Suspects in Union Bank Robbery Are Released
Clarence Cleveland Riley King and Herbert Talken arrested near Franklin County and taken to Union Missouri for questioning in Citizens Bank robbery were released after witnesses failed to identify them. Sheriff Gehlert said Prosecuting Attorney Tibbe ordered the release. several witnesses said Cleveland and Talken were not the robbers. King was arrested with Cleveland but released as no definite link existed. Police noted one of the Jefferson City suspects was present but no positive ID was made. Authorities stressed they had little information beyond Franklin County uploads and car linkage. Witnesses saw the bandits but few resembled the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cleveland
Riley King
Herbert Talken
Union
Citizens Bank
L. H. Gehlert
Franklin County
Post-Tribune
A. A. Tibbe
Cleveland
Talken
King
Russell Avene
Schatzer
Erhardt
Jefferson City
St. Tons
St. Leuis County
Fefferson City
American Count Beaten in Polo Pay Dispute
William Church De Witte, former Russian Count and cousin of Romanian royalty, testified before the California Accident Commission after a dispute over $450 owed for polo play. A scuffle with Morgan Flowers, polo partner of Will Rogers, led to injuries including partial blindness, a broken nose, two black eyes and several teeth lost. De Witte, grandson of the late Sergei J. De Witte, had served as secretary to E. John Brandeis, a Oklahoma oilman and polo patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William Church de Witte
Iny Carol
Rumania
California Accident Commission
Morgan Flowers
Will Rogers
Flowers
E. John Brandeis
Oklahoma
del Witte
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Missouri and Surrounding Areas
A fragmented weather notice indicates unsettled conditions with occasional snow possible tonight and Friday. The forecast mentions noisy, tied patterns and poor stage conditions amid uncertain temperatures and precipitation.
Two Fire Calls At Same Time Keep Firemen Busy
Two fires broke out simultaneously in separate homes on East High Street and Fairmount, stretching the fire department. A defective flue caused a roof blaze at 508 East High Street. booster hose controlled it. A reserve pumper failed to respond at 1010 Fairmount, but was started after officers notified Chief Robertson, and firefighters contained a second roof fire. Each home suffered about $40 damage. Seward recently became head of the automobile license department in the secretary of state’s office.
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Tre
W. G. Seward
East High Street
F. Senevey
Fairmount
Rovertson
Seward
Senevey
Poplar Bluff
Oscar G. Steininger
Secretary of State
Robertson
Monroe Street
Fire Department
Alibi Offered In Slaying Of Globe Trotter Wanderwell
Walter James Guy, a 24 year old Welsh worker, was arrested near a shack in Los Angeles and is held in connection with the Long Beach yacht murder of Walter Wanderwell aboard the Carma. Guy claims an alibi and says he had a quarrel with Wanderwell over money but denies killing him. Officers continue to pursue clues as Mrs Wanderwell warns of many enemies.
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Long Beach
Cal
Walter James Guy
Fos
Walter Wanderwell
Globe Trotter
Carrie
Guy
F Or Fortune
Los Angeles River
Wanderwell
South America
Globe-Trother
Vanderwell
Buenos Aires
San Francisco
Colon
Panama
Lam
United States
South Seas
Duke of Manchester
Alpha Wanderwell
Vander«ell
Wills
Suit over alleged badger game ends in Chicago
A $300000 breach of contract suit by James L. Clark of Mounting against Norman W. Harris, Chicago banker, was dismissed as against public policy. Judge John R. Caverly ruled Clark and his ex wife Dorothy Funk of Des Moines staged a badger game to extract money from Harris after his wife left him and Clark gained custody of their two children.
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Chicago
Des
James 8. Clark
Mt. Isko
Norman W. Harris
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
Clark
Harris
John R. Caverly
Dorothy Funk
Des Moines
Madison
Wis
Bnck
Dr Theo W A Irion to be honored at MU banquet
Columbia Mo Dec AP Dr Theo W A Irion dean of the University of Missouri school of education will be honored at a banquet Monday night A Phi Delta Kappa chapter in Missouri presents a library named for him on the twenty fifth anniversary of his matriculation at the university President Walter Williams will be toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Mo
Theo. W. A. Irion
School of Education
University of Missouri
Missouri
Phi Delta Kapha
Krion
Walter Williams
Machine Now Puts Vitamin D In Milk
Madison Wis Dec 8 AP A new milk processing machine at the University of Wisconsin achieves over 3000 quarts per hour using 12,000 watt lamps to irradiate milk with vitamin D. The Steenbock process aims to make fortification commercially feasible and will be available to Wisconsin dairies licensed by the WARF. Each quart equals a teaspoon of cadaver oil in anti-rachitic value, with no alteration to the milk’s finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Ail Dairies
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Rasceil
Man completes 135 mile river trip in rubber boat
Victor J. Azhe, a Webster Groves mechanical engineer, arrived in St. Louis after a 135 mile voyage from Hannibal in a 50 pound collapsible rubber boat. He camped on sand bars, cooked meals aboard, and slept on shore, calling it a great outing though he disassembled the craft into two bundles at journey’s end.
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ST. Louis
Dec
Victor J. Azhe
Webster Groves
Hannibal
Azbe
Man Found Frozen to Death in Haystack near Gower
An unidentified man about 75 was found frozen to death in a haystack two miles east of Gower Missouri. Coroner J. G. Stark of Clinton County said the man had been dead about two days.
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ST. Joseph
Dee
Gower
J. G. Stark
Clinton County
Winter Wave Sweeps Wide North American Region
A premature winter blast from the Canadian northwest sent sub zero temperatures across the Pacific Northwest to the Southwest. The Weather Bureau described high pressure spreading a cold front that blanketed many states, bringing 30 below zero at Georgetown Lake Montana and 35 below at Thief River Falls Minnesota.
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Associated Press
Canadian Northwest
Pacific Northwest
West
Middlewest
Southwest
Bu‘reau
Georgetown Lake
Anaconda
Mont
Thief Falls
Minn
Wallace
Idaho
Baltimore
Washington
Pillsboro
Sacramento Valley
California
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Clinais
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Chicago
Caulfield declines appointment in Simmons case
Gov Henry S Caulfield declines appointment as referee and special master in the Simmons Hardware receivership suit pending in St Louis He telegrammed Circuit Judge Alteri Norton that he cannot accept or consider any official position during his term His expected fee as trustee and master would be about 1000 a month versus his 5000 a year salary He will retire Jan 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Caulfield
Associated Simmons Hardware Company
St. Louis
Alteri. D. Nortoni
Simmons
Cooper Co farmer killed in rent dispute quarrel
In Boonville Missouri on December 8 Robert Armstrong a 62 year old Pleasant Green Cooper County farmer was shot fatally by James Sterling a 70 year old deaf and mute neighbor after a dispute over a crop division bought from renter T R Sprinkle. Sterling later armed with a .25 caliber pistol returned and fired three shots killing Armstrong instantly. Sterling waited at his home for arrest as Armstrong leaves two daughters survive.
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Boonville
Robert Armstrong
Pleasant Green
Cooper County
James Sterling
Armstrong
Sterling
T. R. Sprinkle
Postmaster Nominations Sent to Senate by Hoover
President Hoover today sent to the Senate a lengthy list of postmaster nominations including Charles Le of South St. Joseph Missouri. The action names several candidates for federal postal positions as part of ongoing patronage adjustments across the service.
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Washington
Dec
Hoover
Senate
South St. Joseph
Charles le
U S Appropriation of 500 Million Demanded for Needy Farmers
The Warmers National Relief Conference in Washington urged a federal appropriation of at least 500 million dollars for distressed farms. The resolution calls the sum necessary to raise farm families to a minimum health and decent living standards as part of a legislative relief program for Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Congress Opens Fast Pace on Bills and Farm Aid
Washington Dec 8 Congress began its short session with steady work on organization and legislation. The Senate aligned Republican committee posts to vacancies while Democrats passed on seeking control. Hearings on veterans bills and farm aid were planned, and Patman urged immediate bonus payments. House Ways and Means pushed a beer bill, agriculture scheduled hearings, and Hawes urged early Philippine independence action.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Joint Veterans Committee
Patman
Tex
House Agriculture Committee
Hawes
Debts Cleared by Attorney as Christmas Gift
Cleveland attorney Joseph L. Spitz canceled the debts of 200 people totaling 25000 dollars to spread festive cheer. He said debtors avoided him and, with Christmas spirit, he wanted everyone to start anew and exchange cheery greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Joseph L. Spitz
Spitz
Mrs. John Reeder Dies in Callaway County
Mrs. John Reeder aged 57 died last night at the family home near Wilton Callaway County She leaves husband John Reeder 49 married thirty seven years two mothers six sons James Jefferson City Oakles Columbia Paul at home Allen Harold Chester near Wilton nine grandchildren two sisters Jutiz McDow and Nattie Wilson Wilton one brother Porter Nichols and four half brothers George T J William and Robert Nichols Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church Wilton with burial in Goshen Cemetery near Wilton. Rev Downey in charge.
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John Reeder
Wilton
Callaway County
Margaret Nichols
James
Jefferson City
Oakles
Columbia
Paul
Allen
Harald
Chester
Jutiz Mc¢cDow
Nattie Wilson
Man Fatally Struck by Interurban Car in Snow Storm
Joby Wilson SY a farmer was injured probably fatally when struck by a Saysanah Electric Interurban car near his home during a snowstorm in St Joseph Missouri on December 8 AP report notes the accident amid winter weather conditions and ongoing investigations at the scene.
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ST. Joseph
Joby Wilson
Saysanah
Welfare chief race opens as third candidate eyed
The county welfare superintendent race widens with Polly Smith supporters pressing the court. George Vundamont and backers circulate petitions while Mrs Laura Green’s record draws strong support. Will Edwards also features in the field as candidates vie under Missouri statute. The role governs outdoor relief and care for needy mothers, with duties spanning child welfare, parole supervision, foster placements, and county employment data.
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Polly Smith
George Vundamont
Laura C. Green
Cour
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Reformatory
Iseal
Children’s Bureau
Board of Charities and Corrections
Juries to Be Picked From Unemployed in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri juries will be recruited from the unemployed for justice court cases. The Welfare Board and the constable will supply any required number of jurors on demand, paying 75 cents per juror. Names county clerk. Governor Caulfield appoints John J Shea of Macon to fill the unexpired Macon County circuit clerk term.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Dec
Justice Court
Welfare Board
Hey
Caulfield
John J. Shea
Macon
Mac J
W. R. Baber Shea
Students Live on Starving Rations Reported by Dean
ANN ARDOR MICIL Dec 8 Dozens of University of Michigan students subsist on minimal food with a bottle of milk and a loaf a day. Dean Joseph A. Bursley called the situation folly of education achieved at privation and malnutrition. Some students may be rooming together in attics at 1.50 a week, living on milk and bread or crackers and beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Ardor
MICIL
University of Michigan
Joseph A. Bursley
Duan Horsley
Beer Debate Highlights House Hearing on 3.2 Percent Beer
Anti prohibitionists push for Volstead Act modification with 3.2 per cent beer argued as non intoxicating. Testimony cites professor Yale physiology expert who says beer at about four per cent is not measurably more intoxicating than coffee. Lawmakers pressure for rapid action to finish hearings and speed bill to passage before Christmas.
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Washington
House
Stafford
Wise Cousin
Dyer
Missouri
Boland
D. Pa
Yandel Henderson
Yale University
Warner
Congress
Judiciary
Ways and Means
Braun
Reindeer Trek Nears End on 1000 to 1990 Mile Route
Three thousand reindeer trek toward the Mackenzie river delta to supply native winter meat. Nine men and two women on skis lead the herd from Carl Lomen's Alaska ranch into eastern Canada. Distances vary from 1000 miles straight line to about 1990 miles by the herd, with daily progress fluctuating.
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ST. Paul
Mackenzie River
Mackenzie
Carliemen
Loment Reindeer Corporation
Alaska
Becker Campaign Costs Reported for Governor Nomination
Secretary of State Charles A. Becker filed a campaign expense report showing $3476 in expenditures for his unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial bid. Items include filing fee $100 rent $130 postage $1253 donations $2532 printing $2575 advertising $986 radio $1300 and telephone and telegraph $250 with travel and hotel costs not required to be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Becker
Becker
Over $17 000 Taken in Two Bank Robberies
Multiple bank robberies reported with loot totals and suspect details across Missouri and Kansas. In Kansas City masked gunmen robbed the Plat Bank of Commerce of about 9 803, targeting tellers and cash, plus travelers checks. In nearby towns burglars used time locks and tear gas, seizing thousands in cash and negotiable items. Other incidents include a Branson barber shop owner confession, a prolonged captivation at First National Bank in Burlingame, and a vault intrusion attempt in Gower. Sheriff Harry Kelly near death from infection after a minor car accident. Governor Caulfield's birthday and retirement upcoming.
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American Express
American Bankers’ Association
VME
Ernest Glenn
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Cleveland, King and Talken
Pitizens Bank
Amer
Captain Wanderwell
Shack
DR. Frion
M. A
Haystack
U. S
Callaway
Green
Vandament
Council of Clubs
Canada
Plaza Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Burlingame
Kan
K. C
Springfield
Mog
Ozark
James H. Joe
Branson
Citizen's Bank
Sparta
Ciry
Plat Bank of Commerce
George Hamelrla
Dox Lee
Telliers
John O'Keyle
Dunlap Venice, Jr
First National Bank
W. BE
Miner
Ned
J.P. Pringle
Robebers
Gower, Mo
Farmers Bank
W. J. Bryson
Santa Fe
Bryson
Harry Kelly
Texas County
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