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Newspaper

Democrat Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

Page

3

Dempsey Named as Go Respondent in Divorce Case

Los Angeles heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey is named in a Tulsa petition for divorce filed by F L Boulanger, an Osage Indian, who says letters will prove an alleged illicit affair with Mrs Boulanger. The wife counters with a cross petition denying cruelty claims.

Lnited Press Tulsa Okla Jack Demsey Los Angeles Cal F.L. Boulanger Boulanger Dempsey

Sinn Fein Attacks Endanger Rail Signals in Morning Assault

A Sinn Fein campaign this morning damaged and destroyed railway signal boxes blocking traffic. Three signal towers were set on fire with gasoline, one signal man killed and three bound and gagged. Police made several arrests.

Sinn Fein

De Valera Urges AFL Support for Irish Cause

United Press reports President De Valera sent a message to the American Federation of Labor urging support for the Irish cause. The item notes a Pathe Record Sale Saturday at 213 E High hosted by H. C. Sattler.

Dublin del Valera American Federation of Labor Pathe H. C. Sattler E. High

No Licence Found Leads to Stolen Car Inquiry

D R Thompson of Elgin Illinois was arrested for driving without a license. Judge Dunn fined him 25 dollars plus costs and he pledged his car until payment. Police suspect the vehicle may be stolen and will hold Thompson for further history of the man and the car.

D. R. Thompson Elgin, Ill Thompson

Mrs Orthwein to Stand for Self Defense Claim

Chicago June 17 Mrs Cora Orthwein will testify in her own defense denying she shot her paramour Herbert Zeifler in jealousy. Her attorney says she acted in self defense. Zeifler’s chauffeur Edward Nelson repeated that she threatened to kill Zeifler if he left her.

United Press Chicago Cora Orthwein Herbert Zeifler Edward Nelson Zeigler Orthwein

Hoover Has Cousin In Chicago Jail On Bigamy Charge

Chicago June 17 Raymond Lee Oak of Louisville Kentucky claims to be Secretary Hoover’s first cousin. He is jailed on a bigamy charge after being married three times. Hoover and a so called cousin Everett Harding shared a jail cell. Oak’s latest marriage was to Hattie Algrim yesterday, which Hoover calls a fake. Hoover says he has a 10 year old daughter from his first marriage.

Chicago Raymond Lee Oak Louisville Geof Hoover Pearl Molbert-Hoover Hoover Everett Harding Hattie Algrim

Governor appoints Chase Henthorn to state board of agriculture

Governor Hyde named Chase Henthorn of Buckner Jackson County to the state board of agriculture replacing Thomas J Hedrick as State Grain and Warehouse Inspector. Henthorn is a Republican succeeding a fellow Republican.

Hyde Chase Henthorn Buckner Jackson County State Board of Agriculture Thomas J. Hedrick Mr. Henthorn

County Unit Bill Signatures To Go To Vote

Dr. N S Holcomb of Jackson County filed petitions with 835 750 dollars and signatures from nearly every district in the state to submit the county unit bill to a public vote.

N. S. Holcomb Jackson County

Lord Mayor of Cork Returns to Ireland

Donal O Callaghan, the lord mayor of Cork, arrived overseas today per Irish Mission headquarters in Chicago. He fled the United States after being refused asylum and traveled home without a passport after arriving as a stowaway months earlier.

United Press Chicago Donal O’callaghan Cork United States O'Callaghan Trish Freedom

State Senate Adjourns After No Public Session

After a quiet day the state Senate adjourned until Monday. About 23 bills were returned from the printer and referred to the appropriate committees. The measures include road laws and revenue bills plus the Proctor primary bill. Chairman Ralph said the Roads and Highway committee will hold its first meeting next Wednesday to consider the road bills.

State Senate Nations Ralph Roads and Highway Committee

New Mail Superintendent Named in Air Service Change

Karl F. Egee of Minneapolis was chosen as air mail superintendent to replace Major E. C. Zoll who resigned. the appointment marks a leadership shift in the aerial mail operation.

United Press Karl “F. ‘Egee Minneapolis Air Mail Service E. C. Zoll

Salesman fined for assault on public health official

A. P. Watson, a salesman, was fined $10.75 in Judge Dunn's court last night for assaulting Dr. C. P. Knight of the United States Public Health Board. The incident followed a fight between their bulldogs.

A. P. Watson Dunn C.P. Knight United States Public Health Board Watson Dr. Knight

Hyde Tries and Found Wanting in Governor Hyde Record

The St Louis Censor, a Republican paper, declares Hyde weighed in the balance and found wanting across his record. It cites mistrust, disloyalty to the party, Bull Moose ties, and controversial Roosevelt memorial choices in St Louis as evidence of his failings. Continued on page 4.

St. Louis Gov. Hyde Hyde Bull Meese Roosevelt G. Lansing Ray Globe- Democrat George S. Johns Post-Dispatch Elzey Roberts The Star Roosevlt Monument Fund

International plans drafted for association of nations

Washington reports a plan for an association of nations drafted at the request of President Harding. An international law expert prepared the document, echoing Harding supporters for an international tribunal. The plan, obtained from administration quarters in response to Hamilton Holt, ignores the League of Nations.

Washington Association of Nations Harding Hamilton Holt League of Nations

Black bear arrived at birth rumor stirs Poughkeepsie

A telegram notified Fred Beauvais of Guy being born, read by nurse Mary Millgan as “Black bear arrived.” The message was written at Mrs. Stillman’s request, and Guy is claimed to be Beauvais’s son according to Stillman, though details remain unclear.

Poughkeepsie N. Y

Blind Man Wins Calf Ownership Verdict in Kansas Case

In Leavenworth on June 17 a district court trial decided that a heifer calf belonged to Edward McQuillan, a blind man who testified the calf was his after claiming to have split its tail and salted the wound. The Edmonds claim failed and costs totaled about four times the calf's value.

Leavenworth Kas Edward McQuillan Hari Edmonds McMillan Edmonds McQuillan

Senator Reed Sued for Fees in Missouri

St. Joseph, June 17. Senator James A. Reed was sued for 31,250 by L C Gabbert a prominent attorney and former Democratic candidate for Congress in this district. Gabbert sues as a former partner in a case for the Interstate Railway Company four years ago. Gabbert is known locally for defending a prison guard who killed three Negroes in the Pacific House saloon and obtaining an acquittal.

James A. Reed L C. Babbert Promin Reed’s Interstate Railway Company Gabbert Pacific House

TO NAME COMMISSIONER IN SUPREME COURT ACTION

The Supreme court granted Attorney General Barrett relief to pursue a writ of quo warranto to challenge Tim Birmingham’s hold on the state game and fish commissioner post after Governor Hyde appointed Frank Middleton of Unionville on May 16. The court’s ruling allows a commissioner to testify, with another filing likely in two or three days. The contest over Birmingham’s title and Middleton’s appointment extends to the October term, as Birmingham remains in office while the Auditor withholds May salaries and the commissioner sues the Auditor for delinquent pay.

Tim Birmingham Hyde Frank Middleton Unionville Birmingham Middleton Supreme Court

Osborne refuses wardenship and acts as advisor to new prison board

After a conference with Governor Hyde and prison board members Nelson and Poole, Thomas Mott Osborne declined the Wardenship of the Missouri penitentiary under the new June 21 law. He agreed to advisory duties with expenses paid and to spend time in the state. He will address the Kansas City City Club tomorrow and return Monday, when the governor is expected to name the full five member board. Nelson and Poole are appointed members.

Beteen Thomas Mott Osborne Hyde A. T. Nelson J. Kelly Poole State Prison Board Osborne Missouri Penitentiary New Law Kansas City City Club Nelson and Poole

AFL convention tackles unemployment wage cuts and org issues

United Press reports the American Federation of Labor began its session in Denver on June 17 with focus on unemployment wage cuts and organization problems. The Irish question was not heard and a resolution condemning the Ku Klux Klan was rejected. A pool table with complete equipment is for sale at Lartonoix Store.

Denver American Federation of Labor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jack Dempsey Campion Leva Osage F. R. Boulanger London P. M. Garage and Tire Co Main St Phione No D. R. Thomasoon Mrs. Orthwein Kentucky Callaghan Ireland Black Wolff-Berger Co Madison ST Wright’s Clean Grocery Black Bear Fred Beauvais Leavenworth Court Sues Sen. Reed St. Joseph, Mo Congress Trict Barrett New York Nelson Lartonoix Neskov-Mumperow Ford Jess J. O’neal Hy-Velt Jefferson Courthouse High ST
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