Parker Withdraws in Favor of Winter for Speaker
Interest in the capital city focused on a race for speaker of the Republican House between Edward H. Winter and Jones H. Parker. Reports say Parker would withdraw in return for concessions and committee chairmanships, while Winter remains the leading candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Edward H. Winter
Warrenton
Jones H. Parker
St. Louis
House of Representatives
Winter
Parker
House
O. J. Page
Springfield
George H. Heege
St. Louis County
Page
Manville H. Davis
Kansas City
Duffy Given Jail Term by Judge Tucker
Frank J. Duffy was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Charles H. Tucker in police court after boisterous conduct during the trial for intoxication in a local hotel. Duffy had demanded a jury trial but opted for Judge Tucker. he indicated possible appeal to the circuit court.
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Frank J. Duffy
Charles H. Tucker
Duffy
Tucker
Circuit Court
Police chase ends as car of intoxicated youths vanishes
A carload of drunken youths eluded police for over an hour late last night, parking at multiple city sites and serenading residents with noise. Officers Eldracher Popp and Schneider failed to locate the vehicle or occupants. Judge Noah W. Simpson departed yesterday on a business trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldracher, Popp and
Schneider
Noah W. Simpson
New York
Central Hotel Upgrading With Sprinkler System and Rugs
The New Central Hotel begins major improvements including a $20,000 Viking automatic sprinkler system planned for all guest rooms stores and attic spaces. The system uses heat fuses to discharge water and aims to greatly enhance safety while reducing fire insurance costs. A $4,000 rug purchase and other furnishings will follow in coming weeks.
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New Central Hotel
Joseph A. Huege
Viking Automatic
Missouri Chief Attends National Chamber Meet in 1928
Twenty five states will be represented at the third annual convention of state chamber of commerce officials to be held January 7 and 8 at the Palmer Hotel Chicago. George A. Pickens of Missouri will speak on how Missouri committees cooperate in state promotion work and invite Jefferson City to host the 1928 meeting.
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National Association of State Chamber of Commerce
Palmer Hotel
Chicago
Ill
Missouri
George A. Pickens
Missouri Association
Jefferson City
Jefferson City and Mr. Pickens
Sam A. Baker
C. W. Thomas
Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis Clubs
Illinois
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Chambers of Commerce
Daughter Arrives At Home Of Mr And Mrs Arthur Cowley
A bouncing baby girl arrived Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A B Cowley. Nailer and smiles were seen as friends and well wishers extended congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Arthur Cowley
A. B. Cowley
Hope of St. Louis Visits City as Guest of Father
Alex Hope of St. Louis arrived in the city yesterday to visit his father, George Hope Jr., and to spend time with family. The social visit highlights ongoing family ties and regional movement of residents.
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Alex Hope
St. Louis
George Hope, Jr
Missouri Fair Weather Preview Wednesday Likely Thursday
A Missouri forecast notes moderate temperatures for Wednesday and probably Thursday at the state fair. Officials expect mild to comfortable conditions for attendees and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Indiana police to arrive January 10 for extradition
Fort Wayne police will arrive in Jefferson City on Monday January 10 to take George Dunlap Missouri Pacific switchman back to Indiana to stand trial on child neglect charges. Dunlap is free on bond and is described as badly wanted. a state’s attorney and likely his ex wife will accompany authorities to obtain extradition with a hearing expected before Governor Baker early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Jefferson City
George Dunlap
Missouri Pacific
Joe Bruns
Dunlap
Baker
Coaches Fail to Name Central Missouri All Star Eleven
Central Missouri Athletic Association halted plans for an All-Star football eleven after only three of seven district coaches submitted selections. Secretary George R Edwards at Columbia says full participation is required to ensure fairness. Coach Paul Rose named five Jefferson City players as candidates on the final day.
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Central Missouri
George R. Edwards
Central Missouri Athletic Association
Columbia
Edwards
Th Association
Paul Rose
Jefferson City
Reverend Jackson Named New Legion Commander in Roscoe
Rev. A. B. Jackson pastor of the Presbyterian Church is elected commander of the Roscoe Enloe Post of the American Legion. New officers include Dr. L. David Enloe as Vice Commander Leonard Noonan as Adjutant Jess N Owens as Finance Officer Wade Condit as Historian Marvin Nolen as Sergeant at Arms. An executive committee of Paul C. Hunt Joe P. Nacy Clifford Porth and Wade Condit is named. A memorial building campaign in the Capital City is under way with Clifford Porth as committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jackson
Presbyterian Church
Roscoe Enloe
American Legion
L. David Enloe
Leonard Noonan
Jess N. Owens
Wade Condit
Marvin Nolen
Paul C. Hunt
Joe P. Nacy
Clifford Porth
The
Post
Explosion on French barque Richelieu at Curtis Bay
An explosion at a coal pier in Curtis Bay Maryland aboard the French barque Richelieu left between eight and twelve men missing and 23 injured. Five missing and two injured were crew. most others were Black dock workers. Six French naval cadets were reported safe.
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Baltimore
Curtis Bay
Jules Cornec
Paul Maguerez
Mrs Anton Gabelsberger Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Anton Gabelsberger returned to her Sedalia home yesterday following visits with Mr and Mrs Joseph Munichenbach and Mrs Anna Otto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Gabelsberger
Sedalia
Joseph Monchenbach
Anna Otto
Cockrill Case Goes To Jury In Missouri Murder Trial
The case of Cecil Cockrill a former Kemper Military Academy professor charged with murdering E B Turner a Boonville realtor went to the Cooper county circuit court jury at 10 30 p m and jurors were kept overnight for further deliberations after testimony including temporary insanity claims and medical opinions about Cockrill s condition prior to the shooting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Cecil Cockrill
Kemper Military Academy
FE. B. Turner
Kemper, Military Academy
E. B. Turner
Cooper County
Cockrill
San Diego
Cal
Turner Real Estate Office
Nixon Farm Mortgage Company
Turner
Charlies W. Nixon
Here
California
No Trace In Robbery Of Jack King Lunch Stand
Early yesterday morning a burglar robbed Jack King’s lunch stand at Elm and LaFayette streets. Two cartoons of cigarettes and $2 in cash were taken along with eatables. Entry was gained by removing putty and the window. No trace has been found.
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Jack King
Elm and
LaFayette
King
Reporter Herbert F Rice to join Missouri Senate coverage
Herbert F Rice, editor of the Lexington News in Lexington Missouri, visited the Capital City yesterday. He was elected at the Democratic caucus last night to be the new senate reporter, a selection that local Democrats approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert F Rice
Rrington News
Lexington
Rice
Senate
William Southern Visits To Capital City
William Southern editor of the Independence Examiner visited the Capital City yesterday greeting friends arriving for the legislative session during his business trip to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Southern
Independence Examiner of Independence
Col. Southern
Speer Hosts Bank Employees in Turkey Scene Dinner
Alfred A. Speer president of the First National Bank of Jefferson City entertained twenty staff and officers at the Central Hotel with a six course turkey dinner. The event celebrated growth to twenty employees and assets topping four million seven hundred thousand dollars, marking a major business milestone. Attendees included J. H. Repfle, W. Keck Zuendt, Emil Schott, Fred Jens, M. R. Buerameyer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Jefferson City
Central Hotel
Alfred A. Speer
Joseph Huegel
First National Bank
Speer
Pnat
A. A. Speer
J. H. Rephle
W. Kck. Zuendt
Emil Schott
Fred W. Jens
M. R. Buerameyer
Frankie Railton
Louis H. Graessle
Theodore Schmidt
Fred Korsemeyer
Enos Eggers
Alfred Erhardt
Rosalyn Heisler
Eda Tanner
Dolores Mollenhauer
Maria Schmidt
Rosalyn Stadler
Ruth Wells
Rosanna Vilm
Mildred Moore
Legion Appeals to Banks for Liberal Policy
The American Legion urged banks to adopt a liberal policy toward loans on veterans bonus certificates. John Thomas Taylor warned that few certificates are currently loaned and some banks refuse loans. Edith Nourse Rogers proposed allowing the Veterans' Bureau to loan on the certificates with ample security.
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Legion
Washington
American Legion
Ptay
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Veterans’ Bureau
John Thomas Taylor
Melvin A. Traylor
Chicago
Amercan Bankers’ Association
American Bankers’ Association
Taylor
Federal Reserve Banks
Diemler to Take Over Rankin Taxicab Line
Tony Diemler owner of the Diemler Grocery at 504 Madison St. announced he has purchased the Rankin taxicab line and will assume management next Monday. He plans a fleet of new Dodge sedans with chauffeurs and a city wide call rate of twenty five cents. The office remains at 504 Madison and the phone number 222.
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Tony Diemler
Diemler
Madison St
Heber Rankin
Madison
Rankin
Farm agent Frank Stonner visits Jefferson City
Frank Stonner of St. Louis, formerly Callaway County farm agent, is in Jefferson City for the legislative session and is now connected with the Missouri Associated Industries.
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Frank Stonner
St. Louis
Callaway County
Jefferson City
Mr. Stonner
Missouri Associated Industries
Missouri Journalist Tom Mahoney Joins Columbia Missourian
Tom Mahoney of the University of Missouri School of Journalism has arrived from Columbia to serve as the official reporter of the legislature for the Columbia Missourian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mahoney
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia
Columbia Missourian
Cecil Allen Charged with Poisoning Wife in Arkansas
Cecil Allen, 27, a Clay County laborer, indicted for poisoning his wife Kula Bell Allen, 22, and two children who died last August. Viscera tests by Dr Manglerdorff found poison in the wife and son. daughter’s body not examined. Mrs Minnie Allen White, mother of Cecil, faces grand jury action next, with possible investigation into former husband’s death five years ago.
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Associated Sons
Piggott, Ark
Ceecil Allen
Clay County
Kula Bell Allen
Allen
Clayounty
Manglerdorff
Little Rock
A J Kelley of St. Louis Spends Day on Business
A. J. Kelley from St. Louis visited the city on business yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kelley
St. Louis
Painter Selected For Floor Leader In Missouri Senate
Senator Nick T Cave of Fulton was chosen president pro tem and Senator William R Painter of Carrollton selected majority floor leader and caucus chairman in Missouri's 54th general assembly. Rk E L Marrs Carthage named senate secretary. Rev CC FE Royle chosen senate chaplain. republicans named Ralph of Valley Park minority floor leader and Summers of Kansas City caucus chairman.
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Nick T. Cave
Fulton, Mo
State Senate
Fifty-Fourth General Assembly
Cave
Senate
Phil Bennett
Springfield
William R. Painter
Carrollton
Painter
Mike Casey
Kansas City
Phil Donnelly
Lebanon
Huntsville
Kh. C. Arnett
Farmington
Richard F. Ralph
Valley Park
St. Louis County
James 38. Summers
Wee
J. G. Morgan
Unionville
D. L. Bales
Shannon County
Thomas J. Roney
Jasper County
James S. Rollins
Boone County
Oak Hunter
Randolph County
Henry J Wallau Improves After Minor Operation
Hundreds of Wallau supporters learn former mayor Henry J Wallau is improved after a minor operation at St. Mary's Hospital. He is expected to resume business in a few days and friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Wallau
St. Mary’s Hospital
Wallau
Talbert Visiting Friends From Cape Girardeau
Rev. R. M. Talbert of Cape Girardeau, former pastor of the Christian Church in this city, is spending a few days visiting friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Talbert
Cape Girardeau
The
Christian Church of
City
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Geo. A. Pickens
Rev. Jackson
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Maryland
Blas
Kemper
Bulletin
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National Bank
War Organization
Taxcab
Dodge
Cecil Allen
Arkansas
Nick Cave
Callaway
R .E. L. Marrs
Rev. Royle and
Bradbury
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