Mail Robbery at Odgawatomie Seeks Three Bandits
Four postal investigators from Kansas City pursue three men after a bold June 23 mail robbery in Odgawatomie. About $21,500 in payroll currency for Missouri Pacific Railroad workers disappeared after two gunmen stopped a postal messenger and others joined later. Witness Harrison noted a license plate linked to a stolen Fort Scott car. investigators alerted nearby counties and planned further Missouri Pacific payroll searches.
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Ogawatomie
Kan
Kansas City
George Garrison
Harrison
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
D. O. Hallock
Fulton, Kan
Fort Scott
Astor’s public tiff with future in law unfolds at wedding
The article details a tense Newport scene as Astor and his fiancée Tucky face a public dispute over family members and arrangements before the wedding. Charles Astor and his sister Virginia attend amid lingering questions about absent relatives and church protocol.
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Astor
NRA Code Moves Against Sutherland Lumber Co in KC
Kansas City June 22 AP government alleges NRA code violation by Robert Sutherland and Mae G Sutherland trading as Sutherland Lumber Co A federal court injunction is sought Judge Merrill E Otis sets hearing for next Monday The firm claims it operates cash and carry retail yards in Des Moines Omaha and Oklahoma City and quotes that it sells at a profit without delivering making it local retail only with no interstate business
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Kansas City
Robert Sutherland
Mae G. Sutherland
The
Sutherland Lumber Co
Maurice M. Milligan
United States
Samuel M. Carr ‘Mean
A. W.debirney
NRA
Washington
Oklahoma
Iowa
Nebraska
Merrill E. Otis
Watson
Chumber Company
Sutherland Company
Drs Moines
Omaha
Oklahoma City
Lon
Sutherland Lumber Com ‘Pany
Marie Dressler Faces Irreversible Illness Endurance Wanes
The veteran actress Marie Dressler has declined in health with heart, uremia, and lethargy weakening her. A planned role in an upcoming production was given to another actress as treatment continues. She remains stoic and hopeful, despite long illness and several dark spells. In New York, a separate Roosevelt poll shows Joplin, Missouri voters leaning yes on the president's first year policies with 248 yes to 225 no.
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Miss Dressler
Joplin
New York
Literary Digest
Roosevelt
Father Defends Minister Son in Divorce Suit
Testimony for Rev. William D. Welburn Jr denying intimate relations with a woman who claims to be his wife was given by the pastor's 68 year old father in San Antonio Texas. The elder Welburn testified the son came home from a church party March 31 1933 while Mrs Welburn alleges a final tryst after the party. A grand jury probe began with Mrs J F Long and her sister summoned as witnesses. Mrs Welburn accuses the pastor of marriage in Boerne Texas last July and paternity of a seven month old child. Engagement to Miss Dorothy Watts of Austin a society girl and UT graduate became public during the trial.
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Astor
Lloyd P. Griscom
Harold St. George Burri
Emmaneul Church
Virginia
Tucky
Lebrun Rhinelander
Newport
Eileen Gillespie
Philip Rhinelander
Madeline Force Astor
Dick Viermonte
Pugiliat
William Dick
New York
San Antonio
Tex
William D. Welburn, Jr
Welburn
Ment Hill Methodist Episcopal
Mr. Welburn
J. F. Long
Miss Watts
Cochran Praised by Hay in Roosevelts Race
In Flat River on June 29 AP Charles M. Hay city councilor of St. Louis spoke for Congressman John J. Cochran Democratic nominee for United States Senator. Hay called Cochran the best friend Roosevelt has in the race and the people's candidate. He argued a Cochran rejection would hinder the President and praised Cochran for voting with and supporting his measures.
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Flat River
Charles M. Hay
St. Louis
John J. Cochran
United States
Cochran
Roosevelt
Hay
Jack Cochran
Senate
Missouri
Former Home Loan Appraiser Indicted in St Louis
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Earl F. Monaghan former appraiser for the Home Owners Loan Corporation and two others with soliciting fees from individuals seeking corporation loans The co defendants are Theodore J Wolfley a Republican politician and George W Chester The solicitation allegedly occurred before Monaghan became an appraiser He was discharged after complaints from loan applicants to local HO L C director G OC Vandever.
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ST. Louis
Earl F. Monashan
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Monaghan
Theodore J. Wolfley
George W. Chester
G. OC. Vandever
Named New District Deputy for K. of C.
Ed J. Rodeman, a longtime leader in the Local Knights of Columbus council, was appointed district deputy to succeed John F. Koester. State Deputy Thomas Langen of St. Louis announced the promotion yesterday. Rodeman will supervise councils in Jefferson City Bonnets Mill West ae Arce and wd Santas.
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Ed J. Rodeman
Knights of Columbus Council
John F. Koester
Rodeman
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Langen
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Bonnets Mill
West
Arce
Wd Santas
New York Financier Named Head of Stock Control Group
Joseph Kennedy a New York financier has been named chairman of the federal commission to regulate the stock exchanges. James M. Landis George C. Mathews and Robert Healey will also serve, with Pecora or Shaughnessy rumored as a potential fifth member. Kennedy, Harvard alumnus and former banker, has long been a Roosevelt confidant and brings street experience to the post.
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New York
Apji
Joseph Kennedy
Federal Commission
Roosevelt
James M. Landis
George C. Mathews
Federal Trade Commission
Robert Healey
The
Trade Commission
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate
Frank Shaughnessy
San Francisco
Woman again snatched from death in Casaletto case
Details emerge from the Casaletto murder case as Saetta and Feraci discuss the plan to kill Antonio for a $5,000 life policy. Antonio and Ars. Antonio deny involvement while Pasquale Capello and others testify about the recent developments and alleged conversations in jail.
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Antonio
Woman Describes Torture in Feud War in Marshall
A Marshall town woman Effie Jackson testified to Governor Futrell about torture by Henley Barnett feud members seeking location of a suspect. Reports say four people were killed, with shootings across the feud, while authorities search for leader Leeland Henley. In St Louis, about 1,000 Century Electric workers walk out for higher pay and union recognition.
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Little Rock
API
Ozar
Marshall
Putreil
Effie Jackson
Emer
Barnetts
W. Reeves
Futrell
G. NM. Robertson
J. H. Barnett
Leland Henley
Henley
W. W. Fendiey
Barnett
Oscar
Robert
Louis
Century Electric Co
Teachers Elect Toledo Man Head Federation
Chicago June 22 AP reports Raymond F. Lowry chosen to head the federation amid a split between progressive and radical factions. Selma Bratherdt and Florence Curtis Han elected to top posts with plans to end internal campaigning fatigue. Western delegates supported a pro labor progress stance while eastern members pushed for independent action and one big union. The convention backed a general war outlook, child labor laws, tenure protections for teachers, unemployed funding, and bank nationalization.
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Chicago
Tae i
Raymond F. Lowry
Lowry
Selma MM. Bratherdt
Washington
Florence Curtis Han
Hanson
New York
NRA
American Fedation of Labor
NEA
A. F. of L
Kauffman Hanged For Crime In Kansas City Case
In Kansas City, 1930 murder of Avis Woolery, 28, by Paul Kauffman, a 35-year-old ex-Columbia man. Kauffman, executed via trap door, proclaimed innocence. Two juries convicted after lengthy deliberations. state supreme court ordered new trial due to defense time issues. Woolery, lured with a promise of work as a milliner, died August 17, body found month later in Missouri. Kauffman’s appeals cited wartime shock and past convictions in the east and Colorado.
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Kansas City
Fune
Avis Woolery
Paul Kay
Columbia
State Supreme Court
New Inn
Esse
Kauffman
Colorado
Miss Wool
Mrs Cruzen Heads Inspection Trip Across State
Mary Edna Cruzen state labor commissioner continues as a busy official at the statehouse. Recent days show her on an inspection trip reflecting active duties and ongoing statewide labor oversight.
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Mrs. Cruzen
Mary Edna Cruzen
Statehouse
Cruzen
Inspection notes on Missouri River voyage and industrial job fair
Fragmentary report describes a voyage on the Missouri River aboard a vessel named Figsd 2s and references the Enginesting Department. Mentions a meeting on employment directed by the HR agency and placements, with unclear dates and participants.
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Missouri River
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