29 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
In Washington on June 23 Senator Lodge opened debate opposing the prohibition amendment. He warned of a split in public opinion if people lose the privilege to drink beer. Senator Hardwick moved to recommit the bill, action postponed until tomorrow. A bitter debate is forecast before final passage.
London reports confirmation of gains at Lens with progress south of the Souchez river. The British line advances about two miles reaching Avion, a Lens suburb, as British flyers shoot down five German aircraft. Territory near Rheims is shelled as German heavy guns operate in Belgium and fighting rages on the Gorizia front in Italy.
Kennett Missouri coroner Dr. C M Harrison reports fifty Dunklin county children died in six weeks from an aggravated enterocolitis with about two hundred people, mainly youngsters, ill now. Scott county reports sixteen deaths in Oran and two in Morley with many more cases across nearby towns. Doctors link the outbreak to unusual spring heat, soil vapors, and possible vegetable-related irritation aided by flies. Community mothers are frantic as Cape Girardeau treats several cases and Senath notes cholera infantum linked to fresh vegetables. No statewide appeal was filed as doctors say they can manage the outbreak.
Classified style listing shows multiple canned goods with quantities and a total price of 1.00 for a selection. Items include Stork Pumpkin and F F 0 G Corn among others with varying pack counts.
The pool committee set Fourth of July plans for McClung park big pool. Water 485000 gallons to reach height, 100x150 feet, 500 spectators capacity, 8 life savers, lights at night, and 100 bathing suits. Patronesses named: Mrs Will Rommel, Mrs FE J Miller, Mrs J C Crutcher, Mrs Chas Tweedie, Mrs Edson Burch, Mrs Bert Landmann.
Frank Johnson, a convict hired to wheel dirt at the new Capitol, escaped yesterday by disguising his clothing with cayenne pepper and horse liniment. The bloodhounds became confounded by the pepper and liniment, allowing him to slip away toward the railroad tracks unseen.
The funeral for Henry Moeller known as Hink the old printer will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from St. Peter's church. His body arrived in the city and is at his brother Gus Moeller's home 508 Broadway. Pallbearers include Theo Haar Martin Pohlmann A S Ferguson John F Garman Julius Schleer and William Bosse.
Washington expects five general boards in Missouri with five members each to decide exemptions for the draft. Exemption grounds include physical incapacity, essential war work, deeply held religious beliefs pre dating 1917, and sole family support, among others. Local officials anticipate many exemptions but note limited legitimate grounds.
London reports a Canadian and a German aviator clashed in the air at 20000 feet. The German plane was brought down in the high altitude duel.
National League games resulted in Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 5 Boston 2 New York 3 Cincinnati 2 Pittsburg 6 Chicago 1 St Louis 4 American League games saw New York 2 Boston 3 Washington 4 Philadelphia 3 St Louis 5 Cleveland 1 Detroit 6 Chicago 5
Fair today gives way to unsettled conditions by Saturday with chances of rain and cooler temperatures. Gusty winds may accompany the front as a change in system passes through the region.
D C McClung chairs a 100 member Red Cross July 4 food committee in McClung Park to feed 10 000 attendees. The group met at the courthouse and will reconvene to assign helpers, with slackers risking condemnation. A lunch counter crew will recruit five assistants each for the serving area. Tickets for the barbecue will cost 50 cents.
Boonville committee members Chapman F A Mayhall Louis Ry and W C Lewin returned from Boonville where they pitched the Red Fourth celebration and urged Boonville residents to join. The Boonville Commercial Club assured a special train and hundreds would come to spend the day. Efforts target bringing the band and the boys industrial school.
Governor Gardner plans to deliver a Fourth of July address at McClung Park at 7 p m unless an urgent city call intervenes. Rev Z B T Phillips of St has also been invited to speak. he is rector of Peters Episcopal church in St and renowned as an orator.
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