Convention in uproar as Smith seen likely nominee for president
At the Democratic convention in Houston on June 27 the Oklahoma and Ohio delegations debated strategy. Oklahoma unit voting for Reed and Ohio pledged to shift to Smith, with Meeker of Columbus directing votes to favor Smith on the first ballot. If solid, about forty of Ohio’s 48 votes would back Smith, potentially delivering the two thirds needed.
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Associated Press
Houston
Smith
Oklahoma
Reed
Missouri
Ohio
Kansas
Ayres
E'Ssu Wy
Banare
Buckeye
Claude Meeker
Columbus
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Jefferson Approves 15000 Bond for City Athletic Field
The Jefferson City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance issuing 15000 in bonds to purchase and equip an athletic field. Half funds Ott tract in Washington Park. the rest covers grading, grandstand, and equipment. Bids for grading to be opened next meeting July 9.
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City of
Jefferson
Ott
Washington Park
Drinkard Faces Another Charge in Justice Court
Nellie Drinkard is charged again with non support in Justice John G. Leslie's court after a prior jail sentence and parole. The case follows a pending divorce and a $50 temporary alimony award by Judge H J Westhues, with Drinkard accused of failing to pay. The parole stands and arraignment is expected this morning in the state case.
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Nike G. Sevier
John G. Leslie
Nellie Drinkard
Drinkard
Cole County
Dorothy Hall of Kansas Visits City Friends
Miss Dorothy Hall of Kansas is visiting friends and relatives in this city, staying with local acquaintances during her trip.
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Dorothy Hall
Kansas
Colorado Vacation Tour Signups Reach Eleven
Jefferson City residents sign up for Missouri Pacific Railroad Capital City tour to San Isabel National Forest in Colorado from July 21 to August 8. Lead organizer Mrs. C L Porter and agent F W Burkett report eleven definite travelers and urge others to contact Porter. The package costs 124.85 dollars and includes rail, meals, hotels, and tours with daily activities.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Capital City
San Isabel National Forest
Colorado
C. L. Porter
F. W. Burkett
Missouri Pacific Lines
Louise Dulle
Rose Korn
Katherine Boer
Loraine Korn
Agricultural District
Kansas
Ed monds Addition resident not dead. condition still critical
Yesterday reports claimed Ben Schroer had died but he remained alive at a late hour last night though very ill. The 50 year old Ed monds Addition resident suffered a hemorrhage at work several days ago and his health has since declined. Friends encouraged hopes for recovery despite the initial death notice.
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Ben Schroer
Edmonds Addition
Schroer
Ford Damaged in a Collision at High and Broadway
A Ford coupe driven by Charles Webb of Moberly was damaged late last night at High and Broadway when it collided with an unidentified touring car that fled the scene after a westward dash. Webb sustained slight bruises. A car owned by Mrs. J. Thessen crashed into a Missouri Power and Light pole on Broadway and McCarty, breaking the pole but causing only minor damage to the car. W. C. Dixon and Rev. Paul Halley of Tipton also reported damage in accidents at Adams and Miller streets yesterday.
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Charles Webb
Moberly
High
Broadway
Webb
J. Thessen
Missouri Power and Light Company
McCarty
W. C. Dixon
Paul Halley
Tipton
Adams and
Miller Streets
Morganstern Named as Platoon Leader
Victor Morganstern son of Mr and Mrs Morris Morganstern of 1708 West Main street has been chosen as a platoon leader at the Reserve Officers Training Corps Summer Training Camp at Fort Leavenworth Kansas He is noted for extensive military training and knowledge of war tactics.
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Victor Morganstern
Morris Morganstern
West Main Street
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Young Morganstern
William Smart Hospitalized After Influenza Attack
William Smart of the Bella Vista Apartments was taken to St. Mary's Hospital Tuesday night and will spend several weeks convalescing from influenza. Friends express wishes for his full recovery.
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William Smart
ST. Mary’s Hospital
Bella Vista Apartments
Jefferson City Products Fair draws record crowd over three days
A total of 1 471 visitors attended the Jefferson City Products Fair held by the Chamber of Commerce at 111 East High Street. On the first three days 3 351 people saw the exhibits as Missouri cities and others from across the region visited, with daily additions of new displays and souvenirs, including floral exhibits by Hugo Busch of Capital City Greenhouse.
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Jefferson City
Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Capital City
East High Street
Missouri
California
Chamois
Elston
Linn
Tebbetts
Sedalia
Kirksville
Poplar Bluff
Slater
Warrensburg
Springfield
Joplin
Kansas City
St. Louis
Quincy
Illinois
Farland
Oklahoma
New York City
N. Y
Sevier Files Bad Check Complaint Against John Poorbaugh
Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier filed a worthless check charge in Justice W. P. Smith's court against John H. Poorbaugh of Columbia. Gem Cafe proprietors allege a bogus $5 check drawn on Boone County National Bank. Poorbaugh to be arrested in Columbia and brought back for trial.
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Nike G. Sevier
W. P. Smith
John H. Poorbaugh
Columbia
Poorbaugh
Gem Cafe
Boone County National Bank
Miss Lucille Rutledge Undergoes Appendectomy
The friends of Miss Lucille Rutledge daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Rutledge of West McCarty street report she underwent an appendectomy at St Mary's hospital yesterday morning. Her condition was reported satisfactory last night by hospital attendants. Mr and Mrs Harry Mayer returned from a brief visit in Sedalia.
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Lucille Rutledge
A. T. Rutledge
West McCarty Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
Harry Mayer
Sedalia
Son Confesses to Fatal Shot During Family Fight
Arthur Davis 43 in critical condition at City Hospital St Louis after son John Davis 21 admits shooting him in a struggle over promised insurance funds. John says incident followed mother’s death ten weeks earlier and claims he acted after his father challenged him. Aunts corroborate, John held on bond. both men are well known in Capital City.
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Arthur Davis
Charles Davis
Jefferson City
City Hospital
St. Louis
John Davis
Young Davis
Davis
Caplinger Honored at Beta Convention
Boyd Caplinger of the State Highway Department and a Beta Phi Sigma member was elected secretary and treasurer of the Epsilon district at the Beta Phi Sigma convention held at the Hotel Chase in St. Louis. About 15 Jefferson City members attended the meeting, described as one of the most successful district conventions in the organization's history.
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Boyd Caplinger
State Highway Department
Hotel Chase
St. Louis
Caplinger
Jefferson City
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Tampke
Mr and Mrs Walter Tampke announce the birth of a son at their home 609 Chestnut Street on Tuesday. They have named him Walter Jr and are receiving congratulations from their many friends.
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Walter Tampke
Chestnut Street
Walter Jr
Tampke
Weather: Missouri shows showers and thunderstorms
Local showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Thursday and Friday in Missouri with little change in temperature.
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Missouri
City Council Keeps 90 Cent Tax Levy For Next Year
In a special session the city council unanimously approved a 90 cent levy per $100 valuation for next year, unchanged from the current levy. Distribution remains 61 cents revenue 24 cents for bonds and interest 5 cents for library. no library tax increase this year.
Plane carrying Sam Breadon circled Jefferson City area
An airplane carrying President Sam Breadon of the St. Louis Cardinals and a group of St. Louis friends circled the Jefferson City business district for over half an hour yesterday afternoon. The plane did not land at the Chamber of Commerce field and continued toward an unknown destination after a brief stop.
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Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Chamber of Commerce
Film Show At Miller Theater During Convention
The first motion pictures of the Democratic National Convention in Houston will be shown this afternoon and tonight at Miller Theater. The films, from Tuesday night, were produced by Paramount News Reel and rushed to the Capital City and other sites by air and rail.
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Houston
Texas
Miller Theater
Barney Dubinsky
Paramount News Reel Corporation
Montgomery Ward Manager Seeks Alleyway Concreting
J Liebendorfer, manager of the new Montgomery Ward Store in Jefferson City, asked the City Council to pave the east west alley between East Capitol Avenue and Water Street with concrete. The petition goes to the city engineer for resolutions at the next meeting, and no protest is expected.
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J. Liebendorfer
Montgomery Ward
Jefferson City
East Capitol Avenue
Water Street
Grisham Wins Jefferson City Pistol Club Tourney
John Grisham captured first with 86 points in the Jefferson City Pistol Club weekly match. Carl Kelsay followed with 85, W. Elliott 84, H. Grisham 82, with A. Oeschle and P. Oeoeschle among others, as a large field competed yesterday. The next shoot is scheduled for Wednesday.
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John Grisham
Jefferson City
Grisham
Carl Kelsay
W. Elliott
H. Grisham
P. Oeoeschle
A. Oeschel
F. Barry
A. Oeschle
Éduly Lita
Militant De, ccrates and Ayres named at Democratic convention
In Sam Houston Hall Texas on June 27 delegates packed the venue as militants pressed for nominating speed. Georgia Senator George Kansas Representative Ayres and other figures drew floor bouts and clashes over southern attendance amid a heated evening session. By nightfall Reed cock and Atlee lingered for potential nominations.
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Associated Press
Sam Houston Hall
Sourton
Texas
Deccrates
George
Georgia
Sentative
Ayres
Kansas
New York
Mississippi
Alabama
North Carolina
Egain
Reed
Missouri
Gilbert M. Cock
Nebraska
Atlee
Chamber backs city aviation facilities and growth
Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce urged the mayor and city council to recognize the public value of an air field and traffic development. They highlighted gains by the Bureau of Aviation and the need for city support of proper landing facilities to aid business, industry, and professionals.
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Chamber of Commerce
I A. Wiler
Bureau of the the City
Missouri
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