Walters Convene Special Session Focuses on Roads and Bonds
The legislature met at noon with a continued leadership setup as 23 senators and 89 representatives attended. The Governor’s message called for road legislation and expenditure of a 60 million dollar state bond issue for highways, with a supplemental communication promised later in the week. The opening noted reduced staff and brief speeches, while observers warned of job seekers and payrolls in the Seventeenth Ward.
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Legislate
Atte
Lloyd
O’fallon
House
St. Louis
Indict Labor Leader in Dearborn Station Robbery Confession
United Press reports Chicago labor leader "Big Tim" Murphy confessed to nine complicity in the $350000 Dearborn station mail robbery. He then led officers to his father in law William Diggs home where £112000 in small denomination bills was found. Murphy heads the gas house union and holds national prominence.
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Chicago
Big Tim” Murphy
Dearborn
Murphy
William Diggs
Gashouse Union
Parade and Flag Day Exercises Planned Tonight
Courtesy Week events call for a parade gathering at the Court House at 6 30 pm, proceeding to the Mansion yard for ceremonies led by Rev R M Talbert with speeches by Governor Gardner Superintendent Sam A Baker and Rev Dr Burris A Jenkins Senator W C Irwin to give elk s tribute and Thomas Speed Mosby to present the history of the flag. City patriotic groups join with music by the Knights of Columbus Band during June 13 20.
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Court House #43
Mansion Yard
R. M. Talbert
Gardner
Sam A. Baker
Burris ‘A. Jenkins
W. C. Irwin
Thomas Speed Mosby
Knights of Columbus
The Ideal Spot Says McKibbin Solves High Living Costs
A. C. McKibbin publicity director of the Republican state committee says he found an ideal spot in Linn Osage County Missouri. He reports renting a four room building for nine dollars a month and considering a cottage offer for six dollars a month with water and garden. McKibbin plans to spend more time in Linn believing country towns offer cheaper, better living than big cities.
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Linn
McKibbing
St. Louis
Jefferson City
McKibbin
Missouri
Mr. McKibbin
Parrot and Owl Direct City Drive In Chicago
Traffic snarls hit Evanston as a green parrot and a whistling owl issued road orders. Drivers faced blocks of jammed cars while police tracked the unusual command pair. Also noted are Miss Frances Mosby’s travel plans and Hon. C W Thomas’s brief Centertown trip.
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Evanston
Chicago
Evinston
Six Die in Cloudburst Flood Near Sayre Oklahoma
United Press reports six people were killed in a cloudburst and flood in the Sayre Oklahoma area. communication with the flooded district is cut off and damage estimates are unavailable. five members of John Adkersons family are missing and Mack Beeson drowned on his farm as relief parties move in for rescue.
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Sayre
Okla
John Adkerson
Mack Beeson
The Boorish Office Boy and First Impressions
A foreign observer notes that careless office boys at the outer gate harm business impressions. He argues that trained, discreet staff should greet visitors to project proper regard for the firm. Representative Bagby of Howard county is visiting during the extra session as the Gentlemen from Howard.
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Thej
Bagby
Howard County
Howard
Kansas City Shooting Leaves One Dead During Daytime Attack
Crowds watched as a bandit gang opened fire in Kansas City. Joe Clements was killed while J. C. Williams was captured by Patrolman Beckwith who remained unharmed. Prosser, manager of the Chillicother Live Stock Exchange, was hit by a stray bullet but escaped serious injury.
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Beckwith
Williams
HK A
Prosser
Chillicother Live Stock Exchange
Governor appoints Edson L. Burch as Cole County public administrator
Governor Hyde appointed Edson L. Burch public administrator of Cole county replacing J A N Linhardt who never qualified for the post. Burch takes over duties as the county official in charge of estates and related matters.
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Cole Co
Hyde
Edson L. Burch
Cole County
J. A. N. Linhardt
Legion picks Emery as national commander after Galbraith’s death
John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan was elected national commander of the American Legion to succeed F W Galbraith who died in an auto accident. Emery a World War major led the first battalion of the 18th infantry the first division overseas and is a real estate dealer. He was among five Legion vice commanders and a close friend of Galbraith.
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G. Emery
Grand Rapids, Mich
The
American Legion
Emery
18Th Infantry
Legion
Galbraith
COMPLETE COOLING POND AND LUNCHEON NOTES
The coal lighting company finished its cooling pond ensuring unbroken car and lighting service despite water supply problems. At the W A C luncheon Mrs Burris Jenkins gave a delightful address and the club planned a membership drive aiming for a 100 percent increase next week. Guests included Miss Nell Green of Washington DC and Mrs Richard and Mrs Carrol of Springfield.
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Coal Lighting Company
Missouri
Burris Jenkins
Nell Green
Washington, D. C
Richard
Carrol
Springfield
Missouri Residents Pay Income Tax Despite Veto
State Auditor records show 143,687 Missouri residents paid income taxes last year. Income tax will exceed 5,000,000 this year as collections continue through the month. Governor Hyde vetoed a bill to reduce the tax, possibly fearing a larger state payroll for his job-hunter plan.
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State Auditor’s Office
Missouri
Hyde
Billy
Evangelical Church Ladies To Hold Semi Annual Quilting
The Thee Ladies of the Evangelical Church will hold their semi annual quilting on Wednesday Thursday and Friday of this week. All friends of the church are cordially invited to meet with them.
Packers Bill Thursday Heads Senate Action
Washington June 14 The Senate will vote on the Packers control bill next Thursday under a unanimous consent agreement reached today.
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Washington
Senate
Packer
Toay
Marinello Shop Returns to Pre War Prices
Marinello Shop announces a price roll back to pre war levels across all departments and merchandise. Mrs A M McCormick proprietor invites patrons to take advantage at 302 A East High Street with phone 206 for service and merchandise.
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Marinello Shop
Col Bennett Clark of St Louis Here on Legal Business
Col Bennett Clark of St Louis is in town on official legal business and handling matters related to a pending case.
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Col
Bennett Clark
St. Louis
W. A. C. elects officers at last night meeting
Roxanna Edwards presides as president with Alice Barrett not seeking reelection. Officers elected include Helen Green as vice president Rayma Irwin secretary Nina Brown treasurer M E Tucker auditor Kate Morrow parliamentarian Alice Barrett historian Elsie Porth chairman of arrangements. Stella Lindley chairs tennis court. floats planned for Fourth of July parade. Several members to attend state mass meeting in St Louis next Saturday with Edwards alternate. Mari nello Shop ad appears.
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Roxanna Edwards
Alice Barrett
Helen Green
Rayma Irwin
Nina Brown
M. E. Tucker
Kate Morrow
Elsie Porth
Stella Lindley
St. Louis
Miss Edwards
Brown
Morrow
Vivian Hays
Miss Barrett
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Wright’s Clean Grocery
A. C
A. C. McKibbin
Republican State Committee
Osage County
Frances Mosby
Mountain Grove
C. W. Thomas
Centertown
Oklahoma
Kansas City
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Joe
Burch
Elect Legion Head
J. G. Emery
Grand Rapids
Indianapolis
Ind
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W. Galbraith
Packers
A. M. McCormick
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Jefferson City Candy Company
Capital Garage
E. W. Decker
Jefferson City, Mo
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