Governor Earle urges tax reform and constitutional revise
Harrisburg reports Gov. Earle in a new deal message attacks monopolies and special interests and calls for federal and state reforms. He wants a state income tax, old age pensions, unemployment insurance, and broader borrowing power, plus a public utility overhaul. The speech also stresses private property rights and a liberal stance on ownership while warning against payroll expansion and labor dole. Assembly opens work with varied bills as sessions begin.
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Harrisburg
Érnor George H. Earle
Wall Street
Commonwealth
Utive
Tol Plaza
Unem
Earie
Hauptmann smiles as guards clamp him in court row
In Flemington New Jersey on January 15 Hauptmann, accused in the Lindbergh kidnapping, showed amusement at being manhandled by deputies. He walked with guards ahead and pulled one behind, though later the sight amused him as he pressed forward, dragging a second officer.
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Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John H. Curtiss
Hauptmann
Rank Fisher As Fastest Talker
Stenographers at the Hauptmann trial ranked Lloyd Fisher of the defense as the fastest speaker among twelve. David Wilentz Joseph Lanigan Edward Reilly and Eldridge Stein were also noted for rapid testimony while Hildegarde Olga Alexander Col Charles Lindbergh and Dr John A Condon were among other quick speakers. The cross examination of Stein and Reilly drew notable speed from Fisher and other witnesses.
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Flemington
N. J
Lloyd Fisher
Union Hotel
Fisher
David T. Wilentz
Joseph Lanigan
Edward J. Reilly
George K. Large
Abel
Hailiwick
New York
Reilly
Eldridge W. Stein
Strand
Hildegrade Olga Alexander
Charles A. Lindbergh
John A
Jassie’ Condon
Bronx
Jassie
New York Botanical Garden to showcase banana plants
In Manhattan, January 15, the New York Botanical Garden nears completion of a cactus house with a section devoted to banana plants and a display including coconut palms to illustrate the source of banana splits. Also a personal thanks from Mrs W W Harbaugh and children for kindness during illness and death.
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New York
Gothan
New York Botanical Garden
W. W. Harbaugh
Dr Ragan Dies of Pneumonia in Hagerstown
Obituary notes Dr. H Ragan dies of pneumonia with a long record in Hagerstown. He studied at Annapolis and Maryland, practiced since 1876, served as health officer and street commissioner, affiliated with Masons and other societies, married Annie Hammond. one child died in infancy. survived by nieces and grandnephews.
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Sarah Williams
C. H. W. Ragan
Hagerstown Academy
Naval Academy
Annapolis
U. S. Navy
Medical
University of Maryland
A. F
A. M
Hagerstown
St. Bernard's Commandery
Ithiel
Royal Arch Masons
Valley Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Royal Arcanum
American Medical Association
Washington County Medical Societies
Episcopal Church
Hagan
Annie M
David
Catherine (Hoffman) Hammond
Richard Ragan
John Wyeth Douglas
Washington, D. C
Bessie Bell
Greencastle
Fred Fechtig
Charleston
Elopement Sparks Comment From Douglas County Clerk
Omaha announcement recalls Cupid Stubbendorf who issues licenses in Douglas county and learns his daughter Ann has eloped to Papillion and wed Herbert Miller of Omaha. He quips that his daughter would not have obtained her marriage license from him.
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Omaha, Neb
Cupid” Stubbendorf
Douglas County
Ann
Papillion
Nebraska
Herbert Miller
Omaha
York says he would fight only if necessary
World War I hero Sergeant Alvin C York, famed for silencing a German machine gun battalion and aiding 132 prisoners, says he would serve again if defense of the country required it but prefers to meet the foe at the coast. He would welcome a commission if approved.
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Jamestown
Tenn
Alvin C. York
U. S
Nathan L. Bachman
Tennessee
York
Court hears handwriting expert on Hauptmann notes
Tyrrell, after reviewing Hauptmann ransom and dictated writings, argues disguise and letter traits link notes to the specimen. A cold Flemington morning keeping crowds small as Hauptmann maintains his distant calm in court and observers note the dull pace of the testimony.
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Flemington
Hauptmann
Joseph A. Lanigan
Tyrrell
Ransom
Half Day Passes At Bruno Trial
Cold winds and scarce seats trimmed crowds at the Hunterdon county courthouse as the Hauptmann trial enters its second phase with Col. Lindbergh and others testifying. Sheriff Curtiss limits admissions to about 200 daily and plans half day passes next week amid hundreds of requests from across the country.
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Flemington
N. J
Hunterdon County
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh
Betty Gow
John F
Jassie) Condon
John H. Curtiss
Arizona
John Davenport
Witnesses to testify tied to Hauptmann case aboard ship
New Jersey authorities arrange secret transfer of three witnesses from the liner Ile de France to a government cutter for testimony against Bruno Hauptmann. Detectives plan to keep identities confidential as the witnesses travel to an undisclosed destination for upcoming proceedings. Osborn and Stein back the theory that ransom notes and Hauptmann's writing share a single author.
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New York
Isle de France
Arthur Johnson
Europe
Calumet
Bay
Manhattan
Osborn
New Jersey
Ile de France
Hanna Fisch
Isador Fisch
Hauptmann
David T. Wilentz
Albert S. Ozsborn
Bibriges W. Stein
Stein
Bruno
Investigation and tax bills due tomorrow in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS Md Jan 15 Bills for a state departmental investigation to raise relief funds and cover a projected deficit are expected as the General Assembly reconvenes. Governor Nice will ask Senator J David Batle to introduce a bill empowering the Governor to appoint a committee to probe all state departments at an estimated cost of 100000. Several tax measures to supply relief funds and meet an anticipated 2229000 deficit may also be readied for Wednesday. The Governor avoided specifics but signaled a mix of taxes to ease hardship without overburdening individuals.
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Annapolis
General Assembly
Nice
J. David Batle
Carroll County
Gale Causes Damage Across Midwest and North
A strong gale snapped branches and knocked down a street pole in Hager Street while other areas reported heavy snow, subzero temperatures, and fallout from the cold wave. Minnesota fatalities included two deaths from freezing and a teen found frozen in Illinois. Ohio and Michigan faced bitter winds, with governors taking office amid snow flurries in Columbus.
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Paul Oswald
Minnesota
Hudson Bay
Ontario
Symerton
Ill
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Detroit
Cleveland
Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Rockies
Montana
New Mexico
Names Will Go On Meeting Message for President Ball
W P Maguire of the Postal Telegraph office says New York instructed local cooperation to collect signatures at 26 cents each for a giant birthday greeting to the President on January 30. Proceeds go to the infantile paralysis fund, approved by Henry L Doherty. Edwin Mason urges residents to join, names due soon at the Postal Telegraph office. The greeting will be presented personally to Roosevelt on his birthday, not transmitted by wire.
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W. P. Maguire
Postal. Telegraph Office
New York
President's Ball Commission
Henry L. Doherty
Edwin JL. Mason
Postal Telegraph Office
Roosevelt
Party to wipe out deficit in Democratic plan
Washington January 15. Democratic leaders aim to raise 500000 and erase a 552792 deficit by March 1 with contributions of 1000 from prominent Democrats. Drives to remove red ink have failed, but a Republican surplus fosters optimism for a strong fundraising push. Pedestrians killed in Baltimore. C F Hiltz 79 and Joseph W Reid 47 struck near their homes by cars.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Baltimore
C.F. Hiltz
Joseph W. Reid
City Market Prices Listed For Various Groceries
Readable list shows market prices for chickens sausage ham lard eggs potatoes onions cabbage spinach apples kraut and more. Entries include quantities and unit prices such as chickens 20c, eggs 28-20c, potatoes 70c, cabbage 3c, apples 1.50 bu and cider vinegar 20c gal.
Chicago Grain Market Quotations May July and Sept prices
Wheat at May 97 to 98 percent with July 89 percent and Sept 88 percent. Corn May 88 percent, July 83 percent, Sept 79 percent. Oats May 53 percent and July 44 percent. Rye May 71 percent. Prices recorded at McComas Armatrong Building with quotes from Estein Bros and Boyce.
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Stein Bras, & Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Building
Estein Bros
Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Building
Saar Return Backed by League Council In Principle
A League council committee headed by Baron Pompeo Aloisi of Italy advocates returning the Saar Basin to Germany in principle. The plebiscite transport to Geneva and the vote implications heighten hopes for closer Franco German cooperation and a church Nazi rapprochement amid Catholic and socialist support. The primary expectation is collaboration between France and Germany.
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Saga One
League Council
Saar Basin
Germany
Saarbruecken
Geneva
Reishefuschrer
Hitler
League of Nations
France
Trio Held in 5000 Theft Across States
Three men Ira Shipley William Harris and William Jackson were charged in Baltimore with theft of 5000 worth of goods including Delaware governor stationery from Pennsylvania railroad cars. Police say they confessed to 16 thefts in three months across Baltimore and routes between Washington and Harrisburg. A cache of official letterheads bound for Delaware’s governor was recovered, with about 1000 in merchandise found in a garage used as the thieves' base.
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Baltimore
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Charles Kabler
Ira Shipley
William Harris
William Jackson
Kahler
Washington
Harrisburg
New Cas Ie
Del
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