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Newspaper

Daily Captial News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1927

Page

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Thompson Named To See Coolidge On Flood Board Plans

Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson heads a flood control conference ex officio to meet President Coolidge. The group urged immediate federal relief for Mississippi flood sufferers and a presidential conference of national experts to craft a permanent flood control program.

Associated Press Chicago Coolidge Executive Committee William Hale Thompson Washington Roy O. West Republican National Committee Thompson Dwight F. Davis Nicholas Longworth House of Representatives Pat Harrison Mississippi A. J. O'Keefe New Orleans W. J. Miller St. Louis Father of Waters

Clinic for Crippled Children Here June 20

Forty three Cole County children eligible for state aid under a new law will receive free treatment. A clinic runs from June 20 to 25 with an orthopedist examining the children. The Cole County Crippled Children's Society aims to send two children to the university hospital at Columbia for free care. Parents who missed children are urged to contact Mrs. Ernst Simonsen.

Cole County Crippled Children’s Society Ernst Simonsen Simonsen Cole Society University Hospital Columbia

Turtles in Big Derby Attract 75 Local Firms

Seventy five Jefferson City firms enter a July turtle race at a local park under Lions Club auspices. Entry fee is one dollar with fifty dollars in prizes for top finishers. First prize twenty five, second fifteen, third ten. Funds aid a school athletic field. Earl Ralls directs race preparation with many terrapins already trained.

Jefferson City Lions Club Earl Ralls

Visiting Barneys Dubinsky Spotted in California

Barney Dubinsky was seen touring California yesterday. Local sources confirm the noted visitor's appearance in multiple locations during the day.

Barney Dubinsky California

Art Kilain to Exhibit Here This Week

World renowned trapshooter Art Kilain to hold an exhibition at the J. G. Gun Club grounds on Hough Park Road in Jefferson City this week with the exact date to be announced. Kilain has long been a top contender in national professional championships as he tours the country to spark local interest in improved shooting. In the club shoot George W. Fifer led with 96 percent, followed by W. A. Dallmeyer 86 percent and Ed Unwin and L. Turner tied at 80 percent.

Art Killain Jefferson City J. G. Gun Club Hough Park Road Killain George W. Fifer W. A. Dallmeyer Ed Unwin L. Turner H. J. Lartonoix Chas. Heinrichs Richard Pohlman

Bassman Completes Tax Book Audit

Oliver Bassman, named by the City Council to audit the city collector’s books, yesterday filed a report for the upcoming regular session. He urges striking most of unpaid taxes as uncollectable and refers a $6,064.71 loss from the F and M bank failure to the council for decision while noting Collector Pohl disputes liability. The council will discuss the loss and several new street ordinances Monday night.

Oliver Bassman Bassman

Austin FACES CITY CHARGES

Mrs. Hettie Austin said her husband was drunk again and disturbing the peace of her and the children. City Attorney J. T. Blair Jr. planned to file charges Monday. She recently filed for divorce but dismissed it after his promise to reform. a new suit is expected soon.

Hettie Austin Austin J. T. Blair, Jr

Missouri Weather Outlook Mostly Fair Sunday

The Missouri forecast calls for mostly fair conditions on Sunday with unsettled skies Monday. Temperatures remain steady with little overall change expected across the weekend.

Missouri

Elder of Jefferson City Elected Grand Sentinel

Elder of Jefferson City was elected Grand Sentinel at the United Commercial Travelers convention in Chillicothe Missouri. Capital City delegates P W Lockwood J H Holliway and Cecil Case were marooned by mud en route home via Trenton St Joseph and Kansas City. Seventy delegates attended the state convention. The next meeting will be held at Mexico.

U. P. Elder Jefferson City United Commercial Travelers Chillicothe Capital City P. W. Lockwood J. H. Holliway Cecil Case Trenton St. Joseph Kansas City Mexico

Hendrix Heads State Board

Charles E. Hendrix of Jefferson City was named president of the state board of chiropractors examiners. Thomas F. Maher of St. Louis becomes secretary, Louis Litsch of St. Louis treasurer, with RK. K. Nicholson of St. Joseph and W. W. Woody of Kansas City as other members. John J Stephens urged legislation to elect chiropractors to the state legislature.

Charles E. Hendrix Jefferson City Thomas F. Maher St. Louis Louis Litsch RK. K. Nicholson St. Joseph W. W. Woody Kansas City John J Stephens

Fairchild Weds Miss Maude Higgins in Jefferson City

Henry Fairchilds and Maude Higgins, noted local residents, secured a marriage license from County Recorder Henry G. LePage and were married by Justice W. P. Smith at the county courthouse. They left for a brief honeymoon and will reside in Jefferson City. Friends extend congratulations.

Henry Fairchilds Maude Higgins Jefferson City Henry G. LePage W. P. Smith

Jefferson City Residents Attend East St. Louis Derby Victory

Thousands watched Buddy Bauer win the $25,000 Fairmount Derby at East St. Louis yesterday. Jefferson City attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Cortez F. Enloe, Howard Cook, Walter Sloat, J. Ek. Palmer, Claude Curtis, E. C. Steele and Guy Silvers.

Jefferson City Buddy Bauer East St. Louis Cortez F. Enloe Howard Cook Walter Sloat J. Ek. Palmer Claude Curtis E. C. Steele Guy Silvers

Plumber Ready Buys Five Room Home on Hoefer Lane

E F Ready of the Paul Schultz Plumbing Shop purchased a five room dwelling on Hoefer Lane from C W Gay. He plans to move in soon. George W Crowder of St Louis is in the city for a weekend visit with his family.

E. F. Ready Paul Schultz Hoefer Lane C. W. Gay Mr. Ready George W. Crowder St. Louis

Two Prison Officials Removed in Missouri Action

Harold Tucker the Missouri penitentiary bookkeeper and Joseph Ruwart the purchasing agent were removed and reassigned by the state penal board for economy reasons. The moves follow earlier removals and reshuffles amid Senate investigation friction.

Harold Tucker Missouri Penitentiary Joseph Ruwart State Reformatory Boonville State Penal Board Cortez F. Enloe Tucker A. H. Steinbeck Union William Kruse Baker Steinbeck Kruse T.S. Mosby Charles W. Custer Greencastle Enloe Senate Penitentiary Investigation Committee Ruwart State Senate

Missouri River Rise Predicted From Lexingto to Mouth

Weather bureau预测 Missouri River levels from below Lexington to the mouth cresting 28 feet slightly over flood level. Forecast include Waverly 24 feet Monday Boonville 20 feet Tuesday Hermann 22 feet and St Charles 28 feet late Wednesday. Grand River at Chillicothe 28 feet Osage and Black rivers fall back to banks.

ST. Louis Missouri River Lexington Weather Bureau St. Charles Waverly Boonville Hermann Grand River Missouri Chillicothe Osage Black

Cole County Seeks Greyhound Stolen in St Louis Case

Cole County authorities followed a tip from Chief of Police to Osage City to locate a slate colored greyhound reported stolen in St Louis days earlier. Officers were instructed to arrest a man believed to be posing as the dog's owner. return status was not available.

St Louis Cole County Osage City St. Louis Girk

Caruthers Heads to St Louis for Major Operation

Frank Caruthers, inspector of the Missouri Pacific, left for St Louis yesterday for a major operation at the Missouri Pacific Hospital. He does not expect to return to town until late June.

Frank Caruthers Missouri Pacific St. Louis

Vandals Destroy Rose Bushes at Mulberry Street Residence

Officer Forrest Erhardt reported a spiteful act in which a local Mulberry Street home lost large rose bushes and most front yard grass. Hot salt water and lye mixture were poured on the plants, causing rapid decline.

Forrest Erhardt Mulberry Erhardt

Essex Coach and Ford Crash at McCarty and Washington

An Essex coach led by Edward Langley collided with a Ford touring car driven by C R Truitt at McCarty and Washington streets after Truitt’s brakes failed. Both vehicles were damaged, with the Ford radiator crushed and the Essex midships dented. A civil suit is expected as each driver accuses the other of causing the collision.

Edward Langley C R. Truitt McCarty Washington Streets Truitt Washington Ford Langley

Warren Held in County Jail

Ed Warren charged with issuing several bad checks in Jefferson City was brought back from St Louis and confined in the county jail. He was arrested Friday night in a St Louis soda parlor and admitted his identity and guilt. He will be arraigned in a local justice court Monday.

Ed Warren Jefferson City St. Louis Warren

Schott Road Detour Repairs Progress Reported

State Highway Department crews under Ed Brackett repaired the Schott Road detour east of Jefferson City. Four fills were made and the road widened in several spots, improving the condition though still rough. Weather delays grading. funds shortage prompted department effort on the temporary highway.

State Highway Department Schott Jefferson City Ed Brackett Highway Department

Sevier and Lauf Return from Legal Trip

Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier and Attorney H. P. Lauf returned yesterday from Pittsburgh and New York after a week spent on legal business. The two prominent barristers say the trip was enjoyable and successful.

Nike G. Sevier H. P. Lauf Pittsburgh New York

Local City Official Remains Tied to Life Insurance Firm

City assessor Fred Tanner continues his affiliation with the New York Life Insurance Company while starting his new municipal duties. He invites support from friends and neighbors as he begins his tenure.

Fred Tanner New York Life Insurance Company Mr. Tanner

Bellanca Team Aims to Narrow Lindbergh Gap in Trans Atlantic Leg

The Bellanca monoplane Columbia began from Roosevelt Field at 6 05 am EDT and reached Cape Race Newfoundland by 6 20 pm EDT. The crew cut toward St Pierre and Trepassey, narrowing Lindbergh's lead by choosing a coastal route to Saint John. Despite early delays, they reduced the time gap and maintained pace toward their 1900 mile water jump target.

New York Newfoundland Lindbergh Columbia Roosevelt Field Cape Race N. F St. John Ireland St. John’s Chamberlin Levine Nova Scotia

Westerman to Wed Taos Gire Taos Mayens

Ben Westerman a local resident will marry Miss Gertrude Mayens daughter of Herman Mayens of Taos next Tuesday morning at Taos Catholic Church. Miss Mayens has taught at the Union School and is well known here. Westerman employed at a local factory is regarded as a rising young business man.

Ben Westerman Gertrude Mayens Herman Mayens Taos Taos Catholic Church Mayens Union School Westerman

Visitor L. J. Jones Seen in Capital City on Business

L. J. Jones of Columbia traveled to the Capital City on business yesterday, staying briefly for meetings and informal discussions related to local commerce.

L. J. Jones Columbia

Lindbergh Believes Plane Can Succeed In Transatlantic Flight

Captain Lindbergh smiled upon learning the Bellanca plane Columbia began its trans Atlantic flight from New York. Admiral Burrage ordered ships under his command to maintain sharp lookout as the journey began.

U. S Memphis Lindbergh Bellanca Columbia New York Admiral Burrage Associated Press

Plane Heads Seaward on Trans Atlantic Flight

St Johns reports the Bellanca monoplane Columbia after Trepassey vanished from sight and is believed to have headed directly toward Ireland. Authorities estimate the craft passed Cape Race and would reach the Irish coast early tomorrow aided by favorable winds, about 90 minutes ahead of Lindbergh.

ST. Johns N. F Bellanca Columbia TrepAssey Atlantic Cape Race Ireland Lindbergh Irish

Bellanca Columbia Near Europe Passes Cape Race

The Bellanca monoplane Columbia, racing Lindbergh for the world long distance record, crossed Cape Race at 6 13 p m EDT en route eastward toward Europe with Rome Berlin Constantinople and Leningrad named as possible landings as ideal weather favored its course.

Associated Press New York Bellanca Columbia North Atlantic Charles Lindbergh Rome Berlin Constantinople Leningrad

Thirty-Four Cole County Teachers Take Mid-Year Exams

Thirty four teachers from Cole County gathered in Jefferson City for mid year examinations at the courthouse under county school superintendent Roger W. Smith. Names listed include teachers from Russellville, Lohman, Eugene, Centertown, Brazito, Jefferson City, Henley, Eldon, and Portland with multiple individuals named.

Cole County Jefferson City Court House Roger W. Smith Russellville Naomi Roark Robert Jones Myrna Jones C. O. Enloe Lucille Enloe Glenn Leslie Maynard i. Jones Mary Campbell Scott Jones Hilda Rossbach Emmett Dawson Alva Scott Virgil Morris Hubert Slaughter Emerson Simpson J. &. Leslie Harold Remly Dorothy Payne L. Hoback Lohman J. Arthur Payne Martne George Elbert E. Strobel Herbert Scott Eugene—Nettie Groose Bonnie Spalding Lois Holzhauser Centertown Fern Swearingen Helen Murphy Brazito Archie Russell Helen Williams Henley Charles Tipton Eldon A. R. Leslie Portland Luck Kubackak

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S U.C. T. Council Grand Sentinel Hendrix J. C Missouri Chiropractic Board State Board of Chiropractors Examiners Vate Missouri Chiropractors Association H. Fairchild Judge Smith Derby HOW Joe Ruwart U. S. Weather Bureau Cole Greyhound Caruthers M. P. Hospital Mccarty Street C. R. Truitt Schott Road Sevier Lauf N. Y. Life Ins. CO St. Pierre-Miquelon Salacia E. D. T. Bellanca St. Shotts Taos Gire Bulletin Cape Race Report Ottawa Ont Tonight Coumbia Europe Roger V. Smith
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