Jury Frees George Branham After Four Hours of Balloting
After four hours of deliberation the jury found George Branham not guilty of homicide in the December altercation with Mrs. Grace Johnson. Branham, ... in Palmyra county jail since December 23, 1919, smiled as the verdict was read. The trial spanned two days with testimonies from defense and state witnesses, and Branham testified he did not strike Mrs. Johnson.
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George Branham
Branham
Grace Johnson
Palmyra
Hays
George L Branham
Robert Johnson
Attourney Nelson
Medicinal Value of S. S. S. Widely Recognized
Medicinal value of S. S. S. is celebrated as building up circulation and blood purity to fend off disease. The ad claims it treats catarrh rheumatism eczema boils pimples skin eruptions malaria and other blood impurity disorders. It touts roots and herbs used for over fifty years and invites readers to request free medical literature from Swift Laboratory Atlanta chief medical adviser.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Branham Brothers Testimony In Alley Fight Trial
Witnesses recall the Branham boys resuming woodwork after an alley fight while other testimony places them as not seen sawing wood later. Ruby Luckett Mrs Mayme Carrico and Mrs Reba Reddon testified they did not see the Branham boys in the yard. Willard Gibbs recounts a message to a Johnson brother as Mrs Johnson suffers another stroke and historical attacks.
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Joseph Branham
Ruby Luckett
Mayme Carrico
Reba Reddon
Branham
Willard Gibbs
Robert Johnson
Johnson
Gibbs
Waelder Accused of Firearm Incident in Hannibal
State authorities investigate claims that Fred Waelder druggist fired four or five shots at a Negro in his Hannibal store. Two charges are pending in Hannibal Court, with a continuance likely due to the Branham murder trial. Waelder faces a threaten-to-kill charge against James P. Hinton, cashier of Hannibal National Bank. Attorney H. Jay Heather of Palmyra represents him.
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Fred Waelder
Hannibal
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
Attornney
Roy Hamlin
Branham
Waelder
C. T. Hays
James P. Hinton
Hannibal National Bank
H. Jay Heather
Palmyra
Dr. C. P. Glahn Dies In Palmyra Home
The Palmyra physician Dr. C P Glahn died at his home at 12 30 pm Wednesday after a three week illness He served as examining physician for Marion county exemption board during the war and had practiced in Palmyra for 17 years Born in Shelby county Missouri he was 40 He belonged to the Christian church Survived by his wife four brothers and three sisters Attorney Ben Glahn of Palmyra is a brother.
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C. P. Glahn
Palmyra
Gahn
Marion County
St. Louis
Shelby County
Christian Church
Ben Glahn
Boonville Giant Pleads Guilty To Board Bill Fine
Tom Powers a 17 year old Beconville Missouri giant weighing about 181 1 4 pounds and six feet six inches tall was arraigned in Judge Allen E. Dent's court on a $65 75 board bill to W H Parker of Hannibal He reached a settlement and Powers pleaded guilty receiving a $5 fine plus costs which he paid and was released.
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Tom Powers
Beconville
Allen E. Dent
W. H. Parker
Hannibal
Powers
Marion County Farm Sells For 333 Per Acre
Elmer E. Gardhouse bought the 120 acre farm known as the Clarence A. Deering place at 333 per acre, totaling 40000 dollars. The property lies on the Hannibal Palmyra Rock road south of Palmyra. Gardhouse plans to raise Poland China hogs on the site.
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Marion County
Palmyra
Hannibal-Palmyra — Rock Road
Elmer E. Gardhouse
Clarence A. Deering
Gardhouse
Airplane Flights Slated In Hannibal Week Of May 24
Hannibal will host airplane flights over the city and surrounding countryside for a full week starting May 24. The Patterson-Kliene carnival shows arrive with this event, announced by the Moose Club of Hannibal which is bringing the entertainment to town.
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Hannibal
Patterson-Kliene
Moose Club of
Railway Clerks Hold Big Dance in Mathew-Columbus Hall
Hannibal Railway Clerk's Union held its second annual ball Wednesday night in Mathew-Columbus hall on Broadway with a large attendance. A six-piece orchestra furnished the music. There were a number of out-of town visitors present.
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Hannibal
Mrs. Camery Remains Arrive In Hannibal
The body of Mrs. Sarah Camery who died in St. Louis arrived in Hannibal on Wednesday and was taken to the home of her daughter Mrs. J. W. Earhard at 201 Dowling Street. Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM Friday followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Sarah Camery
St. Louis
Hannibal
Fire damages parish house on West Lyon street
A parish house of the Lutheran church on West Lyon street suffered a fire around 10:30 Wednesday morning. Investigators believe a matchbox left in a wardrobe in the furnace room started the blaze. The main floor escaped damage. Estimated loss about $100.
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West Lyon Street
Miss Tessmer Weds Charles B Dryden at Home
The marriage of Miss Catherine Tessmer daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Tessmer of 618 South Main to Charles B Dryden was solemnized at 1 30 oclock Wednesday afternoon in the Tessmer home. Rev James Moore pastor of the South Side Christian church performed the ceremony. Mr Dryden is a Burlington railroad fireman. The couple leave in the afternoon for Mexico Missouri to visit his relatives for several days then return to Hannibal to reside with the bride's parents.
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Catherine Tessmer
W. F. Tessmer
South Main Street
Charles B. Dryden
Tessmer
James Moore
South Side
Miss Snyder Delays Trip To Oakland
Miss Clara Snyder of 1221 Valley street delays planned westward trip after accepting a long distance marriage proposal from Arthur Manchester in Oakland California. She said a message from Manchester asked her to wait for further notice and she will not leave Friday as planned.
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Clara Snyder
Valley Street
Arthur Manchester
Oakland
Calif
West
Miss Snyder
Whig
Manchester
Hawley Set to Work Near Rock Island Levee Project
Fred Hawley, engineer on the Kisner, returned from Rock Island and said the government plans to start five miles of levee construction nearby. The Kisner would be used in connection with the work.
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Fred Hawley
Rock Island
Hawley
Infant Son Of Roy Long Dies
Melvin Eugene, 26 day old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Long, died at 415 Broadway. Remains were moved to Schwartz's parlors and will be returned to the home. The body will be sent to Mount Sterling Illinois tomorrow for interment.
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Melvin Eugene
Roy Long
Broadway
Schwartz
Mount Sterling
Hannibal Playhouses Screens Pauline Fredericks Show
Pauline Fredericks stars in Bonds of Love and His Double Experience at Hannibal Playhouses with Broadway star appeal and feature pictures. President Wilson enjoyed a long auto ride in Rock Creek Park with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson amid sunny Washington on April 29.
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Pauline Fredericks
President Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Rock Creek Park
Grayson
Divorced Over Spirit Love Messages From Far West
Mrs Lillian P Clayton won a divorce decree after alleging her husband Revert C Clayton eloped to Seattle in 1918 with Wellington Glover's wife while she stayed in Portage Wisconsin. Evidence included letters stating daily love messages from the deceased Mrs Glover.
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Chicago
Lillian P. Clayton
Pacific Coast
Clayton
C. Clayton
Seattle
Wellington Glover
Clothing firm indicted for profiteering in New York
Syracuse April 28 Weed's Inc a Binghamton clothing firm was indicted on eight counts of profiteering Based on testimony by millionaire T B Crary who said he paid 60 for a suit that cost 3250
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Syracuse
Weed's, Inc
Binghampton Clothiers
T. B. Crary
Milionaire
Jungle Nursery to Be Part of Circus
Fred Buchanan owner of the Yankee Robinson Circus brings a Jungle Nursery to Quincy for the May 3 visit. A school tent with a Marm teaches circus children reading writing and arithmetic. Animals join baby elephants bears camels and goats at the Nursery as caretakers prepare the first circus education. Visitors may tour the Nursery during the show’s visiting hours at 1 and 7 p.m. prior to performances.
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Fred Buchanan
Yankee Robinson Circus
Quincy
Circus
Buchanan
Camel
Mother Bear
Baby Brain
Papa Elephant
Peter
Mother Monkey
Jocko
Catch by Speaker Seals Cleveland Victory Over Chicago
In Cleveland on April 23 Speaker’s leaping grab of Jackson’s seventh inning drive saved the game, aiding Cleveland to a 5-4 win over Chicago. Kerr exited early for Chicago. Wilkinson struggled in relief. Key hits came from Jourdan and Schalk, with Wood and Weaver contributing for Chicago. Final: Chicago 4, Cleveland 5. Time 1:45. Umpires Hildebrand and Evans.
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Speaker
Jackson
Cleveand Grounds
Chicago
Kerr
R. H
O. A
EB Liebold
Seees
Weaver
Tae
Cotling
Felsch
Wilkinson
E. Graney
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Jourdan
Risberg
O-L
Schalk
Cwn Eeeeeae
Possesee
Seer
DO Wilkinson
Murphy
Ess
Wood
Rfl Wieseererne Smith
Eee
U Gardner
B -Collins
O'Neill
Bagby
Hildebrand
Evans
Ichicago
Chicago Bunch
al Ndittsburgh
Alexander Ke
Ted
Hicago
Playera
Rel
Plack
Hollacher
Herzog
Merklelb
Paskert
Southworth
Whitted
McKechnie
Grimm
Seeergats
Caton
Wee Ee
Lee
Av Wanrae
Cooper
Nicholson
Wisner
Aes Ee
Fisher
Pittsburgh
Alexander
Flack
Carey
Flee Paskett
McKeerhnie Alexander
St. Louis Beats Detroit in Second Straight Win
St. Louis won its second straight game from Detroit on Wednesday by six to zero, with Leonard pitching well for five innings before surrendering four runs in the sixth. Detroit finished with four runs on nine hits and one error, while St. Louis had six runs on eleven hits and one error. Batteries: Leonard, Alton and Aln smith for Detroit. Shocker and Billings for St. Louis.
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Detroit
Leonard
BR. H. EF
Alton
Alnsmith
Shocker
Billings
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
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Chicago
Washington
American Association
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Umpires chosen for 3 I League opening games
Chicago April 29 President Tearney of the 3 I League has assigned umpires for the opening games of the twentieth annual season to stay. Edward Delave will officiate at Rock Island, H W Jones at Bloomington.
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Chicago
Tearney
Edward Delave
Rock Island
H. W. Jones
Bloomington
Late Inning Rally Halts Heston Philadelphia Tilt
In Philadelphia on Wednesday the game between Heston and Philadelphia stretched to the 14th inning and tied 7 all. Kinney wildness and Dykes errors gave Boston a narrow lead early, while Jones faltered and sensational fielding by Foster saved the locals. Welch and Perkins doubled to knot the score in the late innings as the batteries featured Jones Kinney and the Boston battery of Russell Rommel Martin Perkins.
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Philadelphia
Heston
Kinney
Jones, Russell
Walters
Kinney, Rommel
Martin
Perkins
St Boniface Nines Dominate St John 83 to 28 Baseball
The St Boniface nine defeated St John by 83 to 28 in a Wednesday afternoon game on the St Boniface diamond. Lineups and scoring details note E Ostermiller H Moss and others for St John, and B Gelise Entrup Dieker and Hummert for St Boniface as the teams exchanged innings with St Boniface pulling away early.
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St. Boniface
St. John School
St. John
E. Ostermiller
H. Moss
A. Altgiibers Sa
Winking
E. Terwelp
A. Kullman
F. Ostermiller
Jefferson Teams Play Defeat Fifth Graders on School Diamond
Fifth grade team of Jefferson school defeated the third and fourth grades on the school diamond Wednesday afternoon. Most players were members of the junior league.
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Jefferson School
Philadelphia Americans announce pitcher releases
The Philadelphia Americans release pitcher Gibnon to Joplin Missouri, pitcher Grewell to Jersey City International League, and catcher John Walker to Akron International.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Americans
Gibnon
Joplin
Grewell
Jersey City
John Walker
Akron
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