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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

7

Preliminary hearing slated for Quage murder suspect Crawford

Mack Crawford, held in Linn for the Freeburg Copeland killing, is set for a preliminary hearing before Justice John Vaughan early next week. Prosecutor Garstang says a first degree murder charge is likely. evidence is mostly circumstantial but sufficient for such a charge. Crawford claims innocence, says he was fishing on the Gasconade River and unaware of the killing until last Sunday.

Mack Crawford W. N. Copeland Freeburg John Vaughan Linn M. R. Garstang Garstang Crawford Cap Tillman Tillman Copeland Schnitzer Gasconade Argyle Kang Garstan Schnitzler Eland George J. Gove Brevier Osage County Gircuit

Walter Hoffman flies autogiro from New York to Dallas

Walter Hoffman piloted an autogiro from New York to California, stopping at Springfield, Missouri, to refuel and continuing today from the Springfield airport at noon toward Dallas, Texas.

Springfield Une Ir Walter Hoffman New York California Dallas Texas

McKenzie Sentenced to Ten Days for Worthless Check

Frank McKenzie pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Menteer to giving a worthless check for 4.16 to Ferguson Grocery. He was sentenced to ten days in jail due to insufficient funds in the bank.

Frank McKenzie Ferguson Justice of the Peace Menteer

Motorcycle Rider Injured In Capitol Fall

Alvin Coffelt was slightly injured in a fall from a motorcycle at the capitol shortly after noon today. He suffered cuts and bruises to the arms and body.

Alvin Coffelt Capitol

Fair and cooler weather across Missouri and Illinois

Morning shows showers in part of Missouri and Illinois with cooler conditions later in the day. Missouri roads reported damp to wet statewide, with clearer skies in western counties and rain possible in eastern regions. River stage data includes Kansas City and Hermann figures, with yesterday's data noted.

Missouri Ulinois Associated Press Autorsonile Club of Missoury St Louis Wanniha Steger A.m Kansas City Waverly Itte Hla Hermann Unlay

Reunion of 1922 23 Constitutional Convention Members

Forty members of the Constitutional convention of 1922 23 gathered for a reunion. Governor Caulfield welcomed them. Cassius M Shartel presided and spoke on amending prohibition questions and a constitutional budget system. Memorial addresses and obituaries were planned with a luncheon at the Missouri Hotel and a dinner at the Country Club followed by a visit to Bagnell Dam.

Shartel Neosho Missouri Senate Caulfield Cassius M. Shartel R. M. Talbert James O. Allison Garland Wilson Alex Carter J. W. Alexander John H. Bothwell Solon T. Gilmore Joseph W. Miller Lieufelius Gunningham John H. Lucas H. P. Lay J. B. Daniel L. M. Henson Orrin L. Munger Jules A. Fremon Robert Lamar A.V. Lashley Ralph Wammack United States George H. Williams Bagnell Dam Union Electric Light and Power Company

Local Man Dies Before Hernia Operation at Hickory Hill

Arleigh B. Scott, 37, of near Hickory Hill, died at the hospital this morning while being pre pared for an operation. The machinist, unmarried, lived with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Scott and is survived by one sister and three brothers. The body will be moved to the family home and the funeral is planned for Sunday afternoon at Hickory Hill Baptist Church with burial in the churchyard.

Arleigh B. Scott Hickory Hill Scott W. M. Scott Wymore-Gordon Hickory Hil Baptist

Joplin Printer Testifies in Counterfeiting Ring Case

T H Eliott a Joplin printer and engraver testified in federal court he helped make printing tools for a counterfeiting ring recently broken up at the trial of Albert Arterburn John and Jesse Daugherty Neosho Mo on counterfeiting charges Elliott said six counterfeiters already sentenced aimed to profit 100000 and buy a Joplin Hotel He named Everett Deppe as a ring leader now at large and said Deppe absconded with most of the counterfeit currency

Joplin T. H. Eliott Albert Arterburn John Jesse Daugherty Neosho Elliott Joplin Primter Everett Deppe Deppe

Wheat Damaged by Heavy Rain in Boonville

In Boonville Missouri heavy downpour yesterday with 2.18 inches of rain flattened wheat in places and halted traffic on highway 40 as water poured onto the river bridge approach. Trees were uprooted and hail caused minor fruit damage.

Boonville

Tennis Court Dedication Exhibition Tonight In Capital City

Louis Stine, Francis Boer Jr, Ben Porter, B. H. Crane and several athletic stars will perform an exhibition at Frank Dahmeyer’s new tennis court this evening. The court is unusually large and should attract many local tennis enthusiasts.

Louis Stine Francis Boer, Jr Ben, Porter B. H. Crane Frank Dahmeyer

Government kept the price up in wheat marketing

George S. Milner of Chicago general manager of the Farmers National Grain Corporation and the grain stabilization corporation said marketing operations created higher values for wheat producers during the 1930 1931 season by seven to fifteen cents a bushel. He spoke in an address prepared for delivery at the American Institute of Cooperation.

Manhattan Kas George S. Milner Chicago Farmers National Grain Corporation Grain Stabilization Corporation American Institute of Cooperation

Official comment withheld on Rubio slaying report

The Mexican consul's report on the slaying of Emilio Cortes Rubio and Manuel Garcia Gomez in Ardmore Oklahoma will be withheld until it is submitted to President Ortiz Rubio. The bodies were sent from the frontier crossing at Laredo yesterday to Morelia where the youths' parents live.

Mexico City CAP Emilio Cortes Rubio Manuel Garcia Gomez Ardmore Okla Ortiz Rubio Laredo Morelia

Stores Set Early Evening Closings for Summer

Jefferson City stores will start closing at 5 30 PM instead of 6 PM each evening from Monday June 15. The summer hours run until September 12 with Saturday night closing at 9 PM during the season.

Jefferson City

Sir Oliver Lodge Celebrates 80th Birthday Quietly

London AP reports Sir Oliver Lodge eminent physicist and psychist is 80 today. He marks the anniversary at his country home with family and appears in excellent health despite his long and active life.

London Oliver Lodge

Illinois House approves bill to regulate chain stores

Springfield June 12 The Illinois House passed a bill to regulate chain stores by a 125 to 0 vote. The same session fell short on a constitutional majority for the new women jury service bill as it failed 76 to 46.

Springfield. Bl House of Representatives Illinois

De Molay Conclave Parade Impresses Columbus Crowd

In Columbus Ohio June 12 194? a De Molay State Conclave parade drew three hundred youths to the city. The event featured a premier boys band in red and blue and numerous decorated autos as delegates gathered for the morning drills and afternoon activities.

Nore Capital

Jury probes evidence in Starr Faithfull murder case

A New York grand jury heard a wide range of witnesses including the victim’s father stepfather mother and sister along with physicians detectives and a graphologist as it seeks to clarify how Starr Faithfull died and why no indictments were issued. The DA aims to reexamine undergarments found with her body which was discovered on the Long Beach Shore wearing only a dress.

Minegbr L. I Starr Faithfull Stepfathher Elvin Edwards Long Beach

Lindberghs Discuss Aerial Voyage Plans For Orient Flight

The Lindberghs flew from Bolling Field toward New York after a day of talks with officials on a seaplane route across timbered lands. They consider Atlantic, Arctic, or Pacific water jumps and must cross Soviet territory with cooperation from Boris Skvinsky of the Soviet Information Bureau who expects no obstacle from Moscow.

Washington Orient Charles A. Lindberg Bolling Field New York Lindbergh

Fisher Denies Allegations in Eastern Star Pamphlet Suit

Mrs. Josephine Fisher testified she denies moral charges from a pamphlet circulated at an Eastern Star Convention in St. Joseph. The suit seeks 250000 dollars, with Clit Langsdale questioning three excerpts and Fisher denying past hotel registration and other affidavits claiming intent.

Kansas City Josephine Fisher Eastern Star St. Joseph Clit Langsdale Edith M. Ambruster St. Louis

Missouri Baptist Young People’s Union Concludes Sessions

Hannibal Mo June 12 AP nearly 1000 delegates and visitors attended the annual convention of the Missouri Baptist Young People’s Union with sessions expected to end today.

Hannibal Missouri Baptist Young People's Union

Coast Guard Fire Halts Yacht Bubbles Off New York

In New York on June 12 a coast guard patrol boat halted the 60 foot motor yacht Bubbles as it raced near the harbor. The crew of three were captured and $1,600 in valuables seized. The yacht was hit repeatedly with machine gun fire, damaging the hull and oil tanks.

New York Coast Guard

Railroads United In Rate Hike Decision

Eastern western and southern railroad groups unified today to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 15 percent general freight rate increase. Officials said the plan aims to offset tariff cuts since 1921 and would boost revenue by about 10 percent or roughly 400 million dollars, acting as an emergency measure amid a decade low in earnings.

New York Interstate Commerce Carmission

Miners Refuse Hunger March Plans in Marion

Marion miners refused to join a hunger march led by sixteen men women and children who arrived by car from a county on their way to Springfield to press unemployment relief demands. The group seeks state wide protests from other areas to join the Springfield event.

Marion Tll Ati Conting Springfield Eee

Fisherman Delivers Big Osage Catch to Exhibition

Ralph Cashaw of Osage City weighed in a 100 pound blue channel catfish caught near the Osage mouth after a hard fight. The giant specimen is on display on High Street and drawing many locals. Cashaw says several other catches nearby average around eighty pounds each as prime angling continues.

Ralph Cashaw Osage City Cashaw Osage High Street

Madden in Brilliant Plea Acquits Brunk Amid Farce

John G. Madden Kansas City Brunk’s attorney delivered a three hour defense as Missouri Senate nears verdict on impeachment charges against Larry Brunk suspended State Treasurer. Madden argued evidence was circumstantial and urged not guilty verdicts citing due process and secrecy flaws in the House investigation.

Ace Smith Larry Brink Missouri Senate John G. Madden Kansas City Brunk House Bronk Madden Senate Demards Bub Justice Larry Brunk Star Chamber

St Louis Couple to Be Married at Russellville High Mass

St Louis couple Leo Bolinski and Russ Antoin ette Stratman will be the first to marry at the Russellville Catholic Church high mass tomorrow. The bride is a cousin of Father Red, pastor there for seventeen years. A license was issued today to M. J. Whitting of St Louis and Miss Georgia Edith Purvis of Eldon, who are to wed in Eldon on Sunday.

Leo Bolinski Russ Antoinette Stratman St. Louis

Two De Molyas Injured in Mild Street Collision

Two De Molays from St Louis Elward and George Nairn were slightly injured when their eastbound car on High Street sideswiped another vehicle driven by Henry Boehm of Richfountaine at the High Mulberry intersection. Boehm escaped injury as his car had no harm.

DeMolyas High Midberry Dim Elward George Nairn St. Louis Henry Boehm Richfountaine High Street Boehm High End Mulberry

Explosion levelled residence in York Village Brentwood

A home at York Village Brentwood owned by Dr Genel Busky was destroyed by a massive blast last night. Fire followed the blast, preventing closer than 30 feet to the flames. Insurance reportedly covers a $7,500 first mortgage.

S& Eggs York Vilage Brentwood Genel Busky Bushy

State Officials At Editorial Meeting In Doniphan

Southeast Missouri press leaders and state officials gather in Doniphan for the Southeast Missouri Press Association meeting. Attendees include Lieut. Gov. E. H. Winter, Auditor L. D. Thompson, and Pardons Commissioner Dwight Brown. A noon picnic on Current River followed by fishing and boat riding precedes tonight’s banquet with Prof. R. W. Jones as chief speaker.

Fshing R. W. Jones University of Washington University of Missouri

Streams Swollen by Recent Heavy Rains

Northeast Missouri towns report widespread flooding as heavy rains last night sent streams out of banks. Highway 15 near Shelbyville flooded. Edina traffic detoured via Macon and Kirksville. Four inch rainfall at Shelbyville and multiple road areas submerged. Oil leaked from a broken pipeline near Elmer flooding the canal toward Caseyville.

Macon Missouri Eimer Earl Canal Kaseyle

Harding dedication not invitational, officials say

Marion Ohio officials for the Harding Memorial Association stated that the memorial dedication on Tuesday is not an invitational event. The remark followed letters from prominent citizens asking about invitations.

Marion Harding Memorial Association

Final Plea In Missouri Impeachment Trial On Brim

The impeachment trial of former Missouri state treasurer Larry Brim nears conclusion as Rep. Stanley P. Chay presents the final prosecution argument. He frames the case as ousting a malefactor over misadministration and a possible rapid verdict via rule changes. A Senate roll call may be ordered tonight if a resolution to suspend debate passes.

Lary Brim Missouri Senate Stanley P. Chay Joplin House Gray Senate Clay Ralph Wamminck Bloomfield

Marriage Temple of Lincolns Dedicated at Pioneer Park

Barrodsburg Ky June 12 AP Secretary of Labor William N Donk spoke at the dedication of the Lincoln Marriage Temple in Pioneer Memorial State Park. Representatives of Virginia Indiana and Illinois attended. The temple encloses the log cabin where Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks were married June 12 1806. Transylvania College students reenacted the wedding.

Barrodsburg William N. Donk Virginia Indiana Iinois Pion«eer Memorial State Park Thomas Lincoln Nancy Hanks Abraham Lincoln Transylvania College Lexington

Ash Grove Bank Robbery Suspect Held in Wisconsin

Harry Dooley, a young Ash Grove barber, is held in La Crosse Wisconsin as the suspected lone bandit in the Ash Grove bank robbery last Saturday. Authorities say about $1600 was found with him. his wife was detained but officials believe only one person participated.

Springfield Ash Grove Harry Dooley Lacrosse Wis Mareel Hendrix Wisconsin Dooley

10000 Receive Old Age Pension in 1930

Washington June 12 AP A Labor Department survey shows more than 10000 men and women were receiving public old age pensions at the end of 1930. Senator Couzens announces support for joining federal state unemployment insurance and old age pension legislation next session. Twelve states and Alaska have old age pension laws, but adoption is optional by counties or cities.

Washington Labor Department Couzens Republiccan Michigan Alaska

Paul Wolfrum Plans Two Week Colorado Auto Trip

Paul Wolfrum manager of the Clark Avenue Kroeger Store and his wife left yesterday for a two week automobile journey through Colorado. They expect to be away for about fourteen days.

Paul Wolfrum Clark Avenue Kroeger Colorado

Muscatine Station KTNT Closed by DC Court Order

The Washington DC Court of Appeals dismissed the stay order affecting Norman Baker's operation of KTNT radio in Muscatine Iowa. The district court had ordered closure and the stay was lifted on June 12 according to AP reports.

Muscatine Station Washington District of Columbia Court of Appeals Norman Baker KTNT

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Cantor McKenzie CON. Con Sharter IC. M. Shartel Country Club Bagwell Dam Bigkory Rubio Sir Oliver Lodge DE Molay Columbus New Lafferty M.A. Hanna Paul D. Waddell Belmont County White Waddell R. L. Ireland M. A. Hanna Coal Company East Ohio Ireland Jefferson County Lafferty National Guard Rilliant N.Y Lindy Young Baptists Virchine AdKo Scores Mandadly Harding Marriage Temple OF Lincolns
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