Escaped Prisoner Search Proves Futile Near Clarence Mo
Farmers with sheriffs deputies and bloodhounds scoured a five mile radius around Clarence Missouri for Wilford J Lankford alias Harry Wells after his escape from Train 66 Saturday night The trail reportedly ran to a point where an automobile possibly picked him up authorities notified telephones and nearby towns to watch for him The Bevier Lankford household denied knowledge of his whereabouts while authorities suspect possible help from relatives Continued on Page 3.
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Clarence
Wilford J. Lankford
Harry Wells
Lankford
John Walker
Macon
Missouri
Koch
Schmidt
Neff
Shelby County
George Koch
Clarence Lankford
Bird Adair
Adair
Burington
Undertaking Establishment
Quincy
Wilford Lankford
Bevier
Lankfords
Matty
Beyter
Late Developments In Big Murder Case
Robert Bumster worsened Monday while Sheriff James Simmons showed improvement. Wounded prisoner Clarence Lankford denied charges of Emil Licht’s murder as investigators linked him to Harry Wells, Wilford Lankford’s alias. Inquest for Frank Vacha held. city offers 200 reward for killer(s). Dr Otis Johnston was called from Hot Springs to aid Bumster and Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Bumbter
James Simmons
Emil R. Licht
Clarence Lankford
Wilford Lankford
Kansas City
Harry’ Wells
Burlington Railroad
Harry Wells
Simmons
Robert Bumster
Hart
Clarence
Frank Vacha
Lankford
Thompson
Otis Johnston
Hot Springs
Hey Wells
Widow learns tragic train death of husband in Cleveland
Mrs. Frank Vacha traveled from Quincy to Cleveland with her husband’s body after he was shot by Clarence Lankford Saturday night. Their baby son Frank Vacha Jr was left with the theater troupe in Quincy as funds to cover expenses were raised by local residents led by Mayor John A. Thompson and Sam Swigard. The Orpheum theater plans a benefit performance to aid the widow and boy, with the touring company aiding in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frank Vacha
Clarence Lankford
Quincy
Orpheum
John A. Thompson
Sam Swigard
Hoeffler
Orpheum Theater
Vacha
Detective Bumster in Critical Condition After Shooting
Reports from St Mary hospital indicate Detective Robert M Bumster has only a fighting chance as doctors describe a severe loss of blood and a last resort blood infusion if he survives until morning His pulse slightly improved at midnight but prognosis remains grim for the 54 year old officer who faced long term health issues and limited mobility after an earlier leg injury
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St. Mary Hospital
Robert M. Bumster
Quincy
Bumater
Broadway
Fred Scharnhorst
Bumster
Clarence Langford
Frank Vacha Remembered by Brotherhood at Funeral
The report notes Frank Vacha’s funeral with flowers on his coffin and tributes from company members. J J Freiburg reassured the mother about expenses while the boy and Mr Vacha received care during the event. After services in Cleveland, Mrs Vacha returns to Quincy to rejoin her company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Vacha
J. J. Freiburg
Frank Vacha
Cleveland
Roy Named Secretary to Judge Floyd Thompson
Arthur Roy has been named secretary to Supreme Judge Floyd Thompson and will start soon in Springfield. The $3,000 yearly post is described as of great importance, with Roy selected after support from the Rock Island bar and Adams county influence. States Attorney Roy Adair has not chosen a successor yet, but an able appointee will assist in prosecuting the Emil Licht murder case and the shooting of Frank Vacha, plus cases involving Sheriff James Simmons and Bob Rumester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Roy
Floyd Thompson
Springfield
Adams County
Roy
Rock Island
Roy Adair
Rey
Emil Licht
Frank Vacha
James Simmons
Bob Rumester
Welcome Home Plans Bring Wide Community Meeting
An evening gathering in the Chamber of Commerce aims to finalize plans for welcoming the Thirty hard division boys from Illinois. Relatives from Quincy and Prairie division towns are invited to help organize a reception, parade, and picnic events at Parker Heights with many local Machine Gunners companies expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Quincy
Prairie Division
Parker Heights
Train Held By Tom Johns Brought Surgeon To Quincy
Wabash offices in Quincy credited Tom Tolins for arranging a Sunday noon visit by Dr. Francis Reder of St Louis to consult with local surgeons on Sheriff Simmons and Detective Bumster. Dr Reder’s train missed Hannibal connections. Dr W H Baker appealed for help and Johns held the Wabash train to restore the link.
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Tom Johns
Quincy
Tom Tolins
Wabash
Quincey
Francis Reder
Str. Louis
Sheriff Simmons
Bumster
Reder
Hannibal
W. H. Baker
Johns
Doctor Sought To Save Detective Bumster’s Life
Dr Otis Johnston has been summoned from Hot Springs Arkansas to treat Detective Robert Bumster in Quincy. Bumster requested Johnston’s visit and a telegram confirms the doctor is departing Slot Springs on the first train after a two week absence from Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bumster
Otis Johnson
Dr. Johnston
Hot Springs
Ark
Quincy
Bumster
Ike
Johnston
Slot Springs
Quincey
Lost Ad Reunites Owner With $3000 Worth of Papers
A Whig lost ad led to the recovery of over $3,000 in War Savings stamps and papers. The ad, offering a liberal reward, appeared in Sunday and Monday issues and proved Whig lost ads reliably draw reader honesty and swift returns.
Arrest Of This Man In Rogues Gallery Tale
Wilford J. Lankford alias Starry Wells, escaped fugitive from justice, fled a Burlington train Saturday night during a revolver duel. Described in Kansas City rogues gallery as 25, light blue eyes, dark chestnut hair, tattoo of nude woman and serpent on chest, scar above right eyebrow. Identified with Wells and Adair as brothers, arrested in Kansas City on pilfering charges, occupation waiter. Prisoner in county jail about 28, slender, 5 feet T inches, 130 pounds, long sandy hair, wore dark blue suit when shot by Sheriff Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford J. Lankford
Starry Wells
Justice
Burlington
Rogue’s Gallery of
Kansas City
Lankford
Robert Bumster
Clarence Lankford
Quincy
Mupgeed
Wells and
Adair
Wells
Tie
Sherff Simmons
Simmons Shows Improvement In His Condition
Big Jim Simmons rests in St Mary hospital and smokes a cigar as deputies report him improving. Doctors say recovery is likely with bullets to be removed later and no current probing of wounds. His mother visits nightly and praises his fight spirit. Detective Scharnhorst notes he remains talkative.
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Big Jim” Simmons
St. Mary Hospital
Henry Reinold
Reinold Way
Sheriff Simmons
Big Jim
Jerry Akers
Simmons
Fred Scharnhorst
Marriage Licenses Albert W Steinkamp and Ruth A Bunte
Albert W Steinkamp and Ruth A Bunte obtain marriage licenses in Quincy. The filing entry lists the couple's names and location as the recordable details.
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Albert W Steinkamp
Suing Legal
Ruth A. Bunte
Quincey, Legal
Lankford Claims Alias in Licht Murder Case
Deputy Sheriff Henry Reinold reads a warrant naming Clarence Lankford alias Bird Adair for the Emil Licht pawnbroker murder. Lankford insists his name is HI. F. B. Adair and is held under guard with few allowed to identify him. Detectives and Burlington agents identify him, while associates deny knowledge as authorities prepare for possible trial.
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Henry Reinold
Clarence Lankford
Bird Adair
Emil Licht
Quincy
Lankford
Adair
HI. F. B. Adair
Reinold
Keokuk
Clarence
Tie
Clarence Standay
Licht
Frank Mason
Fred Troltz
Wansase City
Harry Wells
James Simmons
TL. O. Collins
Pat Piercy
Henry Meise
Hampshire
Third
Fourth
Fred Smith
Zack Cissna
Wichita Bul
Burlington
C.C. Carlyle
Bevier
Wilford Lankford
Marty Wells
State Prison of
Missouri
Dearing
Taylor
Sherif Wiliam Meffords
Palmyra
Henry Harris
Mainibal
Stamper
Burlington Railroad
Sherif Jack Convers
Smith
Quincey
Sealed verdict finds Dr. J W Ireland not guilty
In a damage suit filed by Miss Anna Wells for 5000 dollars she claimed injuries after jumping from a carriage rented from Dr. J W Ireland during a runaway. The sealed verdict opened Monday in circuit court and favored the defendant, Dr. Ireland, who was defended by John W Wail.
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Dumage
Miss Anna Wells
J. W. Ireland
Misa Wells
Wilson
Behmiedeskamp
Dr. Ireland
John W. Wail
Surgeons Focus on Shock Over Wounds in Sheriff Case
Surgeons treating Sheriff Simmons and Detective Bumster emphasize the nervous condition called shock, often overpowering assessments of wounds. They defer probing for bullets, using saline and stimulants to stabilize hearts. Bumster shows fluctuating but improving nervous health. Simmons has three bullets, one near the spine, one in the left lung, one in the cheek, while Bumster’s cheek and jaw wound lies between entry and exit.
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Quincy
Francis Reder
St. Louis
Bumster
Sheriff Simmons
Bamsters
Shrapnell and Russell Aschenbrenner Return From Overseas
Shrapnell and Russell Aschenbrenner have returned to the United States and are at Camp Grant awaiting discharge. A message to his mother in Quincy confirms arrival in Charleston and transfer through St. Louis on the way to Camp Grant. The son had been overseas since August with the Thirtieth Division, leaving Quincy May 27 for Camp Gordon.
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Russell Aschenbrenner
United States
Camp Grant
HI. Aschenbrenner
Vine Street
Charleston
S. C
St. Louis
Young Aschenbrenner
Quincy
Camp Gordon
Teenager Charged With Taking $100 From Butcher
Clarence Clase, 17, was arraigned in county court on charges of stealing $100 from Joseph H. Otte at 640 Payson avenue. The theft occurred in small amounts at different times. Judge Wolfe released him on parole to repay the money and court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Clase
Joseph H. Otte
Payson Avenue
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Emma M Smith
Mrs Emma M Smith died at her home 1854 Broadway on Monday morning after bronchial pneumonia. She was born in Gilmer township March 1 1859 and lived there until her marriage to J I Smith October 23 1890. A Adams county resident over 50 years she belonged to First Union Congregational church. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Kit Hudson of Quincy and Mrs Elmer Baden of Springfield one sister Mrs W H Michels Camp Point one brother Gus Henning Bowen and two grandchildren Gladys Hudson and Charlotte Jaden. Funeral from 1854 Broadway at 3 pm Wednesday with private burial in Greenmount cemetery. viewing 7 to 8 pm tonight.
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Emma M. Smith
Broadway
Smith
Gilmer Township
J. I. Smith
Adams County
First Union Congregational Church
Kit Hudson
Quincy
Elmer Baden
Springfield
W. HL. Michels
Camp Point
Gus Henning
Bowen
Gladys Hudson
Charlotte Jaden
Greenmount Cemetery
Confiscation of Hoop Nets and Court Actions Across River
News briefs report confiscation of hoop nets eight miles below Quincy for alleged fishing violations with three wardens patrolling the Mississippi River until the season ends. A damage suit over a two year court delay continues, while a will awards $1 to each child and leaves the rest to Bertha Hillman. A divorce suit cites infidelity drunkenness and cruelty with custody sought for four children.
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Charles Clarke
Tegan Laker
Fish and Ga‘re
Mississippi River
Quincey Moomaday
One Man Did Shooting On The Burlington Train
Brakeman McKenzie testified at an inquest that only one man fired on the Burlington No. 56 train near Clarence, Missouri, killing Francis Vacha and wounding Chief-elect Robert Bumster and Sheriff Jim Simmons during the March night ride to Quincy. He identified the assailant as the tall man likely Clarence Lankford alias Wild Adair. The jury ruled Vacha died from a self-contained gunshot wound inflicted by an unknown shooter on the train while en route to Quincy. Mrs. Vacha testified about her husband’s injuries and the mournful aftermath in the smoker and chair cars.
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Robert Bumster
Jim Simmons
Francis Vacha
Quincy
Burlington
WLC
McKenzie
Freiburg
Arguna
Simmons
Clarence Lankford
Wild Adair
Vacha
Macon
Lawrence Amen
Clarence
Mr. McKenzie
Bumster
Sumons
Beth
Lankford
Weather outlook with light to moderate changes expected
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies across several states with little temperature change. River forecast shows the Mississippi rising from Muscatine to Louisiana at about three tenths to four tenths of a foot over the next 24 hours.
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Muscatine
Louciasgana
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Abe Martin
Fern Moots
Bob” Bumster
Wilford J. Lankford, Alias
Deries
Ireland
Shrapnell
Terman Titserhrink
Riley Trogden
Eircutt
Essen
Drink
Henrietta Hillman
Anna Meyer
Mollie Dettle
William Hillman
William
Bertha Hillman
Joey Ferig
Charlie Ferig
Clara Dean
Shoemaker
Davenport Ee
Cedar Rapids
la Wapello
Koithsburg
Ottumwa
Keokuk Ld
Aes
Warsaw Quine
Vie
Louisiana
Wae
St Touts
Sis
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