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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

THREAsURf reports reveal that all
4 sources Of internal revenue showed
large increases during the first seven
months Of the present fiscal year as
compared with the same period of
1888, with the exception Of corporate
income taxes
Total receipts for the seven months
period ended January 81 amounted to
S1,S97,950,474, gain Of $500, 70S,061
as compared with the year before.
For the seven months the govern
ment's collection of taxes on distilled
spirits, wines. and beers amounted to
Sl20,547. 800, as compared with S4,3TS,-
$50 In the same 1892 period.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

eral Homer S. Cummings IN which he
said the Twin cities were breeding
grounds of crime Mayor AIahoney
Of ST. Paul telegraphed to Mr.. Cum
mlngs demanding that he ampllfy his
charges. but the attorney generals
only reply was TO say that he meant
what he said. Thereupon the mayor
gave the Ramsey cuiuly attorney n
list of twelve persons. including Mr..
Cummings, whom he wished asked to
appear before the grand jury. which is
now in session 1t was said legal com
plications probably would prevent the
suhpoenaing Of the attorney general
and other national officials.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

Gently offered to the German chancel-
Tor had been met with inconcluslve
arguments, and with demands for a
German army of 100000 electives,
which France rejected. The most the
French statesmen would say was that
they looked forward in most gen.
eral manner toward the possibility Of
an international accord. equally hoped
for by both parties on the question of
disarmament"
Discouraged but persistent, Captain
Eden went on to Berlir q Rome for
further conversations 5ased on the
British plan for reduction % arma
ments.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

the Jury fixing the penalty at % years
in the penltentiary.
One Charles W. Mayo of Alabama,
with an accomplish. devised a fantas-
tic plot for the kidnapping of e. P.
Adler, banker and publisher Of Daven-
port, Iowa. from Chicago hotel. Both
were caught and confessed, and then
Mayo hanged himself in his cell. The
"snatchlng" game appears to be about
nlaYed out
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

of a veto by the Pres
ident did not deter 145
representatives from
signing a petition to
take the Patman bill
from the committee
and bring 1t up for a
vote on March y.
Speaker Ralney had
been to the White
House and returned
with this message:
IL am authorized by
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

mountain climbing. He
was attempting, alone,
to scale a 90-foot pin
nacle near Namur and
fell, being probably
Instantly killed. Hours
later his body was
found and carried to
Brussels. Queen Eliza
beth was i'll and was
not told of the kings
death for some hours.
The Belgian nation
was nlunped In ppnu-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

1t was an Auburn who took the other day and destroy
ed family radio receiving because his daughter insisted keep
ing it action the head of the house desired to rest That ended
the reception but did end the controversy for the father
brought discharged by the judge who have had
his rest disturbed by radio azz.-Bangor Commercial.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

ORANGE was stirred by a mystery
L murder that is connected with the
s60O00,000 Stayisky scandal. Albert
Prince, counselor Of the Court Of APP
peals and the key witness in the Sta
visky case. was lured from Paris and
slain and his body was tied to a rail
road track near Dion and mangled
by train.
In the same connection. the Paris
police announced they had discovered
evidence that Stavisky was an inter
national spy as well as swindler;
that he was aided by number of
women, and probably had sold valu-
able information to the German gov
eminent
"A CCoRDING to the farm admins
1 h tration. 100000 farmers had
signed contracts to reduce their pro-
duction Of hogs and corn this year.
Most of these contracts were executed
by Middle West farmers. In other
states the campaign is just getting
well started. Iowa leads with a total
Of 10000 contracts, representing more
than so per cent OF corn and hog pro
ducers In that state. Figures for 9TH
er states are: Illinois, 1900; Mis-
souri,. 1900; Nebraska, $1,000; Kan
sas, 10000; Minnesota, 10000; Indiana.
$4,000; Ohio, 25,OO0; Wisconsin, $4,000,
and South Dakota, 1900.
OFFICIALS of st. Paul and Mime
~ apolis were considerably angered
by statement made by Attorney Gen
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

vate air line c0inpa-
MES. the senate com
mittee investigating
air mail contracts re-
sumed its inquiry.
The main witness was
W tier +. Brow n,
postmaster general
under President Hoo
yer. who has been ac-
cused by his success
cor of collusion and
rayorltism in the let
ting Of the contracts.
NJ. IL.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

In Paris lie was told
by the seven big men
Of the French cabinet
that France was un
willing to reduce her
military power while
the Nazl menace con
tinues, and the French
government had al
ready coldly refused
to discuss the matter
with Hitler Wv lille
Germany is rearm-
ing" Concessfons re-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

Our Europe have spend much for the
der with which they kill another that just naturally they
kopek pay their debts the outanh Yankee
SEAS Boston Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02
News Review of Current
Events the World Over
King Albert of Belgium, Killed by Fall While Mountain
Climbing, Succeeded by Leopold-Three
Great Powers Protect Austria.
By EDWARD W. PICKARD

ONE Of the best and most belo' ed
- Of the few remaining kings, Al
bert Of Belgium, met tragic death
while practIcIng for his favorite sport.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

CONTINENT In favor of the imme-
" diate payment of the veterans
bonus is so strong among the Demo-
Gratis in the house that the promise
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

MED the charges in long statement
and in appearing before the committee
he waived the immunity which general
ly shields congressional witnesa from
subsequent prosecution.
At the hearing Mr.. Brown again
denied the accusations in detail, but
made admissions that were not IA
vorable to the defense.
Colonel Lindbergb, more or less in
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

JUSTICE finally has caught up with
y Roger Touhy of Chicago and two
members of his notorious gang. Their
second trial for the kidnapping of John
Factor ended in a verdict of guilty,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

AS TIE fighting planes Of the
- American army, with their guns
removed, hegan carrying the air mail
over routes formerly covered by prl-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

TOR the time being the danger of
L European war arising from the Aus
TRAN Socialist rebellion is over. Great
Britain, France and Italy have united
to safeguard Austria's independence,
and while that holds no other nation
dare attack. Long conversations we're
held in Paris by British Ambassador
Lord Tyrrell, Premier Douinergue, For
eign Minister Louis Barthou, Capt. An.
thony Eden, British lord privy seal.
and representatives of Italy. and the
outcome was this statement to the
world:
"The Austrian government hasAn-
quired OF the governments of Fri.Sce,
Great Britain and Italy as to their at
titude with regard to a dossier which
1t prepared with view of establishing
German Interference in the internal
affairs Of Austrla and communicated
to them. The conversations which
have taken place between the three
governments on this subject have
shown they take common view as 10
the necessity of maintaining Austria's
independence and integrity in accord
ance with the relevant treaties"
This pronouncement was proposed
by Premier Mussolinl, who seeks to
keep Austria intact rs buffer state
between Naziism and Fasclsn. 1t is,
Of course, directed to Hitler. who
hopes that the government of Chaneel-
Tor Dollfuss may be overthrow, If not
by force, then In elections.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

"''S"' a''a" the President to say
that this is not the time to pay the
bonus and that he cannot approve any
legislation to that effect"
But the members went right on sign
ing. Mr.. Rainey was visibly disturbed.
but said, in reply to inquiries. Were
going TO let the house do just as 1t
pleases."
Wright Patman of Texas, Democrat,
author of the bill, told the house the
measure would provide the adminlstra-
ton with the mechanism for carrying
out the inhationary program It al
ready has embraced. md that it would
save the government billions of dol
lars in interest. 1t seemed most likely
that the bill would be passed by the
house, and it may also get through the
senate. for the sentiment for it has
been Eteadily growing in that body.
NJ seven members OF the house
~ voted in the negative when the
$25S. 100000 tax revision bill came
up for passage. 1t is expected the
senate will make many alterations in
the measure for the purpose of fur
Their terrifying the statutes against
evasion.
OF principal interest to the average
taxpayer is the bills readjustment of
the income tax rate structure to pro-
vide new normal rate of per cent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1934-03-02

CAPT. ANTHONY EDEN is NOV
~ ing from capital TO capital in Eu-
rope on the rather hopeless mission of
seviying the disarmament negotiations.
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OFFICIALS of st. Paul and Mime
~ apolis were considerably angered
by a statement made by Attorney Gen
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
SEEKS CIRL;ENDS
BY SHOOTING TWO;
SERIOUSLY

Detroit, Mich, June 19-Freeman
Williams, %, a social officer and
CARL Earlis, "a, were shot and Sc
riously wounded late Sunday night
in front of the Norwood hotel, by
Irving Web)ter, the result O
quarrel about a woman unknown to
thetwo injured men. According to
police statements, Earlis and Floyd
Johnson, Edna Livingston and
Ade1la Johnson, were waiting in a
cab in front Of a hostelry to pick up
another girl named p-h Xz XXX
another girl, Gladys Coleman.
While they were waiting, Webster is
alleged to have walked up to the cab
and asked if a girl named Hazel was
with them He walked away only to
return again and repeat the ques-
ton. Later Williams and Earlis were
shot by Webster when they got out
Of the cab to go into the hotel.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
CALL EARLY AND
CUMMINGS xxx.
AS 0CIATES

Memphis, enr., june ~ axe 1t
or leave it-G. NJ, under BY The
Way" in The Commercial Appeal
writes:
1T has been so long since we
have heard anybody denounce the
Ku Klux Klan that the conclusion
was reached that it has passed out
of existence. Apparently there is a
move to revive it. A three-page let
ter asserted that Attorney General
Cummings and Postmaster General
Farley are in collision with the
Klan and should be removed from
office, and if President Roosevelt
is afraid Of the Klan that he should
resign from office and let someone
take his place who has the courage
to enforce the law. If we are mis-
taken in assuming that denunclat')r
CT the kim i: II old tc:,H to rev We
it, then we maintain that there is
mighty little to worry over even
WREN khan becomes a major con-
Germ"
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
ARRAICN THREE
FOR NIERRER
WHITE WOMAN

Detroit, Mich, June Ig-Joe
Lghtsey and his confederates, James
Spivey and William Cherry, were
arraigned in Judge John A. Boyne's
court in two counts of murder in
the killing Of Martha Kangas, white
housemaid and William Kraft, beer
garden proprietor this week. The
defendants pleaded not guilty to
the Kangas murder. Spivey and
Cherry pleaded not guilty to both
charges but Lightsey pleaded gull
ty as to the Kraft killing which
took place during an attempt to
hold up the beer garden. =.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
WOMAN. SLAIN BY
COP SHOOTING AT.
FLEEING THU C

Detroit, Mich, June 19-Mrs.
Florence Harris, SO, 1868 Rowena
street, was shot and fatally wound
ed by policeman while walking
with her husband and friend on
Rowena street, June s. The police
man, Claude Taylor F xzf xz hfh6
man, Claude Tingler, (white) was
chasing a holdup man and fired one
shot at the fleeing man, which
struck Mrs. Harris in the right side
and caused her death a few min
utes after she was admitted to Re-
ceiving hospital. Tingler was evon-
Grated at the inquest where the in
cident was called accidental. The
fleeing thug, Eugene Grant, 80, 635
Rowena street was captured.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

you to get in touch with me any day
before Friday as | see that Friday
is your lucky day.
G. P. Of Oak Park-Will | get a
| job very soon as | need one very
badly p@
Ans: No, do not see job for
you soon, but see me if you can prii-
vately. III ut.A3
&c. C.-Why is it | was laid off from
my job !?
Ans: You were laid off because
you talked too much about other
people and the boss found out about
It and let you 60.
P. L. F. of Evanston. l have been
sick, do you think | was poisoned
at the party | went to?
Ans: No, you were not poisoned
from that whiskey. You just mag
med you were. The man who was
Win you at the time WOulu not StOOp
SO low to do the thing you had in
mind.
T. vi lost an article Can you
tell me which it was and where I
lost it?
Ans: Yes, I can. | was yuor boy
friends watch. Ask your other boy
friend for the watch and he will give
it to you.
For those who wish to have nv
address: 1854 Washington Blvd, 2nd
apartment, between $50 and 500
P. NJ. Monday, June 18th. Incense
can be secured at the CHICAGO
WORLD, 11S East 35th Street,
sizes, Csc and SOC.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
DOPE ADDICTS GET
NINETY DAYS

Caught with a nypodermic needle
and a large quantity Of dope in Their
possession, Herman Kelly, rs, us
East 44th street and James Wilson
"A, 4440 Calumet avenue were giver
90 days i'll the House Of Correction
by Judge Elliott in the Wabash Ave.
police court Friday morning.
Timothy Dwyer, officer. Of the
above station, found the boys in the
basement at the Calumet avenue
address and arrested them. Aaron
Andrews, Asst. States Attorney
asked that the senence be heightened
explaining that dope was the basis
for many a major crime.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
RETIREMENT NETS
MAN PURSE AFTER
50 YEAR SERVICE

Washington, June l6-After thirty
wears in the service Of his govern
ment, John H. Contee, 70, mes
senger, attached to the Y. ;. lariti
Commission, was retired last week
Contee had been in government
service nineteen years when, eleven
years ago, he was appointed to the
staff Of the commission. His post
has been in the office of the chair
man Of the commission for the
greater part Of his time there. Well
liked by all, he was presented with
watch and purse Of money on the
dav Of his retirement hy his CO
workers, headed by the secretary OF
the commission.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
MISS. COURT SAYS
CARAWAy NJ u S 7
DIE. FOR ASSAULT

Gulfport, Miss, June l9-oaveu
eight times from sentences OF death
for an alleged assault on a white
woman, Tom CarraWay Of Jackson
county, was ordered to the death
cell last Saturday, but notice was
given Immediately Of an appeal to
the United States Supreme Court.
Judge Edwin r. Holmes, in the
federal court Saturday denied pc
tition OF Carraway's lawyers for a
writ of habeas corpus and dissolved
a restraining order issued a few
weeks ago stopping officials in Jack
son county from carrying out the
execution.
In lengthy written opinion,
Judge Holmes stated that Carraway
had mot been deprived Of trial with
CUT due process Of law as the de-
PENDANTS lawyer contended. Also
the court held, there had been no
interference with the court by
threats Of mobs.
BodWell Adam, former Lieutenant
Governor is Carraways attorney,
Ie9ddp ue 4pql p9ounouup pup
would be taken to the y. S. Supreme
Court and Judge Holmes allowed
him time to perfect his record and
file bill Of exceptions to the rul-
ing on the habeas corpus petition.
The counsel stated he would hurry
the bill to completion, in the excep-
tons matter, and appeal to the SUI
preme cOur at once.
Recently when the state supreme
court affirmed a circuit court re-
fusal Of a motion for a new trial,
the date for the execution was set
May 81. But few days prior to that
Attorney Adam filed the habeas
corpus petition in the federal court
and was granted the restraining
writ, thus saving the life Of his eli
ent TOR the eighth time. One of the
Says was granted by Ex-Governor
heo u. bllbo as CarraWay was
walking to the galloWs.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
PROF. BOVTON'S QUESTIONS

PROF. BOVTON'S QUESTIONS
E. N.-Can you tell me where my
wife is !? l haven't seen her for three
years.
Ans: Yes, | can tell you where
your wife is. She is right here in
Chicago on And Place between Cot
tage Grove and South Parkway. II
you do not find her in a week | will
take you there myself.
A. B. C.-Could you tell me will |
come out all right and how soon?
Ans | see where you will over
come the trouble before seven days.
1t is nothing to get alarmed about.
For further information see me pri-
vately.
c. M am writing you regarding
some articles which were stolen
from me.
Ans: Yes, Cornelia, | can locate
your articles that were stolen but
| see that someone else lost some
thing too. Your articles are not far
from your home A man and woman
are responsible for your articles
disappearing. | will call their names
if you will see me privately.
A. A. will l get the job l am
expecting?
Ans: Yes, you will get the job
you are expecting but if you want
to keep it you had better see me.
B.S.-Upon reading some of your
advice in the CHICAGO WORLD
felt sure you could tell me Of some
lucky numbers.
Ans: Yes, Ben, I can. | advise
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
STL0U|S TO PLAY
NlAA|cP Benefit I

St. Louis, Mo, June 19-St. Louis
is Lutting on monster entertain
ment at the New St. Louis NUM-
cipaI auditorium June % for the
benefit Of the defense fund Of the
NAACP. The show will be furnish
ed by the finest talent both colorcd
and white in this section Of the
country and produced under the
supervision Of Miss Lucille Schw-
artz. 1t will be followed by a donce.
Miss Schwartz is teacher at the
Vashon n:sr school and an able and
tireless worker.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
WATERS w AGE S
GIVEN BOOST BY
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

Los Angeles, June 14-Beginnlng
with two and one half percent
increase, July /, wage levels of 1929
for cooks and walters on the South
ern Pacific railroad system will be
restored by April /, 1885, according
to Clarence Johnson, executive sec
rotary Of the local Cooks and Wait
ers union, with headquarters at
1853 East 18th street.
Agreement for the restoration Of
the old wage scale was the outcome
of a long series of negotiations be-
tween the railroad and its employ
ees, Johnson said.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
BEAT
man TO DEATH

Birmingham, Ala, June Deco.
Patton, Jr., resident in the suburb
of Enslcy died Monday morning at
Hillman hospital, from wounds re-
ceived when he was beaten Sunday
by a group Of five white men, Pat
ton was an employee of the Repub-
lie Steel corporation, one Of the
parties to the strike here. The five
men boarded the street car upon
which Patton was riding, whipped
him severely, then fled. Another
crop Of five men dragged John Kay
from his automobile and beat him
up.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
PINT BOTTLE USED
AS WEAPON

The eternal triangle again figur-
ed in a case when Clara Scales was
mon-law husband, Jimmie Green,
struck over the head by her COM
both of 5000 Calumet avenue, early
Monday afternoon during brawl
over an unknown man whom Green
had accused of being too intimate
with Clara. ..
The eighteen year old girl re-
ceived decorations about the head
and was taken to the Provident
hospital where her wounds were
dressed. Miss Scales said that
Green used pint whiskey bottle
as his weapon and shattered it
across her head dlring the argu-
menth Her condition is not serious.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
FEARLESSLY TOSSED MATCH
CAUSES FIRE

Fifteen colored people were driven
from their homes early Wednesday
morning when fire caught their
wooden shacks in the rear Of 1921
q Austin avenue. The firemen es-
timated the damage at $780, Fortu-
nately no one was injured. The blaze
was said to have been caused by a
carelessly tossed match.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

Many Old Lapsed Life Insurance
Policies On Deceased Or Living
Persons May Be Valuable. Policy
Holders Bureau, 103 E. 43rd St.
please turn to page 3 for further
details.) IL
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

Many Old Lapsed Life Insurance
Policies On Deceased Or Living
Persons May Be Valuable. Policy
Holders Bureau, 103 E. 43rd St.
please turn to page for further
details)
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

Many Old Lapsed Life Insurance
Policies On Deceased Or Living
Persons May Be Valuable. Policy
Holders Bureau, 103 E. 43rd St.
please turn to page 8 for further
details) '"
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23

Many Old Lapsed Life Insurance.
Policies On Deceased Or Living
Persons May Be Valuable. Policy
Holders Bureau, 103 E. 43rd St.
please turn to page 8 for further
details.)
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
BLACK HERMANS
Successor
Only living Man who knows the Magic Secrets Black Herman
Pros. "A. B. BoXton

For Private Answers send rs cents and addressed
stamped envelope to TIE office of the CHICAGO WORLD
118 East 35th street, phone Victory $685.
Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1934-06-23
PAGE FIVE
NEW COMB MAKES
HIT WITH WOMEN

Americas finest comb, new in
idea, new in design, new in con-
struction and efficiency, heats rapid
" and cools slowly is now on sale
by the Lili-Dan Sales Co., not Inc.
at 1926 S. Michigan avenue. The
women are raving about this comb.
1t straightens to the tip end, has q
wire scratch teeth and does not
split or pull.
This comb is saving women large
sums of money.
Many Old Lapsed Life Insurance
Policies On Deceased Or Living
Persons May Be Valuable. Policy
Holders Bureau, 103 Z. 43rd st.
(Please turn to page for further
details.)
Evening star., 1934-09-30
MORE WAR-BUILF
STRUCTURES TO FALL
Temporary Building No. l to
Make Way for Interior De-
partment Construction.

More temporary war-built struc-
lures in the Mall near the Navy
Building will be torn down, under
contracts announced by the National
Park Service. One Of these will make
way for the new $10,o00,ooo Interior
Department at Eighteenth and D
streets, when temporary building No. l
is demolished.
The Newman Wrecking Co., Of
Cleveland will pay Uncle Sam 1888
for the privilege of raZing temporary
building No. /, No. annex and the
obsolete heating plant. If the Ma
tional Park Service decides to tear
down the Research Building at
Nineteenth street and Constitution
avenue, the United States will have
to pay the Newman firm 1000. The
fate of this structure has not yet been
finally determined
The Hechinger Engineering Co. Of
Fifteenth and H streets northeast will
pay the Federal Government 81 1888
for the demolition of temporary
building c in the Mall. Under the
contract, the firm will be required to
place top soil after the building is
out of the way, sow grass seed, install
a water and drainage system and
make proper alterations In electrical
conduits.