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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1934

Page

5

Boy Re Enacts Double Killing For Police

Louis Payne 21, confessed slayer of his mother Carrie Payne and brother Robert, reenacted the murders at their Westwood home for police and psychiatrists. He described striking his mother with an axe and garroting her, then killing his brother while showing no emotion. The inquest is set for tomorrow as officers plan to file murder charges.

Los Angeles Louis Payne Westwood Carrie Payne Robert Louis lJast Hubert J. Wallis

Fosegrant 15 To Go To Trial First In Kelley Kidnapping

St Louis June 5 AP Angelo Rosegrant will be selected by the state for trial when the Kelley kidnapping case is called next Monday at Clayton. He has been jailed since February along with five co defendants. If upheld, the decision will push back trials for Bart Davis and Felix McDonald, and Mrs Nellie Tinton Muench remains free on $25,000 bond.

ST. Louis Angelo Rosegrant Kelley Clayton Rosegrant Bart. Davis Felix McDonald Jefferson City Nellie Tinton Muench Liberty

Paris cheers Britain's war debt stand against US

Paris newspapers hail Great Britain's refusal to resume war debt payments to the United States, arguing it validates France's stance on defaults and signals a united Europe ready to oppose America on the issue.

Paris Great Britain United States Europe America

Unsettled Tonight With Scattered Showers Expected

Weather notes indicate a somewhat unsettled pattern tonight into Wednesday with possible scattered showers. Temperatures not much changed. northern portions stay cooler. River stages show slight rises and falls at Keokuk and Hermann with miscellaneous city readings and yesterday’s figures indicated.

Assouri Keokuk Kansas City Waverly O Hisonyiile Hermann Pesterdey

Local West Point Graduates Listed For Academy Class

Two hundred fifty cadets from 44 states three territories and one foreign country will graduate from the United States Military Academy on June 12. War secretary Newton D. Baker will deliver the address and present diplomas and commissions as second lieutenants. The graduates include Herbert H. Andrae Jefferson City Frederick W. Barnes St Louis Karl W. Bauer Jefferson City Robert G. Kinkenau Webster Groves Harvey J. dJablonsky Clayton Dana W. Byers Joplin Richard Ringo Moore Kirksville William S. Stone St Louis.

West Point United States Military Academy Newton D. Baker Missouri Herbert H. Andrae W. High St Jefferson City Frederick W. Barnes Forest Park Blvd St. Louis Karl W. Bauer Dunklin St Robert G. Kinkenaur Bristol Road Webster Groves Harvey J. dJablonsky Clayton Dana W. Byers Joplin Richard Ringo Moorman Scott St Kirksville William S. Stone Pershing Ave

Free Circus Tickets Spark Local Kid Show Demand

The News and Tribune began distributing seventy five free tickets on day one to ensure all children can attend Marlow's Mighty Show at Jefferson and Dunklin Streets this Friday through Sunday. The act features the Ray family, Barnhart Band, Riddle Family, Carl Townsend, dog and pony acts, and Ginger the bear in a child friendly three day stand.

News and Tribune Ray News Dunklin Streets Si Ee Segre Wellas Barnhart Riddle Arilists Carl Townsend Ginger

Former resident to deliver speech tonight in Jefferson City

Frank M. Lee, former Jefferson City resident now with New England Mutual in St. Louis, will speak to the Jefferson City Association of Life Underwriters at the Missouri Hotel. He has gained national recognition as a life insurance executive and speaker, and is expected to attract underwriters from Cole and eight nearby counties for the 8 o'clock meeting.

Frank M. Lee Jefferson City Jefferson City Association of Life Underwriters Missouri Mr. Lee New England Mutual Life Insurance Company St. Louis Union Central Life Insurance Co Philadelphia Iis Lee Cole

Fails to identify on trial for murder in Kansas City

Dale N. Swofford, guard for Commerce Trust Company, testified in the Sam Decaro murder trial that he could not identify any of the five suspects in the February 27 bank holdup that yielded about 200000 in securities and $1000 in cash. Kemner resisted. Swofford was restrained by two robbers, with a third man nearby armed with a machine gun.

Kansas City Dale N. Swofford Commerce ‘Trust Company Webster Kemmner Sam Decaro Deraro Kemner Tno Swofford Themner

Drought Relief Efforts As Rain Fails To Save Crops

Rain reaches parched west but arrives too late to redeem early grain. Nebraska urges relief as feed supplies run low. drought aid of 250000 and 600000 programs under review. Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Nebraska Indiana report heavy damage and looming feed shortages. Government purchases ease ranges. Illinois and Ohio face severe crop delays.

Chicago Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Nebraska Indiana South Dakota Idaho Dobbie Utah Wisconsin State Department of Agriculture Iowa Department of Agriculture Kansas Wyoming Arnold King Department of Agriculture Statistician New Mexico Montana Ohio Michigan Oregon California Arizona Texas

Nolte Rejects City Bond Sale Plan In St Louis

St Louis on June 3 AP Comptroller Louis Nolte voted against an ordinance to authorize selling 16 100 000 in public works bonds approved by voters May 15 arguing the city is unprepared to service debt. He noted a deficit in the sinking fund of 2 452 907 dollars, warning this blocks bond issuance unless aldermen pass revenue bills urged by Mayor Bernard F Dickmann.

ST. Louis Louis Nolte Board of Estimates Nolte Board of Estimate Nalte Board of Aldermen Bernard F. Dickmann

De Molay Lowers Minimum Age to Join

Frank S. Land announced the Order of De Molay lowers the minimum joining age from 16 to 15, while the maximum age of 21 remains unchanged. The Kansas City announcement confirms the change effective immediately for the youth organization.

Kansas City Frank S. Land The Order of de Molay

Plane brings convicts to Missouri prison for first time

Two Butler county burglary convicts, Charles Meyers Vawter and Charles Lemons, were flown to the Missouri state penitentiary by Sheriff Lester Massingham after a 1 hour 35 minute flight from Poplar Bluff. Pilot was . Z. Newson. They were processed into the prison routine upon arrival.

Missouri Butler County Lester Massingham Poplar Bluff Z. Newson Charles Meyers Vawter Charles Lemons

Board Votes to End Fee-Based Piano Classes at School

The Board of Education voted to discontinue piano classes run by a private instructor for four years begun at the request of the Parent Teachers Association. Two teacher resignations were accepted and filled. Miss Rachel Brenneisen resigned as director of women's physical education at senior high. Miss Clara Willis was elected to succeed her. Miss Eugenia Morris resigned as home economics instructor at junior high. Miss Anne Roach was elected to fill the vacancy. Miss Roach is the daughter of Cornelius Roach, former secretary of state.

Board of Education Lastaight Parent- Teachers Association Irene Slate Rachel Brenneisen Clara Willis Kirksville High School Eugenia Morris Anne Roach Kansas City

Moberly Shoe Plant Workers Ordered Back in Seven Days

In Moberly Missouri union leaders and Brown Shoe Company officials told striking workers last night the plant would close permanently if not returning within seven days. A citizens committee and a back to work group aim to settle wage and grievance disputes, with 1,260 employees off the job for three weeks.

Moberly Brown Shoe Company Mayer L . Nickell Merbers Citizens’ Committee Brown Plank

Former St. Louisan Pays State Inheritance Tax

The estate of Mrs. Sofia Peauz formerly of St. Louis who died in Pasadena California on April 14 1930 paid the state inheritance tax of 23160 on the new estate totaling 1771233 while receiving 49331 as the estate’s tax credit.

Sofia Peauz St. Louis Pasadena Calif

Prisoners Sweeping Streets Hopes to Curb Transients

Mayor Means Ray and Chief John H. Bruney propose using prisoners to sweep alleys and perform city work to curb roaming transients. The plan follows a nightclub fight aftermath and aims to keep prisoners busy without hindering regular workers.

Means Ray John H. Bruney Bruit Jex Ray Penny Commercial Avenue Billie Club Hoover

Initiate 74 Into Phi Beta Kappa at Missouri

In Columbia Missouri on June 5 the University of Missouri initiated fourteen Phi Beta Kappa members. Named inductees include James Good Friend Mary Montgomery Duffy Frank E. Martin Samuel Davi Macon George W. Ittner Jr Melvin Haupt Laura Virginia Whitlark Ottumwa Virginia Elliott Paul P. Pierce Edward Kilpatrick Chester Starr William Hill Richard Smith Robert Roy Johnson Jr Those named hail from St Louis Warrensburg Jefferson City and Oceanport among others.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri Phi Beta Kappa James Good Friend St. Joseph Mary Montgomery Duffy Jefferson City Frank E. Martin Warrensburg Samuel Davi Macon George W. Ittner, Jr St Louis Melvin R. Haupt St. Louis Laura Virginia Whitlark Tarboro N. My Virginia Elizabeth Elliott Ottumwa Paul P. Pierce Snowdown Ala Edward F. Kilpatrick Chester G. Starr William A. Hill Richard Smith Robert Roy Johnso, Jr Columbia

Stephens Named to Finance Committee of Democratic Party

Hugh Stephens, president of the Exchange National Bank board, was notified he was named a member of the Finance Committee of the Democratic National Committee. The appointment came from National headquarters in New York, with James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, as chairman. The letter to Stephens came from Mr. Gerard.

Hugh Stephens Exchange National Bank Today Democratic National Committee New York James W. Gerard Germany Stephens Gerard Herbert Hoover Lehr Fess Ohio Gleason Alvin T. Hert Kentucky Everett Sanders Albert G. Simms New Mexico John D. Hamilton Kansas Washington Getz George P. Getz Chicago Charles H. Hilles National Walter Ebedge New Jersey Alleghanies George FP. Goelz National Party Ralph E. Williams Oregon National Committee

City Engineer Over Bid on Sewer Contract Questioned

The Lew district No 35 bid of 6299.50 was found to understate the city engineer's estimate by 1254 and thus should not have been considered. The contract was awarded to Martin Wunderlich but likely will be paused after City Attorney June R. Rose reviews legal points. The council also discussed a proposed veto of a special city mass committee plan and a Burns and McDonnell report on Missouri Power and Light Co rates. A hedge fence and sewer protest in Marshall Street block 900 was sent to the street committee.

Martin Wunderlich June R. Rose Means Ray Burns and McDonnell Engineering Kansas City Missouri Power and Light Co Marshall Street Property Own

Development Plan for Missouri River and Tributaries Approved

An inter-departmental water committee recommends a comprehensive Missouri River system program. It envisions power, navigation, flood control, irrigation, and water supply projects with an estimated total cost around 200 million dollars, including major levee, reservoir, and channel improvements and several power developments along the river.

Inter Departmental Water Flow Committee Osage Washington Jie Missouri River Missouri Platte Platte River Cadidag Mision Services Arkansas Kaaisis Orb Cunr Oal Piquet Water Invius White River Hood Port Scot East Ottawa Oswatomie Osage River St. Francis Guise al i Ba Lelaos Ressa Lawrence Junction Antil Kas Sioux City Towa Yearkton S. C Yankton Yellowstone River Mississippi Richland-Archingtost Osceola South Grand Pomme de ‘Verre Grand River Chillicothe South River Garfield Kansas Cities Aribie Redbird Niobrara Gordon Creek

April auto crash toll in Missouri reaches 58 deaths

The Missouri highway department reports 58 deaths from auto crashes in April. Nineteen died instantly, 39 from injuries, with 609 people injured across 555 accidents. Most fatals occurred on highways, totaling 29, including 18 pedestrians struck and eight additional highway fatalities.

Missouri State Highway Department

Tennessee Trig Surrender Ends Prison Siege in Nashville

Three long term prisoners surrendered to authorities at Tennessee State Penitentiary after a seven hour siege in the east wing. Carl Pentecost Lonnie Taylor and J Raines overpowered a guard and seized weapons before a trusted officer persuaded them to lay down their arms. Taylor had prior involvement in a prison break and a related slaying.

Nashville Tenn Tayo Convic State Penitentiary Carl Pentecost Lonnie Taylor J. Raines Taylor Trusty Smith Ed Connors Oliver Spurlock Cornors Faylor

Cliff Titus Enters Senate Race Again

State Senator Cliff Titus of Joplin filed for re election on the Republican ticket. Titus, a minister elected to the senate in 1930 from the 28th district, joins other filings including Edward P. Baker of Springfield for state senator in the 20th district on the socialist ticket and George D. Strochman of St. Louis for Congress from the 13th district on the Democratic ticket.

Cliff Titus Joplin Secretary of Titus Senate William F. Depelheuer St. Louis Edward P. Baker Springfield George D. Strochman Congress 13Th Congressional District Gordon Wheeling AR. A. Garesche 8Th Judicial Circuit

Free Clinic for Babies and Children at Baptist Church

A free clinic for preschool children will be held at the Baptist Church Sunday School rooms on Monroe Street and Capital Avenue. Hours are 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Local physicians will examine children aged one to six, with Blue Ribbon Baby Awards and badges awarded to meet health standards.

Baptist Church Monroe St Capital Ave Division of Child Hygiene State Board of Health

Ozarkian Freed on High Court Writ

Relius Hale, serving a two year term in the state penitentiary after a felonious assault conviction, was ordered released by the State Supreme Court on a habeas corpus writ. Hale, of Ozark, argued the commitment warrant was void and excessive delay hindered transfer to the penitentiary. He was convicted for shooting at Omer Rozers in December 1922, sentenced in May 1930, and had been on bond most of the interim before being brought here last January.

Relius Hale Tir Christian Colony State Supreme Court Hile Ozark Omer Rozers

Reformatory Terms for Girl Kidnapers

Two female accomplices of William F. Geltle’s kidnapers were sentenced. Mona Gallighren, 21, Whittier, received two years at Alderson reformatory in West Virginia. Loretta Woody, 23, drew eighteen months for conspiracy to extort money by mail.

Los Angeles Jung William F. Geltle Beverly Hills Mona Gallighren Whittier Alderson West Virginia Loretta Woody

Snowstorm Hits Boise National Forest Snowfall Tops Four Inches

A June 5 snowstorm swept the Boise national forest region sending up to four inches of snow in some high country areas. Most of the snow melted quickly, leaving only damp ground and bare paths visible today as flowers bloom nearby.

Boise Idaho Boise National Forest

Republicans Meet Bering Closed Doors

The Republican National Committee adjourned after noon without electing a new chair and went into executive session. The split between Hoover loyalists and reformists deepened as members debated leadership, with Charles Hilles urging a younger western pick and Mills faction backing Hoover allies.

Chicago Republican National Committee J. Henry Bora~hack Connecticut

Turner Leads in the OWA Primary in Des Moines

Former Governor Dana Turner clings to a statewide lead after yesterday’s primary. With 1,894 of 2,452 precincts reported, Turner has 95,298 votes to 88,893 for Robert W. Colflesh, followed by Clarence Knutson with 45,514 and Wallace M. Short with 28,158. Continuous updates expected as counting proceeds.

Des Moines Dana Turner Clyde EL. Herring Turner Robert W. Colflesh Goldflesh Clarence Knutson Wallace M. Short

Candidates File Declarations For August Primary

Attorney General Roy McKittrick announces filings for nominations in the August 7 primary are due by Friday midnight. The law requires declarations to be filed sixty days before the primary, shifting the expected deadline from Thursday June 7.

Roy McKittrick

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