Chicago gangster Willie Sharkey dies in St Paul jail cell
In St Paul Minnesota Willie Sharkey one of four Chicago gangsters acquitted in the William Hamm kidnapping case hanged himself in his jail cell. The jailer found him around 7 am using a necktie from the cell doorway. Sharkey had been held four months awaiting transfer to Chicago for trial with Touhy Schaeffer and McFadden in a related kidnaping case.
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St. Paul
Minn
Willie Sharkey
Chicago
John Factor
Thlvrais
Shurney
Roger ‘Touhy
Gustave Schaeffer
Eddie McFadden
Hamm
Factor
Ranson
Hehasiar
Sharkey
William Scott Stewart
Sharke
Nis
Stewart
McFadden
Touhy
Naeffer
Warner
St Joseph
Sebi
Otto Theisen
Harold Faos
Shovett
Liesd Warner
Negro
St. Joseph
Roe
Jim
Judges Who Freed Lynching Suspects to Open Own Probe
Judges of the first judicial circuit plan a grand jury inquiry into the death of George Armwood, lynched in Somerset County after a mob seizure. The inquiry follows a hastily held habeas corpus hearing and involves the freeing of four men by state militia. Governor Ritchie criticized the process and hinted at summoning Attorney General Tant before the grand jury.
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Princess Anne
First Judicial Circuit
Pety
George Armacod
Somerset County
Fewabe
Cambridge
Robert Duer
John Paison
Joseph Sai Duer
Pattison
Willam
H. Thompson
King Adkins
William Hearn
Wiliam
McQua
Albert C. Ritchie
Scottsboro Case Still With Jury
Decatur Alabama December reports the Scottsboro jury deliberating on nine Black defendants accused of assaulting two white women near Scottsboro. The panel failed to reach a verdict, facing continued deliberation as court resumed.
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Ala
Abruma
Scottsboro
Tate
Heywood
Scottaboro
United States Supreme Court
Scottsbora Jy
Ruuily
Messengers Murders and NRA Code Clash Roils Hotels
A Ravenna group of hotel operators opposes a new code for hotel business calling it unfair to smaller houses and homes but supports the NRA. A gunman in a robbery was killed. a messenger and others were involved in a fatal incident reported with grisly details. The news includes police investigations, witness accounts, and prior related killings in Ravenna.
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Ravenna Bookmaker
Southern Olio Group
Onlo Hotels
Southeastern Ghia
Cnd
James
Priest Remains Firm On Smith Statement
Detroit December report says Rev. Father Coughlin stands by a statement linking Alfred E. Smith to the J P Morgan Company. He insists his radio remarks were misinterpreted and that he did not claim Smith obtained a loan or that Morgan acted personally.
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Smith
Detroit
Wiles E Coughlin
Oflu
Alfred E. Smith
J.P. Morgan
John J Rus Ub
Seministies
Coughlin
United Press
Alfred E Smith
Empire State Building
Akron Tire Plant Sees Strong Annual Profit
Akron Ohio reports Firestone Tire and Rubber Company details a net profit of 2,297,050 for the year ended October 31. The firm lists sales of 78402 2768 and an operating profit of 840,548 521 50 amid changes in merchandising practices blamed on critics.
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Akron
Harley S Firestone
Spexing
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Bank Robbery Trial and Extradition Debate Echo Through Court
Fragmented report notes a bank robbery case leading to impeachment proceedings and a judge’s death during the Cranton case. It mentions extradition debates, southern opposition, and Crefford proceedings amid illness and funeral notices for Brookline parish figures.
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Arhard Lowell
Tondin
Cranton
Lone Tsing
Tessaha Tee
Funeru Cersies
Brookline
Petercon
Pemtine
Forest Hills
Parameiia
Crinford
Grace
Cranford
Cirewit Court of At Eeals
Cromford
Cynenby
Smith attacks public works program amid criticism
Alfred E Smith blasts the Roosevelt recovery and accuses the public works administration of masking failures. Ickes and Hopkins respond as Smith argues CWA funds bypass public works while editors warn of inflation and policy shifts reflected in magazine commentary.
Impound Receipts Refocus on College Football Game
incoherent OCR fragment reports impound receipts from a college football game. references to Neri Okina Gway Wile Mam and unclear names imply a stadium incident. mentions duplicate tickets and private gate issues. printers and sellers were located near the venue.
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Neri Okina
M College
Petcaure
Lacounalty
Stocolleac
A & Mf
Murray
Vetet
Aiddride
Universit Ree
Wynekoop Denied Freedom in Murder Case
Earle Wynekoop remains jailed after two failed attempts to gain release in the death of his wife Rheta. Judge delays granted police time to investigate the odd case as Wynekoop’s mother, a physician, faces murder-related warrants. Assistant State’s Aide Dong requests ten days for new actions.
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Thicaga
Dee
Earle Wyarapoz
Rheta
Tio Cot
Lescind
Alain
Dseph Bonaud
Jay Schiller
Loa
Earle
Alice L. Wynekoap
Rim
Prominers
Csores Dong
Wynekoop
Cass
Divorce System of Mexico In Danger
Mexico City reports a supreme court ruling calls into question the Mexican divorce process. The decision finds decrees invalid where lower courts did not hold both parties, prompting expected rulings to standardize procedures. Thousands of American divorces may be affected, with an estimated 3000 decrees issued at Juarez this year.
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Mexico City
Supreme Court
Lnu
United States
Jaures
Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem Story
In Bethlehem of Judea during Herod the king's days the Christ child was born. Mary his mother wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger as there was no room at the inn.
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Bethlehem
Judea
Mary
Crown Jewels Adorn Mary Pickford at Newspaper Event
Report describes Mary Pickford wearing crown jewels briefly at a New York hotel event. An item valued around 500,000 dollars was shown and reportedly drew attention from onlookers.
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Mary Pickford
Hollywoon
Vai
Napoleon
Marty
Mary Picaford
York
Toeul
Thousands Re-empl Ohio Relief Efforts Cut Costs
Ohio officials forecast a sharp drop in relief requests as civil works program jobs expand. Ohio CWA director Mal E Braught said about 120000 previously on relief are now at work, with 165000 expected by next week. He noted relief expenditures would fall by millions as more workers move to wage earning, while 189253 families were on relief and 64924.00% funds listed in records.
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Columbus
State Relief Commission
Braught
Ohio
CWA
Ohio Relief Commission
Lyl Works Administration
Stanley B Mathewson
Mathewson
May Talk On Control Rockefeller Expert Invited to Speak
State Senator Harold G Mosler said Leonard Harrison, an investigator for Rockefeller liquor control, was invited to address the upcoming special legislative session next week. Harrison has not confirmed, while Mosler and U S Senator Robert J Bulkley plan to present views on Ohio liquor control at a Monday noon meeting.
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Cleveland
Harold G. Mosler
Senate
Leonard Harrison
Rockefeller
Harrison
Mosier
Robert J. Bulkley
Ohio
Els
Workers to receive Saturday pay under Muskingum relief plan
In Zanesville and Muskingum County relief offices disbursement chief John Brown said about 167 workers will be paid this Saturday with thousands of dollars more to follow. The payroll for last week totaled 11 521.05 across projects 300 308 901 203, with 1143 workers at full capacity this week and 790 paid Saturday leaving 353 for Monday.
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Zanesvile
Muskby
John Brown
Muskingum County
River Road
Geyag
Headquarters Street
North Rist
Headquarte
Chancerstill
County Ga
North Fourth Street
Jonn Brown
Nuw
City
Brs
R J
Welfs
Rolph Tells Hoover His Action Good As Bonus Army Fracas
San Francisco dispatch reports a heated clash over the San Jose lynchings and troops against the Bonus Army. Hoover criticized Governor Rolph for his stance, saying California did not tolerate kidnapping and that no one should be harmed.
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Rolph
Hoover
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
James Rolph, Jr
San Jose
Bonus Army
Washington
Rolphs
Ato
California
Ralph
White House
Aus Grossh
Utah Ratification Tuesday Ends U S Prohibition
Reported ratification by Utah on Tuesday marks the likely 36th state to approve the 21st amendment ending nationwide prohibition. The passage follows fast legislative moves as Ohio and Pennsylvania near action and states align with federal controls to regulate the liquor trade.
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Utah
Ohio
Pennsylany
Neon Rocks Mountain Line
Utahsardon
Reesevelt
Pneumonia Fatal to Richard B. Mellon
Richard B Mellon dies of pneumonia at his home age 45 brother of Andrew Mellon former secretary of the treasury and head of several major companies including Aluminum Company of America Union Trust and Mellon National his death noted amid prominence of his family and business ties
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Richard B. Mellon
Pitspurgh
Richard B Mellon
Preumonia
Andrey WoMellon
The
Treasury
Mellon
Americ
Gul Gu Corporstion
Union Trust
Istan
Mellou National
Woman In Custody After Fatal Shooting
A woman is in custody following a fatal shooting that left Margarat Gi 20 dead and injured another person. Investigators tag the incident as a connection to a broader confrontation at a location described as a California white area. Police report securing 35 villages connected to the case as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Lee J
Marie Phi
Marcaret
Dean
Peste Jones
Tod Tie
Mies Green
Mise Fing
Wemar
Wniitie
Tertha Ad Tsibelle
Etha
Buying Power of Nation On Increase
The nations buying power rose in November after October price increases. Affected by wage gains and higher prices, the Federation of Labor notes improved employment and farm income, with boosts from public works and farm price increases. A volcanic eruption in El Salvador caused widespread destruction, darkening towns and frightening residents as lava and ash spread.
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Washington
Meric
Federation of Labor
Ioana
Iast
Ohio
Victim of Mistaken Identity Killed in Aurora Farm Tragedy
Victim Val Hartman Franklin county commissioner was shot to death near St Leon by Debs Marlin, Tennessee farmer, while Hartman rode with Mrs Marlin and Franklin county engineer Tons Burns. A second shot hit Burns as Marlin fled, later arrested.
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Aurora
Ind
Val Hartman
Franklin County
Debs Marlin
Tennessee
Esi Martman
Marlin
Martin
St Leon
Meelin
Hartman
Tons Burns
Franklin
Hartmaas
Pearlin
Dearborn
Wileiam Kelly
Burns
Mrs. Marlin
St Peters
Ariend
Slayings of Cleveland Woman Stir National Hunt for Suspect
Authorities in New York, Cleveland and other cities seek the killer of Mrs Trenciebolt of Cleveland found murdered near Van Horn Texas on November 7. Identification shows she is Mrs Frank Cheask of Cleveland. She and her sister viewed photos as detectives traced a man seen with Mrs Diebolt leaving Cleveland. The widow had 4000 dollars from her husband’s death, 700 dollars given to a companion to buy a car in which they traveled south toward the West Coast. The body showed a blunt head wound and a ligature knot around the throat.
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O. Dev Oil Smil
Joseph
Joey Audine
Audinus Ank
Sliver
Grovery
Tao Phat
Gt Bso
Fred
Cho Vein
Artan
Hig
Pat
Eferts
Audino
Domfie
Tony Fou
Ravenni Bootlerser
St, Augiuss
Lindy
Africa Colans
Dee Charles
Praia Mande
Coass
Aimee to Conduct One Day Revival in Cleveland
Aimee Semple McPherson, California evangelist, will conduct a one day revival in Cleveland on Sunday December 17. Public events include grand opera and automobile shows as the setting for the gathering. Aimee hopes to attract about 20000 converts after the evening service, with Mia McPherson leaving for the coast. A Cleveland choir and organist will appear with her.
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Cleveland
Aimee Semple McPherson
Galifornia Evangeliat
Mia McPherson
Ambassador Bingham denies resignation report
London dispatch says U S Ambassador Robert W. Bingham denies plans to leave post. The Daily Mail alleged he would not return after a holiday and sufferings from anemia poisoning. Bingham calls himself healthy and immune while praising President Roosevelts recovery policies in a speech at the American Society Thanksgiving dinner.
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London
United States
Robert W. Bingham
Kosh
The
Daily Mail
Bingham
Finn
France Faces Default On December War Debt Payment
Paris reports France will not pay the December 15 war debt to the United States as Camille Chautemps prepares to address the chamber of deputies for 1934. No budget provision exists for 19.15 million dollars in interest, and many French blame Britain's stance in Washington for the shift. France has not challenged the debt principle but argues changed world conditions require new terms.
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Paris
France
United States
Camille Chautemps
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
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