Milne safe after four days with kidnapers in Doylestown
Caleb Milne fourth, grandson of a Philadelphia textile maker, was found near a roadside ditch in Doylestown after four days in captivity. Abductors demanded fifty thousand dollars but did not receive any payment. Federal agents held two men in technical custody as Milne recovered in hospital. doctors called his condition not serious.
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Associated Press
Doylestown
Caleb Milne
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Philadelphia
New York City
Milne
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Caleb J. Milne
Frederic Milne
Hale found guilty in mass murder case at Port Orchard
In Port Orchard Washington on December 19 the Erland's Point mass murder trial ended with Leo Hall aged 33 convicted of first degree murder and recommended for the death penalty. Co defendant Peggy Peterson Paulos was acquitted as the judge pressed the jurors to correct a missing form.
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Port Orchard
Wash
Erland’s Point
Leo Hall
Peggy Peterson Paulos
H. G. Suttons
Hall
Federal jury frees Langer and two North Dakota officials
A federal court jury in Bismarck acquitted former Governor William Langer, ex relief secretary R A Kinzer, and ex highway commissioner Frank Vogel of conspiracy charges. Oscar Erickson of The Leader was freed earlier. Langer had been removed after a June conviction and had pursued multiple retrials.
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N. D
William Langer
North Dakota
Cs.t
Oi Langer
R. A. Kinzer
Frank Vogel
Oscar Erickson
The
Leader
Langer
Lydia
Thomas Moodie
Boise Attorney to Seek High Court Ruling on State Legislator Sales
Boise attorney J L Martin announced he will petition the Idaho supreme court within 24 hours for an alternative writ of mandate to test a state law restricting legislators from selling goods or services to the state while serving. He represents former State Senator R S Erb over $798.76 for materials sold to the state, with similar rejections by State Auditor Harry C Parsons in other cases.
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Boise
J. L. Martin
Idaho Supreme Court
Bert H. Miller
Harry C. Parsons
Martin
R. S. Erb
Lewiston
Erb Hardware Company, Inc
Parsons
Erb
Dan J. Cavanagh
Twin Falls
H. E. Powers
Kimberly
J. M. Sharp
Typhoon Delays Return of Philippine Clipper Ship
A tropical typhoon twice delayed the Philippine clipper ship’s return trip to the United States. The takeoff, planned for Thursday, was postponed 24 hours and now set for 1 a.m. Saturday noon EST. Pridey?
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Manila
P. I
United States
No Clues In Ogden Death
Ogden police continue a mystery furnace death investigation into Joseph Fay Summerill after a coroner's jury verdict offers no clear suspect. Chief Moore says there are no clues but every lead is being traced. Funeral services are set for 1 PM at the Twentieth Ward L D S chapel.
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L. D. S. Chapel
Hoover weighs Michigan vote amid national implications
Former President Herbert Hoover questioned if the Townsend victory in Michigan’s third district signals a national shift. He noted the win was in a normally Republican area and said he is drafting a fourth attack on the New Deal while receiving 22 speaking requests across the country. He hinted at possible intermountain appearances if interest exists.
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Ogden
Herbert Hoover
Townsend
Third
Michigan
St. Louis
Pasadena
Calif
Verner W. Main
Hoover
Utah
Intermountain
Continued Cold Grips Pocatello Area
Unseasonably cold air kept Pocatello in a deep freeze with 7 am reading at 8 above and not rising above 25 during the day. Snow from a week ago still covers the ground as near zero temperatures persist, setting a new season low and bringing a forecast of more cold and clear conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Jewelry Store Held Up in Hutchinson Heist
Four masked men robed the Zinn Cantwell Jewelry store in Hutchinson Kansas and fled with about $10 000 in cash diamonds and watches authorities said today The crime occurred on December 19 according to a record of the incident.
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Hutchinson, Kans
Zinn-Cantwell
Calles Defies Mexican Order to Leave Country
Gen Plutarco Elias Calles denounces a government order to depart Mexico after being expelled from the revolutionary party as a traitor. He returns from exile and warns of danger to his life while labor leaders plan a nationwide protest with at least 50,000 workers demanding his expulsion.
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Mexico City
Plutarco Elias Cals
National Revolutionary Party
Mexico
National Senate
Calles
Lazaro Cardenas
Dispatches
Sonora
Sinaloa
Durango
Quanajuate
Senate
Luis N. Morones
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Manzanillo
Torres Ortiz
Morones
Idaho urged for habitual criminal law as GOP contender backs reform
Secretary of State Franklin Girard urged Idaho to enact an habitual criminal law arguing that those who commit three major felonies should be removed promptly. He said rehabilitation should target first time or reforming offenders while directing resources away from habitual criminals to redemption. He cited neighboring states and noted Idaho risks becoming a haven for habitual criminals without such a law.
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Boise
Franklin Girard
Idaho
Girard
Grand Jury to Probe Thelma Todd Death Under Official Order
Mrs. Roland West Jewel Carmen told police she saw Thelma Todd in a chocolate colored phaeton with a foreign man in Hollywood at 11 p m Sunday. An inquest was ordered with District Attorney Baron Fitts summoning 20 witnesses as authorities seek the death time and circumstances. The coroner’s jury attributed Todd’s death to probable carbon monoxide poisoning, while police consider a Sunday morning cause.
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Los Angeles
Thelma Todd
Roland West
Hollywood
Baron Fitts
West
Jewel Carmen
Inquest Told of Sh shootings at WPA drainage site
In Los Angeles on December 19 witnesses described Charles N. Layman’s rifle attack on WPA drainage workers. Foreman William Riley recounted Layman calmly firing from behind brush, killing three on the spot and three more later, with one man surviving an arm wound. Layman claimed abuse and provocation led to the shootings.
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Los Angeles
Charles N. Layman
William Riley
Layman
Crowds pay last view for actress Miss Todd
In Los Angeles crowds gathered at West Washington boulevard to view the body of actress Tnemna Todd in a satin lined half couch casket. Extra police attended the undertaking parlor as spectators viewed the coffin from 30 feet away before private funeral services scheduled for 3 30 p m.
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Los Angeles
Tnemna Todd
West Washington Boulevard
Miss Todd
Todd
Treasury Still Buying Silver Says Morgenthau in Washington
Secretary Morgenthau said the treasury has taken all of Mexico's newly mined silver output for the past year totaling about 72 million ounces. He noted daily purchases and declined to reveal suppliers. Senator Thomas condemned foreign and domestic forces driving down prices and urged a silver policy conference.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Mexico
Thomas
Okla
Pittman
Nev
Congress
CCC camps in Pocatello district extended to March 1936
All CCC camps now in the Pocatello district will be continued through the sixth period ending the last of March 1936. District headquarters here announced this week based on received information.
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CCC
Pocatello District
Son wounds mother on Snake River island case
Mrs. F. Stacy Proffitt of Caldwell Idaho was wounded with a razor by her son James Smith 24. Smith was arrested and jailed on an open charge as Mrs Proffitt lies in a hospital. Sheriff Frank Piersall found Smith bound with ropes at the family home near Nysea Oregon after a drunken attack and family struggle.
Former husband held as police probe death of Olga Steck
In San Francisco on December 19, Thomas L. Matkins remained jailed as detectives probe the death of his ex wife Olga Steck a former Zeigfeld Follies beauty. Police doubt Matkins story of a jump and cite a violent quarrel while seeking details about the incident. Steck had two sons Thomas Jr 19 and Robert 18 living with Matkins for Christmas.
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San Francisco
Thomas L. Matkins
Olga Steck
Matkins
Miss Steck
Everett FE. Saxe
Thomas, Jr
Robert
Charles Dullea
Mat- Eaeret
British Leader Admits Errors in Peace Plan
London reports the house of lords granted a vote of confidence to the government without a division after the Franco British proposals for East Africa war conciliation were debated. A commons vote was expected around 11:30 p.m. local time.
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London
House of Lords
East Africa
House of Commons
Franco-British plan for Italo-Ethiopian war eliminated
League of Nations council ended the Franco-British proposal as a basis for discussion and sent the 13‑member committee to pursue conciliatory efforts. Sir Samuel Hoare and Premier Laval had retired, with Prime Minister Baldwin admitting an error in backing the now lifeless plan and Parliament demanding accountability.
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League of Nations
Laval
France
Samuel Hoare
England
Baldwin
House of Commons
Paris
Samuel
Geneva
League
Committee of 13
Sir Sam
Byrns Sees Cash Bonus Bill Passing By February 1
Speaker Byrns predicted both the Senate and House would dispose of the cash bonus issue by February 1. He declined to specify the bonus type or veto prospects and noted inflation factors could affect overruling a veto. Senators Steiner and veterans groups push for agreement, with the Patman measure previously vetoed by President Roosevelt.
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Byrns
Senate
House
Philippine Islands
Burns
Steiner
Oregon
Roosevelt
American Legion
Bearded bust graces new civic art in San Jose
A bearded helmeted bust stands as the focal point of the new civic art installation in San Jose with local officials and residents gathering for the unveiling. The piece reflects city history and public sculpture efforts amid ongoing cultural projects.
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San Jose
Calif
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