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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1931

Page

3

Al Capone's Hidden Cash Source Probed in Tax Trial

Chicago Oct 19 AP The government read into record about 80 000 in telegraphic money orders connected to Al Capone from 1928 Chicago and Miami The money came from various sources and prompted questions of its origin as prosecutors seek to explain Capone's wealth during his Florida wintering days The defense argued orders were immaterial but the judge noted money received is a circumstance signaling incoming funds Capone allegedly used funds for lavish living including a Miami Beach home and redrafted accounts show transfers from Chicago to Florida during weeks.

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Obituary of Mrs. Bessie Parsons of Arcadia California

Bessie Flintom Parsons born March 2 1880 Hyde Park Vermont died September 25 1931 Arcadia California. Survived by son William Flintom and Mary Lenora, three children total Arthur Charles deceased 1925. Her husband W C Parsons worked in Washington and later Pasadena Arcadia. Funeral September 29 in Monrovia with cremation and interment of Arthur Charles’ ashes. She was a devoted mother and church member. Eastern Star affiliated.

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Weekend Concerts Appoint Varied Shows At City Halls

A fragmented notice lists musical acts and programs for Sunday and Monday events. Featured are ensembles and orchestras including Skin Crooner, King's Jesters, Do-Witherspoon Chorus, Lew White, and Vocal Valentino with Joan Orchestra. Times appear as 7:30 and 2:90. locations include Harbor Lights and Death Valley Basin.

Harbor Lights Death Valley Maxtag Orcheste Valentino” Joan

Cornwallis Descendant to Visit Yorktown for Surrender Commemoration

Washington reports that Lord Cornwallis, a direct descendant, will visit Yorktown for the sesquicentennial events marking his ancestor’s surrender. He arrives October 19 as a guest of the Masonic order of Pennsylvania after a Washington appearance and will participate in unveiling a Cornwallis plaque at Nelson House on October 16.

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WILL PREACH HERE Former Pastor of Largest Lutheran Church in U S

Word has been received that Dr. Oliver D. Baltzly, formerly pastor of America's largest Lutheran church, will stop at Lawrence to preach October 18. He led a Omaha church from about 500 to nearly 5,000 members and added about 400 Easter accessions annually. A supper is planned on the 29th with local and regional Lutherans invited.

C. A. Puls Trinity Lutheran Church Oliver D. Baltzly America Lawrence Baltzly Omaha

Sharp shooter invited to New Mexico big game hunt

A bold young sharpshooter in Santa Fe has drawn a cordial invitation to test his aim on bear, deer, and wild turkeys during New Mexico’s big game season. The note compliments his judged skill in both hunting and athletics as he prepares for a week of field shooting.

Associated Press Santa Fe N. M New Mexico Elliott Barker Pepper Martin London Mahatma Gandhi Jo Davidson New York Empress Eugenie Lily Pons Metropolitan

Congress Debates Carpet Upgrades After Tour

A Washington scene notes that luxury in the house shifts to economy as lawmakers, fresh from a South American concert tour, consider scrapping costly new carpeting for each new congress and seek frugal alternatives. The report frames a debate over expense and decor in the legislature.

Washington House of Representatives Congress

Next house to tread on rubber flooring plan

William Tyler Page, house clerk, estimates savings of 10000 dollars in 12 years. New York, Columbia University students have taken up the

William Tyler Page New York Columbia University

Murder accusation shocks campus crowd in Spectator report

A fragment from The Spectator notes 26 professors and students at a school facing murder allegations involving a mother and classroom tensions. The piece references a cami-like tongue and accusations swirling through the campus.

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