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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
1
Sam De Taez De Luca, a San Jose fruit grower, was shot on the lawn of his mother in law and died at City Hospital. He named no suspect and police linked the killing to three prior slayings, including a saloonkeeper. De Luca had been visiting with his wife and eight children.
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to deny a proposed 15 percent rise in railroad freight rates for Middle Western shippers. He called the move astounding and noted conditions in the region demand lower rates, recalling a prior grain rate decrease ordered by the commission.
In northeast Missouri, Farmers State Bank Conception Junction and Andrew County Bank Savannah closed with no reason stated by the state finance department. Farmers State lists resources and deposits near 89 thousand and 49 thousand respectively, while Andrew County shows larger loan and deposit figures. Federal examiner R A Miller to supervise the closures. In Chillicothe, First National Bank also shut down today under director order and inspection.
Atlanta Mayor J L Key returns with 18 peers from a goodwill tour, calling some colleagues nitwits and accusing Prohibition of corroding US government. Los Angeles Mayor John Porter faces recall pressure over champagne remarks. The group offered thanks to the French government amid mixed reactions. Meanwhile at Jefferson Barracks, an unidentified man’s body washed ashore in the Mississippi, believed to have been in the water for about a week.
France's Armand Fallieres, once president from 1906 to 1913, died suddenly aged 39. He previously led the senate and held ministerial posts, counted royalty among confidants, and was linked to European leaders including King Edward and King George V. The Mexico Ledger notes light gossip and farming tips on Sudan seeding and bluestone use for sheep.
Elliott R. Hathaway of Fall River testified about a March 28 tryst with Miss Verna Russell on trial for her murder in Newport R I The nurse student awaited him at Cruesdale Hospital and a date followed with plans to visit a Providence fiancé but restrictions led to a ride and gin from a bootlegger The witness recalled their first meeting in January when he saw her at the hospital and a later message from her via a friend.
In Vera Cruz a riot during a priest’s funeral in Huatusco killed the town chief of police, two officers, and three civilians. Police tried to quell clashes after an ambush and many were injured. Dispatches report quiet returns as authorities restore order. The event drew telegrams from priests denying Catholic involvement in instigating the attack. Also noted: a 1200 pound meteorite, the largest ever found, on display at Chicago’s Field Museum.
Two Missouri convicts Charles McDonald and George Iann escaped from a prison farm near the facility last Thursday. They were captured at Calgood yesterday and returned to incarceration. McDonald, serving five years for manslaughter from Lincoln county since January 6, 1931, and Iann, under ten years for felonious assault from Cass county since March 11, 1931, were recaptured. The note mentions a chinch bug migration period lasting two to three weeks.
Attorney General Stratton Shar has appointed Herbert S. Hadley Jr of Kansas City as an assistant attorney general in charge of special assignments. Hadley is the son of the late Herbert S. Hadley who served as attorney general of Missouri before becoming governor.
Mrs. M. E. Gorman wife of Mansfield postmaster was found dead Saturday night in a cistern at their new Wright county home. Her shoes lay at the edge and she had suffered ill health recently. The Gormans are among Wright county's most prominent citizens.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy paying up to 3100 a month for 24 months for disability and 1000.02 for death, costing less than 1 cent a day. Over 68,000 already have this protection. Ages 10 to 70 eligible. Send name address age and beneficiary details for a 10 day free inspection. no money or medical exam required. Limited offer.
About 100 shots were fired as striking coal miners confronted deputy sheriffs guarding the Wildwood mine near Pittsburgh. One man, a striker, was killed and nine injured. a mine guard was among the wounded. Nearly two score people were arrested as the crowd dispersed after tear gas and riot guns were used. The National Miners Union had organized the march to enforce a court order prohibiting picketing.
Ruth Nichols took off from Playa Bennett Airport at 2:22 p.m. for St. John, New Brunswick, in the white and gold monoplane as she pursues the first feminine solo Atlantic crossing. The departure was reported from New York on June 22.
Sedalia scene reports Herbert and John Bass two Negro brothers drowned in Muddy Creek west of the city while fishing. Their bodies were recovered shortly before noon today, ending a grim inland drowning incident.
Miss Inez Anderson, 26, died during a church duet at Cavalry Baptist Church in Kansas City. Physicians cited heart disease as the cause. She sang the unfinished hymn Heard the Voice of Jesus Say when she collapsed, with cousin Ruth Johnson nearby.
Two girls, Alice Jean Simmons aged 10 and Virginia Simmons aged 14, died after eating chicken sandwiches at a family reunion near Greenfield. Mothers says sandwiches made at home. capsules found in food. Coroner awaits analysis report as others, including Horace N. Jackson and Lester Carr, remain in critical condition. Church revival in a tent at Miller and Jefferson Streets noted in venue.
The submarine Nautilus under Sir Hubert Wilking arrived at Cork harbor aboard the USS Wyoming after a 17 day Atlantic crossing. First leg of an undersea cruise to the North Pole suffered motor failure, depleted batteries, and damaged bridge and periscope. crew battened down as repairs were made and part of the crew fell ill.
Two hundred eighty candidates for admission to the Missouri bar arrived for the June examinations conducted by the state board of law examiners. Six women are among those taking tests in the Hall of Representatives and the state Senate chambers. Examinations conclude Wednesday.
A St Louis youth Carl J Smith, 19, was killed near Festus, Missouri, when his motorcycle collided with an automobile late yesterday. A verdict of accidental death was returned. funeral planned at Van Buren, Missouri.
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