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Newspaper

Daily Captial News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1927

Page

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Hyde cuts 04 insurance class rates for workmen's comp

State Superintendent Ben C. Hyde issued an order reducing 94 of 694 rate classifications for workmen's compensation, covering 80 percent of policy volume. He said 600 classes unchanged while further study may adjust them, and noted Missouri rates compare favorably with neighboring states.

Ben C. Hyde Hyde Supt. Hyde St. Louis Kansas City Associated Industries of Missouri

Gathright Held for Circuit Court on Burglaries

Kermit Gathright, a local Black man, waived a preliminary hearing in Judge John G. Leslie's court and was bound over to the Cole County Circuit Court. Bond set at 1000. authorities seek accomplice nicknamed Bright Eyes, said to be in Kansas City. Warrant issued by Prosecutor Nike G. Sevier.

Kermit Gathright Jack King Lafayette Street John G. Leslie Cole County Bright Eyes Kansas City Leslie Nike G. Sevier

Law firm Irwin and Bushman relocate to Delmonico Building

The law offices of W. C. Irwin and Sam Bushman will move to the Delmonico Building after February 1. They have leased the entire upper floor. City Attorney J. T. Blair Jr. seeks new quarters in the same building.

W. C. Irwin Sam Bushman Delmonico J. T. Blair, Jr

Judge Ewing Cockrell Visits Capital City

Judge Ewing Cockrell of Warrensburg, a Democrat candidate in the last U. S. Senate primary, was a visitor in the Capital City yesterday.

Judge Ewing Cockrell Ewing Cockrell Warrensburg U. S Tia

Blodgett Priest Guest of Hobbs Home in East Capitol Avenue

Blodgett Priest of St. Louis, a Republican U.S. Senate primary candidate, is visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Hobbs on East Capital Avenue.

Blodgett Priest St. Louis U. S Jack W. Hobbs East Capital Avenue

Missouri House Opens With Forty Bills in First Day

The Missouri fifty fourth general assembly began as the House accepted forty new measures. Governor Baker proposed a separate educational fund funded by a ten percent tax on cigars cigarettes tobacco amusements and state inheritance tax. The fund would support public schools and the University of Missouri with about seven million dollars yearly, facing anticipated opposition from Democrats.

Missouri Fifty-Fourth General Assembly Assembly Winter Sam A. Baker Fowler Adair County Senate A. L. McCawley Carthage University of Missouri

City Car Dealers Plan Grand Banquet at New Central Hotel

The Capital City Automobile Dealers' Association plans a large banquet at the New Central Hotel with invitations extended to most local dealers within a 35 mile radius. Jess O Neal Bruce Burgett and Clifford English form a committee to arrange the event chaired by O Neal. Robert E Lee of the St Louis Automobile Dealers' Association will speak once a date is set for late this month or early February.

New Central Capital City Automobile Dealers’ Association the Central Cental Missouri Jess O’neal Heisinger Motor Company Bruce Burgett Kremer-Nash Company Clifford English Decker O'Neal Robert E. Lee St. Louis Automobile Dealers’ Association Lee

No trace found of C L Kimball escapee from jail

No trace has been found of C L Kimball who escaped from Cole county jail while awaiting trial on obtaining money by bogus drafts. Investigators believe he left the state and a prior report misidentified him as Ray Kimball.

C. L. Kimball Cole County Kimball Ray Kimball

First Reel of Betty From Jefferson City Shown

The first reel of Miss Betty From Jefferson City will be shown next Thursday and Friday at Miller Theater. Local residents Louise Dallmeyer Gertrude Osgood Helen Riley Cor tez F Enloe Jr Lewis Morris Bunny Sutton and others appear in the motion picture.

Betty Jefferson City Capital City Miller Theater Louise Dallmeyer Gertrude Osgood Helen Riley Cortez F. Enloe, Jr Lewis Morris Bunny” Sutton

Joe Tweedie Reported Improved After Illness

Joe Tweedie son of Mrs Anna Tweedie formerly ill with la grippe is reported somewhat improved and friends hope for his recovery in the city care and concern.

Joe Tweedie Anna Tweedie la Grippe

Missouri Weekend Weather Focus

Forecast calls for fair Saturday increasing clouds Sunday with a rise in temperature. Strong system movements not indicated for the immediate period.

Missouri

St Peter's Dramatic Club Plans Two New Plays

Officers select a modern comedy for local audiences and plan to stage Quo Vadis during Lent. Rehearsals will begin soon for both productions under the supervision of Carl Bayard Steers.

St. Peter’s Dramatic Club St. Peter's Dramatic Club Carl Bayard Steers

Harris Given Term in County Jail

Bull Harris a police character was found guilty in police court of drunkenness. He was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. The jury, out briefly, consisted of P. Gold L. Grieshammer Henry Hoffman Wm. Kuehn Louis Schneiders and C. A. Werner. Harris had been paroled by Mayor Thomas to leave the city and now faces about 150 days total.

Bull” Harris P. Gold L. Grieshammer Henry Hoffman Wm. Kuehn Louis Schneiders C. A. Werner Harris Thomas

Former Gov Arthur M Hyde Hosts Met Press Dinner

Former Governor Arthur M Hyde of Trenton hosted a 7 pm dinner at Kaufman Cafe for Metropolitan newspaper correspondents after the Hawes Williams senatorial campaign results. Guests included Ben C Hyde Asa Hutson Curtis Betts Boyd Carroll Robert Holliway T C Alford and Hawley Drake.

Arthur M. Hyde Trenton Kaufman Cafe Hawes-Williams Gov. Hyde State Insurance Convsioner Ben C. Hyde Asa Hutson The Globe Democrat Curtis Betts Boyd Carroll Post Dispatch Robert E. Holliway Kansas City Journal-Post T. C. Alford Hawley Drake Kansas City Star

Campbell Vaughn Visits Linn City Yesterday

Campbell Vaughn of Linn was a visitor in Linn City yesterday, drawing local attention as he toured landmarks and met residents during his brief stay.

Campbell Vaughn of Linn

Jefferson City Beats Moberly High 28 to 11 in Junior College Court

Jefferson City Jays overpower Moberly High, 28 to 11, on the Junior College court. Captain Senevey leads with 16 points, Wyrick adds two field goals, and the Lions fight hard but fall short as Westminster College’s C Iba referees. Junior High quintet also trounces Senior High 46 to 20 to complete a doubleheader.

Jefferson City Jays Moberly Jays Warriors Paul Rose Jay Mentor Lions Jay Five Randolph County Senevey Wyrick Jordan Rainner Farmer Foster Sutton Alexander C. Iba Westminster College Fulton Cole County

Old Baltimore Hotel May Be Remodeled

Plans to remodel the old Baltimore Hotel on Monroe Street into modern apartments are under serious consideration by owners Burch and Platt. The building remains in excellent condition and sits just a few feet from High Street. A further announcement is expected later.

Baltimore Monroe Street Burch and Platt High Street

Legislature Opens With 40 Bills In House

Yesterday both chambers met at 10 a m with senate committees named and first 40 bills introduced in the house. Governor Baker proposes a separate state education fund. Donnelly resigns as senate criminal jurisprudence chair amid fight over the new criminal code. action on resignation deferred. State treasurer reports on condition of state funds and bank deposits. opposition grows to the crime code. both houses adjourn until Monday afternoon. Bank of Texas County in Houston Missouri closes this year.

House Senate Baker Phil M. Donnelly Lebanon Donnelly Second State Bank Yea Te Bank Texas County Houston

De Molay Dance Moved After Park Hall Occupied

A last minute change forced the De Molay dance to relocate from the State Park to the Central Hotel after arriving guests found the park hall occupied by Black residents. The incident caused confusion and embarrassment for several couples and disrupted the planned event.

de Molay State Park de Molays

Francis in serious condition amid long illness

David R. Francis former Missouri governor ambassador and secretary of state took a turn for the worse today. He is 75 and suffered a heart attack last summer and has remained in precarious health as his family gathers at his bedside. The physician announced he had rallied tonight.

Associated Press ST. Louis David R. Francis Missouri The Intermor Francis

Ladies of House Organize Social Society

The Ladies of the Legislative Branch of the House met in the House lounging room at 2 30 PM to perfect a social organization. About 40 ladies attended the first meeting. Mrs Howard R Spencer was elected president and Mrs John V Crum vice president. Secretary is Mrs C P Moody. treasurer Mrs Fred R Arnote. reporter Mrs D E Williams. The group will meet Mondays at 2 PM in the Speaker's room with five hostesses per session.

Legislative Branch House Emma R. Knell Howard R. Spencer Mercer County John v. Crum Audrain County C. P. Moody Lawrence County Chas. Albrech St. Louis City Fred R. Arnote Ray County D. E. Williams Lincoln County Capitol Building Mesdames Chas, Albrecht F. R. Arnote L. Bayershofer A. H. Burnett Mary A. Barnes H. &. Bales

Cole County Farmers Co operative holds annual meeting

The Cole County Farmers Co operative held its annual meeting at the county courthouse with 88 of 154 shareholders present. Officers were re elected: Fred Buehrle president Herman Winkelman vice president G A Schultz secretary treasurer and Henry J Mueller manager. Directors chosen for three year terms were C F Raithel Frank Kroll and Andy Vogel. The board now includes Buehrle Raithel Schultz Markway Winton Kroll and Vogel. The company, incorporated for 15000 with 1800 paid up, paid a seven percent dividend last year and moved 78 carloads of feed flour fertilizer fencing and other goods and 81 carloads of livestock, saving members about 17000.

Cole County Farmer's Co-perative Comany Fred Buehrle Herman Winkelman G. A. Schultz Henry J. Mueller C. F. Raither Frank Kroll Andy Vogel C. F. Raithel al Markway Herman Winton

Former resident reported killed in western state

Jack Gordon aged 83, identified as Gordon L. Springfield in Blackfoot Idaho, was run over and killed by a passenger train last Wednesday. Authorities say he formerly lived in Jefferson City and enlisted in the U S Army from there in 1921. Police Chief Joe Bruns seeks more details from Idaho officials and relatives.

Jack Gordon Jefferson City Blackfoot Idaho Joe Bruns Gordon Gordon L. Springfield Bruns

Wildhaber Held For U S Court In Argyle

Emil Wildhaber a well known Argyle farmer was ordered held for the next term of the Federal court after a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Fromme on a liquor possession charge. Bond set at 1000. he furnished it. He claims the liquid was pickle juice and says he will fight the charge.

Emil Wildhaber Argyle U. S F. J. Frommé Wildhaber Federal Fromme

Local Lumbermen to Attend Southwestern Convention in Kansas City

A number of prominent local lumber dealers and contractors plan to attend the Southwestern Lumbermen's Association convention in Kansas City on the 26th 27th and 28th of the month. Cliff G Scruggs of the Scrugegs Guhleman Lumber Company is vice president and will attend. Other Capital City businessmen Henry Guhleman Lee Jordan Louis L Ott and John W Case will be present as part of an interesting program.

Southwestern Lumbermen’s Association Kansas City Cliff G. Scruggs Scrugegs- Guhleman Lumber Company Capital City Henry Guhleman Lee Jordan Louis L. Ott John W. Case

Mayor Thomas Returns From St Louis Fire Equipment Visit

Mayor Cecil W. Thomas returned from St Louis where he and several city officials inspected new fire equipment. The others were delayed by a missed train and will arrive later. The mayor reported the equipment satisfactory with only a few changes recommended.

Cecil W. Thomas St. Louis

Ward Couple Return From West Honeymoon Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ward have returned home from a honeymoon tour in the west and will reside with Mr. Ward’s parents Dr. and Mrs. Ward of Woodcrest.

Nelson Ward Mr. Ward No. B Ward Woodcrest

Dentist Dr Bohner In Street Fight With Detective

A street quarrel last night near 1108 East High involved Dr E A Bohner, guard Tom Bakes, and Adams Detective Agency rep W A De Crow. De Crow filed charges. Bohner fled before police arrived as hands are set to citetoday in court.

E. A. Bohner East High Tom Bakes State Prison W. A. de Crow Adams Detective Agency de Crow Dey Louver Marie Hodges Eldon Young de Crow Miss Hodges Miller Theatre Picture House State Park Central Hotel Baker House Bohner

Herman Bosse Plans Return After Illness At Plant

Herman Bosse, longtime Hugh Stephens plant employee, has greatly improved after months of illness and expects to return to work around March 1. His recovery brings relief and Glad tidings to many friends.

Herman Bosse Hugh Stephens

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K. Gathright Circuit Negro Irwin and Blodgett Cole Bastile A. M. Hyde Kauffman’s Moberly High Old Baltimore Burch and Platte D. R. Francis Ladies OF House Society Co-Operative Company Western State Marvel Here
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