Submarine S-4 salvage efforts amid grim weather
Boston dispatch reports debate over safety gear for submarines and surface support, as salvage barges and divers struggle with northwest winds and rough seas. Burial plans for S-4 casualties are announced in Washington, with remains to the Arlington Cemetery.
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R. K. Jones
Joseph McGinley
Aaron Albert Hodges
Ington
Ariene Nacigial
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Submarine Salvage Recoveries Amid Limited Visibility
Water in the sunken submarine's engine room hindered divers' visibility as they recovered three bodies of the eight four crew. Operations are set to resume after conditions improve.
Mrs. Snyder Loses Hope for Postponement of Execution
In New York on January 6, Mrs Ruth Snyder's bid to delay her execution received another setback as a motion for a stay was adjourned. Edgar Hazleton argued for a jury trial while Justice Levy warned the adjournment does not halt the capital sentence. Lawyers plan a possible stay petition claiming Snyder is a vital witness in a pending case against Metropolitan Life Insurance.
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Hope
Ruth Snyder
Edential Life Insurance Company
Edgar Hazleton
Justice Levy
Snyder
Unknown statesmen named for vice presidency in campaign chatter
The piece notes three prominent statesmen, previously unheard of to the writer, now mentioned favorably as possible vice presidential candidates as the Presidential campaign nears. It reflects early speculative talk without naming any official contenders or dates.
Firemen Confess Starting Blazes At Charles Town
Charles Town West Virginia January six deputy fire marshals say three Charles Town Fire Department members confessed to inciting fires over two years to view fire apparatus in action. They reportedly received liquor after fires and may face grand jury as authorities pursue a possible mastermind behind the arsons. Fire incidents included a livery stable, a warehouse, and damage to the horse show grounds. A warrant was issued for constable Theodore W. Allen for alleged involvement in two fires at the horse show stables and the McKnight planing mill building.
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Peter Tillett
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Theodore W. Allen
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Radio monopoly charges against national broadcasters
Dr W May manager of station WTRL testified before the Senate interstate commerce committee charging the Federal Radio Commission with plans to create an air monopoly through the National Broadcasting Company chains as nominations to the commission were considered Caldwell and Pickard were accused of unfair actions threatening to force February 1 deadlines and abandon independent broadcasters.
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