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Newspaper

Daily Capital News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1928

Page

1

Jefferson City Products Fair attendance rises during second day

Attendance at the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce fair surpassed day one with 988 visitors yesterday and a two day total of 1 880. Exhibitors added attractions daily and crowds grew with music from Radiola Number 30 broadcasting the Democratic national convention from Houston drawing many to the booths. Local and out of town registrations included Cedar City Elston Osage City New Bloomfield Holts Summit Columbia Dixon Sedalia Lexington Boonville Tipton Chamois Independence Milan Guthrie Salem Forsyth Poplar Bluff Mt. Vernon St. ge Kansas City St Louis Dillon Iowa Weatherford Tulsa Iowa Park Texas Florence Colorado Pullman Washington.

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Industries Capital City Houston Jefferson Radio Company Theodore C. Schott Cedar City Elston Osage City New Bloomfield Holts Summit Columbia Dixon Sedalia Lexington Boonville Tipton Chamois Independence Milan Guthrie Salem Forsyth Poplar Bluff Mt. Vernon St. Ge Kansas City St. Louis Dillon Iowa Weatherford Tulsa Oklahoma Iowa Park Texas Florence Colorado Pullman Washington

Tuesday Big Day for Farmers in Cole and Callaway Counties

The Cole County Cooperative Shippers reported a large livestock shipment from Brooks and Miller streets yards. Numerous farmers including Hy Schneider Paul Mertens Almon Loesch Wm Koestner Adolph Niemeyer Wm Sundermeyer H H Rackers and others delivered cows hogs calves and calves-plus hog totals totaling thousands of pounds across routes Holt Summit Cedar City Elston and Wardsville are noted among listed consignors.

Cole Callaway Counties Cole County Co-operative Shippers Brooks and Miller Streets Hy. Schneider Paul Mertens Almon Loesch Wm. Koestner Adoph Niemeyer Wm. Sundermeyer Holt Summit H. H. Rackers W. A. Allen O. M. Miller Syl Dulle Fred Schubert Tony Hatting L. B. Hawkins H. J. Schulte Oscar Kroeger Alves Ben Hagner E. L. Schenewerk Elston Luther Waugh Cedar City Jos. Mesmeyer C. Propst Kaiser Bros Emil Rackers Wardsville Jno. Dampf Wm. Bauer Otto Bulle W. Main Jul Raithel Phil Herbrandt M. and J. Sommerer Aug. Kaiser

Shoeworkers Boldly State Strike Position at Tweedie

A Jefferson City union committee of the Shoeworkers Protective Union issues a formal statement outlining why workers oppose Tweedie Footwear Corporation’s new wage scale. The document, signed by Rudolph Metz and others, explains events leading to the strike and the decision to seek national guidance.

Shoeworkers Protective Union Tweedie Footwear Corporation Tweedie Company William R. Tweedie Capital News Shoeworkers Rudolph Metz Fred Kelpe A. T. Wolverton Charles C

Cars Damaged in Collision on Ten Mile Drive

Lester James and K P Long both of the city had their cars damaged in a collision on the North branch of the Ten Mile Drive near the city tourists park. James took responsibility and agreed to pay damages. Two trucks also wrecked on Clark Avenue with no injuries.

Lester James K. P. Long Ten Mile Drive City James Long Clark Avenue Raithel Jake Harris Schrimpf Fred Nilges

Spaunhorst Leaves for Oklahoma Post

Louis Spaunhorst, longtime foreman at the state penitentiary clothing factory, departs tonight for McAllester Oklahoma to take a similar but more lucrative position. He is praised for efficiency and cherished by many in the city. Mrs. Spaunhorst will follow later to join him at their new home.

Louis Spaunhorst State Penitentiary McAllester Oklahoma Spaunhorst Capital Telephone Company

Gifts Reported for Salvation Army Building Fund

The Salvation Army building fund received new gifts reported at the Chamber of Commerce. Contributions include Jefferson City Pressmen and Assistants Union No. 184, $10. Christ Wagner, $10. Evangelical Ladies' Adult Bible Class, $5. Appreciation is given for all gifts with additional subscriptions and returns counted daily.

Salvation Army Building Fund Chamber of Commerce Jefferson City Pressmen and Assistants Union Christ Wagner Evangelical Ladies’ Adult

Inaugural Daily Airplane Sightseeing Excursion

Local aviators D. W. Jordan and A. J. Schopp inaugurated a daily airplane sightseeing excursion here. Passengers will be taken up after 3 PM each afternoon until dark, according to a yesterday announcement.

D. W. Jordan A. J. Schopp

Orchestra Leader Seeks Divorce in Cole County Court

Charles H. Storm, orchestra leader at the Miller Theater, filed for divorce from Mrs. Eva Baker Storm in Cole county circuit court. The couple wed in Virginia on November 18, 1923 and separated June 19. Storm cites quarrelsome conduct and general indignities. no children were born. Trial likely at next term.

Charles H. Storm Miller Theater Cole County Eva Baker Storm Curtis L. Dunn Virginia Storm

Son Takes Over Father's Paper In Richmond

Yesterday, No 52 of volume 30 of the Richmond Missourian issued and Jewell Mayes turned over the paper to his son, Martin Mayes, the new publisher. Martin, a recent William Jewell College graduate, succeeds his father who led the paper for thirty years and continues as secretary and executive officer of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture in Jefferson City.

Jewell Mayes Richmond Missourian Martin Mayes William Jewell College Missouri State Board of Agriculture Capitol Jefferson City Young Mayes Capitol City

Cohen Purchases Burnett Stock for Special Bargain Sale

Abe Cohen owner of the Reliable Store has bought the Burnett Store closing out stock and will hold a feature sale soon with high quality clothing at spectacular bargain prices. He bought the entire stock at a 2 saving and will issue further announcements in the coming days.

Abe Cohen Reliable Burnett E. High Street Cohen

Anderson Barbee Dies After Six Weeks Illness

Anderson Barbee died early yesterday morning at St Marys hospital after six weeks of a complication of diseases. Definite funeral arrangements had not been made late last night. Bernadine Ossman returned from a two weeks visit with relatives in Sedalia and Moberly.

Anderson Barbee St. Mary’s Hospital Bernadine Ossman Sedalia Moberly

Chautauqua Opens Here July 11 With Six Day Program

Jefferson City Chautauqua committee announces six day July 11 to 16 events at Junior College grounds. The schedule runs daily with concerts lectures and plays including Smiling Through The Mascot Altitudes and Visibility lecture by Judge Alden Tiffany Male Quartet Prairie Flower Orchestra and other acts. Season tickets are $2 with singles $1 and children 50 cents. Transferable to immediate family only.

Jefferson City Bergmann Play Co National Dramac and Opera Company National Dramatic and Opera Company Howard Ensemble Company Howard Ensemble George D. Alden Tiffany Dorothy Haines Ey W. Landon The Prairie Flower Orchestra Geo. Henry Bradford John E. Beckewitz Elwyn Dramaticé Company Frank Bacon Elwyn Dramatic Company

Lions and Ladies Banquet Tonight at Moreau Lodge

Lions Club hosts a women’s night banquet at Moreau Park pavilion with a surprise program. Ernest L. Schneider, entertainment chair, said most members and guests have reservations. Frank B. Newham will review the year and Rev. A. B. Jackson will be installed as president outlining service goals and Lionism ethics.

Lions Club Frank Dallmeyer Moreau Park Ernest L. Schneider Frank B. Newham A. B. Jackson

Weathers Missouri Summary

Missouri forecast mostly cloudy with likely local thunderstorms Thursday and in the west portion Wednesday. Temperature expected to hold with little overall change.

Missouri West Portion

Nomination of Smith on First Ballot Favored in Houston

In Houston the Democratic leadership signals strong confidence that Gov. Smith of New York will win on the first ballot. George R. Van Namee and other Smith lieutenants predict momentum cannot be halted, with delegates widely expecting no second roll call despite remaining opposition.

Associated Press Houston Texas Gov. Smith New York Smith George R. van Namee

Kiwanians Plan Sedalia Picnic With Eight Clubs

A party of forty Jefferson City Kiwanians will travel Thursday to Sedalia for a joint district meeting with eight clubs. Entertainment includes a city sightseeing trip, band concert, chicken dinner and dance. Dr Chan Ewing chairs attendance.

Jefferson City Sedalia Chan Ewing

Helstein Announces Candidacy for Cole County Treasurer

John Helstein a Jefferson City plumber and longtime Democrat announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Cole County treasurer in the upcoming August primary. He filed his declaration with County Clerk C A Dirckx and says he will run to manage the office fairly and competently.

Jefferson City John Helstein Daily Capital News Cole County Helstein C. A. Dirckx

Police Seek Two Robbers After Bunceton Theft

Jefferson City police hunt for two men after they stole a Ford car and robbed a Bunceton home in Cooper county early yesterday afternoon. The pair, previously under arrest there, were reported missing and believed to be hiding in the city with no trace found by dawn today.

Jefferson City Bunceton Cooper County Cully

City Nurse Records 225 Calls in Last Month

Mrs Eva Bremerman reports 225 calls by the community nurse last month including 108 bedside, 562 tuberculosis, 49 miscellaneous and 21 pre natal visits. Seven births and two deaths occurred. Elderly patients required time, gifts of clothing were provided by local volunteers, nurse work directed by the council of Women's Clubs under the Community Chest.

Eva Bremerman Chamber of Commerce Kilby Olson Andrae Bremerman Community Chest Community Fund Council of Women’s Clubs

Burlingame Wins Essay Prize Again for Missouri Fair

Asa Burlingame son of Mr and Mrs H G Burlingame of Russellville represents Moniteau county at the Missouri State Fair after winning the school essay contest last year and placing fourth state wide. He attends Sedalia with all expenses paid and earns continued honors for his meritorious work.

Asa Burlingame H. G. Burlingame Russellville Moniteau County Burlingame Sedalia Cole Moniteau

Burkett Visiting Capital City From Missouri Pacific

Fred W. Burkett traveling passenger agent for Missouri Pacific Lines with St. Louis headquarters was a business visitor in the Capital City yesterday.

Fred W. Burkett Missouri Pacific Lines St. Louis

Convention in Great Turmoil During Address

Hi ton Texas June 26 A convention address by Claude G Bowers sparked a raging protest against the Republican platform and leadership The New York editor’s speech drew intense applause and a demand to free the party from its previous restraints The crowd roared as standards were toppled and the hall grew hot with reaction in a protracted session spotlights on the fight for the nomination.

Associated Press SAM Houston Hall Hi Ton Texas Jeffers Old Hickory Claude G. Bowers Newspeaker Ing Coolidge Wwe New York Bowers Pri Ers

Escaped State Convict Caught By Owa Police

Missouri prison officials report Des Moines police captured James Richardson, an escapee from a Boone county rock quarry on August 29, 1926. He is held in Des Moines as a penitentiary guard prepares to transport him back. A charge of escaping prison is expected to be filed in Cole county.

Missouri Des Moines Iowa James Richardson Richardson Boone County Cole County Nike G. Sevier

Stringtown Church To Sponsor Social

The Ladies Aid of the church will sponsor a social on Sunday afternoon at July 1 at the Lutheran church. Fried chicken country fried foods and ice cream will be served. The Lutheran church orchestra will provide music for the occasion.

Ladies’ Aid of the Ye Church Lutheran Church Orchestra

Miss Murphy Returns Home After Brief Centertown Visit

Miss Helen Murphy returned to her Centertown home yesterday after a brief visit here. Dr. H S Gove of Linn was in town on a business visit.

Helen Murphy Centertown H. S. Gove Linn 5 Ae Erda

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RADIO Cole Cooperative Yards Pressmen’s Union Evangelical Church Class Chartes Storm Miller Theater Orchestra Leader Son A. Cohen Burnett Stock Moreau Lodge St. Joseph Warsaw Meccane Osceola Hermannsen Tuscumbia Glasgow Ohio New Yorker Eva Bremmerman Helea G. O. P OWA Stringtown Church
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