Three Men Executed for Auburn Prison Mutiny At Sing Sing
In Sing Sing a triple execution followed the Auburn prison riot last December. Claude Udwine from Buffalo William Force of Utica and Jess Thom as from Childs Pa were electrocuted for their role in Sullivan's death, the riot killing nine prisoners and a guard.
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Associated Press
Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Claude Udwine
William Force
Jess Thomas
Auburn
Henry Sullivan
Thomas
Force
Udwine
Buffalo
Utica
Childs
George Durnford
Sullivan
Anthony N. Petersen
John P. McCaffrey
Jacob Katz
Udwines
Morris Udwine
Dorothy
Mabel Stella
Detroit
Two Car Collisions Reported In City Yesterday
Two automobile accidents, neither of a serious nature, were reported to police. Mrs. William Thomason and Chas A Barrett collided on East Capitol Avenue, both cars damaged with no injuries. A third collision at Adams and McCarty streets involved Francis Austin's car and an unidentified driver, resulting in vehicle damage.
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East Capitol Avenue
William Thomason
Chas. A. Barrett
Kansas City
Francis Austin
Adams and
McCarty Streets
Mrs Nilges Recovering After Appendectomy
Mrs. Alex Nilges of Linn, mother of a two weeks old baby, underwent an appendicitis operation at the hospital yesterday and was reported in satisfactory condition last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Nilges
Linn
Beta Phi Sigma Concludes 31st National Convention
Delegates at the thirty first annual Beta Phi Sigma convention in Missouri Hotel discuss final approval of a new constitution and by laws and select grand officers. Tonight the Beta Rose Ball caps a four day meeting after a day of sessions and social events at State Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity
Grand Chapter
Missouri Hotel
Missouri
Winkelman to Wed Saturday in St Louis Church
Otto F Winkelman a Wardsville farmer and son of Herman Winkelman will marry Eleanor Broecker of St Louis this Saturday at St Michael s Church in St Louis. The ceremony will be private with immediate family and close friends after which the couple will live on the groom s farm in this county. The same day Recorder Le Page issued a license to Ard Gwinner and Albena Williams of Alton Illinois for a later ceremony at the Cherry Street home of D D Gw inner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto F. Winkelman
Wardsville
Herman Winkelman
Eleanor Broeker
St. Louis
Hefferman
St. Michael’s Church
Winkelman
Holmes Granted Parole After Guilty Plea in Cole County
W. M. Holmes a local telephone employer received a sixty day jail sentence then was granted parole by Judge Henry J. Westhues in Cole County Circuit Court. Holmes had pleaded guilty to cashing several worthless checks while on a party. Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier urged clemency as this was his first offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Holmes
Henry J. Westhues
Cole County
Holmes
Nike G. Sevier
Scout Round Up at New City Park Plans
City Scout leaders met at the courthouse to discuss fall activities and monthly meetings for all troops. A big Round-up is planned at the new city park on Friday evening September 12 with a weiner roast before a campfire program. Arthur W. Jury of the Columbia area council advised on objectives for the year. Attendees included Joe Brennesen, local district chairman.
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New City Park
Boy Scout
Optson
Carl Schultz
Arthur W. Jury
Area Council
Columbia
Joe Brenneisen
Porter Nominated for Vice President in National Fraternity
Ben C Porter named by the nominating committee as Grand Vice President candidate for the national Beta Phi Sigma fraternity. He faces Ray Kerr of Michigan. Phil Henderson of Logan Ohio retires as Grand Vice President and is nominated as President. Other picks include Larry B Pfaff of St Louis as Grand Secretary and Treasurer and Geo C Rogers of Washington DC as Grand Counsellor.
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Ben C. Porter
Beta Phi Sigma
Ray Kerr
Michigan
Phil Henderson
Logan
National Order
Larry B. Pfaff
St. Louis
Geo. C. Rogers
Washington, D. C
Elliott Seeks Divorce Over Desertion in Cole County
Harry Elliott, a Columbia sign painter, files for absolute divorce from Ersperance Elliott in Cole County Circuit Court alleging desertion on August 18 1930 after their July 5 1926 marriage. No children. Property left behind included all household furniture. Attorney H P Lauf filed the suit. likely to be heard at the next circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Elliott
Cole County
Esperance Elliott
Columbia
H. P. Lauf
State-Wide Shoot Planned by Jefferson City Gun Club
The Jefferson City Gun Club is organizing a state-wide trapshoot tournament in September inviting Missouri’s leading shooters. Details will be released later. Harry Ferguson posted a perfect 50 of 50 in yesterday’s weekly event, with several others scoring well. Complete scores follow.
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Jefferson City
Parole Board Sets Ten Cases for Hearing
The state penal board announced a parole docket of ten cases to receive recommendations. Hearings are scheduled for September 1 and 2. Among applicants is Gordon Nelson, life sentence for second degree murder in Saline county, and Oscar Rowe of Kansas City, serving five years for distributing intoxicating liquor.
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State Penal Board
Gordon Nelson
Saline County
Oscar Rowe
Kansas City
Farmers' Exchange at Henley Robbed
County authorities investigated a burglary at the Farmers' Exchange offices in Henley. Thieves forced entry through a screen door but left empty handed with no valuables recovered.
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Farmers’ Exchange
Henley
Kiwanis Club to Extend Free Clinic for Children
At a Missouri Hotel luncheon the Kiwanis Club voted to continue the free clinic aiding underprivileged children. Started two years ago with local physicians St Marys Hospital and School and County nurses, the clinic served 358 cases in six months and over 1000 since inception. Reverend E W Berlekamp and Robert H Young offered vacation reports.
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Kiwanis Club
Missouri Hotel
St. Mary's Hospital
E. W. Berlekamp
Robert H. Young
Funeral services for William Rehagen at Folk
William Rehagen a longtime Folk resident Osage county died last week at his home. Born in Germany April 28 1851 he came to America as a boy and married Anna Lierman. He helped found the Folk Catholic parish and served on the church committee until four years ago. Survived by widow two daughters a sister and a brother burial in Folk follows funeral rites.
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William Rehagen
Folk
Osage County
Mr. Rehagen
Germany
Frank S. Rehagen
Angela Wilmers
America
Anna Lierman
Rehagen
William Rotter
George Hilkemeyer
Danber
Loose Creek
F. W. Rehagen
Jefferson City
Paroles Granted to Five Prisoners in Missouri
Governor Henry 8 Caulfield granted paroles to five prisoners at the Missouri state penitentiary. Named beneficiaries include Roy Wilson a 50 year robbery sentence from Jackson County, John Farris a 12 year second degree robbery sentence from New Madrid, William Bright a seven year first degree robbery sentence from St Louis County, Herman Ranciglio five years for first degree robbery from St Louis County, and Eugene Caveggia five years for first degree robbery from St Louis County.
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Missouri State Penitentiary
Henry
St. Louis County
Copas and Enloe Tie the Knot at Linn Creek
Jim Copas of Clarksburg Missouri married Hazel Enloe of Califor nia Missouri on Saturday August 24 at Linn Creek. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Les Chambers of Clarksburg. Hazel Enloe is daughter of Henry Black and granddaughter of Mrs T Mason. The Copas family ties and local visit noted with the Meyers from St Louis staying at Hotel Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Copas
Clarksburg
Hazel Enloe
California
Linn Creek
Les Chambers
Miss Enloe
Henry Black
T. Mason
Mr. Copas
Mrs. Mount Meyer
St. Louis
Capital City
Madison
Griffin From St Louis Here In Interest Of Business
P M Griffin of St Louis arrives in the city asserting business interests guide his visit. He notes work relates to local commerce and seeks potential arrangements with regional firms.
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P. M. Griffin
St. Louis
Convicts Gain Steady Jobs After Missouri Prison Release
More than half of the convicts released in the last month from Missouri’s penitentiary secured jobs arranged by prison officials the state labor department and civic groups in St. Louis and Kansas City. Applicants state former occupations and job preferences and are placed immediately after release. Governors Caulfield and Col. Frank B. Jones say the program reduces recidivism by keeping ex inmates linked to work and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Penitentiary
State Department of Labor
St. Louis
Kansas City
Caulfield
Frank B. Jones
Purple Shoppe Observes Birthday at Central Hotel Location
The Purple Shoppe marks its first anniversary in the Central Hotel site under Mrs. Nolan Wrightsman owner. The shop moved from three doors west to larger quarters and has since opened another store in the Tiger Hotel at Columbia. An advance showing of new fall merchandise accompanies the celebration.
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Central Hotel
Nolan Wrightsman
Capital News
Kenney suits on accounts dropped
Two suits on account filed recently before Justice John G. Leslie by Ewing B. Kenney, local contractor, and D. H. and J. W. Kenney, operators of the Dutch Mill miniature golf course, were dismissed yesterday. An out of court agreement was reached by involved attorneys H. P. Lauf and Curtis J. Quimby.
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John G. Leslie
Ewing B. Kenney
D. H
J. W. Kenney
Ten Mile Drive
H. P. Lauf
Curtis J. Quimby
Weather Outlook for Missouri Today and Saturday
Partly cloudy conditions linger across Missouri with milder notes in northern areas. South portions remain cooler, bringing a softer warmth trend for today and a cooler feel into Saturday.
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Missouri
Three Expense Accounts Filed in Cole County
Three candidates in Cole County have filed expense accounts with County Clerk C. A. Direkx. The accounts show Direkx spent 77.50 in his county clerk race, Henry G. Le Page spent 20 in his recorder campaign, and William R. Menteer spent 7 in his justice of the peace bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
C. A. Direkx
Henry G. le Page
William R. Menteer
Justice of the Peace
Final Registration Period At Local Schools
Today and Saturday mark the final registration period for senior and junior high students with office hours 9 am to noon and 1 15 pm to 4 30 pm. Principals Deaton and Ricketts urge all unregistered students to complete enrollment for the fall term as classwork starts next Tuesday September 2.
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J. C. Deaton
Robert E. Ricketts
George J. Linker
Dean Linker
Covered Wagon Exhibit Moves to Capitol Museum
The Covered Wagon display from the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia has been moved to the Capitol Museum's east wing. Curator A C Burrill announced the relocation. Ex soldiers and service members are invited to view it promptly, as it will be there only a short time.
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Sedalia
Capitol Museum
A. C. Burrill
Capitol
Judge Ferguson resigns post to take Supreme Court duties
Charles L Ferguson of Doniphan county resigns as judge of the Lard judicial circuit. He will become Commissioner of the supreme court for Division No 1 effective September. Gov Caulfield will appoint his successor in a few days. Term expires December 31.
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Charles L. Ferguson
Doniphan Ae
Lard Judicial
Gov. Caulfield
Ferguson
Supreme Court For Division No. 1
Nelsons Welcome Baby Girl At Monroe Street Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Nelson of 910 Monroe Street announce the arrival of a baby girl born Wednesday night at their home. The family shares joy at the new addition to their household.
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Paul Nelson
Monroe Street
Missouri WCTU to Meet at Capitol October 7 10
The 48th annual Missouri Women's Christian Temperance Union convention will be held in the House of Representatives' hall at the State Capitol Jefferson City October 7 to 10. Guests include state president Nellie G. Burger national secretary Anna M. Deyo of Evanston Illinois and Dr Ira Lendreth of Chicago World Christian Endeavor Society.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Missouri Women’s Christian Temperance Union
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Jefferson City
Nellie G. Burger
Anna M. Deyo
Evanston, Il
Ira Lendreth
Chicago
World Christian Endeavor Society
James Plans First Capital City Fight Carnival
Prof Peter James manager of the James Physical Culture School at the Missouri Hotel announced the first athletic carnival in the Capital City will be held at the Jefferson Theater on Thursday September 11. He says top boxers and wrestlers from the state and nation are signed for fall and winter cards including Paul Steadman Pee Wee Terry Johnny Tomazi and Allen Matthews. A special ring will be erected in the Jefferson Theater for the carnivals.
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Peter James
James Physical Culture
Missouri Hotel
Jefferson Theater
James
Paul Steadman
Pee Wee Terry
Johnny Tomazi
Allen Matthews
Clarence Cannon Spent Four Cents in Congress Race
Clarence Connor of Troy, incumbent and Democratic nominee in the ninth district, filed an affidavit with the Secretary of State stating it took four cents to win the nomination and that the money paid for postage. Other expense filings listed include H. F. Lawrence of Gallatin for Congress at 50 dollars, Paul D. Higbee of Kirksville for circuit court judge at 5 dollars, and Roy McKittrick of Salisbury for state senate Sixth district at 197.55 dollars.
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Congress
Clarence Connor
Troy
Ninth
Secretary of State
H. F. Lawrence
Gallatin
Paul D. Higbee
Kirksville
Circuit Court
Roy McKittrick
Salisbury
State Senate
Hermann Bridge Dedication Attracts Statewide Attention
A new concrete and steel highway bridge at Hermann Missouri will be dedicated at 10 this morning with Judge R A Breuer master of ceremonies and Miss Florence Mundwiller to cut the ribbon. Governor Henry S Caulfield will speak followed by a noon banquet and afternoon program including a band concert and a 3:30 address. The bridge spans 2282 feet and was built by J G White Engineering Corporation of New York with local officials forming the Hermann Bridge Company leadership.
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Hermann
Missouri
Gasconade
Montgomery County
Florence Mundwiller
Oliver Mundwiller
Henry S. Caulfield
R. A. Breuer
Hermann Bridge
Hermann Bridge Company
Chas. A. Egley
O. N. Nienhauester
Geo. C. Eberlin
H. L. Stolte
John M. Schermann
Idg
J. G. White Engineering Corporation
New York
George A. Pickens
State Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Hanes
Hannibal Speaker Attacks the G. O. P
G Miller of Hannibal Missouri, freelance lecturer, spoke at High and Madison Streets on The Hoodoo in Politics. He criticized the present Republican administration and answered audience questions. He will return to the same corner tonight after Salvation Army services.
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G. Miller
Hannibal
High
Madison Streets
Miller
Mna
Madison Corner
Salvation Army Outdoor Services
Barnett Resigns From Kansas City Court of Appeals
Paul Barnett of Sedalia Missouri resigns as commissioner of the Kansas City Circuit Court of Appeals effective September 1 1929. The three judges of the court are to name his successor this week.
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Kansas City
Paul Barnett
Sedalia
Kansas City Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Barnett
Deputy Sheriff J Goldsmith in Capital City on business
Deputy Sheriff J Goldsmith of St Louis City is in Capital City on official business visiting authorities and coordinating with the local precincts.
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J. Goldsmith
St. Louis City
Capital City
St Louis couple visits city for business
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Wilson of St. Louis travel to the city on a business visit.
LaMonte Visits Kansas City on Transacted Business
H. B. LaMonte of Kansas City spent yesterday in town to handle miscellaneous business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. LaMonte
Kansas Ci
Tran
Greater Talkie Season Opens at Miller Theatre in Jefferson City
Manager Barney Dubinsky announces the Greater Talkie Season at the Miller Theatre with first run talks from Paramount Fox Metro Goldwyn RKO First National and Warner Bros. September will feature Man slaughter Good News Crackers Sea God Common Clay The Spoilers Song of My Heart and more with top shorts and cartoons to follow.
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Jefferson City
Miller Theatre
Barney Dubinsky
Paramount
Fox
Metro Goldwyn
First National
Warner Bros
Miller
Gem Theatres
Common Clay
John McCormick
Dubinsky
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Mrs. Nilges
State Park
Westhues
Porter
Harry Ferguson
J. B. Kuster
C. P. Heinrichs
Tom Cooper Ooocoommuy
H. Laughlin
R. W. Hedrick
W. A. Dallmeyer
C. W. Spaunhorst
al Hawkins
Frank Turner
H. Farrier
Dr. L. David Enloe
WM. Rehagen
River Stages
Booh Vig Eteivnn
Eneieeneene
Osceola Ee Iene
PY Scuta Die Oecammemenene
Meteor A9
Hermann Ale Omen Oo
Nios Eens
Data Fox
Stisiliniis
Jefferson Theatre
Clarence Cannon
Chambers of Commerce
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