Otis Denounces Thugs Ruffians at Kansas City
Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis sentenced five defendants for vote frauds in the last November election in Kansas City. The penalties ranged up to five years in prison and fines. Joseph F. Maher, 29, a Democratic precinct captain tied to T. J. Pendergast, received five years and $500. The judge called him the chief conspirator who directed thugs and the mutilation and forging of ballots. Don DePasce received three years and $500. The remarks labeled the defendants as thugs and ruffians, emphasizing that brains should outrank brawn.
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Vote fraud trials heat federal courtroom in Kansas
Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis sentences six people amid heated vote fraud cases. Marie Ogden, 32, Republican judge, gets four years and a $500 fine for involvement in adulterating ballots. Herbert Campbell, police garage foreman, receives two years with probation bio and admonitions on duty. Myrtle E. Middleton, 40, Democrat who served as a Republican judge, gets three months in jail and a $100 fine for acquiescing in outrages upon citizens. The government reports 46 convictions with no acquittals as Otis notes the need to avoid mistrials due to juror illness in hot courtrooms.
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Weather Update Night Tonight and Wednesday Warmth Rise
Tonight and Wednesday see rising temperature with slight cooling in east and south areas tonight. Warmer Wednesday in the northwest. River stage readings show Keokuk and Kansas City rising while several other gauges fall or hold steady. Lake level notes indicate minor changes and a few locations near full reserve.
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Johnstown Mayor Appeals to F D R
Johnstown mayor Daniel J. Shields telegraphed President Roosevelt urging action against the John L. Lewis Steel Union forces to prevent violence. He also asked Governor Earle to place state police at reservoirs after two water lines were dynamited at Bethlehem Steel Cambria Works.
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Breuer to hear injunction on Nix and Andy tavern
Circuit Judge Hanson Breuer of Gasconade county will hear Prosecuting Attorney Carl F. Wymore s bid for a temporary injunction to close the Nix and Andy tavern in Washington Park. Judge Sevier granted a venue change but Breuer must hear the case locally. Delays due to Breuer s health were noted, with possible early appearance requested after Levine s decision. S T Nix and Andy Rutledge said the judge faced undue influence claims. Circuit Clerk Lone also announced Helen Scheperle s divorce from Hugo Scheperle, a separation dated April 25 with maiden name Helen McKinney restored and household effects awarded.
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Engineer Dies of Heart Disease While In Charge of River Work
Charles C. Folsom, 55, an engineer overseeing Missouri river improvement from Rule, Nebraska to St. Louis, died of heart disease at his Kansas City home. He had supervised construction near St. Joseph and Washington, Missouri, and served in the War Department's engineering division since 1918. Also, three elderly former slaves filed for social security benefits this week, listing their names and ages with county welfare officials.
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Bellevue Flood Debate Over Earthen Dike Break
Bellevue faced a flood crisis as officials debated deliberately breaching an earthen dike to release impounded waters and flood the city rather than endure a wet scourge for another week. Heavy rain created underground rivers that delay drainage for days, with a railroad embankment hiding a 2000 acre lake up to 30 feet deep, 360 homes damaged and 100 families displaced by street water.
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Woman shoots self and two children in Detroit tragedy
In Detroit a woman, Belva Dickson, 44, shot herself and her two sons after a dispute. Homey Dickson forced entry into their locked bedroom to find Belva dead. the elder son Donald, 6, died shortly after arrival at a hospital, while infant Joseph, 16 months, was in critical condition with a bullet in his brain.
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Navy testifies before grand jury in vote fraud probe
Kansas City reports Richard N. Navy of Jefferson City a former state treasurer appeared before a federal grand jury investigating bond arrangements tied to vote frauds. Navy sat in the grand jury room for 45 minutes as a witness.
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Probing $1200 Check At Federal Office
A. L. Forbis, 20, a messenger in the federal treasury, is being quizzed at the county jail over a missing $1,200 government check. He says a punchboard operator gave him the check after he punched the winning number and that the man claimed to be a local contractor. Authorities consider forgery charges pending based on his statements and the investigation. Forbis told reporters he believed the check was legitimate after verifying the recipient’s name in a phone book. He also placed a classified ad to locate two other men tied to a Ranch purchase.
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WANTED ON CHARGE OF PASSING BAD CHECK
Prosecutor Carl P. Wymore filed charges late yesterday against Gail Steffens in Justice John G. Leslie's court for issuing a bogus check. Steffens allegedly defrauded A. W. Brasse, manager of a local finance company, with a $30 check drawn on the Community Bank.
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Renovation Under Way At Missouri Executive Mansion
State officials announce a 55000 renovation of the Missouri Executive Mansion. Painting and exterior work begin, with a new wing for a first flag kitchen and basement remodeling to create a three-car garage. A walnut floor and modern lighting are planned as part of the upgrades.
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Spot Regan Starts 15 Year Sentence
John Regan of St Louis, convicted of second degree murder for shooting Clifford Appler, surrendered at the state prison to serve a 15 year term per state supreme court upholding. A rehearing request was filed with the court by attorney Keytesville representative John D. Taylor.
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Vanderlip Dies in New York at 72
Frank A. Vanderlip, veteran financier and former president of National City Bank of New York, died in a New York hospital after a several week illness. A native of Aurora, Illinois, he began as a violinist's apprentice and rose to lead a major financial institution before retiring in 1919. He was hospitalized June 16 for observation after an illness in California eight months earlier.
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Ice Fund Campaign Donations Report
Contributions totaled 14.50 with donors including Scruggs Guhleman Lumber S10 Dunlop Tire Bra Sorority Siwigina Tau Ale and gach 1.
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Zeeland Confers On Stabilization Talks With Roosevelt
Washington June 29 Premier Van Zeeland of Belgium resumed with Secretary Hull his world economic stabilization talks after returning from New York. He conferred with President Roosevelt and Secretary of State on the subject, following meetings held last Wednesday and Thursday. Bonds for Factory in Lamar Missouri A special city election was held to consider a small tax to issue 330,000 in city warrants to build a local factory for the Lee Hat Company of Connecticut. Woman Dies In Fort Smith Arkansas Myrs Seytus listed on Sebastian county records as 95 years old, died after a long illness.
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Heavy patrol planned for lake region during Fourth weekend
Jefferson Gily announced heavy patrol as state highway patrols tighten measures around the lake region for the double holiday. Capt. L E Eslick said patrols will monitor day and night around the dam and along Highway No 5 due to expected heavy traffic through Sunday and Monday. Lions Club fireworks festival at McClung Park aims to raise funds for a playground project. Public offices, police and fire departments will close Monday for Independence Day observances.
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Death sentences for Kansas killers set for October
Topeka June 29 AP Federal Judge Richard J. Hopkins pronounced death sentences by hanging for Robert J. Suhay and Glen J. Applegate, convicted of fatally shooting Federal Agent Wimberly W. Baker during a 18,000 dollar post office robbery. The defendants offered no defense and their executions are scheduled for October 1 after denying a new trial motion.
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Forty-seven Far East spies executed, officials say
Moscow reports that thirty-seven persons were executed in the Far East as traitors and spies. The executions were disclosed today, bringing the total in the Far East to sixteen according to official figures.
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Stark Launches Prison Project at Ceremonies
Governor Lloyd C. Stark broke ground for Missouri’s modern penal system in Jefferson City with a $2.75 million rehabilitation program. Photo-friendly ceremony featured Mayor Jesse N. Owens and a bipartisan advisory board as officials outlined future construction including an administration building, kitchen, hospital, garages, two cell blocks, two factory units, and dormitories.
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