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Jlst A El--NO. 164 EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, JULY 14,1933. EIGHT PAGES Many Attracted To Scene of Voss Murder Along Creek Officers Uncertain as to Number of Persons Parti- in Killing, Believe There Were Two; Knife Found Did Not Belong to Voss. General Italo Baibo Leads Seaplanes to Montreal After Long Journey Enroute From Rome to Chicago. MAKES TRIP FROM SHEDIAC IN FOUR HOURS Rousing Welcome Given Italian Airmen, Greeted by Cheering Club of 300, Airport Trimmed With Streamers.

Montieal, July 14--General Italo Balbo led his squadioii of seaplanes to Monti eal today, and at this, last scheduled halt on the long journey Rome to Chicago the Italian ail men leceivod one of the greatest welcomes of their flight. The lead planes flew over mont- real at 1 49 P. M. EOT after a fast, smooth flight over the lakes and forests of New Brunswick, northern Maine and eastern Quebec General Balbo landed his lead plane at 1 51 P. and the live other planes of the squadron alighted almost simultaneously.

As they landed, the second flight oC six planes en cling oveihead, dropping slowly towaid the liver. Balbo left Shetlu.c, N. at 9 52 A. a i the flying time for the journey almost exactly foui hours The jetty at Faircluld airport was hung with and bunting to the airmen. Ciowds lined the banks The Pascio Club of Monti eal had a cheering delegation ot 300 waiting to the Fascast salute to nie general and his men, and companies of Fascist girls in white blouses and shoit, black skirts joined in the greeting.

The second group of planes was down at 1.54 P. M. By that time two groups of three each were circling toward the river. Before the last of the planes had landed a refueling barge, manned with three men, capsized and the harbor was thrown into turmoil as rescue expeditions dashed to aid. The final group of planes alighted at 2 P.

M. A quiet, secluded spot en Silver Creek, near Sylvaa Hall School, a half mile from the nearest farm res- ence and the se- le of a imber of picnics and durl the spring, was the place to which Nelson Voss was escorted yesteiday morning to be slain in what is classified by authorities as one of the muiders here in recent years. The mysterious angles in the killing have attracted many to the scene. Yesterday afternoon and this morning many automobiles filled with men, women and chi'dren traveled the little used road. Some of the faimers deserted -heir work to visit the place.

A numlsr it relatives were included. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Voss, who live a mile north the scene this moinmj. Some who were there this morning had traveled 10 miles.

The song of a bird or the croak of a frog could be heard this morning as visitors stood around in groups. Most of the-n were hoping to accidentally find some sort of a cine. Farmers in the neighborhood say almost the exact spot where the mur- TWO INJUNCTION CASES POSTPONED TO JULY 22 Two petitions in which the Illinois Terminal Company asks injunctions against officials of Granite City and Venice weie continued before Judge D. H. Mudge in the circuit court Ifcre this i i after part of the evidence was, taken until July 22.

The railroad company seeks an order to prevent the officials from enforcing oidmances againbt the operation of one-man cars The laihoad officials contend that the Interstate Commeice Commission and Illinois Commerce Commission have juusdiction of the railroads. A Chevrolet automobile with various identification numbeis bo ba'ly defaced that the ownership may never be determined was found yesterday inoimng on a country road near Livingston by berry pickers. They notified county authorities. The mac- chine was towed to Staunton where effoits are being made to learn the owner. State Highway Patrolman Clem Rotter, of Edwardsville, made an inspection of the machine.

He said today that a torch had been used to bum and deface the motor and factory numbers. He said that everything else about the sedan to help in identification had been destroyed. Officers believe that the license numbers were removed and after de- stiuction of the numbers the automobile was driven to the place where found and set on fire. ASKS NEW LIST OF O'Connell Family Receives A other Note From Kidnap Gang. Albany, N.

July 14--The family of the kidnaped John J. O'Connell, today announced receipt of another communication from the kidnapers, asking for another new list of intermediaries. Rejection of the second list of prospective contact men was made known to the O'Connells in a letter, the fourth from the kidnapers since the youth was abducted a week ago. The abductors asked that the O'Connells insert an adveitisement in either the New York World-Telegram, New Sun, or the New Yofk Journ 1 this afternoon, naming new prospective emissaries The letter, received by Daniel O'Connell tlus morning, signed by young John himself. It was substantially the same as the letter received on Tuesday, rejecting the first list of intei mediaries.

In the letter, the parents were assured again that kidnaped young man was "all right." The new list of intermediaries was drafted immediately by Daniel O'Connell and young John's father, am to New York Olty. AUTHORITIES CONTINUE SEARCH FOR SLAVERS OF NELSON VOSS FOUND ALONG SILVER CREEK der occurred has been the scene of late afternoon picnic lunches during the past few weeks. The timber is not very thick and there is little underbrush. The killers are believed to have been acquainted with the grounds for some time or had visited them to lay their plans. The slayers had a fairly good vision of the road as they were parked at the bridge over the creek to awau their victim.

Conditions of the bridge and road forces autoists to reduce speed to cross the bridge. Farmers in the neighborhood believe that the slayers waited until they observed Voss arriving and then hurriedly parked their machine to prevent him from crossing. After overpowering Voss, it was pointed out, it wag an matter for them to change the position of their car and park the Voss machine along the side of the road where it was later found. The door of Voss 1 machine had been left open. Whether Voss was required to walk down the roid through the tirn- (Continued on page Two) PRESENT CODES OF Officers Declare Numbers Were Removed With Torch, Ownership Undetermined.

PLOT OF GROUND TO Ufcl DEDICATED TO LEGION The Valhalla Memoiial Park, located on the Alton-Jeibeyville road, will dedicate a plot of ground to the American Legion on Sunday aftei- a number of trees in memory of men fiom that community who lost their lives in the Woild War. The Alton Post No. 126, together with posts from Jeiseyville, Biight- on, Bethalto and Wood River, will sponsor the dedication. Rev. Percy Ray, Collinsvllle, state chaplain of the Amoiican Legion, will deliver the dedication address and Judge-Jesse R.

Blown, Alton, will be master of ceiemomes. Among the war dead to be honored will be Albert Kayser formeily of Edwardsville. AGED DOCTOH IS ASKING HIS FHEEDOM FROM JAIL A petition for a writ of habeas corpus in which Dr. Thomas Brunk of Alton seeks his freedom fiora the county jail where held on a coroner's warrant charging murder by abortion was filed in the circuit court here this morning. The hearing has been continued until next Tuesday morning.

State's Attorney M. L. Geers told attorneys for the defense that the petition will be resisted. Attorney H. J.

Bandy one of the counsel for Dr. Bunk said that his age and physical condition will be factors in asking freedom. Dr. Brunk is 74 years old. GEO H.

IUUDGEWATEK BURIED AT VALLEY VIEW CEMETERY Funeral rites for George H. Bridgewater, who died at his home here Tuesday, were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Elmer Jones resl- denc3 at 2 o'clock. Rev. L. H.

Coffman, pastor of the First Baptlat Church, officiating. Burial was made at Valley View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Philip Fix, ATberl Hrubetz, Conda Sharp, Fred Ratzel and Walter Holtgreve, all of Maryville, and John Browning of Belleville. Gen. Johnson Says It May Still Be Necessary to Invoke Blanket Code.

Washington, July 14--Industrial Administrator Hugh S. Johnson said today that while code? of fair com- etition were being presented IE abundance it might still be necessary invoke an immediate blanket code covering all industries to effect an immediate upswing in purchasing power. Johnson referred to the 2,000,000 retail stores In the United States. While he did not elaborate this reference, it was indicated that any step toward a universal short week recommendation might be applied in this manner. Johnson confirmed United Press dispatches of yesterday by saying that the rayon and silk industiies were ready to under the cotton textile code, which goe; into effect next Monday.

The wool industry also is about ready to come under this agreement, Johnson said, thereby making possible a start on the industrial recovery plan simultaneously throughout the eatire spinning and weaving industry with more than 1,000,000 employes. The "blanket code" proposal concerns a plan foi volunteer cooperation on a short work week and in- ci eased wages throughout industry pending submission of codes for particular industries. The objective would be an immediate spurt in purchasing power which would enable the public to keep pace with increased letail prices. Father and Son Brought to Edwardsville Jail For Questioning; No Charges Yet Made Against Them. REPORTED LUER FAMILY HAS RECEIVED NOTES Intermediaries Say They Are Not Satisfied the Notes Are Genuine, Refuse to Divulge Contents.

Two St. Louis men, a fathei and son, were being held at the county jail here today for questioning in connection with the Luer kidnaping case at Alton. They were brought here late yesterday afternoon after county authorities requested that they be taken into custody. No charges have been made against them. One had previously telephoned the Mayor ot Alton, making suggestions about the amount of ransom Afterwards he said he was drunk.

State's Attorney M. L. Geers said this atternoon that the two were questioned just before noon. He said that additional questioning is planned for later. "I can't tell you what they said," remarked the prosecutor when asked about the interview he had with the two.

Alton, 111 July 14--Receipt of seveial notes purpoitvng to be i the ludnapeis of August Luer, 77- year-old banker and packer, was an- nojnced today by the two intermediaries appointed by the Luer family. The intermediaries, O. S. Catt and Lawrence Keller, said they were not satisfied the notes were genuine They did not reveal the content of the notes but said they were "not entirely satisfactory." Luer, wealthy bank president and owner of a packing company, was dragged fiom his home Monday evening hy two well-dressed men and an attractive woman. Since then no direct "authentic" word has been received from him.

Catt and Keller refused to say whether the notes had contained a demand for ransom. "We have nothing additional to say at this time Catt said. HOLD FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MISS. WM. STRASSEN Funeral services for Mrs.

Doiothea Strassen, wife of William Stiassen, late of the city, who died at the Alton State Hospital Monday, were conducted from the Schneider Funeral Home yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to the Eden Evangelical Church at 2, Rev. H. J. Bredehooft, pastor, in chaige. Interment was made at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Those who as pallbearers were William J. Eickiuann, Carl H. Eickniann, Hci'ry Stiassen, Arnold Kuhn, Charles Kuhn and Oscar Buecher. TO DIVIDE FOR NATIONAL PARK ROADS Washington, July 14--A division of the $50,000,000 which must be allocated for roads in national parks, iorest, Indian reservations and on public lands was announced today by the Public Worka Administration. Allocation by states includes: Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, $212,442.

French Fly German Flag. Paris, July 14--The Imperial German flag floated over the foreign office--the famous Qual D'Orsay--to- day for the first time since 1914. In keeping with tradition, the foreign office on Bastille Day, the great national holiday, displays the flass of nations with which France enjoys friendly relations. On New Council to Speed Recovery KNIFE, MM. A new impetus in the drive to spur business was given by President Roosevelt by creating a supreme council to direct the policies of national rehabilitation.

Three members of the council (made up of Cabinet heads and administrators of the speial federal agencies), are pictured after conferring with the president. From left to right they are: Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes, Jesse H. Jones, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corpoiation and Secretary of the Navy Claude Swanson. To Greet Italian Filers. Newark, N.

July 11---Prince Glrolamo Rospigllosi and Princess Rospiglosl left in a plane for Chicago today to greet General Balbo and his air fleet when they arrive there. The prince, a scion of an old Roman family, will be host to Balbo when the Italian air minister conies to New York from Chicago. Federal Agents Directed "Jump Into Kidnaping Cases as Soon as They Break." Washington, July 14. The Federal Government today began a war to the end against kidnapers. Agents of the Department of Justice throughout the country--more feared by the underworld than probably any other law enforcement officers--were directed to "jump into kidnaping as soon as they break" regardless of whether a violation federal law was apparent at the outset.

Members of any family victimized by extortionists were urged to get in touch immediately with headquarters of the department's bureau of investigation here or with its regional offices. The bureau piomlsed to work with the utmost secrecy and to devote its first efforts to get victims back alive and well. Secrecy and persistence are the bureau's watchwords. When its operatives start on a case, that is usually the last heard of them until they get their man. And almost always they get him, even though the hunt lasts for years and leads to the four corners of the earth.

Backing them up in Washington is the bureau's efficient organization, with the world's most complete file of Hngerprintu and other criminal records. FT. RUSSELL, Funeral Services For Mrs. Mary Strohmeier to Be Conducted Sunday. Mrs.

Mary Strohmeier, 69, died on Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Heepke in Ft. Russell, of complications of old age. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon from the Heepke residence at 1 o'clock followed by services at the Eden Evangelical Churclv at 2 o'clock, with Rev. H.

J. Bredehoeft officiating. Buiial will be in the St. James Cemetery. Mrs.

Strohmeier was bom in Hessen Daimstadt, Germany, August 12, 1853, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bangert. She came to America with her parents when one year of age. She was confirmed at the Eden Evangelical Chinch April 22, 1878.

Her marriage to Henry Strohmeier occuned October 18, 1883. He pre- coded her in death 25 years ago. Ten children were bom to this union, two djing in infancy. Those surviving aro Mrs. Anna Rode, Henry Strohmeier, William Strohmeier, Mrs.

Louis Dustman, Heimau Strohmeier, Mis. Grace Schaake, Mrs. Katie Heepke, Mrs. Minnie Bartels, all of tins vicinity. She also leaves a sister, Mrs.

William Pape oC Marion, 111., one brother, Chailes Bangert of Troy, 40 Grandchildien and four great giandchildren. STATE TO ESTABLISH NEW GASOLI3VE CODE Springfield, July 14--Officials of seven neighboring states today planned to co-operate with Illinois officials in an investigation to determine facts upon which the group may base a code covering the application of gasoline tax to busses and trucks in interstate commerce. A conference of officials from the states of Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and Illinois was held here yesterday to discuss the problem. The conference reached an agreement to make a thorough study of evasions of gasoline taxes resulting from interstate transportation. JUDGE WILKERSONi OVERRULES DEMURRERS OF INSUMj CO.

Chicago, July 14--Federal Judge James H. Wllkerson today overruled demurrers by 19 officers and directors of a collapsed Insull holding corporation, the Coiporation Securities on charges of using the mails in a scheme to defraud. The defendants were headed Stanley Field, prominent banker anc resigned chairman of the Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Co. Funeral Services For Substitute Mail Carrier to be Held at Immanuel Church. Nelson Voss, Edwardsvoille post- office sub-clerk and who was temporal ily carrying mail on rural route until he was mysteriously shot to death yesterday in Silver Creek 3ottom southeast of Edwardsville, was a native of Pin Oak township, was a member of a large relationship and lived in Pin Oak until several years ago.

Mr. Voss was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Voss, his parents for- nerly being engaged in farming un. they moved to this city.

The date of 1m birth was September 26, 1907. Ho was 25 years, 9 months and 19 days old at the time of his death. On April 1, 1927, he was appointed as a substitute clerk at the Edwardsville postoffice. Under a lecent ruling of the Post Office Dopaitmeut he was assigned to carry mail on the route, taking the place formerly filled by William Knecht, a substitute rural mail carrier. Mr.

Kueclit was a substitute carrier for Charles Zika, the letuilar carrier who has been a patient at the Veterans' Hospital, Jeffeison Bai racks, since May 19 Mr. Voss began the work on July 1. On October 14, 1930, ho was united in marriage with Miss Edna Deitz, an operator in the Edwardsville tele- phono exchange. Their ntti active home is at 214 West Hale Avenue. The entire yard is planted in Bent giass, very difficult to grow.

Mr. Voss had one of the most attractive lily pools in Edwardsville. Besides his parents and widow he is suivlved by one sister, Miss Nigel Voss. A slstei Irene died many years ago. The body, which is at the Marks- Weber Funeral Home, will be taken to the family residence later.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the family residence to Immanuel M. E. Church at 2 o'clock, Rev. D. A.

Tappmcyer will officiate. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery. NKIMQIE One-Bladed Knife With Yellow and Black Handle Picked Up at Scene Was Not Property of Victim. FARMER SAW VOSS AS LATE AS 10 O'CLOCK Mar Residing Short Distance From Creek Says He Observed Old-Style Ford Almost Same Time. Three investigations are under way today in an effort to apprehend the slayers of Nelson Voss, substitute rural mail carrier who was murdered yesterday in Silver Creek Bottoms after he had covered about one-half of Route 3 which he was temporarily carrying for Charles Zika, the regular carrier.

County authorities have cooperation of postoffice inspectors on account of the absence of stamps and federal money which are believed to have been stolen by the slayers. No trace has been found of the carriers' stamp kit in which he carried stamps valued at $5 and money received for those sold to patrons aa well as collections for postoffice money orders and C. O. D. parcels.

M. H. Albert, a postoffice inspector, came here yesterday to make an Investigation and resumed the work in conjunction with county authorities today. Sheriff Peter Fitzgerald said this afternoon that more than a score of persons have been questioned since late yesterday afternoon. They Included members of the Voss family, farmers along the mail route and others.

Sheriff Fitzgerald said that he is hopeful that sufficient information will be secured to warrant arrests. Another investigation is being made by Coroner W. W. Billings. He ia securing information to be presented to the coroner's jury when the official investigation 1 of the death ia made.

From one source today it was learned that Voss had sold a money order for about $7 to r. patron along the route. The sale could not be (Continued on page Two, READY TO LICENSE Government Hopes To Force Companies to Deal Fairly With Farmers. GAIN SHOWN IN ST. LOUIS EMPLOYMENT St.

Louis, July 14--The largest gain in employment through six free employment bureaus here was reported for June in statements made public today. Irving Welssman, director of the department of statistics of the community council, said 1615 Jobs were filled during the month, or 9 per cent more than the previous mqnth. Weissman said the placements were considered a barometer of employment bere. Washington, July 14--The government pulled the trigger on Its most powerful weapon in the recovery offensive today and made ready to put the milk industry on a license basis. By this means It hoped to force recalcitrant members into marketing agreements guaranteeing fair returns to the farmers and fair prices to the customers.

It was the first time the administration had resorted to licensing sections of the farm and Industrial control acts. These provisions give the government power to bar from bust- ness any concern refusing to abide by trade agreements. In view of the attitude of many in the dairy Industry it was considered likely the action would lead to a court test of the licensing system. The government, however, feels certain of its ground. Secietary of Agriculture Wallace announced that the decision to license the milk Industry was taken only after extended conferences with President Koosevelt and Attorney General CuninUngs.

Should the measure prove successful was believed It might be used on other Industries which have been laggard in adopting codes ot fair practice. JNFW SPA PERI -IWSPAPKRl.