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Newspaper
Daily Captial News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
1
Mrs. Oscar Basnett, about 30, wife of a Jefferson City shoe factory worker, was assaulted in her Cedar City home by a tramp after she refused to feed him. She suffered severe facial blows and kicks but was not expected to die. Police were notified. the assailant remained at large last night.
One new worthless check case was filed and two old cases disposed of by Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier yesterday. The new charge was brought against C. J. Hunter in Justice W. P. Smith’s court for a $2 bad check to A. Diemler on May 15. Hunter likely arraigned late today. Arthur Clint paid a $5 fine and served three days in jail for a $12 check. S. Powell paid $5 and costs for a $5 check to Jefferson Candy Kitchen in Justice Smith’s court.
Prosecuting Attorney Nike G. Sevier filed a charge of child abandonment against Louis R. Maxwell in Justice John G. Leslie's court. Maxwell, said to have deserted his wife and four children last Wednesday, is currently missing. Warrants will be sent to St. Louis and Kansas City police, as he is believed to be in one of those cities.
George R Cruzon of Kansas City arrived Monday to spend the summer with his daughter Mrs Carl Schultz and Mr Schultz.
Con tr actor Charles Gasche suffered a broken left leg after slipping on the rear porch steps at his Dunklin and Broadway home. He fell from a second story porch to the first floor, breaking the leg in two places and was taken to St Marys Hospital where he was reported slightly improved.
Four banks and two firms in the city funded a full page ad for the Missouri Commission for the Blind. The sale by blind women runs at Dallmeyer Department Store this week with a large selection of goods. Supporting firms include First National Bank Exchange Bank Capital City Telephone Central Missouri Trust Cole County Bank. The pledge is to help the blind to help themselves by patronizing the sale.
James Rowe was fined 100 dollars and costs and jailed 60 days by Judge John G. Leslie after a prior arraignment that sentenced him to 30 days if he left the city. He returned to his wife’s home, causing a disturbance, and now must serve 190 days in county jail.
Miss Lola Cavan of Nevada Missouri won the Lions Club Convention Queen title and a $500 diamond pin first prize. Henry J Heinrichs, at the Miami convention, reported Miss Missouri as the tallest entrant in a white silk bathing suit. Her Capital City friends congratulate her.
Jefferson City residents may fly today at Gibler Field west of the city. Harry L. Smith, brother of Mrs. H. P. Lauf, is visiting with his plane and is taking up passengers daily for several days.
Department of Penal Institutions to place armed guards on convicts transportation trucks with large inmate loads. Officials say the move will raise payroll and staff needs, and orders have been issued with guards already assigned to truck service as finances permit.
Automobiles driven by C L Chambers and Robert Wane, Jefferson City residents, collided yesterday afternoon at the Dunklin and Jackson streets intersection. Chambers in a Ford touring car traveled east on Dunklin while Vane in a Dodge toured car went south on Jackson. Both vehicles were speeding and each admitted partial blame.
Jefferson City urged to join South Callaway county road boosters in Mokane for a plan to build an all-weather road linking Portland Steedman Tebbetts Wainwright Mokane and surrounding areas to the Capital City and No 40. Cliff G Scruggs president of the Chamber of Commerce called for wide attendance and asked all who can go to phone the Chamber office.
The first barbecue by the newly formed Jefferson City Barbecue Association will be held at 6 this evening at the State Park. Only members of the association will attend the inaugural affair. An earlier notice listed July 20 by error.
City fire department rushed to a reported blaze near the Hays factory in the west section yesterday. No trace of fire or smoke was found after an on scene check.
Lions meet at 6:00 PM at Moreau Lodge three miles southeast of the city for installation of officers. Frank W. Dallmeyer hosts cuisine with reserved tickets by 10:00 AM. Toastmaster Frank B. Newham, remarks by Dr. E. E. Mansur, and a program ending with dancing and recreations at Moreau Park.
Herbert Grider surrendered to police after being charged with racing his car on McCarty Street. He pled guilty before Edge J. G. Leslie and received a 310 fine plus costs with a stay on execution to pay. Grider said he planned to head for Kansas harvest fields before returning home to face the music.
Mrs Joseph Bruns has left home to reach Laos and be at the bedside of her sister Miss Carrie Schneiders who is ill. The note mentions travel and family concern as a reason for the trip.
A coroner's jury ruled the unidentified man found dead on the Henry Griffin farm near the city died by his own hand. Oscar Mayer of High Street Hardware testified he sold the rope matching the one around the victim's neck to the stranger who later died. Mayer identified the rope and described its weight, linking it to the decedent.
Final arguments in the Smart divorce case were heard in Cole County Circuit Court. Judge Henry J. Westhues said he would sleep on the matter and render a decision when court opened this morning. He noted both spouses exaggerated at times and found fault on both sides, deciding not to deny a decree to either party.
A Cole County Circuit Court jury awarded Louis L. Ott 1650 against M. Antweiler and granted a mechanics lien on Antweiler property. The trial occupied the day with many witnesses, and the verdict came after 4 PM. Several other cases were set for today including Wingate barber license, Stone sidewalk obstruction, and Sullivan versus Rolfes for an automobile wreck.
John Bolton delinquent child case in Cole County juvenile court resulted in reform school sentence and parole to Captain Foubister of the Salvation Army. Judge Henry J. Westhues ordered Bolton to report to court at each term while relatives testified about nightly absences and ongoing trouble.
A Missouri weather note predicts generally fair conditions for Wednesday and Thursday with moderate temperatures. No significant storms expected, allowing travel and outdoor activities to proceed.
The Osage River is forecast to rise rapidly to 25 feet at Warsaw and 26 feet at Tuscumbia, with impacts expected downstream on the Missouri below Lexington. Local authorities monitor gauges and issue alerts as levels climb.
Jefferson City will greet Major Herbert A. Dargue and Walter Lochner as the Pan American Flyer two-plane escort lands at 11:30. Major Dargue’s New York amphibian will touch the Missouri River opposite the Capitol. Captain Hoyt’s plane lands west of town. The event includes a noon luncheon at the Central Hotel with remarks by Mayor C W Thomas and Governor Sam A Baker, plus musical interludes and a group sing along.
Lee Rollins pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received a sixty day jail term from Judge Henry J. Westhues in Cole County Circuit Court. Police found a half pint bottle of moonshine when he was arrested near the Miller Theatre on High Street yesterday morning. He was held for the circuit court after a preliminary hearing before Justice W. P. Smith.
Mrs. E. F. Harris is reported to be in St. Boule, details limited. No further context or accompanying events are provided in the fragment.
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