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Newspaper

Daily Capital News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1925

Page

1

Impressive ceremony at new state high school building

A large crowd including high officials and leading citizens of the state and city attended an impressive service yesterday afternoon at the new high school building.

Jefferson City Corner Stone Laying for New High School and Junior College

A large Jefferson City crowd gathered as the cornerstone of the new High School and Junior College was laid. Governor Baker, Mayor Thomas, Hugh Stephens, and A T. Dumm spoke, praising the project as a milestone in local education and youth opportunity.

Jefferson City Sam A. Baker Hugh Stephens A. “.T. Dunm Jefferson Lodge No. 43 A. F A. M Grand Lodge of Missouri W.A. Clark Prince Peace’ Commandry Knights Uty R M. Talbert Carrington Grand Preas Baker School Tech Ne’ E C. W. Thomas A. T. Dumm Board of Education

Moberly Citizen Arrested After Youth Beating Death

William Minor, 48, arrested in Moberly Missouri on felonious assault charges tied to the fatal beating of 8-year-old Pharagus Dagger. The boy, hospitalized with acute nephritis, died after he was beaten for throwing rocks. Minor bonded at $5,000, re-arrested. Inquest pending. post mortem held but results withheld.

William Minor Associated Press Moberly Mac Pharagus Heath William Surinzer Ben Helu

Wunderlich Funeral Services Held for Osage Farmer

Funeral services for George Wunderlich, 76, Osage City farmer and stockman, who died Sunday after a long illness, were planned for 2 PM at Osage. Rev. Richter of Jefferson City led the Lutheran rites with burial in Riverview Cemetery. Survived by widow Katherine Reisling Wunderlich, four children Otto Wunderlich, Bert Landecker, Joe Ortmeyer, Edwin Wunderlich, a brother Jacob, and sister Mrs Barbart Weith.

George Wunderlich Osage City Osage Richter Jefferson City Riverview Wunderlich Katherine Reisling Wunderlich Otto Wunderlich Osipé Bert Landecker Joe Ortmeyer

Baby Dies After Automobile Mishap Near Kent Iowa

A car overturned on a Kent Iowa road and water from the radiator scalded Mrs. James Henry Patt and her 15 month old child. The baby died soon after. the mother’s condition is not dangerous. Also noted are Congressman-elect W L Nelson visiting Jefferson City, the Youngs traveling to Villa Vista Arkansas, and a California wedding of Ernest Coale and Miss Gale.

Associated St. Joseph Kent Iowa James Henry Patt

Jefferson City marks big day with parade and ceremony

The event featured speakers in a happy and pleading manner. Music for the parade and exercises was furnished by the Rotary Boys' Band. Items deposited in the cornerstone were enumerated by W. T. Carrington, secretary of the school boards. It was a big day for Jefferson City.

Rotary W. T. Carrington Jefferson City

Schmidt Caught Instead of Fish At Argyle Lake

Ralph Hammond of Goddard Grocery Company mistook a man for a fish when his fishing line cast at Argyle Lake struck Paul Schmidt in the neck thirty feet away. The hook lodged in flesh, was removed by a physician, and Schmidt’s injuries, though painful, are not serious.

Ralph Hammond Goddard Grocery Company Argyle Lake Paul Schmidt Capital Hammond Schmidt Raymond Hagner

Funeral for 14 month old Charles Junior Lee

Charles Junior Lee died in the city Sunday at 620 Rear East Water Street. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at Walther Wymore Undertaking Parlor with Captain Graham of the Salvation Army in charge. Burial will follow in a local cemetery. The child fell ill weeks ago but worsened recently. many friends extend condolences.

Charles Junior Lee Charles Silver Lee East Water Street Walther-Wymore Undertaking Graham Salvation Army

Anthrax Situation in Perryville Encouraging

The Perryville Missouri area reports a hopeful anthrax situation after inspection. State Veterinarian Dr H C Wilson says most susceptible livestock in the danger zone have been immunized and expects no further outbreaks. Officials believe buzzards spread the infection from a farm with no recent livestock imports. Losses are minimal and two men previously ill with the disease are recovering.

Perryville H. C. Wilson L. Cissell Wilson

Kimmel to be returned to Oklahoma for Bank robbery case

Raymond Kimmel alias Smith, wanted at Avard Oklahoma for stealing 552.49 from the Bank of Avard on June 16, will be returned from Kansas City Missouri where he is jailed. Requisition papers honored by Governor Baker. Kimmel and Jim Kellan alias Cellan and McGraw face joint charges of robbery.

Raymond Kimmel Smith Avard Oklahoma

Six Persons In Mishap At Centertown

Six people including Mr and Mrs W A Scott of Centertown and four Nebraska tourists escaped serious injury after a high speed crash on Highway 12 near Centertown Baptist Church. The Nebraska car struck the Scotts cart front fender, spun, and overturned into a ditch. occupants were pinned briefly but released with bruises and cuts. Local officials may increase patrol and fines to curb tourist speed through Centertown.

W. A. Scott Centertown Nebraska

Directors Approve Go Ahead for Jefferson City Plan

The Chamber of Commerce Program of Progress committee recommendations win unanimous board approval. Clit G Scruggs, chairman, presents a report proposing revisions to the constitution and by laws to make the city a hub for community work with broader support from business and civic groups. The full details will be reviewed at the next member meeting called by the board. Present at last night’s session were President CW Thomas, J L Beck, Hugo Bushh, Joseph H Dulle, B E Leslie, A Linxwiler, H H Lotter, George Juce, Wm B Malone, Paul A Schacker, C G Scruggs, and WwW de Buendt.

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Clit G. Scruggs CW. Thomas J.L. Beck Hugo Bushh Joseph H. Dulle B. E. Leslie A. Linxwiler H. H. Lotter George

Dedication draws thousands to new Wardsville church

More than 6000 people attended the dedication ceremonies for the new Catholic church at Wardsville last Sunday. Motorists clogged the highways as worshippers visited the edifice and extended remarks by Monistigne or Tanrath of St. Louis and Father Hiebert. About twenty priests attended, and a picnic and supper fed over 1400 on church grounds.

Wardsvillle Father Gerhold Monistigne Tanrath St. Louis Hiebert

Santa Barbara Earthquake Kills Twelve and Wrecks City

Santa Barbara faces a grim 12 dead and about 30 million dollars in damages after a powerful early quake. Navy and National Guard units stabilized the business district as cleanup began. State Street shows widespread ruin with the County Bank facade cracked and the Arlington Hotel largely destroyed. The San Marcos building appears variably damaged, while the Mission is partly wrecked and telephone lines suffer. Residents scramble for shelter as brick and debris duties fill the streets and power fails for some facilities.

Associated Press Santa Barbara Cal Navi Puamlemen Eity State Street County Bank San Marcos Sdnia Barbara Telephone Company Arlington Richmond the News Civic Square Ventura

Dead and Injured List From Santa Barbara Tragedy

The released roll of known dead and injured names multiple people across cities including Los Angeles Seattle and Cal with several Mexican nationals among the injured. Notable names include Mrs Chas Perkins Dr James Angel and Henry G Tiensey among others.

Associated Press Santa Barbara Cal Vollowing Chas Perkins Burlington Lowar Patelek Shea Berliun Renee Los Angeles James Angel Demitrius Saint Lay Tie Starven Willian Munt Thews H. Hazzard Henry CG. Tiensey G Fa Anicock Uti ‘Allan HLT Craning Louis J. Dienney Seattle Will Renwick Johu Girad Lamera Cah Lea Stewart Lompo Henrietta Dest Henry de L Gadilo A. J. Renselir Erhel Drener Rank Rex Me Miller Ale Chavez Ie Krutsen Willian Meletray

Mission Priest Saved Lives of Catholics

Santa Barbara on June 29 reports the Queen of the California Missions testifies to a century apart visitation. An earthquake earlier damaged the church but a celebrant priest urged worshippers to spray and calm them. He saved lives as two towers and the front wall toppled shortly after.

Associated Press Santa Barbaia Santa Barbi Ian California Missions Te Mission

Contract Awarded for Prison Boilers

The Springfield Boiler Company, Springfield, MO, won the prison boilers contract, bidding $19.06% higher than competitor John OBrien Boiler Works of St. Louis for two new boilers. Four bidders competed, with the highest bid at $28,100. Award cited the need for a boiler type suitable to prison requirements, per Penal Board recommendations and WH Harper, consulting engineer.

John O'Brien St. Louis Springfield Gathir Springfield Tin Harper Penal Board O'Brien

Larkin Opens Barber Shop in City

A new barber shop opens in the Smokehouse area of Must High street by ET Larkin, formerly with George Luce. Only half the room is used, the rest housing a tobacco store and shoe repairs. Larkin is well known with many friends and patrons locally. Telegraph wires on nearby poles were damaged by shocks, causing lengthy repairs. Pavement damage on the north makes some streets nearly impassable.

Bolus Must High Street ET. Larkin George Luce Larkin Arkin

Tremors devastate Santa Barbara in deadly quake sequence

Santa Barbara Calif June 20 a string of tremors shook the city demolishing the business district. Twelve may be dead and losses run from three to five million with key figures Mrs Charles Perkins and Bertram Hancock reported among the buried. Eyewitness accounts describe the ground rolling and buildings collapsing along State Street with San Marcos hotel center pushed into debris and Dr James Angle killed.

Associated Press Santa Barbara Calif Channel City Ity Macnidiebty Ily Charles &. Perkins Chicago Burtington St Quincy Alington Hotel A 1Mond Richmond Bertram B. Hancock Los Angeles Perkins State Street William Matthews Jather San Marcos Debrig James Angle Augusten Sata Barbara Mission Englebrecht Father Augusten Ole Hanson Seattle New California

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