pleaded guilty and Magistrate Henry W Routenberg fined him 151 45 dollars at Halethorpe police court The count notes the rate of 75 mph and the cost per mile.
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Baltimore
Jesse W. Williams
Iowa Liquor Office Bans Dates With Liquor Men and Reporters
Des Moines report notes a rule in Iowa Liquor commission offices barring dates with liquor salesmen or newspaper reporters to prevent leaks about official business. A commission member emphasizes the prohibition applies to both trades, aiming to protect confidentiality.
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Des Moines
Iowa Liquor Commission
Commission
Italy Withdraws From Davis Cup Competition
Rome reports the Italian Sports Federation states Italy will not compete in this year’s Davis Cup matches. Nations that applied sanctions against Italy will not have players invited to compete in Italian matches.
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Rome
Italian Sports Federation
Italy
Bar Processing Tax Refund on Farm Processor Taxes
On Capitol Hill a plan to empower the Treasury to retain or collect all of 1.2 billion dollars in taxes on farm product processors under the invalidated AAA was proposed by Senator Bankhead. The Supreme Court voided the AAA tax scheme, ordering processors to recover 200 million dollars paid into depositories while allowing consideration of retroactive re enactment as a general revenue measure.
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Washington
Jan
Capitol Hill
Treasury
AAA
Bankhead
D. Ala
Congress
High Court
Supreme Court
Tavern Operator Killed In Crash Near Aberdeen
In Aberdeen Maryland a head on collision on the Philadelphia road killed Frank R Rowan 45 Perryville tavern operator and injured Allison Barc ley who was taken to Havre de Grace hospital. The truck driver Julius Gaither of Atlanta Georgia was detained without charges pending an inquest.
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Aberdeen
Philadelphia
Frank R. Rowan
Perryville
Allison Barcley
Harve de Grace
Julius Gaither
Atlanta, Ga
House Veterans Back It Ahead of Senate Vote
Washington January 14 Backers predicted a quick Senate vote on the cashable baby bonds soldiers bonus bill after finance chair Harrison indicated committee approval would follow Morgenthau briefings. Immediate cost cited at 1 billion dollars with total cost near 2.49 billion, while House passage was anticipated as last Friday’s vote lacked payment provisions. Senator Borah inclined toward inflationary Patman bill amid spending concerns.
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Washington
Senate
Harrison
D. Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Morgenthau
Administration
Veterans
House
Borah
Idaho
Patman
Law Challenged As Press Threat
Washington January 14 The Supreme Court heard an appeal from a Louisiana case challenging a two percent gross receipts tax on newspaper magazine and motion picture advertisements. The act applied to publications with weekly circulation over 20000. Louisiana publishers argued the measure violates freedom of the press under federal and state constitutions.
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Washington, Jan
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Huey P. Long
Town Building Project Completed in Williamsport
The Burgess and Commissioners announced WPA Project No.12 finished at the town building. Public inspection is set for tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 9. Improvements cost 251.27 dollars, including entrance hallway repairs, lighting upgrades, and council room remodeling. The sewer connections extension deadline is June 1 1936 due to weather. William D. Byron appointed to Sewerage and Water Board for four years.
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Burgess
Williamsport
WPA
William D. Byron
Sewerage and Water Board
Mother and four children burned to death in home blast
POPLAR BLUFF Mo Jan 14 Mrs Virgie Willard 26 and her four children were burned to death at their home near Taskes Mo when a can of oil weed used to start a stove fire exploded injuring husband and father Poney Willard who was critically injured
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Poplar Bluff
Virgie Willard
Taskes
Poney Willard
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Jackson
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Fred Marchini
Cambridge Police
Mackini
Britain
Capitola W. Koltes
William Ashworth
National Council For Prevention of War
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