Back Salary Sought for Health Officer Dr Porth
Dr J Porth former deputy state health commissioner seeks four months pay totaling 400 dollars from the county court. February to May wages claimed as no successor named by the current court under a three year term. Court doubtful to act while prosecutor requests legal opinion on county liability for the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Porth
J. P. Porth
D. W. Peters
Perth
Porth
Sam S. Haley
Third Round Matches Set for Perth Cup Play at Hough Park
The Perth cup third round on municipal links at Hough Park narrowed the field to four players. Semifinals this week and a 36 hole final next week will decide the winner, trophy donated by Forth Jewelry Store. Upper bracket results saw Oliver Bassman defej John Burnett 3 and 2 and Rev R M Talbert def Dr David Enloe 4 and 2. Lower bracket results had Dr C W Davison def Jesse N Owens 4 and 8 and Bob Holliway def Charles Ellis 10 and 8. Pairings: Bassman vs Talbert and Davison vs Holliway.
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Hough Park
Forth Jewelry Store
Oliver Bassman
John Burnett
Rev. R. M. Talbert
David Enloe
Dr. C. W. Davison
Jesse N. Owens
Bob Holliway
Charles Ellis
Gentry Brothers Show Returns to City After Two Decades
Thirty years ago the Gentry Brothers Greater Shows first visited the city in 1909. The cousins of Ol Gentry, secretary to Governor Dockery, distributed passes around the state house. The act began with dogs and ponies and later added a trained animal show, earning a world class reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Brothers
Ol Gentry
A. M. Dockery
State House
Weather and roads report for Kansas City area cities
Kansas City is clear after light rain with roads good. St Joseph shows partly cloudy skies with wet roads. Joplin clear with good roads. Hannibal partly cloudy with heavy rains earlier, roads muddy. Sedalia partly cloudy with fair roads. Moberly heavy rain last night, now clear with muddy roads. Springfield clear with good roads. St Louis partly cloudy, roads good.
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Kansas City
St. Joseph
Joplin
Hannibal
Sedalia
Moberly
Springfield
St. Louis
St Charles Defeats Jefferson City in Ten Inning Tilt
Jefferson City’s catcher Ray Young hit a homer to lift St Charles to a 7 to 5 victory after ten innings. Jimmy Coots added a three bagger with Kaiser's single scoring, lifting the locals to an 8 to 2 lead before St Charles tied it 5 to 5 in the eighth. The decisive surge came in the tenth as St Charles earned the win at St Charles Stadium.
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Ray Young
Jefferson City
St. Charles
Jimmy Coots
Kaiser
Pruitt
Griffith
Roberts
Coots
Voss
Russell
Wilmes
Winner Take All At Stake In Jefferson City Baseball
The upcoming Sunday game in Jefferson City matches the local Saints against Mexico with gate receipts as the stake. Mexico brings 3800 rooters on a special train to back their effort, while local fans also mobilize. Saints manager Lamont says the team is in good shape and prepared for the week. Side bets of notable size are reported in baseball circles.
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Jefferson City
Mexico
Saints
Lamont
The
Mrs Otto Dulle Rites Held For Local Resident
Funeral services for Mrs Otto B Dulle who died Sunday after a long illness were conducted at 9 this morning at St Peter s Catholic Church with a high requiem mass by Reverend Joseph Selinger. Burial followed in St Peter s cemetery. Mrs Dulle aged 40 formerly Margaret Scherr is survived by her husband two daughters Misses Lavenia and Virginia her mother Mrs Gertrude Scherr three sisters Mrs A T Meyer of Wardsville Mrs Ross Roe and Mrs L J Schweiger of Kansas City and two brothers John and Peter Scherr.
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Otto B. Dulle
O’colck
Joseph Selinger
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Dulle
Margaret Scherr
Judge R L Goode Visits City On Business
Judge R L Goode of St Louis was in the city on business yesterday. He formerly served on the Supreme Court and filled the vacancy created by the death of Judge C B Faris who joined the United States District Court. He was also a member of the St Louis Court of Appeals.
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R. L. Goode
St. Louis
Goode
Supreme Court
Havug
C. B. Faris
United States District Court
St. Leas Court of Appeals
Nat Benton Visits Springfield During Convention Visit
Nat Benton of Springfield visits his father Col. M. F. Benton a member of the Constitutional Convention. Young Benton is among the leading young attorneys of Southwest Missouri.
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Nat Benton
Springfield
Col
M. F. Benton
Young Benton
Missouri
Curfew Debate Delayed as Council Refers Measure to Committee
The City Council postponed action on the proposed curfew ordinance by councilman O M Baldwin, referring it to committee. Proponents expect passage, while supporters cite drafting issues. The plan would bar under 18s from loitering after 9:30 pm March through August and after 9:00 pm other months, with supporters citing juvenile delinquency concerns.
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O. M. Baldwin
Change in County Aid To Unfortunate Poor Is Ordered by Court
A strict investigation of county aid recipients is being conducted by County Superintendent H J Matthews under the County Court. Eight of thirty nine on the roll have been stricken off and further inquiries will follow. The court adopts a pension like schedule: mother with one child eight dollars two children twelve three children sixteen four children twenty per month. Cases for old couples and single people will be decided under existing requirements.
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H. J. Matthews
Turco U S treaties formally signed in Lausanne
The United States and Turkey formally sign two treaties at Lausanne signaling a new era in their relations. American representative Joseph C. Grew stated the convention allows close and useful cooperation as Ismet Pasha Riza Nur Bey and Hassan Bey affix signatures beside Grew in the Ouchy Hotel rowing room.
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Lausanne
United States
Turkey
Joseph C. Grew
Mr. Grew
Ismet Pasha Riza Nur Bey
Hassan Bey
Ouchy Hotel
Judge Schultz’s Daughter Dies in Caruthersville
News arrives of the death of Mrs. Edna Dorsey of Caruthersville, daughter of Judge J H Schultz of the Missouri Supreme Court. Her passing was unexpected though she had been in poor health briefly.
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Edna Dorsey
Caruthersville
J. H. Schultz
Missouri Supreme Court
Dorsey
Four Appear In Court For Violating Laws
B Stewart paroled yesterday by Judge Tucker after a prior jail term and a $200 fine. he returns to B H Dulle's farm. Andy Propst and Brownie Freedman fined $1 and costs for intoxication. Two traffic violators fined by Judge Tucker. Lee McGinnis cited for speeding, fined $10 and costs on a second offense. Dorsey Musick also charged with speeding, fined $1 and costs.
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B. Stewart
Tucker
B. H. Dulle
Andy Propst
Brownie Freedman
Lee McGinnis
Dorsey Musick
Kiwanis Club Picnic Postponed Another Week
The Kiwanis Club picnic for members and wives at Echo Valley is postponed for one week due to President Harding's death.
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Kiwanis Club
Echo Valley
Harding
Mohawks Defeat Hannibal 6 to 1 in Twin Bill
The Mohawks beat Hannibal 6 to 1 in yesterday's baseball twin bill. Lefty Robinson started the first game and Tyree pitched the second for the locals.
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Hannibal
Lefty Robinson
Tyree
Mayor spending clash over stenographic costs settles
Baldwin and Sanders argued over a $15 monthly stenographic bill. Councilman Nolen soothed tensions and the account was permitted. Havana Street property owners were refunded for sewer pipes placed illegally. An ordinance to resurface Capital Avenue from Jefferson to Cherry Street passed under the 60 cent street improvement law.
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Baldwin
Sanders
Nolen
Havana Street
Capital Ave
Capital Avenue
Jefferson
Cherry Street
National Capital Prepares for Harding State Funeral
Washington readies for the state funeral of President Warren G Harding with full military and civil honors. President Coolidge, cabinet members and others will meet the funeral train at Union Station. The procession will travel from the station to the White House and Capitol, ending with rites on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Associacat Press
Washington
Harding
McKinley
Buffalo
Coolidge
National
Taft
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Union Station
Guard of Honor
Marine
White House
Capitol Grounds
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Navy
Marine Corps
Hays Hickory Hitters Lose to Westphalia Hill Toppers
The Hays Hickory Hitters were defeated by the Westphalia Hill Toppers 10 to 5 in a heat affected Sunday baseball game played in Westphalia. Both teams struggled with the heat and the decision to end the game came in the seventh inning by mutual agreement.
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Hays
Westphalia Hill
Westphalia
Spaunhorst tops weekly Jefferson City Gun Club shoot
Louis Spaunhorst led the Jefferson City Gun Club weekly shoot by breaking 24 of 25 targets. Other scores were W. W. Young 23 Ed Unwin 22 Charles Spaunhorst 22 H. Blank 21 Ira Lehman 21 F. Young 19 C. Silvey 18 W. A. Daimeyer 18 Phil Ottman.
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Louis Spaunhorst
Jefferson City
Martin Brothers Men Drive New Delivery Truck Home
Jack Payne and A M Kellar of the Martin Brothers Piano Company travel to Springfield on business and will return with a new delivery truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Payne
A. M. Kellar
Martin Brothers Piano Company
Springfield
Dr J Porth Ill At St Marys Hospital
Dr J Porth is seriously ill at St Marys Hospital reports indicate he was somewhat improved last night and there is hope for recovery indicating cautious optimism from hospital staff.
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Porth
J. P. Porth
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hope
Joint Funeral Plans for President Harding Outlined
Committees named by Mayor Thomas and C M Sharter decide on a joint funeral for President Warren G Harding. They plan to invite Governor Hyde for the principal address and request city businesses close during the service with church bells tolled.
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Warren G. Harding
Thomas
Jefferson City
C. M. Sharter
Madison Hotel
A. M. Hyde
I. BE. Atwood
M. FE. Morrow
Joseph B. Shannon
A. T. Dumm
M. J. Trailor
EK. B. Lampkin
Morning Musical Club
EK. J. Wilme
Mr. Speer
H. J. Wallan
Joseph Selinger
W. Hooper Adams
John P. Gordon
Carl Schultz
James Bacon
A. Linxwiler
Paul C. Hunt
C. F. Wasser
J. H. Cutten
W. C. Irwin
Sam B. Cook
Second Sister Dies in Starvation Pact Tragedy
Miss Monna Coe aged 27 died at the county farm hospital after a period of starvation that began with her sister Hila. Monna, unable to eat, was forcibly fed at times while the sisters, once wealthy, refused aid claiming they had plenty. They survived on scant food for about six weeks, subsisting on roadside berries.
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Associated Press
Carthage
Monna Coe
County Farm
Virgil
Hila
City issues over 1400 auto licenses ahead of arrests
Collector Otto Pohl reports more than 1400 city automobile licenses issued by five o'clock as Traffic Officer Lehman plans arrests for unpaid taxes. Three hundred licenses were issued that day and many purchases came after the threat of enforcement. The license tax rises to 18.75 for drivers without tags.
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Otto L. Pohl
Missouri Pacific
Old City
John T. Heard
Otto Pohl
Lehman
Pohl
Visitors from Missouri families share holiday gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Ike Mitts of Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith with son Flomer of New Bloomfield were guests of their sister Mrs. J. R. Suggett and family on High Street for a family gathering.
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Ike Mitts
Fulton, Mo
W. A. Smith and Son
Flomer
New Bloomfield, Mo
J. R. Suggett
High Street
Thousands honor dead on Harding funeral train across Midwest
The nation mourns as the Harding funeral train passes through Iowa and Illinois en route to Washington. Thousands stand with uncovered heads, recalling Lincoln and McKinley funerals, while Mrs. Harding remains resolute aboard the black draped car. George T. Harding Jr. joins the sorrowful procession as Dr. Harding and Dr. Sawyer meet the train at Dixon, Alabama.
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Associated Press
Harding
Chicago
Heart of America
Missouri River
Lake Michigan
Republic
Iowa
Illinois
Washington
States
America
Wahington
Springfield
Lincoln
McKinley
Buffalo
Canton
Ohio
George T. Harding, Jr
Carl F. Sawyer
Marion
Dixon, al
Funeral Train of Warren G Harding Moves Through Chicago
Chicago bears witness to a vast mourning procession as the Harding funeral train travels from the Golden Gate to Washington with throngs lining tracks and traffic halted for blocks. The display is likened to Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 arrival, marking the nation’s deep sorrow.
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Chicago
Father Dearborn
Warren G. Harding
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Baltimore and Ohio
Golden Gate
Capitol
Abraham Lincoln
Preparations for Free Bridge Sale Underway
Local jeweler Phil A. Dallmeyer announces an extra staff for the One Dollar Package Sale on Free Bridge Day Saturday. The event promises larger prizes and full value guarantees with a credit slip if a purchaser is not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil A. Dallmeyer
Mr. Dallmeyer
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Otto Dulle
Curt Morrow
Baptist Boys’ Brigade
Missour
Dunklin
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Ros
Woodcrest
Union Avenue
McCarty Street
Jefferson and
Bolivar
St. Mary’s Boulevard
J. C. Lehman
Plummer & Carter
Masonic
H. Benz
Joseph Pope
Weber Ice Cream Company
Madison
Jefferson Streets
Jefferson Street
John H. Rovira
Second Ward
High
Monroe Streets
Ross
County Welfare
Matthews
U. S
National Capital
Constitutional Convention
A. A. Speer
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