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Newspaper

Daily Capital News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

1

Thousands Will Honor A Lincoln in Springfield

Springfield hosts a large gathering for Abraham Lincoln's tomb centennial events as President Hoover arrives for a joint session with Illinois legislators. The Hoover party and officials will participate in wreath ceremonies with 500 Springfield girl scouts and a silent tomb dedication, while hotels fill and trains arrive with dignitaries.

Springfield Ab- Tabam Lincoln Herbert Gnever Cig General Assembly State Arsenal Hoover Lincoln Illinois Abraham Lincoln White House Allan Robert Lamont Walter Brown Brown Lawrence Ritchey Theodore G. Joslin Robe Carl Richite Joel Boone Gnarles G. Dawes Otis F Gienn

Stray Dogs Plague City. Bulldog Impounded by Police

City police last evening impounded a large black bulldog in the 700 block of East Capitol Avenue after it terrorized children. The owner remains unknown but will regain custody only if the dog is confined or muzzled. Stray dogs are numerous, and a dog catcher may be hired soon.

East Capitol Avenue

Youth Stole From Robbers Grand Larceny Charge

A warrant was issued for George Tucker 22 charging him with stealing from the wife of one of two robbers at the old Monroe Bank in Lincoln county $890 of the $2,150 loot. Tucker grabbed $800 after Mrs. George Koelling 31 told officials while counting money Friday night. Koelling and George Turnbull 22 confessed to the robbery. The crime occurred last Friday and about $1,300 of the loot has been recovered.

ST. Charles George Tucker Monroe Bank Lincoln County Tucker George Koelling Koelling George Turnbull

Weather Missouri Sees Warmer Temperatures and Storm Potential

Mostly fair conditions across Missouri with slightly warmer readings in the west and north on Wednesday. Thursday could bring local thunderstorms and warmer weather in the south toward cooler extremes in the north and west portions.

Missouri

Busy May in Cole County Farm Bureau report

May activity centered on dairy beef pork and poultry with 4 H and horticulture. Farm visits totaled 4 000 plus telephones and 173 individual letters plus 1180 circulars sent and 22 meetings with 254 attendees. Sudan grass pastures eyed for dry months and pastures costs cut by good forage. wheat feeding pigs cited as yielding higher gains per pound.

Cole County Farm Bureau Cole Court T. F. Lueker Perio Sudan Walter Henry Julius Engelbrecht

Mrs W Hayden Dies in Kansas City at 53

Mrs. Wilson Hayden, a former Jefferson City resident, died Tuesday in Kansas City after an illness of several days. Age 53, she moved from the capital city eleven years ago with her husband and daughter Grace McClelland. Funeral services and burial will be in Kansas City Thursday. local friends plan to attend.

Wilson Hayden Jefferson City Kansas City Hayden Capital City Grace McClelland Aso

John Held Jr Says Women Are Getting Prettier All the Time

Galveston dispatch reports artist John Held Jr a judge in the 12th annual international beauty pageant noting women are getting prettier, bigger and more perfect figures due to public education and athletics. Anne Lee Patterson 18 of Ludlow Kentucky, a Miss United States winner, encountered eight European entrants for the grand title.

Galveston John Held Losey Anne Lee Patterson Ludlow Cincinnati United States

Detroit asks Ford to aid in dele expense

Detroit officials plan to seek help from Ford Motor Co to cover part of a 2400 dollar monthly municipal de le expense. Mayor’s office received a letter from Thomas Delan urging Ford to locate the 3000 former Ford workers on municipal dole and noting Ford welfare policy while police probe into fraudulent dole payments proceeds.

Detroit Ford Company Ford Motor Company Frank Murphy Thomas E.delan Ford Delan Fox Company Harry H. Bennett

Continuance Sought For E R Adams In Bank Failure Case

E R Adams former president of the Bank of Aurora and ex state depository faces trial June 24 in Cassville Barry County. His Monett attorney James Sater says Adams will receive a long continuance if he testifies at Barry Brunk impeachment proceedings. The court date follows a venue change and a prior continuance.

Minner Topeka Kan Everett Ford County Kansas Supreme Court Minasi Wichita Aurora. Mo E. R. Adams Bank of Aurora James Sater Monett Adams Barry Brunk Board of Managers Cassville Barry County

Private Barge Line Opens on Mississippi River

The first privately owned barge service on the Mississippi at St. Louis was inaugurated with the towboat Louisiana arriving. It towed two barges carrying coffee sugar and freight, launching a line between St. Louis Cincinnati New Orleans and other Ohio and Mississippi cities. The Indiana will join Louisiana for St. Louis New Orleans trips and Tennessee will operate on the Ohio river. Captain A R Smith said the St Louis to New Orleans round trip takes about 20 days and with two towboats a cargo landing is planned every ten days.

ST. Louis Mississippi River St.Louis Louisiana Mississippi Valley Barge Line Company Cincinnati New Orleans Ohio Indiana Tennessee Ohio River A. R. Smith

Stolen Benz Auto Found Near Cadiz Kentucky

A Ford sedan rented from Benz Garage by two men named McDaniel and Melton was found abandoned near Cadiz Kentucky. The car was wrecked with a missing wheel and the drivers have not been located. The vehicle will be returned to Benz Garage in Bonde Parkville Missouri. Also report notes Dr James M Hamilton pastor Tarkio Missouri elected moderator of Missouri Synod Presbyterian church over Rev John G Hilton Webb City.

Benz McDaniel and Melton Cadiz Harry Benz Bonde Parkville James M. Hamilton Tarkio, Mo Presbyterian Church Missouri Synod of the Presbyterian Church John G. Hilton Webb City

Hoover Denounces Fall in Ohio Speech

President Hoover assails those who betrayed Harding as Albert B. Fall, former interior secretary, faces remaining clemency options. Fall’s bribery case tied to Edward L. Doheny spurred a year in prison and a 106000 dollar fine, with illness keeping possible jail time in doubt while court battles continued. The remarks frame Fall as a faithless public officer despite Harding friendship and service.

Washington Albert B. Pall Hoover Marion Ohio Warren G. Harding Fall Edward L. Doheny Harding Supreme Court Senate Herbert

Train Wrecking Gang Reported in Operation Around Springfield

Frisco officials say a wrecking gang operates in the district around Springfield after two derailment attempts near Pacific Missouri. A passenger train passed a missing tie section and a second attempt was thwarted when track tampering was found. Rewards of 500 dollars were offered for arrest of the conspirators.

Springfield Frisco Pacific Moa Bers

Rockefeller and Mrs Mary Bover wed in Detroit ceremony

William A Rockefeller, grand nephew of John D Rockefeller, married Mary Ball Rover, a Detroit widow, in a quiet afternoon ceremony at the Grosse Pointe home of the bride's relatives. Rev Joseph A Vance officiated. A luncheon preceded the ceremony and a reception followed. They depart for a motor trip east.

Detroit William A. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller Mary Ball Rover Eait Joseph A. Vallce First Presbyterian Church Grosse Pointe F. Caldwell Walker William H. Ball Rockefeller William G. Rockefeller William G. RockefleHer Capitalin Greenwich Conn

Cotton Belt Railroad Plans Leadership Shakeup

BT. LOUIS June 16 Daniel Uptegrove of the Cotton Belt Railroad announced the resignation of D. Wille, president of the Southwestern Transportation Car, to take a position with Dodge Brothers. H. R. Moore was named successor and appointed to a ten-daughter at diction arkan3 departments.

BT. Louis Daniel Uptegrove Cotton Belt Railroad Today D. Wi Ie Southwestern Transportation Carmetective Dodge Brothers Osr H. R. Moore Arkan3

Deeds for P O Site Property Transferred in Jefferson City

Deeds for the Heys property were turned over to the government by Walter Steininger, agent for the Hays estate, and filed with the county recorder. Deeds for remaining parcels will follow in days. Plans for the federal building are being prepared and bids for construction will be advertised. Work on the structure is expected to begin by late summer.

Heiress to Millions Now Living in One Room

New York dispatch reports Georgia Han er Bohrer widow of Jake Hannon once famed Oklahoma magnate and political power. Once heiress to 15 million, she now resides in a Times Square hotel room with only daughter Loma Worth, an actress, as the rest of the estate was settled for debts after Hamon’s 11 year old death and Clara Smith’s acquittal.

New York Georgia Han Bohrer Jake Hannon Oklahoma Warren G. Harding Times Square Loma Worth Broadway Clara Smith Hamon

KILLS ATTORNEY WHO WRECKED HER LIFE

In Mobile Alabama a prominent attorney Foster K Hale Jr 52 was shot and killed by a woman who claimed to be Mrs Willie Mac Clausen of Phoenix Arizona. She was arrest ed in the attorney office after saying he wrecked her life. The woman registered today from Phoenix with her 16 year old son William Pugh at a hotel. Hale died at a hospital as police said he would not see her again. Her present husband Frederick Clausen lives in Washington.

Mobile Ala Foster K. Hale, Jr Willie Mac Clausen Phoenix Arizona Bolles Hele Phoonix William Pugh Frederick Clausen Hyves Washington Hale

Truck Driver Carl Smith Critical After Collision Near Westphalia

Carl Smith of Vandalia, a truck driver, was listed in serious condition with internal injuries after a Sunday collision near Westphalia. He remained hospitalized at St. Mary's, and officials cautioned his recovery appeared doubtful. Details of the accident were not fully available.

Carl Smith Vandalia Westphalia Suncey St. Mary's Hospital Smith

Big Four Republican leaders head to Springfield for Hoover address

The Big Four from Cole County and Jefferson City Ben H Linhard Cecil Case James Bacon and Heber Nations left for Springfield to hear President Hoover. They plan to return Thursday. In Springfield the 8 hour bill faced defeat in the House by 58 to 6B after a heated clash between capital and labor.

Cole County Jefferson City Springfield Tinos Hoover Ben H. Linhard Cecil Case James Bacon Heber Nations House of Representatives Lezi Otis Glenn Speek

Arrests in Versailles case prompt new leads near farm

NEW ARRESTS IN THE VERSAILLES CASE ARE LIKELY. Ed and Alberti Kreglinger, wealthy brothers, were beat at their farm home near Versailles, Mo. Authorities questioned Robert Hildebrand and his son Joe, relatives of the victims, released after 24 hours on suspicion. Fingerprint expert Caney Simpson took prints, more arrests expected today as the investigation narrows with testimony from Albert Kreglinger. The brothers were beaten when masked intruders searched for money they believed was hidden there.

Versailles Alberti Kreglinger Here Robert Hildebrand Joe Hildebrand Albert Kreglinger

City Officials Seek Clue in Attempted Building Fire

Fire Chief Perd Robertson and Police Chief Berger investigate an attempted arson at the building housing Missouri Drug Store and the M. P. Hoostar Club on Last High Street. A witness reported seeing flames on the roof and a man running across to Vogue and Woolworth rooftops before vanishing. The fire did not damage the structure.

oMlexouri Stee M. P. Hoostar Club Perd Robertson Berger Keith Hendrix Vogue Woolworth

Suit on Insurance Policy 18 Filed in Cole County Court

Jesse C. Spareley filed a suit yesterday in the Cole County Circuit Court against Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company for 413.44 on a sick and accident policy dated March 5, 1930. He alleges the contract promised 100 dollars per month during illness or disability and states he became ill in January 1881, rendering him unable to work since April 17.

Cole County Jesse C. Spareley Massachusettts Bonding and Insurance Company Spraeley

Signatures on Petitions Challenge Arkansas Divorce Law

Secretary of State Ed McDonald ruled petitions for a referendum on Arkansas 90 day divorce law insufficient. Proponents said the state supreme court would review, while attorneys differed on whether the law is in effect after the stay. The action followed a Norwood opinion.

Little Rock Secretary of Ed McDonald Arkansas State Supreme Court Secretary of State Hal Norwood Attorney General

Gove Heads the De Molay Order at Biennial Meeting

Burton Gove was elected master counselor of the Order of De Molay at the biennial meeting last night. Kenneth Wickham and Alien Stockard were named senior and junior counselors. Installation is set for July 10 at the Masonic Temple following a private dance. Joe Mayer submitted and the group approved the financial report.

Burton Gove Order of de Molay Kenneth Wickham Alien Stockard Dante Masonic Temple Joe Mayer

Funeral Rites Planned for J L Pare in Jefferson City

Funeral rites for J L Pare, Missouri Pacific employee and former city alderman, will be held Thursday at First Baptist Church Jefferson City. Rev. Paul Weber will officiate with burial at Riverview Cemetery. Pare died yesterday after an operation at Missouri Pacific Hospital in St Louis. He was years old and had long served public life here. He moved from the Connivrlawn area to state capital, later joining Missouri Pacific. He served two terms on the City Council and was active in Democratic politics. He is survived by his widow, one daughter Mrs Al Ruoff of McGee Arkansas, four sisters, and two children Jack Pare and Mrs W H Glazebrook, who preceded him in death.

J. L. Pare Missouri Pacific Jefferson City Missouri Pacific Hospital Gt. Louis First Baptist Church Paul Weber Riverview Gt. Lews Pare Chrisian al Ruoff McGee Ark Cora Beaver Colin Eckenburger America Hutson Centertown Mary Chambers Yukon Jack Pare W. H. Glazebrook

Services Today for Mrs Hannah Williams

Funeral services for Mrs Hannah Williams who died Monday night at the family home will be held at 1 o'clock this morning at Mrs W L Boulware's home 606 East Water Street. The body will be taken to Big Rock near Barritt Missouri for burial at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Mud causes damage in Galway Ireland a mass of black mud poured down Stevenakilla Mountain blocking the head waters of the Shannon river causing damage.

Hannah Williams W. Ll. Boulware East Water Street Big Rock Barriett, Mo Galway Ireland Stevenakilla Mountain County Leitrim Shannon Woods of Versailles Barnett

Local man hit by truck in city yesterday

John M. Hendrick, 55, of 422 Brooks Street, was fatally injured at 4 50 yesterday when struck at Walnut and McCarty Highways by a truck driven by Wheeler of Columbia Missouri. He was rushed to Bt Hospital where doctors hoped for recovery after a serious operation. Eye witnesses said Hendrick stepped into the path of oncoming traffic, the truck was said to be moving at a moderate speed. Police chief A Belitzar said Wheeler would be held pending death or recovery. Hendrick had long resided in Jefferson City and the intersection has seen several crashes in recent months as officials seek safety improvements.

John M. Hendrick Brooks Street Walnut McCarty Streets Dodge Columbis Hendrick A& Mad Wheeler Machine, ” AL Beliatzer Agsistand In Lice

President Hoover Reviews G A R in Columbus

President Hoover was moved to tears during a parade review by the Ohio Grand Army of the Republic in Columbus. He sobered as the aging veterans, the last of the Boys in Blue, passed by, tears welling in his eyes.

Columbus Hoover Ohio Grand Army of the Republic

Ruth Nichols to radio the world during Atlantic flight

Ruth Nichols will use a two box waterproof short wave transmitter weighing 30 pounds to contact the world hourly on KHILO RN during her planned solo Atlantic crossing. Clarence Chamberlin announced a method to operate the gear from the plane and in case of a sea descent transfer to an inflatable rubber boat with a bamboo mast aerial.

New York Ruth Nichols Atlantic Clarence Chamberlin Nichols

Services Today for Mrs Hannah Williams

Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o'clock led by Rev Woods of Versailles. Burial followed in the family cemetery at Barnett Missouri.

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. Lincoln NEW Wheat Upi Frederick Okla Uhlmann Grain Company Bloker Caruthersville Teappointee State Eleemosynary Board Caulfield Cole Fort Bureau Sen Titus Joplin State Department Kiwanis Club W. Hayden Long Ilness John Held, Jr Aurora Bank Kentucky EL Paso Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior W. A. Rockefeller Mary Bover P. O Willie Mae Clausen Morgan County March Bros. Construction Company Treasury Department New Houston, Texas Robert E. McKee Ralph Sollitt, & Sons Fof Chicago John Hendricks Gove DE Molay Ira Pare M. P. Hospital McCarty, St Highway 50
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