Captain McGrail Receives Pershing Citation for Meritorious Service
Captain Edward J. McGrail of Hannibal was cited by General John J. Pershing for meritorious service after eighteen months with the engineers in France. In a letter to Robert Isbister, McGrail recounts travel through Ireland, Scotland, and England, visiting Notre Dame, the Madeleine, Notre Dame, St Paul's, the Tower, and observing battles in a planned return home. He notes plans to return to the United States late July or early August and a future trip across battlefields into occupied Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McGrail
Hannibal
France
John J. Pershing
Robert Isbister, Sr
Church Street
Ireland
Scotland
England
Steve McGlone
McGrail
Langfitt
Isbister
British Isles
Antwerp
Brussels
Rotterdam
Germany
Notre Dame
the Madeline
Church of St. Gervis
Hotel de Invalides
Napoleon's Tomb
Lonchamps
Wilson
Grudge Alleged in Street Car Arrest Case
Melvin Via faces a traffic law charge after Charles Webb a Hannibal street car conductor cited him. Attorney Lewis O Connors motion to require Webb to cover costs was denied Judge Ralph Smiley set July 29 for a heated hearing Via initially pleaded guilty then withdrew and entered not guilty with O Connor as his counsel The city says Via operated an automobile within ten feet of a motionless street car during passenger loading or unloading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Webb
Hannibal
Melvin Via
Lewis O'Connor
Via
Webb
Ralph Smiley
O'Connor
Hannibal Soldier Arrives Home From France Service
Sergeant Harry Schneider of West Hannibal who has served in France with the American expeditionary forces for nearly two years has arrived in the United States and is expected to reach home within ten days or two weeks after his discharge. Another Hannibal native, Floyd Hadley of South Hannibal, has also returned and saw active service in the major offensives last summer. a brother was killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schneider
West Hannibal
France
United States
Hannibal
Floyd Hadley
South Hannibal
Mrs. George Riley Dies at 37 in Hannibal Area Home
Mrs. Sarah Riley wife of George Riley of 508 Mark Twain avenue died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning in the family home. She leaves her husband, her father Thomas Leonard of near Hannibal, a brother James Leonard, and a sister Mrs. Viola Hagan. Remains to O'Donnell's funeral home. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Riley
George Riley
Mark Twain Avenue
Thomas Leonard
Hannibal
James Leonard
Viola Hagan
O’donnell
Police Have No Clues To North Main Robbery
Hannibal authorities search for six robbery suspects at the Strong dry goods store on North Main Street after Sunday night’s heist. The crime is described as one of the largest in the downtown business district, with no important clues yet obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong Dry
North Main Street
Hannibal
Republicans Predict Big Victory At State Meeting
Mr and Mrs Joe OHern of Hannibal returned from Kirksville where they attended a meeting of the Republican committee from the first congressional district. Mrs OHern was named to the state committee and Miss Madge Gooch of Shelbina also joined. Re-elected were Dr Edward Brown of Edina and Dr E Clemens of Macon. The gathering was harmonious with strong enthusiasm for an expected Republican win in coming state and national elections. The state committee will meet next Saturday in St Louis and Mrs OHern will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe O'Hern
Hannibal
Kirksville
O'Hern
Women's Republican Committee
Marion County
Madge Gooch
Shelbina
Edward Brown
Edina
E. Clemens
Macon
O’hern
St. Louis
Third Drunk Is Fined Since Dry Law Closed Bars
In Hannibal era police court, A Calhoun faced Special Agent J E Finney after being found intoxicated by a Wabash railroad official. Calhoun pleaded guilty, paid $5 fine plus costs, and was released. A pint bottle of whisky found on him. Lewis Mudd, charged with fighting his wife Mary Mudd, pleaded guilty and fined $15 plus costs. Mary denied guilt and her case to be heard this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
A. Calhoun
J. E. Finney
Wabash Railroad
Calhoun
Lewis Mudd
Mary Mudd
Smiley
Ex Mayor Pushes Hannibal Workhouse Idea Yet Again
Former Mayor John Dreyer reaffirmed his long held view that Hannibal should build a workhouse for nonworking residents and vagrants. He recalled a decade old council resolution and a visit to Quincy to inspect its workhouse, saying Hannibal lacks such an institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dreyer
Hannibal
Dreyer
the Whig
Quincy
Labor Press Wins City Printing Contract
Hannibal Labor Press secured the city printing contract after a council adjourned meeting. Courier-Post bid 50 cents per column inch plus 200 copies of the auditor's annual report. Labor Press bid 12.55 cents per inch and 10 dollars for 200 copies. Finance committee recommended Labor Press, council approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Labor Press
Courier-Post
Labor Press
Ice Cream Social Planned by St Elizabeth Auxiliary
The ladies' auxiliary of St Elizabeth hospital will host an ice cream social Thursday night in Central Park. Organizers anticipate a large crowd and have made extensive arrangements for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Central Park
Corporal Floyd Long Returns Home From France
Corporal Floyd Long of the 83rd Division, son of Mr and Mrs A C Long of 415 Broadway, has arrived in the States from France and is expected home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Long
83Rd Division
A. C. Long
Broadway
States
France
Brockenbrough Returns From Capital Trip
Gardner S. Brockenbrough clerk of the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas arrived home Tuesday morning from Jefferson City where he attended to business matters Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner S. Brockenbrough
Hannibal
Kansas City Couple Married Quietly by Judge Dent
Kansas City Ralph Duncan and Miss Lulu Bell, both of Kansas City, were quietly married Tuesday by Judge Allen E. Dent in his office on Center street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Duncan
Lulu Bell
Kansas City
Allen E. Dent
Center Street
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL
Miss Mabel Ryan of Birch street plans to leave for Callao Missouri to visit friend Mrs R M Boyd formerly Miss Margaret Hudson of Hannibal. Mrs J E Jordan and daughter Miss Hagel attend Palmyra centennial with Catherine Settles Anna McIntyre and Gerald Richardson. Ruby Volm returns from Keokuk visit. Mrs Orson Tippey and Mrs Jack Tippey visit Wolm family in Hannibal. Wade Thornberry of New London visits Hannibal. J H R Small to Hannibal Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Ryan
Birch Street
Callao
R. M. Boyd
Margaret Hudson
Hannibal
Ryan
H. J. Lowe and Son
J. E. Jordan
Miss Hagel
Mark Twain Avenue
Palmyra
Catherine Settles
Anna McIntyre
Gerald Richardson
Tuesaday
Mr. Richardson
Ruby Volm
Lyon Street
van Everton
Broadway
Keokuk
Orson Tippey
Jack Tippey
Chicago
Wolm
Wade Thornberry
New London
Five theater listings and troop movement report
Readable items list showings at Gem Savoy Princess Orpheum Belasco Star and Colonial theaters with actors and film titles including Rip and Stitch Tailors The Patriot Little Miss Hoover and Hands Up plus several other features. Also reports three complete Fifth Division units arriving at New York from Brest on the transport America and totals 7603 troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Theater
Harry Gibbon
Savoy Theater
William S. Mart
the Patriot
Family Theater
Marguerite Clark
Princess Theater
Orpheum
Belasco
Tom Moore
New York
Brest
America
Auction of Souls at Orpheum Portrays Armenian Tragedy
A review of The Auction of Souls showing Miss Mardiganian and Miss Graham in a harrowing account of Armenian refugees across the desert. The film depicts torture, thirst, slave markets, and harems, described as a stark reminder of ongoing need for relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mardiganian
Orpheum
Miss Graham
Illinois State Committee For
Whig Want Ads Highlight Rentals and Purchases
Local want ads show apartments and homes for rent in several neighborhoods with varying prices. Listings include office spaces and commercial leases, along with houses for sale and price ranges. Stores and services appear alongside property offers in the issue.
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Hannibal News
Capt
WY Grail
Pershing
Captain McGlone
London
Paris
le Havre
Channel
Hampton
Bridge
St. Paul's Cathedral
Towers
Westminster
Casement
William Penn
Pennsylvania
John Quincy Adams
Dublin
Westport
Mother
Athlone
John McCormick
Shannon
Cork
Blarney
Blarney Castle
Trish Wit
Killarney
Edinburgh
Bert Brown
Cornet
Illi
Nois
Highland Park
Charles Grudge
Melvin
Reokuk
CAT Tales
Bugsy
King Soronon
Dicky Dippy
Sinnott
Oswald
City Council
Corporal Long
Brockenbrough
Capital
Joe Kanaley
J. HR Small
Illinois State Band
Rialto Jazz Band
Day
Thomas Powell
R. Lt. Dye
Hannial
Ivan Weisenberger
Barry, NL
Star Theater
Constance Talmadge
Quincy Theater
Maoist
Orpheum Theater
Princess
Olive Thomas
Prudence
Savoy
William S. Hart
Little
Harry Gibbons
RIP and Stitch Tailors
Rockies
Colorado
Utah
Utah Rockies
Meartet Genection Offiee
Eddreas Pearest Travel Bureau
U. S
Ncily
Atha
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