Hauptmann Daily Confidence Rose Ahead of Trial
In Flemington New Jersey January 31 Bruno Richard Hauptmann paced his jail cell with a victorious air after alibi testimony and cross examination impressions. He gained eight pounds since December and argued over the scale figure while maintaining composure during court questions and routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Jersey
Hauptmann
Harry O. McCrea
Revived By Cigarette End Of A Ring Incident
In San Diego California on January 31 the bout between Man Mountain Dean a 317 pound Georgia grappler and Hans Steinke a 240 pound German ended with Dean seemingly knocked out after a toe hold. Firemen police and civilians carried him from the ring when a spectator touched him with a lit cigar. Dean sprang free and chased the spectator but could not reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Calif
Man Mountain Dean
Georgia
Dean
Hans Steinke
West Virginia Senate Rejects Beacom Endorsement Bill
The West Virginia Senate rejected Senator Beacom's bid to endorse President Roosevelt's policies. A later House resolution congratulating Roosevelt on his birthday passed unanimously. The Senate debated the Beacom resolution amid criticism as the House pursued police service amendments and killed a narcotics sale bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Senate
Pat Beacom
Belt
House
Beacom
Senate
Cabell County
Roosevelt
Adopteusly
Reynolds of
Keyser
Senato Jones
D-Boone
Cabell
Nto Committee
Committee On Medicine and Sanitation
No Service At Timber Ridge Church Postponed
After consulting the deacons and members of Timber Ridge Christian church, the Reverend Ivan R. Smith announced that the regular preaching service for Sunday evening February 3 was postponed due to weather conditions. The two postponed services will be held at the earliest time the congregation wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Ridge Christian Church
Ivan R. Smith
Three Women On Hauptmann Jury Like Cigarettes
The report notes jurors in the Hauptmann trial including three women who smoke and one who refuses cigarettes, with details on their routines, habits, and minor personal incidents during the trial. It also references a presidential address and fundraising for crippled children, including Warm Springs foundation efforts and local contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauptmann
Flemington
N. J
Snyder
Verna Snyder
Rosie Pill
Pearl Conover
No. 3
Lisecom Case
President Roosevelt Celebrated At Birthday Balls Nationwide
New York marked Franklin D Roosevelt's 53rd birthday with over 7 000 charity balls and many formal events. The Waldorf Astoria hosted 2 000 attendees while Warm Springs hosted a large fundraiser for infantile paralysis and local agencies benefited from the proceeds. The president expressed happiness in a national radio address and millions joined through telegrams and celebrations across 48 states and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Boettiger
Elliott
New York
Roosevelt
Waldorf- Astoria
America
The
Waldorf
James Roosevelt
Herbert Bayard Swope
St. Regis
Farley
Central Park
Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Frisco
Dixie
Great Lakes
Warm Springs Foundation
President Roosevelt
Waldorf- A Pastington
White House
States
Philippines
Alaska
Destructive Fire Destroys Home of Harrisonburg Postmaster
A major early 20th century Harrisonburg fire destroyed Charles A. Hammer’s home at 261 Franklin Street shortly after 10 30 AM. The blaze caused about 5000 in damage aided by all available equipment. Frozen fire plugs delayed initial suppression but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Charles A. Hammer
Franklin Street
Hammer Home
Co. No
Hose Co
Seagraves
No. 4
William Willis
Rockingham
Reserve Bank notes 1934 gains over 1933 in fifth district
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond reports 1934 improvements in credit, business and agriculture across the fifth district. Debits to individual accounts rose 19.6 percent, commercial failures fell 46 percent, and farm values rose despite lower production for cotton and tobacco. Building activity and retail sales also improved while coal output increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank of
Fifth Reserve District
United States
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Tom Brown
Anita Louise
Fox News Reel
Stead of
Hokum
Ann UA
Ann LE
Stanwyek United
Warner Bros
Secret Bride
Glenda Farrell
Grant Mitchell
Arthur Byron
OUR Gang
Harry Vontilier
Paramount Novelty
Biz
Gna Baer
Royale Revue
Ginger
Rogers In
Manhattan
Francis Lederer
Wallace Berry
Mighty
Barnum
Hansbrough & Carter
Trust Department
Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Co
U. S. Postal Savings Depository
Virginia
Federal Reserve System
Colonial
Action Western
Bill Cody
Chico
Robert Armstrong
Carole Lombard
Bela LuGosi
Chandu
Parker’s Non-Profit
Parker
W. Lomax Parker
Prop
Winchester
J. W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Ave
Sheetz
Bruno
F. D
Timber Ridge
Vera Snyder
Washington
Ree
Georgia Warm Springs Foundation
Buck Jones
Rio Grande
Will Rogers
Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co
South
Loudoun Street
N. BraDdock Sr
Greyhound
Rhodes Drug Company
Reserve Bank
South Africa
Drakenstein Mountains
Lupton Orchard Service Co
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