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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
2
Governor Hyde today commuted the sentence of a man involved in a soft drinks and liquor establishment dispute. The case, described as a capital punishment matter, centers on O. B. Whittaker, a representative from several terms of the legislature who had opposed capital punishment.
A terse European report claims six individuals know of Germany’s alleged gold secret. The note cites Bertin and Fisher of England and suggests Germany has conducted synthetic metal experiments including electric vacuum development. If proven commercial, the discovery could affect German reparations by enabling gold payment.
The Secretary of State reports nominations of two lawyers as delegates to the state constitutional convention. J B Daniels of Piedmont 53 county from the twenty first district and Henry P Lay of Carson representing the fifteenth district were chosen by Democratic conventions.
Ice laden wires cripple Jefferson City communications with only one line to St. Louis functioning at noon and none to Kansas City. The service disruption highlights vulnerability of early telegraph and telephone networks in severe winter weather.
In Chicago on December 24 Alfred Timmons, a veterinarian, shook the hand of the policeman who killed his son Earl Timmons. He said the killing was justified as the officer merely did his duty. Clyde Timmons of Hammond, Indiana, identified as a masked bandit, along with Earl, had kidnapped Mrs. James J. Callahan and other car passengers. Police say Timmons confessed to several holdups including a train robbery on an Oregon Short Line last August 31 with $450 taken.
The public service commission today ordered a ten percent reduction in state rate shipments of grain grain products and hay effective after January. Ts John Williams lies seriously ill in the West End from an overdose of moonshine.
A city hall meeting of Democrats chose delegates to the district convention to pick candidates for the Constitutional Convention and formed a solid Zevely delegation. The slate defeated a Price Stone of Eldon proposal. Delegates named include Thos. H. Norman, Inc. F. Koester, A. Linxwiler, B. F. Reed, L. C. Isom, Anton Blume, L. H. Cook, Mrs. L. S. Parker, and Mrs. Chas Ringo.
Eau Claire Wisconsin December report centers on widow Leona Sailstad as she debates legal remarriage while her husband Edward Sailstad is presumed dead after a cottage fire. Bones found were not proven to be his and insurance remains unpaid. The case involves alleged bone substitution to cover an elopement with secretary Dorothy Anderson. Mrs Sailstad applied to wed Ross Richardson and Christmas plans include her son Rube.
The Junior Endeavor of the Presbyterian church hosted state wards in the city last evening. A large Christmas tree loaded with goodies delighted the children. Miss James and Mr. and Mrs. John Jobe led the effort, praised for their splendid work and the happy occasion.
Dr. D F Luckey resigns as state veterinary surgeon effective January 1 after a decade in the post amid political talk. Jos L Sullivan leaves Secretary of State duties for Sedalia Savings and Loan with plan to resign in three years for the top state office. In St Louis, Benjamin H Bowles, an East St Louis educator, wins the 32nd district convention delegate race for the constitutional convention, edging out Miss Marie Ames who is dismissed as an also ran.
Newport Kentucky December 24 state troops were dispatched to quell disturbances stemming from a steel workers strike. The troops assumed control of the troubled area to restore order.
United Press reports the Mount Evans, a Shipping Board steamer, is in distress six hundred miles east of Boston. The vessel is without fuel oil and carries a crew of fifty, including officers, as wireless messages reach coastal stations.
Ray Duncan and Grace Haskins of Henley Jo M Norman and Wanda E Davis of Jefferson City Clarence S Wiles and Ethel Mae Bailey of Jefferson City Henry S Burnett and Anna Marie Schmitz of Westphalia Mey August Sawer and Alvena Linsen senbatt of Lohman Henry F Johnston and Verna Bell Bolvin of Jefferson City Missouri
Col and Mrs Huegel hosted a Christmas dinner for the city's poor children at the Central Hotel at 2 PM. The children enjoyed a fine meal and a joyful time. Tonight the orphans will be entertained by the State with a supper hosted by the Shriners.
C G Lueker formerly Cole county agent now heads C C Carsons large ranch near Colorado Springs. He arrived last night to spend the holiday with his brother T F Lueker the county agent and wife. He is enjoying good health and is making good as ranch manager.
An official Sinn Fein statement from Austin Stack announces that emigration permits cannot be issued to people who have left Ireland without proper authorization. The declaration appears in London on December 24, citing Home Affairs Secretary policy.
Our new washrack is now ready to operate around the clock for car washing. Call 44 Heisinger Motor Co. for details and service times.
A cyclone devastated Clarksville Arkansas on December 24 killing eight Black residents and a White man. Relief workers from nearby cities assist injured and search rubble for victims, with the town largely wiped out.
Chicago news reports Harvey Church found guilty of murdering motor car salesmen Carl Asmus and Bernard Daugherty who delivered a car Church had arranged to buy. He was sentenced to death. Governor Hyde reappointed Captain William Young to the St. Louis police board, former chief of police.
Merchants report sales and overall business stronger than in many prior years. While dollar totals may not match 1919 or 1920, the count of transactions is expected to surpass those years. Shoppers found their dollars stretched and bought more presents, leaving merchants generally satisfied with the season.
Nine inmates in Cole county jail will spend Christmas in confinement as guests of Sheriff Grelein, resulting in a dismal holiday for the group and a stark reminder of punishment in the county.
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