Hints Rackets Showdown Promised by July 20
A rhetorical note asserts hints rackets will not work unless reformed and promises a showdown by July 20. The message emphasizes reform and decisive action to resolve ongoing issues.
09 Jul 1930
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1930
Page
1
A rhetorical note asserts hints rackets will not work unless reformed and promises a showdown by July 20. The message emphasizes reform and decisive action to resolve ongoing issues.
Chicago authorities, led by Alderman Arthur Albert, investigated racketeering in church reform circles and police corruption amid letters to precinct captains about possible ties to grafters. A separate report details a Pittsburgh shooting where Nessa J Davis killed Effie Burlingame then himself after a love dispute, with no inquest planned.
John L. Lewis and union officials were found guilty of violating a Sangamon County injunction aimed at halting interference with Illinois Mine Workers activities. The ruling, by Master in Chancery Frank Trotter, deemed the act a hollow victory for the Illinois Mine Workers since no punishment was set.
Major General Wendell C. Neville veteran of many battles and former Commandant of the Marine Corps died of heart disease at his daughter’s summer home in Edgewater Beach Maryland after months of ill health. Brigadier General Ben H. Fuller was named acting commandant and Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler became ranking officer.
Kansas City faces a triple hanging on July 25 after Patrolman Happy Smith’s widow refuses to plead for clemency. Nasello Mangiaracina and Messino await execution under heavy guard at the county jail following a 1928 bank robbery and the convention-time shooting that killed Smith. Police guard the widow’s home as bandits’ relatives press for mercy, while Smith’s family receives support.
A Navy veteran who served before the Spanish American War joined the Cuban campaign and China during the Boxer rebellion. He helped seize Vera Cruz in 1914, commanded the Fifth Marines and the Fourth Regiment in France, earning numerous decorations including the Distinguished Service Medals in Army and Navy, the Legion of Honor, six Croix de Guerre awards, the Fourragere, and more.
A customer asks if the price is refunded if hose prove not holeproof, while the salesman reiterates daily guarantees. The exchange suggests consumer doubt about merchandise guarantees and seller assurances in a retail setting.
Mr and Mrs A W Hardin and daughter Mardelle of Jackson Mississippi arrive tomorrow to visit Mr and Mrs A J Tradin and family at 77 East High Street. Mr and Mrs William Wentzel host guests this week Mr and Mrs Buford Bettis and Mr and Mrs Elmer Vanatta of Sedalla. Master Billy Weatherman fifteen entertains a friend from St Louis D P Lima visiting grandmother Mrs Mary Sims on West High Street. Miss Virginia Underwood of St Louis arrived yesterday for a brief stay.
Difficulties in the Republican National organization grow as foes of Claudius Huston urge his retirement while Huston resists. Senator Watson considers the move, with President Hoover’s view unknown. Vermont’s Earle Kinsley is tied to a possible temporary chairmanship, while rumors swirl about internal party realignment and opposition figures.
On the eve of census deadlines, Kansas City Missouri reports a population of 405000 within the city limits, 602788 in Greater Kansas City urban area, and 727723 in the 30 mile radius. The city reaches the 400000 class for the first time based on tentative compilations.
Newburg Missouri July 9 AP three school board members and G Riker principal of the high school and central figure in upheaval over the criminal libel case against Evangelist Paul Bennett resigned yesterday. The resignations came amid town wide tensions as Bennett’s charges against Kilker and a young woman sparked factional strife. The board previously said Bennett’s charges were untrue and renewed Kilker’s contract for the next school year.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.