Wickersham Commission Dissolved Into 11 Parts
Washington June 30 AP One of President Hoover's key commissions the Wickersham Commission dissolves into its 11 components as its 500000 dollar appropriation expires at midnight. Most offices and equipment have been moved or dismantled leaving only two members and fading prospects as Chairman Ulysses S. Wickersham remains in the capital.
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John F. Chester Washington
Hoover
Wickersham Commission
Wickersham
Freight Rate Hearing Set for July 15 by Interstate Commission
Washington June 30 Hearings on the railroads petition for a 15 percent rate increase were set to start July 15 by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Initial sessions will be held at the commission offices in Washington with only petitioners and supporting parties present. Further hearings on August 31 will cover cross examination and submission of protestant evidence.
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Washington
The
Interstate Commerce, , Commission
Commission
Graf Zeppelin Sets Sail for Iceland on Practice Cruise
Graf Zeppelin departed Graf Zeppelin Germany for a practice cruise to Iceland in preparation for an Arctic scientific excursion next month. Hugo Eckener led a party of 12 aboard including his daughter Lottie and Lieut Commander Edward H. Smith. The voyage aims to collect topographical and geographical data around Franz Josef Land and North Land during a six day cruise planned for late July.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Graf Zeppelin
Iceland
Arctic
Hugo Eckéner
Compania
Lottie
Franz Joseph Lind
Nicholas Land
Wrigley Forecloses On Arizona Biltmore
In Phoenix on June 30 Judge Fred C. Jacobs signed a decree foreclosing a $1 600 mortgage held by William Wrigley Jr of Chicago against the Arizona Biltmore hotel nine miles north of Phoenix The action gives Wrigley virtual control of the hostelry.
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Phoenix
Fred C. Jacobs
William Wrigley, Jr
Chicago
Arizona As More
Wrigley
Plans for air world flight by Pangborn and Herndon
Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon announce a dawn takeoff for a world flight aimed at beating the Post Gatty record. Their aircraft, about 25 miles per hour slower but with dual controls, will fly almost continuously with one pilot sleeping while the other flies. First stops include Moscow and the eastern edge of Siberia, with sponsors hoping for as few as three stops and a five day round trip.
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New York
Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Herndon
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Pangeborn-Herndon
Moscow
Siberia
French fliers Lebrix and Doret plan world flight
Joseph Lebrix and Martin Doret arrived in Le Bourget from Tours in the Hyphen airplane to begin a nonstop flight to Tokyo. They aim to circle the globe in four hops Paris Tokyo San Francisco New York and back to Paris as weather allows.
Typhoid Germs Stolen With Car Threaten City Epidemic
Evanston June 30 Dr T P Churchill Northwestern University pathologist warns thieves who stole his automobile may unleash typhoid germs enough to start a city wide epidemic. He emphasizes the danger lies in the germs inside the car regardless of what the thieves do with the vehicle.
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Evanston
T. P. Churchill
Northwestern University
Benton Dick Named To U. S. Marshal's Office
John C. Gang announced the attorney general approved Benton Dick of Phoenix as assistant United States district attorney. The appointment becomes effective tomorrow in the Phoenix office, succeeding B. G. Thompson. Dick, former Pima County attorney, studied law in Tucson while a train dispatcher.
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Tucson
John C. Gang
United States
Benton Dick
Phoenix
B. G. Thompson
Pima County
Madamus Suit in Tax Survey Case Dismissed
Phoenix June 30 James Warner’s mandamus suit to force Secretary Scott White to accept referendum petitions against the tax survey measure of the Tenth Legislature was dismissed. Judge How ard C. Speakman sustained demurrers by Attorney General K Berry Peterson and William M Brawner, who intervened claiming conspiracy in Maricopa county assessments. Warner plans appeal as demurrers held the referendum unconstitutional against an appropriation for a state department.
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Phoenix
James Is. Warner
Scott. White
Superior Court
Howard C. Speakman
K. Berry Peterson
William M. Brawner
Warner
Brawner
Maricopa County
Speakman
State Department
Arizona to spend 1931 32 education funds by county
Arizona educational department will disburse 2 024 825 for the 1931 32 school year. County apportionments total 1 724 962 09 with the vocational division receiving 77 643 91 and the superintendent’s office 222 219. Apportions include Apache 42 048 77 Cochise 218 648 61 Coconino 46 537 96 Navajo 67 811 75 Gila 158 119 35 Mohave 21 872 35 Pima 245 908 Pinal 101 929 61 Santa Cruz 50 752 82 Yavapai 129 164 01 Maricopa 723 283
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Phoenix
Educational Department
Co. O
Ease
Apache
Cochise
Coconino
Navajo
Gila
Mohave
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yavapai
Maricopa
Winslow Bay Rates High In San Diego Naval Training Class
Phoenix reports Ther mal D. Deffoe Winslow Alton L. Lee and Joseph P. Ferry Jr Bisbee members of Company B 13 who won all honors in tests at the San Diego naval training school Deffoe enters radio training school Lee passes for pharmaceutical program.
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Winslow
San Diego
Thermal D. . Deffoe
Alton L. Lee
Joseph P. Ferry, Jr
Bisbee
Naval Training School
Deffoe
Lee
Farmers Work At Night Suffering From Heat Wave
The nation endures an eighth day of June heat with over 500 deaths from sun exposure, including prostrations and drownings. Central states hit hardest while Pacific and Atlantic coasts see relief. Livestock losses rise as farm animals collapse across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana amid extreme temperatures.
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Associated Press
Central States
Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Indian Dry Law Informer Beaten in Flagstaff Incident
Navajo informer Isaac James was beaten by several men with a club and fists in Flagstaff while returning to a rooming house after aiding prohibition agents. He was not seriously hurt and planned to travel to Prescott to testify in federal cases. James, from Gallup, New Mexico, has aided officers in stopping whisky sales to Indians.
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Flagstaff
Coconino County
Isaac James
James
Johnny Hoffman
Prescott
Gallup
N. M
Gila County group demands resignation of state official
The Gila County Game Protective Association presented a resolution to Fred Gibson, president of the Arizona Game Protective Association, calling for Lynn Lockhart of Phoenix to resign from the State Game and Fish Commission. The document accuses him of inefficiency and political motives, notes he has not signed the fishing stream orders, and that he delayed claims against the game and fish fund awaiting his approval before leaving the state.
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Phoenix
Gila County Game Protective Association
Fred Gibson
Arizona Game Protective Association
Lynn Lockhart
State Game and Fish Commission
Lockhart
Arizona
Game and Fish Commission
Game and Fish Fund
Reparation Plan Faces French Snags
Washington reports two points in the proposed reparations moratorium need clarification with France objecting. The United States seeks to preserve Hoover's year long holiday from war debts while avoiding any compromise that weakens the plan. Acting Secretary Castle says all governments except France have agreed to the President's plan.
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Washington
France
State Department
United States
Hoover
Castle
State Employment Office Will Open in Phoenix
June 30 report states the new state free employment bureau led by C P Flynn will open in Phoenix tomorrow. The bureau was created by the last legislature after a clash between Governor Hunt and the government, which pulled support from the joint state-federal office. R E Crouse, former bureau head, refused to relinquish his post to Flynn.
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Phoenix
C. P. Flynn
New State Free Employment Bureau
Hunt
R. E. Crouse
Peruvian Rebellion Affects Two Regions
Lima bulletin says the military rebellion that began days ago touched only Cuzco and Puno. It stemmed from demands to change the electoral law and protest against the return of deposed president Luis G. Sanchez Cerro. The government is taking military measures to quell the uprising.
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Lima
Peru
Cuzco
Puno
Luis G. Sanchez Cerro
Pound Weds Washington Widow in D.C. Ceremony
Roscoe Pound, 60, dean of Harvard Law School since 1916 and Hoover Law Enforcement Commission member, obtained a license to marry Mrs Lucy Berry Miller widow of James E Miller of Washington. Pound, a Lincoln Nebraska native, resides in Watertown Massachusetts. Miller listed her address as the Lafayette hotel in Washington.
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Washington
Roscoe Pound
Harvard Law School
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Lucy Berry Miller
James E. Miller
Pound
Lincoln
Neb
Watertown
Mass
Miller
Lafayette Hotel
Weather Update for Arizona Fair Nights and Mild Change
Arizona forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. Mostly clear skies, light winds, and comfortable overnight lows expected across the state.
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Arizona
Santa Fe Seeks Extension Of Branch Line
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and its subsidiary asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to extend their Elkhart and Santa Fe line 17 miles from Clayton New Mexico to Mount Dora. The extension is part of a 110 mile stretch to be built from felt Oklahoma to Colm er New Mexico.
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Washington
Atchison, Topeka, & “Santa Fe Railroad
The
Elkhart & Santa Fe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clayton
N. M
Mt. Dora
Felt
Okla
Colmer
Registration figures for motor vehicles released this week
Phoenix June 30. Registration of motor vehicles operating on Arizona highways to date this year is 99,473. Total fees collected amount to $488,027. County totals include Maricopa $208,209 and Pima $62,600 among others such as Apache $6,059 Cochise $40,097 Coconino $20,285.50 Gila $25,397.50 Graham $9,376 Greenlee $7,942.50 Mohave $8,308 Navajo $11,619.50 Pinal $19,419.50 Santa Cruz $7,556.50 Yavapai $33,683.50 Yuma $25,041.30.
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Phoenix
Arizona
State Highway Department
Apache
Cochise
Coconino
Gila
Graham
Greenlee
Maricopa
Mohave
Navajo
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yavapai
Yuma
Flight path misprint hints at Arctic air link to Edmonton
Fragmentary note describes a 2400 mile flight from Siberia to Fairbanks not on the planned route toward Edmonton Canada. The text suggests continuity on another page and references an air line about 500 miles away.
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Edmonton
An. Alrnight
Iours
Habaies Ic
Siberia
Aeir
Fairbanks
Prohibition Raids Seize Liquor at Numerous Establishments
New York reports a June raid across twenty speakeasies shops and restaurants arresting 32 men on liquor violation charges. Agents, maintaining records of seizures, targeted venues as theatres closed and night trade moved to protected outlets. Paramount Chop House and Jack and Jills named among raids. patrons urged not to interfere.
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New
York
Bor
Vagents
Prohibition
Paramount ‘Chop House
Jack and Jill’s
Bar Silver Steady in New York Trade
New York bar silver holds at 29 1 8 per ounce as market closes with no change. Traders note firm tone amid quiet session and await key data releases later this week.
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New York
Julié
Mrs Marshall ordered released on bail by state Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Mrs Louise Foucar Marshall who faces murder charges for fatally shooting her husband is unlawfully held in Pima county jail. The sheriff must discharge her on the bail previously set, with concurring and dissenting opinions noted by Justices Ross McAlister Lockwood.
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Phoenix
State Supreme Court
Louise Foucar Marshall
Pime County
Pima County
Justice Ross
A. J. McAlister
A. C. Lockwood
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