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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1937
Page
3
Farmers in Hope area describe terrace outlet systems that divert water to woods or pastures. Vegetated strips in field draws create economical hay and provide temporary meadow protection. A mix of grasses and grains per acre aids meadow trips in spring, with bermuda and other perennials planted with annuals to stabilize the flow and prevent concentration toward streams.
A confidential report accuses district county and city officials of accepting large dividends and gifts from prominent gambling houses including the Belvedere and Southern Club. It names Archie Ledgerwood and others, claiming payouts to influence local government control and protect club interests.
A Garland county Hot Springs committee urges fresh investigation into local officials. Douglas Hotchkiss, secretary of the Hot Springs Chamber and Racing Commission, calls for new jury commissioners and a grand jury, demanding probes into gambling law violations and alleged misconduct by the mayor, municipal judge, police chief, detectives chief, sheriff, and former sheriff. The acting prosecuting attorney is asked to pursue cases to final disposition, and a special sheriff is to be appointed to summon jurors and bring witnesses. The group asserts no power to impeach but seeks an impartial inquiry.
A report details a system used by public officials in Garland County to shape elections. It claims 11,000 poll tax receipts were issued among about 44,000 residents, with many city staff tied to gambling houses and Mayor Leo P. McLaughlin directing voters and receipts. Witnesses say receipts funded by the city clerk enabled administration ticket votes, while intimidation and threats allegedly influenced those who would oppose the administration.
CHICAGO. German police dogs guard valuable articles in the Art Institute and the Northwestern University crime detection laboratory. A figure named Bill von Anitidiesenheim supposedly walks nightly through picture gallery rooms to access dark corners and stand downstairs. Chief August Vollmer is convinced that only by the methods outlined above can a sweeping investigation of law violations be expected in the Eighteenth Circuit.
At the University of California crime detection laboratory a German born guard dog named Chief watches over valuable records and instruments. Trained for the job he alerts armed guards by barking and blocking entry when visitors bring packages, serving alongside Mrs. Katherine Keeler and lab staff.
In Malta Mont, McFarland bought a cabinet at auction for $3 that opened to reveal $650 in currency. The cabinet had belonged to James Wilson, a recluse. Authorities were alerted and the money was turned over to the administrator. The article notes the curious find and mentions an unrelated detail about the anvil-like “earth pig” in Africa.
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