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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1931

Page

5

Tramp Throws Rock, Brakeman Hurt On Napton Train

Ban Mittelmeyer Missouri Pacific brakeman, 1215 West High Street, severely injured at Napton when a rock thrown by a tramp after he ejected them from the train struck him. He suffered two broken ribs and bruises, likely out for days. Conductor Striegel and officer Withaup to return suspects Moten and Simmons to Saline county for charges.

Ban H. Mittelmeyer Missouri Pacific West High Street Napton Mittlemeyer Striegel Jefferson City Withaup E. Simmons Herman Moten Moten Saline County

Mayors Meet President of France in Paris Visit

The first American mayors on their tour of France were given a ten minute audience with President Doumergue at Elysee Palace. He declared that France loves America and thanked them for their visit on behalf of Paris and the provinces. He added with a drawl that he too is a provincial.

Paris France Doumergue Elysee Palace America

Kirkland Sentence Refused to Change by Indiana Judge

Valparaiso Indiana June 9 AP Judge Crumpacker refused to alter Virgil Kirklands sentence for assault and battery with intent to commit rape and ordered him returned to Pendleton reformatory to serve one to ten years under 1927 statute.

Valparaiso Ind Grant Crumpacker Virgil Kirkland Pendleton Reformatory Chumpacker Kirkland Reformatory

Carl Winter Elected T A C President In Jefferson City

The T A C organization of Jefferson City elected officers for the upcoming year with Carl Winter chosen as president Ed S Ramsey as vice president Ed Ruwart as secretary and Oscar Burkhalter as treasurer

T. A. C. Organization Jefferson City Carl Winter Ed S. Ramsey Ed Ruwart Oscar Burkhalter

Stolen Car Recovered At Lamont, Missouri

An automobile stolen yesterday from Wil Schulten of 1119 West McCarty Street was recovered at Lamont, Missouri, today. Schulten reported the theft after 11 AM, returned an hour later to find the car missing, and police conducted a citywide search with no success.

Wil Schulten McCarty Street Lamont Secretary of State Schulten

Faubister seeks funds for Scouts travel to St Louis meet

Captain Faubister of the Salvation Army appeals for funds to transport ten ears for ten Scouts and ten in a singing group to a Scout meet in St Louis. Lodging and meals covered by hotels. needs cars and about $50 for gasoline and oil. Two troops total 34 youths, 16 boys and 18 girls. The trip must occur this week. call Captain Faubister to offer cars or donations.

Faubister Salvation Army St. Louis

Hoover praised for farmer aid and cooperation push

Manhattan Kansas June 9 1930 Secre tary Hyde of the Agriculture Department lauds President Hoover saying he has done more for American agriculture than any man in 50 years Hyde notes the need for voluntary acreage reduction and cooperative organizations to balance markets He adds wheat growers must meet Russian living standards to compete in the world market

Manhattan Kas Hoover American Institute of Cooperation Arthur M. Hyde Agriculture Department Alexander L Elee Farm Board

Rabsahl Named Lafayette County Judge

Governor Caulfield announced the appointment of John Rabsahl of Higsinsville as presiding judge of Lafayette County Court to succeed the late Sam J Klein Schmidt. The move formalizes a change in county judiciary following Klein Schmidt’s death.

Caulfield John Rabsahl Higsinsville Lafayette County Sam J. Kleinschmidt

RiSacker and Booze Producers in Battle near Denver

At least two men died and two were wounded in a gun fight alleged by police between hijackers and liquor still operators on a ranch east of Denver. Victims were Lawrence Jackson and Vinnie Dictzer, both of Denver. Wounded were John Snyder and James Smith, companions of the dead. Ranch location and fate of other alleged operators were not yet determined.

Denver Lawrence Jackson Vinnie Dictzer John Snyder James Smith Jackson Dicker

Mission Evacuates as Communists Advance in China

A Communist advance in the Shaowu Mission area of Pukien, China, prompted the evacuation of Reverend Edwin D Kellogg of Orange, Massachusetts. The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions was notified by cable that Kellogg is not believed to be in serious danger at present.

Boston Shaowu Pukien China Edwin D Keloge Orange Mass American Board of Commissions For Foreign Missions James H. McCann Foochow Kellogg

Four Missouri Cadets Set to Graduate From West Point

Four cadets from Missouri will graduate June 11 at the Army Military Academy. They are Joseph F. Carroll of St. Louis Deane Gough of Butler Louis A Guenther of Kansas City and William C Hall of St Louis.

West Point Missouri Army Military Academy Joseph F. Carroll Northland Ave St. Louis Deane Gough Butler Louis A. Guenther Michigan Avenue Kansas City William C. Hall Tower Grove Ave St .Louis

City Building Inspector Resigns Over Pay Dispute

Ald Joe, City Building Inspector, tendered his resignation to Mayor Henry Asel effective tomorrow morning. He cited the council’s refusal to raise salary as the reason, saying duties were too heavy and he must use his own car and fuel. Trippensee, a contractor, led the office, and Mayor Asel may appoint Charles Schmidt, a known contractor, to replace him. He did not state his future plans.

Gus Trippensee Henry Asel Trippensee Jenkins Ase Charles of. Schmidt

Missouri Chiropractors elect leaders at annual convention

Dr. John Stephens was reelected president of the Missouri Chiropractors Association at the Springfield convention. Dr. T. F. Maher was reelected vice president, with Jary and Dr. Louis Litsch serving as treasurer and another officer. The meeting took place in Springfield.

Springfield John 3. Stephens Missouri Chiropractors Association T. F. Maher Jary Louis Litsch St. Louis

Wheat production estimate shows winter wheat at 649 million bushels

The June 1 crop condition report from the Department of Agriculture places winter wheat at 649 million bushels, down from 653 million a month earlier and well below last year’s 604 million. Rye, peaches, apples and other crops are listed with new indicated outputs and conditions.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Suspected bootlegger killed by officials near Lafargeville

A suspected bootlegger Donald Dielio alias Tremont, 32, of Watertown, was shot and killed while fleeing from two U S customs border patrolmen near Lafargeville after a four mile chase early today.

Waterton N.Y Donald Dielio Tremont Watertown United States Customs Lafargeville

Young Woman 70 Die in Electric Chair

Jefferson June 9 AP Mrs Julia Maude Lowther 23 was convicted of first degree murder of Mrs Clara Smith 28 of Ashtabula. Jury of 12 men did not mercy and left sentence of death in the electric chair.

Jefferson Julia Maude Lowther Clara Smith Ashtabula Lowther

Car Thieves Caught At Boonville Held

Two Kansas City automobile thieves were captured in Boonville while en route to St Louis. They held up a filing station before being arrested by local officers. J F Davis received three years, Don McKee two, from Judge Stillwell in client court.

Boonville Kansas City St.Louis State Penitentiary J.F. Davis Don McKee Stillwell Davis McKee

Perry Neeley Cussed and It Cost Him

Perry Neeley directed profane language at a girl who reported the incident. He was brought before justice court, fined one dollar plus costs, and sentenced to jail, with the jail term stayed upon payment of the fine and costs.

Perry Neeley Perry Justice Court

Auto Casualty Insurance Company To Be Formed Here

An automobile casualty insurance company is being organized by local men led by GL. A. Trunck casualty underwriter in charge. Doctors James Stewart W. A. Clark and W. W. Rantbo are principals in the organization. Trunck has eleven years of experience in automobile casualty underwriting and was formerly with Samson Automobile Underwriters of Freeport. The venture will start with 200000 in paid in capital and 100000 in paid in surplus. Temporary offices are at 129 1-2 Past High Street with permanent quarters to follow.

GL. A. Trunck James Stewart W. A. Clark W. W. Rantbo Trunck Samson Automobile Underwriters Freeport High Street

Suspect in Copeland slaying reportedly escapes

Mack Crawford, sought for questioning in W N Copeland shooting at Freeburg last Thursday night, apparently escaped. Sheriff and deputy searched the Gasconade river woods for hours but found no trace. Crawford may have boarded a Rock Island train or fled downstream. Freeburg officials say several men he threatened have armed themselves, but the town is not patrolled. Crawford allegedly claimed Copeland owed him money and had threatened witnesses.

Mack Crawford W. N. Copeland Freeburg Schnitzler Linn Gasconade Gascondy Crawford m Rock ‘Island Crawford Copelang

Young Ladies of St Peters Elect Officers

Miss Louise Dalle was unanimously re elected prefect of the St Peters Young Ladies sociality at a meeting last night. Miss Mabel Turbett chosen vice prefect, Miss Evelyn Hentges secretary, Miss Anna Kolkmeyer treasurer, Miss Nadine Fischer librarian. Marshals elected: Misses Mathilda Vetter Adelaide Eveler Mary Eleanore Huegel Alice Bruns.

Louise Dalle St. Peters

Merger Move In Chicago Behind Guarded Cash Transfer

Crowds watched as over 200 million dollars were moved through blocked streets in Chicago's Loop to complete the merger of Foreman State Banks with the First National group. The transfer of cash, bonds, and assets was secured by 300 guards after First National assumed control early yesterday.

Chicago Loop Foreman State Banks First National Group Foreman State First National

Mrs Nieman Suffers Stroke at Son’s Home

Mrs Theresa Nieman suffers a stroke of paralysis at her son Otto Nieman’s home on East Dunklin Street and is taken to a hospital in serious condition for treatment.

Theresa Nieman Otto Nieman East Dunklin Street

Duncan Waives Preliminary On Girl's Charges

Duncan waives preliminary on charges stemming from alleged attack on a girl under the age of consent. Prosecutor Sevier notes multiple witnesses, including children, and seeks to shield the victim's identity. Duncan faces two counts of rape and other felonies tied to a carnival assault in this jurisdiction.

Virgil Duncan Sevier Mery Cigcuit Duncan Justice Desiie John H.faust Milwaukee

Athlete's foot takes stage at medical meeting

At the American Medical Association annual session in Philadelphia on June 9 the lecture program highlighted dermatophytosis, a fungus disease known as athlete's foot. Dr. F. D. Weidman of the University of Pennsylvania oversees an exhibit. some cases are cured, others incurable, with no sure treatment. The fungus was shown alive after 433 days in paper envelopes. its natural origin remains unidentified.

Philadelphia American Medical Association Association F. D. Weidman M. D University of Pennsylvania

Missouri AG clarifies anti nepotism rule for school boards

Attorney General Stratton Shartel cites Missouri anti nepotism law to bar school board members from appointing relatives to teaching positions. The opinion covers relatives of board members as within the law’s scope and cites Section 12 of Article XIV as the constraint. The law, enacted by the 55th General Assembly and upheld by the Missouri Supreme Court, forbids relatives of public officials from public appointments.

Stratton Shartel J You Sharier Loave Attorney General’s Office Board of Education 55Th General Assembly Missouri Supreme Court

Council Kills Parking Folly In Record Time

The city council crushed the hour parking ordinance amid a storm of opposition led by Reed and Mace. Mayor Asel opposed enforcement while Police Chief Parker declined to act, and the council voted to maintain and enforce changes for one month as debated. The session also set the next year's levy at 90 cents, with funds split among revenue, sinking, and library accounts, and rejected a workmen's compensation plan and inspector salary increase.

Reed Mace Jenkins Parker Ase Dads Surger Rose Anto Council E. W. Decker Citwill &Snadequate Asel

Dr Brooks Daughter Weds Fulton Youth

Dr Stratton Brooks former president of Missouri announces the marriage of his daughter Elizabeth Ann to John Brown of Fulton Missouri, a medical student at Washington University.

Kansas City Stratton Brooks University of Missouri Elizabeth Ann John Brown Fulton, Mo

Charges Filed Against Lowman In Prohibition Dispute

New York June 9 AP Major Maurice Campbell former Prohibition administrator for the New York district said he had filed specific charges with President Hoover against Seymour Lowman assistant secretary of the treasury. Campbell accuses Lowman of insincerity toward enforcement and dereliction in office.

New York Maurice Campbell New York District Hoover Seymour Lowman the Treasury

Disciples of Christ Meet in Springfield Convention

Three hundred delegates registered in Springfield Missouri for the opening sessions of the state convention of the Disciples of Christ. Several hundred more are expected tomorrow as the convention begins in earnest with missionary reports and related talks.

Springfield Disciples of Christ

Kirkwood Ties Lead in French Open Meet

Deauville France June 19 Joe Kirkwood of New York tied for the lead after the second round of the French open with a 46 hole total of 145.

Deauville France Joe Kirkwood New York

Prosecution Filed Over Bad Checks Linked to Local Shops

Prosecuting Attorney Nike G Sevier filed bad check charges against L C Sasse and C E L Spiekard after B M Sandwich shop accused them of issuing checks. Sasse allegedly gave a June 19 1930 check for 5 dollars drawn on a Brunswick bank. Spiekard a November 29 1990 check for 3 dollars on a local bank. Both checks were returned marked insufficient funds.

Nike G. Sevier Agaist

Boy struck by auto while coasting to hospital

Martin Thornberry eight year old was struck by an auto driven by James D. Sturgeon at the High and Clay streets intersection. The injury was a severely lacerated foot with cuts and bruises not involving broken bones. Police say the accident was probably unavoidable after the boy and wagon appeared suddenly in the street.

Martin Chornberry James D. Sturgeon Olive Street Sturgeon

Southern railroad executives back rate hike plan

Washington AP June. More than twenty traffic executives from Southern railroads voted to back cooperation with eastern and western carriers to raise railroad revenues. J E Tilford said opinions differed on whether increased fore elect rates could be implemented without tonnage loss. R N Collyer stated freight rates should see a blanket rise of about 16 percent.

Washington Southern Railroads Eastern and Western Arriers J. E. Tilford Southern Freight Association R. N. Collyer Trunk Line Association Mayflower Hotel Eastern

Woman Tells Story of Killing Wife She Loved Man

In Jefferson Ohio on June 9 AP Mrs Maude Lowther 23 Ashtabula housemaid testified about killing Mrs Clara Statth wife of Tilby Smith the man she loved The defense nears end as jurors plan to hear closing arguments The state seeks Ohio's first female execution Smith has been convicted awaiting electrocution

Jefferson Maude Lowther Ohio Ashtzbula Clara Statth

Dr and Mrs Hugh Maxey Injured in Auto Crash Near Springfield

Dr and Mrs Hugh Maxey of this city were injured in an automobile accident near Springfield Saturday night. Dr Maxey sustained a broken left leg and will remain at the hospital in Springfield until Saturday when he will be brought back to this city. Mrs Maxey was less seriously hurt. Details of the crash could not be ascertained.

Hugh Maxey Springfield Maxey

Brunk Denies Knowledge of Brunk Rent Account in Bank Scandal

Missouri Treasurer Lary Brunk testified in his impeachment case that he first learned of deductions from state deposits and the Brunk Rent Account when Governor Caulfield disclosed bank mispractice after the Bank of Aurora closed. Brunk described his career from lead mines to mayor and treasurer, his financing of the campaign, and efforts to involve Easley and Adams in explaining the situation.

Lary Brunk Missouri Senate Bank of Aurora Brunk Caulfield M. T. Easley E.R. Adams Sumeb Amery Kansas City Franklin County Aurora Austora State Penal Institutions State Publi Service Commission Workmen's Compensation Commission Baker Adams Eas Jey Tudor Treasury Goveror Saulfield Easley Rave Ib Jefferson City California

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B. H. Mittelmeyer Napton, Mo Ors Frange Ellssouri Associated Press A.m. Walitant Hermann Toover Rabsahl Lafayette CO Risackerg BOOZE IN Battle Ald Joe Charles J. Schmidt Oung Copeland Young Ladies OF Council Ases DR. Brook Fulton Lowman Kirkwood Martin Thornberry Southern Railroad Jonn Mrs Gothig Aurora Bank
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