Jury Declares Claude Dudley Not Guilty in Assault Case
In Hannibal Court of Common Pleas a jury acquitted Claude C. Dudley of assault against Marion Stewart after a brief deliberation. The case stemmed from a year‑old dispute on Stewart’s Withers Mill area farm. Dudley testified self defense against Stewart who allegedly threatened with an iron hook. the four pound club charge was denied. A. M. Wailer presided in Judge Hays’ absence.
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Marion Stewart
Marion County
Stewart
Dudley
Withers Mill
A. M. Wailer
Moberly
C. T. Hays
Charles Noel
John O'Donnell
Popular Couple Wed In Hannibal Church
Miss Mary G. Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Scott and George W Grimm were married Tuesday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Rev Father D F Sullivan officiating Attendants were Miss Aileen Scott and Kendrick O Daniel An informal reception at the bride home followed and the couple left for a short honeymoon trip to Chicago They will reside at 708A Birth street upon return
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Mary G. Scott
J. M. Scott
Colling Street
George W. Grimm
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father D. F. Sullivan
Aileen Scott
Kendrick O'Daniel
Floyd Hedges
Center Street
Margaret Wilson
Church Street
Mabel Turley
Dan Hurley
South Seventh Street
John Welch
Church of Inmaculate Conception
Herman Riedel
Philip Miller
John Mulvihill
Mary Clune
Kate Kelly
Miss Hurley
Record hog price set in St Louis market
In St Louis Missouri on April 25 hogs on the local market topped a new record selling at $21 per hundredweight. The prior record stood at $20.90.
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ST. Louis
Inside bathing for health and cleansing before breakfast
The article extols daily morning internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate to remove internal waste, improve skin, breath, and digestion. It claims toxins enter blood via lymph ducts and promises quick improvement in headaches, bad taste, dull tongue, and constipation.
Loyal canteen workers praised in Hannibal
Headed by Mrs Thomas Anderson the Red Cross canteen workers more than fifty in number have performed sprendi work for returning soldiers passing through Hannibal since the department opened. They provide apples cigarets cakes coffee and other refreshments to thousands of soldiers and sailors. Their loyal service is welcomed by troops who visit the main lobby of the Hannibal union station where letters can be written and comforts provided.
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Thomas Anderson
Red Cross
Hannibal
Sam
Hannibal Union Station
Salvation Army
Bove
Royal Neighbors Have Good Session
An interesting meeting of Marie Camp No. 1260 Royal Neighbors was held Monday night in Security hall with a large attendance. Two applications were received and the same number of candidates were initiated. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Annie Crowley Mrs. Sarah Smith and Mrs. Bertha Brunty and daughter Miss Frances as hostesses.
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Security Hall
Annie Crowley
Sarah Smith
Bertha Brunty
Frances
Home Dry Cleaning Touts Gasoline Solution
An old advertisement promotes home dry cleaning using gasoline and Solvite soap to clean garments and fabrics outdoors. It claims quick savings of five to ten dollars and promises no fading shrinking or wrinkling when following directions.
Dog Murphy Dies in St. Louis Former Hannibal Democrat Leader
Eugene E. Murphy known as Doc Murphy, a longtime Democratic power in Hannibal First ward, died last Friday in St. Louis. He worked in Burlington machine shops, helped swing local politics, and leaves several children and a sister in St. Louis. Funeral services were held at his daughter’s home before a Mass at Lawrence O'Toole's church and burial at Calvary Cemetery.
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Eugene E
Doc) Murphy
Hannibal
St. Louis
Doc” Murphy
Burlington Machine Shops
Murphy
Mary Murphy
Golden Gates Looked Good To This Boy
Private Henry C. Koch, son of Hannibal residents, returns from Siberia with the American Expeditionary Forces. He recalls the Golden Gate and Statue of Liberty, details his voyage from Vladivostok to San Francisco, and notes fellow Hannibal comrades stationed at Vladivostok with brief mentions of others in Archangel and travel through Japanese ports.
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France
Golden Gate
San Francisco
States
Henry C. Koch
George Koch
West Broadway
Siberia
United States
Koch
Hannibal
Camp Freemont
Calif
Vladivostok
Siberian
Manila
Guam
Honolulu
Frisco
Ramy
Hannibal Boys
George Grace
Ratcliffe
Morris Fitzgerald
Quincy
Leland Young
Palmyra
Grace
Young
Fitzgerald
Jake Bloom
Bloom
Archangel
Russia
Catholic Ladies Plan Dance At Mathew Columbus Club
The Hannibal council Knights of Columbus auxiliary prepares a dance and card party Friday from 9 to 12 at the Mathew Columbus club on Broadway. The Mask Twain orchestra will provide the music.
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Hannibal Council of the Knights of Columbus
Mathew-Columbus Club
Broadway
Mask Twain
Palmyra Man Back From Navy Serves Oath
Francis Nelson, a former seaman in the United States Navy, returned to Palmyra at noon Tuesday and immediately took the oath prescribed for supervising school officials in Marion county. He was elected to the post after a rose contest, while Miss Frankie Connell of Hannibal had claimed the office earlier. Nelson was discharged last week at Norfolk and delayed his return via Washington. The dispute over his qualification was raised by Connell, and the matter has been sent to the state attorney general for opinion amid ongoing questions.
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Francis Nelson
Seoman
United States
Palmyra
Court House
Marion County
Frank W. Lane
Frankie Connell
Hannibal
Nelson
Norfolk
Washington
Conness
Hannibal Unit Seeks Stop-Over on Demobilization Trip
Efforts to win stop-over privileges for Company E 139th Infantry on route to Camp Tunston to be demobilized. The regiment recently landed at an eastern port and pressure mounted Tuesday on Senator Spencer and Congressman Romieu. Spencer telegraphed the War Department and may secure the halt. If granted, a large parade is planned in Hannibal to honor the soldiers.
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139Th Infantry
Camp Tunston
Senator Spencer
Romiue
Spencer
War Department
Hannibal
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL
Rev Charles B Boving former pastor of First Presbyterian visited Hannibal on Tuesday from Vares Mo where he attended a ministers meeting. He leads a pastorate at Moberly. The Hannibal grand jury is to report at 9 am today before Judge A M Waller. Several key criminal cases docketed including the countercharges against Pauline Vieldy who runs a North Main Street restaurant. Political activity remains steady as parties gear up for the Tuesday May 6 election.
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Hannibal
Charles B. Boving
Pasetor
First Presbyterian Church
Vares
Boving
Mobery
Hannibal Dure
Common News
A. M. Waller
Moberly
Pauline Vieldy
North Main Street
Missouri Amendment Stops Liquor Gifts
In Jefferson City on April 23 the state senate, considering a bone dry enforcement bill, adopted an amendment prohibiting liquor gifts while the measure targets manufacture sale and transportation. Senator McCullough of Knox County argued the change broadens federal prohibition and could bar a person from serving liquor at a wine twist.
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Jefferson City
Senate
McCullough
Knox County
Scores The Whig Morning Baseball Scores Feature
The Whig will print morning scores from major league games and box scores for leaders in each league. Readers will get condensed scores of other games the next day, speeding access for rural route fans who previously waited longer for results.
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Whig
Play Ball Big Leagues Resume After Eight Months Rest
Major leagues return to the field today after an eight month layoff. Players report to spring training sites with caution as teams prepare for exhibition games and the season opener.
Baseball Opens After Eight Month Intermission 1919 Season
New York reports the 1919 baseball season begins after an eight month intermission. National league teams start at as New York visiting Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston, while the American league opens with Boston facing New York. Umpires named include Kien Emslie Rigler Moran O'Day Quigley Byron and Harrison.
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New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
John Heydler
National League Today
Kien and Emslie
Rigler
Moran
O'Day
Quigley
Byron
Harrison
Exhibition Games Feature New York Americans in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn New York Americans 6-9-3 face Brooklyn Nationals 2-7-1 with featured players Russell Ruel Cadore Mamaux and Krueger in an exhibition game setting.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
New York
Americans
Brooklyn Nationals
Russell and
Ruel
Cadore
Mamaux
Krueger
Nationalization of Coal Mines Is Urged
London April 22 Associated Press reports the government inquiry into the UK coal industry reassembled and cleared the way to address larger questions. The panel condemned current control and noted miners favor nationalization as the first issue to be examined in the inquiry. Kalamazoo Michigan April 23 a life term of solitary confinement was imposed on George Aird aged 15 and Arthur W Sterling 20 after pleading guilty to murdering Walter Mattison an artisan in his store last Friday night.
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Associated Press
London
United Kingdom
Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan
George Aird
Arthur W. Sterling
Walter W. Mattison
Artis
Overburdened Mother Pursues Relief in Vegetable Compound
A description of a weary mother’s endless labor across stages of life and the relief she seeks from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The piece notes many women write letters of recommendation praising the product, published in this paper.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Adv
War Exhibit Train Delayed Then Called Off At Carthage
Carthage April 23 the war exhibits train arrived an hour late at 7 40 p m crowds crowded the station and streets autos peaseas. Rain halted plans for a parade and tank display. Sergt M B Chrissie speech was canceled. A partition sale of the Abbe G Bruns estate yielded 300 per acre for 115 acres. Albert to speak Thursday on Getting Together for Peace Thine at Presbyterian church with a big community meeting planned by local groups. Discharges filed by several local soldiers with Circuit Clerk and Recorder Scott.
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Carthage
Cutler
Sergt
M. B. Chrissie
149Th FL. A. Hains
Now &Th
Court House
Abbe G
Bruns
Sid
Townshine
Range 7
John Grunewahl
Albert
Presbyterian Church
Alen J. Albert
America
The
M. P. Berry
J. J. Welch
L. W. Berry
Gordon
Newcomer
Scott
Donald J. Melvin
Fay J. Burkhart
John Duffle
Charles Lowary
David Galbraith
EL ML Hamilton
Jus
A. Spangler
Pjark Jacob Hula
Local News Briefs From Perry City and Surroundings
Mrs. Ray Hergman of Perry visits relatives in the city with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Crawford. Mrs. Maud Field of Williston, N. D., spends time with her mother Mrs. George H. Howland and relatives. Henry T. Grimes of Buckner, UL, stays with relatives here. Mrs. Ardelia McFaddin visits St. Louis. Fay Harner injured at work on the county jail project. Forest Lowe on navy furlough visiting northeast of town. Attorney William I. Coley of Leant St. Louis handles business here. Charles E. K. Johnson returns from Chicago after duties at the King elevator. injuries treated. improving. Eva Baghby dies in Rochester, Minn., Mayo Clinic consult. remains to be interred. funeral plans not set. School election Saturday quiet. Burr H. Swan elected president. Lyndle C. King and Charles A. Hooper join board. Misses Ethel and Gertrude Sneeden return from Phoenix for health. Victory loan tank and crew tour through town draws large crowd and public addresses.
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Ray Hergman
Perry
A. G. Crawford
Maud Field
Williston
N. D
George H. Howland
Henry T. Grimes
Buckner
Ardelia McFaddin
St. Louis
Rchool
Burr H. Swan
Board of Education
Lyndle C. King
Charles A. Hooper
Ethel
Gertrude Sneeden
Phoenix
Ariz
Migs Ethel
Ds Tourtoy
Victory Loan
Easter Program Delights Community at Methodist Church
The Sunday school presented an elaborate Easter program and on Sunday morning at the usual church hour the choir gave a sacred concert that drew a large audience and was highly appreciated.
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Methodist Church
Coir
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CAT Tales
Dicky Dippy
SOE Party
Sore Esti
Sinnott
MRS
Blondy
MR. S
Golden Gates
Private George Koch
Pittsfield, Ill
C. Whittington
Ford
Maine
Princess
Douglas Fairbanks
Arizona
Burton Holmes
Cathay
Savoy
Vivian Martin
Sunset Trail
Wm. S. Hart
Fatty Arbuckle
Betsy Ross
Korn Baking
Chickering & Sons
Amplio
Giles Brothers
West Side Square
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