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Newspaper

Daily Captial News

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1927

Page

2

Wood Plans Return to Manila Post Despite Disabilities

Gen Leonard Wood told President Coolidge he would resume duties in Manila in the fall despite two accidents and operations. He argued Filipinos are not ready for independence, criticized independence leaders, and warned trade disruption could hurt the islands.

Associated Press Rafid City S. D Leonard Wood Philippines Woolidge Manila General Wood Coolidge Goolidge Wood Billings Montana America

Bradstreet reports varied crop and trade conditions

Bradstreet says trade and industry are uneven with slower pace and quieter midyear buying while warmer weather boosts already planted crops and soil conditions hold great potential. A warm growing season and late autumn are seen as needed for corn yields and food crops. Bank clearings rise 4.6 percent year over year.

Associated Press New York Bradstreet

Coolidge Receives Box of Worms from Omaha Anglers

In Rapid City, June 24, President Coolidge was given a box of large milk fed worms by the Omaha Chapter of the Ysaak Walton League. The spokesperson urged their use in Black Hills trout streams. George F. Fisher presented the worms, six to fourteen inches, fed on corn meal and milk. Coolidge accepted with a smile and pledged to use them soon.

Associated Press Rapid City S. D Coolidge Omaha Ysaak Walton League Black Hills George F. Fisher

Bud Taylor Beats Tony Canzoneri For Bantam Title

Bud Taylor defeated Tony Canzoneri by decision before about 10 000 fans at Wrigley Field Chicago. The bout aired through a rain delay and featured Taylor pressing the attack with body work while Canzoneri fought at long range. Taylor won the decision amid a loud crowd reaction.

Wrigley Field Chicago Tony Canzoneri Bud Taylor Taylor Canzoneri Tony Bud

U.S. May Face Decision on Japan Peace Treaty

Geneva reports say the United States may soon decide whether to seek a perpetual peace pact with Japan as a possible complement to the four power Pacific agreement from Washington. British stance on naval limits appears to soften after officials note Geneva talks lack authority to alter Washington treaty terms.

U.S Japan Geneva Hugh S. Gibson Viscount Saito United States Washington Great Britain

Butler County Representative McGee Visited City Yesterday

Representative McGee of Butler County conducted a business visit in the city yesterday, meeting local officials and discussing community concerns and regional development plans.

Representative McGee Butler County

Washington graduates mix diplomacy and dairy science in 191x ceremony

In Washington the American University 1914 class includes two legation officials, a dairy expert, and the sons and daughter of notable figures. John C. McDowell earned a PhD with a thesis on food supply and dairy cows, while his son Charles J. McDowell graduated cum laude with a BA. Ella Pergler, daughter of Charles Pergler, earned a history degree. Pergler also earned a Doctor of Civil Law. Otto Dvoulety and Peter Zeedonis Olins, advancing in civillaw and philosophy, joined the ceremony among peers from various legations and government posts.

Ella Pergler Charles Pergler John Chambers McDowell Charles J. McDowell Associated Press Washington American University Methodist Episcopal Church Legation Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dairy Industry McDowell Japan National University Chicago-Kent College of Law University of Wisconsin Iowa Otto Dvoulety Peter Zeedonis Olins

Soldier killed by fast train near St Louis

Private Orville Gerald Jones 21 of the Eighth Machine Gun Company Jefferson Barracks was killed and his bride of two months critically injured when struck by a northbound Missouri Pacific passenger train 13 miles south of St Louis as they walked home from a picnic. Engineer E B Williams said he sounded the whistle but they could not escape. Jones lived in East St Louis.

Associated Press ST. Louis Orville Gerald Jones Eighth Machine Gun Company Jefferson Barracks Missouri Pacific Here Jones E. B. Williams East St. Louis

Marshall sheriff guilty in shooting of university student

William Shaw the Brentwood Missouri marshal was found guilty of assault in the October 24 shooting of Austin Kaercher a 20 year old Washington University student. He was fined 100 dollars after a two hour jury deliberation. Kaercher was shot while returning to St Louis with an automobile party following a country ride. The defense argued the car failed to stop at Skow command.

ST. Loui William Shaw Brentwood Austin Kaercher Washington University Kaercher St. Louis Skow

Miss Lockwood Re-Elected President at Theta Sigma Phi

Miss Sarah Lockwood of Columbia was re elected president of Theta Sigma Phi the national journalistic sorority at the convention in Minneapolis today.

Lockwood Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Sarah Lockwood Columbia Theta Sigma Phi

Missouri University Faces Budget Crisis Says President

Dr. Stratton D. Brooks, president, warned that Missouri must raise funds to keep a first class university. He cited reduced appropriations, rising enrollments, and demand for better facilities, dismissing limits on students or salary cuts as harmful. He urged continued state support.

Kansas City Missouri Stratton D. Brooks

Funeral for Mrs Adeleid Gnagi Held at Catholic Church

The funeral for Mrs Adeleid Gnagi was held Tuesday morning at nine o'clock from the Catholic Church. Carrie Schneiders, ill for months, was taken to the hospital Tuesday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs A H Seive and Mrs Jennie Bruemmer and daughters Estell and Hilda. Wilfred and Marguerite Schlattmann from St Louis vacationing with Rev Wm Elerts and his mother. Monroe Heckenberg returned to Jefferson City after a two week stay visiting relatives. Student Albert Sanning was mentioned.

TAOS Adeleid Gnagi Carrie Schneiders A. H. Seive Jennie Bruemmer Estell Hilda Direkxs Wilfred Marguerite Schlattmann St. Louis Wm. Elerts Monroe Heckenberg Jefferson City Albert Sanning

Coroner of Barry County Arrested on Liquor Charge

A. W. Thomas coroner of Barry county, former mayor of Monett and ex county judge, was arrested by Sheriff Hugh Brixey in Pierce City on a liquor transport charge. He reportedly carried a gallon and a half of whiskey.

Barry County Associated Press Pierce City A. W. Thomas Monett Hugh Brixey Thomas

Hoover heads toward flood region to assess relief funds

Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover and a Red Cross official travel from St Louis toward the Mississippi flood area to survey rehabilitation finances and plan credit agency support for flood victims. They will visit Little Rock New Orleans and Jackson. the trip may take a week to ten days.

Associated Press ST. Louis Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Mississippi James L. Fiesar American Red Cross Hoover

Army Officers Plan Hawaii Hop From Oakland

Secretary Davis approved a California to Hawaii flight by Lt Lester J Maitland and Albert F Hengenberger of the army air corps. The 2407 mile flight depends on weather and final navigation checks aboard three C-2 Tokkers. Takeoff will be from Oakland Municipal Airport with a special runway. the mission is billed as the Golden Gate Hawaiian flight.

Associated Press Washington Davis California Hawaii Lester J. Maitland Albert F. Hengenberger Army Air Corps Oakland San Francisco Bay San Francisco Bay

Edward Kermann Dies After Illness at Home

Edward Kermann, who had been ill for several days, died Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. He was studying for the priesthood at Quin cy Illinois and is mourned by six children, four daughters and two sons. Louisa Lootens has returned home from Jefferson City after visiting Gerhard Weckenborg and family.

Quincy Ills Edward Kermann Louisa Lootens Jefferson City Gerhard Weckenborg

De Autre Mont Brothers Begin Life Terms for 1923 Train Holdup Murders

In Salem Oregon three De Autremont brothers start life sentences for four murders tied to the Siskiyou mountain train holdup in October 1923. They are hanged in effigy in Ashland near the crime scene, prompting local anger over their prior death-sentence outcomes.

Associated Prena Salem Oregon De’Autremont Brothers Siskiyou Ray Hugh Ashland

Barnett Explains City Growth Factors and Planning

Barnett outlines factors driving urban growth including migration and education. He argues for accurate data to guide a city planning commission and recommends a provisional committee to gather information during the incubation of a city plan.

Barnett

Congress Urged to Include St Francois River in Flood Plan

In Kennett Missouri a new St Francis River flood control group formed with U S Senators Caraway and Robinson, Rep Fullbright, and leaders from ten counties. They urged Congress to add the river to the Mississippi valley program after recent floods. About 700 attended.

Congress St. Francois River Associated Press Kennett St. Francis River Mississippi Valley Organization For Control United States Caraway and Robinson Arkansas Missouri Fullbright Doniphan President Coolidge Hoover Commission of Flood Control Dunklin County St. Francis Mississippi Elena Ark

Butler County Sheriff Thomas D McCown Dies Suddenly

Thomas D McCown about 55 sheriff of Butler County died at his Poplar Bluff home at 7 am after sudden indigestion and a second fatal attack. He had served two nonconsecutive terms and was elected again two years ago. Surviving are his widow and two children.

Bluff Thomas D. McCown Butler County McCown

Aldridge Family Heads to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

Dr. Aldridge and his wife and two sons left yesterday for Rochester Minnesota to attend a surgical clinic at Mayo Brothers Hospital. They expect to be away about two weeks.

Aldridge Minnesota M. R. Aldridge Rochester Minn Mayo Bros. Hospital

Oklahoma outlaw Kimes waives extradition from Arizona

Matthew Kimes, a 21 year old Oklahoma bank robber, told county jail officers in Flagstaff that he would return to Oklahoma without a fight. He was captured near the Grand Canyon after a siege by rangers and patrols. Kimes acknowledged past bank robberies and a murder conviction with his brother George, while denying direct involvement in several heists.

Associated Pr Flagstaff Ariz Matthew Kimes Oklahoma Dalton Noys Henry Starr al Spencer Southwest John Russell Okmul Gee County Desperado Kimes Coconino County Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon W. H. McAnnally Beggs Okla State Penitentiary G. H. Kady Dodge City Kans Kady Sapulpa Bergs Okio Pampa Texas George Covington

Mrs Hicks seeks to break husband s wit

Mrs Marie Hicks widow of Clifford M Hicks who was slain May 1 filed in Clayton probate court a renunciation of her husband s will dated April 19 She is bequeathed one dollar while Glenn H Hicks receives the estate for creditors The law would give half to the husband s young son born a month after his body was found If ruled in her favor the entire estate would go to her and the child Most of the estate is life insurance policies being contested

Ty Associated Press ST. Louis Marie Hicks Clifford M. Hicks Clayton Glenn H. Hicks Hicks

Daughter Betty Jean born to Mr and Mrs Henry Skiles

Mr and Mrs Henry Skiles of Ann Addition announce the birth of a daughter named Betty Jean on Friday June 24. The couple already have two sons and are receiving congratulations from friends.

Henry Skiles Ann Addition Betty Jean Skiles

Jake Wallendorf Visiting Local Friends

Jake Wallendorf of California, a former resident here, is in town visiting friends and relatives for a few days.

Jake Wallendorf California

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Tony Conzoneri Hasvana Marshall The Capital News State University Commerce Secretary Lieut. L. J. Maitland Albert Hengenberger DE ’Autremont Oregon Penitentiary Organization For Butler CO Ames Dalton Arizona Mrs. Hicks Daughter H. Skites Renn Adddition
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