Philadelphia Woman Describes No Alarm On Liner Fire
Miss Behling of Philadelphia testifies to federal board investigating the Morro Castle disaster that she felt no alarm and saw no officers on duty on C deck as flames spread. She noted the awakener sounded at 2:35 a.m. and that she smelled smoke but did not move to raise an alarm or witness crew actions, while others reported different recollections.
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Mysterious John in Hauptmann case Questioned
New York investigators questioned Anstamberg, linked to reports of a mysterious John at beach parties with Bruno Hauptmann. District Attorney and Bronx detectives pressed for details while press accounts stirred controversy over prior claims of no such figure.
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Textile Authority Report On Terms And Board Appointment
A fragmented article notes the Textile Authority reporting on terms and endorses the President's appointment of a new textile board by executive order. It mentions confidence in the President's choice and seeks a conference with the board while addressing grievances of mills and mill owners.
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Instruments At McGill Menaced Fire Outbreak
Fire damaged instruments at McGill University as flames were fought by firefighters. The outbreak’s cause remains unclear and logs indicate smoke and water damage with firefighters cutting a hole in the roof to access the flames.
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Bail Request and Defense Counsel Debate Extortion Case
A defense counsel urged a low bail amount while arguing the defendant’s case amid extortion allegations. The question centered on appropriate bail and the judge’s response referenced justice in setting the terms.
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Fire Discovered In Hold of Ship En Route to New York
Fire found in the No 1 hold of the Norwegian motor ship Estrella while in port at Horta Azores. The cork cargo ship, 3 gross tons, left Lisbon on September 22 bound for New York and Baltimore, with arrival due October 8.
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Babies Sold to Pay Way Into World Reported in California
Sacramento officials announced investigations into claims that babies were being sold by physicians and hospitals to cover medical costs. The report alleged mothers unable to pay for care were induced to consent to adoptions while foster parents agreed to cover bills.
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Case to Go to Grand Jury in Hayfield Chicken Theft
W R and Orivia Berry pictured will not receive a preliminary hearing. They will be presented directly to the Pretterick county grand jury, which convened in Cedarville. The report comes from Warren County.
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Woman Seeks Help Finding Husband Missing Since Hauptmann Case
Kath erine Maurer of the Bronx asked District Attorney Samuel J. Foley for help locating her husband John Maurer who vanished after the Bruno Hauptmann case broke. The plea was filed in New York today as authorities review connections to the high profile trial.
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Hauptmann Held in 100000 bail as extortionist
Judge Patterson set bail at 100000 for Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the extortion case tied to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Hauptmann appeared gaunt and unshaven as the court opened, while extradition timing and trial date remained undecided.
Court Sets Bail in Hauptmann Case at $100000
In a Bronx court session the judge set bail for the Hauptmann case at $100,000 after assistant Fawcett argued the amount would be inadequate given the state investigation. The defense moved to reduce bail, and bail was ultimately reduced to $6,000 on a recognizance.
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