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Newspaper

Daily Captial News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1927

Page

1

Winter names committees of the House

Speaker E H Winter announced the fifty fourth general assembly committees totaling 53 with two new panels on criminal justice and pensions. Manville Davis chairs the new criminal justice panel and John F Rees heads pensions as Winter consolidates Republican control and appoints key leaders including F B Meyer to appropriations and E A Duensing to roads and highways.

E. H. Winter House of Representatives House General Assembly Missouri Association For Criminal Justice Manville Davis Kansas City John F. Rees Montgomery County Ubers Representativer Winter Judiciary Committee Parker F. B. Meyer Gastonade County Assembly

Three Bad Check Cases Pending In Local Court

Three new cases were filed by Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier yesterday. Martin Petershagen pleaded guilty to issuing a $5 worthless check to Decker Garage and was fined $15 with a stay of execution due to inability to pay and a newborn at home. Mrs. T. O. Grooms had her case dismissed after stating a check to Decker Garage could not be honored because her husband failed to send funds. remittance expected soon. Tony Diemler filed complaints against Rosa Winslow H L Gobble and Paul Calvert for writing worthless checks. these cases were to be disposed of today.

Nike G. Sevier Martin Petershagen Decker C. H. Tucker T. O. Grooms

Former Attorney General Barker Returns Home to Kansas City

John T. Barker, former Kansas City attorney general, has completed a visit to the city and returned home. He had been an occasional visitor here in recent weeks and has now gone back to his residence.

John T. Barker Kansas City

George Spurr Arrives in the City from Sedalia

George Spurr of Sedalia arrived in the city yesterday, confirming a visit or move from Missouri to the local area.

George Spurr Sedalia City

Jay Quintet Prepares For Moberly Clash Tonight

Jefferson City high school Jay quintet tuned up with practice and final plans for an tonight college court game against Moberly High School. Coach Rose notes improved play and shifts in center and defense while Moberly trains to extend a quick, strong defense and fast floor work.

College Jefferson City High School Moberly Moberly High School Rose Jay Jays Boonville Jordan Sutton Tanner Senevey Moberly Lions Montgomery City Russellville

Aldridge to Lead Cole County Cancer Campaign

Dr. M. R. Aldridge of Jefferson City is named chairman for Cole County in the state wide drive against cancer to run January 17 to 26 under the Missouri Committee of the American Society for the Control of Cancer. The aim is early treatment and a curable outlook. slogan You should know that early cancer is curable. Census figures noted one in eight deaths after age forty from cancer and 95 percent of such deaths occur after age thirty five. The committee argues most deaths are preventable with early treatment.

M. R. Aldridge Jefferson City Cole County Missouri Committee of the American Society For the Control of Cancer St. Louis Ellis Fischer United States Census Bureau

Henley Farmers Form Cooperative Association

Articles of incorporation were filed in the county recorder’s office by the Missouri Farmers' Exchange of Henley Missouri. The cooperative will buy and sell farm produce and merchandise with capital of 15000 dollars, 600 shares at 25 dollars each. A F Schulte is president Gus Thomas vice president Joe Lanning secretary treasurer and directors include S H Hammond Warren W Smith William Lanning and Otto F Englebrecht.

County Recorder’s Missouri Farmers’ Exchange Henley A. F. Schulte Gus Thomas Joe Lanning Eugene S. H. Hammond Warren W. Smith William Lanning Otto F. Englebrecht

Missouri Weather Update Forecast

Fair Friday turns colder across eastern and southern portions. Saturday brings increasing cloudiness and continued cold conditions.

Missouri

Scott Peters Injured Hand in Legal Argument

Scott Peters, a popular circuit court reporter, injured his right hand in a dispute at the Moniteau county courthouse in California. While arguing a legal point, he slammed his hand on a desk and cut himself on a paper rack, leaving him unable to use the hand for several days.

Scott Peters Moniteau County Caliornia Peters Scott

Local Guard Unit Honors Krueger Before Move to Boonville

An honorable discharge will be awarded to Sergeant Lee T. Krueger by officers of the local National Guard company. He will depart next week for Boonville to take a responsible position. Lieutenant Glenn Torrence notes his value as a worker while Harold Holliway's platoon leads the merit tests amid inclement weather. Two vacancies will be filled at the next meeting of the company on Madison street.

Lee T. Krueger National Guard Glenn Torrence Krueger Boonville Torrence Guard Madison Street Harold Holliway Robert Henderson Grady Joe Wilson Holliway Missouri National Guard

Smiddy Invited to Address Missouri Assembly

A concurrent resolution in the Missouri Senate invites Timothy A. Smiddy of Cork Ireland to address a joint Missouri House and Senate meeting. Smiddy, Minister Plenipotentiary from the Irish Free State to the United States, will speak during Farmers Week at the University of Missouri on January 19 and address the joint assembly on January 20.

Missouri House of Representatives Senate Timothy A. Smiddy Cork Ireland M. E. Casey Kansas City Smiddy University of Missouri Joint Assembly Irish Free State United States

Lueker and Corbin Form St Thomas Baseball Team

County farm leaders T. F. Lueker and E. L. Corbin of the Missouri Farm Bureau organized a baseball team in St Thomas for the coming season. They stayed overnight to view motion pictures on agricultural projects.

Lueker and Corbin ST. Thomas T. F. Lueker E. L. Corbin Missouri Farm Bureau

Death of Lawrence Loethen in City At 28

Lawrence Crip Loethen of Jefferson City died suddenly at 10:45 PM at 626 Georgia Street from epilepsy after months of illness. He was 28. Survived by father B H Loethen six brothers and one sister. Funeral plans pending with services at St Peter's Church and burial in Catholic Cemetery. Body taken to Walther Wymore Parlors.

Lawrence “Crip” Loethen Georgia Street Loetins Mr. Loethen Cole County B. H. Loethen Frank Balthasaar Ernest George Will Jefferson City W. P. Neeley St. Peter’s Church Walther- Wymore

Slick Streets Delay Motor Traffic in Capital City

Rain turned to snow yesterday morning and froze by afternoon creating slippery streets and disrupting streetcar service. Police logged several minor accidents including an uptown intersection where a car spun twice and hit a parked sedan. Less than two inches of snowfall was recorded.

Wedding bells ring out court charges in Russellville

Ewing Lane and Opal Sweany of Russellville wed after a seduction case against Cole County is dismissed by Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier. A second case linked to James Kelly remains. he may be arrested near California, and the charge could be dropped if he agrees to marry Ruby Moore.

Ewing Lane Opal Sweany Russellville Cole County Nike G. Sevier James Kelly Ruby Moore Lane John G. Leslie Kelly California

Funeral services for John Burnham Held in two ceremonies

Funeral services for John Burnham who died Wednesday evening will be held today at 11 15 in the family home 518 Washington street and at 2 o clock at the New Salem church two miles north of Ashland on Highway No 63 Rev S S Keith of Columbia will officiate and burial will be at New Salem cemetery.

John Burnham Washington Street New Salem Church Ashland Highway No. 63 Rev S. S. Keith Columbia New Salem Cemetery

Yesterday in the Legislature announces committee lists

The House and Senate met at 10 a m. House committees were announced last night by Speaker Winter. Senate committees by Senator Cave were postponed until today. The House held its first night session at 8 p m to announce committees.

House Senate Winter Senator Cave

High School Registration Sets Second Semester Plans

Jefferson City High School students will register today at 9 in the Junior College building. Tomorrow and Monday are registration days for those attending or planning to attend the Junior College. Senior and Junior College programs will be finalized after midyear exams and schedules will be completed in their sections.

Jefferson City Kazda Dean Kazda

Missouri Pacific Quartet to Perform at Miller Theater Sunday

The Missouri Pacific Railroad Jubilee Quartet of St. Louis will appear at the Miller Theater this Sunday. Manager Barney Dubinsky announced the act, praised for its harmony and wide regional attention, as the main attraction among three vaudeville acts scheduled for the day.

Missouri Pacific Railroad Jubilee Quartet St. Louis Middle West Miller Theater Barney Dubinsky Miller Harmony Singers

Hamilton's Parents Restore Bad Checks in Missouri Case

Neil Hamilton of Columbia had issued worthless checks to local merchants. Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier is expected to recommend a parole for the youth after he serves a sixty day county jail sentence for bad check writing. Hamilton's parents were in Jefferson City to pay the outstanding checks.

Sevier Mann Neil Hamilton Columbia Nike G. Sevier Hamilton John G. Leslie Leslie Jefferson City

Lincoln University Birthday Celebration Planned This Week

Lincoln University founded by the 65th Colored Infantry marks its anniversary with events this Thursday and Friday. The Dramatic Club performs The Devil's Disciple Thursday evening in the campus auditorium. Friday features a 1 20 PM military parade, 2 30 PM Founders Day program with Prof George H Greene, and an informal reception from 5 20 to 7 30 PM hosted by President and Mrs Young with Representatives Moore and Davis in attendance.

Lincoln University 65Th Colored Infantry University Dramatic Club George H.greene Lexington Young Walthall M. Moore John A. Davis

Real estate owned by late Brown to be auctioned

Real estate owned by the late K. B. Brown, a local dairyman killed in an automobile accident, will be sold at public auction at the county courthouse on February 5 by Trustee Lewis Hord Cork who recently received the assignment. Included are several of Brown's lands.

R. B. Brown K. B. Brown Lewis Hord Cork Icléim Brown

Senate panels to be announced amid bid for new crime code

Senate leader Senator Cave plans to unveil the new committees at the morning session, including a proposed Senate criminal code committee linked to the Missouri Association on Criminal Justice. Senator Donnelly is named as a likely chair for the criminal jurisprudence panel as rules delays push action to tomorrow.

Missouri Association On Criminal Justice Senate Cave Phil Lebanon Senate Criminal Code Committee Senate Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Donnelly Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Committee On Rules Rules Committee Painter Association For Criminal Justice Committee On University of Missouri

Agriculture Board Members Reappointed by Governor

Governor Baker reappointed four state agriculture board members to terms ending January 4, 1931. Ira G. Hedrick of Chillicothe, Democrat from the 2nd District. G. A. Dieckman, Republican from Levas in the 5th. George L. Russell, Democrat from Chilhowee in the 6th. W. A. Dallmeyer, Republican from Jefferson in the 8th.

State Board For Agriculture Baker Ira G. Hedrick Chillicothe G. A. Dieckman Levas George L. Russell Chilhowee W. A. Dallmeyer Jefferson

Bull Harris To Be Tried In Police Court

Bull Harris faces a jury trial in the local police court at 10 o clock this morning on a charge of drunkenness.

Bull” Harris

Tragedy Near New Haven Involving List-Gifford Train Crash

A head on collision between a List-Gifford construction locomotive and a Missouri Pacific construction train near New Haven Missouri killed Robert O'Brien of St. Louis a foreman for the List-Gifford company and seriously injured three Missouri Pacific workers along with one laborer who had been aboard the construction train. The wreck halted work on the double track project as railroad officials planned an investigation starting today.

Robert O'Brien St. Louis Missouri Pacific New Haven List-Gifford Construction Company List O’brien L. L. Brown Hammond Miller Jefferson City

Dallas to Fight Liquor Charge

Dr. W. B. Dallas a well known Dallas physician was arrested by Miller county Sheriff on charges of possessing and giving whiskey. He was released on bond and will be arraigned in the Miller County Circuit Court in March. He denies guilt calling the complaint spiteful. Attorney W. C. Irwin will represent him and fight the charges.

W. B. Dallas Frank Burks Miller County Dallas Pete Belk W. C. Irwin

Berry III ill at home as friends wish speedy recovery

County Recorder Bunt Berry is reported ill with a severe cold at his Moreau Drive residence. Hundreds of friends send wishes for a quick and full recovery.

R. L. Berry III Moreau Drive County Recorder Bunt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judiciary Justices of Peace Committee E. A. Duensing LaFayette County Agricul Aldridge Cole Henley Farmers Lee Krueger U.S Hattie Steller St. Genevieve Royal Neights L. Loethen Opal Sweaney M. P. Quartet Lincoln U Agriculture Board M. P
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