Democrats Outline 1928 Platform Aims for Honest Prohibition Enforcement
The Democratic convention in Houston pledges honest enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and calls for broad legislation to aid agriculture. It attacks Republican corruption, favors an active tariff policy tied to production costs, and proposes a federal farm board and credit aid for cooperatives to boost farming.
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Associated Press
Houston
Sam Houston Hall
Latin America
League of Nations
World Court
League
Madison Square Garden
Republican Party
Federal Farm Board
Federal Reserve Board
Sevier Investigates East Capitol Bicycle Crash
Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier probes an East Capitol Avenue Adams Street bicycle crash that left 12 year old Lee Rothove with a broken leg. The Ford coupe driven by H F Harfst of 303 East Ashley Street allegedly struck the boy as he rode on the wrong side.
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Nike G. Sevier
East Capitol Avenue
Adams Street
Lee Rothove
Ben Rothove
Benn
Rothove
Withaup
H. F. Harfst
East Ashley Street
Harfst
Torpedo Incident Injures Jefferson City Barber
A. J. Eberhardt, barber of Jefferson City, was injured when a torpedo hit his arm aboard a Washington Park bus. Three local youths were arrested on complaint, released for the night, and to face Judge John G. Leslie in police court.
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A. J. Eberhardt
Barber
Jefferson City
Washington Park
Eberhardt
Eldracher and Bock
John G. Leslie
Bruns
Leslie
Former Capital City Resident Frances Smith Dies in St Joseph
Frances Smith, about 60, a former Capital City resident, died last night at the family home in St Joseph after a brief illness. Born in Pettis county, she moved to the area after marriage. Survived by two sons and a daughter, all of St Joseph. Funeral and burial to be held in St Joseph.
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Frances Smith
St. Joseph
Smith
Pettis County
Milo Derkum Named Head of Service at Central Missouri Motor
Milo Derkum, formerly with Chambers Oil Station at Capitol Avenue and Jefferson Street, was appointed in charge of the service department at Central Missouri Motor Company on Mulberry Street. He will supervise washing, polishing and greasing of cars and guarantees satisfaction. Friends of the popular young man wish him success.
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Milo Derkum
Chambers Oil
Capitol Avenue
Jefferson Street
Central Missouri Motor Company
Mulberry Street
Derkum
Ben Schroer Remains In Serious Condition
The Edmonds Addition resident Ben Schroer is still seriously ill at home with a complication of diseases. Last night doctors reported no improvement and little hope for recovery.
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Ben Schroer
Edmonds Addition
Shell Oil Leases New Asel Street Service Station
The Shell Oil Company has leased the ground floor and service station of the Kemp Asel Building at Adams Street and Capitol Avenue, adjacent to Jeff City Motor Company. Harry Griffin named station manager. opening delayed to Monday due to late equipment. The station will have three pumps and modern washing and greasing facilities after Roxana equipment installation. The owner plans to lease the main floor soon and announces further opening details.
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Shell Oil Company
Roxana Petroleum Corporation
Kemp Ase
Adams Street
E. Capitol Avenue
Jeff City Motor Company
J. A. Lunt
St. Louis
Harry Griffin
Roxana
Asel
Ford Agency
Shell
Jefferson City Announces July 1 License Plate Deadline
Collector John B. Sturm says Sunday is the last day to buy new city automobile license plates as many motorists yet to purchase. The plates are smaller and more attractive this year, and using an old license will not be allowed after the deadline.
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Jefferson City
John B. Sturm
Dubinsky Stock Co. Here Sunday in Tropical Love Finale
The Dubinsky Brothers Stock Co announces its final season appearance at the Jefferson Theatre this Sunday. Abe Rosewall and his all star cast will perform Tropical Love, a Broadway run, with a record house expected for the last show of the year.
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Dubinsky Brothers Stock Company
Jefferson Theatre
Barney Dubinsky
Abe “Slick” Rosewall
Allstar
Broadway
William Ross Improves at Barnes Hospital Ready for Home
William Ross former councilman has shown great improvement after weeks with a crushed spine at Barnes hospital. He will be returned to his city home Saturday but will remain bed bound for many months.
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William Ross
Barnes Hospital
Mr. Ross
Jefferson City Civic Fairtops Four Thousand Visitors
More than 4,000 visitors attended the Jefferson City Products Fair this week in the Heinrichs building at 111 East High Street. Yesterday drew 926 attendees despite rain, with four days totaling 4,277. Exhibits were expanded and many souvenirs given, as attendees from Missouri towns and several out of state registered. Mrs. C. R. Daigh received a pair of Lee tires.
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Jefferson City
Heinrichs
East High Street
Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Capital City
Missouri
Moberly
Boonville
Linn Creek
Elston
Holts Summit
Hartsburg
Columbia
Wardsville
California
Dixon
Sedalia
Lebanon
Jerome
Perry
Cedar City
Lexington
Joplin
Springfield
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Webster Groves
St. Louis
New York
New York City
Los Angeles
Oregon
Portland
Hamburg
Iowa
Illinois
C. R. Daigh
Spaunhorst Star of Gun Tourney at Jefferson City
Charles Spaunhorst led the Jefferson City Gun Club regular weekly shoot with 98 of 100 and 50 targets hit clean. Others scoring included F E Ross 90 of 100, George Fifer 48 of 50, W W Young 37 of 50, Frank Turner 39 of 50, Ed Unwin 40 of 50, Harry Ferguson 58 of 75 and Walter Helmreich 20 of 25, Ferguson a new contestant with a creditable card.
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Charles Spaunhorst
Jefferson City
Spaunhorst
F. E. Ross
George Fifer
W. W. Young
Frank Turner
Ed Unwin
Miss Margaret Leslie Visits Tipton Woman
Miss Margaret Leslie of Tipton Missouri is visiting Mrs. Pearl Scruggs here.
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Margaret Leslie
Tipton, Mo
Mrs. Pearl Scruggs
Missouri Weekend Weather Outlook
Mostly fair Friday and Saturday with a chance of showers or thunderstorms later. Temperatures expected to hold steady with little change through the period.
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Missouri
The First Ballot For Democratic Nomination
The first ballot results show Samuel Smith leading with 849 votes, followed by George 521, Hull 505, Reed 52, and Pomerene 3. State roll calls list varying tallies by state for each candidate.
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Associated Sam Houston Hall
Houston
Texas
Smith
Hull
Reed
George
Pomerene
Jones
Woollen
Ayres
Hitchcock
Thompson
Alabama
Donahey
Arizona
Kiwanis Club Wins Attendance Prize at Sedalia Picnic
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson City received the attendance prize at the inter-city Central Missouri Kiwanis picnic in Sedalia. A large Kiwanis International standard was presented for having the most members present among attending clubs including Mexico, Fulton, Moberly, Columbia, Fayette, Sedalia, Boonville, and Jefferson City.
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Kiwanis Club
Jefferson City
Central Missouri
Sedalia
Kiwanis International
Mexico
Fulton
Moberly
Columbia
Fayette
Boonville
Hollister Improves After Intestinal Operations
W. R. Hollister editor of the Daily Capital News is reported steadily improving after two serious intestinal operations at St. Marys hospital. He remains very weak and will be confined for several days.
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W. R. Hollister
Daily Capital News
St. Mary’s Hospital
Reed Urges Harmony After Democratic Nominee Pick
Senator James A. Reed, defeated Democratic presidential candidate, addressed the convention after Al Smith was chosen. He praised the lively crowd, urged Democrats to unite against the Republican Party, and called for full support for the nominees to defend the country from what he termed the greatest menace of his lifetime.
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Houston
Texas
James A. Reed
al Smith
Reed
Missouri
New York
Former Jefferson City Resident Visits from Texas
Mr and Mrs Glenn Torrence former residents of Jefferson City arrived yesterday by car from McAllen Texas for a month long vacation visiting friends and relatives. Mr Torrence was previously with the state adjutant general offices and led the local national guard unit he now holds a position in McAllen.
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Glenn Torrence
Jefferson City
McAllen
Texas
Torrance
State Adjutant General
National Guard
LeRoy Findley Visits Relatives in Kansas City
LeRoy Findley is visiting relatives in Kansas City this week, according to local social notes. He plans to spend time with family and attend a community event during the visit.
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LeRoy Findley
Kansas City
Smith Overjoyed By Nomination In Albany
Governor Alfred E. Smith learns he is nominated, expressing overwhelming happiness as the news reaches Albany. The moment marks a pivotal political development with Smith as a leading figure amid the nomination process.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
Nomination Fight Drives Rally at Democratic Convention
At Sam Houston Hall in Texas Governor Fred E. Smith of New York led the push for nomination as the Democratic convention adjourned. A single ballot showed Smith near the two thirds threshold, with states switching allegiance and a wave of bandwagon support forming for the New York governor.
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Associated Pree
Sam Houston
Ton
Texas
Jame
al Smith
Sam Houston Hall
Ton, Tex
Fred E. Smith
New York
N Yarkers
Resignation of Miss Zeitz as chief clerk in capital offices
Miss Margaret Zeitz resigns as chief clerk to become secretary to Judge North T. Gentry who is appointed to succeed the late Judge W. W. Graves by Governor Baker. Zeitz, a popular young figure in the Capital City, will assume duties at once.
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Margaret Zeitz
Seceme
North T. Gentry
W. W. Graves
Baker
Miss Zeitz
Shartel
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Star OF Gun Tourney
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Warsaw
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