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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1921
Page
3
The Quadruple Treaty linking America England Japan and France is announced as the arms conference’s first major success. It sets a ten year in force period with twelve months notice to terminate and will end the Anglo Japanese alliance upon ratification and deposit of ratifications in Washington.
State finance official Stanfield recalls outlaw Slaughter and his gang after a 1920 Odessa bank robbery. Deputies shot, Buck Jacks jailed in Lexington, Green sentenced for life in Arkansas. Stanfield believes Slaughter may target Lexington jail to free Jacks.
Henry Feind agent for the Missouri Pacific today stated that the railroad announces a fare and a half rate during the holidays. The rates go into effect December 22 and run until January 6. The rates apply for any distance where the regular fare would be 25 dollars.
Sunday morning features Men s Day with special attention to departed members led by Mrs Roy Stadler. There is special music a tribute to the memory of the late James H Lay by T H Antobus and a regular lesson by Mr Pool. Public invited. Also notice of the new wash rack ready for service at Heisinger Motor Co and milk delivery phone numbers included.
Mrs August Steinmetz filed a complaint against her husband charging beating. Witnesses say she used a poker with dexterity. The crowded police court heard she struck him in the back as he retreated across the yard. Steinmetz is represented by Nike Sevier. City by Tom Antrobus.
A Greene of Sedalia filed petitions with the secretary of state to run as delegate-at-large to the state constitutional convention. The petition lists 2090 citizens from the fifteenth state senatorial district under the old 1901 redistricting plan. Lashley of St. Louis County will file under a supreme court order. Greene, once Webb City resident and noted as a Republican, is supported by many women voters.
A compact retort urging unwavering fairness as a guiding rule, implying fearless conduct in judgment and action rather than intimidation or subservience. The line frames justice as principled overdraft against personal fear or spiritual authority.
Manager Billy Mueller of the Jefferson district was notified by the Internal Revenue Department that from January 1, 1922, there will be no tax on admissions of ten cents or less. No tax on free admissions will apply. The tax on admissions over ten cents remains unchanged.
Officer Propst arrested Bob and Joe Ford for assaulting Leslie Lamson. A warrant was sworn last night by Prosecuting Attorney Westnes, with the complaint filed by Mrs. Bell Bliss. The incident reportedly occurred at her home on Broadway.
The body of Tom Slaughter, who led prisoners to freedom yesterday, was found in the wilderness near Little Rock Arkansas. He was shot in the back by another convict.
The case of Joseph W. Scouffer v Collector of Buchanan County will be argued in the Supreme Court on January 3. The Attorney General will defend the state. Objections to the tax law claim it acts unjustly between individuals and corporations and that non residents listed or not pay tax on property. It is also contended that the 1919 income tax is retroactive and unconstitutional as it seeks to reach back and collect a tax.
United Press reports Denver birth records show shifts in baby names with Shirley and Lorraine leading for girls in 1940, Elizabeth and Catherine following. Male partners Lester names Robert and Joseph top lists. London ceremony incident involves a purported bomb that was a petition concern for Prince of Wales in India.
A humorous exchange from Life magazine features a judge asking if the applicant would remarry immediately after a decree nisi. The blushing applicant replies that the situation is sudden, highlighting the comic tone of the dialogue. The item reflects social attitudes toward divorce proceedings.
Eastern railroad chief officials meet to decide wage reductions for train service and shop and maintenance workers. Proposals call for 10 to 30 percent cuts to align wages with pre increase levels granted May 1, 1920. The plans must be submitted to the railroad labor board for approval or rejection.
A white and tan hound is missing and believed to be in the vicinity of Adams Street. Return to 103 Adams Street to claim a reward.
Leaders of the Missouri Farmers Association plan to push a referendum on the new state highway improvement law. If successful, the law and $60,000,000 highway program may be suspended until after the November 1922 election. Petitions will be circulated by Wm. Hirth of Columbia with 90 days allowed for filing. The organization objects to per mile funding and to issuing state bonds, aiming to halt the program until a revised law is enacted.
Women in Holland marked the fiftieth anniversary of a law that opened high schools and colleges to girl students, highlighting progress in access to education for women.
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