Kidnappers seize Colorado heir in $60,000 ransom plot
Charles Boettcher II, heir to a Colorado fortune, is seized from his Denver home by two armed men who demand $60,000. His wife receives the ransom note as police flood the case, while the father, Claude G. Boettcher, offers a $5,000 reward for his son's safe return. Evidence points to a wider criminal attempt with local connections and a prior arrest near the scene.
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Charles Boettcher, II
Boettcher
Paul G. Taylor
A. E. Humphreys
A. E. Humphreys, Jr
Taylor
Boettchers
Anna Lou
Lindbergh
Charles Boettcher
Kansas City
Claude
Claude Boettcher
Mabel
Advocates Cite Global Dictatorships As Model For Strong Presidency
A New York dispatch on February 13 argues that granting extraordinary powers to a President-elect Roosevelt would mirror moves in a dozen nations under economic pressure. The piece notes leaders like Hitler, Mussolini, Pilsudski, and Stalin as strongmen shaping democracy’s fate, with similar trends in Turkey, Spain, Cuba, Argentina, and others.
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New York
Roosevelt
Garner
Dionysius
Norman Thomas
Alfred E. Smith
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Italy
Mussolini
Hungary
Julius Goemboes
Mustapha
Kemal Pasha
Turkey
Poland
Marshal Pilsudski
Stalin
England
France
Tardieu
Herriot
Jugo Slavia
Alexander
Boris
Bulgaria
Romania
Carol
Spain
Primo de Rivera
Manuel Azana
Cuba
Machado
Justo
Argentina
Lafollette urges night sessions on relief problems
In Washington on February 13 Senator Lafollette urged nightly senate sessions to address destitution relief. He criticized 69 days spent on nonessential measures and urged postponing other legislation to focus on unemployment farm and bankruptcy relief. He supported Couzens plan to open army camps to wandering youths despite reservations.
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Washington
Lafollette
Wis
Senate
Congress
Couzens
Vandenberg
Mich
Michigan
War Department
Death of former legislator in White Oak Georgia
William D. Johnson aged 59 a former state representative and former Camden County sheriff died at his home in White Oak Georgia of heart trouble He had resided in Camden County for 24 years He was a candidate for sheriff in the upcoming Wednesday special election.
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White Oak
William ‘D. Johnson
Camden County
MacDonald outlines world economic conference topics in Commons
Prime Minister MacDonald told Parliament negotiations with the United States will shape the Washington debts conference. He stressed a harmonious approach to debt talks and Europe policy while not promising concrete British proposals. Economists list six principal topics for the summer conference: monetary policy prices capital movement trade restrictions tariff policy and production organization.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Washington
Sfort
United States
America
Organization of Production and Trade
Hoover Heads to New York for Lincoln Day Address
President Hoover departed by train for New York this afternoon to deliver a Lincoln Day speech that evening. The trip follows a busy schedule as Hoover plans remarks tied to Lincoln's legacy.
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Hoover
N. Y
Lincoln
Washington
New York
Tariff Bill Defeated By Huge Vote In House
The House defeated a tariff-boosting measure 212 to 174 as a split Democratic majority backed opposition to raising levies against depreciated foreign currencies. The vote blocked taking from the Ways and Means Committee the Crowther bill for automatic duty increases.
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Washington
Ways and Means
House
Senate
War Department
Lincoln
Smoot
Utah
Beck
Baruch outlines broad program for world recovery
Bernard M. Baruch testifies before the Senate Finance Committee proposing a wide plan for global economic revival. He calls for balanced budgets and sound money as the foundation, urging inflation control and new measures to restore growth while guiding the nation toward recovery.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Baruch
Hoover
Roosevelt
Weather Forecast Highlights Regional Cloudiness and Warmth
South Carolina shows cloudy conditions with possible rain Tuesday and northwest tonight, with higher temperatures in the northwest. Georgia predicts cloud cover and rain Tuesday, warmer conditions in the north tonight and Tuesday. Florida and Alabama forecasts note cloudy nights, rising temperatures in the north portions, and potential showers, with Alabama expecting likely rain tonight and Tuesday and a warmer trend.
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South Carolina
Northwest
Georgia
North
Florida
Alabama
Georgia at 200th Anniversary Celebration in Savannah
Georgia marks two centuries since its founding with memorial services in Savannah and Augusta events. Episcopal bishops join observances while the Society of Colonial War unveils a sundial honoring Colonel William Bull. DAR plans memorial trees as Governor Talmadge and residents reflect on growth from early debtors’ economy to modern agriculture and industry.
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Savannah
James Oglethorpe
Georgia
Old Christ Church
Oglethorpe
Yamacraw Bluff
Henry J. Mikell
Atlanta
F. F. Reese
Boyd Vincent
Southern Ohio
John D. Wing
Florida
Albert Thomas
South Carolina
Albion Knight
New Jersey
Society of Colonial War
Johnson Square
Wiliam Bull
Oplethorpe
Senators Clash Over Naval Cutbacks Could Close Yards
Senator Robinson argued five percent navy budget cuts would cripple U S defense and veto three Atlantic coast yards Charlestown Boston and Portsmouth would close under proposed reductions Vinson urged a ten year fleet replacement plan and warned the Navy would become obsolete without modernization Roosevelt to consider future naval policy.
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Washington
Robinson
Ind
Senate Today
Navy
United States
Bratton
N. M
Senate
House
Congress
Special Economy
Appropriations Committee
Bingham
Conn
Vinson
Naval Committee
Atlantic
Charleston
S C
Boston
Mass
Portsmouth
Georgia Senator Russell undecided on federal appointment
Senator Russell of Georgia said he had not yet determined whom he would recommend for the posts of United States attorney and United States marshal for the northern district. The statement came during a Washington briefing on February 13.
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Washington
Russell
Georgia
United States
Measure to abolish state superintendent of banks and car sale bill
A House measure would abolish the office of state superintendent of banks and transfer duties to the state treasurer with liquidation in superior courts. It also lets the state sell all state owned autos except the governor’s, bid by highest bidder, and funds go to appropriations. Senator Sims says pensions for veterans from various wars equal to World War veterans.
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Athinta Ga
Automobile Tag Reduction Conference Committee
Senate
House
Coweta
Department of Appriciture
Department
Fegme and Fish
Eovernor
Amieasi
Setons
Sims
Atlanta
Patronage split outlined for northern and middle districts
Under an agreement with Senator George, Russell will handle patronage for the northern district and George for the middle district. George has proposed Hoyt Davis, solicitor general for Cordele, as federal district attorney for the middle district, and E. B. Doyle, mayor of Warm Springs and Roosevelt dam supervisor, for the same allocations.
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George
Russell
Middle
Tr. Hoyt Davis
Cordele
E. B. Doyle
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Avins Gsquirshal
Nations Near Jehol Drive as Japan Stands Firm
China warns Tokyo minister could be recalled if Japan advances into Jehol as Japanese forces mass near Chaoyang. League asks for Japan views on Manchukuo while fears of excommunication hit Tokyo stocks. Chinese officials report art looted for U S loan security and Chinese women prepare uniforms for troops.
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Associated Press
Japan
League of Nations Today
Man
Mra
Tokyo
Jehol
T. V. Soong
Sequenéme
Wren Casseacr ‘Cimiea
Nanking
League
Micniber Teins
Manchukuo
Chaoyang
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Foreign Office
China
Manchuria
Georgians to Attend Roosevelt Inauguration in Washington
Atlanta officials report a large contingent of Georgia Democrats will travel to Washington for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inauguration. Chairman Hugh Howell notes 45 state committee members accepted the invitation and family members are also invited. The Georgia party will stay on the Raleigh Hotel floor, with Gov Talmadge's party and Adjutant General Camp directing the governor’s special train departing Atlanta March 2 at 12 05 p m and returning March 5 after a long weekend in the capital.
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Atlanta
Democratic State Executive Committee
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hugh Howell
Georgia
Howell
Raleigh
Governmer
Talmadre
Georgia Party
Adjutant General
Campbell postpones speed test at Daytona tomorrow
Daytona Beach Fla Feb 13 Sir Malcolm Campbell of England arrives seeking to break his own world auto speed record of 253 miles an hour. He decided today not to attempt a test run in his Blue Bird car at least until tomorrow.
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Fla
Sir Malcolm Campbell
England
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