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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

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Shooting Case Sparks International Attention in Ardmore

News from Ardmore Oklahoma reports two Mexican students Emilio Cortes Rubio and Manuel Garcia Gomez were shot after a confrontation with deputy sheriffs W Guess and Cecil Crosby. The incident led to the students’ deaths and a gun battle that prompted investigations and legal proceedings.

Laredo Tex Emilio Cortes Rubio Ortiz Rubio Manuel Gomez Blain -By Ardmore International Bridge Nuevo Laredo Mexico City Washington Valdez Oklahoma City President Rubio Manuel Gom Oklahoma Fearing Rubio Gomez Salvador Cortez W. Guess Cecil Crosby Salvador Crosby Emilio Manuel Mexico Guess Board of Commissioners Chamber of Commerce United States San Antonio Garcia Gomez Okla Luis Lupian Luis Perez-Agren Bend Ardmore Asa Walden C. N. Champion

President's Son Rubio Arrested For Speeding In New Jersey

Ortiz Rubio, described as a new friend of Shepherd from the north, was arrested in New Brunswick New Jersey and brought before the recorder. Rubio pleaded guilty and paid a fine of five dollars.

New Brunswick N.J Ortiz Rubio Shepherd Sirolaian T Rubio Carder Lew York

Alumni Registration Tops 755 During KU Commencement Week

KU alumni secretary Fred Ellsworth reports 755 alumni registered at Memorial Union during the annual commencement week, up from 715 last year. Many attendees skip registration and only attend the exercises, Ellsworth noted.

University of Kansas Memorial Union Fred Ellsworth Ellsworth Snion

L. H. Houston to attend Chicago radio convention

L H Houston left last Saturday for Chicago to attend the Radio Manufacturers convention. He expects to return to Lawrence on no Saturday. The show will feature new radio set styles on display in connection with the convention amid reports of flooding and five stalled automobiles.

Chicago Lawrence

Hoover begins midwest tour with stops in Indiana and Ohio

President Hoover leaves Virginia camp for a multi city Midwest speaking tour. He will train to Indianapolis for a editors banquet and Grand Army veterans reception, then to Marion for the Hardine memorial dedication and to Columbus for a Grand Army review. He continues to Springfield for Lincoln tomb rededication before returning to Washington.

Washington Hoover Virginia Mountain Indianapolis Midwest Orange Leslie Paul R. Bausman Indiana Republican Editorial Association Governors Mansion State Fairgrounds Governor’s Mansion Marion Ohio Frelinghuysen President Coolidge Governor White Columbus Grand Army of the Republic Lincoln Illinois General Assembly Emmerson Brown White Theodore Joslin Lawrence Richey Russell Train Champbell B. Hodges Joel T. Boone White House

Bus Suit Ends Showers In State

Settlement reached in the suit of Fred Robertson as administrator for William B. Stickel against Pickwick Greyhound lines. A $4,500 judgment was entered for Stickel's mother. The case stemmed from a July 13, 1930, collision in North Lawrence that killed Stickel, his wife, and Mrs. Leichbach.

Kansas City Kan Fred Robertson William B. Stickel Lawrence Kansas Stickel Anna Stickel Topeka Pickwick- Greyhound Lines, Inc Irma Leibach Charles Leinbach

McPherson Named Assistant Vice President at National City Bank

Hobart W. McPherson 35 formerly of Lawrence and KU graduate has been named assistant vice-president of National City Bank of New York. He earned an A B from KU in 1920 and joined the bank's training class, later advancing to the credit department and vice presidency announced April 14.

Hobart W. McPherson Lawrence University of Kansas National City Bank of New York New York Evening Post McPherson City Bank K. U New York City Post Columbia University New York University American Institute of Banking Board of Governors Ada McPherson California McPhersons Breezedale Addition

Advocates Insurance to Protect Farmers in Kansas

Manhattan Kansas June 11 AP advocates insurance protection for farmers to guard against losses. V N Valgren insurance specialist says farm protection by insurers is far short of needs. He notes individuals may be insured for fire wind storms but farming as a class remains underinsured.

Manhattan Kan V. N. Valgren Départment’ of Agriculture Valgren American Institute of ‘Cooperation

Weather overview for Kansas and nearby areas

Forecast calls for partly cloudy and hot tonight into Friday with cooler air in the west and north central regions. Light rain observed in Kansas City Salina and Emporia with muddy, slippery dirt roads and mixed conditions on local routes. Temperatures show 61 at 7 PM with low overnight readings. highs to follow in Forda-adv.

Kansas Emporia Sas City Salina Coffeyville Douglas County

Fess predicts Hoover renomination and reelection

Washington June 11 AP A prediction of Hoover’s renomination and reelection came from Rep. Fess at the Republican national committee conference. He praised Hoover’s leadership, urged tariff protection, and said Hoover would win overwhelmingly with party unity. Brown and Lucas also spoke praising the President and urging continued leadership.

Washington Hoover Fess Republican National Committee Ohio Brown White House Democratic Party Europe

Death plot witness names Coffeyville attorney

Dr S A Brainard convicted of plotting to kill Mrs Maude Martin to stop her testimony in a murder trial testified that Coffeyville attorney F B Hanson was a participant. Brainard, Paul R Jones and Muriel Sullivan are serving life terms. Brainard said Hanson offered to “get rid of” the witness for $500 and deny knowledge of a death by action note. The witness denied giving poison or knowing that potassium dissolves in whisky.

Coffeyville Kan S. A. Brainard Maude Martin F. B.hanson Brainard Paul R. Jones Muriel Sullivan

Lawrence Shopping Day Promises Free Transit and Gasoline Coupons

Merchants Bureau plans Lawrence Shopping Day with free streetcar and bus rides from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM. Every dollar purchase earns a five cent gasoline coupon, in cooperation with local stores. Details to follow in Monday Journal-World.

Lawrence Merchants Bureau Lawrence i Atores The Journal-World

Stone Terms Wheat Outlook Bullish in Kansas City

Kansas City AP reports James C. Stone, chairman of the federal farm board, calling the wheat outlook bullish. He says growers will not produce wheat at a loss and notes the stance while en route to Manhattan, Kansas to address the American Institute of Cooperation. Edgar Markham and Stanley Reed accompany him.

Kansas City James C. Stone Federal Farm Board Mr. Stone Edgar Markham Stanley

East West Revue at KU features diverse acts tomorrow

The University of Kansas Cosmopolitan club presents an East West Revue at 8:15 pm in KU Stadium if weather permits or Fraser Theater if rain. Sixteen students from five nationalities perform. New acts include George Callahan's eccentric dance and Kenoa's Hawaiians. Various musicians, Hindu strongman routines, Mexican dances, and war dances are planned. The finale features the whole company.

Tomorow University of Kansas Cosmopolitan Club K. U Fraser Theater George Callahan Callahan Tau Sigma Paul Kane Freddie Noa WIBW Kenoa Kanekadri Rao Jane Burn Winfred Stilwell Abraham Asis Paston Echavez Marcis Abella

Reds-Washington? Reds Clinch Big NL Triumph over Robins

Cucci sinello's bases loaded single in the 11th powered Cincinnati to a 22 to 1 win over Brooklyn as St John son pitched the route. Final lines show Cincinnati driving in 12 runs in the later frames, with detailed box notes for both clubs.

Cincinnati Cucsinello Reds Brooklyn Robins St Johnson Brooklyn Vance Quinn Lopez Johnson Sukeforth Boston JUZ UU St. Louis Seibold Spohrer Wilson Philadelphia

Radio permit cancelled for Brinkley venture in Monterrey

H L Manal says Mexican government canceled Brinkley held Monterrey radio permit while the Wills Acuna permit remains valid. Brinkley, disbarred in Kansas and barred from medicine, had begun building an 80 000 watt station at Villa Arana. Monterrey permit lapsed as Villa Acuna site secured later.

del Rio Tex H. L. Manal John R. Brinkley Milford Kan Monterrey Brinkley Wills Acuna Rinkley Kansas Federal Radio Commission Kansas State’ Medical Board Villa Arana Munal Villa Acana Villa Acuna

Heavy rain interrupts night thunderstorm in Lawrence

A summer storm swept into Lawrence and vicinity around 1 AM with high winds and heavy rain continuing into today. The downpour flooded lawns and streets, damaged a few branches, disrupted power and communications, and caused outages across multiple lines. Crop moisture improved but farmers face delayed field work as more sunshine is needed.

Lawrence Althe C. J. Posey University of Kansas Station Topeka Kansas City Southwestern Bell Telephone Company South Lawrence Squir West Twentyfirst

Brake Test Blitz Logs 400 Cars in Three Days

Three day brake testing ended with 405 cars passing through the station. Chief W J Cummings said the target was 500. Of yesterday’s batch 44 cars had brakes tested and 34 were in good condition, ten cars needed repairs. tests may resume later.

W. J. Cummings Cummings

Poseidon Submarine Tragedy Declares No Survivors

The British admiralty in China says there is no hope the Poseidon crew survived after the sunken submarine off Weihaiwei. Divers failed to receive replies to signals tapped on the hull as officials report no living crew among those aboard Tuesday’s sinking.

London Weihaiwei China H. MM. S. Hermes

Foreign consuls seek ships to protect nationals in Foochow

American British and Japanese consuls at Foochow China urged their governments to send warships to Fukien capital to guard nationals amid communist violence. Foochow exposed to red depredations after Chinese government troops were crushed by invading communists.

Tokyo Foochow China Fukien

Deaths in heat wave sweep Calcutta India

An extraordinary heat wave sweeps a large part of India. Three Europeans have died in Calcutta from the heat as temperatures reach 105 to 110 Fahrenheit in the last two days. Lahore reports around 120.

Calcutta India Lahore

Dean of Baylor U. Honored at Philadelphia Meeting

Dr. Edward Henry Cary of Dallas Texas was today chosen president elect of the American Medical Association in session Philadelphia He is emeritus dean of Baylor University College of Medicine and will assume office at the next annual meeting of the association.

Baylor U Philadelphia Edward Henry Cary Dallas Texas American Medical Association Cary Baylor University College of Medicine Association

$1,000 Bill Is Saved and Lost Again

Chicago June 11 AP A man named Charles Tessio withdrew his entire deposit at Italian Trust and Savings Bank. Minutes later the bank closed by the state auditor. On the street two hoodlums took the $1,000 bill from his pocket and fled.

Chicago Charles Tessio Italian Trust and Savings Bank

Day for Farmers Boosts Douglas County Agronomy Field Day

Rural residents from Douglas County prepare to attend the agronomy field day at Kansas State College in Manhattan on Saturday. J A Terrell, county agent, says the event showcases state experimental farm results including alfalfa varieties, wheat plots, crop rotations and fertilizer trials. Women’s lawn and garden programs feature horticulture demonstrations led by W B Balch and Amy Kelley.

Douglas County Kansas State College Manhattan J. A. Terrell Terrell Amy Kelley

Manhattan visit plans Farm Products Utilization Day

Douglas county agricultural leaders met in Manhattan with Kansas State College officials and the state Chamber of Commerce to discuss Farm Products Utilization Day set for August 6 in Lawrence. Attendees included D. L. Burton, B. A. Hammond, Fred Flory, I. J. Meade, George Hedrick, and J. A. Terrell. They also joined sessions of the American Institute of Cooperation, a group of heads of organizations involved in farm product marketing.

Douglas County Manhattan Kansas State College State Chamber of Commerce Lawrence D. L. Burton Douglas County Agricultural Council B. A. Hammond Baldwin Douglas County Farmers Union Fred Flory The Agricultural Council I. J. Meade Chamber of Commerce George Hedrick J. A. Terrell American Institute of Cooperation

Kansas debaters prep for Oklahoma City clash

Burton L Kingsbury and Frederick Anderson of the University of Kansas, with debate coach E C Buehler, depart by auto for Oklahoma City to meet the University of Oklahoma team Saturday night. The event will be published in book form by H W Wilson Co. Kansas takes the affirmative on the question of federal purchase of marginal farm land for reform and restoration of crop surplus.

Burton L. Kingsbury Frederick Anderson University of Kansas E. C. Buehler K. U Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Kansas

Governor honors extradition for gambling case in Kansas

Governor Woodring approved a Missouri extradition request for Cleo Young, charged in Adair county with operating a gambling table. Young was reportedly under arrest in Thomas county, Kansas. Mrs. Jene Vallillee, 24, gave birth to her third set of twin boys in Ottawa within the last five years.

Topeka Harry H. Woodring Missouri Cleo Young Adair County Young Thomas County Kansas Ottawa Jene Vallillee Cln

Lone Survivor of Clinton Settlers Remembering 1863 Raid

George Washington White, the lone survivor of a Cass county party that journeyed to Clinton seventy seven years ago, recalls Quantrill’s raid on Lawrence. Born 1844 in Texas, White moved with extended family through Missouri to Kansas, fought in the Civil War militia, and remains among the state's oldest settlers and a Civil War veteran who attended Memorial Day services.

Cass County Missouri Lawrence Clinton George Washington White Mr. White Russell White Rhode Island Street White Andrew White Abel Yates George Perman Framptons Yates Perman Kansas Texas George White Anderson County Morgan County Sedalia Quantrill University Hill Durfee House Ian

New Prison Warden Backs Careful Start at Lansing

Leavenworth Kansas June 11 A P Kirk W Prather who became warden of the state penitentiary at Lansing last night said he would not disrupt the prison by hasty changes but would move cautiously to maintain orderly routines. He emphasized that every act would reflect credit on those responsible for his position while noting there will be changes over time without wholesale displacement of guard personnel.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Flora Leavenworth Kan Kirk W. Prather State Penitentiary Lansing Prather

Plane crash near Toledo claims Guard officers lives

Captain M. M. Rudner of the Illinois National Guard was killed and Captain Koahak also of the guard injured when their plane crashed near Toledo airport. Thomas F. Shite of Chicago was burned. The trio had departed Chicago at 9 am for Toledo on a business trip and authorities were unsure of the crash cause.

Toledo M. M. Rudner Illinois Koahak Illinois’ National Guard Thomas F. Shite White Chi ‘Cago Toladé Acci

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