Convict Fails Escapes Over East Wall At Missouri Penitentiary
Jerry Morton of Kansas City tried ten times to scale the prison’s east wall during a playground soccer session. He forged a rope and hook in the twine shop and nearly reached the top before falling back inside. Authorities say a second inmate aided the plan. both are in solitary as investigators probe the wider conspiracy.
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Jerry Morton
Kansas City
Missouri Penitentiary
Morton
Canton City
Colorado
W. D. Long
Norton
Caulfield to Confer on Missouri U Finances
Governor Caulfield announced plans to confer with the University of Missouri boards of curators this week over the university's finances. The talks will occur in Kansas City Thursday morning or at his office later, amid revenue shortfalls that forced withholding of about $850,000, roughly 24 percent of the 1931-32 appropriation.
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Caulfield
University of Missouri Boards of Curators
Kansas
City
Rewards for three Missouri penitentiary guards
Governor Caulfield shortened sentences for three guards and nine other inmates following a riot at the prison on January 27. Harold Schaffer and Crites saw ten year terms cut to six years. Frank Sarahas had a fifteen year term shortened by seven years. Eleven paroles were granted, including William Alexander and Ephraim Martin, with offenses ranging from liquor sales to burglary and auto theft. Parolees and revoked paroles were listed, and citizenship restored for Charles Bradford and J Thomas Gainer.
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Missouri
Caulfield
Harold
Schaffer
Bath
St. Francois
Crites
Jackson County
I” Hall
Parole Board
Frank Sarahas
Sarahas
William Alexander
Ephriam Martin
Newton County
W. E. Long
Scotland County
Raymond McMahon
Clark
Marion Batson
Dunklin Coounty
Chas. Smith
Cape Iardeau
Junison
Chied
Frank Laftin
Cape Girardeau County
Ralph Wittmene
Robert Williams
Gee Williams
Arthur Schaffer
Clyde M*5sey
Grover
Grandberry
Pemiscot
E. L. Gardiner
Jasper County
Roy Hayes
Frank i Lee
Charles H. Bradford
St. Louis
J. Thomas Gainer
Howard County
Wounded Maid Identified as Xyonaper Seargy
In Seargy Arkansas on December 7 AP report identifies Jimmy Hill from St. JuIt as one of two men who robbed and abducted him and W H Chivers a week earlier. hill was wounded and held in jail, refusing to explain gunshots. other robbery victims Gardner and Douglas were left bound in a church and were called to identify Hill.
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Seargy
Ark
Jimmy Hill
St. Juit
Leo P. Crafton
Conway
W. H Chivers
Yasid
Higginson
Hill
J. L. Gardner
Wynee
Drew Douglas
McCrory
State PSC dismisses Canton electric rate complaint
For want of jurisdiction the State Public Service Commission today dismissed a complaint by L. W. Brown and Canton citizens against electric light rates by the municipally owned Canton plant. The commission noted the Supreme Court ruling that the law does not grant the PSC jurisdiction over rates charged by municipally owned plants in a Columbia case.
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State Public Service Commission
L. W. Brown
Canton
Commission
Supreme Court
Columbia
Generally fair and slightly colder tonight
Weather summary notes generally fair skies with a slight dip in temperatures tonight. An increase in cloudiness is expected Tuesday, with colder air in northern areas and modest warming in the south. Flood stage data appears and lists readings for several towns including Kansas City and Boonville.
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Iver
Kansas City
Waverly
Boonville
Warhaw Resessee
Hermann
Reichers Aim For Ottawa Mexico City Record Flight
Newark dispatch reports Reichers, who last week trimmed Captain Frank Hawks time for Newark to Havana by 31 minutes, plans a new attempt to beat Major Jimmy Doolittle’s record from Ottawa to Mexico City.
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Newark
N. J. den
Los Reichers
Frank Hawk
I Newark
Havana
Cuba
Jimmy Doolittle
Ottawa
Canada
Mexico City
Police declare war on slot machines in Jefferson City
Chief E F Burger reports a quiet but effective campaign against illegal slot machines and bootlegger activity in Jefferson City. Operators removed machines or faced possible court action while police patrols question patrons, driving a sharp decline in patronage and signaling a broader crackdown.
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E. F. Burger
Jefferson City
Burger
Acting Deans Named at Missouri University
President Walter Williams announced two acting deans at the University of Missouri. Harry Gunnison Brown will lead the School of Business and Public Administration during the second semester of Decor F. A. Middlebush’s absence while he studies in Europe. T. C. Morelock was named acting dean of the School of Journalism during Dean Frank L. Martin’s absence next year, as he leaves December 21 for Peiping to be an exchange professor at Yenching University. Both appointments were approved by the board of curators.
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Columbia
Det
University of Missouri
Walter Williams
Harry Gunnison Brown
School of Business and Public Administration
Decor F. A. Middlebush
Europe
T. C. Morelock
School of Journalism
Frank L. Martin
Peiping
China
Yenching University
Deputy Constable Shot During Hold Up at Kansas City
Harold Rice a 23 year old deputy constable was shot through both legs by an occupant of a motor car outside a motor company while watching for thieves. The car sped off as two men fled from the office one placing a revolver to Rice's temple and threatening to finish him though he was not shot again. A safe at the Cat Company had been blown and $1 000 to $2 000 in currency and valuables taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dee T
Harold Rice
Rice
Motor
Man 44 and girl 17 married here
Clyde Neal aged 44 and Miss Hazel Johnson JT both of Brunvey Miller County Missouri were wed in Recorder LePage office this morning by Judge Curtis L Dunn.
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Clyde Neal
Hazel Johnson
Brunvey
Miller County
Missouri
Recorder LePage
Curtis L. Dunn
Tramps Steal Prize Chickens From Shed
John Nenegelin reports his chicken shed at 1503 West Main Street entered and three prize hens stolen. Police suspect tramps as possible culprits.
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John Nenegelin
West Main Street
Faculty control urged over fraternities after park dance
Fraternities and sororities at the local high school faced calls for faculty supervision following a Saturday night dance at State Park marked by drinking and a late fight. Police noted bootlegging flared the event, with uninvited guests and troublemakers implicated. Parents and teachers urged the school board to place all Greek organizations under faculty oversight to curb future incidents.
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State Park
Eays
Burger
Dane
Earmok
G HERMAN elected state chair Missouri prohibition reform group
Mrs. Clifford W. Gaylord of St. Louis County was elected state chairman of the Missouri branch of the women's organization for national prohibition reform with headquarters in St. Louis. She succeeds Mrs. Ford Thompson. She urged clear thinking to end prohibition and called to repeal the eighteenth amendment to remove profit from crime and fund social programs.
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ST. Louis
Clifford W. Gaylord
Missouri
Women's Organization For Nation Prohibition Reform
Ford Thompson
Robbers Hold Bank in Strasburg Bank Robbery
Three robbers with a machine gun held up Citizens State Bank at Strasburg near New Philadelphia Ohio. They opened the vault after forcing two employees to assist and escaped with 22 000 in silver gold and currency plus bonds and 7 000 in cash. In Davenport Iowa three bandits robbed Northwest Savings Bank at 10 45 am and fled with 7 000.
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New
Philadelphia
Ohio
Citizens State Bank
Strasburg
John T. Miler
Kathryn Kapitzky
Davenport
Iowa
Northwest Savings Bank
Caulfield to Talk to Missouri Sheriffs and Chiefs
Gov. Caulfield announced he would address the Missouri Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police at St. Joseph on Thursday night. The invitation was extended by Earl Matthews, chief of police at St. Joseph and president of the association.
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Gov. Caulfield
Missouri Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police
St. Joseph
Earl M. Matthews
Emmet Sanderson Dies of Pneumonia
Emmett Lee Sanderson, 3, son of Mr and Mrs Ashby Sanderson of 517 Jefferson Street, died of pneumonia shortly before noon today. No funeral arrangements had been made by late afternoon.
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Emmett Lee
Ashby Sanderson
Jefferson Street
Judge Longan Noted Missouri Lawyer Dies at 75
Sedalia Mo December 7 George P F Longan 75 longtime judge of the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Pettis County dropped dead in his bathroom at his home while dressing for breakfast He was emeritus president of the Sedalia Bar Association and had served in the Missouri Legislature He was born October 28 1855 and educated at Warrensburg Normal University of Missouri He was admitted to the bar in 1880 and served as prosecuting attorney and circuit judge He married Lou Eva Walker and is survived by three daughters including Mrs Roy A Hauer of New Rochelle NY and Mrs Thurman W Arnold of New Haven CT and Lou Eva Longan
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Sedalia
George PF. Longan
Pettis County
Longan
Missouri
Sedalia Bar Association
John B. Longan
Cooper County
Judge Longan
Houstonia
Warrensburg Normal
University of Missouri
Houston and
Bothwell
Serlalia
William J. Stone
Lou Eva Walker
Jake
Roy A. Hauer
New Rochelle
Thurman W. Arnold
New Haven
Lou Eva Longan
Chicago
Andrew Jackson Negro Driver Sentenced for Fatal Crash
Kansas City dispatch reports Andrew Jackson a Black driver received twenty years for three counts of manslaughter after crashing in a safety zone, while intoxicated. He pled guilty to all charges with concurrent terms. Victims were Miss Louise Hart Ruth Herod and Mrs Vergil Collier.
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Kansas City
Andrew Jackson
State
Jackson
T. A. J. Mastin
Louise Hart
Ruth Herod
Vergil Collier
Burned Auto and Damaged Porch Reported in Weekend Incidents
A burned automobile, a shattered porch, and two slightly damaged cars were reported in Jefferson City area over the weekend. A stolen Checker Cab machine was later found burning near the Missouri River bridge, claimed by two taxi drivers after the Columbia chief of police sought the vehicle. Police turned the case to Boone County authorities. A porch damage at J H Hager’s home involved a knocked down banister and heavy post. Traffic Officer Bosch attributed porch damage to a motorcycle, noting no fire marks. Two drivers, Max Nentuler and Otto Packers, crashed at Dunklin and Chestnut streets. no serious injuries occurred and one driver paid the other $2 to settle.
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Jefferson City
Checker Cath Company
Nolice
Missouri River
Washington
Columbia
Boone County
J. H. Bager
Mecarty Street
Bosch
Hager
Max Nentuler
Otto Packers
Dunklin
Chestnut Steels
Treasury plans 1.3 billion borrowing for December
The Treasury seeks to borrow 1.3 billion dollars in securities to be offered December 15, with 600 million in one year notes, 300 million in six month certificates, and 400 million in nine month certificates. Most funds will refinance debts. the rest cover current expenses amid expected tax measures.
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Washington
Dec
Treasury
Mellon
Concaress
Way Takes Year-Old Lifer to Reformatory
Robert Deaton thirteen, the youngest inmate at the Missouri penitentiary, may be moved to the Boonville Reformatory as Governor Caulfield weighs the case. He said the matter requires serious consideration and would not decide soon. Deaton pled guilty to killing his stepmother, Mrs. Charles Deaton, in Andrew County.
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Robert Deaton
Missouri Penitentiary
Boonville Reformatory
Caulfield
Guy B. Park
Deaton
Penitentiary
Reformatory
Charles Deaton
Andrew County
Mrs Alma Willis Sues for Divorce
Mrs Alma Willis filed suit for divorce against Charles Willis alleging a marriage on August 17 1929. She cites his drinking problem and failure to support her and seeks restoration of her maiden name Alma Burbach.
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Alma Willis
Charles Willis
Alma Burbach
Vandalia to get a gas system in Missouri
The State Public Service Commission authorized Missouri Power & Light Company to construct and operate a gas distribution system at Vandalia Missouri. The company plans to obtain natural gas from a nearby pipeline while Vandalia currently lacks gas service and the permit covers artificial or natural gas distribution.
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State Public Service Commission
Missouri Power & Light Company of
Kansas City
Vandalia
Vidalia
Federal jury hears Hahatonka damage suit details
Federal court today heard motion pictures showing the Snyders estate at Hahatonka before and after flooding by the Lake of the Ozarks. Gutvon Borglum testified as an expert on parks and landscapes, noting the estate’s former prominence and his price statements before and after flooding. The case seeks 1 million dollars in damages from Union Electric, with evidence presented to Judge Albert J. Reeves and to be shown to jurors tonight at 7:30.
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Hahatonka
Snyder Estate
Kansas City
Union Electric Company of
St. Louis
Snyders
Union Electric
Country Estate
Lake of the Ozarks
Baymen
Osage
Gutvon Borglum
Gorglum
Albert Ja. Reeves Unis
Garner elected Speaker of the House in 12 year Democratic gain
Washington reports John N. Garner of Texas elected Speaker with 218 votes to Snell 207 and Schneider 5. Democrats seize control of the House for the first time in 12 years as Republicans hold 214 seats with one vacancy. Guards and staff fill the crowded chamber as new leadership and officers are chosen.
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Washington
John N. Garner
House
Texas
Garner
Snell
Schneider
Kyale
Farmer
New York
Wisconsin
Amile
Kading
Nein
Nichols Longsworth
Ohio
Champ Clark
Missouri
Frederick H. Gillett
Massachusetts
Luell
South ‘Trimble
Kentucky
Joseph Sinnote
Virginia
Kenneth Romney
Montana
Finis E. Scott
Tennessee
Te House
Byron Prict
Congress
Republican Senate
Hoover
Senate
Capitol
Redistricting Case Heard Before High Court
Supreme Court heard arguments in the mandamus suit of John J. Carrell, a Democrat from St. Louis, challenging whether the congressional redistricting bill passed by the legislature takes effect despite Gov Caulfield's veto. Carrell seeks to force Secretary of State Charles A. Becker to accept his candidacy declaration for the 10th district as provided by the bill. He argues gubernatorial approval was unnecessary to activate the bill.
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Supreme Court
Chance
John J. Carrell
St. Louis
Caulfield
Carroll
Charles A. Becker
Loth
Mary Zimmerman Dies in Jefferson City at 65
Mrs. Mary Zimmerman nee Israel died suddenly at her home 108 Cedar Street this morning from asthma and heart trouble. She was 65 and was born in Hickory Hill. She lived in Cole County most of her life and in Jefferson City since eighteen years ago. Survived by husband Frank, two sons Ernest of Holy Springs and C A Zimmerman of St Louis, two daughters Mrs Wash Phelps and Mrs Dorothy Krieger of Jefferson City, her mother Mrs Elizabeth Jones, 180 brothers and two sisters. Funeral from Hickory Hill Baptist Church where she had been a member. funeral time to be announced Wednesday.
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Mary Zimmerman
Cedar Street
Zimmerman
Israel
Hickory Hill
Cole County
Jefferson City
Frank Zimmerman
Ernest
Holy Springs
C. A. Zimmerman
St. Louis
Wash Phelps
Dorothy Krieger
Elizabeth Jones
Hickory Hill Baptist Church
Carthage asks PSC to set aside gas rate change
The city of Carthage files a new request with the State Public Service Commission to revert from the Doherty three part gas rate to the former straight meter rate of 65 cents per 1,000 cubic feet. The PSC had refused the request earlier but ordered an optional rate. Carthage cites alleged errors in the commission’s original report.
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Carthage
State Public Service Commission
Webb City
Carterville
Lin Ite
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M. U
Xyonaper
Banggterd
Offiger
Gang OF Yegemier
Gherman
Prohibition
OB Bank
Hew Philabelpul
Emmet Sanderson
Musador
DERG
Thirtieth Circuit
Uncle Sam
Way
Federal
Rep
THE
ROUSE
Nicholas Longworth
Republican House
Tilvon
Connesticut
Representative Snell
High Court
M. Zimmerman
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