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Newspaper
Daily Captial News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
1
In a 77 hour underground clash at the Kansas penitentiary coal mine, 328 mutineers overpowered 50 leaders and surrendered. Warden Mackey supervised surface return as 14 guards were overwhelmed earlier, and acid burns were reported among fighters.
Jefferson City will be the center of a dairy cow census in the territory, with efforts led by Chester J. Pollock and Homer Talbot of the Chamber of Commerce Rural Affairs Committee. Missouri College of Agriculture and the Columbia Chamber cooperate with extension and farm bureaus to promote dairy development in Boone and Cole counties.
Herman and Mike McKinney proprietors of the McKinney Cafe on High Street left yesterday morning for a several days visit with friends and relatives in Texas.
Economic engineer Robert C. Barnett of the state highway commission outlines the need to identify and quantify the drivers of Jefferson City's growth. He calls for precise data on factors, permanence, and their contributions, including state departments, personnel, factories, and new stores.
The Girl Scouts of Jefferson City announce a Monday evening pow wow at the State Park at 6 45 with all town troops and officers present. Families are invited to attend as the group gathers around a campfire and presents a program of songs talks and skits led by Gertrude Gwinner and others. The event mirrors a summer camp atmosphere planned for July.
Lee Rollins, imprisoned 60 days after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated, asks Judge Westhues to reduce his punishment to a $100 fine and release. He cites heat and finances as reasons, with Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Lauf set to review the plea today.
Arthur B. Boyer of Kansas City was appointed by Gov. Sam A. Baker as a member of the state board of chiropractic examiners, replacing Worth W. Woody who failed to qualify. The appointment takes effect July 3 when the new law creates the board. Woody, a Kansas City practitioner, lives across the line in Kansas and could not serve.
A Kansas painter named Brown and his two year old son were found asleep in an empty Missouri Pacific box car here. Brown said his wife is ill in Kansas and they are headed to East St. Louis to seek work. They rode freight from Kansas City and received lodging from the welfare bureau for the night before continuing their journey today.
Police search for two young men with Illinois plates wanted by Columbia authorities. A message to arrest and hold them pending Boone County officers arrived yesterday afternoon. Offense not stated. The pair are believed in the city but were not traced by nightfall.
The Missouri state board of charities and corrections has added thirteen flood orphans to its care in Southeast Missouri. Secretary Frank Kimball said agents cooperated with other agencies to place the children in the state children's home at Carrollton or in private boarding homes supervised by the state bureau.
Harold Gilmore a 14 year old negro saved Floyd Maples a white man at the old dam behind Lincoln Park after Maples plunged beneath the water. Gilmore, employed at Raithel's Meat Market, heard cries and rescued him. Judge James T Blair of St Louis arrived to spend the weekend with his family.
The large Russellville residence of Theodore Weiler, brother of Leo Weiler of Jefferson City, burned down shortly after 2 AM. The house was empty as the owners were visiting Rolla. efforts to fight the blaze failed and the structure and most furnishings were destroyed. Insurance likely covers most of the several thousand dollar loss.
Contractors and highway officials met at the state capitol to bid on about 88.5 miles of new Missouri highway work totaling 1.1 million dollars. Projects include grading and paving across Caldwell, Linn, Sullivan, Shelby, Clay, Jefferson, St Francois, Desloge Farmington, Barry, Dade, Newton, Stoddard, Bloomfield Dexter, and other stretches with bridges. Award decisions set for July 12.
Former Gov Arthur M. Hyde was in the city yesterday for a political event and discussions with local officials and supporters.
Partly cloudy and warmer in the east and south Saturday. Sunday mostly fair and not as warm. Osage River forecast shows fall. Missouri River from Lexington to the Osage mouth little change, below the Osage mouth slight rise.
Mrs Loveaul of Washington Park was fined $3 in City Police Court for failing to stop at Madison and Dunklin streets Thursday afternoon. She pleaded guilty and said the lapse was unconscious and would not be repeated. Judge Leslie granted a stay of execution on recommendation of the city attorney and traffic officer due to extenuating circumstances.
Two marriage licenses were granted yesterday by County Recorder Henry G. LePage. Charles Jacobs, 23, of Columbia and Ma bel High, 22, of Des Moines, Iowa, were married later by Rev. C. E. Royle at the Methodist parsonage. Andrew Schwaller, mail carrier at Eugene, and Gertrude Iven, daughter of P. J. Iven of Mary's Home, also received a license and will marry July 5 at Mary's Home in Eugene.
Goldie Vogel, labeled a notorious tramp, was sentenced by Police Judge Leslie to six months in the county jail after a drunkenness arrest. He had been fined $100 and given a nine day jail term with parole to leave the city, but returned, forfeiting parole and prompting the six month confinement.
Jefferson City Rifle Club pistol division held its first target practice led by executive officer Charles L Abbott. Strong turnout and solid scores followed with Abbott 221 of 240, Grisham 220, McElwain 219, and McAtee 192. McAtee of Springfield attended as honor guest.
Mary Erma Schmitz five month old daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Schmitz recovered from a serious incident after swallowing a safety pin. The pin lodged in her lung prompting a transfer to Barnes Hospital St Louis for surgery by Dr M Davis and care unavailable locally. Doctors anticipate a full recovery.
Miss Emma Knell from Carthage a Jasper County representative in the last legislature visited Jefferson City yesterday.
E W Creedon, famed Missouri restaurant man and former Creedon Cafe proprietor, buys half interest and will jointly manage the renamed Creedons with new equipment. Billy Smith sold his interest a year ago, converting the cafe to a cafeteria, then returned to the old restaurant style. The site is undergoing modernization and aims to be among the region’s most attractive eateries.
Charles Crowder attorney for the Workmen s Compensation Commission and son of former A G and Mrs George W Crowder will marry Miss Heen Green of California Missouri Tuesday at noon in the Baptist church Rev Pauli Weber officiating Only a few close friends present Crowder has lived in the city two years and will reside at 429 Last Capital Avenue after the ceremony Miss Green is popular in California Missouri and attended local schools They extend best wishes to the couple.
Mrs. R. English reported a minor collision on Jackson street involving her car and a Ford truck driven by C. W. Bowman with no serious damage. A separate crash at High and Jackson streets before noon involved a street car and a truck driven by a man named Bernskoetter. the truck was badly damaged but the driver was uninjured.
18 year old Dean Lucas of Congress Ohio won the national spelling championship and $1000 after spelling down 13 girls and 3 boys. The word abrogate secured victory over Ralph Keenan who finished second for $500. Minerva Resser took third with $250. Vincent Carroll of St Louis was visiting the capital.
Senator A L McCawley and engineers surveyed the Osage River crossing at Bagnell for a proposed steel toll bridge. The plan aims to secure a government permit with public service commission consent and use pontoon barges to allow traffic during construction. The bridge would connect the Ozark region with eastern and northern areas and become free after construction costs are recovered.
Judge Henry J Westhues ordered a verdict for C D Steenbergen after S T Wilson failed to appear in court. The 26 suit claimed Wilson owed for painting Steenbergen's automobile. venue shifted through multiple courts from October 18 1924 to June 1926 before a jury trial. Costs total about 100 dollars.
A message from Kansas City adds to the case of J Howard Haney whose body lies at Heinrichs Undertaking Parlors. The note suggests murder if the diamond stud rings and watch were missing and mentions Verna Steinacker who gave the diamond. Identification will be possible via photographs despite burial.
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