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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

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Ice Breakers Near Lost Italia Weather Clears for Search

Amundsen at Kings Bay plans to press on with a search for seven men drifting from the fallen Italia. Braganza and Hobby patrol the ice near North Cape while Norwegian seaplanes attempt to reach Nobile’s last reported position. Provisions may be dropped if landing is not possible.

Kings Bay Spitzbergen Hobby North Cape Nobile Rilser-Larsen Lucizow Holm Finn Malmgren Dr. Malmgren Roaid Amundsen Ay Tatio Amundsen

McNary Seeks Farm Relief Talks With Hoover

Senator Charles McNary of Oregon, co author of the farm relief bill, conferred with Secretary Hoover and found him sympathetic to farm relief. McNary said enacting a bill without the equalization fee could improve agriculture and that Hoover and he would back further remedies if needed. He also stated Hoover shared a desire to relieve distress of 7,000,000 farmers and supports farm relief legislation at the next Congress session.

Washington McNary Oregon Coolidge Hoover Congress Herbert Toover

Elevator Operator Crushed To Death In Kansas City

Wade Hampton Jr aged 18 of Kansas City was killed today at the new Commercial Hotel when he looked up a shaft to watch workers and was struck by a descending freight elevator. The accident occurred as crews operated the shaft hoist in the hotel’s construction. Local authorities investigated the incident and filed no immediate charges.

Kansas City Wade Hampton, Jr Kansas Cty New Commercial Hotel

Road pledge deal reached in district 16 suit

Victor Bondelier and Clarence Hubbard must honor a $10 pledge to Special Road district No 16 after an agreement with Prosecuting Attorney Sevier. The petition bearing their signatures for road improvements was found after filing. The suit, in Justice Leslie's court, continues to July 7 and will be dismissed if the pledge is fulfilled.

Victor Bondelier Clarence Hubbard Special Road District No. 16 Sevier Justice Leslie Rowd District 16

Henshaw Freed After Jail Time Credit Ruling

J A Henshaw will be released from prison late today or Monday after a suit by attorney Fenton E Luckett. He was convicted of driving intoxicated and sentenced to three years but spent 210 days in jail before trial. Although judges had credited jail time, prison authorities initially ignored it. Judge Westhues ordered release after prison board objections were withdrawn. The dispute over jail time credit by the board has recurred in recent months.

J. A. Henshaw Fenton E. Luckett Henshaw Westhues Sloat

Phillies Rout Reds In Open Of Twin Bill, Four Homers Hit

Philadelphia Nationals triumph 10 to 7 over Cincinnati in game one as Walker hits two homers and Hurst Southern also go deep. Rixey Jablonowski Edwards Beckman DPicinich Willer Sweetland Willoughby McGraw Lerian Harvey Clardy and Eugenia Smith noted in social item.

Philadelppia Philadelphia Nationals Cincinnati Walker Hurst Southern Philadelphia Rixey Jablonowski Edwards Beckman Dpicinich Willer Sweetland Willoughby McGraw Lerian

Two River Boosters In Town To Promote River Improvement

Kansas City businessman Frank Ennis and Elliot W. Smith from the eSa Scouts visited Jefferson City to push Missouri river improvement. They travel in a 20 foot launch, plan trips up the Osage, Gasconade, and Niangua rivers, filming scenes of farm lands affected by floodwaters. Ennis praises government river work and hopes railroads will aid navigable streams to protect bottom lands. both men are veteran river advocates.

Frank Ennis Kansas City Elliot W. Smith eSa Jefferson City Osage Gasconade Ennis Missouri Mr. Ennnis Smith

One Death Attributed To S E Missouri Flood

Poplar Bluff Missouri reports that Vernie Scott a 19 year old resident eight miles south of Quinn died from injuries after falling from an auto while returning to his farm after helping build a levee on the Arkansas side of the St Francis river. He pitched forward from the radiator and suffered a fractured skull and other injuries, dying an hour later.

Poplar Bluff Missouri Vernie Scott Quinn Arkansas Line Scott Arkansas St. Francis

Funeral of Child in City Cemetery

Funeral services were held this afternoon for 19 month old Sarah Luetta Burns from the home of her grandfather Albert Cooley in Washington Park. The child died in Kansas City and the body was brought here for burial. Rev. Gutridge conducted the services at the City cemetery.

Sarah Luetta Burns Albert Cooley Washington Park Kansas City Rev Gutridge City

Farmers urged to rely on themselves and farm groups

In Sedalia Missouri L J Taber master of the National Grange urged farmers to depend more on themselves and farm organizations rather than the government or party platforms. He outlined a program including tariffs to equalize production costs, export duties, and the Mississippi and St Lawrence waterways, plus a sound land policy and forestry conservation.

Sedalia L. J. Taber National Grange Grange Taber Afr

Harrison Farm Sold for Heirs’ Share Near Osage Head

Judge Westhues ordered the estate of the late J C Harrison to be sold, with 320 acres near Osage Head and proceeds divided among six heirs. The case against Allie W Slaton and Z R Schnall concluded, while Pred A Bene et al separate suit will be tried later. Slaton’s share was to be paid into court until Benz’s suit ends.

Slayton Benz Harrison Farm Osage Head

Madison Hotel Hit by Bicycle Boy

Kaiser, a Madison Hotel manager, reported to police early today that a bicycle rider struck his machine. The rider fled unharmed and his identity could not be determined. The incident follows complaints about careless boys on cycles in crowded city districts.

Join Kaiser Madison Kaiser

Cash Register Men Answer Contempt Charge

Nineteen present and former National Cash Register Company salesmen and agents from Dayton face contempt charges. The contempt trial, delayed by Supreme Court action, will begin September 24 in Federal Court Cincinnati. The case stems from a 1916 injunction in the government anti trust suit over attempts to restrict trade in cash registers.

Cincinnati National Cash Register Company Dayton United State Supreme Court Supreme Court United States District Court Smith Hickenlooper Hickenlooper

Brilliant Ball Tragedy Leaves One Dead at London Event

At a Grosvenor Plage ball hosted by Walter Guinness, two maids fell through a sky light onto guests below. One maid died instantly, another was gravely injured, and a Watchman broke a leg. Princess Mary and many nobles attended the gathering as Thelma Martin traveled home from Tipton after attending a 3.1.P.A. convention.

London Wealter Guinness Grosvenor Plage Princess Mary Fascelles Tobby

Third Bandit Confesses in North Carolina Robbery Slaying

A third confession in the robbery of Home Trust Company and the slaying of traffic patrolman James H. Smith was reported by Lincoln R. Toyne, Kansas City police chief. Tony Mangiarcino, 27, and others are believed connected, with details of the haul and getaway tied to a cabin in Westwood Hills. Charges of highway robbery and murder were to be filed against Mangiarcino, Nasello, and Messina, with others as accessories.

Kansas City Home Trwest James H. {Happy} Smith Tony Lollypoy) Mangiareine Lincoln R. Toyne Toyne John Messinon Maurice Eagle Mangiarcing Mangiarcino Westwood Zills Smith Carl Nasello Mangiardina Nasello Messina Waselio Uberty Nagle

Family of Three Slain and Bodies Burned

In Oklahoma at Okla 6TAR June 16 AP reports a court of inquiry led by Ben Bellew, Haskell County attorney, investigates the apparent killing of Dan Stella, his wife, and their infant daughter and the burning of their home. Postmortems indicate gunshot deaths for Dan and his wife. kerosene jug found near the ruins. authorities note a guardian dispute between McIntosh and Mrs Stella over their 13 year old son Lee.

Okla Ben Bellew Haskell County Dan Stella Stella McIntosh Mrs. Stella Lee

Four Agents Win Chattanooga Trip From Metropolitan Insurance

Four agents from the Metropolitan Insurance Company district earned a trip to the National Convention in Chattanooga Tennessee for outstanding work over the past ten weeks. They will depart Monday for St Louis to ride a special train to the convention city. The awardees are G. H. Mears manager H V Party assistant manager B C Guibert and Walter Blair.

The Metropolitan Insurance Company Chattanooga Tenn St.Louis G. H.mears H. V. Party B.C. Guibert Walter Blair

Campaign drive funds for Salvation Army building near twelve thousand

The Salvation Army building fund near Homer Talbot and Col. Al Linsworthy tops twelve thousand as subscriptions pour in. Printers union adds about 120 dollars via fifty cent dues for two months, plus individual gifts from musicians and locals. Overhead kept minimal. fall completion planned, with detailed receipts to follow.

Salvation Army Homer Talbot Chamber of Commerce Col al LinswHer Toval Arthur Adams Musicians Union J. Homer Talbot Ue Chamber of Comerce Oscar Muck Musicians’ Organization

Bad check charge filed against Herman Holtmeyer

Prosecuting Attorney N G Sevier filed a complaint charging Herman Holtmeyer with passing a $3 check on May 19 to W R Beasley at the bank of St Elizabeth. The item was returned for insufficient funds and Holtmeyer had not yet been arrested. Trial is set for next week unless a settlement is reached.

N. G. Sevier Herman Holtmeyer W. R. Beasley Bank of St. Elizabeth Holimeyer

Filing Suit for Maintenance by Mrs Gibler

Mrs Frances Gibler filed in the Circuit Court for separate maintenance against Clyde Gibler alleging marriage in May 1924 and cohabitation until January. She says he refuses support, earning 150 dollars monthly, and asks the court to fix a contribution. Attorney Fenton E Luckett represents her.

Frances Gibler Circuit Court Clyde Gibler Fenton E. Luckett

Hold-Up Report Spurs Sheriff to Seek Details Near Algon

Deputy Sheriff Walter Withaup said he failed to obtain information on an alleged hold-up of Herbert Bond, a traveling salesman en route to the city. Bond said two men flagged his car, pistol whipped him, and robbed him of money before fleeing in a big-name car. The sheriff noted that early reports might have aided capture if received sooner as the suspects likely pass through several towns.

Walter Withaup Algon Herbert Bond Bond Wilhaup

Prisoner Albert Whitefield Dies in Prison Hospital

Albert Whitefield, a Black man sentenced from St. Louis for life on a murder charge, died of paralysis at the penitentiary hospital after more than 15 years as an inmate. Marriage licenses were issued that afternoon to Lowell Mabel, 19, and Miss Nellie Wilson, 16, both of Jefferson City, with parental consent.

Albert Whitefield St. Louis Lowell Mabel Nellie Wilson Jefferson Guy

Levee Breach Devastates Kennett Area Swamping Homes

The St Francis River levee near Kennett Missouri failed early today after seepage weakened the wall. The breach inundated about five miles, forcing hundreds from their homes as workers and National Guard units rushed to shore up riverfront dikes ahead of a higher flood crest expected later in the week.

Kennett St. Francis River Here Jelyvee Trevasse Campbell

Convention visitors react to Missouri split for Hoover ticket

Delegates at the National Republican Convention in Kansas City return home disappointed a Missourian was not named vice president. Hoovers farm revolt bandwagon gains some support as Hyde’s potential role fades amid pledged loyalties and delegation reactions.

Kansas City National Times Middlewest Curtis Lowdon Dawes Herbert Hoover Hoover Baraylerd Ate Favier Jim Reed Arthur MM. Hyde Missouri Baker Hyde

Slanker to Move to New Madison Street Shop

Otto Slanker local plumber will relocate to 305 Madison Street once remodeling finishes. He has run at 325 Madison for years with a thriving business and now plans brighter light through new windows and larger doorways. The second floor will be redesigned for Mr and Mrs Slanker who intend to live there. Work is overseen by contractor James Hanley Jefferson Guy.

Otto Slanker Madison Street Slanker Madison

Weather summary for the Midwest and plains region

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with possible thunderstorms. Warmer in the northeast tonight. Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys plus Northern and Central great plains may see brief showers and near normal temperatures.

Mississippi Missouri Great Plains

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