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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

5

Hoover Plans and Franco Italian Reactions on War Debts

Paris reports France reserves judgment on Hoover war debt proposal while noting that applying the plan could hinder return to the Young plan. Rome signals acceptance with reservations and a conference will review limits on political aims. Washington reports ongoing congressional sentiment and rapid action urged by officials.

Paris Finance Ministry Youngs Rome Hoover de Martini Mussolini Tomorroy Washington Congress France White .House Belgium Stimson State Department Treasury Federal Reserve Reichsbank

Fishing rights at Lake of the Ozarks unchanged after dam completion

Julius Meyer hardt of the Missouri Game and Fish Department says fishing rights on the Osage River and Lake of the Ozarks remain unchanged after Bagnell Dam. Anglers may fish from any lake point, with artificial bait prohibited within 100 feet of the dam and a three mile zone below the dam prohibited.

Bagnell Osage Lake of the Ozarks Julius Meyerhardt Missouri Game and Fish Department Missouri State Game and Fish Department

Doctor Saves Johnson From Drunk Charge

John Johnson drank heavily early Monday and was too unstable to appear in police court. A city physician treated him for hours and he later calmed somewhat, though he remained unsteady as he wandered and needed guidance.

John Johnson

Services for H Schlueter Held in Taos and Westphalia

Henry Schlueter 78 a Taos resident with Westphalia roots died after a three week illness. Partial services will be held tomorrow in Taos with burial at Westphalia. He left a widow Caroline Eiken Taos and four children Edward Fick St Louis Anton Schlueter Freeburg Ben Schlueter Westphalia and August Schlueter Jefferson City plus seven step children and extended in laws. He was a stonemason by trade and survived by siblings and in laws.

Henry Schlueter Taos Westphalia Schleuter Caroline Eiken

Small Towns Hold Their Own in Retail Trade

Census expert Charles D. Bohannan says small towns retain retail strength near large cities. He notes over half of retail buyers live in smaller towns or on farms and cites a 1,500 resident town near a 900,000 city with per capita retail sales over $1000 versus the big town’s $700.

Washington Charles D. Bohannan Bohannan

Parallel Parking Rules To Start In A Few Days

Mayor Henry Asel signed the parallel parking law and, after street department preparations, the rule will take effect with red painted fire plugs and marked spaces for each car. Police will guide drivers on entering and exiting designated spots and the two hour sparking law also becomes effective replacing the one hour limit.

Henry Asel

Fair and Continued Warm For Tonight

Missouri weather forecast calls for mostly fair skies and continued warmth tonight with warmer conditions along Lake Michigan. South Missouri should stay mostly fair with possible showers or thunderstorms in the north tonight and Wednesday. River stages and road conditions are reported clear with good driving throughout Missouri.

Missouri Wernes Tilimniss Mgnt Lake Michigan Associated Press Frank Ely Atwood Republican OSS Carrollton Wil Waverly Liam T. Ragland Paris Sponvilter Missouri Suarsaw Reimann Bei Floi

Library board member defends mayor on tax cut proposal

Julius A. Gonrath, library board member, defended Mayor Henry C. Asel’s plan to cut library taxes. He said a faulty treasury report misled the mayor into considering a two mill reduction. once corrected, the mayor withdrew support.

Julius A. Gonrath Henry CG. Asel Conrath Capital News Free Public Library Asel Balarite

Pauline Starke Granted Divorce from Jack White in Los Angeles

Pauline Starke, motion picture actress, was granted a divorce from husband Jack White, film producer, in Superior Court here. She cited cruelty. They wed in San Francisco on September 4 1927 and separated January 19. Starke filed for separate maintenance last April seeking 100000 in division of property. White was ordered to pay 400 monthly alimony before a settlement was reached out of court.

Los Angeles Pauline Starke Jack White San Francisco Miss Starke Dnvision White Coure

Recorder Le Page boosts 1931 marriage licenses count

County Recorder Henry G. Le Page issued two licenses today and sits eight ahead of his daily record for 1931. The couples marrying today were Ernest William Gangwish and Mary Anna Eliethermes, and Pat Raymond Perkins and Eulalia America Elsewrath. Earlier on Monday licenses went to Earl Trigg and Lena Fible, and Marion Day and Allen Hall.

Henry G. le Page Ernest William Gangwish Jefferson City Mary Anna Eliethermes Linn Pat Raymond Perkins Eulalia America Elsewrath Gasconade Earl Trigg New Bloomfield Lena Fible Hannibal Marion Day Chamois Allene Hall Sedalia

Kansas City Man Heads Frisco Workers

George M. Forster of Kansas City was elected president of the Frisco Veterans Employees Association at the annual meeting. George Daniels of Ft. Smith was named president of the old timers forty year club and Mrs. Charles Ring of Monett was elected president of the women's auxiliary.

Springfield George M. Forster Kansas City Frisco Veteran Employees Association George Daniels Ft. Smith Old Timers Forty Year Club Charles Ring Monett Women’s Auxiliary

Caulfield Flies to Kansas City

Governor Caulfield departed this afternoon in a cabin airplane for Kansas City to meet the Kansas City Steuber team tonight. He was accompanied by his daughter Mrs. Lucina of Providence, AL, visiting at the executive mansion.

Caulfield Kansas City Steuber Luc,na Providence Executive Mansion

Mayor appoints Gustave Schweiz as building inspector

Mayor Henry C. Asel announced the appointment of Gustave Schweiz to lead the building department. Schweiz is a longtime carpenter and builder, chosen from six applicants, and will take charge immediately.

Henry C. Asel Gustave Schweiz Schwartz Asel

Optimism in Local Industries Reported by Chamber of Commerce

The industries committee reported a definite optimistic condition in local industry at a board meeting. Firms like Tweedie Corporation and Main Street Factory expanded output, while Botz Printing and Oberman Manufacturing noted higher orders. Directors plan a three month southern Missourian and northern Arkansas studytrip by car to examine civic, commercial, and industrial development.

Industries Committee The Chamber of Commerce Te Board of Directors Tweedie Corporation Main Street International Shoe Co Lee's Tire Chain Co Botz Printing Co Oberman Manufacturing Co Chamber Southern Missour Arkansas Little Rock

Ina Men Thought Dead Found Alive Ran For Governor Garner

Hancock county Sheriff E P Hanson announced that a man found bound near Garner is identified as John Smith missing Perry resident and former Farmer-Labor candidate for governor. Fingerprints confirmed by Harold Gesser. Smith vanished January and was once believed dead after a burned truck found near Denis February 4.

Garner Cheriff E. P Hanson Hancock County John Smith Perry Smith Harold Gesser State Bureau of Identification Hanson Iown Denis

Somebody's Boy to Be Buried in Riverview Cemetery

An unidentified rail accident victim, called somebody's boy, will be buried in Riverview cemetery. DeMolays will carry the casket, a Salvation Army quartette will sing, and Col. Watson of the Columbia Tribune provides a wreath. Mr Gordon funds burial costs and shroud.

Ind Wysmore-Gordon Thorpe Gordon Riverview Cemetery Gordon Riverview Zor Salvation Army Poubister Col. Watson The Columbia Tribune Jefferson City

Deny New Trial for Eight Negroes in Scottsboro Case

Scottsboro Alabama June 2. Judge A E B Hawkins denied a request for a new trial for eight black youths convicted in April of attacking two white girls on a freight train and sentenced to death. Attorneys filed notice of appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court, which recently stayed execution set for July 10.

Scottsboro Ala A. EB. Hawkins Alabama Supreme Court

Hamtramck Mayor and 14 Plead Indicted by Grand Jury

Detroit AP report says the Hamtramck mayor and 14 others including several public officials were named in 10 indictments handed down by the circuit court grand jury last Saturday. Charges include conspiracy to accept bribes operating disorderly houses accepting bribes in city contracts and in public works contracts.

Detroit Hamtramck Circuit Anet City du Ng Department of Public Works

New Phone Schedule Suspended for 120 Days in Missouri Towns

United Telephone Company filed a new rate schedule with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The commission ordered a 120 day suspension to study effects on subscribers in sixty towns including Appleton City, Warsaw, Clinton, Rolla, Osage City, Lexington, and others across western and northwestern Missouri.

United Telephone Company Missouri State Public Service Commission Appleton City Bunceton Cole

State restates control over convicts until full sentence

Missouri officials under Governor Caulfield and Parole Commissioner Brown shift seven twelfths rule releases to conditional commutation. Discharged prisoners must report their arrival, stay out of narcotics, leave Cole County, and avoid liquor while officials transition to welfare agency support and employment help. The plan seeks to reduce violations and improve oversight.

Missouri Cufield Dwight Brown Prison Board Cols County Caulfield Dentbire Nem Gtd Ithe Enlef Brown Hha

Swallowed Steeple. X Ray Shows Progress

John Owen a 15 year old from near Osage Bluff swallowed a steeple and was brought in for treatment. An X ray reported progress and his condition was satisfactory. Doctors said the danger of the sharp piece remains but no serious complications are expected.

John Owen Osage Bluff Owens

Auto Accidents Reported as Traffic Crackdown Takes Effect

Robert Scholten, former traffic officer, involved in a collision on Dunklin Street. Hugo Frank’s car hit a Schmidt Dairy Truck at Jackson and Hickory. both incidents left minor damage and no serious injuries as city enforcers curb reckless driving.

Capial Ciy Robert Scholten Bar W. Jenkins Harry 8. Parker Herman Guris Dunklin Street Dunklin Scholten Arcident Hugo Frank Schmidt Jackson Hickory Street Frank Seth Hickory

Woods Bros Secure Major Government Contract

Memphis Tennessee June 23 A contract worth about 1 060 000 for pile dikes to stabilize Mississippi River navigation from New Madrid Missouri to Memphis was awarded to Woods Brothers Construction Company Lincoln Nebraska by Major Brehon B Somervell US District Engineer The project includes 2200 feet of pile dikes at Caruthersville Missouri Work begins within ten days and ends by November 1 Employment will reach 900 to 1000 workers.

Memphis, Tenn New Madrid Memphis Woods Brothers Construction Company Lincoln Neh Brehon B. Somervell U. S Caruthersville

Robbery Charge Leads to Arrest of Veteran Hospital Inmate

Wade Cummins about 45, a patient at the United States Veteran Hospital in Excelsior Springs, Mo., was arrested on request of Sheriff Newt Purcell of Elkado, Kansas, for an Augusta bank robbery on May 24. Deputy Sheriff Joe Brock made the arrest at the hospital. Cummins agreed to waive extradition and return to Kansas.

Excelsior Springs Wade Cummins United States Veteran Hospital Newt Purcell Elacrado Kansas Augusta Kan Joe Brock Commins Wichita Kas Brock

Schmidt Wins Civil Suit in J P Court

Judge W P Smithy presided as verdict favored plaintiff Charles R Schmidt in a damage claim against Erma Foster and siblings arising from a June 3 1931 Nash Sedan collision at Lafayette and High Streets. Damages totaling 5740 awarded. defense plans an appeal. attorney Barry Buchanan recently admitted to Missouri bar.

W. P. Smithy Plainters Charles Rt. Schmidt Chae Erema Foster Snr Fox Lafayette and High Streets Nash Clarence Doster Erma Luhmidt H. P. Lavf Tee Fendants

Hoover asks states to test sound films for schools

President Hoover directs governors to have state superintendents select a boy or girl to attend tests in Washington on July 6 at George Washington University. A film company will provide educational films for evaluation to determine potential value for public school instruction.

Washington Hoover Office of Education Walter Newton George Washington University

Missouri Pacific reports 25 new industries in Missouri Bay area

St Louis June 23 A P The Missouri Pacific announces a revival in business with 25 new industries located along its lines in Mays. The statement from L W Baldwin president of Missouri Pacific lines notes growth as the railroad expands into Grif Coss and International Great Northern routes.

ST. Louis L. W. Baldwin Missouri Pacific Mays Grif International- Great Northern

Prominent Cole County Pioneer Woman Dies at 93

Mrs. Mary Gordon Hendy widow of John W. Gordon and Rev J F Wendy longtime Cole County resident dies at 429 East Capitol Avenue after an infirm illness. She supported churches and charities and was active with GD Co and DALA. Funeral plans await word from Minneapolis as services are set near Rivers View Cemetery with Rev A Black officiating.

Mary Gordon Hendy Missouri East Capitol Avenue Hendy Mary Houston McMillen Cynthiana Gordon Cole County Clask Mey Samuel Memitlen J. F. Wendy Te Presbyterian Church Lindanwood College Wendy Tab. Oy Tiisees Wh McMillen Minneapolis Georg Rumsey Nevada Henrietta McMillen This City Emmn Rumsey GD. Co DALA A. Black Presbyterian Church Rivers View Cemetery

Hodge Nominated for Commander of Spanish War Vets

Moberly Missouri dates June 22 AP report Missouri Spanish American War Veterans convention adopts a resolution calling for equal adjusted compensation for Spain Cuban Philippines veterans and a transfer of National Cemeteries supervision to the Veterans Bureau. B F Weaver A J Weiss W B Hodge nominated state commander as parade by American Legion Dram Corps and Boy Scouts draws about one thousand people.

Moberly APF IAP Missouri Spain Cmn Hoover War Department Veteran's Bureau B. F. Weaver Overland A. J. Weiss St. Louis W. B. Hodge Jefferson City American Legion Dram Corps Macon Marceline

Woman Fatally Injured In Kansas Auto Crash

Mrs. J. Bruno Ruchinski 49 of Kansas City Kansas died after a car overturning near Concordia while returning from a vacation trip to Belleville. Her husband and sonwere in the vehicle. she died in a Concordia hospital. Her brother and two sisters from St Joseph Missouri are mentioned as relatives.

Goncordia Kas J. Bruno Ruchinski Kansas City Belleville Ruckinski Frank Seymanski Tillie. Usner Rose Crepedlowski St. Joseph, Mo

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