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Newspaper

Daily Capital News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1926

Page

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Priest Calls Upon Friends to Carry On

Blodgett Priest, a former Republican Senate candidate, urged voters who backed him in Tuesday's primary to support anti liquor standers in November. He declined further comment on potential support for Hawes or Williams, reiterating opposition to the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act and calling for steadfast adherence to their principles at the polls.

Associated Press ST. Louis Priest Harry B. Hawes George H. Williams Hawes Williams Defea Ht Henry S. Priest Cleveland

City Council Meets Tonight for Bond Election Preparations

The City Council holds a special session this evening to set up August 10 bond election procedures. Judges and clerks will be chosen, previous complaints prompt careful selection. The Citizens Health and Safety Committee campaigns for a record turnout.

Citizens Health and Safety Committee

Mrs. Laura Green Visits Sedalia on State Charities Work

Mrs. Laura O. Green of the State Board of Charities and Corrections made a business visit to Sedalia to discuss charity and corrections programs and state oversight. She met local officials and toured facilities as part of ongoing program evaluation.

Laura O. Green The State Board of Charities and Corrections Sedalia

Jefferson City Faces Key Citywide Bond Proposals Next Tuesday

The Citizens Health and Safety Committee urges Jefferson City residents to consider bond issues for sewer trunk lines and enlargement, garbage disposal, new firefighting equipment, a drainage tunnel on McCarty Street, and the West Dunklin Street bridge. They stress fairness, city progress, and the need to relieve overloaded sewers and modernize incineration and safety infrastructure.

Jefferson City McCarty Street Hamlin and Hart Streets West Dunklin Street Citizens Health and Safety Committee Missouri Citizens’ Committee

Democratic State Committee to Meet in St Louis

The Missouri Democratic executive committee will meet to discuss opening state headquarters and other party work ahead of the new committee formation on September 14. Members include Stephen B. Hunter, Mrs. C. E. Risser, M. D. Campbell, Fred L. Williams, Daniel G. Taylor, Joshua Barbee, and Katherine Halterman.

Aponue ST. Louis Aus Democratic Party New Demotratic Committee Harry B. Hawes Stephen B. Hunter Cape Girardeau C. E. Risser Springfield M. D. Campbell Chillievotne Fred L. Williams Supreme Judge Duage Daniel G. Taylor St. Pee Joshua Barbee Kansas City Katherine Halterman State Committee

Juvenile Charleston Contest Tonight at Jefferson Theatre

Manager Barney Dubinsky of Miller Jefferson Theatres has arranged a juvenile Charleston contest at the Jefferson Theatre open to all city youths under fifteen. The event will be led by "Baby Cinder" from the Dixie Follies currently playing at the theatre, with prizes for successful dancers.

Jefferson Theatre Barney Dubinsky Miller-Jefferson Theatres Baby Cinder Jefferson

Weather Outlook for Missouri Friday to Saturday

Partly cloudy Friday with likely local thunderstorms. Saturday should be fair with little temperature change.

Missouri

Miss Betty Woodson Injured In Horse Mishap

Miss Betty Woodson an 18 year old daughter of Mrs Lewis Hard Cook Forest Hill Addition was injured yesterday in a fall from a horse hit by an automobile. She sustained severe bruises but no bones broken and her condition is not believed to be serious.

Betty Woodson Lewis Hard Cook Forest Hill Addition Miss Woodson

Dr John Hall Dies in Saline County

Dr John Hall prominent Saline County physician and brother of Mrs D W Shackleford and Matt Hall died Wednesday night at his home near Marshall after several weeks illness following a paralytic stroke. Mrs Shackleford left yesterday for Marshall as friends mourn his passing in this section of the state.

John Hall D. W. Shackleford Matt Hall Missouri State Penitentiary Marshall Hall Saline County Shackleford

Mrs. Jesse Tolin Injured in Fall in Seligman

Mrs. Jesse Tolin of Seligman Arizona visiting her son Henry Tolin slipped and tore ligaments in her foot yesterday. Taken to the hospital for x rays she is expected to recover though she will be incapacitated for several weeks. Friends here express hope for a full recovery.

Arizona Jessie Tolin Seligman Henry Tolin Tolin

Nimrods Gathering Duck Eggs Need State License

The state game and fish department announced that anyone collecting eggs from wild duck nests in summer and hatching them to use as decoys must obtain a license. Officials noted some hunters operate game farms and require permits. 347 game permits, 22 taxidermists, and 14 ornithologists permits have been issued so far this year.

State Game and Fish Department

Botz Store Fixtures Installed in Madison Street Move

Work on fixtures at the Botz Store new Madison Street location began under Joe Nacy who aims to create an attractive up-to-date shop. Interior nearly finished stock transfer from the old store will occur soon with a planned opening around the 15th of the month.

Botz Madison Street Joe Nacy Nacy

Hirsch In Serious Condition At City Hospital

Chas. Hirsch a Clark Avenue grocer who has been ill at St. Marys Hospital for several weeks was reported in critical condition late last night.

Bids Opened for Presbyterian Church Edifice

Bids for the Madison and McCarty street church were opened by the Church Building Committee. Nine firms submitted offers near 100000 dollars with the three lowest from Bethel and Son, Beckmeyer, and Phillips Construction. Heating bids were rejected and new bids will be opened in two weeks.

Madison and McCarty Streets Simon Construction Co Columbia Edwin H. Beckmeier St. Louis C. A. Welch Construction Co St Louis Ruehle

Williams Hawes lead in Missouri party nominations

The Associated Press tally from Missouri precints shows Sen George H Williams leading for the Republican long term US Senate nomination with 160 087 votes to Proctor 74 595 and Priest 47 191 in 3 355 precincts of 4 095. Hawes leads Democratic long term senate race with 146 027 to Cockrell 89 787. Gantt-top Democrat for supreme judge with 122 366 vs Ristine 84 908 and McGruder 40 887. Smith leads Republican superintendent of schools race with 128 288 to Reavis 101 317.

Associated Press ST. Louis Geo. H. Williams David M. Proctor United States Missouri Williams Proctor Priest Harry B. Hawes Ewing B. Cockrell Hawes Cockrell Young Meredith Ernest S. Gantt Mexico Gantt Ristine McGruder Superintendent of Schools W. S. Smith Excelsior Springs Smith Reavis

Game Warden Henry and Family Vacation in Ozarks

Game Warden Louis Henry and his wife and daughter Marguerite depart Wednesday for a four week automobile vacation through the Missouri Ozarks. Henry plans visits to state parks and fish hatcheries during the tour.

Louis Henry Ozarks Marguerite Missouri Ozarks Henry

Fulton Caddies Defeat Home Boys In Final Round

The Fulton County Club caddies beat Jefferson City Country Club caddies by 9 points on the local links. Fulton totaled 42 to Jefferson City 33 with tight margins through the eighteen holes. A banquet followed at the club, hosted by Adjutant General William A. Raupp, toastmaster Thomas Lawson Price. Local golf fans attended as campaigns loom in Cole County with party committee elections and upcoming organization efforts.

Fulton Jefferson City Callaway County Howard Lang C. M. Ethal Clay McGregor Fulton Rooters William A. Raupp Thomas Lawson Price Wm. Wenkle Russell Rinklin Ralph Schmidt Herbert Schroeder Clay Brooks Francis Long Lon Eugene Harmon Cocoon Hubert Grove Cece Howard Lang, Jr Cnn DL M. Robertson

Mrs W C Irwin and Party End 5000 Mile Auto Tour

Mrs. W C Irwin and daughter Miss Billy Sue and sister Mrs C R Wammack of Venita Oklahoma returned Wednesday night from a six week eastbound motor trip and visits in New York Ohio and the White Mountains. They traveled over more than 5000 miles with Mrs Irwin acting as chauffeur and reported no trouble on the journey. Ellis Meyer accompanied the group eastward but took a train home after two weeks.

W.C. Irwin Billy Sue C. R. Wammack Venita Okla al Damhorst New York Irwin Ellis Meyer

Frazier Visiting Brother in Jefferson City

D G Frazier and wife from University City are in the city for a few days as guests of James Frazier. They are returning from a coast to coast auto trip and advocate Highway No 50 from St. Louis to Kansas City to boost tourism.

D. G. Frazier University City James Frazier Mr. Frazier St. Louis Kansas City Jefferson City

Councilman Lutkewitte Heads to Ozarks on Vacation

Councilman Lawrence Lutkewitte and his wife depart Saturday for a week in the Ozark country visiting Branson Hollister and other points of interest.

Lutkewitte Ozarks Lawrence Lutkewitte Ozark Country Branson Hollister Hockaway Beach Lother

F Guy Chinn Likely Candidate for County Judge

F Guy Chinn a prominent local citizen and Democratic leader appears set to be the party nominee for judge of the county court in the first district. Official returns show he received more than fifty write in votes though not on the ballot, and friends urge him to accept the nomination to strengthen the ticket this fall.

F. Guy Chinn Chinn

Russell Grader Co Sues Charles F Smith

The Russell Grader Company of Minnesota filed suit in the Cole County Circuit Court against Charles F. Smith, a former employee, for the return of equipment now in his possession or payment of 9929. The case is expected to go to trial at the September term.

Russell Grader Company Minnesota Cole County Charles F. Smith Grader Smith

Stegmaier leaves for double funeral

O. C. Stegmaier departed Wednesday for Bellville Illinois to attend the funerals of two uncles Joseph Rodemeyer 52 of Chester Illinois and George Rodemeyer 71 of Cape Girardeau. Joseph Rodemeyer was killed in an automobile accident near Chester Monday night and George Rodemeyer died in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday. The nephews of the deceased acted as pallbearers.

O. C. Stegmaier Bellville Ill Joseph Rodemeyer Chester, Ill George Rodemeyer Cape Girardeau Chester Geo. Rodemeyer Cape Girardesu

Sheriff leads raid on Morff home over beer and equipment

Sheriff L C Withaup and deputies raided the Morff residence at Chayleys Ferry seizing thirty two bottles of home brew sixteen gallons of unbottled beer and a copper hose used in brewing They arrested John Morff who admitted ownership and was taken to the county jail The raid followed a failed second attempt at a farmer's residence on the Bucgene Henley road Where the farmer was absent The confrontation at the Morff home included threats as Morff resisted and Deputy Walter Withaup tackled him The raid was based on a buy authorization by Prosecuting Attorney T Hamilton Antrobus

L. C. Withaup Walter Withaup F. M. McCullough Morff Chayley’s Ferry Bucgene-Henley Road John Morff Chaof T. Hamilton Antrobus Sheriff Withaup John Shori Withaup Withaup Ras

Sixty Three Car Owners Face Tucker In Traffic Court

Sixty three car owners faced Judge Charles H. Tucker in the local police court morning on charges of operating without city license plates. They were lectured warned and shown the route to Collec tor Pohl s office where plates are sold. Excuses varied from plates purchased but not displayed to ignorance of the law and forgetfulness. Traffic Chief and Judge Tucker warned motorists they will be fined after a grace period.

Charles H. Tucker Pohl Naples Jud Tucker Eeece

Local visitors tour Capital City sights

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alexander and Mrs. A. B. McCoy with Miss Ethelest and Miss May Andrae, all of Ye, visited the city for the day to view notable Capital City features with interest.

Fred Alexander Mra A. B. McCoy Miss Ethelest May Andrae

Also Mentioned on This Page

St. Louisan Harry Hawes Citizens Health , and Safety Committee Democratic State Committee Jesse Tolin Force Presbyterian Church Building Committee Williams and W. A. Lumpkin Arthur E. Blaser J. L. Tate J. B. Fork J. H. Cutten John W. Case Case Anna Norwood Theo, Stuckenschneider Lee Farris W. J. Kiely J. L. Johnson Thorpe Gordon W. C. Irwin Russell Grader CO SUES Charles Smith Stegmaier Schuyler’s Ferry Tucker
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