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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
1
Al Capone faces federal charges for income tax evasion and Prohibition violations, with a June 30 sentencing date. The probe traced $1.04 million in income over six years and involved 68 associates, aided by Eliot Ness and the Untouchables for Prohibition crimes.
Miss Catherine McNellis of Tower Magazines told the Advertising Federation of America convention that men, not women, slowed buying. She argued male buyers restrain demand and urged reaching women at home to spur purchases, saying a stronger urge to buy would lift the mood and revive business.
President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover arrived at 9 15 a m in Springfield to rededicate the Lincoln tomb. They were greeted by Governor and Mrs Emmerson along with Illinois assembly leaders and a 21 gun salute marking the ceremony.
Treasury receipts for January 15 were 181.01, expenditures 27,851,009.19, balance 31,482,526.32. Customs receipts for the month to January 18 were 14,178,937.32.
Six days before Starr Faithfull’s body was found on Long Beach she wrote to a man she loved declaring I will be dead. Investigators weigh whether she took her own life or was murdered to silence her. Detectives await further information from Dr G Jameson Carr, the Franconia ship’s doctor, and a blonde department store clerk linked to Starr.
Evidence that Starr Faithfull used sleeping draughts reshapes the inquiry. District Attorney Elvin N. Edwards and stepfather Stanley Faithfull press the murder theory as druggist William F. Lind testifies Starr bought sleeping potions without prescription. Dr. Alexander Gettler finds traces in her organs. Stanley Faithfull admits occasional use. Police seek Bruce Winston and Jack Greenaway for June 4 movements. Faithfull says she attended a party hosted by Miriam Hopkins before disappearing.
United States officials say the crackdown following Capone's Chicago case will shift to New York and other major cities. An expanded Internal Revenue Service intelligence unit will assist, with Prohibition Director Woodcock directing efforts in the New York area. Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland and St. Louis are also expected to receive increased federal attention.
Atlanta, June 17. Thirty one divorce suits were filed in Fulton County Superior Court in one day, a record for the term. The filings marked the final day to file for this term, with cases to be consolidated or carried over until September.
Atlanta tax chief R E Matheson reported May tobacco tax receipts totalled 16075470, up 8309383 from a year earlier, boosted by raising the cigaret tax and improved enforcement. April 15 to May 15 receipts were 15038539, up 7227653 over last year. Stamps adhesion issues on wrappers were solved with steel wool, and officials plan a paper flap for stamps on each package.
The San Diego case against Alexander Pantages, Jesse H. Shreve, Olive Clark Day, and William Jobelmann heads to verdict after four weeks of trial. Prosecutors clash with defense over alleged connections to a Hollywood girl market and a hotel party involving Lydia Nitto.
Atlanta reports Wright Ridings an 11 year old who fell from a freight train. He lost his left leg near the thigh and had an arm nearly torn from the shoulder but remained conscious and told ambulance workers how the accident happened as he and two companions tried to board the moving train after an afternoon at Piedmont Park. Doctors held some hope for his recovery.
Vivian Baker, daughter of Mrs. Ethel Baker, died from drowning during a Sunday school picnic at Rea's Lake in Lafayette. Neighbor Joe Roberts, 12, tried thrice to pull her from a deep water hole. Funeral services were planned for the day.
Springfield June 17 The president emphasized the duties of state governments before the Illinois assembly and warned that the machinery of government must be shifted to meet changing economic and other conditions.
President Hoover, en route to Springfield to rededicate Lincoln tomb, orders immediate restriction on aircraft over crowds after planes disrupted dedication events. Secretary Lamont joins the trip. Hoover aims to protect open air speakers as he pressures Congress for action. Daugherty meeting questions addressed. Richey says Hoover and Daugherty did not meet at Marion.
President Hoover visited the Lincoln tomb in Springfield to recall the emigrator’s historic nomination moment. He and Mrs. Hoover toured the reconstructed tomb and viewing rooms, honoring Lincoln’s memory after seven years of reconstruction completed in 1874 with involvement from Grant.
Washington June 17 Albert B Fall faced bleak clemency prospects as President Hoover praised Harding and denounced those who betrayed him. Fall, at El Paso awaiting a medical exam to determine if he can serve a year for a $100000 bribe related to oil land leases, was fined $100000. He had been deemed a faithless public officer by the Supreme Court.
Atlanta leaders announce plans to welcome Mayor James L. Key on his return from France. A welcoming committee is forming with a subcommittee likely to meet him in New York. many prominent locals named as possible members. The mayor’s France trip included criticism of U S prohibition, prompting wide comment.
A DOJ monthly summary shows 51 distilleries seized in north Georgia in May with 997 gallons of liquor and eighteen automobiles seized. Twenty six people were arrested for dry violations by federal prohibition agents.
Forecast covers South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama with fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Winds shift from northeast and variable to gentle, with Florida showing partly cloudy skies and possible local thunderstorms on the coast.
On its first anniversary the Hawley Smoot tariff is framed as a major political weapon ahead of the 1932 election. President Hoover defended the act noting imperfections while Democrat Jouett Shouse accused him of failing to fix inequities. Shouse and party leaders push for revision amid ongoing economic distress.
Olin Gunn, 32, was struck and killed by lightning while working in a corn field on his Crawfordville farm. He is survived by his widow and parents.
The United States Commerce Department ordered the grounding of the trans Atlantic monoplane Columbia at Candler Field pending landing gear repairs. License suspended temporarily. Captain J Errol Boyd expects to stay about two weeks. The aircraft is noted as the only plane to make two Atlantic crossings.
Pensacola Florida June 17 194? Chief marine gunner and air instructor at the naval station died from injuries from an airplane crash yesterday. Reagan 43 survived by his widow.
Three masked men bound two maids and forced Mrs Menken to open a vault containing 150000 dollars in jewelry. They fled onto Fifty Second Street after looting valuables from the home of Stanwood Menken longtime Security League figure.
State auditor Tom Wisdom reports for the budget commission that about one third of Georgia's 1930 income funded highway construction and buildings, another third covered maintenance, with the remainder largely aiding counties for education and roads. Total revenues were around 33.3 million. maintenance 10.42 million, outlay 10.47 million, grants 9.55 million, pensions 2.27 million, debts 0.81 million. The budget commission adjourned until Friday to resume hearings on reducing department demands for 1932 and 1933.
Atlanta Ga June 17 The state budget commission chaired by Governor L G Hardman and state auditor Tom Wisdom adjourned hearings until Friday Pressing governor’s duties prompted the delay Yesterday the panel addressed requests from the State University and its branches and other state institutions Friday sessions will hear department head requirements at the capitol
Atlanta meteorologist C. F. Von Herrman said recent showers have been exceptionally beneficial to fruit and melon growing areas of Georgia. He noted Fulton and Hall counties and other northwest regions received less rain than needed but expected a day or two of fair weather ahead.
Mrs. Eugene B. Elder wife of the former Georgia Baptist Hospital superintendent died Sunday at General Hospital in Knoxville Tennessee where Dr Elder has headed the hospital for three years The funeral was held at Indian Springs Georgia.
Croydon, England, June 17. Frank Hawks carried out a European daylight hop plan for British friends. He left Croydon at 5 30 am reached Rome at 10 10 am, spent one hour, departed at 1 00 pm and landed back in Croydon at 6 00 pm. He averaged about 200 miles an hour on the southward run, while head winds slowed the return.
Captain Frank Hawks lands his fast monoplane at Croydon England at 5 55 p m after a Rome to Croydon flight lasting five hours flat.
Don A. Bridge of Indianapolis was re elected president of the Newspaper Advertising Executives Association at the Advertising Federation of America convention. Alvin R. Magee of Louisville was re elected vice president and Robert Wolfe of Indianapolis was chosen secretary treasurer to succeed Irving Buntsman of Milwaukee. Fred Archibald of the Omaha World Herald received the annual Al Shuman trophy for the most unusual newspaper campaign.
Andrew W. Mellon secretary of the treasury and Prime Minister MacDonald met for about an hour in private at Mr MacDonald's house of commons office. Both men declined comment as the routine invites distinguished visitors to discuss world affairs with the prime minister.
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