Liquidation Costs of Closed Missouri Banks Questioned
Representative Roy Hamlin leads a House committee report criticizing the costly liquidation of 265 defunct Missouri state banks and trust companies from 1923 to 1924. It details attorney fees, liquidator salaries, and overall expenses totaling 2.53 million dollars, with depositors receiving about 20.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hamlin
Marion County
House
Missouri
Hamlin
Holland Banking Company
Springfield
R. C. Patterson
Grin Patterson
Pattersons
T. BE. Francis
St. Louis
Farrington & Curtis T
Elihu Roat Et al
Richard Ralph
St. Lowis County
R. R. Brewster
Kansas City
J W. Alexander
Gallatin
H. J. Jost
Teacher's Slap Damages Case Heard In Fort Smith Jury
Fort Smith Arkansas April 14 AP A circuit court jury debated whether Walden E Williams principal of a south Fort Smith school slapped Altus Selph 13 50 hard, injuring him to the extent of 2000. Williams admitted striking the pupil for whispering but said the blow was not severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith, Ark
Circuit Court
Walden E. Williams
South Fort Smith
Altus Selph
Williams
Roosevelt to Take to the Sea Again
President Roosevelt plans a summer sea cruise along the New England coast assisted by James Roosevelt arranging use of a 45-foot Massachusetts owned boat. He will be accompanied by his three sons James Franklin and John and George K Briggs a Marblehead watching enthusiast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
New England
James Roosevelt
Paul D. Rust, Jr
Massachusetts
Capea
Nomination of John Collier as Indian Commissioner
In Washington the choice of John Collier, secretary of the American Indian Defense Association, for Indian commissioner was said to be approved by Secretary Ickes and President Roosevelt, but the nomination faced a delay. Some attributed the holdup to appease Senator Robinson, Democratic leader from Arkansas, who backed B. Merritt of Fayetteville as assistant Indian commissioner for 168 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Collier
American Indian Defense Association
Senate
Ickes
Roosevelt
Robinson
Arkansas
B. Merrit
Fayetteville
Ark
Snowfall Reported in Springfield and Ozarks Apple Growers
Snow began in Springfield Missouri before noon as a heavy flurry system moved through the area, easing fears of a damaging freeze for Ozark apple growers. In South Bend Indiana Studebaker officials said production hit a weak pace for April with 5,000 workers employed and 600 orders deferred to May schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ozarks
South Bend
Ind
Studebaker Corporation
Rebellion Symptoms Seen for Democrats in Senate Split
The first week of April saw Senate Democrats split to block a 30 hour week bill while supporting a 36 hour limit, and later another split with Republicans over farm relief authorizing government to guarantee a reasonable profit for domestic market produce. Roosevelt faces House resistance as he pursues his inflationary agenda, with progressives pressuring for a major public works program and currency inflation. The House leadership seeks to lock in votes, while intra party tensions threaten support for administration aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate
Democrats
House
Roosevelt
Rainey
Harty
Arkansas Beer Test Case Arrestee In Bone Dry Law
Helena Ark April 14 The first arrest in Arkansas for possession of the new 3.2 per cent beer legal in neighboring states was made today in what may become a test case to be taken to the state supreme court. W M Sber was arrested on information charging violation of a section of the state bone dry law. Three bottles of the new brew were taken as evidence by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ark
Arkansas
Issutes
State Supreme Court
W. M. Sbver
Hope Is Held For Youths Recovery After Accident
Herbert Helmericks remains in critical condition at St Mary's Hospital after a Week Ago accident that claimed his brother's life. Doctors reported cautious optimism as he battles a fractured skull broken leg and internal injuries with his stamina improving and a chance to recover though he is not yet out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Helmericks
St. Mary's Hospital
Optometrists elect Missouri Association officers
Dr E C Ebeling of St Louis wins the presidency at the Missouri Optometric Association convention in Kansas City. Vice president is Dr George J Erskine of Kansas City and secretary treasurer is Dr R L Seafoss of Marshall. Trustees include Dr C W Howard of Joplin Dr B H Selvidge of Poplar Bluff Dr D P Summers of Jefferson City and Dr J J McKerron of St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
E. C. Ebeling
St. Louis
Missouri Optometric Association
George J. Erskine
R. L. Seafoss
Marshall
C. W. Howard
Joplin
B. H. Selvidge
Poplar Bluff
D. P. Summers
Jefferson City
J. J. McKerron
St. Joseph
Archduke Leopold Ordered Arrested In DUI Case
Archduke Leopold of Hapsburg was ordered arrested by a district court in Boston after failing to appear with his attorney for charges of driving while intoxicated. The judge issued a warrant as the archduke claimed he was in New York and could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Archduke Leopold of
Hapsburg
New York
British Bribed Lovet Natives Court 16 Told
Testimony in court described bribe payments by Thornton and associates to Russian workers. Lobanov allegedly received 500 rubles routed to a coat owner. Dolgov claimed 1500 dollars paid to conceal machinery defects. Thornton claimed the money was a loan later written off as a gift. MacDonald admitted guilt. both men contend confessions were coerced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordwell
Lobanov
Alexey Dolgov
Thornton
Belpov
Dol
Russia
Aged railroad worker Avery Turner dies at 82
Amarillo Tex April 14 AP Avery Turner 82 longtime Santa Fe Railroad employee died at his home He served 48 years and was conductor on the first passenger train into Santa Fe New Mexico in 1880 Turner held nearly every railroad post from right of way to vice president and general manager of the Pecos Valley Division with 62 years of active service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Avery Turner
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
N. MM
Turner
High School Debating Semifinalists Named in Missouri
In Columbia Missouri April 14 AP Plattsburg Hale Monroe City and Kennett advanced to the semifinals of the state high school championship debating tournament at the University of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stile
Columbia
Plattsburg
Hale
Monroe City
Kennett
University of Missouri
New York Banker Pleads Not Guilty
Charles E. Mitchell former chairman of National City Bank pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging evasion of the 1930 income tax. He had also pleaded not guilty to a 1929 tax evasion indictment. The U S Attorney said he would move to consolidate both indictments on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles E. Michell
National City Bank
Mitchell
United States
George Z. Medalie
Bus Crash Injures 13 Students Near Taskee, Missouri
A Greenville Consolidated school district bus overturned near Taskee, 20 miles north of Poplar Blue, injuring thirteen of fifteen students and two adults. Driver Raymond DeBoard said brakes locked on the downhill descent. Buford Headrick and Winnie Warren suffered serious injuries. others sustained lesser injuries.
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Poplar Blue
Raymond DeBoard
Greenville Consolidated
Taskee
Here
DeBoard
Buford Headrick
Winnie Warren
Elbert Childress
Ruth Dinkins
Byroh Dinkins
Rudolph Sayles
Howard Keele
Ruth Pigg
Gordon Lewis
Helen Nelson
Lucy Jackson
Local Postal Rates May Be Reduced?
Washington April 14 AP members of the House and post office officials agreed at a conference with President Hoover on no reduction in local letter postage to yocents. The President would have authority to raise or lower general postal rates.
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Washington
Apri
Post Office
Hooseveld
Petition Aims at Huey Long Debated in Senate
Washington April 14 The senate referred to its judiciary committee a petition by Louisiana citizens seeking the ousting of Senator Huey Long as privileged for publication. Long denounced the petition as claptrap while defending its submission and criticizing former Governor John M Parker, a signer, over past court and political battles.
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Washington
Senate Today
Judiciary Committee
Louisiana
Senator Long
Fed
Senate
Judiciary
Robinson
Arkansas
Ashurst
Congress
John M. Parker
Long
United States Army
Hitch-Hiker 99-Year-Old Collapses in St Louis
A man who called himself Tex Tyler, claimed 99 and Oklahoma origin, collapsed on a St Louis street and was taken to the Travelers Aid Society. He said he hitch-hiked home, claimed ties to Jesse James, and that his wife died last year in Springfield. He sought return to Ponca City.
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ST. Louis
Tex" Tyler
Oklahoma
Travelers Aid Society
Tyler
Jesse James
Tex
Springfield
Ponca City
Herriot Keeps Night Shirt On For Washington Trip
Paris reports Edouard Herriot a public figure set to meet President Roosevelt in economic talks. He clings to a homey habit, wearing a night shirt and a ready-made four-in-hand tie as he packs for the Washington journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edouard Herriot
France
Roosevelt
Washington
Power Securities Fear Valley Plan Threat Averts Loss
W L Willkie president of the Commonwealth and Southern testified before the house military committee that Roosevelt's Tennessee Valley development plan including government power distribution would ruin the value of about 400 million dollars in securities held by six southern power companies owned by his group.
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Washington
W. L. Willkie
The
Commonwealth
Southern Corporation
House Military Committee
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley
Southern Power
Weather Postpones Multiple Baseball Games Across Leagues
Rain and cold halt several National League games including Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and St. Louis at Chicago. New York at Boston and American League matchups Cleveland at Detroit and Chicago at St. Louis also postponed due to wet grounds and rain with doubleheader plans for April 30.
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National League
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Shy lover of art model faces charge
Four indictments returned by Westchester County Grand Jury charge George Cooper Jr. of New Rochelle with kidnapping and assault in an incident involving two models, Louise Groothoff and Mary Louise Harper, whom he met through an agency and took from Mount Vernon to his home and Manhattan. He says the women were friendly and that he was shy about dating. He claimed the women took $34 from his pocketbook during the trip.
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White Plains
N. J
Westchester County
George Cooper, Jr
New Rochelle
Louise Groothoff
Mary Louise Harper
Manhattan
Mount Vernon
Cooper
Tem
Siis
New York
Oil violation bill proposed by Marland in House
A bill was introduced by Representative Marland of Oklahoma to prohibit railroads and pipelines from transporting oil produced in violation of state laws or regulations in interstate commerce. The proposal aims to curb illegal oil production practices and enforce compliance across states.
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Washington
Marland
D. Okla
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Collier
Philadelphia
Camp Hoyle
National Forest
Dennis
Nolan
Second Corps
South Ferry
Virginia
Forest
NEW York Banker
Peter James
Missouri Hotel
Huey
Parker
Herriot
Artiot
Exchange National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Macon
Sky
Navy
Akron
Trust Estates
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