Stand by Defense on Trial of Boyd in Topeka
The Topeka jury began deliberations in the Tom B. Boyd state treasurer trial after closing arguments. Defense lawyer Veale urged that Governor Landon bore no responsibility and that Boyd and Finney engineered market operations leading to a $150,000 Eureka bank deposit. The defense questioned Finney's access to bonds and stressed uncertainty over how bonds reached Chicago.
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Boyd
Topeka
Landon
Tinkham Wesle
Tom B. Boyd
Finney
Eureka
Emporia
Jin
Veale
Sardius M. Brewster
Tom Boyd
Ronald Finney
Boyds
Fynney
Chicago
Searth
Treasury
Miss Long
Ronald ‘Finney
Neale
Lester Goodell
Eureka Bank
Goodell
Gangsters linked to Tammany Hall at Welfare Island prison
New York report charges a direct link between Tammany leadership and Welfare Island prison conditions. Commissioner MacCormick led a raid revealing neglect, narcotics trade, and 7000 inmates’ misery while 7 bakers struck over narcotics shortages. District Attorney Dodge demands evidence before grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
Harry MM, Shulman
Welfare Land Penitentiary
Tammany
Shulman
Austin H. MacCormick
MacCormick
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
William
C. Dodge
Dodge
E. R. Cass
The
Prison Association
Welfare Island
Joe Jae
Rao
Riley
Correction Hospital
Lo’ Erg
Byrd's Men Build Wide Highway in Antarctic
Admiral Byrd's Second Antarctic expedition completed a 15 mile road across the Bay of Antarctica, enabling around the clock transport by sled teams and tractors. The work faced high winds and rough seas delaying unloading but resumed with cargo moving toward Little America. President Roosevelt urged a sharp review of air-mail contracts, pushing for decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Byrd
Bay of Antarctica
Mackay Radio
Little America
Farm mortgage guarantee goes to president
Washington January 26 AP The House completed action on the administration bill to put a full federal guarantee behind farm mortgage bonds. In under 100 minutes of discussion and without a roll call vote the House adopted the conference report settling differences with the Senate, which had already accepted the compromise. The bill now goes to President Roosevelt for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Suspicions of Japanese Policies Rise in Soviet Press
Moscow January 26 AP says Soviet press voices suspicion of Japanese intentions in the Far East after Koki Hirota’s Diet speech and General Sadao Araki’s resignation. It notes no expected policy change and criticizes lack of decisive move toward easing tensions with the Soviet Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Far East
Koki Hirota
Sadao Araki
Hirota
Araki
Szlvestia
Soviet Union
Kansas Federal Farm Loan Office Names Two New Appointees
Ted Lamb and Walker Greenfield have been appointed to positions in the Federal Farm Loan office at Wichita. Both are KU Law School graduates who have practiced in Lawrence this past year. They will work under Dudley Doo Little in Wichita, examining titles to property securing federal loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm — Loan
Wichita
Ted Lamb
Walker Greenfield
Lawrence
Lamb
Greenfield
University of Kansas Law School
Dudley Doolittle
Senate Grants Treasury Head Sole Power Over Stabilization Fund
The senate voted to give the secretary of treasury sole jurisdiction over the $2 billion stabilization fund in the administration money bill, defeating a plan for a five member board to run currency operations. Debate featured Reed and Robinson clashes and Borah urging silver remonetization. Final vote awaited. result 54 to 36 with administration support swaying the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Secretary of Treasury
Board of Five
Reed
Robinson
Ark
Borah
Idaho
Roosevelt
Banking Committee
Glass
D-Va
Mellon interests under DOJ scrutiny in dual probes
Washington Jan 26 AP Department of justice agents pushed investigations into Andrew Mellon former secretary of the treasury. Attorney General Cummings said he ordered a re check and would review a separate inquiry into Mellons income tax affairs. He cited a 100 percent monopoly claim tied to the Aluminum Company of America controlled by the Mellon family. Small item notes a separate report from Ink Missouri of a 75 pound sworf killed after dragging a steel trap on Jan 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Department of Justice
Andrew W. Melton
Secretary of the Treasury
Cummings
Aluminum Company of America
Mellon
Andrew Mellon
Berlin Pact Sealed Between Germany and Poland
Berlin January 26 AP reports Germany and Poland concluded a ten year non aggression pact. The agreement marks a major step in postwar diplomacy as both nations commit to peaceful relations and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Poland
Touhy named as kidnapper by victim Factor in Chicago court
John Factor identified Roger Touhy and three codefendants as the men who kidnapped him for ransom last July in a Chicago trial. Factor testified with dramatic gestures, saying Touhy led the group and threatened him, while detailing abuse and a demand to avoid federal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Courts Building
Chicago
John Factor
Roger Touhy
Factor
Gustav
Gus) Schaeffer
Albert
Polly Nose
Kator
Touhy
Schaefer
LaGrange
Grain stocks in Kansas farms hit low on January 1
Grain stock figures from federal statistician F K Reed show Kansas farm reserves at 23 577 000 bushels of wheat, 46 603 006 bushels of corn, and 14 806 000 bushels of oats. Compared with a year earlier, wheat reserves fell 33 percent, corn reserves dropped from 80 415 000 to 46 603 006, and oats carried over rose to 14 806 000. Some wheat from 1931 and 1932 remains in bins across localities.
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Reed
Kansas
Federal report backs government control of communications
Senator Dill reported that the interstate commerce committee’s communications study backs a federal commission to regulate all communications and supports merging all facilities under government control. A minority preferred keeping international cable and wireless services separate, with two members not signing the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dill
Senate ‘Interstate Commerce Committee
Roper
Congress
Federal
Senate
House Interstate Commerce Committees
Roosevelt
Japan to protest Mussolini on far east article
Japanese Ambassador Hajime Matsushima will deliver a verbal protest to Premier Mussolini over Il Duce's article on the far east. Tokyo also objects to Marquis Medici Del Vascello's speech in the chamber of deputies, citing Italian silk and cotton market damage amid a fascist press campaign. Vic Olson improves after major surgery at Bell Memorial hospital. Abel Johnson of Stockton keeps a wild duck as a pet after capturing it when it flew into his house.
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Rome
Mussolini
Il Duce
Far East
Hajime Matsushima
Tokyo
Marquis Giacomo, Medici
del Vascello
Chamber of Deputes
Abel Johnson
Stockton, Cal
Roosevelt May Give Radio Talk On Birthday
Washington details say President Roosevelt is considering a radio address to mark his 52nd birthday Tuesday night. A decision is not yet final, but if spoken he aims to emphasize support for the fight against infantile paralysis benefiting Warm Springs foundation in Georgia. Roosevelt will celebrate privately with his longtime aides who worked on the 1920 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Bearn
Warm Springs
Rush to Buy Tags Before February deadline
County Treasurer S S Learned reports early sales of auto and truck tags ahead of the February 1 deadline. By month end 2050 auto and 300 truck tags have been issued, with a 50 cent price increase starting February 1 for delinquent purchasers. Those without 1934 tags face arrest and the penalty when purchasing. Learned expects strong sales remaining in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Learned
Learned
Envelope Trick Dupe Snags Local Man of 600
A W Lamb, 64, of Lawrence Kansas, says a con man using the double envelope trick duped him out of 600 dollars. Lamb met the man posing as a Joplin bond salesman in Kansas City and was promised 2500 dollars in vet bonds for 600. He traveled to St Louis then to Kansas City, sealed the money in an envelope per the scam, and the man failed to appear at the hotel. Lamb’s address is 1217 Connecticut street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
A. W. Lamb
Lawrence
Kan
Board of Trades
Kansas City
St. Louis
Lamb
Saloons Return Prominent National WCTU Address
Mrs. da B. Wise, national president of the WCTU, told a regional Kansas City conference that saloons are reappearing in modern appointments and splendor. She dismissed state liquor laws as jokes and urged focus on educating young hostesses to curb drinking, with Missouri and Kansas leaders in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
da B. Wise
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas Weather Forecast and Road Conditions Summary
Kansas forecast calls for generally fair weather. Tonight and Saturday will be warmer with clearer skies east and south portions. Morning notes show clear conditions with cloudy spots at Coffeyville and Arkansas City. Dirt roads rated good. Douglas County roads also good. Temperature readings from Gas Office Record include yesterday maximum and today minimum values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Coffeyville
Arkansas City
Douglas County
Senate recess in French trial of state auditor French
The Kansas state senate acting as an impeachment court recessed the Will J. French trial until Tuesday after defense attorneys requested discharge citing lack of impeachable offense in the articles. Both sides may confer to shorten testimony. Benson urges sine die adjournment amid remarks on Attorney General Boynton’s acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Senate
Will J. French
Senate
J. -N.tincher
French
Kansas
S.C. Bloss
Board of Managers
Tincher
Sen
Benson
Colby
Roland Boynton
Veteran Oklahoma lawyer Walter Ledbetter dies
Walter A Ledbetter, a pioneer of Oklahoma statehood and long time legal figure, dies at home in Oklahoma City at age unspecified after a brief illness. He served as special attorney for Governor Murray and chaired the judiciary committee in the constitutional convention, earning the title father of Oklahoma's judicial system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Walter
A.leubetter
Olklahoma
Supreme Court
Ledbetter
Murray
Judiciary
Oklahoma
Steps Taken to Lift the Kansas Moratorium
Topeka Jal 26 AP Steps preliminary to the lifting of the insurance moratorium imposed last March by the state insurance department and Governor Alf M Landon were being taken. An order was being prepared under which cash surrender and loan restrictions would be lifted March 25 and insurers would notify policy holders of termination of the 30 day grace period on premium payments. The moratorium was imposed under a special law enacted during the national bank holiday. Ten members of the state senate prepared a letter to Gov Landon suggesting a special session to enact a new farm mortgage bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Jal
State Insurance Department
Alf M. Landon
Insurance Department
State Senate
Brinkley Libel Suit Against Star Dismissed
Topeka Jan 26 AP James E Smith attorney for Dr John R Brinkley said a federal court demurrer by The Kansas City Star to Brinkleys libel suit was sustained and final due to plaintiffs failure to appeal within 90 days The original suit for 5000900 was filed in Geary County and moved to federal court Judge Tillman Johnson Utah sustained the demurrer October 7 granting Brinkley 90 days to appeal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
James E. Smith
John R. Brinkley
Kansas City Star
Federal District, Court
Salt Lake City
Star
Geary County
Federal District Court
The
Tillman. Johnson
Utah
Johnson
Brinkley
Tucson to Fix Bond for Arrested Pair in Fugitive Case
Justice C. V. Budlong said Anna Martin and Indiana gangster John Dillinger tied to a fugitive case would be recalled to court. Bond set at 100,000 dollars, with the pair held under fugitive from justice charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Justice of the Perce
C. V. Budlong
Anna Martin
John Dillinger
Indiana
President Roosevelts push for speedy monetary bill and treaties
President Roosevelt urged quick action on the monetary bill and the St. Lawrence waterway treaty. Congress passed the $20 million treasury post office bill with little opposition and adjourned. Administration findings on federal stock exchange control and mail contracts were sent to capitals without new presidential recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence ‘Waterway
Hoover Administration
House
Treasury-Post Office
St. Lawrence
Banks, Kansas official explain corn loan handling
State warehouse supervisor briefed Lawrence banks and county committee on new forms and storage rules for corn loans. Loans on stored corn may use blanket insurance. farmers must insure against personal crop damage. Loans are 45 cents per bushel for grade No 4 or better, due August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Ry McKone
Kansas City
Farm Bureau Ofices
Kansas
Solon Emery
J_A‘Terretl
Liberal Fire Destroys Stores in Massive Early Morning Blaze
A early morning fire in Liberal Missouri caused an estimated 25 000 damage to six store buildings and contents along the town's main street. The blaze spread rapidly in all directions, with the theatre and Baldwin block taking the worst hits. A defective theatre flue is blamed for starting the fire, but stone walls helped limit losses north of the theatre and south of Baldwin block. Townspeople helped move contents to safety before daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberaly
Moz
Liberal
Eac
Baldwin
Alumni leaders head to Sixth district meeting in Ames
Fred Ellsworth secretary of the KU Alumni Association travels with delegates from Ottawa University Emporia State Teachers College Kansas State College Baker University and the University of Oklahoma for the Sixth district American Alumni Council meeting in Ames Town this weekend. He plans to return Sunday and attend an all collegiate dinner in Des Moines Iowa prior to returning to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ellsworth
K. U. Alumni Association
American Alumni Council
Ames
Town
Claude Webb
Ottawa University
R. C. Maul
Emporia State Teachers College
Kenney Ford
Kansas State College
T. A. Evans
Baker University
Frank Cleckler
University of Oklahoma
Ells
New York Hotel Strike Threat Looms At Five
In New York a potential twofold walkout looms as the Amalgamated Food Workers union threatens a general strike of hotel chefs busboys and waiters at five this afternoon unless the Waldorf Astoria reaches a peace agreement following a strike called Tuesday night. The notice adds tension to the city’s hospitality sector amid ongoing labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Food Workers Union
Waldorf- Astoria
February docket listed for district court cases
County Attorney R B Stevens lists six cases with seven defendants for February trial. Lead case Kenner Myers faces murder charge for Rev H W Jones death at 629 Lyons street on April 5 1933. Myers awaiting transfer from Hutchinson reformatory with witnesses James Scott Jr and Clifford Russell, both serving life and long terms respectively. Other cases include Jake Bidinger Kanwaka treasurer embezzling about 9000 dollars with 42 counts. Doe Suttles Melvin Hil arson and others for arson desertion trespass larceny and bastardy. Trial likely start a day or two after February term opens February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Stevens
Kenner
Myers
H. W.jones
Lyons Street
Stevens
Alfred Landon
Reformatory
James Scott, Jr
Jones
Clifford Russell
Douglas County
Russell
H. O. Jones
Lawrence
Scott
Donald Harding
Doe Suttles
Melvin Hil
Herb Jellay
B. P. Davis
Ernest Crosby
O. W. Miller
Jane
Scout Week Planned in Lawrence for Feb 5 to 11
Lawrence plans Scout Week activities from February 5 through 11 with a dinner at First Methodist church February 6 inviting fathers and mothers along with Scouts. A Sunday union service at 5 p.m. February 11 at the Methodist church will feature Paul N. Campbell of Kansas City as principal speaker. George Lowman heads district committees for Court of Honor, Finance, Troop Organization, Leader Training, and Camping. District updates include budget aims for merit badges and a net increase in Scouts from 200 to 240 by year end. Renovated Moore & Son hardware store readied for a Saturday reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
George Lowman
Douglas
Boy Scouts of America
Methodist Church
Charles Louk
Paul N. Campbell
Kansas City
Baldwin and
Lecompton
Lowman
Court of Honor
Relph Graber
R. Key
John Randall
Art Olson
Karl Kreider
D.C. Jackson Jr
W. B. Stauffer
Compton
Ernest Boyc
George Docking
H. G. Ingham
H. W. Keene
A. Rice Phelps
D. W Maloney
Lyle Eby
W. K. Bruner
A. A. van Sickle
Cecil T. Hough
F. A. Russell
Herbert Alphin
A. E. Woestemeyer
Woestemeyer
C. E. Birch
Cecil Te Hough
Earnest Boyce
Treece
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Bulletin Topekia
Tom B.' Boyd
Bernice Lone
Jn Boyd
Tammany Link
Byrd
Antarctic
Inquirer
Airmail
Ialison
Studg
Russ
Stabilization Fund
Mrs. Millie
Prince of Slaying
Millie Prince
Astoria
Thomas C Downs
Ink
Henry Price
New Ford
Hamilton
Kansas Farma
Toneka
F. K. Reed
Agriculetestatistician
Japan
Vic Olson
Bell Memorial Hospital
A.W. Lamb
Connecticut Street
Bowersock “Mill
Bowersock Mill & Power Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Paintsville
Pikeville
Kentucky
Bowersock. Miling Company
R.C. Jackman
Statehood
Bank
Mekone
Liberal, Mo
Meeting
Columbus
Joplin
MoydJan
Bill Marcum
Bertha Fissman
Ruth Grace Marcum
J. T. O'Connor
Fissman
Chefa
Harry ‘Purner
Moore & Son Hardware
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