Two Draw Fines For Complicity In Kidnapping
Suffolk August 30 A jury in Southampton county circuit court found Har Ve y Norfleet and Jack Beale guilty of conspiracy to kidnap Cecil Vaughan III a wealthy banker and fined each $100 Henry Clifton Holland was acquitted The defense moved to set aside the verdict Judge H D White set September 28 for argument The case stemmed from testimony by John M Wade who reported the plot to police and aided authorities in monitoring the trio
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Suffolk
Cecil Vaughan
Franklin
Southampton County
Courtland Sonighe
Har Vey Norfleet
Jack Beale
Henry Clifton Holland
Holland
H. D. White
Princess Anne County
George E. C. Collins
Miami
Fla
Giuseppe Zangara
Anton Cermak
Chicago
Collins
White
Tidewater Virginia
J. R. Hart, Jr
George A. West
George B. Vick, Jr
S. P. Johnson
C. E. Neave
Portsmouth
Commonwealth
John M. Wade
Norfleet
Beale
Wade
H. W. Churn
Norflyeet
Three Men Held Over Alleged Kidnap Plot in Suffolk Hearing
In Southampton County Wade was jailed in Courtland and released after four days. Beale faced Newport News detention and later work with the State Highway Department while denying involvement in the alleged plot. An original felony charge of attempted kidnapping was dropped. the conspiracy misdemeanor survives after Judge White's Suffolk hearing.
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Vaughan
Southampton County
Wade
Courtland
Beale
Newport News
State Highway Department
White
Suffolk
Roosevelt Sets Sail for Capital by Coast Route
President Roosevelt leaves Poughkeepsie aboard Vincent Astor’s yacht at 12 15 p m for a weekend cruise to Washington. Before departure he conferred with Gen. Hugh S Johnson who pledged the coal industry agreement will be on his desk upon return Tuesday morning. A discussion on Henry Ford’s stance with the blue eagle is noted but no details given.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Hyde Park
Hugh S. Johnson
Washington
Henry Ford
Chicago and Baltimore grain prices and quotes
Closing quotations in Chicago futures for September 6 1/2 cents December 90 1/2 cents and May 94 3/4 cents. Baltimore spot 90 34 cents Winchester spot 80 cents. Data supplied daily to The Star by Winchester Milling through Stickell Sales Corp. dealers in cash erain and futures.
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Chicago
Baltimore
The
Star
Winchester Milling Corporation
Stickell Sales Corporation
North
Washington Street
Hagerstown
Winchester
New York Grand Jury Urges Anti Racketeer Probe of Politicians
A New York grand jury appealed to Attorney General John J. Bennett Jr. to use the new anti racketeering statute to investigate alleged politico racketeer ties. The jurors heard from United States District Attorney George Medalie and Chief Justice Frederic Kernochan and urged a statewide inquiry under the statute.
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New York
Grand Jury
John J. Bennett, Jr
United States
George Z. Medalle
Frederic Kernochan
Court of Special Sessions
Herbert H. Lehman
Medallie
Kernochan
Senate
General Sessions
William Allen
Medalie
Justice Kernochan
Medalle
Benjamin Minton
Thomas C . Crain
RESON
Medate
Crain
Attorney’s Office Assisted During Consideration of Charges
The attorney’s office had been at their service multiple times during consideration of the charges and rendered valuable assistance.
Clarke Woman Dies After Alleged Malpractice
Autopsy on Mrs. Lee by Dr. Iden and Dr. Allen indicates death from an illegal operation. Coroner Iden reports to Commonwealth Attorney Wray, investigation launched. Mrs. Lee, born Erma McKay, leaves husband Milton Lee Jr and three children, with siblings in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Funeral at Duncan Memorial Methodist Church in South here.
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Allen
Iden
Clake County
Lee
Mamie Biscoe
St. Mary's City
Robert McKay
Brunswick
Milton Lee, Jr
Shirley Lorraine
Wanda McKay Lee
Rose Barker
Washington
Thelma McKay
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Two Men Shot to Death at Hosiery Mill Clash
Report describes a violent confrontation at a hosiery mill where two men were fatally shot after pickets toppled a truck carrying 14 workers. The mob battered the vehicle as shots fired.
Hall Urges Beer Dealers To Enforce Laws In Virginia
Geoffoun piloted the beer reeherch bill through the General Assembly and urged enforcement of the new 3.2 beer and wine licensing law, effective at midnight Sunday. He called on brewers, wholesalers, bottlers, distributors, retailers and consumers to aid in administration and compliance.
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Geoffoun
General Assembly
Virginia
Crawford petitions to set aside transfer in extradition case
The document reports Crawford filing petitions to set aside a transfer and challenge extradition. It notes wage infringement of constitutional rights and raises a question claimed to be new, asserting the Supreme Court had not previously passed on it and referencing a Circuit Court of Appeals order.
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Crawford
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Anneals
Judge Lowell impeachment action faces Supreme Court review
A district judge’s actions are challenged as unwarranted and misplaced. The case is labeled of grave public concern and calls for Supreme Court review for the additional reason that impeachment resolutions have been filed against Judge Lowell’s action.
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Supreme Court
Lowell
Dutch Minister J H Van Roven Dies in The Hague
J H Van Roven Dutch minister to the United States died suddenly at his villa in The Hague He planned to return to Washington after spending his annual leave in the Netherlands He became minister to America in 1926 He was 61 years old and had a long diplomatic career.
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Associated Press
the Hague
J .H. van Roven
Washington
America
Bishop Dunn Dies On Eve Of Birthday
The Most Rev John J Dunn auxiliary bishop of the New York Catholic diocese died in New York on August 31. He would have been Aa years old to celebrate his birthday tomorrow.
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Dunn
New York
John J Dunn
Catholic Diocese of
Priest and founder of Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Born in New York City and educated at St Charles College Ellicott City Maryland, he rose to the priesthood and served as supreme spiritual director of the Holy Name Society and as a founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
Federalization of Police Not Planned Says Attorney General
Homer S. Cummings, U S attorney general, said the administration has no program to federally police all forces. He aims to coordinate federal, state, and local efforts to improve capturing and prosecuting kidnappers and racketeers. He spoke to reporters on arrival for an address to the American Bar Association.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
Homer
Cummings
United States
American Bag Association
Argentinian Signature Closes World Wheat Pact Deal
London reports Argentina signs the international wheat agreement completing the pact. The move marks a key milestone in negotiations and signals Argentina's formal commitment to the multilateral market framework.
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London
Fintahits
Wheat pact signed by Argentina boosts world prosperity hopes
Wheat experts say the pact to reduce production by major wheat nations and boost consumption holds promise for world prosperity. Argentina, a key wheat producer, finally joined as the 22nd nation after a delay caused by its representative Tomas le Breton’s absence on the continent.
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Tors
Frederick &. Murphy
Minneapolis
Argentina
Tomas le Breton
Wrought Iron Roses and Family Craftline Featured
Wrought iron roses are shown in an English smith shop with five generations of craft passed from father to son. The family’s shop produces famous works described by Popular Mechanics, while a stray sentence mentions a dog breed with details on size and coat.
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Popular Mechanics
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U. S
Herrell Sales Corp
S. Loudoun St
Hall
Hague
Shirley
Shirley Shoppe
N. Main St
Fieberman
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