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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1931

Page

2

Angry depositors take money in Arkansas bank turmoil

In Little Rock and Marshall Arkansas angry depositors seized banks as a nationwide search for A T Hudspeth chief began. About twenty five townsmen entered First State Bank in Harrison after closing and demanded their funds. Deposits totaling about 5000 dollars were paid. In Harrison county officials Hale and Martin entered the bank with pistols, confined three officials, and demanded 30000 and 3000 dollars. Officials urged restraint and the matter rests with the grand jury. A. T. Hudspeth left for St Louis to borrow funds and a warrant was issued for him on accepting deposits while insolvent.

Little Rock Ark A. T. Hudspeth Marshall First State Bank A. A. Hudspeth Citizens Bank and Trust Company Harrison Dan Hale L. M. Martin Roy Milum Jack Holt Claude Alexander Dan Helms Ernest Tims Hale Martin Holt St. Louis Tilbe Canada

Church Convention To Visit Lawrence Sunday

The national Christian church convention travels across Kansas from October 6 to 14 with seven delegates visiting eighty five points. Dean Braden of the University of Kansas School of Religion announced the roaming convention, organized with local church bodies aiding programs and transport. The convention begins with business sessions in Wichita, while Lawrence hosts a Sunday program at 5 o clock and delegates visit Garnett Burlington Emporia Ottawa Lawrence and Topeka this weekend.

the Christian Church Wichita Kansas Braden K. U. School of Religion Lawrence Dean Braden Garnett Burlington Emporia Ottawa Lafyrence Topeka

Arrests in Madrid target Primo de Rivera group

In Madrid eleven former ministers, admirals, and generals from the 1923 military directorate were arrested by police and confined to Madrid prison. The arrests come as a parliamentary committee probes responsibilities for past government derelictions including monarchy, Primo de Rivera, and Carenguer regimes.

Madrid Primo de Rivera Carenguer

Mrs Vallee Starts Trip to Santa Monica Visit

Mrs Rudy Vallee on a six week trip to Santa Monica California to visit her parents Police Chief Ey Webb and wife with no detectives assigned to watch the train despite a warning of possible kidnap plot two men overheard on an Albany New York train They were married July 8. Ed Kuhlman dies at 68 from insect bite infection while visiting Findlay Ohio. Kuhlman and wife were vacationing in Ohio Two Die in Plane Crash near Barrett Minnesota pilot Val Lund of Sioux City Iowa and Elmer Hiesle of Barrett killed when plane crashed from 2000 feet into a field near Lunds parents home

New York Rudy Vellee Santa Monica Cal Ey Webb Rudy Mulrooney T Albany New York Bae Cangea Wichita Kan Kuhlman Wichita Oi Findley Ohio Barrett Minn Val Lund Sioux City Iowa Elmer Hiesle Lund

Tigers and Jayhawks to Clash at Shook Diamond

The Jayhawks meet the Tigers tomorrow at 4 30 p m on the Shook diamond admission free. Both teams are Davis and Child company employees who previously clashed in a sales contest won by the Jayhawks. Badibud Fritz Meyn will umpire as substitutes include Roy Orr Gene Glahn Merle McKinney Bald win Mitchell Pat Maloney and Paul Friend. the losers furnish a chicken dinner for the winners.

Jayhawks Tigers Shook Diamond Davis and Child Company Jawhawks Badbiud Fritz Meyn Conrad Burl Walters Chris Miller E. M. Cameron Lafe James Harvey House Jesse James Fred Williams A. G. Ramsdell Galen Ware W. C. Miller Gordon McMillan J. J. Wilson Fred Shirk D. R. McWilliams Ernest Richards William Nelson Elmer Roberts Roy Orr Gene Glahn Merle McKinney Baldwin Mitchell Pat Maloney Paul Friend

Chilean Sailors Mutiny Over Pay Reductions

Six Chilean fleet ships were seized by mutinous crews in Calbuco on Sept 2. Noncommissioned officers led the actions from flagship La Torre, demanding cancellation of salary cuts within 48 hours. Officers briefly lost command, then regained it as mutiny flared again. Santiago viewed the move as nonpolitical.

Caquimbo Chile la Torre Santiago

Escape continues as Bourbon jail pair flee into Missouri

Fort Scott Kansas AP Sept 2 Walter Pryor and Robert Brooks prisoners who slugged Sheriff Hyle to escape Bourbon county jail remain at large. A stolen physician car in Miller Missouri and a later repair near Halltown Missouri are tied to the escape. Officers had been told falsely they were captured in Tulsa. Pryor and Brooks faced robbery charges. Oscar Pryor and Chauncex Hotchkiss are suspected in the escape plot.

Fort Scott Kan Walter Pryor Robert Brooks Bourbon County Harry Hyle Miller Halltown Pryor Brooks Tulsa

Price Outlook Poor

Washington, Sept. 2 AP says the agriculture department monthly review shows price pessimism across main cash crops wheat cotton tobacco and potatoes due to anticipated surplus. Cattle and hog prices remain low yet yield margins for feed persist, with July heat limiting cats barley and hay though overall feed ample nationally despite regional scarcities.

Washington Agriculture Department

Smith Will Interest May Reveal Disposal Plan

New York sept 2 ap c Harold Smith New York manufacturer who in 1929 asked the public s advice on how to dispose of 10000000 for the greatest good to humanity is dead in London The winner of the 1000 prize for the best suggestion was Professor Henry F Garrett of Columbia University who proposed establishing a mental hygiene institute for study of juvenile crime Smiths will is probated it will not be known whether he followed the suggestion Smith was 72 He had a business trip when stricken with a heart attack His wife a son and a daughter survive.

New York C. Harold Smith London Henry EF. Garrett Columbia University

Large snake sighting near Winchester stirs Paola tale

Mrs. Allen Courter recalls a 20 foot snake seen along a road near Paola three years earlier. A minister later confirmed seeing the reptile stretched across a highway with head and tail ends, a skin shed by the creature found in a cornfield.

Allen Courter Pagia Winchester Kentucky Street Paola

Paris Galls VFW Selects Paris for 1935 Encampment

Paris was chosen as the site for the 1935 Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment by 1,745 delegates at the 32nd annual meeting in Kansas City. The recommendation, not binding, urges future encampments to meet in Paris and was presented by Commander James E. Witterfield of the Benjamin Franklin post. The encampment official strength stood at 1,743, with 1,691 delegates, 26 national officers, and 28 department commanders.

Kansas City Paris Veterans of Foreign Wars James E. ‘Witterfied Benjamin Franklin Post Witteried Ada Harrison National Women's Auxiliary Woodhaven Mildred Charles Gallagher Cairman

Goach Getto Arrives to Prepare KU Football Practice

Mike Getto assistant KU football coach arrived from Jeanette Pennsylvania this afternoon to prep for practice starting in a week. He is accompanied by his brother Ernest who will study medicine at KU and has two years at Pittsburgh. Only Larry Mullins remains to complete the staff with arrival expected this week.

Mike Getto University of Kansas Jeanette Goach Getto Ernest Getto K. U. School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Getto Larry Mullins Notre Dame Mullins

State Commander HUrT Not Critical After Auto Crash

G F W Knuth state commander of the Spanish American War Veterans from Leavenworth was severely cut and bruised when his car overturned into a ditch near Fulton. His condition is not critical. Mrs Knuth was slightly injured. Dennis McGraff was uninjured. They travel to the national convention in New Orleans.

Fort Scott Kan G. F. W. Knuth Leavenworth Fulton Knuth Dennis McGraff New Orleans

Coaches to Play Golf for Big Six Event

Four members of the University of Kansas coaching staff will travel to Kansas City Missouri tomorrow to compete in a golf tournament for athletic directors coaches and faculty representatives of Big Six schools. Participants include Dr F C Allen director of athletics H W Hargiss head coach Brutus Hamilton track coach and Mike Getto assistant football coach. The event will be hosted at the Eastwood Hills course.

University of Kansas Kansas City F. C. Allen H. W. Hargiss Brutus Hamilton Mike Getto Eastwood Hills Course

Carol May Wed Belgrade A Rumor Quietly Circulates

In Belgrade on September 2 AP reports King Carol of Romania seeks the hand of Princess Maria Francesca 17 daughter of King Emanuel of Italy. Court circles in Bucharest say M Manoilescu former cabinet member and friend of the king will visit Rome to ask Emanuel I to consent to the betrothal.

Belgrade Jugoslavia Carol of

Women duel over tailor's affections in Mexico

Two women fought in a pistol duel over Sergio Silva, a tailor, one likely fatally wounded. Sofia Mendoza fell with a chest wound, was taken to a hospital, while Maria de los Angeles Garcia was jailed. Nazarene Assembly at Coffeyville opens with four day session.

City of Mexico Sergio Silva Senorita Sofia Mendoza Sofia Maria de Los Angeles Garcia

Recital highlights and social notices from the community

The article describes piano pupils under Miss Caldwell giving a recital in Caldwell's studio with a long program featuring pieces by Duct Edwards Norma Jean Drebing Betty Ann Thompson and others. It also notes a Ladies Aid social at the First Evangelical church and an Armstrong family reunion near Lawrence with visits to Topeka, plus attendees and photos.

Toy Soldier Emi Miss Caldwell Marigold Smith Krasman Norma Jean Drebins Evans Thompson Bernice Moody Thompson Oscar ‘Rumsey Adair Camille Scott Lawrence Swaying Willows Helen Morris Bischhott Garden of Girls Leone Stone Copeland Harrietjean Carter Keats Lucille Reuter Spencer Helen "Evans Grainger Country Gardens Margaret Lewis Ladies Aid First Evangelical Church A. H. Schaal Rhode Island Street Schaal A. W. Steinbring Rex Johnson Bertha Cofell Armstrong J. ML .Connor Lawrence Topeka G. Armstrong L. G. Armstrong Burlington Kan Earl Hayes Lester and Lavera Haves Newton Howard. Carpenter Milo Carpenter Bruce Carpenter Marjorie Dean Betty Lou Merle Carpenter Jean Pholenz Hazel Carpenter Ruth Carpenter Helen, Pholenz Beatrice, Neb Mary Rereau Ruby Ruth Renesi Eleanor Fitch Wil Iay Teneau Charles Williamson Nancy Marie Williamson Ruth Williamson Lena Bell Williamson Ottawa J. M. Oconner Everett Oconnor Glenn Oconnor

Lawrence staff resumes duties after summer trips

Miss Susan Friend, supervisor of the elementary grades of Lawrence Public Schools, returns to duty after a summer visiting her home in Emporia and Denver Col. Miss Hazel Anderson, who has been visiting Miss Clara Ellen Bradford of Joplin Mo for two weeks, also returns to Lawrence yesterday.

Susan Friend Lawrence Public Schools Emporia Denver Hazel Anderson Clara Ellen Bradford Joplin Lawrence

Graf Zeppelin arrives in Pernambuco after 5000 mile flight

A dramatic scene greeted Germanys Graf Zeppelin in Recife Pernambuco as the airship completed a 5000 mile non stop Atlantic crossing from Germany. Dr Hugg Eckener credited the craft with 6003 miles logged in 72 hours at an average 70 mph. Arrival came at 6 10 pm after departing Friedrichshafen Saturday night.

Pernambuco Brazil Germany Graf Zeppelin South Atlantic Hugg Eckener Friedrichshafen

Arrests in Milk War on Dairy Spill Disorder

A price row between Pevely Dairy Company and Sanitary Milk Producers Inc led to the arrest of thirty four men believed linked to spilling thousands of gallons of milk. Twenty two were nabbed at the McKinley bridge as they trailed three trucks headed to the dairy, all claiming southern Illinois dairy farming ties.

St. Louis Pevely Dairy Company of Sanitary Milk Producers, Inc McKinley Bridge Southern Illmots

Mexican President rules out federal intervention in Vera Cruz crisis

In a congress address President Ortiz Rubio rejected any federal action to intervene in the Vera Cruz religious dispute. He said the state law restricting priests was within Vera Cruz sovereignty and foreign priests would be barred. Widespread Catholic protests followed as rioting damaged churches and a Masonic temple in Orizaba.

Mexico Vera Cruz Ortiz Rubio Congress Curch Orizaba

Idaho declares martial law to curb timber fires

Governor C Ben Ross places six central and southwestern Idaho counties under martial law to guard timber lands and fires. Adams and Lemhi counties were added last night, Idaho, Gem, Boise and Valley counties under guard. Officials fear arson after flames are contained and ban forest travelers to prevent new fires.

Boise Idaho C. Ben Ross Adams Lemhi Gem Valley Idaho National Guard Ross

Invite foreign singers for world festival at 1982 convention

Senator Davis of Pennsylvania asked foreign nations to send a representative chorus for a worldwide festival tied to the 1982 convention of the legal order at Cleveland next December. Prizes totaling 25 000 dollars were announced. Davis, director general, sent letters to diplomats informing them of the event.

Washington Davis Pennsylvania Cleveland Lodge OIL Company

McKee evades service in Nevada divorce case

Prof Ralph Harper McKee of Columbia University shaved his beard and hid in an anteroom to dodge a New Jersey injunction serving for his July divorce suit against Mary N. McKee. The process server waited while the trial proceeded and McKee won the decree. Gen Enoch H. Crowder, 78, ill in Colorado Springs during a visit to his niece. DO X crew invites Chicago visit after Atlantic crossing. ship to fly to Chicago once keels are overhauled in New York.

Reno, Nev Ralph Harper McKee Columbia University New Jersey Mary N. McKee Crowder Colorado Colorado Springs Colo Enoch H. Crowder United States Army Geronimo Sitting Bull Chicago A. J. Cermak

Abandon Customs Pact Shelved By Germany Austria

Germany and Austria plan to announce tomorrow a joint declaration abandoning their proposed customs union at France's request. Foreign Ministers Curtius and Schober will likely release the statement before the new European commission meets. The move aims to satisfy France without full renunciation. The world court ruling on the matter is expected Saturday, likely denying Austria's right to similar agreements but upholding Germany's.

Geneva Germany Austria World Court France Julius Curtius Johann Schober Pew European Commission

Gasoline bootlegging blamed for Kansas oil slump

Topeka report on September 2 cites gasoline bootlegging to dodge state tax as a factor in the Kansas oil slowdown. A Standard Oil of Indiana official indicated retail business in Kansas fell 18 percent in five months, linking the decline to unpaid three cent state taxes. Governor Woodring, PSC members, and Standard representatives discussed possible remedies and price adjustments amid industry curtailment signals from Texas.

Topeka Standard Oil Company of Indiana Harry H. Woodring Kansas Oil Company Public Service Commission Oil Advisory Committee Standard Amos Ball Woodring Thurman Hill Commissioner Hill Ball Texas

Lindleys to Return From Eastern Trip on Saturday

Chancellor and Mrs B H Lindley plan to come back to Lawrence Saturday after a month long visit to New York City and the East. A Lawrence housewife recounts a bluejay's fury as grapes were found already picked in a yard he frequented, the bird perched on the arbor and scolded loudly.

Chancellor B. H. Lindley New York City East Lindleys Indiana Lawrence

Release Six of Nine Men In Prohibition Raid

Kansas City police and federal agents conducted a raid on bootlegging suspects. Six of the nine men arrested were released by a United States commissioner after arraignment on conspiracy to violate the prohibitory law. Curtis Burks, a federal agent, was fatally wounded during the raid. John Cairo, a suspected boot legger, was killed by a police officer.

Kansas City Prohibition United States Curtis Burks John Cairo

Injured in Plane Crash Near Plum Tree Island

Lieutenant R. P. Harrise of Mather Field Calif was injured today when his plane crashed in salt marshes near Plum Tree Island Langley Field Va He was taking part in practice gun and bombing matches He was extricated immediately from the wreck and rushed by speed boat to the Langley Field post hospital for examination.

Langley Field R. P. Harrise Mather Field Calif Plum Tree Island Langley Field Post Hospital

Force men from job after Jackson county labor demand

Sixty men on an eight mile pavement strip were driven off the site by about 800 unemployed. They protested contractor M. D. Akley refusing to discuss hiring only Jackson county labor at 40 cents an hour. The unemployed, in 54 trucks, moved equipment and workers toward the central labor camp. the workers yielded without violence.

Kansas City Here M. D. Akley Jackson County Central

Belgian professor jailed in Rome for conspiracy against fascists

In Rome on September 2 AP reports Leo J. Moul lin a young Belgian professor was sentenced to two years in prison and deportation after being convicted of conspiring against the Fascist state. Also in Washington the Bus eel Bhogls commission adjourned after setting November 1 as the deadline to submit proposals for leasing and operating a project.

Rome Leo J. Moullin Washington Busele Bhogls Commission

Clash Over Oil Plan Prompts Texas Political Standoff

Governor Ross Sterling indicated he would not lift martial law if the Texas Railroad Commission issues a production limiting order for the East Texas oil field. Commission Chair C. V. Terrell and Commissioner Lon A. Smith backed a 225 barrel per well per day cap, while Sterling urged delay. Commissioner Pat M. Neff dissented, and Sterling ordered wells kept closed pending further executive instruction.

Austin Texas Ross S. Sterling East Texas State Railroad Commission Sterling Texas Railroad Commission East ‘Texas C. V. Terrell Lon A. Smith Texas Central Proration Advisory Committee Smith Terrell J Pat M. Neff Terrell Jacob F. Wolters Gree

Grow Food for Home Homespike Diversification Amid Drought

Washington reports drought and low mood boosted home food production with more diversification than ever, especially in southern states. Also, three masked robbers held up McCurtain County Bank of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, obtaining about 5500 dollars before fleeing in a small coupe into the mountains north of town.

Washington Agricultural Department Idabel Okla McCurtain County Broken Bow

Desoto Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Desoto residents hosted and visited friends from Kansas City Des Moines and Lawrence with gatherings at homes and churches. Notable items include Mrs Nettie Hensen hosting Mrs Marshall Carroll and granddaughter Leeneeta Carroll, the Ladies Aid tea with a musical program, and oblique notices of outings, travels, illnesses and a property sale as families plan moves and reunions.

C. G. Bowling F. E. Stuchberg Marshall Carroll Leeneeta Caroll Kansas City Nettie Hensen Will. Wagoner Wagoner Tom Lee Lee J. T. Martin Carrie Spoor Ferrail Martinson W. H. Baker John A. Giebner A. W. Blaylock and Sons Seeneeta Carroll Marie Pauline Earnheart Maxine Nadine MecKinney G. W. Longstreth Ralph Waldo Billie Linden Billy Hazel Wright Ethel Cramer Merle Blaylock Margaret Cramer Ruth Woodard Ruth Hambleton Olathe Teachers’ Institute Clark Gardner Maggie Colescott Charles Colescott Grand Junction Colo Colescott L. H. Zimmerii Linwood Gladys Jewett Colescott Maggie Shearer Parnell

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