Murder solved claim on Lingle case as gangster arrested
Chicago authorities claim a solution to the Alfred E. Lingle murder is found with the arrest of Leo Brothers a St. Louis gangster known as Louis Bader Identified by witnesses Roche state investigator said the man would face the electric chair if confirmed Officials disclosed the capture followed days of surveillance and a careful setup at the Lake Crest Drive apartment Chicago detectives aided by a federal official carried out the December 21 arrest after Brothers resisted and surrendered the revolver on his dresser was found during the raid
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Chicago
Alfred E. Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Leo Brothers
St. Louis
Lingle
Patrick Roche
State Attorney's Office
Louis
Buster” Bader
Lingie
Roche
John de Blasi
Alfred E. Je
John A. Swanson
Pamely
Mesa Brothers
Brothers
Excelsior Spri Rings
Pacer
Lake Crestive Apartments
Rete
Abase Haebsch
Federal
D Iefene
Justice
Lake Crest Drive
Miss Huebsch
Fred Joyner
Walter Wendt
Oil Market Still Sought by Independent Kansas Oklahoma Wells
New York Jan 8 AP Marketing of free base oil produced independently by wells in Kansas and Oklahoma drew focus of American Petroleum Institute directors. With Prairie Oil and Gas withdrawing on January 1 there was no market for producers. A committee plans to market 18 000 to 20 000 barrels daily from wells near existing pipelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas
Oklahoma
American Petroleum Institute
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Institute
Weather report fragment with cloudy skies and light rain
A fragmented weather item notes overcast conditions tonight and Friday with possible snow in the far south. It mentions morning clouds in Manhattan and Salina, light rain at Ottawa, and dirt-road conditions in Glas County. Temperature data shows a low near 38 and a 7 p.m. yesterday reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Salina
Ottewa
Glas County
Speakership Prospects Stir Legislators Across Party Lines
Topeka Jan 8 AP Representative W E Broadie Republican Edwards county said he is emphatically in the race for the speakership and denied withdrawing in favor of W H Vernon Republican Pawnee county. Republicans holding 76 of 125 seats plan a Monday caucus to decide the race unless cross party support forms a coalition. Broadie and Vernon are seen as conservative faction candidates while progressive Republicans push Hal Harlan E H Rees Don Fossey and Frank Carlson as alternatives. Senate leadership expected to stay unchanged with holdovers from 1929.
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Topeke
W. E. Broadie
Edwards County
House of Representatives
W. H. Vernon
Pawnee County
House
Broadie
Vernon
Hal Harlan
Riley County
E. H. Rees
Lyon
Don Fossey
Reno
Frank Carlson
Cloud
Senate
Bates City youth gets life for murder in Missouri
Kansas City, Jan 3 AP Homer Baldwin a 17 year old Kansas City Kansas boy was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Missouri State penitentiary after pleading guilty to murder related charges. He is described as part of a juvenile underworld led by Everett Haldiman who also faces life for the killing of a station operator in Tyre Kansas. A signed statement tied Baldwin to driving a car from which Haldiman and a 14 year old girl watched the murder. Baldwin denies the accusations.
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Kansas City
Homer Baldwin
Kan
Missouri State Ientiary
Baldwin
Everett Haldiman
Kansas State Penitentiary
Tyro
Clarence A. Burney
Fern McNabb
Haldiman
Dallas
Tex
McNabb
William Price
Leavenworth
State Ientiary
Lansing
John Siebel
Tyre
Murderer Is Given a Double Life Sentence
Fort Scott Kansas AP reports Alvin Payton 21 was sentenced to two life terms for the murder of Melvin C. Hamilton Lambe tte County undersheriff. One term for the murder and one under the habitual criminal code followed two prior prison terms. Magness, a bank robber, shot Hamilton and Sheriff Coad. Payton allegedly conspired with him.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Alvin Payton
Melvin C. Hamilton
Lambette County
Charles E. Trinkle
Hamilton
Here
Payton
Alfred Magness
State Penitentiary
Magnes
Coad
Roy McClain
Magness
Snyder Re-Elected to Head State Farm Bureau
Ralph Snyder of Manhattan was reelected president of the Kansas farm bureau at a Wichita convention. Dr. C. C. Wolf of Ottawa was reelected vice president and Mrs. Albert Miller of Dodge City named home community chairwoman. Directors elected for districts two, four, six and eight were T. H. Saund ers, Fort Scott. Carl Knause, Emporia. Earl Harper, Beardsley. and Thomas Weddle, Wichita.
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Wichita
Kan
Ralph Snyder
Manhattan
Jay
Kansas Farm Bureau
C. C. Wolf
Ottawa
Pen Dent
Albert Miller
Dodge City
T. H. Saunders
Fortett
Carl Knause
Emporia
Earl Harper
Beardsley
Thomas Weddle
Governor-elect Murray subpoenaed for injunctive hearing
Oklahoma City January 8 AP Governor-elect William H Murray was served a subpoena to attend Oklahoma county district court Saturday for a hearing on dissolving a restraining order in his suit over alleged settlement of Tom B Slick inheritance taxes Frank Carter state auditor-elect obtained the subpoena Carter and Murray defendants in the case intend to prevent a purported contract for settlement of the estate A Sale is formed Chicago and Alton railroad sale at public auction for 23000000 was confirmed by Federal Judge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slick
Oklahoma City
William H. Murray
Tom B. Slick
Frank Carter
Murray
Oklahoma County
Cliff Myers
Carter
Chicagor
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Judes
Sisckinners Age
Reaves to Attend Big Six Eligibility Meeting
Bean S W Reaves of the University of Oklahoma says he will attend a Big Six committee meeting in Lawrence Kansas. He provided available information to Dean George Shaad of Kansas about alleged recruitment of Oklahoma City players Williams and Kenneth Johnson. The Johnsons were at the center of a conference controversy last month when Oklahoma coach Hugh McDermott challenged their eligibility for Kansas. Kansas ruled them eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Big Six
Seasion
Eldridge
K. U
Dean S. W. Beyer
Iowa State
S. W. Reaves
Oklahoma
H. H. King
Kansas Sat
Agricultural College
Kansas
Phil No
K. A
Kansas City
William
Kenneth Johnson
Tom Bishop
Forrest Cox
Ormand Beach
Jeff King
Arch Stuck
George C. Shaad
K. U. Big
Hugh McDermott
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
New Driver Licensing Bill Proposed in Kansas City
Kansas City Kansas attorney H. S. Roberts announced a bill requiring motor car drivers to obtain licenses from county treasurers. The measure, to be sought at the next legislature session, would condition licensing on possession of liability insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
H. S. Roberts
Dry Law Report Ready to Go to Congress Soon
Washington dispatch reports a last minute bid by Congress to delay the enforcement commission’s report on prohibition failed. Insurgent leaders led by Judge William S Kenyon opposed further delay and pressured action. The commission faces immediate reporting and President Hoover plans to transmit his recommendations with the group’s long awaited prohibition report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Law Enforcement Commission
William S. Kenyon
Iowa
Wickersham
Hoovar
Commission
World Court foes claim ratification doomed in Senate
Senate world court opponents told Justice Kellogg there are enough pro votes to defeat American adherence ratification. The discussions occurred during Kellogg's visit to the Senate, where he once represented Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Frank B. Kellogg
Kellogg
Minnesota
Leap From Bridge Death Seeks Jay Cottrell Identity
A man about 25 from Charles City Iowa leaped from the Kaw River bridge and died. Jay Cottrell, believed to be the victim, had telegrammed Pratt, Kansas, asking for a ticket home and left a note for his mother and sister in Omaha. Mill workers and police attempted resuscitation and notified relatives as the body was taken to Funk Mortuary.
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Bulletin T. D
Funk
George Cottrell
Pratt
Jay Cottrell
Omaha
Charles City
Kaw River
Althe
Bowersock Mills
H. T. Jones
Nfine Department
Tengrsotorire Eut
Cottrell
J. C. Lehroyer
North
Fifth
Maple Streets
Olsca
New York
Bowersock Villa
J. M. Johnson
Ray Mill
Manning Henderson
Leslie Rose
Theodore Chariton
Funk Mortuary
Union Pacific
Pratt, Kans
Oklahoma Bank Bandits Escape in Bunning Fight
Three unmasked men robbed the American State bank at Porum, near Muskogee, taking about $3,800. A postmaster fired a shot. a traveling salesman and Sheriff McQuillan chased the car west toward Henryetta, but the robbers, described as young and roughly dressed, escaped after a running gun fight and the trail went cold about two miles behind.
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Muskogee
Okla
American State Bank
Porum
Here
A. Plunkett
U. S. Highway 66
Checotah
John McQuillan
McIntosh County
Henryetta
Henryettae
Lodge affairs to court over funds loss
The Mysterious Te trinal organization faced district court today over a $20 embezzlement from its funds. Attorney William Bradshaw claimed the lodge treasury holds about $170 but could reach several thousand with an inquiry. He sought an investigative inquiry for some dissatisfied members. The court session was held on the street tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothers of Frie
Richard Roeh Iide
William Bradshaw
Dol- Bradshaw
Bill Modifies Jones Law in Minge Offenses
The Stobbs bill to modify the Jones law passed final today after minor senate amendments. It now goes to the president with support from the Wickersham commission and Attorney General Mitchell. It creates a minor offense category for under one gallon of liquor, setting a $500 fine and up to six months imprisonment for first offenders and allows juryless trials to relieve court congestion.
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Washington
Stobbs
House
Senate
Wickersham Commission
Mitchell
Wickersham
Jurors Drawn for February District Court Term
The county office drew thirty six jurymen for the February term of district court set to open February 2. Notices are mailed to veniremen. A heavy docket is not expected, though several cases from November remain, including a fourth murder trial for Carl Wilson.
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Carl Wilson
Jefferson County
Wilson
Sam
Jonvacti
Dudge
Jen
John “Pat” Callihaw
D. F. Smith
Green
A. Pas Olson
William L. W. Benewell
E. B. Martin
Yi B. Laie
M. M. Bolder
J.J Eddy
A. I. Gilkison
H. Edmondson
J. ¢. Bievenson
B. Bit Woodbury
H. Hutchings
L. A. McPheeters
Eli Wilson
C. Carl
Galen Ware
Arthur Lawrence
Phil Ernst
A B. Carter
H. S Mitchell
C. de Ziesenis
Vic Johnson
Lloyd Purcell
Carl Graeber
Lawrence
Charley Dyer
Jack Dillon
Willow Joan
Harold Hatfard
Marion Rohammer
C. B. Shuck
C. A. Brown
Baldwin
Ray Mitchell
Grants
McNary Seeks Night Senate Sessions In January
Washington reports Senator McNary assistant Republican leader plans night senate sessions beginning next Monday to run three days weekly through January. Leaders aim to push vital appropriation bills and probe forces seeking an extra session. Sessions would run to 10 p.m. on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and to 6 p.m. on other days.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
Jose
Repudiates confession in Kansas City bank robbery case
Edward Red Alton, jailed after pleading guilty to first degree robbery, seeks a writ of habeas corpus claiming police torture before his confession related to an Interstate National Bank role. The filing challenges the 20 hours of alleged coercion and notes the court proceedings before District Judge Clarence A. Pamaye. Also listed are intramural basketball results from the University of Kansas with six games announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Interstate National Bank
Edward
Red) Alton
Alton
Clarence A
Reece Held in Butter Racket Case
Robert A. Reece, 50, former meat market operator and traveling salesman, was arrested on charges of misbranding and selling butter labeled pure creamery butter while testing only about fourteen percent butterfat. State dairy inspector D. J. Gould and officials say Reece bought oleomargarine and mixed it with creamery butter to produce inferior product sold in Ottawa, Baldwin, Edon, and nearby areas. Arraigned with a $200 bond, he pleads not guilty. hearing set for Saturday, possible transfer to district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Robert A. Reece
Massachusetts Street
D. J. Gould
H. L. Burger
T. S. Dalton
Board For Health
Reece
Reese
Abel
Lawrence
State Pure Food Bureau
Eureka
Tonganoxie
Harry Frazee
Ottawa
Baldwin
Eudora
Bausch to Stay Amateur for 1932 Olympic Tryout
Kansas star James Bausch aims to retain amateur status to試 for the U S Olympic track team in 1932. He denied accepting a pro wrestling contract offered by Gabe Kaufman after a Lawrence visit. Kaufman proposed a Kansas City match January 29 and a U S tour if he signed. Bausch, though ineligible in the Big Six, remains a leading decathlon prospect for the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bausch
University of Kansas
United States
Gabe Kaufman
Kansas City
Kaufman
Lawrence
Bausch
Altho Bausch
American Athletic Union
Geltch Heads Kiwanis Installation at Luncheon
Kiwanis club fixtures installed at Wiedemann's luncheon led by Rev. Harry Gordon as ceremonies master. Waldemar Geltch named president with C. I. vice president, E. S. Giestherk secretary treasurer, Sue Carter trustee, and A. F. McClanahan F. N. Raymond Guy Keeler and F. C. Hagenbuch directors. William Pilcher sang group including pieces from Don Giovanni and Molly. Dean D. M. Swarthout accompanied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s Today
Harry Gordon
Waldemar Geltch
C. i
E. S. Giestherk
Sue Carter
Sait
A. F. McClanahan
F. N. Raymond
Guy Keeler
F. C. Hagenbuch
William Pilcher
Oklahoma Governor Grants Clemency to Embezzler and Others
Oklahoma City January 8 AP Governor W J Holloway pardons J E Newell former cashier of Citizens State Bank Skedee serving 10 years for embezzlement 16 paroles two restorations and two commutations issued today bringing total clemency to 683 actions including 426 paroles and 21 pardons R E Owens of Seminole County receives 25 year sentence for embezzlement related to Farmers National Bank Beggs Oct 23 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
W. J. Holloway
J. E. Newell
State Banking Department
J. W. Newell
State Penitentiary
Newell
Citizens State Bank of
Skedee
R. E. Owens
Seminole County
Farmers National Bank of
Beggs
Elks Club Plans Two Night Minstrel Show
The Elks announce a two night minstrel event February 9 and 10 at Libe Memorial high school auditorium. Henry Asher, Elks minstrel chairman, oversees arrangements with 3. M. Eyed of Denver directing and coordinating talent. Local acts and full production greet a bigger show than past years, with careful scheduling to avoid conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
Henry Asher
Elks Minstrel Committee
3. M. Eyed
Denver
Elks
Libe
Memorial High School
Peerless Oil assets sold to Chanute group for 110000
The Peerless Oil and Refining assets were sold to L. D. Burton and associates of Chanute for 110000. The refinery will resume operation by February 1 with former employees rehired where possible. The plant, idle since last summer, has capacity up to 2500 barrels per day and will produce gasoline and fuel oil for local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute
Kan
Peerless Oil and Refining Company
L. D. Burton
Chanute and His Associates
Harry W. Fisher
Fort Scott
Burton
Button
Chicago
Mexican presidents' sons to attend Kansas inaugural
Fernando Ortiz Rubio and Guillermo Rubio, sons of Mexico's president, are expected to attend Kansas governor elect Harry Woodring's inauguration in Topeka. The two students at St. Benedict's College, Atchison, received formal invitations via George A. Allen Jr. and a personal invite from Woodring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Fernando Ortiz Rubio
Guillermo Rubio
Mexico
Harry Woodring
Kansas
St. Benedict's College
Atchison
Kan
George A. Allen, Jr
Woodring
Eee Lp Sec
Will Serve Out Term Governor Long Delays Senate Seat
Washington dispatch reports Governor Huey P. Long of Louisiana will complete his term as governor and not join the Senate he won in November until early 1932. The decision reduces the likelihood of Democrats organizing the next Senate. The election yielded 47 Democrats, 48 Republicans, and 1 Farmer-Labor member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Washington
Capitol
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Senate
Lyp
Farmer-Labor
Protest of Tecumseh contest over Shawnee vote buying
Oklahoma City January 8 AP Shawnee counsel moved to dismiss Tecumseh TECUMSEH contest alleging a $35000 fund used to buy votes and whiskey in the December 17 special election for Pottawatomie county seat. Tecumseh’s attorney claimed 2000 Shawnee votes were illegal. decision awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Tecumseh
Pottawatomie
Supreme Court
J. B. Dudley
Legislators to Visit University of Kansas Tomorrow
About twenty to twenty five state lawmakers will visit the University of Kansas as guests of the university. A morning meeting of the state board of regents is planned along with a luncheon at the Memorial Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
E. H. Lindley
State Board of Regents
Kansas Educational Council
Memorial Union
Cc. M. Harper
Abilene
Board of
Regents
Lindley
University Senate
Comforts in trial aired over Tom Mix contract
Natchez Mississippi January 8 AP The Col Yack Miller owner of the 101 ranch show sued film star Tom Mix for 50000 damages claiming Mix breached a traveling show contract Several telegrams were read showing Mix asked 10000 weekly plus a private car and entourage and Mix agreed he must have his comforts The judge overruled a demurrer and the trial moved to the merits with Mix in court in riding costume and belt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Mias
Adame
Epen
Miller
Mix
Toeskin
R. W. Cutter
Meeting in Ottawa Kaw area council of Boy Scouts
Six members of the Douglas district Boy Scouts committee will travel to Ottawa this evening for the Kaw area council annual meeting. Officers for the year will be elected and budget plans set. Attending from Lawrence are Van Bruner president L H Houston commissioner George Lowman Armin E Woestemeyer L M Metzler and W A Dill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Boy Scouts
Ottawa
Kaw
Ose
Lawrence
van Bruner
L. H. Houston
George Lowman
Armin E. Woestemeyer
L. M. Metzler
W. A. Dill
Stan
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American Institute
Juvenile Underworld
Reaves
Johnsons
Will
Dry
World Court
Sieet
Mother
Sis
Old River
Maryarr
Bunning
Bill
Venice
Rank Ee
Delta
Sigma Pi
Phi Beta Pi
Sigma Lambda
Pi Hoppi Alpha
Beta Theta Pi
Delta Chi
Sigma Nu
Sie Phi
Epsilon
Sigma J Lambda
Pi Kappa Alpha
jallene-Skinner Motor Co
U. S
Geltch
Quick
Asher
D. L. Burton
Board of Regent
Kaw Area
Council of Boy Scouts
Young
Commerce Department
Wiral
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