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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

7

Government Will Stay Within Law Says Hoover

President Hoover told International Falls officials the federal government will not transgress the law. The Justice Department will review the fatal shooting of confectioner Virkkula by a border patrolman amid protests from Senator Schall and local leaders.

Min Hoover Henry Vikkula Schall Virkkula Washington Justice Department Akkula Henrik Shipstead Northen Minnesota Alsa

Extradition Hearings Delayed for Dr. Robert L Lentine

Governor Caulfield postponed until next week the hearing on Dr. Robert L Lentine extradition to Illinois over alleged involvement in supplying fraudulent medical licenses. Lentine, a St. Louis practicing physician and graduate of the Missouri diploma mill linked college, faces charges of conspiring with an Illinois group to provide fake licenses.

Ilinois Robert L. Lentine Caulfield Lentine Tollinois St. Louis Cole County State Board of Health Illinois Fub Sentine

Weather update shows warmer, fair conditions across Missouri

Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures. Missouri reports clear skies in most cities though road conditions vary from soft to fair. Cities listed include Cape Girardeau Columbia Hannibal Jefferson City Joplin Kansas City Poplar Bluff St. Louis Springfield Osceola Warsaw Hermatin and Tuscumbia with data on yesterday’s temperatures and rises.

Missouri Mines Associated Press Automobile Club of Missouri Cape Ee Girardeau Columbia Hannibal Jefferson Wity Joplin Kansas City Poplar Bluff St. Louis eGella Springfield Warsaw Eres

Unresolved case as Hickey inquiry stalls

With Lee Jordan and James McIlwain delaying action, prosecutors hold back on charges against G. Hickey. Hickey’s whereabouts and planned explanations are awaited as critics press for decisive steps after the missing evidence at the home near Henley cement and Silverware. Prosecution delays are noted while Hickey is in Columbia and the case remains status quo.

Lee Jordan James McKlwain Central Hotel G. Hickey Henley Nike Sevier Springfield Sevier Hickel Columbia McIlwain Jordan

Missouri vows drive to enforce new reciprocal license law

Joplin Missouri reports assurance from Charlies U Becker Secretary of State that the reciprocal state motor license law will be adequately enforced against cars and aid trucks entering Missouri from Oklahoma and Arkansas. The action by Oklahoma and Arkansas to require Missouri vehicles to buy extra licenses has been protested for years. Missouri and Kansas recently passed retaliatory measures unless the practice ends.

Joplin Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Joplin Chamber of Commerce Charlies U Becker Kansas

Crutcher Heads Young People of Christian Ch

William H. Crutcher of St Louis was named president of the Central Western Young Peoples Conference of the Christian Church at its session at Christian College in Columbia. Miss Irene Stone of Centralia was named vice president, Miss Margaret McPherson of Fulton secretary-treasurer, and district chairmen named include William Hatcher Kansas City Joe Burrus Marshall Harry Voth Moberly and Miss Virginia Anderson St Louis.

Columbia William H. Crutcher St Louis Central, Western Young Peoples Conference of the Christian Church Christian College Irene Stone Centralia Margaret McPherson Fulton William Hatcher Kansas City Joe Burrus Marshall Harry Voth Moberly Virginia Anderson St. Leuis

Mrs. Cassler Indicted Again in Indiana Murder Case

Valparaiso Indiana June 21 AP Mrs Catherine Cassler and her adopted son Edward were indicted for first degree murder by the Porter County grand jury They stand charged in the slaying of Cameola Soutar whose body was found in a swamp near Bebron Indiana weeks earlier

Valpariso, Ind Catherine Cassler Edward Porter County Grand Jury Cameola Soutar Bebron Ind

Oberman Cleared by Coronor Jury in Child Death

Theodore R. Oberman, Jefferson City businessman, was absolved by a coroner's jury in the death of Mary Frances Massey, 7, who was struck by Oberman's car after leaving an ice cream wagon. The verdict said the death resulted from an unavoidable accident as the girl ran into the path of the vehicle on a residential street. Mary Frances died en route to the hospital. Oberman was returning home after attending the Fulton inquest.

Fulton Post-Tribune Theodore R. Oberman Jefferson City Trime Mary Frances Massy Frank Massey Oberman Massarents Massey

St Louis Pronunciation Debate Sparks Local Humor

St Louis residents hear advice from Dr Frank H Vizetelly on pronouncing the city as Lewis rather than Louis. He jokes he will adapt but may slip to St Louie while in town. Observers note local mispronunciations of streets and the patron saint statue name.

ST. Louis Frank H. Vizetelly Funk & Wasnalls New Standard Dictionary Literary Digest St. Louisans Sir Louie St Lewis Lewis St. Louie Derby Lewisville Forest Park Louie Ix

Giant Man Delights Kiddies In Town

The Giant Man Harry M. Hart, coast to coast stilts walker, visits the city for today and tomorrow. He greets children and invites families to High Street for the show. The St Peters Benevolent Society holds its quarterly meeting Monday at 7 30 PM. All members urged to attend this business session.

Harry M. Hart Hart High Street The St. Peter's Benevolent Society

Convicts Escaping Prison Farm Recaptured in Texas Search

Twenty seven of forty three inmates who fled Clemens State prison farm near Brazoria Texas were recaptured by guards combing mosquito infested bottom lands. One body was seen in the Bernard River and three armed escapees hijacked a car from a party of negroes.

Texas Brazorta Tex Clemens State Here W. M. Hickman Farm Convick Bernard Joe Roaden Lee Haley Tom Michels Hazlewood Liberty Bay Guy Gulf Coast Lines

Chief Believes Fines Educate City Drivers

Chief H. S. Parker said only one traffic violation occurred recently and that fines educate motorists to obey ordinances. Harry Williams, the first violator in days, pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $3 by Judge Leslie after arrest yesterday by a mounted officer.

H. S. Parker Harry Williams City Ordinaime Leslie

Souter Wins National Collegiate Oratorical Contest Trophy

Lex King Souter of Tren ton Missouri won first prize in the Better America Federation National Collegiate Oratorical contest in Los Angeles. The 25 year old William Jewel College junior spoke on the United States Constitution and collected 1500 dollars amid six regional finalists. Second went to Robert G. Goodwin of Wabash College with 1000 dollars and third to John Patrick McEnery of Santa Clara University with 780 dollars. Additional prizes ranged from 500 to 350 dollars for Milton H. Williams, Robert M. Smith, Lee R. Mercer, and Benjamin Ungerman.

Los Angeles Better America Federation Lex King Souter Trenton Wiliam Jewel College Liberty Souter United States Robert G. Goodwin Wabash College Cratfiordsville Ind John Patrick McEnery Santa Clara University Cal Milton #H. Williams Wesleyan University Connecticut

Heflin Grieves As Son Faces Drink Driving Incident

Senator Heflin of Alabama expressed deep sorrow over his son’s arrest for driving under the influence of drugs after a collision with a truck. He vowed to help him and spoke of faith, family loss, and the hope for his son’s future.

Washington Heflin Alabama Nesday

Brother of A. J. Hirst 1 Dead

Alfred C. Hirst, brother of A Hirst of this city, died at the family home in Chicago after a lingering illness. He was 43, born in Keokuk Town, moved to Chicago 25 years ago to start a business. He leaves a widow, two Chicago children, his Keokuk parents, and one brother A J Hirst who left for Chicago to attend the funeral. He was known in the community. friends mourn his untimely death.

Alfred C. Hirst A. & Hirst Chicago Mr. Hirst Keokuk Town A. J. Hirst

Summer arrives officially as solstice marks hottest period

Washington June 21 The start of summer is proclaimed by U S Surgeon General Hugh S Cumming at 5 01 p m EST the solstice signals peak sun and heat through July 20 He urges cooling measures drinks light foods and shaded outdoor activity and warns iced beverages provide only temporary relief. He favors vegetables salads and fruits to ease the heat and minimize heavy meals.

Washington Hugh S. Cumming U. S Cumming

Judge backs spanking department for youth offenders

St Louis law court hears Michael Gill aged 16 and Charles Meyers aged 15 from Chicago plead guilty to interstate transportation of a stolen auto from East St Louis to St Louis on April 4. Judge Charles B. Davis says government should have a spanking department and releases the youths after lecturing them, noting they have already served two months and seventeen days in jail without bond.

ST. Louis Fedehl Charles B. Davis Michael Gill Charles Meyers Chicago East St. Louis

Qoage County Pioneer Dies at Age of 86

Osage county resident John Koester Sr died suddenly at 7 am from apoplexy. Born June 24 1843 in Delbruck Germany he settled near Westphalia in 1868 and farmed. He leaves two sons John F Koester and Joseph Koester and a daughter Mrs J L Schmita. Funeral Monday at 8 am with Father Melier. burial in Westphalia cemetery.

Mr. Koester Delbrueck Germany Westphalia Rooster Osage Henry Castran Gilliam Mac John F. Kotter Jefferson City Tribune Joseph Koester J. ‘L. Schmita Father Melier Osage County Koester

Storm Causes Heavy Damage Across Southern Nebraska

A severe Nebraska storm caused damage over 250000 with heavy livestock losses and injuries. John Grinsback of White Lake was killed by lightning. Jefferson county bore the heaviest impact with about 1009 farms hit. Gage, Fillmore and Thayer counties reported strikes.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska John Grinsback White Lake, & C Jefferson County Gage Fillmore Thayer

Stole Microphone From WOW Station

A thief entered the World-Herald studio at WOW in Omaha and stole a microphone last night. Nothing else was touched.

Omaha Neb World-Herald Wow

Hand book gambling drive nets mass arrests in St. Louis

Police carried out seventy-five raids and arrested seventy-five people in yesterday’s push against hand book gambling. The campaign totals now reach 2,496 raids and 2,895 arrests since it began a month ago in St. Louis.

ST. Louis

Bridegroom Avoids Full Fine For Speeding Case

Kansas City June 21. J L Prater of Harrisonville Missouri a motor car dealer was excused from paying $10 for speeding by Municipal Judge Ira S Gardner. He claimed his mind was in Morrisonville at the time of arrest and admitted speeding. The judge collected $5 from the violator and told the bride in court she could collect the remaining $15 levy.

Kansas City J. L. Prater Harrisonville Ira S. Gardner Prater Morrisonville

Church Peace Near in Mexico

In Mexico City a conference on settling the religious situation between Archbishop Ruiz, Bishop Diaz, and President Portes Gil opened at 1 p.m. and adjourned at 2 p.m. Officials said an official statement would be issued to foreign correspondents later. The prelates said negotiations are progressing well and expect church services to resume soon.

Mexico City Mexico Ruiz Diaz Portes Gil Ridz

Bank Bandits Fire as They Attempt Hold-Up in Moore

A bank robbery in Moore Oklahoma ended with one bandit killed and another seriously wounded when a police officer fired from the bank transom as they threatened the cashier. Victims included Robert L. Yon of Altoona Pennsylvania wounded and G Healey of New York killed.

Athletics Rout Yankees in Opening of Crucial Series

Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Yankees 11 to 7 in the first game of a five game series at Yankee Stadium. Al Simmons hit his 15th and 16th home runs of the season. Bruno Haas added a homer as did Foxx. Pennock left early, Sheridan relieved, with Wilcy Moore finishing for Philadelphia.

Yankee Stadium Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Athletics New York Yankees Pennock Sherid Wilcey Moore al Simmons Philadelphia Bruno Haas Foxx Storn Fallows Philadel Grove Cochrane Moore Grabowski Dickey Haas Simmony

Robbed Soft Drink Parlor of $400 Cash

St Louis police report the abduction and robbery of Charles Hoebelman, owner of a soft drink parlor, by two men after he withdrew $400 from a bank to cash paychecks. He was forced from his car, but unharmed, and left several blocks away.

ST. Louis Luse Charles Hoebelman Hoebelman

City Discusses Future Plans With New Water Company

City officials meet with Allen Smith of the General Water and Electric Company to review proposed extensions and policy. The talks aim to learn the company’s aims, potential cooperation on lines and a new franchise ordinance, with a late evening meeting planned.

Water Company General Waterworks and Electric Company

Canadian officials push liquor boat search to curb smuggling

Crown Attorney James Ala Jan advocated searching liquor boats for firearms to curb fictitious smuggling on the American side. Allan suggested delaying bail for Alfred J. Woods, dock owner arrested on receiving a stolen camera from newspaper runners who kidnapped a photographer. Woods was later freed on $2,000 bail to report for trial next Tuesday.

Windsor United Stated Timser River Front Woods Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Law Hoover Council At International Falls Justice Dept Wired Deetar Sever Higkey Base Hickey Sec Becket Crutcher Christian Ch Uberman Capital City Carondelet Gravois DeBaliviere DeCiverville Bayer Fines Educate Chief Missourian L. King Souter Robert M. Smith St. James College Brooklyn N. Y Lee R. Mercer North Carolina State College Benjamin Ungerman Syracuse University Son Qoage County John I’. Koester Wesphalia Osage River John Koester, Sr Osage Cnounty Ir Nebraska WOW Station Tudge Oklikhoma Macks NEW Water CO Jenkins General Water and Electric Company Densing Allen Smith General Water and Electing Company Public Service Commission Capital City Water Company Public Services Commission
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