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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

7

Brunk Acquittal Predicted As Hearing Ends

The Missouri Senate impeachment trial of Larry Brunk suspended state treasurer neared closure as closing arguments began. Senator Buford disrupted proceedings while questioning why a key witness was not brought in, prompting House managers and senators to quiet him. The defense rested earlier, with final arguments due Friday and a verdict anticipated by Saturday evening amid doubts over sufficient votes for conviction.

Carter M. Buford Ellington Lon Haymes Springfield Missouri Senate Larry Bronk Buford W. H. Meredith Poplar Bluff House Brunk Elsington William H. Norwine Meredith Senate Phil Donnelly Lebanon Ald Crouse St. Joseph Bussouri Senate Larry Brunk John G. Madden Kansas City Brink State House Stanley P. Clay Joplin Bank of Aurora

Weather Update Forecast Tonight Through Friday in Missouri

Occasional local showers expected tonight and Friday with continued warm conditions across Missouri. Roads reported muddy in Kansas City, Joplin, St. Joseph and Maryville while river stages show rising levels at several gages including St. Louis and Boonville.

Missouri Ecole West Uestortion Automobile Club of Missourij St. Joseph Maryville Kansasity Joplin Gape Girardeau Cansas City

DeMolays Arrive for Annual Missouri Conclave in St Louis

Vanguard of DeMolays arrives ahead of the eleventh state conclave in St Louis for the Missouri Amateur Golf match results this morning saw Vincent Bruegging lose to Alanson Brown and W A Dallmeyer win by default. Delegates register and housing occupies focus as the convention opens with a schedule including welcome addresses, an oratorical contest, and a parade at the capitol.

Vincent Bruegging St. Louis Alanson Brown W. A. Dallmeyer Jefferson City R. J. Richardson de Molays Toy Order Ard M. Gwinner Jefferson Star Spangled Hey. T. B. Mather Caulfield Herbert Mudd Dad Frank S. Land Order of DeMolay Springfiled Ato Aleb Ca Capitol Building Rasebdali Zama Lincoln Park Kansas City St Tanis Barberue State Ipark Dor College

Heavy truck crashes into tree on Monroe Street

A sand laden heavy truck slid from a curb on Monroe Street and plowed into a tree. The truck went halfway through the tree but was not damaged. It required help to be removed. The hedge in front of Mrs. George Dring’s property was damaged. The truck was driven by Bernard Gruis of Columbia and he stopped the truck to have dinner after parking it.

Monroe Street George Dring Bernard Gruis Columbia

Hoes Psychology Aims To Turn Prohibition Into Tool

A self described unsophisticated professor from the Bible Belt plans to train 24 men from 12 prohibition districts at the prohibition bureau. In two weeks they will join 2 000 federal agents beginning July 1, using psychology to enforce prohibition. The class features charts on teaching instincts emotions and intelligence and diagrams showing alcohol effects on the brain.

Washington Bible Belt Fred M. Gyegs Nebraska Wesleyan University Prohibition Bureau Federal Enforcement Division Gregg

National Guard flyer killed in Ohio crash near Toledo

Cap. M. M. Rudner of the South Observation Squadron Wineis National Guard was killed and Captain Koshak of the Illinois National Guard seriously injured when their plane crashed near Toledo airport. Thomas F. White of Chicago was burned. White said the trio left Chicago at 9 a.m. for Toledo on a business trip. cause of the accident unknown.

Toledo Cap M. M. Rudner South Observaion Squadron Wineis National Guard Koshak Ilinois National Guard Diane Thomas FP. White Chicago White

Banker Has Clue To Missing Daughter

Addison F. Wardwell, a retired Watertown banker, arrived in Hobart from Ashtabula, Ohio, claiming within 24 hours he would locate his daughter Mary Elizabeth, 23, who has been missing from her residence for more than a week. Wardwell said the search followed a report that Mary Elizabeth was traveling toward Hobart with George Reed, 18, of Brownsville, N. Y.

Hobart, Inc Addison F. Wardwell Watertown NL Y Mary Elizabeth Wardwell Ashtabula Ohio Hobart George Reed Brownsville

Investigating Alleged Loss at Richfield Companies

Los Angeles June report says the district attorney's office probes an alleged loss of 54,218,091 dollars from Richfield Oil Company of California and its holding Richfield Company through asserted officer irregularities. Deputy DA Bonner Richardson expects grand jury presentation if culpability exists. Both firms are in receivership.

Los Angeles Lil—Ap Richfield Oi Company California Richfield Company Bonner Richardson

Plan anniversary of Women's Crusade in W Niagara Falls

Plans for observance of the 6th anniversary of the Women's Crusade of 1873-74 and analysis of the organization's work in various sections of the country were on the program of the national executive committee of the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Niagara Falls on June 11.

Wiagara Falls N. Y Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Women Plan Fights On Fads And Quacks In Philadelphia

June AP report on the closing session of the ninth annual conference of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Medical Association. President Mrs Arthur B McGleftian of Missouri urged wives of physicians to combat medical fads quacks and faddists and to push doctors to provide accurate medical information.

Philadelphia Women's Auxiliary American Medic Association Arthur

Effects of Jamaica ginger demonstrated by paralysis outbreak

Philadelphia report details a session of the American Medical Society on adulterated Jamaica ginger causing a distinct peripheral nerve paralysis. Dr Burley notes toe drop followed by wrist drop and hand weakness, with many severe cases immobilized for months and an estimated 15,000 cases. Publicity helped save many from drinking the adulterated product.

Philadelphia Jamaica American Medical Society Benjamin T. Surley Neurological Department Worcester, Mass, City Hospital Burley

Lindbergh Plans Likely Eastward Flight Via Northeastern Route

Charles A. Lindbergh, visiting Washington for a luncheon, told United Press that his possible trip to the Orient will likely use the Northeastern route. He kept plans tentative and said a definite departure date would take several weeks to decide.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh United Press Today

Paroled fourteens include Lloyd Landrum in governor action

Lloyd Landrum a farmer near Riston was among fourteen convicts paroled by Governor Caulfield on the parole board's recommendation after prior false pretenses and statutory rape charges. Landrum later faced a two year sentence for criminal assault while fellow defendant Mike Skinner saw sentence set aside. Paroles were granted to several others including Virgil Yates and Jack Johnson as officials noted record ambiguities and corrections.

Lloyd Landrum Near Riston Caulfield State Penal Board Landrum Mike Skinner Westhines Nike G. Sevier Virgil Yates Marion County Withyle Bagges Benton County Jack Johnson DeKalb Frank B. Vandever Jasper County Vanderer Yecom Hej Wes Jide Charles Miller Butler Jountley Syand Walter Davis Dunkin County Ode Duke Dunklin County Felix Albertson Caldwell Courts Orville White Stone County Joe Park Jackson County Lawrence Crouch St. Francois O. F. Utt John W. James Pemiscoth Harley Nelson Ernest Borchers St. Louis Felix Wright Newton County John Romanus St Louis

Farm Board Surplus Cuts Treasury Expenditures

Washington June 11 The daily treasury balance for June 3 shows expenditures of 21960.44 dollars due to the farm board returning 9614386.74 dollars in unused funds to the treasury. This large return nearly wipes out that day's reported outlay in the treasury records.

Washington Treasury Treasury Department Federal Farm Board

Medical Association elects Dallas doctor president elect

Philadelphia June 11 Dr Edward Henry Gary of Dallas Texas was chosen president elect of the American Medical Association in session here He is emeritus dean of Baylor University College of Medicine and will assume office at the tenth annual meeting of the association

Philadelphia Edward Henry Gary Dallas Texas American Medical Association Cary Baylor University College of Medicine

First Degree Murder Charges Filed in Kan Town Shootout

Gerald Anderson, 19, was charged with first degree murder in Molton Kansas after a dispute over land rights and farm gate use led to a shotgun shooting that killed 20 year old Harold Lentzsch. The case centers on the Lentzsch farm conflict.

Molton Kan Jime Til Gerald Anderson Harold Lentzsch Anderson Lentzsch Gates

Taos Teen Dies After Illness

Marcella Stegran, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Prank W Stegran of Taos, died this morning from a throat infection after about ten days of illness. Survived by three sisters two brothers and grandfather H H Schnieders a Taos merchant. Funeral Saturday from the Catholic Church Taos with interment in Taos Cemetery.

Marcella Dahter Prank W. Stegman Taos H. H. Schnieders

Pattonsburg man held on attempt to rob charge

Kermit Burton 25 of Pattonsburg was arrested on a charge of attempt to rob in connection with the fatal shooting of Glen Boyls of Kansas City. Burton, shot in the incident, could not post 3000 dollars bond and was detained for further investigation. Boyls died June 2 at a St Joseph hospital after being shot during the holdup attempt.

Gallatin Kermit Burton Pattonsburg Dune J Glen Boyls Kansas City Burton Boyl St. Joseph Hospital

Japan to Officially Welcome Lindbergh On Tour

The Japanese government announced it would officially welcome Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife on their proposed aerial tour of the Orient. Ambassador Debuchi hosted them at luncheon in Tokyo, as under-secretary Castle released a letter from the ambassador approving the flight.

Washington State Department Charles 4. Lindberg Orient

Mrs. Chas Stadler Undergoes Operation

Mrs Chas Stadler of 715 Cliff Drive underwent an appendicitis operation this morning. Her condition was stated as favorable at the hospital.

Mrs Chas, Stadler Chas Stadler Cliff Drive

Hannibal to Get Natural Gas System

The Citizens Gas Company of Hannibal filed with the State Public Service Commission for authority to distribute natural gas in Hannibal, replacing artificial gas.

Hannibal Citizens Gas Company of State Public Service Commission

Farmers Return to Horse Power System in Kansas

Topeka Kansas farmers pressed for cash revert to horse and mule power as machinery idle. State oil inspector Seth G Wells reports May gasoline tax collections down 15 percent for agricultural and industrial use versus 1930. Total May receipts totaled 70719654 dollars.

Topeea Kan Kansas Seth G. Wells Mionka Wells

Family Stricken by Strange Malady in Carrollton

A Carrollton family of three faces a mysterious illness. One member, Otte Bale, shows improvement after donating blood to save a son. Mrs. Hale is near death from pernicious anemia. The son died in a Kansas City hospital from an infection linked to his transfusion for his mother.

Carrollton Dutte Otte Bale Fiale Hale Kansas City

Sixty-One Indicted in Federal Case in Missouri

Sixty-one persons faced federal indictments after a grand jury report. George B. Peischman and Lester A. Grancer, officials of Allegheny Tube & Steel, were named among those charged. The actions involve Interstate Commerce Act violations for scrapping wrought iron pipe and shipments to Tulsa Oklahoma and Coffeyville Kansas. Twenty-two indictments allege violations of the prohibition law.

ST. Louis George B. Peischman Lestera. Grancer Tulsa Okla Coffey~ville Kan Allegheny Tube & Steel Company

Earhart Continues Across Country In Autogiro Flight

Amelia Earhart resumed her cross country autogiro tour, taking off from El Paso Municipal Airport at 6 30 a m. She plans a refuel stop in Pecos Texas and aims to reach Oklahoma City for an overnight stay.

EL Paso Texas Amelia Earhart Pecos Oklahoma City

Mrs Caulfield Injured in Fall at Executive Mansion

Mrs Henry Caulfield wife of Governor Caulfield was injured yesterday when she fell on a stone walk in the executive mansion yards. Her face was cut and bruised but the injuries are not serious.

Henry

Two Jefferson City Women Injured in California Crash

In Missouri near Tipton two Jefferson City women, Mrs Nellie West Amos and Mrs Jacqueline Lavorre West Legorre, were seriously hurt in a head on collision two miles east of Tipton. A. A. York of Bartzsville Oklahoma suffered a crushed left arm and other injuries. A fourth man, an employee of the Pr uups Petrolegny Company, had a broken rib and cuts. his name could not be learned. Mrs Amos and Mrs Lavorre, daughters of Mrs Nor West of Jefferson City, were en route when the crash occurred. Their car collided with Yorks vehicle at high speed. The injured were taken to the California hospital. Lavorre was in critical condition, York in critical condition, Amos condition not stated. The mothers of the women left for California after the summons.

Jefferson City Tipton Nellie West Amos Jacqueline Leura West Legorre A. A. York Barttzsville Okla Pruups Petrolegny Company California, Mo Hey York Amos Lavorre Nor ‘West Cherry Street California

Loop banks rush aid as Chicago money panic eases

Millions of dollars were ready for immediate transfer from Loop banks to outlying institutions hit by a financial upheaval sparked by Lares hig wergers and 26 closings. Arthur Reynolds of Continental Minors Bank & Trust said funds have been sent and more would follow if needed. Six Chicago banks suspended operations yesterday amid unrest. Beverly Hills Bank, capitalization 200000, deposits 1 million, closed today.

Chicago Lares Hig Wergers Arthur Reynolds Continents Minors Bank &Trust Company State Bank of Beverly Hills Saab

Henry Ford Turns To Big Experimental Farm Project

The Detroit News reports Henry Ford has acquired a large group of Lenawee County farms in southwest Michigan and is converting them into a vast experimental farm. Fences are being removed, land cleared, and old farmhouses restored. A small schoolhouse and a blacksmith shop former church are revived. Ford supervises the development and says farming should run like industry with closer cooperation between farmers and manufacturers.

Detroit Time Detroit News Henry Ford Lenawee County Ann Michigan Preparatory Sma Ford Minyuufacturer

President Hoover Plans Midwest Campaign Swing

President Hoover schedules a two day quiet stay at his Virginia camp before a two day Midwest swing beginning in Indianapolis with a speech at the Editorial Association meeting, then to Marion Ohio to dedicate the Harding Memorial and Springfield Illinois to rededicate the Lincoln Tomb.

Washington Hoover Virginia Mountain Indianapolis Midwest Orange Leslie Paul R. Bausman Indiana Republlican Editors Association Bin Lanquet Governor's Mansion Marion Ohio Harding Springfield Illinois

Fifty World War Veterans Sworn as Special Deputies

Steubenville Ohio June 11 Fifty World War veterans were sworn in as special deputies to help police a coal miners strike in Eastern Ohio. Belmont County officials allocated twenty five thousand dollars to strengthen county officers patrolling the district after fears of violence rose. The first incident reported was a bomber attacking a miner's home, causing destruction but no injuries.

Steubenville Fifly Ohio Belmont

Woman 24 Has Her Third Set of Twins OTTAWA

Jime 11 AP reports Mrs. Jean Vallillee 24 gave birth to her third set of twin boys in five years. El Paso TX June 11 AP notes Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Johnson after 13 years of marriage now have two pairs of twins born in the last 11 months. Two boys were born late Wednesday. the other twins are 17 months old.

Ottawa Jime Jean Vallillee EL Paso Tex Mes. R. L. Johnson

Plan training camp for Negro youths in Port Riley Kans

A citizens military training camp for negro youths will open June 24 at Port Riley Kansas offering youths from Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska a 30 day program. About fifty Kansas City boys will attend the camp as announced today.

Kansas City Port Riley Kansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska

Compromise With Mussolini Denied

Vatican pressure on the Catholic Action Society is reaffirmed in an Ossservative newspaper editorial. It states Diocesan bishops will run local branches with closer oversight, while Vatican maintains general supervision and the Holy Father remains in charge, despite Italian government opposition.

Vatican City Catholic Action Society Osserevatore Romane Vatican Sto

Miss Taube Loses Finger in Factory Machine

Theresa Taube suffered severe injuries at the Tweedie factory when her left hand was caught in a cutting machine. The middle finger was amputated as a result of the accident.

Theresa Taube Tweedie

Meteor Blast Claimed Not To Be Meteor, Ohio Residents Say

Residents near here woke to a violent blast that earlier led some to fear a meteor explosion. By daybreak authorities and locals questioned the meteor theory as officials investigated the sound and shock in the northwest Ohio area.

Navita Ohio Here

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Easley Bruegging Mogrine Place Hoes Rational Guard Flier Lindbergh AG Tripp Aedaes Harry Ferguson Attorn Handney Thomas Louis Landman Water Company Jos. Schnidli Tri i George Linhardt Gus. Trippensee Presen Trippensee Asel Charles J. Schmidt Schmidt Lawan Harry Frank McKenzie Farmers’ Bank Lohman Roark First National Bank of Sevier Farm Board Medical Association Narcella Stegran Japan New York Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Board J. Laura Levore Turing Mussolini Miss Taube
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