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Newspaper
Daily Captial News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
2
President Coolidge vacationing in the Black Hills of South Dakota fished from early morning at the state game lodge. He caught rainbow trout weighing up to one pound seven eighths, and used worm on the largest morning catch while Mrs. Coolidge assisted on the porch as photographers snapped the scene.
Commander Francesco de Pinedo lands at Ostia after a 25 000 mile four continent flight. The Santa Maria touched down off Ota in the Tyrrhenian sea. Mussolini greets him as about 30 000 Romans cheer in the heat of the June afternoon after a six and a half hour Barcelona to Rome leg.
Joe Farmer and Forrest Dulle, LaFayette Street residents, were fined ten dollars and costs each and sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to assault in Justice W. P. Smith's court. They argued over a half pint of moonshine during a game of five joint, with a stay of execution on the jail term pending good behavior.
The Mississippi River Flood Control Association tonight unanimously adopted resolutions calling flood waters a national problem and duty. It urged the entire project be undertaken and maintained at the expense of the national government.
The Western Golf Association announced the junior A amateur championship dates August 16 to 19 at Indian Hills golf course in Winnetka Illinois. Secretary R A Wood released the official rules and details for the event.
Colonel Lindbergh and his mother will arrive for a civic celebration in St Louis. They will stay at the Congress hotel for parade preparations, attend a luncheon, view the Cardinals game with Rogers Hornsby, and participate in a flag raising. A Sunday program includes a wreath at Saint Louis statue and a final Opera appearance.
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh accepted the $25,000 prize from Raymond Orteig in a Brevoort Hotel ceremony. The presentation honored his nonstop New York to Paris flight and linked Orteig’s aim to spur aviation and foster US France friendship.
Floyd Collins body, once sealed in Sand Cave and later moved to Crystal Cave, is exhibited 280 feet underground with a glass top allowing viewing. Dr. Harry B. Thomas says the body is well preserved and buried with permission from Lee Collins Sr. Legal action by Collins' brothers Lee Jr. and Andy threatening damages. Crystal Cave operators in Mammoth Cave region.
Cleveland Ohio June 16. Arrangements have been completed for a conference between representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and western railroads to be held in Chicago July 7. All railroads west of Chicago including Illinois Central and the Wabash will be involved. The union seeks a daily increase of 1.00 to 1.25 for firemen and hostlers, affecting about 50 000 men.
City Hall is being painted and redecorated and will be in top condition after work. Office reorganization is planned with the police station likely moved to the first floor and the city clerk to the former police room.
Mr and Mrs George P Player Jr of Dallas Texas visited in Westphalia with Mr Players parents and spent yesterday in Jefferson City on their way home to Dallas. Their friends in the city wish them a pleasant trip.
After crossing the Manhattan Bridge the pilot is honored by Brooklyn and Prospect Park ceremonies. He receives his 17th medal, attends a Knights of Columbus luncheon, and joins Pratt Roosevelt Field events before flying to St Louis with 21 escort planes joining from Washington.
Associated Press report from Los Angeles states promoter Tex Rickard telegraphed Jack Dempsey urging him to sign for a Tunney contest next September before an offer for a July flight with Jack Sharkey. Rickard asked Dempsey to take fifteen percent of the gate for the Tunney bout. Dempsey leaves for New York City and rejects the 15 percent gate deal, hinting at a Sharkey fight under another promoter with equal money for himself.
Commander Richard E. Byrd spent June 16 at Roosevelt Field preparing the tri motor Fokker monoplane America for an ocean hop to Europe. Weather charts delayed departure, and Byrd said he now expects takeoff tomorrow noon as the first possible time.
Governor Sam A. Baker will deliver his July 4 1927 address in Boonville Missouri. He will speak in the afternoon and take a leading part in a Knights of Pythias meeting with a large picnic in City Park. Delegates from all Tenth District lodges including Jefferson City Sedalia Fayette Marshall Slater Glasgow Boonville Tipton California Versailles Odessa and Warrensburg will attend along with national Pythian leaders.
Eight youths charged with swimming in Goose Creek without proper clothing appeared before Judge John G. Leslie in police court yesterday. The judge lectured the boys and warned that a repeat offense would bring a severe penalty, placing all eight on probation.
Members of the Modern Woodmen of America 2304 are invited to attend the funeral for Neighbor Lafe Bacon at the Methodist Church at 2:36 P.M. J. Thos. Fisher, Clerk. Fred W. Kelp, Consul.
The Examiner reports the engagement of Douglas Fairbanks Jr to Helene Costello, sister of actress Dolores Costello, indicating a high profile film industry pairing.
For sale attractive seven room brick house in West End, modern throughout. Phone 395-R. Also for rent modern three room apartment at 27 Madison furnished. Call 895-R.
Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier said he would not proceed with a case against prison officials in a $20,000 shipment fraud linked to the Missouri penitentiary, since the board declines to file affidavits and has settled. He urged continued cooperation but noted the matter may rest for now unless new affidavits arise.
A small roof fire at Joe Wilson's home near West Dunklin Street was put out by the city fire department yesterday morning. The damage totaled about $10.
Jefferson Theater presents a triple program featuring The Return of the Riddle Rider serial with Willinam Desmond, Sitting Bull at Spirit Lake Massacre drama with Bryant Washburn, and a O Neill and O Neill vaudeville comedy act. The bill promises thrills romance and striking scenery in a humdinger of a Friday show.
Warrensburg with about 5000 residents opened one playground in the western part of town and another on the high school grounds this year. Each ground is managed by a paid director and two student assistants. Dr Henry Curtis of the state physical culture department notes Jefferson City is four times as large and is among the few cities without playgrounds for its children.
Charles Robertson of Kansas City was a visitor in the Capital City on business yesterday. He met with local officials and discussed a potential investment project and local commerce initiatives.
Beverly Hills June 16 Will Rogers noted humorist and Beverley Hills mayor was moved to a Los Angeles hospital to undergo gall stone surgery tomorrow after a brief illness that began with nervous indigestion and turned serious today.
W. J. Kiely has returned from a business trip to St. Louis, completing a series of meetings and engagements. He plans to report on outcomes and potential opportunities for his company.
John Hoecker spent Sunday in Henley and attended Spring Valley services on Saturday. John Gray and wife visited St. Elizabeth on Wednesday evening. Herbert Hoecker Arthur Gray and Tommie Cowen were afternoon callers in Henley. August Boeckman and family attended St. Elizabeth services Sunday. Lewis Jones and family visited his parents in Owensville. Ina Hickey and Annamae Jones of Henley spent time with Herman Hoecker and family. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Jones stayed at the Lewis Jones home while they were away. Mrs. Herman Hoecker escorted Margie home after her Saturday accident.
Two affidavits filed in Superior Court here allege Fred C. Butler, ex private secretary to D. C. Stephenson, aided by Stephenson, helped finance an automobile for Governor Ed. Jackson in 1925. Peking notes Dr. Wellington Koo resigns as foreign minister and acting premier of the Peking government today.
Flyers in the San Francisco promoted air races must fly to Honolulu and back to collect a $50,000 public subscription fund. The rules announce that the first to complete the round trip will win $25,000.
Sunday visits abound as Miss Lillian Pennington spends the day at the Pete Shikles home. Clyde Pennington and wife visit Charley Medlen. W M Pennington helps plant corn with Charley Jones last week. James Halidam from High Point visits Ray Medlen. Marie Birdsong and Ruby Ellis of High Point spend Tuesday with Elayne Medlen. Walter Derby trades cars with Roy Porter. Miss Sylvia Reed visits relatives near California. J E Pennington visits daughter Mrs Pete Wilson west of here. Dora Atkinson buys a new Ford touring car from the California Ford garage. The Penningtons and Thomason travel to Stover. Elmer Jones family visit Charley Jones. Idona and Dora Atkinson garage project underway. J W Scott and Ben Short work on it. The Thompsons and Norman visit Jefferson City guests of Henry Strunk. Alfred Birdsong also visits.
Mrs Ezra Connell spent time with her sister in Lexington this week. Mr and Mrs Robert Wyrick were in Lohman on business last Thursday. Mrs Everett Connell stayed with Brad Connell and family. John Dake and family visited Elmer Loesch's home Sunday. Wyrick also visited Mrs Anna Campf near Russenville. Fritz Mueller and Otto Loesch were guests of S W Mueller. Nelda Loesch stayed with Aunt Edwin Strobel and family from Monday to Thursday of last week. Let us advertise it for you.
The Wellston Trust Company in Wellston was robbed by four armed men who escaped with between 12000 and 15000 in cash. A 19 year old teller Paul Asselben triggered a burglar alarm, and 25 year old note teller Eleanor Zelle fired shots, aiding the getaway in an automobile. insurance covers the loss. The bandits fled in an abandoned stolen car. police suspect a second vehicle. This follows prior robberies in four years.
Elmer Starke, 19, was killed when an explosion wrecked the Copas home last night and left his brother Conrad severely burned. The Stark brothers had visited after the Copas family left for California, Mo. Conrad fled the scene and seek medical aid in Kansas City. Copas family returned to Sedalia as authorities investigated.
In Sedalia Missouri Elmer Stark, 19, died when a garage exploded after a match lit by Conrad Stark started a fire. Conrad, who hid his identity, later admitted the blast followed a failed affair with Velma Copas. He sought hideout with John Hicks and Claud Clark before reaching a Kansas City hospital.
Ellington resident and son of State Senator Buford, Wilbur Buford, traveled to the Capital City yesterday on a business visit.
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