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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

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Walker to face formal charges

New York June 9 AP William J Schieffelin chairman of the New York Committee of One Thousand said formal charges against Mayor James J Walker are in preparation and will be forwarded to Governor Roosevelt. The group will be joined by the New York Society for the Prevention of Crime and the Citizens Union with City Affairs Committee considering joining.

New York William J. Schieffelin Walker Sea Bury Sherwood Roosevelt

Seabury Analysis Called Charges by Roosevelt

Albany June 9 AP Samuel Seabury’s analysis of the Mayor Walker case was labeled charges by Governor Roosevelt. He announced volumes of testimony and a letter from Seabury, and said all will be read as fast as possible. Roosevelt will study 600000 words from the legislative committee over the weekend.

Seabury Albany, N James d. Walker Russell T. Sherwood Samuel Seabury Franklin D. Roosevelt Hofsacter Committee Walker Sherwood Albany N. Y New York City Roosevelt Executive Mansion Seawry Hyde Park Legislative Committee New York Cit

Plane driven from Leavenworth prison by rifle fire

Leavenworth Kansas June 3 A P rifle fire from a prison tower drove away an unidentified yellow winged airplane after it flew low over the federal penitentiary as guards received orders to shoot at any planes over the yard. The pilot, no injuries reported, has not returned. Warden Fred Zerbst said a suspected plot to drop contraband prompted the action and noted flying under 1000 feet over prisons is prohibited per advice from a commerce department representative.

Leavenworth Kan Federal Penitentiary Fred Zerbst Zerbst Department Commerce Kansas City

Republican convention hearings planned on delegate contests

Chicago June 3 AP Chairman Fess of the Republican National Committee said hearings on delegate contests for seats in the national convention would likely start tomorrow. He called the arrangements committee to order behind closed doors at the Congress hotel to finalize plans for the convention. Brown declined to discuss the prohibition resubmission plank, deferring to the resolutions committee. Other arrivals included Edwin C. Dinwiddie Mabel Walker Willebrandt Ernest Lee Jahncke and Robert Ham Lucas. Brown stressed the plank remains a convention matter. Mrs. R. R. Bittmann of Kansas was absent with proxy held by David W. Mulvane.

Chicago Fess Republican National Committee Congress Hotel Ohio Brown Hoover Washington Resolutions Committee Edwin C. Dinwidd National Prohibition Board of Strategy Mabel Walker Willebrandt Ernest Lee Jahncke Navy Louisiana Robert Ham Lucas Ghateri Republican National Executive Committee Im — Brown James Francis Burke National Committee R. R. Bittmann Kansas David W. Mulvane

Move to Meet Revolt in Honduras News Photo

Tegucigalpa June 9 AP The Honduran government under President Mejia Colindres mobilized regular army troops and moved to push rebels northward after a violent revolt left more than sixty dead. General Justo Limana led government forces with Intibuca Indian troops in a battle near Espiritu amid a charged political campaign ahead of October elections.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Mejia Colindres Espiritu Department of Cortes Tuburcio Carias Andino Carias Justo Limana Intibuca

Enlistment in Navy Reserve Cited for Aviation Skill

Washington reports an AP item announcing enrollment in the United States Naval Reserve Aviation due to the individual’s development work, technical knowledge of aircraft engines and construction, and aviation condition experience. A separate incident notes a break in at First National Bank with a speedy thief fleeing with $6.00.

Espee Washington National Bank Teco United States Naval Reserve Avitation Navy Department

Weather forecast for Kansas with cloudy periods and mud on roads

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Morning skies show cloudy to partly cloudy conditions, clear at Kansas City. Dirt roads muddy except in Arkansas City Manhattan and Coffeyville. Douglas County roads drying. Temperatures show 68 yesterday evening 65 this morning, noon today. rainfall measured from yesterday noon to 7 am today at 1.42 inches.

Kansas Arkansas City Manhattan Coffeyville Douglas County

Wets Win Bitter Fight At State Convention

Indianapolis June 92 AP The Republican state convention ends with a narrow victory on a plank urging the people to vote on resubmission of prohibition and repeal of the state enforcement act. The vote was 823 to 620 amid a bitter floor fight.

Indianapolis United States

Fleisher Surrenders in Lindbergh Probe Here

Detroit police report Harry Fleisher, long sought in the Lindbergh kidnapping and the Collingwood massacre, surrendered with two attorneys. He was taken to Prosecutor Toy for questioning, refused to answer, and will be arraigned on a federal liquor charge while further Detroit inquiries proceed. Authorities in Trenton requested Detroit detectives to interview him on the Lindbergh matter.

Deroit Harry Fleisher Detroit Collingwood Fleisher Harry S. Toy Texas Canada Toy Fleishers Recorders Court Purple Gang Trenton N. J Lindbergh Edward Kennedy, Jr Kennedy Lieu Walter Coughlin State Police

Special Shopping Day in Lawrence June 16

Lawrence merchants announce Shopping Day on Thursday June 16 with a premium price offer for eggs from Lawrence Poultry Company two cents per dozen on first grade eggs and one cent above market on second grade eggs. Street cars and buses free for riders 9 11 am and 2 4 pm with parent accompaniment. Coupons worth five cents if a $1 purchase includes gasoline, redeemable until June 30. About 30 firms enrolled. third event in a year following June 2 dollar day and November event.

Merchants of Lawrence Lawrence Poultry Company Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce

Dollar gains in foreign exchange amid relief steps

Paris and New York report the dollar edging higher on the foreign exchange market. The dollar reaches 25.36 in Paris, after weeks of pressure from other currencies. Separately, three unmasked bandits raided Easton clothing store near Leavenworth, taking about 59 dollars and clothing before fleeing toward Winchester. Sheriff reports indicate pursuit underway with officers stationed on routes to Lawrence. Attire of the bandits included a tall man in white hat, a second in dark suit and panama, and a shorter man in gray pants.

Paris New York Washington Easton Leavenworth Lawrence Winchester Roy Murray Leavenworth County Jefferson County Murray Douglas County George Price Fred Vogler Highway Jack Dunkley

Washington DC Bonus Marchers Refuse Home Ride

Police furnished trucks waited for the veterans to end the protest but none accepted an invitation to return home. Fortified by a boxing benefit that drew about 15,000, the crowd planned to stay until the bonus is paid as tents and straw dummies symbolized their defiance. Army camps around Anacostia prepared more shelters and supplies as the standoff continued.

Washington Glassford Walter W. Waters Griffith Stadium Baltimore Anacostia Army Flying Field

Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect Fleisher Sought Since March

New York reports first intimation investigators in the Lindbergh case sought Harry Fleisher, Detroit gangster, after a March 22 Bronx raid found two women, an 8 year old boy, and an unemployed man released. Fleisher and Abe Wagner repeatedly surfaced in New Jersey police bulletins linked to the crime, though public grounds were not given.

New York Harry Fleisher Detroit Bronx Fleisher Abe Wagner New Jersey 4OR Henry A. Uterhart Dave Monterey Mex

Russian Trains Together: 16 Workers On Trial For Wreck

In Petrovsk Russia on May 15 a deadly rail crash killed scores when two crowded passenger trains collided at Zelenaya station between Kharkov and Dnieper Petrovsk. Sixteen railroad employees go on trial charged with responsibility as prosecutors allege the station master and others were drunk and mixed signals. A January wreck near Moscow killed 50 and led to heavy sentences.

Petrovsk Russia Zelenaya Kharkov Dnieper Petrovsk Moscow

Senate to Bring Up Relief Bill for Refrigerators

Senator Robinson announced in Washington that he would move to bring up a new emergency relief bill tomorrow. The measure authorizes 300 million dollars for relief, including the purchase of new and used refrigerators at cost.

LAM Miller's Ady

Hill Seeks Re election To Douglas County Board

E J Hill of Lecompton announced candidacy for a second term on the Douglas county board of commissioners from the third district. He emphasized sixty eight years in the county and Lecompton township and said he will run in the Republican primary on August 2. He pledged to continue serving the county's best interests. New Swift Company Head tapped as chair of Swift & Company board after Gustavas F Swift founder. Charles Henry Swift elected chair following brother Edward Forster Swift's death May 28. Mike Getto reports auto horn theft at Woodland Park Tuesday night.

E. J Jake” Hill Lecompton Douglas County Board of Commissioners Hill Lecompton Township New Swift & Company Chicago Charles Henry Swift Gustavus F. Swift Swift &Company Edward Forster Swift

Employment meeting to discuss relief measures in eastern Kansas

District meeting of the Governor's Committee for Employment will discuss winter employment problems facing larger eastern Kansas centers. F T Stockton of Kansas University leads the arrangements with officials invited from Kansas City Kansas Topeka Parsons and Pittsburg. The meeting will adjourn to luncheon after 12:15 tomorrow in the Hotel Eldridge grill room.

Kansas Governor’s Committee Eldridge F. T. Stockton School ‘of Business K. U Chamber of Commerce Kansas City Kan Toneka Parsons Pittsburg Harry Darby C. J. Beckman Sam Wilson Topeka State Chamber of Commerce Ray Wilette Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Dean Stockton Wichita General Committee

Wheat and fruit crops show declines in June estimates

Washington report shows winter wheat at 411 million bushels down from 440.8 million a month prior and last year 787.5 million. Rye is 38.7 million, peaches 48.9 million, pears 21.5 million. Crop conditions on June 1 include winter wheat 64.7 percent normal and oats 78.9 percent, with hay, pasture, apples, peaches, and pears also listed.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Car Crash in Storm North of Lawrence Damages Two Autos

A storm morning crash seven miles north of Lawrence damaged one car badly and left the occupants of two autos uninjured brakes. The LaSalle was driven by Mr and Mrs J Harris of Albuquerque New Mexico. The Essex was driven by C A Harris of Kansas City. J E Harris and his wife were in the LaSalle. Police say the J E Harris car skidded and crossed the road. C A Harris, driving south, failed to see the other car in time to stop and collided.

Althe Lawrence LaSalle J. . Harris Albuquerque N. M Essex C. A. Harris Kansas City J. E. Harrris J. E. Harris Nolice

Giants Rally For 3 2 Win Over Reds On Ott Two HRs

Mel Ott slugged two homers powering the New York Giants to a 3 2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds as Jim Mooney and Owen Carroll matched pitching. Ott provided the decisive run in the sixth inning. The day also featured Dodgers 5 2 win over Chicago as Hack Wilson homered with bases loaded. Haines held Boston to five hits as Cardinals won in St Louis. Pirates beat Phillies 4 2 aided by Vaughn Wann and Waner.

New York Mel Ott Jim Mooney Owen Carroll Giants Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati FA Barrell Lombardi Mooney O'Farrell Brooklyn T—Van Munso Chicago Cuba Hack Wilson Leventh Dodgers Wison Hartnett Mungo Boston Jess Haines Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Boston Haines Mancuso Brown Cantwell Spohrer Harsravet Philadelphia Pittsburgh Phillies L. Wannr Vaughan P. Waner Pirates Pittsbursh Swetonic Brame French Grace Hellene Davis Detroit A. MacFarden Dickey Sorrell Wells Hayworth Cleveland

Troops to Leave Shanghai for Manila

The List United States infantry will depart Shanghai for Manila by army transport in a few days. The regiment was sent to Shanghai in January to protect foreign interests during Sino Japanese hostilities. After the 31st, 1600 Marines remain in Shanghai, a force there since 1927.

Washington United States Infantry Shanghai Manila United States

Pleads Not Guilty In Arm Smuggling Case

Harold Fontaine, from Canada, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Kansas City Kansas to smuggling arms into Leavenworth penitentiary used in last December’s spectacular break which left three prisoners dead and Warden White wounded. bond set at 20000 and he awaits trial. Ottawa to advertise bids for a 60000 viaduct over Santa Fe tracks at city edge. Senate restores funds for 20 army officers in the appropriation bill after House cut. Representative Frere Kansas introduces a bill to repeal the agricultural marketing act.

Kansas City Kan Harold Fontaine Canada Leavenworth, Federal Penitentiary T. B. White Weanedotte County Ottawa State Highway Department DS Alert Pa Washi Senate House

Heavy rain near Tribune halts wheat damage checks

A second heavy rain around Tribune Kansas kept White Woman Creek high and blocked inspection of wheat fields damaged by last night's hail. Wheat loss is believed total while Highway and Missouri Pacific railroad workers at Leoti 23 miles east monitor the creek to prevent bridge damage repeats from last week.

Lamar Colp Tribune Kansas Missouri ‘Pacific Leoti Kan

University of Kansas fine arts summer concert schedule

The University of Kansas fine arts school outlines nine concert programs for the summer session open to the public at no charge. Recitals feature pianists Helen Louise Thomas and Gavin Lloyd Doughty with faculty participation. dates include June 13 at 8 p.m. Administration auditorium and numerous faculty concerts through July 23, with events at Administration auditorium and University Auditorium and campus sing near Fowler Shops.

University of Kansas Fine Arts School Helen Louise Thomas Gavin L. Doughty Gavin Lloyd Doughty Administration Rudolph Reuter Chicago School of Fine Arts University Auditorium Waldemar Gelich Alice Moncrieff Roy Underwood Irene Peabody Meribah Moore Fowler Shops

Die in gun battle with cornered burglars in San Francisco

A pair of burglars fired on police after a companion was captured, killing three and wounding three before officers returned fire. Ben Moore and fellow burglar, Mervin Reardon, died along with bystander Harry Darling. Police also wounded two officers, and Glenn Johnson, alias R B Dixon, was among the wounded. Mark Pool was arrested later.

San Francisco Ben Moore Mervin Reardon Harry Darling Bert Nelson Nelsons Andrew J. Bell Frank Loftus Glenn Johnson R. B. Dixon Moore Nelson Johnson Toora Mark Pool

Sticks to His Story About Coolidge Prohibition

Washington reports Rep Celler predicted Coolidge would condemn prohibition in Cosmopolitan July issue but editor denied it. Celler said he meant the next issue and had a copy. He told reporters his information came from reliable sources. Ruth Owen concedes Florida race to Mark Wilcox. withdraws from Congress in December.

Washington House Celler Calvin Coolidge Prohibition Cosmopolitan Uickly Today New York Democrat Ruth Owen Jacksonville Fla Ruth Bryan Owen Florida Mark Wilcox Congress

Plan for Higher Work at Indian School Haskell

Superintendent Baldwin outlines a move to reduce Haskell's student body to about 960 with a focus on classification and instruction for advanced students. An entry blank for applicants collects school history, tribe, and other details. New shop building planned at $50,000 and summer work by Indian students in construction and auditorium completion.

Haskell Ant. Robert.d. Baldwin Washington-Indian Office Baldwin Doctor Baldwin Morit W. VI University of West Virginia

Cooperation clubs to hold thirteenth district meeting at Lawrence

The thirteenth district convention will meet in Lawrence next year per Armin Woestemeyer of the Lawrence Cooperative Club who attended the Emporia district gathering. Irwin Hartley and Fred Kuhne also attended and Woestemeyer was elected lieutenant governor while Carl Brick became district secretary. Mrs Woestemeyer and Mrs Hartley attended a Cooperettes convention. Major W C K Koenig of KU gave a personal gift of lots 11 and 12 in University Place annex to support a drill field entrance, accepted by the board of regents and turned to the KU endowment association.

District of Cooperative Clubs Lawrence Armin Woestemeyer Lawrence Cooperative Club Emporia Irwin Hartley Fred Kuhne Topeka Woestemeyer Carl Brick Kansas City Kan Hartley Cooperettes Koenig W. C. K. Koenig Department of Military Science University of Kansas University Place Annex K. U Board of’ Rege Robinson Cvmpasium K. I

Council Grove seeks court ruling on electric franchise

Attorneys for Council Grove filed in the supreme court challenging the validity of a franchise under which Kansas Electric Power Company of Lawrence supplied power to the city. The city contends the extension granted to the company is void after the franchise expired last April and asks the court to rule on the matter.

Topeka Council Grove Supreme Court Kansas Electric Power Company Lawrence

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