Friend of Nurse Is Taken Into Custody In Lindbergh Case
West Hartford Connecticut March 4 After two hours of questioning Henry Red Johnson described as Betty Gow’s sweetheart was held for further questioning in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping probe. County Detective Edward J Hickey said important information had been elicited and that things are breaking Johnson was removed from the West Hartford police station to the county building Hartford as Englewood New Jersey police and a detective sergeant from that town joined the inquiry State's Attorney Hugh M Alcorn directed the questioning and the green Chrysler coupe involved was noted by New Jersey police
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West Hartford
Conn
U.P
Henry
Red) Johnson
Betty Gow
Edward J. Hickey
Johnson
Hartford
Englewood
N. J
Hugh M. Alcorn
New Jersey
Trenton
Hugh Alcorn
John Toohey
A. Harry Moore
Lindbergh
Alcorn
Miss Gown
Toohey
Moore
Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Case Update In Hartford
Henry Red Johnson, friend of the nurse maid to the kidnapped Lindbergh baby, is taken into custody in Hartford as a postal letter and postcard addressed to Col and Mrs Lindbergh are found. A green coupe like the Lindbergh car is found in front of the home of Johnson's brother. Detective Hickey questions Johnson as New Jersey officials move to take over the case.
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Chrysler
Lindbergh
Credit Improvement Across Nations Boosts Markets
The article notes notable improvement in credit conditions not only in the United States but across Europe, especially Britain and the Scandinavian kingdoms. It highlights better sentiment, decisive aid to railways and financial enterprises, and the active Reconstruction Finance Corporation as evidence of real action beyond theory.
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United States
Great Britain
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
United States Senate
Negotiations Expected in Shanghai Chinese Japanese Dispute
Washington officials, confident the Shanghai fighting has moved past its current phase, anticipate diplomatic talks. Optimism centers on Japan seeking negotiation over the International Settlement and concessions, with China unlikely to rapidly reassemble a fighting force after a swift retreat. The looming League of Nations session in Geneva adds pressure for a peaceful resolution.
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Charles M. McCann
Washington
Shanghai
Japan
China
League of Nations Assembly
Geneva
Mad Trapper Johnston Left Cash Gems In Last Pack
A report from the north says the pack behind Albert Johnson’s last stand contained cash and jewels totaling about 3000 dollars, plus a gold dust poke and seven jewels. A set of false teeth on a gold plate was found, though Johnson’s own teeth were intact.
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Edmonton
Alta
Albert Johnson
Trapper
Far North
Johnson
Millen
Nine Days Left to File Auto License Applications
County treasurer Paul A. Rooney announced a March 15 deadline to file auto license applications. The new law allows filing at the county treasurer's office or the Deer Lodge registrar of motor vehicles. Cars without the new license displayed by May 1 face a 10 percent penalty plus regular license costs amid strict enforcement.
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Paul A. Rooney
Registrar of Motor Vehicle
Deer Lodge
National Scout Officials to Visit Butte Today
National Girl Scout leaders including Mrs. Frederick Edey of New York City president of the Girl Scouts of America and Miss Harriet Harris national financial adviser will arrive in Butte this morning for meetings with local and regional officers. Mrs. Edey heads the organization locally while Mrs. Herbert Hoover serves as honorary president.
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Butte
Frederick Edey
New York City
Girl Scouts of America
Harriet Harris
Butte Girl Scouts
Herbert Hoover
Edey
Tumult of political battlefield fails to excite Mr Coolidge
Northampton Massachusetts March 4 Calving Coolidge in a quiet Connecticut valley community shows little sign of political tumult. The former president now in dignified retirement keeps a busy schedule replying to mail and issuing personal replies. Continuous news coverage follows his daily routine.
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MR. Coolidge
Northampton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Connecticut Valley
United States
White House
Coolidge
Daily Press
Relief Bill Aims 40 Million Bushels Wheat for Hunger Relief
A measure to supply 40 million bushels of farm board wheat to feed the hungry and support livestock passed from the Capitol toward the White House. President Hoover’s stance remains unspecified but aides anticipate possible signing. The plan would shift funds to the Red Cross and merge two Senate relief resolutions into one bill, with a smaller livestock allocation proposed by Norbeck. A new revenue bill featuring a broad sales tax structure to balance the 1933 budget is also advancing.
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Washington
Capitol
White House
Hoover
Red Cross
Senate
House
Wheeler
Montana
Capper
Kansas
Norbeck
South Dakota
Ways and Means
Judge Marries Bandit Then Sentences Him to Long Prison Term
In Minneapolis on March 4, Raymond Pratt, who confessed to 19 holdups, wed Gladys Bolderen with Judge F B Reed presiding. The best man, Stewart Ream er, deputy court clerk, had been robbed of 10 50 earlier. Public defender Elwood Fitchette posted the license. Pratt soon faced sentence of five to 40 years in the state reformatory.
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Minneapolis
Raymond Pratt
Gladys Bolderen
F. B. Reed
Stewart Reamer
Pratt
Elwood Fitchette
Reed
State Reformatory
Montana Weekend Snow Forecast
Occasional snow is expected in Montana over Saturday and Sunday with a slight rise in temperatures on Saturday. The forecast notes cooler conditions returning after the weekend.
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Montana
Foremost Japanese Financier Barons Doom At Tokyo Attack
Baron Takuma Dan, managing director of Mitsui interests, died after noon from wounds after an assassin struck as he alighted from a car before the Mitsui bank. Police could not confirm if the wounds were from a stab or a shot. The hunter, 21 year old Goro Hishinuma of Ibaraki Prefecture, was arrested at the scene.
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Tokyo
Takuma Dan
Mitsui Commercial
Mitsui Bank
Goro Hishinuma
Ibaraki Prefecture
Lindbergh Parents Offer Safe Return Pledge
Charles A and Anne Lindbergh pledge to keep all arrangements confidential and not harm anyone connected with the return of their kidnapped child They request the kidnapers choose a common representative for talks and promise full cooperation for a safe immediate return.
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Mes
Lindbergh
Charles A
Anne Lindbergh
Hartford Seeks Tie to Lindbergh Kidnapping In Johnson Case
State's Attorney Hugh Alcorn confirmed Henry Johnson, Lindbergh's former chauffeur, and Betty Gow were together around the kidnapping night. Johnson admitted Tuesday contact with Gow and claimed a milk bottle was in his car. Hartford crowds gathered as the case drew attention and possible arrival of Lindbergh by plane sparked excitement.
Friendly Sons of St Patrick Banquet Set for March 15
Judge J J Lynch announced a varied program for the Friendly Sons of St Patrick annual banquet on March 15 at the New Finlen hotel. More than 200 Irishmen and friends are expected at 7 pm with Senator H A Gallwey of Butte as toastmaster and Judge J J McNamara leading music. Attendees will come from several Montana cities, notably Butte and Anaconda.
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Sons of St. Patrick
J. J. Lynch
New Finlen Hotel
St. Patrick’s Day
H. A. Gallwey
Butte
J. J. McNamara
Montana
Anaconda
Lindbergh Leaves Home On Secret Kidnap Investigation
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed his Hopewell New Jersey home shortly before midnight on a secret mission. Police refused to reveal his destination or the nature of the sudden development in the kidnapping case as the Lindbergh farm again filled with active police presence.
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Hopewell
N. J
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Lindbergh Farm
Hopewell Letter Demands Quiet Over Baby Abduction
A special delivery letter mailed from a corner box addressed to Mrs. Lindbergh was forwarded to Hopewell. The postcard urged to keep things quiet as the baby remained reported as safe, echoing an earlier message.
Lindbergh Baby Case: Hartford Mailer Sent To Lindberghs
Henry Johnson of Englewood N J was taken into custody for questioning in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. A special delivery letter to Mrs Charles Lindbergh and a postcard to Chas Linberg Princeton N J were found in the Hartford post office. The postcard bore inverted J and the word quiet. The letter was sent on to New York after being found. County Detective E J Hickey said he had a very important lead in Johnson's questioning.
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Hartford
Conn
Henry
Red) Johnson
Englewood
N. J
Lindbergh
Lindberghs
Charles Lindbergh
Hopewell
Chas. Linberg
Princeton
E. J. Hickey
Johnson
Science Fails Against Addison's Disease in Chicago
Mrs. Andrew Nelson aged 44 mother of six died after a six month battle with Addison's disease. Cortin from Buffalo was rushed for treatment but could not save her. She was stricken last September and gradually deteriorated despite initial improvement.
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Chicago
Addison
Andrew Nelson
Nelson
University of Buffalo
Drastic Retrenchment Sought by Silver Bow County Officials
County commissioners advocate drastic retrenchment across all departments to balance the budget after February reports show receipts lagging and insufficient funds to meet original figures. Treasurer and clerk data indicate a cash balance over $600,000 but declining revenues. Don B. King notes year to date receipts are $209,411.11 less than last year, with expenditures matching prior totals.
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Silver Bow
Don B. King
Board of Commissioners
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Charles Augustus Jr
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Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
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