Grand Jury Probe in Hannibal Over High Cost of Everything
The grand jury at the Hannibal circuit court term will probe profiteering amid the high cost of living. Citizens expect action as ice prices rise from 25 to 65 cents per hundred pounds and production costs climb. Ice and other trade prices, plus a government inquiry into food costs, spur calls for enforcement against profiteers. The ice industry faces scrutiny over weighing standards and ordinance enforcement amid rising prices and supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Circuit Court
Roy Hamlin
C. T. Hays
Grand Jury
Frederick Gardner
Missouri
Frank W. McAllister
Change Sought in Auto Parking Law in Hannibal
Hannibal city council committees decide not to change traffic law to permit turning autos in front of Pike cafe near Union Depot. An ordinance to ease downtown congestion will be drafted, limiting standing to 30 minutes on South Main between Fulton and North, and on Broadway between Fourth and South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Union Station
Pike Cafe
H. L. Penfield
Hannibal Union Depot
South Main
Collier Streets
Market Street
South Main Street
Fulton Avenue
North Street
Broadway
Fourth
Traffic limits on Fourth and Fifth streets set at one hour
Traffic laws currently specify a one hour time limit on Fourth and Fifth streets. The rule governs parking duration and enforcement, outlining penalties for overstay and detailing where signage applies. Authorities emphasize compliance to avoid fines and towing actions.
Carter Called To Bedside Of Mother
James Carter, home on furlough from Camp Upport New York, has rushed to the bedside of his mother Harriet Carter who has been critically ill at relatives home at 1225 Walnut Street. Her hand was caught in an electric washing machine causing laceration and blood poisoning. Carter served 14 months with the 340th artillery unit in France and will return to duty after four more weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carter
France
Harriet Carter
Walnut Street
Entertain Board of Park Methodist
The official Park Methodist church board was entertained Thursday night at a chicken dinner in Snn E'Carte clubhouse. Guests included J. R. Blackwood, Dr. J. J. Bourn, and J. R. Bozarth, with L. McCartney, Herbert Ellis, R. E. Hoffman, R. L. Haydon, Harry Culler, T. T. McKinney, J. L. Surdarth, O. B. Palmer, Harry Drake, Rev. F. J. Mapel, C. M. McCullough, A. T. Griffith, and John Lofquist in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Methodist Church
Snn
J. R. Blackwood
J. J. Bourn
J. R. Bozarth
L. McCartney
Herbert Ellis
R. E. Hoffman
R. L. Haydon
Harry Culler
T. T. McKinney
J. L. Surdarth
O. B. Palmer
Harry Drake
Talbot Enters Real Estate Business in Hannibal
H. P. Talbot, previously in the livery business in Hannibal, has opened a real estate office. The new business is located in the old Farmers' & Merchants' bank building at North Main and Center streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Talbot
Hannibal
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
North Main and
Center Streets
Willys Denies Interest in Overland Tire Stock and Business
John N. Willys denies any personal or controlled company interest in Overland Tire Company stock or its business. He states that none of Overland Tire products are handled by Willys-Overland Company or any interests he controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Tire Company
Willys-Overland Company
Warrant Issued for Man in Carnival Assault Attempt
A state warrant was issued in Judge John H. Totsch's court for James White a grocery man charged with attempted criminal assault on 16 year old Clara Harrison. The incident occurred Friday night after a carnival when White allegedly tried to assault her while she walked home. Harrison escaped and notified her father as deputies searched Hannibal for White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Totsch
James White
Clara Harrison
White
Lindell Avenue
Virgil Helton
Hannibal
Funeral of John A Stone and Son Held From Church
The bodies of John A. Stone assistant cashier of Hannibal National Bank and his son John Allen Stone 13 drowned in the Mississippi River north of Hannibal were buried beside each other at Mount Olivet cemetery following a 4 p.m. service at the First Christian church led by Rev. C H Winders. Masons and Knights Templar provided grave services. Stone was past master of Hannibal lodge. The church was crowded as Rev Winders praised the leadership and father son bond amid the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Stone
Hannibal National Bank
John Allen Stone
Mississippi River
Hannibal
Mount Olivet
First Christian Church
C. H. Winders
Stone
Hannibal Lodge
Masons
Excaliber Commandry
Knights Templar
Mr. Stone
Winders
Moose Lodge In Membership Drive
Joseph E. Casey of Ottawa Newfoundland, organizer for the Loyal Order of Moose, aids Hannibal lodge in a weeks long campaign to boost membership. Casey and E A Gwinner, secretary of the local lodge, attended a Quincy lodge meeting this week while a sign in New York touts coffee and a roll for 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Casey
Ottawa
Loyal Order of Moose
Hannibal
Mr. Casey
E. A. Gwinner
Quincy
New York
Pinning French Honor Badge on Forrest Delayed to Monday
Due to Captain W. H. Williams absence the presentation of the French Medal of Honor to Sergeant Arthur J. Forrest is postponed from Friday to Monday afternoon at 4 15 at the Star Theater. Sergeant R. Haeussermann, in charge of the local army recruiting station, announced the change after receiving Captain Smith's message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Williams
Hannnibal
Arthur J. Forrest
Sergent R. Haeussermann
Haeussermann
Smith
Hannibal
Star Theater
State Worker Will Preach Next Sunday Park Methodist
Rev G A Shadwick field secretary for the Sunday School department of the Missouri conference will lecture at Park Methodist Mexico Missouri at 11 am Sunday and again at 8 pm The pastor Rev F J Mapel will preach at both services The monthly communion service will be observed at each service The church enters the final month of the present conference year with the conference to be held in Mexico starting September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Shadwick
Mexico
Park Methodist Church
F. J. Mapel
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL
Mr and Mrs William M Smith of North Seventh street arrived home Friday from a trip to Denver and Colorado Springs Colo While Mr Smith attended a convention of undertakers at Denver Mrs Kate Martin of Birch street is visiting her daughter in Kansas City She recently returned from Boston Mass where she spent several weeks with her son James Martin and wife formerly of Hannibal She also visited New York
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William M. Smith
North Seventh Street
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colo
Kate Martin
Birch Street
Kansas City
Boston
Mass
James Martin
Hannibal
New York
Pauline Frederick
Goldwyn
Orpheum Theater
Cosmo Hamilton
Willard Mack
Miss Frederick
Kingsley Sherwood
Sydney Ainsworth
Marion Roche
Mrs. Sherwood
Hines Letter to Wilson on Rail Wage Problem
Letter discusses wage and rate decisions in rail transport. It argues for coordinated powers between the railroad administration and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The piece emphasizes public interest and the need for final authority representing the public in wage and rate outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Epee
Watch the Little Pimples They Are Nature's Warning
Warns against skin pimples and diseases and promotes S. S. S. blood medicine as the sole cure from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta. Advises readers to send a history of their case to the chief medical adviser for free instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Rates to Fund Raised Wages Urged by City Official
A city official explains that new rates must be set to secure funds for higher wages. The conclusion follows from recent developments cited in the report, underscoring the financial necessity and implications for budgeting and public services.
Sonora Agrarian Law Threatens US Land Holdings
Washington reports that a Sonora agrarian law, enacted by Governor Calles, could expropriate American investments totaling millions. US complaints to the State Department argue the bonds issued are invalid, expropriation is arbitrary, and settlements would force sale to Mexicans in yearly installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Sonora
Mexico
Calles
State Department
Department
Carranza
United States
Mexican Paymaster Robbed Near Border
Marfa Texas July 31 Captain M Palma paymaster for the Mexican federal army on the border arrived here en route to Ojinaga Chihuahua reported today he had been robbed of 20000 dollars in gold which he said was to pay the troops Investigation by civil and military authorities here failed to develop any evidence that the paymaster had been robbed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Texas
M. Palma
Toojinaga
Chihuahua
Ojinaga
Movie and stage bill at multiple theaters
Pictures Today features Ruth Roland in The Tiger's Trail at Quincy Teater with Pete Morrison in a comedy. William Farnum stars in The Spoilers. Fatty Arbuckle appears in Fatty the Mermaid and in Cheating at Gem Theater. Belasco Theater presents Be A Little Sport with Albert Ray and Eleanor Fair. Star Theater shows Still Small Voice. Norma Talmadge headlines The Children in the House at Savoy. Mary McLaren in An Amazing Wife at Princess. The Masked Marvel headlines Colonial. Kinogram adds vaudeville. Little Women at Family Theater plus Ford Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Teater
Ruth Roland
Pete Morrison
Belasco Theater
Albert Ray and
Eleanor Fair
Star Theater
Gem Theater
Fatty Arbuckle
Savoy Theater
Norma Talmadge
Family Theater
Little Women
Ford Weekly
Princess Theater
Mary McLaren
Asiatic Turkish Army Threat For Allies
Uneasiness in peace conference circles over Asiatic Turkey where six divisions under Kemal Pasha threaten allied forces. Turkish troops concentrate chiefly around Erzurum and near Trebizond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Turkey
Kemal Pasha
Erzercum
Trebizond
Second Division Men Lead Homeward Move in War-Torn Units
The first unit of the renowned second Division, the 57th regiment of infantry, has arrived in New York from Brest aboard the Princess Matotka. Remaining division units are at sea. the Cheorre Washington is due Monday carrying the supply company and second battalion of the 6th regiment along with several smaller detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brest
Princess Matotka
Cheorre Washington
6Th Regiment
Awards ship contract for battleship Massachusetts
Secretary Daniels announced before leaving for the Pacific coast that a contract for the construction of battleship No od, to be named the Massachusetts, has been awarded to the Fore River Shipbuilding corporation, Quincy, Mass. The ship will be of 43,200 tons displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Pacific Coast
Nood
Massachusetts
Fore River Ship-building Corporation
Quincy
Mass
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Hannibal News
C. H. Ling
Union Street
Carter
Board of Park Methodist
Talbot
John N. Willys
Overland Automobile
CAT Tales
Golty
Dicky Dippy
Joe Blimp
Joe
Thunder Joe
Sinnott
John A. Stone and Son
Moose Lodge
William Farnum
Fatty the Memaid
Colonial Theater
Asiatic
Orpheum
Keokuk and
Nauvoo
Beautiful
Mississippi
Keokuk
Parker
Boland
Princess
Savoy
Rescoe Arbuckle In “Cheating
Gollar Line
Fred Bruegge
Agt
Helen Blair
Davenport
Rock Island
Burlington
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