Penal Board Offers Aid in Sevier Inquiry
Cooperation from the state penal board was offered to Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier in investigating an alleged fraud involving about $20,000 of merchandise shipped from the prison Industrial Department to a Kansas City firm. Dr Cortez F Enloe director said aid would be provided but no affidavit would be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penal Board
Nike G. Sevier
Cole County
Prison Industrial Department
Kansas City
Cortez F. Enloe
Penal Board
Sevier
Dr. Enloe
Springfield
R. A. Pohlman
Pohlman
Lions Terrapin Derby to Be Run Here Tonight
Tonight between 6 and late hours three owners of entrants in the Lions Club Terrapin Derby will claim a $50 prize in the first annual classic in the capital city. The event at Ruwart Park aims to raise funds for a city children’s athletic field with 25 cent admission and a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ralls
Ruwart Park
LaFayette Street
Lions Club
Jefferson Citians
Health officials to attend Judge Miller funeral in St Louis
Dr James Stewart secretary of the State Board of Health and Dr Ir Krause assistant state health commissioner will motor to St Louis today to attend funeral services for Judge Calvin Miller of that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stewart
State Board of Health
Ir Krause
State Health Commission
St. Louis
Calvin Miller
Absence of Mayor Delays Traffic Case
The City of Jefferson v C J Langley motor bus driver charged with failing to observe stop signals delayed as Mayor Thomas failed to appear. Police Judge Leslie presided amid a restless twelve jurors. the case was postponed to early next week.
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City of
Jefferson
C. J. Langley
Thomas
High Street
Leslie
Blair
True
Bruns
Walter Steininger
Theodore Oberman
Chester Platt
Eddie Arnett
A B. Kelsey
John Herschenroeder
Prison truck crashes bridge at Tuscumbia
Five convicts escaped a plunge into the Osage river when a prison truck carrying flour mill machinery broke through the floor of a cable suspension bridge on state highway No 17 near Tuscumbia. Traffic was halted while a wrecking crew and convicts freed the vehicle from its perch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Penitentiary
Tuscumbia
Here
Amnesia victim found in Jefferson City returns home
L Norman Davis a 40 year old Burlingame California contractor who vanished May 23 reappeared in Jefferson City last Sunday driving an unfamiliar car with an Oklahoma plate. He revived after arrival, wired his wife, and left for his western home saying he recalled nothing of the days surrounding his disappearance while suffering severe headaches prior to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Norman Davis
Burlingame
California
Jefferson City
Davis
Here
San Francisco
Local Police Seek Former Lions Club Leader Marion Uhlechmidt
St Joseph Missouri police issued a search for Marion W. Uhlechmidt a former Lions Club president who is believed to be missing since June 15 asking residents to report sightings or information.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
City Officials Attend Jefferson Theatre Film Showing
Mayor Thomas and city council members, Fire Chief Robertson, and other municipal staff attended a 11 o'clock show at the Jefferson Theatre hosted by Manager Barney Dubinsky. The event showcased The Fire Brigade, a top film of the year, set to be shown here next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Robertson
Barney Dubinsky
Jefferson Theatre
Fire Brigade
Carl Smith Robbed on Mulberry Street
Carl Smith was held up about 12:15 this morning on the 300 block of Mulberry Street. A tall thin thief in a dark suit and cap escaped with $7 in currency and loose change. Police, led by Officers Popp and Schneider, searched for the suspect with no success at early hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Smith
Mulberry Street
Young Smith
Smith
Popp and
Schneider
Mrs Marie Walsh Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis
Miss Marie Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs James Walsh of LaFayette Street was operated on at St Marys Hospital for acute appendicitis after a severe attack last evening. Though condition was serious she was resting well and friends hope for full recovery.
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Miss Marie Walsh
James Walsh
LaFayette Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
Miss Walsh
Dr J E Jose Reported Improved After Illness
Dr J E Jose, who has been ill at Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester Minnesota, is reported to be somewhat improved and plans to leave for this city on next Monday, according to word received here yesterday. Mrs Jose has been with her husband during his recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Jose
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Col George Vaughan Reported in Serious Illness
Col George Vaughan, prominent Capital City citizen, has been seriously ill for several days at his McCarty Street residence. Reports late last night said he remains in a serious condition, and many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vaughan
Capital City
McCarty Street
Clever slot machine questioned as gambling by prosecutor
Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Se vier argued that all slot machines are gambling. He refused to approve a new device called the Today Vender sold to local merchants. The machine offered fortune telling and candy with tokens redeemable repeatedly, yet claimed no cash value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nike G. Sevier
Cole
Beard charged in alleged mortgage default case in Russellville area
Glover of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Russellville filed a complaint with Prosecuting Attorney Sevier accusing Charles Beard, jeweler of Columbia and former Russellville resident, of selling mortgaged property to cover a note for 335 dollars secured by cows and farm implements. Sevier declined to file, directing the case to the Moniteau county prosecutor for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beard
Columbia
Russellville
Business Visitor Charles Brown Returns Home
Charles Brown of Columbia was in the Capital City on a business visit yesterday and has since returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Columbia
Weather omen forecasts variable Missouri skies
Partial cloudiness and showers expected across Missouri with northwest areas receiving rain on Thursday and Friday. Local thunderstorms likely later, temperatures holding steady amid unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Fire trucks rush to fake alarm at Central Hotel
Fire engines from city hall responded to a Central Hotel alarm last night about 9 30. They rushed to the scene and back without stopping after hotel staff alertly found a furnace problem and shut the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall Station
Central Hotel
Hard Luck Plea Wins Clemency for Bagnell Man
Oscar Rogers of Bagnell received clemency after pleading guilty to writing three worthless checks totaling about $9. He cited severe rains ruining crops and said he planned to borrow to cover the bank. the court fined him $5 plus costs, he paid the fine, made the checks good, and returned home with his wife and two children.
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Oscar Rogers
Bagnell
John G. Leslie
Rogers
Miller County
Sevier
Kirkpatrick to Visit Here for Moving Picture Degree
The Security Benefit Association plans a class initiation in Jefferson City at 8 p m on Monday June 27 in the I O O F hall third floor Walther Wymore building National president J M Kirkpatrick will attend and demonstrate the Moving Picture Degree a new fraternal order addition. Several reels will depict the society's work and future aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Security Benefit Association
Jefferson City
Walther-Wymore
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Brotherhood Outing At Schott Cottage Sheltered By Evangelical Group
The Evangelical Brotherhood annual outing was held at the Emil Schott bungalow on the Moreau last evening. About 100 members and friends participated. A musical program followed by an address from Senator A L McCawley concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Brotherhood
Emil Schott
Moreau
A. L. McCawley
Boys Steal Clothes from Mrs. Cole’s Line
Early yesterday morning several youths rifled a clothes line at Mrs. Amelia Cole’s home and dumped the garments into the creek. Police found the items in the water and know the youths involved. arrests expected within days.
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Amelia Cole
Joplin Drug Stores Padlocked for Liquor Law Violations
Federal Judge Albert L. Reeves ordered two Joplin drug stores padlocked for a year in a U S district court ruling issued today in Joplin Missouri. The injunction targets violations of liquor laws and marks a significant enforcement action in the region.
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Joplin, Mol
Joplin
United States District Court
Albert L. Reeves
Beta Phi Sigma Honors Schneider as District President
George K. Schneider of Missouri Pacific offices was elected president of the Ep silon district of Beta Phi Sigma after the district convention in Kansas City. He has long served the Jefferson City chapter as treasurer and president and helped grow the society. Nearly 20 members attended. the 1928 gathering will be in St. Louis.
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George K. Schneider
Missouri Pacific
Epsilon
National Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity
Kansas City
Schneider
Order
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Eight Youths Arrested for Bathing Violations
Eight Capital City youths swimming at Goose Creek without bathing suits were arrested by Police Officers Popp and Bock after residents complained. They were taken to the police station and ordered to appear before Judge J. G. Leslie at 9 30 this morning, likely to receive a lecture and probation.
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Goose Creek
Popp
Bock
J. G. Leslie
Weber Cream Truck Robbed In Madison Street Heist
Parts worth more than 50 dollars were stolen yesterday afternoon from a Weber Ice Cream truck parked along the alley near Madison street. Stolen items include a flapper valve assembly upper worm shaft bearing and other Delco Light Company components. The theft occurred as the driver briefly entered the plant. no suspects or trace found by police by nightfall.
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Weber Ice Cream Company
Madison Street
Weber Company
Delco Light Company
St. Louis
Convict Killer Faces Murder Charge In Penitentiary Stabbing
Rueben Bobbetts, a convict in the state penitentiary, was charged with first degree murder for stabbing Ollie Cooper to death during a quarrel at the prison tuberculosis hospital. Warden Leslie Rudolph signed the complaint. A preliminary hearing is expected soon and arraignment set for the June term opening.
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Nike G. Sevier
Rueben Bobbetts
State Penitentiary
Ollie Cooper
Bobbetts
Leslie Rudolph
Esthues
Cole
Sevier
Richard McMillan
Death of Lafayette Bacon Shocks Jefferson City
Jefferson City mourns business leader Lafayette Bacon known as Safe Bacon. He died yesterday morning at St Marys hospital after a long illness from aplastic anemia. Bacon rose from clerk to store proprietor over nearly half a century, witnessing the citys growth. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon, with exact hour to be announced.
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Lafayette Bacon
Jefferson City
Methodist Church
Bacon
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mr. Bacon
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Sees Large Attendance
Preparations complete for the Chamber of Commerce members luncheon at the Central hotel with three leaders from the St. Louis Chamber to speak. D O Snyder urges arrival before 12 16 for prompt start and 1 30 adjournment to allow office time. Lon Sanders Wm T Findly Roy S Rauschkolb will present remarks on city rural cooperation roads and development after song and announcements.
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Chamber of Commerce
Central Hotel
St. Louis Chamber
Committee On
D. O. Snyder
Chamber
Pheet
George Hope
Lon Sanders
American Security Company
St. Louis
Wm. T. Findly
St. Louisians
Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Lindbergh Holiday Declared for State Workers
State Board of Health employees to receive a holiday Saturday to join the Lindbergh celebration in St. Louis. Announcement by Dr. Jas Stewart, secretary of the board. Other statehouse offices likely to close for the day.
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State Board of Health
S& Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Jas Stewart
Statehouse
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Enloe
LIONS
Bradd Howard Stemeyer
Louis Juebury
Tuscumbie
Osage River
L. N. Davis
West
Col
Moniteau
Bagnell Man
Kirkpatrick
Brotherhood
Schott Cottage
Beta Phi Sigma
WEBER
Negro
Lindy
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