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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

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American golfers struggle to hold lead in British Open

In Carnoustie Scotland June 4 AP reports the British Open after two rounds shows Jose Jurado and Henry Cotton tied for the lead at 147 36 hole totals. Tommy Armour sits second at 148 and Johnny Farrell fourth at 149. Several Americans and others remain within five strokes of the leaders as final 38 holes approach tomorrow for remaining contenders.

Carnousti Scotland Jose Jurado Henry Cotton Imade Prince of Wales Tommy Armour Johny Farrell Trish Mae Smith Horton Smith Joel Turesa Tony Manero

Cadets Become Emissaries of Trade at Annapolis

Assistant Navy Secretary Jahncke told Naval Academy graduates they would be America's emissaries of trade and good will. He urged the new officers to act as contact points between the United States and foreign countries, promoting American institutions and goods while learning from visiting peoples.

Annapolis Bid Navy Jahneke Naval-Academy America United States Dahncke

Neighbors Testify About Brunk Rent Account Details

Testimony from neighbors references Brunk rent account and alleged warnings. Davis recalls Adams claiming Brunk warned that talking to the governor could ruin him. The fragment continues a page 1 discussion with remarks about prior statements and knowledge.

Carters Adams Brunk Davis Garter Goveror

Smith College class votes popularity and honors

Northampton Mass Frances Rich daughter of Irene Rith motion picture actress has been voted the best known member of the graduating class by fellow seniors. Jane Halle from Cleveland was named best dressed and Elizabeth Persins of Chicago voted best student most intelligent and intellectual. Helen Ward Newton Highlands was voted most serious and conscientious. Alison O'Brien Washington was named least serious. Some MacDonnel of Pasadena has done the most for the college. Swimming was voted the favorite sport.

Northampton Mass API Frances Rich Irene Rith Smith College Jane Halle Cleveland Elizabeth Persins Chicago Helen Ward Newton Highlands Alison O'Brien Washington

American Gold Star Mothers Meet Reunion On Pier

A 220 member Gold Star Mothers delegation arrived aboard the President Roosevelt in Cherbourg France for a reunion with Mrs Emile Kennedy of Germantown Pa. A former German soldier who fought the American army in the Argonne greeted them and spoke with Mrs Kennedy whose son served in the war. his brother died serving with U S forces and was buried at sea. The reunion brought tears to many aboard.

Cherbourg France Roosevelt Argonne Emile Kennedy Ger- Mantown Kennedy

Reno Gambler Kills Assailant at Saymarket Club

William Graham a Reno gambling figure linked to boxing promoter Jack Dempsey shot and killed W. H. McCracken at the Saymarket Club in Reno early today. Graham was wounded in the arm after McCracken fired twice, Graham returned three shots, and witnesses report McCracken’s parents live in Kansas City. Graham was released on his own recognizance pending coroner's inquest.

Reno William Graham Jack Dempsey W. H. McCracken Saymarket Graham McCracken Kansas City

Geark plans to tour Missouri meet the people for nomination

St Louis June 4 UP Colonel Bennett Clark son of Champ Clark announced plans to tour Missouri and meet the people to drum up support for his Democratic nomination to succeed Senator Haw He commented on reports the Pendergast organization would back Charles Howell and said Democrats will fight for the seat He intends to tour the state and then launch a speaking campaign asserting his fitness and intent to meet Missourians in the old fashioned way.

ST. Louis Bennett Clark Champ Clark Harry Haw Pendergast Charles M. Howell Democratic State Committee Clark Hawj West, Cockrell Benton Missouri

Pastors Urge Religion in State Universities and Denominational Schools

The Rev. Luther Wesley Smith of Columbia Mo. urged the Northern Baptist convention to place religion in education by staffing state universities and denominational schools. He argued against denouncing public colleges and said a devout, articulate advocate on campus can shape students’ views by presenting the truth of God. He urged churches to provide such voices to christianize national education at its source.

Kansas City Luther Wesley Smith First Baptist Church of Columbia Northern Baptist Convention

Visiting Mayors Tour Champagne Cellars in France

Mayors from American cities toured the champagne cellars of Pommery Mumm and Heidsieck in France. San Francisco’s Silvester Ameriano toasted light wines returning to America while Chicago’s Frank N Padden saluted Chicago’s new mayor A J Cermak. The group signed a postcard to New York Mayor Jimmy Walker and attended a luncheon with reps from thirty five champagne houses before departing for Lille.

Hheims France America Mumm Heidsieck Silvester Ameriano Board of Supervisors San Francisco Frank N. Padden Chicago A. J. Cermak Jimmy” Walker New York Lille

Church Must Lead On Marriage Question

London reports that the Archbishop of Canterbury urged a decisive church lead on marriage and divorce at the Canterbury convocation. A joint committee of both houses was requested to study Lambeth Conference resolutions and liaise with York, stressing that drift risks grave peril to principles and state relations.

London Archbishop of Canterbury York

Fall May Yet Be Allowed to Escape Prison

Washington June 4 AP All legal steps save one to send Albert Bacon Fall to jail were completed. The Supreme Court refused to review his conviction for taking a bribe from Edward L. Dohney. A mandate directing the sentence of one year in jail and a $160000 fine was filed with the DC Supreme Court clerk.

Washington Albert Bacon District of Columbia Supreme Court Supreme Court Edward L. Dohney District Supreme Court Rover Frank Hogan Fall Three Rovers New Mexico Atlee Pomerene Cleveland IID

Chicago Jury Indicts Povson Killer Suspect

Chicago grand jury indicts 47 year old Margaret Summers linked to 19 poisoning deaths. She admitted payouts on many life insurance policies tied to Meyers Summers Rieman Lanagan and others. Coroners and prosecutors describe a long suspected poisoning spree with multiple spouses and relatives among the insured.

Chicago Margaret Summers Thomas Meyers Meyers Thomas Summers Insurance Company Summers James Lynch James Fairfax Janed Stanley Kotzen Warren Merreb Leonard Jones

Coolidge Considers Ending Daily Newspaper Articles

New York reports President Calvin Coolidge may stop writing a daily piece for papers. An official from the syndicate distributing his articles travels to Northampton tonight to discuss his vacation and possible end of newspaper work. An announcement is expected Saturday.

New York Calvin Coolidge Northampton Goolidge

Pair Arrested On Husband's Complaint Reported In Louisville

Mrs Irene Dowdall and James Laurie both 32 were arrested on a complaint by Dr L Dowdall an osteopath of St Louis. An all night vigil followed by detectives led to the rooming house arrest. In police court they declined comment and a trial was ordered in chambers. The couple and Dowdall had been estranged with custody battles over their nine year old son. An agreement was signed giving custody to the doctor and barring further suits by Laurie or Mrs Dowdall.

Louisville Irene Dowdall James Laurie L. ¥. Dowdell St. Louis

Students to jail for 8 months on day charge

Olathe Kansas June 4 CAP E Tate and George Tooley Jr Kansas City students at the University of Kansas were sentenced to six months in Johnson County jail and fined 300 each for possession and transportation of liquor Judge G A Roberts criticized Dean Henry Werner for lax duty regarding liquor parties at the state school The men said they were taking liquor to fraternity brothers at Lawrence for a party

Olathe Kas E. Tate George Tooley Fraternity Brothers Lawrence

German industrial leaders urge Bruening to seize dictatorial power

In Düsseldorf on June 4, western Germany's industrial leaders meet and indirectly press Chancellor Heinrich Bruening to assume dictatorial authority to solve the economic crisis. Delegate Fritz Thyssen says the chancellor has chosen the wrong path and calls for a national unity excluding Marxists.

Lindbergh’s Transatlantic Flight Chronicle

Four years after his St. Louis to Paris prize plan, Charles A. Lindbergh, chief pilot of the St. Louis Chicago Air Mail route, completed the Spirit of St Louis flight from New York to Le Bourget in 33 hours 29 minutes. From Roosevelt Field to Newfoundland and the Atlantic, he zigzagged past Ireland and the French coast before landing at Le Bourget. The man nicknamed The Kid earlier in the journey celebrated a historic solo crossing as weather and caution shaped the hops.

New York Lash Marth Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis- Chicago St.-Louis-lo- Paris Old Curtiss Field Roosevelt Field Minnesota

House For Roosevelt For President In 1902

Manchester Massachusetts June 4 Colonel Edward M M House political adviser to President Wilson declares preference for Franklin D Roosevelt as the Democratic candidate. He calls Roosevelt the most available and would be elected if nominated. He also praises Newton Baker and former Governor Alfred E Smith, saying he was sorry the people did not elect Smith last time.

Manchester Mass Edward MM. House Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt House North Shore Roosevelt Newton D. Baker Mer Alfred &. Smith Smith

Gandhi vows to attend second round table in London

Mahatma Gandhi told Young India readers that he would travel to the London round table conference in official or unofficial capacity. The report notes Gandhi’s commitment as the Indian leader faces the preeminent diplomatic gathering.

Bombay India Mahatma Gandhi Young Indian Today Round Table London

Horton saga in Tennessee impeachment debate unfolds

In Nashville Tennessee on June 4 Representative J A Atchley described Governor Henry Horton as a faithful servant of Colonel Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell as impeachment articles were debated accusing Horton of conspiring to benefit Lea and Caldwell to manipulate state affairs for personal gain through controlled newspapers.

Nashville Fenn J. A. Atchley Knox County Henry H. Horton Luke Lea Rogers Caldwell House of Representatives House Lea Caldwell Atchley

Kidnapper Shot By Victim Dies In Hospital

Roy Ashley a 38 year old Seaver Dam Wisconsin section worker dies after being shot by Evelyn Brown 15 whom he kidnapped and killed after she fatally wounded him near Winona Minnesota. He killed the girl following the shooting and confessed to kidnapping her from her home Tuesday night. He had planned to flee to Montana with her.

Wabasha Minn Roy Ashley Seaver Dam Wis Evelyn Brown Ashley Winona Montana

Bomb Explodes in Lisbon Thieves Market

Two dynamite bombs shaped like brass bed knobs exploded at Camp Santa Clara, the thieves market in Lisbon, causing a stampede and killing two people while injuring ten. The blast drew bargain hunters and police responded to the scene. National and local authorities began investigations into the incident.

Lisbon Camp Santa Clara

Treasurer Signs But One Check A Month

Walter O Woods as United States treasurer signs a single government paycheck each month, covering the president's $75 000 annual salary. His name appears on the left side of the front of every bill while Secretary Melton signs on the right. He also supervises the government’s financial statements.

Washington Walter O. Woods United States Tks Hoover Mr. Woods Melton

Hindenburg Signs Emergency Decrees in Berlin

President Von Hindenburg spent the day examining about 24 ordinances aimed at sacrificing the nation to fix Germany's economy. Chancellor Bruening and Foreign Minister Gurt Siguss prepared measures in talks with department heads to raise roughly 114 million dollars for a reserve fund and railway improvements.

Berlin von Hindenburg Germany Bruening Gur Sius Federal Railways German Reich

Editors Edge Power in Newspapers at National Convention

Atlanta June 4 AP Marcy B Darnall Alabama Press Association president told the National Editorial Association that honest editors wield big power. He urged regard for editorial pages while praising reputable editors of today. The Washington Star won best weekly newspaper. Mascot won best editorial page. Harvard Herald led front page contest. Greenwich Press won best newspaper production. Belleville Telescope led circulation progress.

Atlanta Marcy B. Darnall Alabama Press Association National Editorial Association Minnesota Minn Harvard Herald Greenwich Gonn Birmingham Mich Belleville Kan

High Tax Imposed on Soviet Movies and Entertainments

Moscow reports a decree by the republic of Russia central executive committee raising amusement taxes from ten to eighty percent. The levy covers moving pictures drama opera exhibitions literary and musical events athletic contests circuses horse races and dances. No reason given for the rise follows general price increases across basic commodities.

Moscow Russia Republic of Russia

Buffalo Chosen for 1932 Veiled Prophets Conclave

Buffalo New York was selected for the 1932 conversion of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm in the annual conclave held here. Officers elected include Charles E. Minsinger of Portland Oregon to succeed as Grand Monarch, with re-elected George E. Hatch of Rochester New York as grand secretary and Charles H. Colton of Rochester as grand treasurer. William Born of St Louis was made venerable prophet.

Petersburg Fla Buffalo N. Y Charles. E. Minsinger Portland Oregon George E. Hatch Rochester Charles H. Colton Co. Wiliam St. Louis

Arrests Stir Italians as Catholic Action Leaders Targeted

Reports from Rome indicate arrests of Catholic Action leaders amid anti fascist activity. Vatican sources name Corsonego, honorary president of the Italian Catholic Young People Society, among those detained. About a dozen leaders reportedly arrested in various cities on grounds of political warfare against fascism. Lipari Islands noted as exile site for political prisoners.

Rome Catholic Action Society Vatican Corsanega Italian Catholic Young Peoples Society Sence Corsonego Lipari

Servants Cap Abolition Backed by Conference

In Blackpool on June 4 AP reports a national conference of women workers adopting a charter for domestic servants. It calls for abolition of the servants cap, two weeks paid vacation, maximum hours with a minimum wage, recreation centers, and unemployment insurance for domestic workers.

Blackpool Eng National Conference of Women Workers

Seaplane DC-X Flew Over Atlantic Cape Verde Run

Germany's DC-X seaplane lifted from Cape Verde harbor on the last leg to Brazil. It skimmed the water on a thirty second run, then headed south with a strong wind aiding departure. A misleading report claimed a water landing sixty miles at sea while progress continued toward South America and then New York. Clarence Schildhauer joins crew in South America as plans call for further Atlantic coast hops.

Porto Prais Cape Verde Islands Germany Atlantic Brazil South Atlantic Natal South America New York Clarence Schildhauer

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Quick Liver Relief

An ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for sour mood, sluggish digestion, and foul breath by freeing bile and stimulating bowel movement. It warns against substitutes and highlights the red label, urging readers to ask for the original formula.

Carter

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