Withrup Defends Deputy Berry After Jail Break Shot
Sheriff Withaup voiced approval of Deputy Berry for stopping a jail escape at Cole county jail when Herbert Spencer 23 attempted to jump from a window and was shot in the back. Spencer’s condition was described as doubtful, with doctors unsure of recovery. Withaup said prisoners in the bull pen had been sawing a hole in the roof and aimed to learn who planned the escape, planning to catch them red handed. Continued on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Gerry
Herbert Spencer
Miller County
Cole County
Juouis C. Withaup
Withaup
Spencer
Berry
Sheriff Withaup
Lutkewitte Lost His Chance for Fame
Councilman Lawrence Lutkewitte joined Police Officer Eldracker in a hunt for an intoxicated motorist along Ten Mile Drive last Sunday afternoon. They found only a sleeping man in a grassy ditch and learned tourists had reportedly taken the drunk and his car to the city, costing Lutkewitte a local heroic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lutkewitte
Hopiier
Ten Mile Drive
Pete Ildracker
Withaup
Eldracker
Health Board to Organize Meeting and Appointments
Gov. Baker appointed Dr. Herbert A. Breyfogle of Kansas City as the seventh member of Missouri's new state board of health. The board will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday here, with the governor outlining policies. Baker also accepted some resignations from the old board, named new members including Dr. W. A. Clark as president with three other appointees from Jefferson City, Richmond, and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Breyfogle
Kansas City
Baker
State Board of Health
Gov. Baker
Stewart
H R. Kerr
Crane
Herman S. Gove
Linn
Cortez F. Enloe
Emmett P. North
St. Louis
James F. McVay
W. A. Clark
Jefferson City
E. T. McGaugh
Richmond
Willard Bartlett
Law Board Plans Stricter Policy in Missouri Licensing
The Missouri state board of law examiners aims to tighten licensure rules as secretary Thomas Cole notes abolishing special examinations. Over thirty applicants have failed six times, with one man failing eleven, and a St. Louis Black applicant giving up after fifteen attempts to become a lawyer. One case ties to the Enloe Horton investigation linked to the state board of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Law
Missour
Thomas Cole
Enloe-Horton
State Board of Health
Cole
St. Louis
Florida
Mrs Summers Heads Fairview Parents
Mrs J B Summers was elected president of the Fairview Parent Teachers Association succeeding Mrs D C McClung. Other officers chosen were Mrs W M Oakerson vice president Mrs H M Watts secretary Miss Cribbs assistant secretary and Mrs T H Ferguson treasurer. Oakerson city schools superintendent spoke brief thanks to the state board of health for physicians aiding the health program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Summers
Fairview Parent Teachers Association
D. C. McClung
WM. Oakerson
H. M. Watts
Miss Cribbs
T. H. Ferguson
M. Oakerson
State Board of Health
Miss Olson
Miss Albright
Fairview
Ernest Simonsen
McClung
Buck's Stoves and Ranges Displayed at Capital Saddlery
E W Sidwell of Buck's Stove and Range Co St Louis visits Jefferson City to arrange a large sale for Capital Saddlery Co on High Street. He says the fall line is greatly improved and the public is invited to inspect the new Buck's stoves and ranges on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck’s
E. W. Sidwell
Buck's Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Capital Saddlery Company
High Street
County Official Shows Off New Chevrolet Coach
County Collector Arthur E. Blaser debuts a new Chevrolet coach purchased from Arnhold Motor Sales Company, a firm in which he is a member. He says there is only one way to travel and that is the Chevrolet way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Blaser
Arnhold Motor Sales Cmpany
Blaser
Hall Returns to Kansas City After Visit with Nephew
C. W. Hall travels back to Kansas City following a visit with his nephew, Harry Griffin, detailing a family reunion and return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hall
Kansa City
Harry Griffin
District K Pythian convention set for Oct 5 in Jefferson City
Capitol Lodge 116 Knights of Pythias prepares to host the Tenth Tsathian District convention October 5 with 500 members expected from Slater Boonville Marshall Sedalia Higginsville Fayette Bunce ton Glasgow Versailles Odessa and Jefferson City Delegations may travel by chartered steamboat along the river route Governor Baker to give welcome address delegates to tour the state capitol prison and enjoy a large barbecue at State Park Bands and color are planned and organizers aim to make this the best district gathering yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Lodge No. 116
Knights of Pythias
Tsthian
Jefferson City
Slater
Boonville
Marshall
Sedalia
Higginsville
Fayette
Bunceton
Glasgow
Versailles
Odessa
A. B. Kelsey
Kelsey
Ben Linhardt
Clyde A- Thomas
Sam A. Baker
Pythian
State Park
Cole County Fair Board Plans Fall Exhibit and Horse Show
A Cole County Fair Board meeting at the county courthouse set plans for a county agricultural exhibit and horse show this fall. President Anton Brenner will appoint committees to speed details, aiming for a Home Products Show featuring farm home sewing and horticulture with broad local manufacturer participation. The board supports an annual fair with a permanent site and countywide promotion of local products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole County Fair Board
Anton Brenner
Cole County
Brenner
Motor busses threaten railroads says Missouri Pacific VP
E J White vice president and general counsel of Missouri Pacific Rail road told Rotary Club luncheon that motor buses are serious competition to railroads nationwide. He spoke on Railroads and the Public, highlighting progress and impediments caused by buses. Herman Schulte elected Rotary Club member yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. White
Missouri, Pacific Railroad
Rotary Club
Judge White
Herman Schulte
License Tax Favored by the Council
The fifth Revison Commission meeting last night led the city council to adopt a licensing ordinance covering painting contractors and the license tax, after long discussion on contractor definitions. Debate also touched the insurance tax, with changes deferred to preserve about five cents on the hundred dollars valuation, leaving current revenue around $1,100.
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Re Vision Commission
Lcense
Revision Commission
Judge Westhues pushes Benton Street street plan
Judge Henry J. Westhues of 1407 East High street urged the City Council to improve Benton Street between High and McCarty Streets saying the unimproved road is nearly impassable most of the year and forces a long detour via Ash and Locust. Council ordered the City Engineer to set a grade and open the Benton segment. Locust Street work is deferred until November 1 or until legal requirements are met with winter stopping possible.
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Henry J. Westhues
East High Street
Benton Street
fHigh
McCarty Streets
Ash‘street
McCarty Street
Locust Street
McCarty
Iteh
Prates
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed in Missouri Observance
Governor Baker proclaims Fire Prevention Week in Missouri from October 4 to 10. The governor urges citizens to engage through the pulpit, schools, and forums to emphasize reducing fires and protecting lives and property. He notes last year 15,000 lives lost and $648,000,000 in property destroyed nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliesouri
Baker
Escaped Cole prisoner captured in Kansas City
Eldon Tyler, charged with stealing a August W Beck Buick and escaping Cole County Jail last June, was captured near Kansas City. Sheriff Withaup plans to bring him back to Jefferson City handcuffed, with a steel neck chain, to face return to the State Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Tyler
Jefferson City
Sheriff Withaup
Eldon
Withaup
Kansas City
Prather Sentence Deferred By Federal Judge Faris
Charles S Prather, former state food and drug official, had his sentence postponed by Federal Judge Faris until the March term after pleading guilty to refusing to violate the Volstead Act. The delay appears tied to an appeal by Heber Nations, ex state labor commissioner, who was convicted for conspiring to protect Griesedieck Brewery beer. Also mentioned is Mrs. William Walsh recovering at home from hospital surgery.
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ST. Louis
Charles S Prather
State Food and Dry
Cunhis Dohey
Faris
Prather
Heber Nations
Griesedieck Brewery
Leavenworth
Jay Star Breaks His Collar Bone
Keith Hendrix son of Dr and Mrs C Hendrix sustained a broken collar bone in football practice at the high school gym. The injury, though not serious, will keep him from the season opener against Iberia on Saturday October 8 and sidelined for the rest of the season. Friends regret the accident as the team under Coach Paul Rose shows progress in Tall athletics.
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Keith Hendrix
C. Hendrix
Hendrix
Iberia
Abso
Uendvix
Paul Rose
Wagoner Hearing Set After Tool Theft Discovery
Leonidas Wagoner, charged with petty larceny over missing tools from a local page, will face Judge John C. Leslie for a hearing on September 30. Wagoner was arrested and released on bond after authorities found tools in his room during a raid on officer Al Wathers’s home, following a warrant based on complaints by Eddie Stiefferman and Carl Emmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas Wagoner
John CG. Leslie
Wagoner
al Wathers
Schutner
Sdrucker
Schneider
Eddie Stiefferman
Carl Emmons
al EO
Elizabeth Reese Dies in Denver Sister of Local Deputy Sheriff
Mrs Elizabeth Reese longtime Jefferson City sister of Deputy Sheriff C A Spencer died last Saturday at her Denver home Funeral services will be held in the west probably today Friends of the family extend consolation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizabeth Spencer Reeses
C. A. Spencer
Jefferson City
Denver
Colo
Ward
Captain Bruner’s 45-Pound Catfish Catch
Captain John Bruner nursed a sore hand after landing a 45 pound catfish on a trout line in the Missouri river near the State Prison. The fish is reported as his best catch of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruner
Missouri River
Youth Loses Savings to Stranger at Capitol Rotunda
Felix Party, 15, of 424 Jackson Street, met a man in blue overalls posing as a Watson from Osage City who offered a night watchman job at a warehouse. The stranger duped the youth into paying 6.50 then 12, plus extra items, before disappearing. Police searched for the con man as Party left penniless and jobless.
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Felix Party
Jackson Street
State Capitol
St. Peter’s Church
Party
Mr. Watson
Osage City
Olare
Watson
Osage
Chly
Walthers
Eldracker
My. Watson
Sherlock
Tom Stone Builds Homes for Hampton on East Dunklin
Tom J. Stone, a noted local contractor, has begun two brick bungalows for George Hampton on East Dunklin Street. The houses will be modern in every respect. Oly Settler notes Stone plans to build many houses this summer, leaving little time for other work.
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Tom Stone
Hampton Tom J. Stone
George Hampton
East Dunklin Street
Returns prov vacation in New York City
Robert W. Morrow has returned from several weeks vacation in New York City and other parts of New York. Mr. and Mrs Urban Tihen and children returned from Sedalia after visiting Mr and Mrs Rufus Garland. Mrs Garland will be remembered in Jefferson City as Miss Lallee Johnson.
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New York City
Robert W. Morrow
New York State
Urban ‘'Tihen
Sedalia
Rufus Garland
Garland
Jefferson City
Lallee Johnson
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Derry
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lutkewitte
Health Board
LAW Board
Mrs. Summers
Cole Fair Board
Thomas
Judge Westhues
Jurist
Kansas
The
Associated Press
William Walsh
Wasnut Street
Jay Star
Elizabeth Reese
Denver, Colo
Bruner
Radio Plus Telephony
Wireless
Wired Entertainment
Capital Telephone Co
Felix
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