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Newspaper

Daily Capital News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1926

Page

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Judges for Bond Issue Appointed In Jefferson City Precincts

City Council appointed the election judges for the Jefferson City bond vote to be held Tuesday. Most were recommended by the Citizens Health and Safety Committee. Precincts across wards named judges including Mrs and Mr members such as Sophie Bosse J L Tate Henry C Tolin Lily Andrae Elizabeth Wiley and many others.

Jefferson City Citizen’s Health and Safety Committee Henry C. Tolin Geo. Luce French Pinet Marvin Tate Emil Schott O. A. Seymour Henry Ross Oscar Mayer Speed Mosby A. Brandenberger Lily Andrae James Harris

Three Drunks Face Court in Local Police Session

Walter Huskins Jess La Favor and Chas Peterson will appear before Judge Chas H Tucker when the local police court opens at 10 this morning. Huskins was arrested yesterday on Broadway by Officers Schneider and Eldracher La Favor was arrested on Broadway by Eldracher and Schneider Peterson was arrested last night at the M P Depot by Chief Bruns and Schneider All men spent the night in the county jail as guests of Sheriff Withaup.

Chas. H. Tucker Walter Huskins Broadway Schneider Eldracher Jess la Favor Chas. Peterson M. P. Depot Bruns Withaup

Fire at Kremer Nash garage caused by trash blaze

Firemen were summoned about 3 30 yesterday morning to the rear of Kremer Nash Motor Car Company by night watchman C A Cer who reported a trash fire ignited in an unknown manner. No damage resulted. Mrs Walter Hope and her young daughter returned from Caldwell county visit.

Kremer-Nash Motor Car Company C. A. Cer Walter Hope Small Daughter Caldwell County

Funeral services for Herbert Kimes at Cameron Missouri

Herbert Kimes 26 died in Columbia hospital after sinus illness developed into meningitis. A Cameron native, he was summer student at the University of Missouri and married to Margaret Reavis with a seven week old daughter Mary Ann. Survivors include his parents, wife, four brothers and a sister. he had taught social science in Jerseyville High School and was slated to be Livingston High School superintendent. Funeral scheduled Sunday in Cameron, former home.

Herbert Kimes George W. Reavis Columbia Hospital Cameron Kimes University of Missouri Margaret Reavis Executive Mansion Cameron Harman McKendree College Lebanon Ill Mary Ann Missouri Weslyan College University Colorado Jerseyville Livingston

Buick Car Used in Pleasant Green Bank Robbery

A Buick found abandoned near the White Rose station on West Main Street was identified by Cooper county officers as the vehicle used in the Pleasant Green bank robbery near Sedalia. Owner C. E. Burrill, held on suspicion, claims the car was stolen from him in Sedalia as sheriff of Cooper county transfers him to Boonville for further inquiry.

White Rose West Main Street Pleasant Green Sedalia Bruns Cooper County C. E. Burrill Boonville Burrill

Dewey Major Back With First Love

Dewey Major, longtime local auto salesman, resigns from Heisinger Motor Company to sell Oakland cars again. He vows never to forsake Oakland, which he calls a class by itself, and friends wish him well in his new position.

Dewey Major Mr. Major Heisinger Motor Company Oakland

Rosenthal School Hosts City Park Picnic Report

The Rosenthal School of Commerce in Columbia held a picnic at State Park from 4 to 8 p m last evening with readings games and storytelling led by H J Salsbury of the State Department of Education. Students traveled to the event by automobile. The Jefferson City Rosenthal School is planning a picnic in the coming weeks.

Columbia Rosenthal School City Rosenthal School of Commerce of Columbia State Park H. J. Salsbury State Department of Education Autmobiles Jefferson City Rosenthal School

Missouri Weather Update: Fair Weekend Likely

MISSOURI forecast shows Saturday and probably Sunday staying fair with little temperature change. Expect light winds and dry conditions across the state with no major storms on the horizon.

Missouri

Not So Good Says Jimmy Owens on Eugene Dennis

Jimmy Owens of the Capital News advertising dept says Eugene Dennis, known as the Kansas Wonder Girl, is not so good after Dennis allegedly helped mislead Owens about his stolen police dog Laddie. A Denver reply claimed Laddie was with a Meredith man near a school house, but Owens later found the dog in the Capital City.

Eugene Dennis Kansas Jefferson City Jimmy Owens Capital News Jimmy Laddie Miss Dennis Denver Colo Fulton Meredith Owens Dennis

Robert Martin Named Manager at Crewelt Frigidaire Dept

Robert Martin, known as a popular young businessman in the Capital City and former dispatcher with the Missouri Pacific division, is appointed manager of the Frigidaire Department at the Crewelt Store. He will oversee the department immediately and invites discussions on electric refrigeration with interested customers.

Robert Martin Missouri Pacific Martin

Ederle Is First Woman to Swim English Channel

Gertrude Ederle, 19, from New York, completed the English Channel crossing in 14 hours and 81 minutes becoming the first woman to do so. She left Cape Gris Nez at 7:09 AM and landed at Dever at 9:40 PM, setting a new record. Thousands gathered onshore to light bonfires and cheer as she finished unaided, though seas were rough and rain fell during the final stage.

Associated Press Kingsdown Eng Gertrude Ederle New York Cape Gris-Nez Déver Miss Ederle Sebastian Tiraboschi Italy Valais Dover Punt Cape Griz-Nez

Governor Peay Maintains Lead In Tennessee Primary

Unofficial returns from 1 842 of 2 915 precincts in Tennessee show Governor Austin Peay leading in the Democratic gubernatorial primary by about 35 660 votes over Hill McAllister the state treasurer.

Associated Press Nashville, Tenn Tennessee Austin Peay Hill McAllister

Blind School Exhibit Plan at Sedalia State Fair

Plans for a prominent exhibit at the Sedalia State Fair feature products by the blind students of the Central Missouri Association for the Blind. A jeweled bed spread by E. B. Ragain will draw patrons before being placed in a St Louis department store. The display aims to showcase blind workers’ achievements and aid public understanding. The board also sent sympathy notes to superintendent C. E. Jones after his wife's death.

Sedalia School For the Blind Central Missouri Association For the Blind E. B. Ragain St. Louis Eastern Manufacturing Company C. E. Jones A. A. Speer LeRoy Kelsey

Missing Capital City man sought by worried family

An tone George Heattinger, a former Capital City resident, has been missing for about eight months since leaving with the 101 Wild West Show. His wife Florence is critically ill, his mother Elizabeth Heattinger of Elston is also sick, and he is urgently wanted at home. Anyone with information should contact Mrs Heattinger at Elston immediately.

Antone George Heattinger Heattinger Florence Heattinger Elizabeth Heattinger Elston

School Board to Sell Building on Washington School Grounds

The Jefferson City School Board announced plans to dispose of the old frame building on the Washington School grounds. Bids are advertised and must be submitted to secretary Miss Charlotte Langerhans by 7:30 p.m. on Thursday August 12. The winning bidder must remove the building and rubbish by September 4. The building is currently unused and described as an eyesore.

Jefferson City Was Hington Charlotte Langerhans

Mrs J H Wallace Resumes Home Visit and Trips

Mrs J H Wallace and her child return from a visit in St. Louis and plan a motor trip to Kansas City with Mr and Mrs Herbert Trippensee and Paul Volkmer. Visitors include Mrs William Watts of Boston and Mrs James Pearl of Sedalia, daughters of the late Dr Gustave Ettamilly. Mr and Mrs H O Smith also plan a motor trip through the Ozarks.

J. H. Wallace Child St. Louis Kansas City Herbert Trippensee Paul Volkmer William Watts Boston James Pearl Sedalia Gustave Ettamilly Mrs. H. O. Smith Ozarks

Prisoners Adopt Slogan “One Term and Out”

Missouri penitentiary prisoners echo a primary slogan. Convicts copy the sign on cell doors. The phrase is One term and out used by a candidate opposing the long serving county collector.

Missouri

The Capital News Urges Defeat of Privilege in 1928

The Capital News defends Democratic principles against an autocratic wealth power, denounces the Mellon influence, and calls for unity to defeat the Republicans. It endorses Harry B. Hawes for U S Senate, William L. Nelson for Congress, and the full Democratic ticket.

The Capital News American Republic United States Alexander Hamilton Harry B. Hawes William L. Nelson

Infant death rate soars in Missouri capital Jefferson City

Missouri officials report a sharp rise in infant mortality in 1925. Jefferson City nearly doubles from 69 to 188 per 1000 infants, matching a troubling pattern among large Missouri cities. Other cities show mixed changes while the statewide death rate for all ages edges up slightly.

Missouri State Board of Health American Child Health Association Jefferson City Carthage Independence Columbia Hannah City Moberly St. Joseph St. Louis Sedalia Sprin

George Morff Pays His Fine For Home Brew Charge

George Morff pleaded guilty to possession of home brew in Judge J G Leslie's court after a raid by Sheriff Withaup near Schuyles Ferry. He was fined 200 dollars plus costs, sentenced to 60 days, with 30 days added for resisting arrest. He later paid 233 70 dollars after a deputy arranged a drive to Henley and was released.

George Morff Schuyles Ferry Withaup J. G. Leslie Morff Leslie Henley F. M. McCullough

Petitions Placed Before Council On Signs And Curb Cut

Last night the City Council heard two petitions at a special session. G S Begeman sought permission to erect two large signs directing tourists to the State Park, at Clark Avenue and Oakwood Drive and at Moreau and O drives. Chas Melton asked to cut the curb at 318 Hickory Street. Mike Lartenoix asked to clear the alley between High and McCarty and Marshall and Jackson, with advice to circulate a petition among property owners before council submission.

G. S. Begeman Clark Avenue Oakwood Drive Moreau and O Drives Chas Melton Hickory St Mike Lartenoix High McCarty Marshall Jackson Streets

Miss Pearl Mosley Visits Fulton Friends

Miss Pearl Mosley has returned from Fulton where she visited Mr. and Mrs. William Mosley, sharing travel notes and family greetings from the trip.

Miss Pearl Mosley Fulton Mrs William Mosley

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Council Harry Raithel C. A. Dirckx Richard Nacy Sophie Bosse Fred Dunlap E. A. Ruwart J. L. Tate Herbert Scruggs R. L. Gwinn Chas. H. Tucker, Sr Grace Steppleman B. F. Reed Third Ward H. J. Heinrichs B. Ray Franklin Jos. Rephle W. H. Kolkmeyer William Kroeger R. T. Ross Jan Rose Mary Johnson Henry Party Martin Garman W. M. Turbett Eula Englebrecht Fourth Ward Fred Scholten W. H. Morelock A. W. Happy Paul Busch Elizabeth Wiley O. J. Busch Ernest Moerschel Emma A. Dulle G. B. Case Abe Brown Hugo Busch, Jr Emma Brown Fifth Ward Louis Henry H. P. Lauf Fletcher Clark F. F. Terrill W. T. Carrington Chas. E.dewey Richard Fowler Ira Ross C. M. Danuser A. T. Ogden Victoria de Wyl J. H. Faust Tucker Kremer-Nash C. A. Spencer Blaze Cameron, MO Mrs. Jerday Buick Oakland Motor Company Crevelt Store M. P Frigidaire Peay Directors Washington School Editorial Republican Party Harding Chicago Calvin Coolidge Coolidge Union Mellon Pennsylvania Moreau Drive
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