Youthful bank robber sentenced to five years in Missouri prison
William Mitchell a youth from Canton Missouri was sentenced by Judge W L Crain in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas to five years in the Missouri state prison at Jefferson City for a daylight bank robbery at the Bank of Taylor in Taylor Marion County on January 2 1817 He stole $101 at gunpoint from cashier Mrs Bessie Dearing The case drew attention as Mitchell's parents were not present The sentence included counsel J Will Hays and urged reform and away from evil influences The robbery began when Mitchell parked his car outside the Bank of Taylor and entered with two revolvers forcing Dearing to fill a grip before fleeing toward Quincy The pursuit followed as he abandoned his car and fled on foot Finally arrested in Quincy the youth faced arraignment and a venue change from Palmyra to Hannibal
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William Mitchell
Missouri State
Jefferson City
Bank of Taylor
Taylor
Marion Count
Bessie Dearing
C. W. Dearing
W.L. Crain
Shelby County
Hannibal
Mitchell
Judge Drain
John Mitchell
Quincy
Case
Maywood
Argyle
Iowa
Maywood Bank
Martin
Taylor Road
Quincey
J. W. Dearing
Burlington Station
Tom Connell
Marion County
Palmyra
Drain
Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
The Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism in men and women and regulates bladder issues in children. If not in local drugstores it can be mailed for 1.25 dollars with testimonials available. Billed as a two months treatment from Dr. E Wiall of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
E.W. Fiall
Olive St
St. Louis
Dicky Dippys Diary Thursday Discussion
Dicky Dippy notes a lively Thursday scene with several boys and a dog present. A casual chat unfolds as the observer asks what the discussion concerns, capturing a small, everyday moment.
Denial of 6-Cent Fare Increase by Hannibal Co.
The Missouri Public Service Commission denied Hannibal Railway and Electric's bid to raise streetcar fares to six cents. Hannibal city officials protested, and the order requires six months to file a full inventory, accounting data, and detailed financials from 1915 to 1918, including passenger counts and revenue measures.
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Hannibal Railway and Electric Company
Hannibal
Missouri Public Service Commission
Lewis O'Conner
Noah Simpson
Isannibal Railway and Electric Company
Hannibal Veteran Recalls 6 Inch Shell Fatalities
Arch Carter of Hannibal recounts a Vosges frontline shelling in Alsace Lorraine that killed four soldiers and wounded four others. He explains the shell hit about fifteen feet away while manning a one pounder gun, with gruesome injuries described and no lasting crippling effect on himself. Carter visited Maryville relatives after returning from service with the Sth division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Carter
Hannibal
Carter
Maryville
Vosges
Alsace-Loraine
Cubans Engaged Attorneys to Fight Shoplifting Charges
Lavino Tapio Jesus Hernandez and Lucille Tapio, all claiming Cuban status, were arraigned after Hannibal police arrested them for grand larceny and possession of stolen goods valued at over 300 dollars from multiple Hannibal stores. Attorneys indicated they would fight the charges. bond set at 1000 dollars each. preliminary hearing scheduled for February 18 at 2 p.m. They remain in sheriff custody.
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Lavine
Lucille Tapio
Jesus Hernandez
Hannibal
John H. Totsch
Berryman Henwood
Larry Carstarphen
Lavino Tapio
Hernandez
T W. Mefford
Pete Turner
al McC
Milton Phillips Named Manager for Marion County Livestock Association
Milton Phillips of near Warren in Marion county has been appointed as the first manager of the Marion County Live Stock Shipping association formed by the Marion County Farm Bureau. He is a well known local farmer’s son and will begin selling farmers livestock directly to market terminals, replacing the old method of direct sales to local buyers.
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Milton Phillips
Warren
Maron County
Marion County Live Stock Shipping Association
Marion County Farm Bureau
Mr. Phillips
Marion County
Phillips
Gas Plant In Good Shape Under Local Manager
Thomas C. McKenzie runs the Hannibal gas plant and earns high praise from Detroit consulting engineer Mr. Tippy of the W. E. Moss company. Tippy visits annually and commends McKenzie for excellent work at Hannibal, noting the plant’s splendid condition.
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Hannibal
Thomas C. McKenzie
Blo. Tippy
Detroit
Mich
W. E. Moss
Mr. Tippy
F. A. Tippy
McKenzie
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL DIES OF MRS I J FOREMAN AT 76
Mrs I J Foreman died at her daughter's home 1722 Grace street Hannibal at 4 am age 76. Survived by seven children including Mrs J A Taylor Dallas and Mrs Blaine Graham Hannibal. Remains to be moved to Shelbyville Missouri for funeral and burial. Also notes: local police witnesses in Hannibal and a court entry of a William Mitchell robbery plea and a wedding of Clifton Thurston and Irene Brookeng.
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I. J. Foreman
Blaine Graham
Grace Street
J. A. Taylor
Dallas
Texas
W. HH. Morris
Kansas City
Hannibal
A. HL. Foreman
Marysville
W. H. Foreman
Leonard
H. B. Foreman
Clarence
George Foreman
Denver
Colo
Shelbyville
Frank Hanson’s repeat jail spell ends with fresh 30 day term
Frank Hanson of Hannibal, freed after six months, returned to the red light district, drew a knife on a woman Thursday, and was jailed again. Judge Allen E. Dent sentenced him to 30 more days in Palmyra jail for peace disturbance. Hanson quipped about staying with authorities as he left. Also noted, Red Cross posters used in Britain were posed by London women at a major fair.
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Frank Hanson
Hannibal
Red Light
Allen E. Dent
Palmyra
Hansen
Hanson
Will Mefford
Frank
Marion County
Marion
Red Cross
London
Red Cross of
Great Britain
Hannibal to Have Fallen Girl's Home
Welfare workers in Hannibal secured a home for fallen girls with the McCooey residence near the courthouse donated by the Misses McCooey. The three story house will become a non sectarian facility run by the Central Welfare club, rented for six months and then nominal afterward.
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Welfare Workers
Hannibal
McCooey
Central Welfare Club
Reprieve Granted in Albert Johnson Case
Springfield editor reports Gov Lowdon has granted a one week reprieve to Albert Johnson. The delay allows the Supreme Court to review the case on writ of error. The writ follows alleged trial judge refusal to permit an inquiry into Johnson's sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
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Jore Loid
Howsai
Sinnon
HAN. Car CO
Chicago
Louis Melton
Taylor Bank
Clifton Thurston
Misa Irene Brookeng
Vandalia
Judge Dent
Center Street
Heutenant
Lorence
Paris
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Leonardo da Vinel
Princess
Pauline Frederick
Fredoria
Savoy
Bessie Barriscale
Nora
Gem “the Little Dare Devil
Germany
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Company
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