Kansas convicts strike at Lansing prison coal mine
Mutinous convict miners at the Lansing Kansas state prison coal mine strike broke out as 380 inmates demanded a new prison physician and better cooked food. Guards used tear gas to repel attackers at the mine shaft while mine superintendent Robert Murray reported no injuries and that hostages were safe. Warden Lacey Simpson ordered eight guards to barricade the air shaft as authorities faced a tense standoff continuing at the mine.
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Lansing
Kas
Kansas State Prison
Lacey Simpson
Murray
Kansas Prison
N. Johnson
Robert Murray
A. J. Graham
Buard Johnson
Generally Fair Tonight Warmer Tomorrow Across Regions
Weather summary notes generally fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures tomorrow. Missouri reports possible showers in the northeast tonight, cooler in east and north, warmer in the west, while Illinois sees cloudy skies with showers mainly in the south and northwest clearing by afternoon and a cooler trend tonight and Wednesday. River stage reports mix with rises and falls at several locations including Jefferson Cap and Lake of the Ozarks, with measurements showing modest changes and a note indicating yesterday's date.
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Massouri
Illinois
Baerville
Jefferson Cap
Senate to Probe Mitchell Charges on New Deal Graft
Washington June 18 AP Senate commerce committee orders full airing of Ewing Y Mitchell allegations against New Deal graft in government and commerce. Ocean mail committee report blasts ship subsidy policy as plunder of taxpayers and cites Grace and Dollar as examples of excess profits from subsidy schemes and ship purchases under the 1928 Jones White act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Committee
New Deal
Washington
Senate
Ewing Y. Mitchell
Ocean Mail Committee
Mitchell
Commerce
Roosevelt Mitchell
Roosevelt
Ocean Mail
Mail
J. P. Grace
W. R. Grace and Company
Unseasonable Cold and Rain Mark Day in Local Forecast
A morning rainfall of 84 accompanied by chill winds pushed temperatures down to 2 at high noon today. Forecast calls for fair weather and warmer conditions tomorrow after showers. The Frank Kliegel farm range on Swift's highway recorded 12, while 4 degrees warmer was noted at 7 am than at noon. Government tallies total rainfell last night.
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Frank Kliegel
Swift
McNeiley Receives Life Sentence In Sheriff Slaying
Francis McNeiley, 23, convicted of killing Boone County Sheriff Roger Wilson during a traffic stop on June 14, 1933, is sentenced to life imprisonment by Circuit Judge W. M. Dinwiddie. Prosecution and defense urged mercy. McNeiley testified against George McKeever in a related case. McNeiley, 21 at the crime, had defense letters read and was taken to Jefferson City after the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Francis MccNeiley
Boone County
Roger Wilson
Circuit 7
Allerton
Towa
McNeiley
Iowa
McKeever
Jefferson City
Mark Twain Pageant Postponed by Rains in Hannibal
Heavy rains in Hannibal Maas disrupted the three day outdoor Mark Twain pageant planned to open tonight. The event titled Mark Twain's First 100 Years involves over 1000 participants and a $5000 budget to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary.
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Hannibal
Mark Twain
Former Judge Cox Dies in Springfield Missouri
Argus Cox aged 78 former judge of the Springfield court of appeals died here today of a heart attack. He served as circuit judge of the eighteenth Missouri district which includes Wright Polk Webster and Dalles counties, was prosecuting attorney of Wright county, and practiced law across this region. After leaving the court of appeals in 1932 he acted as a court reporter there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Argus Cox
Springfield Court of Appeals
Cox
Missouri
Wright, Polk, Webster
Dalles
Wright County
Court of Appeals
Neutrality Bill 10 Aims to Restrict Credit During War
Washington June 18 UP Passage of a neutrality bill to bar American credit to nations at war was urged at a House Foreign Affairs committee hearing by Rep. Frank L. Kloeb. He cited the Italian Abyssinian impasse and Chinese Japanese troubles as examples. Elgeb argued banks would deter war. Prof. Phillips Bradley of Amherst supported a policy of neutrality to ensure American non participation in the next war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Frank L. Kloeb
Ohio
Kloeb
Elgeb
Phillips Bradley
Amherst College
Woman Dismisses Suit Against W R Tweedie
Lena Reece today dismissed a $10,000 suit filed March 18 against W R Tweedie. The action stemmed from a December 3, 1922 motor vehicle crash near Union in which she, a bus passenger, was alleged to have been injured when Tweedie's car collided with the bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Reece
W. R. Tweedie
Union
Tweedie
County Court Grants Courthouse Parking Space Deal
The county court awarded a parking space beside the courthouse to officials including county officials, the county nurse, the county farm agent, and the custodian for $1 a year. Signs warn that unauthorized use will lead to vehicle removal at a cost of $2.
Six Russian women set world record in group parachute jump
In Moscow on June 18, six parachutists jumped from 23,000 feet to claim a women's world group record. Also reported, Joe Schneider of the St. Louis Bicycle Club rode 125 miles to this city, starting at 6 a.m. and arriving at 6 p.m., with two hours rain delay and an extra hour for lunch.
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Moscow
Joe Schneider
St. Louis
Anther
Missouri group attacks lobby in legislature in sharp terms
Missouri joint labor legislative committee criticized special interests for disgraceful skullduggery during the 58th general assembly. The report says lobbies worked openly, with some House members seen conferring with them during sessions, while others defended honest duties. The committee notes most members avoided the disgraceful conduct.
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Joint Labor Legislative Committee
Washington
Missouri Joint Labor Legislative Committee
Missouri General Assembly
H. H. Washburn, Jr
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Assembly
Kansas Guard Leaving Columbus Strike Area
National Guard troops sent to southeastern Kansas to enforce peace among striking miners and smelter workers are being sent home. Col. Charles H. Browne said 100 men and seven officers remain on duty with possible redeployment within a day or ten days. No serious incidents since the strike began two months ago. about 80 percent of tri state area miners in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma are back at work.
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Columbus
Kan
National Guard
Kansas
Charles H. Browne
Horten
Tristate
Missouri
Oklahoma
Youth reports Kansas City robbery and beating
Tate Weston of Alton Illinois claims he was robbed and beaten in Kansas City and placed on an eastbound bus home. Found dazed at 319 West High Street he said he left Alton for Colorado Springs and was robbed of about $30 after being accosted by strangers. Police hold him pending word from his father.
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Kansas City
Tate Weston
Washington Street
Alton
319 West High Street
Weston
Colorado Springs
Colo
Allen
West High Street
Polite
Ailton
Price fixing amendment defeated in A A R bill vote
Washington June 18 The House administration forces defeated an amendment to the agricultural adjustment administration bill that would have let the secretary set minimum retail prices for farm products and later maximum consumer prices beyond which commodities could not be sold The proposal from Rep O Malley Wis was rejected without a record vote firing up debate before the final passage move
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Washington
House
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Fhoras O. Malley
Wis
O'Malley
McIninch Funeral Services Set For Wednesday
George McIninch, his wife, and brother David McIninch who died after a Sunday auto accident near Hubbard Indiana will have funeral services Wednesday afternoon at Fi Christian Church with burial at Mount Mora Cemetery in St. Joseph Missouri.
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ST. Joseph
George McIninch
David McIninch
Hubbard
Fi Christian Church
Mount Mora Cemetery
Testify Against Father in Trial for Murder
Clara and John Ricci testified against their father Gabriele Ricci in Macon Missouri as he faces murder charges in the death of his wife Della on March 9, 1935. Clara said Mrs. Ricci was in good health and recounted how after his return from a mine job he drank, abused her, attacked her with a poker, and was said to have threatened her with a gun.
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Macon
Clara
John Ricci
Gabrilei Ricci
Della
Ricci
Changes in Labor and Trade Practices Probed by NRA
Washington June 18 AP The new NRA is directed to examine closely changes in labor standards or fair trade practices after code abolition. President Roosevelt says a careful, impartial committee should supervise the work and recommends a management labor representative with departmental designations. The letter directs a division to accumulate check and report on changes in labor standards or fair practice provisions of codes after abolition.
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Washington
NRA
Roosevelt
James L. O'Neill
Firecracker incident and Chamber of Commerce plans
Alderman Carl Walz was struck by a firecracker and his trousers were burned before he could extinguish the flames. Walz refused to prosecute. The Chamber of Commerce discussed fall show plans with public works, swimming pool, and industries, and tentatively set October 60 for horse breeding prizes. A joint city county school officials meeting is planned next Monday night to coordinate public works. Oberman and Company payroll totals over 800000 since April 1 1930 under the current contract. Playground activities funding via FERA recreation program endorsed. A joint Chamber of Commerce committee meeting will be called to determine funding and distribution details.
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Carl Walz
Walz
Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Committee
Missouri Valley Horse Breeders Association
Central Missouri
Oberman
Committee On Industries
Chamber of Commercce
Oberman and Company
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Fly Council
Saya
Mayor Orders Crackdown on Firecracker Throwers
Mayors action after Alderman Walx narrowly escaped harm and reports of vandalism during National Birthday events. Police to arrest and prosecute anyone throwing firecrackers or explosives in yards or at cars and pedestrians to ensure a safe Fourth of July in Jefferson City.
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Means Ray
Ray Ool
Carl Walx
Jefferson City
Baden and Edwards Begin Life Terms
Joe Luck Braden, 35, and Biur us E Edwards, Thayer Mo, were sentenced to life in Missouri state prison for the murder of Oscar Bushart, Edwards stepson. Dawson, who testified, received a life sentence earlier. Braden and Dawson admitted Edwards hired them to kill Bushart for a $4000 insurance with a $500 bonus plus $300 if death seemed accidental.
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Joe “Luck
Braden
Biurus
E. Edwards
Thayer
Reasoy
Fareh
Edwards
Oscar Bushart
Ihe
Dawson
West Plains
Wali
J. E. Threlkeld
Bracen
Oregon County
Bushart
Nodaway County Farmers Discouraged Over Late Planting
Maryville Mo June 18 AP Nodaway county farmers faced a ruined outlook for a corn crop after last night’s rains of two to three inches. Planting is only about one third complete and the window to harvest is closing as high winds overflow small streams and push rivers to flood stage.
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Maryville
Nodaway County
Prominent Morgan County farmer and former judge dies
James Monroe Milburn, 64, longtime Morgan County farmer and former county judge, died at St. Mary's Hospital after an unsuccessful operation on May 30. Residing near Barnett most of his life, Milburn led a fine local farm and later served as president of the Farmers Produce Board in St. Louis. He is survived by widow Clara T. Milburn, three sons Clarence M. Milburn Lester Milburn Glenn Milburn, and four daughters Bertha Lehman Iva Bixler of Versailles and Mrs. Rev. Kidwell of Barnett. funeral from Hopewell Baptist Church.
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James Monroe Milburn
Morgan County
Weav Ls
St. Mary's Hospital
Aulburn
Barnett
Farmers Produce Board
St. Louis
Clara T. Milburn
Clarence M
Lester
Glenn Milburn
Poundstone Faces Impeachment Over City Funds
Sedalia Missouri June 18 AP The mayor B Poundstone serving his third term prepared a defense against impeachment charges by the city council finance committee on three counts alleging use of municipal funds without authority. Accused of buying an insurance policy without consent on the disposal plant, executing a chattel mortgage for police cars against ordinance, and paying for a third machine without council approval. The hearing is set for June 24 as he seeks more time to prepare.
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Sedalia
B. Poundstone
City Council
Poundstone
Navy Recruiting Station Seeks Complete Navy Roll
U S Navy Recruiting Station seeks a complete list of men who have served. Ex Navy men in the vicinity are asked to send names present address rate at discharge enlistment and discharge dates plus ships and stations served on.
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U. S. Navy
United States Navy
School board deadlocked on architect selection in Jefferson City
The Jefferson City school board debated for nearly four hours without agreeing on an architect to design new school buildings. A. Smith of Kansas City and Felt, Dunham and Kyieha led the vote with others receiving some support. If party lines hold, Roger V. Smith may be summoned to break the tie, though officials expect no call. Meanwhile plans progress to acquire land for an athletic field adjoining the junior college, with costs estimated under 100000 including site prep. Government agencies indicate labor-intensive projects may receive preference, and space concerns division persists over field size and elevation adjustments. c. A. Smith, Kansas City, praised the Tulsa stadium plans as ideal and ample.
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Jefferson City
A. Smith
Kansas City
Felt
Dunham and
Kyieha
Saylor and Owen
Kansas
Gily
Willian B. Itner, Inc
St. Louis
Smith and Felt and Company
Roger V. Smith
Junior College
YERA
PWA
Richard Fowler
Fowler
C. A. Smith
Tulsa
Foreign periodicals confiscated in Berlin
Berlin police seized 21 foreign newspapers periodicals and pamphlets including the New York Times issues from June 2 to June 6 and all pamphlets by J R Rutherford published by the Watchtower and Bible Tract Society of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York Times
J. R. Rutherford
Watchtower and Bible Tract Society of
Brooklyn
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Viercy
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Casey
Clark
Kinney
Donnelly
Bragan
Alton, Ll
McIninch
Departments of Commerce and Labor
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Colt Show
Ray
Brower
Baden and
Serk Navy
Smith
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