Rescue Work At Britsh Thetis Standstill Off Britih coast
British news reports detail the 265 foot mud hound submarine Thetis trapped in Liverpool bay with 90 aboard as air dwindles. Rescue attempts struggle against tides while crews seek to cut holes in the stern to pump in fresh air and evacuate the crew one by one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brikenhead
England
Britain
Liverpool Bay
Irish Sea
Admiralty
Boar
Cammell Laird, Ltd
Vickers Armstrongs, Ltd
Brazen
Thetis
Showers Predicted Tonight in Jefferson City Vicinity
Mostly cloudy with local thundershowers tonight and Saturday. Somewhat cooler tonight and cooler Saturday. High around 84. Temperature readings near River Keokuk and other listed towns show modest rises and slight variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Keokuk
Kansas City
Waverly
St. Thomas A
Union
Lake of Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks weekly stage forecast
The Osage River for the week ending June 10 will rise gradually and remain steady. Inflow is expected to about eight tenths of a foot while outflow runs around one and nine tenths feet. The week’s draft sits at one and one tenths feet and the stage should finish roughly four feet below full reservoir with the Osage River at St Thomas averaging about seven feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
St. Thomas
Damage suit over Madison hotel fire filed in circuit court
Fred M. Joseph of St Louis former football star sues Madison Hotel Company LeRose Operating Company Louis Rose and Leo Levy for 50000 alleging negligence caused two broken ribs knee injuries and smoke damage. He claims clothing jewelry and luggage valued at 300 were lost and faults improper decor near the elevator shaft and inadequate hose and iron fire escapes. He was among three injured in the fire. one man died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Fred M. Joseph
St. Louis
LeRose Operating Company
Louis Rose
Leo Levy
Joseph
Truckline Operators In Special Meeting In Springfield
A meeting of Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas truckline operators with union officials in Springfield was adjourned until modifications to an 11 state agreement can be worked out. Joe Barrett, business agent for the truckers union, said modifications would be drawn by Farrell Dobbs. Barrett noted the negotiations were the best yet and saw no danger of a strike. Several Arkansas truckers reportedly met in Fort Smith to discuss the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Southwest
Missouri
Arkansas
Joe Barrett
Truckers” Union
Barrett
Farrell Dobbs
Truckers’ Union
Fort Smith
Allow Claims On Bankrupt Estate In Arkansas
Bankruptcy referee Fred C. Mullinix in Little Rock granted partial approval for common claims totaling 168 357 17 against the estate of 5 R Morgan and its subdivisions, while 683 589 08 in claims were disallowed. The order mentions the Osage Tea and Ice Cream Company sale for 8 495. Morgan, once a wealthy utilities operator, is now serving a ten year federal prison term for fraudulent mail use. A separate item from Shawneetown notes a thief may regret stealing farmer Al Wisheart's Seed popcorn after it was treated with a deadly poison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Fred C. Mullinix
Jonesboro
5. R. Morgan
Gale
Q Osage Tee and Ice Cream Company
Osage City
Kas
Morgan
Blonde girl abducts baby to replace dead infant in Philadelphia
A 21-year-old Beatrice Wood was arrested for kidnapping five month old Gerald McCrohan, claiming she took the child to replace her own who died. Frederick Bauer, 23, detained as an accomplice, held the baby for police to recover. The McCrohans identified the infant and Mrs. McCrohan pleaded for leniency, offering to drop charges if the child is returned. The case unfolds with police following leads from a drugstore to a park where Bauer was found with the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Gerald McCrohan
George Myers
Beatrice Wood
Myers
Gerald
Frederick Bauers
Bauers
Margaret McCrohan
Senate May Pass Up Highway Patrol Bill
Backers of the Caldwell bill to add 50 men to the state highway patrol hoped for Senate action, but the Roads and Highways Committee meeting was cancelled by Sen. Michael Kinney. Proponents noted the appropriations committee holds 1939 40 funds and awaits the Caldwell bill’s fate before approving funds for Company B troopers led by Marvin Casteel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Caldwell
State Highway Patrol
Senate
Michael Kinney
St. Louis
the Roads and Highways Committee
Kinney
Sen. Kinney
Appropriations Committee
Highway Patrol
Appropriations
Co. B. Marvin Casteel
Ell Returns From Oil Inspection Trip
City Clerk Henry W. Ells returns from Assumption Parish Louisiana after a week inspecting oil properties in which he has an interest. Shell Company officials assure the property is among the best prospects in Southern Louisiana. Drilling has been under way for weeks on the family farm, held by Ells for over 75 years with five other heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Ells
Assumption Partrish
Ells
Shell Company
Louisiana
Zils
McReynolds Emerges as Key Democratic Gov Race Hope
State Senator Mel Reynolds of Carthage rises as a potential cross faction bridge for the Democrats amid the Stark-Pendergast struggle. He backs Douglas in the court fight, aided the governor with funds and safety bills, and later rebuked the administration on a minor measure, signaling an administration senator’s posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen McReynolds
Carthage
Mel Reynolds
Senate
Douglas
James M. Douglas
Supreme Court
Pendergast
James V. Billings
Lewis M. Means
Stark Asks For Bus And Truck Bill In Veto Message
Governor Lloyd C. Stark urged passage of a comprehensive bus and truck bill while vetoing Sen. William J. Doran's measure that would exempt city truck companies from public service commission regulation and fees. He framed the move as a defense of equal rights and warned against special privileges for large carriers. The veto also blocked Sen. James C. McDowell's hunting equipment forfeiture bill, though Stark signed salary hikes for county clerks and a measure to borrow 90 percent of anticipated tax revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Stark
William J. Doran
St. Louis
Public Service Commission
Doran
Senate Committee On Roads and Highways
Stark
James C. McDowell
Charleston
Delmar
Dail
Marceline
Dick B. Dale
Richmond
Francis Smith
St. Joseph
Missouri 2 Per Cent Sales Tax Surges in May Revenue
Missouri's two percent sales tax generated 1 906 686 dollars in May, an increase of 135 191 over May 1938. The state auditor's office said the levy is ahead of last year, with a 588 225 rise for January through May 1939 compared with the same period in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State Auditor's Office
Recall of All Officials In Kansas City Declared Illegal
Kansas City recall move against all elective officials ruled illegal with notes of further purges and personnel changes. Elections watchers report potential action against appointive posts as mayor and city manager face scrutiny amid resignations and firings. Mary Elizabeth Hallman to marry Lester Zeiders on her 18th birthday in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as graduation day arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sunbury
Mary Elizabeth Hallman
Lester E. Zeiders
Endorse Park Bond Issue in the Southside
South Side leaders pushed for a playground provision in the park bond plan. The Business Men's League unqualifiedly endorsed the bond issue for parks and playgrounds, and the Park Board pledged a South Side public hearing if the measure passes. Officials expect strong support as residents urged inclusion of a local play area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
South Side
Business Men's League
Park Board
Citizens’ Park and Recreation Association
BE. W. Berlechamp
Milo Walz
Steamboat Traffic Revived Along Missouri River
Omaha dispatch reports the Kansas City Socony tow with two barges carrying 350000 gallons of gasoline begins Missouri River trade revival. The convoy stalled near Plattsmouth as diesel engines throttled to meet a civic reception in Omaha tomorrow. Four barges to pass Nebraska City on next trips. six voyages planned in two months carrying about a million gallons each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Missouri River
Tmpromptu
Kansas City
Plattsmouth
Neb
Socony
Missouri
Delinquent Income Tax Figures For Cole County
County Collector Al Markway reported that only 105 of 1937 taxpayers in Cole County remain delinquent on income taxes. The new quarterly payment rule reduces delinquency by requiring timely payments and will require four new books, adding a cresit column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole County
al Markway
Markway
Republican Women Meet at Monett
Jefferson City women join Monett hosts for the Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs luncheon tomorrow. Guest speaker Branch-Rickey, St Louis Cardinals business manager, joins brief remarks by Arthur Curtis, Mrs Margaret Wyeth, Miss Cleta Smith, Mrs Conger Smith, Mrs Myril Rempley, and Homer B. Mann. Jefferson City attendees include Mrs W C Lewin, Mrs Heber Nations, and Mrs William Dallmeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tares
Jefferson City
Féderation of Republican Womens’ Clubs
I N Manett
Rickey
St. Loui Caradinals
Federation
Republi
Arthur Curtis
Springfield
Margaret Wyeth
Heber Nations
William Dallmeyer
Berry tract farm sold for renovation near Jefferson City
The 259 acre Berry tract on Moreau two miles southeast of Jefferson City changed hands for roughly 35 600. George Payne of Capital Mutual Insurance Company bought from Mrs. William D Oench and will renovate the old Berry home built in 1834 converting it to a modern residence with plans to raise Angus cattle. Possession is set for August 1. the property includes Berry Springs once a popular picnic spot. The farm has long been linked to Green Berry and was previously run as a dairy by John G Dillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke B. Newham
Cole County, Really
Cale County
Moreau
Jefferson City
George Payne
The
Capital Mutual Insurance Company
William D'Oench
Payne
Vinceyard Square
Green Berry
Tetterson City
Angus
John G. Dillard
Grand Jury Turns to City Affairs
Kansas City June 2 AP A county grand jury shifts focus to city affairs after city cleanup. City Manager Eugene Zachman and secretary George Gooch visited with documents from the water department. The water dept paid Rathford Engineering $5,000 monthly for seven years to survey leaks. a suit seeks recovery. Defendants include Rathford, Windeur, Higgins, Halpin. The prosecutor subpoenaed 22 bank and insurance officials to testify next week with records of accounts over $1,000 as of June 1, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Eugene C. Zachman
George Gooch
Gooch
City Water Department
Water Department
John J. Rathford Engineering Company
Rathford
Win Dure
Ing
C.D. Higgins
J. G. Halpin
Bank
Ant Insurance Company
Grand
City hall basement cafe cut hours for safety
In St. Louis a blind operator will run a city hall basement restaurant from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily after George W. Chadsey, director of public safety, cited excessive drunkenness and baseball listening by city employees in the afternoon. radio was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
George W. Chadsey
Public Safety
Tax Revision Plan Before Committee In Washington
A United States Chamber of Commerce spokesman urged a flat 22 percent corporate tax and repeal of the undistributed profits levy before the House Ways and Means Committee. Proposals include losses carryover, simplified capital gains rules, consolidated returns for affiliated groups, and elimination of double taxation on corporate dividends. The talks followed a White House meeting with business leaders and President Roosevelt, who was sidelined by a sinus infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce Siz
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Blisworth
Alvaed
Crralinns Wi
Aol Treasury
Congressional
Senate Finance Committee
Cumber of Commerce
Moosevelt
Hawkins
Grou
Commerce Department
Business Advisory Council
Charles R. Hook
Council
White House
Alverd
Roosevelt
Ealing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Momsen
Madison House Management Negligent
Shawneetown
Ill
al Wisheart
Wisheart
Siatho
McReynolds
Doran Plann
Marcy K. Brown, Jr
Oscar B. Elam
Elam
Charles P. Woodbury
Brookside
Manuel H. Davis
Bryce B. Smith
George L. Goldman
the Star
Pveman
Jerry Ryan
W. J. Teefey
Zachman
Preble Hall
Fred Bellermere
Robert I. Wilson
Wilson
Business Men’s League
Mile Walz
Rev
Berlekamp
Gole
Monett
Hictorig Colego
D’oench
C. of
C. Spokesman
National Labor Board
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!