Two Suspects Caught After Extortion Plot Unfolds
In Washington a $25 weekly grocer clerk James Slusher exposed a six year extortion scheme costing him over $2,700. Detectives Ogle and Nally arranged a trap that led to the arrest of two painters, John W. Mahoney and Harry Buster Lewis, amid a tense confrontation at a rooming house.
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Washington
James Slusher
Eleventh Street
Joseph Clarkenty
Pe Saneeee
Ida Russell
Fred. M. Pugitt
Cork Street
Slusher
Sergt
Howard E. Ogle
Ogle
Slasher
Sergt Thomas Nally
Nally
Fourth Precinct
John W. Mahoney
Harry Buster Lewis
Mahoney
Lewis
B Street
Twelfth Street
New York Avenue
Winchester
Churches Open the Washington Bicentennial Celebration
Religious groups across the United States prepare unofficial observances February 19 20 and 21 to honor George Washington's birthday as part of the national bicentennial effort The United States Bicentennial Commission coordinates with 232 000 church groups aiming for broad participation in home school and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George Washington
Washington
Sunde
United States
George Washi
Maite
Cardozo Approval Moves After Subcommittee Vote
A Senate judiciary subcommittee recommended favorable report on Judge Benjamin N. Cardozo to the Supreme Court after a brief hearing. William H. Anderson of New York accused Cardozo of gross injustice by denying bail pending forgery trial. Confirmation appears assured.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Supreme Court
William H. Anderson
New York
Cardozo
Referendum Called Before Declaring War Opinion
Chico Record editors urge a public vote before war declaration and suggest supporters should cover related costs. The note reads as a civic musing on democratic process.
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Chico
Cal
Youths Thwarted in Slasher’s Room Robbery Attempt
In a tense confrontation at Slasher’s room, two youths lured intruders inside but fled when a trap seemed likely. Nally confronted them with a pistol, Ogle restrained escapees outside, and Lewis attacked Nally while Mahoney was captured. All were later taken to the station as investigators continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slasher
Nally
Ogle
Lewis
Firemen Relief Bill Advances In Virginia Legislature
A Virginia legislative committee approved the Firemen's Relief Bill, taxing fire and lightning insurers 2 percent of Virginia business to fund disability care and dependents for firefighters. The vote was seven in favor, five opposed, with one member not voting. final passage expected soon.
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Virginia
Fred. W. Forney
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Thomas J. Sheehan
Sheehan
Forney
Bodies Found Shot In Rumble Seat In New York
Police discovered two young men, both likely under 28, shot to death and concealed in the rumble seat of a parked car on West One Hundred and Fourteenth Street. The seat cover was pressed down to hide them, and blood drew the attention of a passerby who alerted authorities. Their pockets were turned inside out with no identifying items found.
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Associated Press
New York
West One Hundred and Fourteenth Street
Balls And Bears In Scramble For Market Control
A momentary bear panic at the opening of the stock market followed the stock exchange's restriction on short selling. After brief feverish trading and sharp early gains, prices cooled as bulls took profits, then the market steadied and moved upward again. Sterling cables opened at 3.4544 dollars and call money renewed at 2 1/2 percent.
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New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Sterling Cables
Ups
Apple Market Exports From New York to British Ports
Shipments for the week ending February 13 1932 show totals by port with Liverpool London Glasgow Newcastle Manchester Hull Cardiff and Bristol. Prices quoted for various apple varieties reflect current exchange rates and market demand as reported by G R Cooper Harnden & Co Apple Exporters England.
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New York
Brils
Bxs Bskts
Liverpool
London
Glasgow
Newcastle
Manchester
Hull
Cardiff
Bristol
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Co
Curtis
Yorks
U. S
Utility
Albermarle
U.S
Ben Davis
Ganos
Staymans
U. Ss
Apple Exporters
England
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Plans Mass Meeting
Nelson F. Richards calls a general mass meeting for March 3 to plan the Ninth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Officials expect attendance from festival leaders and business interests to pledge support, with Washington Bicentennial tributes and a Parade of the Trail of the Pink Petals honoring Queen Shenandoah IX.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Nelson F. Richards
Richards
George Washington
Washington
Lou Bloom
John Garland Pollard
Gov. Pollard
Virginia
Shenandoah IX
Shenandoah Valley
Thomas Lord Fairfax
Atlantic Seaboard
Cather Proposes Bill to Align Elections and Cut Costs
Senator T Russell Cather of Winchester introduces a bill to synchronize state and local elections with presidential voting. He argues the plan would yield substantial savings in local election costs by holding governor lieutenant governor attorney general General Assembly sheriffs commonwealths attorneys revenue commissioners and clerks on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1934.
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T. Russell Cather
Winchester
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Commissioners of Revenue
Still Or
Alexandria Prepares Festive Parade and Masonic Memorial Events
Alexandria Virginia gears up for a big parade on February 19 with more than forty organizations thirty bands and numerous floats. President and Virginia governor will review the procession and spectators may view from grandstands near the presidential stand. A Washington National Masonic Memorial dedication is planned for May with a February 22 anniversary banquet honoring George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
King Street
Alexande
Lakehurst
American Legion
Third Corps
Virginia
United States
Masons
Washington National Masonic Memorial
Masons of
George Washington
James E. Freeman
Episcopal
Washington
Allen T. Treadway
Massachusetts
Harry K. Green
Virginia Masons
National Memorial
Potomac River
Mount Vernon
Alexandria Lodge
Alexandria Washing Op
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at South End Hose Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of the South End Hose Company will meet at the hall tonight at 8 o clock. Business of importance. Secretary.
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South End Hose Company
Iplt
Rosebud Orchard Auct at Martinsburg Court House
The Rosebud Orchard formerly owned by Downey and Jones will be sold at public auction at the front door of the Court House in Martinsburg West Virginia on Saturday March 12 1932 at 1 30 p m Special Master Harry H Byrer Martinsburg WV handles the sale details
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Downey and Jones
Court House
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Harry H. Byrer
W. Va
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Seeks Pristine Cleaning Standards
Phone 28 or 29 and present an appearance of immaculate cleanliness. Winchester Steam Laundry runs ads noting contact numbers and scheduling cues for customers seeking high quality garment care and timely service.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Winchester to Host Admiral Byrd Lecture at Handley High
R Gray Williams of the Winchester bar will introduce Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd at Handley High School Auditorium next Wednesday February 24. Byrd will show 9000 feet of expedition film and recount trials and adventures from the Antarctic voyage. Proceeds benefit the District Nurse Association Red Cross and Memo Changed. Afternoon admission is $1 for adults, 25 cents for teachers and pupils. evening admission remains standard.
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R. Gray Williams
Winchester Bar
Richard E. Byrd
United States Navy
Winchester
Handley High School
Antarctic
Admiral Byrd
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
District Nurse Association
Frederick County
The
Red Cross
American Legion Committee
Anne
Little America
Shenandoah Valley
Piedmont
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Legion Committee
Man Who Choked Wife To Death Is Put In Asylum
William T. Little 40, accused of choking his wife Mary Little at their Penrose home, was placed in the Southwestern State Hospital after a lunacy commission found him sane. He was transported from Arlington after authorities filed a murder warrant following the incident.
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William T. Little
Arlington
Southwestern State Hospital
Marion Institute
Little
Mary Little
Penrose
Harry Woodyard
Raymond Crack
James D. East
Virginia
Walter T. McCarthy
Circuit Court
Arlington County
Commonwealth
Lawrence W. Douglas
Washington
Reliance
Warren County
Strasburg
Bicentennial ball attendees from Clarke county venture to Washington
Miss Rose MacDonald and Miss Nannie Dandridge Thomas will join others from Clarke county at the bicentennial ball and procession at the Mayflower Hotel on February 22, with MacDonald portraying Mrs Richard Blackburn and Thomas as Mistress Dandridge. Other Clarke residents attend related commemorations including Hollins College events and Mount Vernon heritage roles.
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Berryville
Rose MacDonald
Nannie Dandridge Thomas
Mayflower Hotel
Washington
Miss MacDonald
Miss Thomas
General Washington
Richard Blackburn
Bushrodashington
Mount Vernon
Thomas
Dandridge
MacDonald
Chapman
Nannie Fontaine Hatchell
Clarke County
Charles L. Cocke
Hollins College
Miss Gold
Emily Conte McCormick
Samuel McCormick
Esther Lewis McCormick
Lawrence Lewis
Nellie Custis
Frances Wolfe
Berryville High School
National Education Association
Walter E. Blount
Trial Justice Court
T. Hamlin Briggs
South Carolina
Sarah B. Crown
Woodlawn
Joseph F. Moore, Jr
Episcopal High School
Alexandria
Joseph F. Moore
Katharine Page
T. Carter Page
Sale of Jefferson Orchard Company Orchards
The Jefferson Orchard Company orchard property in Jefferson County West Virginia will be sold at Charles Town on Monday March 1 at 2 PM. For details contact Special Master Harry H. Byrer Martinsburg WV. Moling and Cather advertise dependable merchandise.
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Jefferson Orchard Company
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Charles Town
Harry H. Byrer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Will Withdraw Forces Near Shanghai If Others Do Likewise
American troops occupy a delicate position near the firing line as business interests plead for compliance. A Japanese commander vows to be careful while admitting the army can withdraw 12 miles from Shanghai only if the other side does the same, asserting they have plenty of men.
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Shanghai
Foes Await Signal in Shanghai Battle Prelude to Major Clash
Chinese and Japanese forces tense around Shanghai as bombardment grows. Three Japanese sailors killed. Chinese fortifications strengthen from Chapei to Woosung while Tsai Ting Kai vows to defend every inch. Japanese ultimatum hangs as both sides readied for dawn attack.
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Shanghai
Uyeda
Chapei
Kiangwasu
Woosung
Kiangwan
Tsai Ting-Kai
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Pals
South Pole
Igloo
Mar
Cather
Ladies Auxiliary
Byrd
Elizabeth Journal
Mr. Hoover
New Britain Herald
Clarke
Colonial
Jefferson Orchard Company Orchards
Moling & Cather
Japan
Tokyo
Chiang Kai-Shek
Manchuria
Henry Pu Yi
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