Lindbergh Case: Hauptmann Receiver of Ransom Money
On day three of the Hauptmann trial Colonel Lindbergh testified that the ransom notes came in clear cello envelopes and identified Hauptmann as the money receiver. Defense says kidnapping planned at the Lindbergh home by five undisclosed individuals. argues child left via door, not ladder, and mentions Violet Sharp's death.
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Associated Press
Flemington
Jan
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Pues Ena
E. J. Reilly
Lefenst
Oe aErgh
Reilly
Violet Sharp
Barnhill and Emory Face Grand Larceny Charge
Seattle notices accuse George R. Emory and H W Barnhill of obtaining five thousand dollars from widow Maude Cushen to start an Alaska airline, then failing to complete the project. Barnhill is believed to be in Hawaii, Emory whereabouts unknown. former lawyers call them honest. Another item notes Lenore Peterson in Seattle preparing for daughter Margott Neumann’s wedding after years of quiet life.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Hawaii
Emory
Lenore Peterson
R. A. Peterson
Amos Benton
Fair
Juneau
Charles Banks
Peterson
University of
Oregon
Mr. Neumann
University of Washington
Weather Summary for December 1934 Nome Alaska
The month was the second warmest on record with a mean of 16.4 degrees, 10.1 degrees above normal, and a record December high of 40.3 degrees on the 8th. 13 days had measurable precipitation totaling 1.57 inches and 12 inches of snow with 6.7 inches average ground depth. 12 clear days and 17 cloudy, wind averaged 11.6 mph with a peak 36 mph. auroras observed on several dates and dense fog on January 1. Nome drama includes Bolcom Canal Lumber Co. acting agent Neumann during Taggart’s absence. preparations for Nome rebuilding.
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Mr. Neumann
Bolcom Canal Lumber Co
Nome
Sam Taggart
Associated Press
Juneau
Alaska
Hugh W. Terhune
L. Prucha
JE. M. Goddard
U. S. Weath
Woman Over 100 in Seattle Faces Long Kobuk Freeze Mystery
Reports from Nome recount Joe Fortune traveling via Mirow Air poms after nearly five days without food or fuel in a Kobuk River cabin. Rescue parties found him at Kotzebue awaiting outside transfer, asking Father Menager to be his guardian. he may go to San Francisco for care.
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Joe Fortune
Nome
Kotzebue
States
Arthur Eide
Fortune
Father Menager
Territorial Treasurer Standoff Delays New Office Start
Os car Olson has taken the oath as Territorial Treasurer but Walstien Smith remains in office until April 1 for the current term. The Territorial Administrative Board agreed to seek a January legislative change requiring officials to assume duties January 2, and to meet on the second Monday in January to resolve the conflict.
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Associated Press
Juneau
Oscar Olson
Territorial
Walstien Smith
Territorial Administrative Board
New Year's Day Rioting in Saar Leaves Two Dead
In Saarbrucken on New Year's Day a political strike turned violent with Nazis clashing with opponents. Two people died and about a hundred were injured as guns pitchforks hammers and iron rods were used in the confrontations. bullets wounded several.
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Saar
Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Dimond introduces Alaska focused bills in Congress
Delegate A J Dimond proposed multiple measures affecting Alaska. Key items include a highway survey and construction linking the Northwest with British Columbia and Yukon, transfer of fisheries and game control to the Territory, extending civil service retirement provisions to Alaska Railroad employees, and land grants for mining claims. Other proposals cover court appeal rights, land conveyances, wildlife conservation, wood pulp taxation, and fur farming homesteads in Alaska.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dimond
Congress
United States
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Alaska
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Alaska Railroad
District Courts of Alaska
U S. Circuit Court of Appeals
House Committee On
Biological Survey
Bristol Bay
Mae West Show Delayed By Weather At Dream Theatre
Weather delays Mae West appearance and a flight to Fairbanks as Dream Theatre resumes with Night After Night and Diamond Lil on hiatus. Also notes pilot Mirow and Whaley upcoming Kotzebue stop. West known for mimicry from vaudeville days and Broadway hit The Constant Sinner.
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Mae West
New York
Mirow
Mirow Air Service
Fairbanks
Maudie Triplytte
Whaley
Roust Airways
Kotzebue
Brooklyn
Marshal Crabtree
Miss West
Point Hope
Point Hope, Is Held A Sional Debut In Her Parents’ Vaudeap
Ville
Nome
Broadway
Alaska Legislature to convene in Juneau with campaign for presiding officers
The Alaska Territorial Legislature will convene in Juneau on Monday January 14. An active campaign is under way for presiding officers of the bodies, with observers noting the contest and expected key players.
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Alaska Territorial
Juneau
Presidents Message to Congress Delayed in Alaska Press
Luther M. Hess of Fairbanks, mining man and banker, is expected to be chosen. The Roosevelt message to Congress was received this morning but no official orders for its release. A. H. Ziegler of Ketchikan is anticipated as Speaker in the First division, with print in tomorrow’s edition.
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Luther M. Hess
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Rehe
House
Jto
A. H. Ziegler
Ketchikan
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Lindy
Barnhill
Kobuk
Iver
Mary
Goliver
Benzon
Sweden
Jemaary
A J Dimond
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