Million Dollar Tire Factory to Open Here
A million-dollar automobile tire plant planned for Hannibal by the Mark Twain Automobile Tire company aims to begin this year. Stock totaling $200,000 will be offered locally, with state approval sought for sale. The site is to be on Collier street near the old Anti Friction Spiral Bearing works, and about 200 men are expected to be employed.
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Hannibal
Mark Twain Automobile Tire Company
Jefferson City
Chamber of Commerce
Collier Street
Mark Twain Automobile Company
Keokuk
Iowa
Girls Development Club raises funds in Hannibal
The Girls' Development club in Hannibal reports $60 in subscriptions for club rooms and a tennis court. They have leased third floor rooms in the Hafner building on Broadway between Fourth and Fifth, plan a dance floor, and announce a June 13 dance at K. C. hall with tickets on sale and a likely large turnout.
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Hafner
Girls’ Development Club
Hannibal
Broadway
Fourth
Fifth Streets
K. C. Hall
Two Marriages by Judge Allen E Dent in Kansas City
Judge Allen E Dent wed Thomas Forrest and Miss Genie Temple of Kansas City at 2 PM on Friday in his office on Center Street. Earlier, Earl M Sheldon married Miss Rada B Andrews at 11 AM Friday in the same office.
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Allen E. Dent
Thomas Forrest
Genie Temple
Kansas City
Itj
Earl M. Sheldon
Rada B. Andrews
Center Street
War Heroes to Play Sunday Against Quincy
Sergeant Arthur J. Forrest holder of the congressional Medal of Honor and Lieut. Robert Hogg Croix de Guerre winner will backstop and play first base for the Burlington Blues in a Sunday game at Mainland's field against the Quincy Moose. Forrest arrived from Camp Funston after discharge from the 354th Infantry, 89th Division. Hogg, wounded in a German barrage, will resume play as a former Hannibal Three-I and Tulsa Western Association player, drawing a large crowd seeking their return to Hannibal diamond.
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Arthur J. Forrest
Hannibal and
Quincy
Burlington Blues
Mainland's Field
Quincy Moose
Blakey
Forrest
Camp Funston
354Th Infantry
Burlington Club
Robert Hogg
Hannibal
Hogg
Allen Shows Finish Local Exhibit Today
The Tom W. Allen shows conclude their week in Hannibal tonight under the Eagles. They faced poor weather and unprofitable stays, with the Mississippi River rising about three feet, forcing tent moves on the riverfront. The troupe moves to Galesburg next week.
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Tom W. Allen
Hannibal
The
Eagles
Mississippi
Galesburg
Church Wedding Solemnized Friday
Frank Schenewerke and Miss Frances Eales united in marriage at a South Side Christian church ceremony led by Rev. J. W. Walters. Miss Eales, daughter of Edward and Mrs. Eales, Birch street, and Schenewerke plan housekeeping at 22114 Broadway. He works at Strong dry goods on North Main street.
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Frank Schenewerke
Frances Eales
Marnage
South Side
New Developments Expected in Miller Case
It was understood Friday that new developments will be aired Monday in Judge John H. Totsch's justice court regarding the felony charge against Hermann Miller for criminally assaulting a 9 year old girl. The matter was continued due to illness and absence of the prosecutor. Miller was released on a $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Miller
Justice Court
John H. Totsch
Miller
Judge Totsch
Roy Hamlin
Elks Plan Drive for Salvation Army in Hannibal
Hannibal lodge of the Elks outlines a Home Service fund drive to run in Hannibal and Marion county with a $4000 Marion county quota and a national goal of 13 million dollars. The drive, to start Monday June 16, is to be completed within a week with committees appointed to lead the effort. Norbert Smith, brother of Oscar Smith of Wells-Detienne Abstract, returned to Booneville after visiting France with the 147th field artillery of the 32nd division. he formerly worked for a Hannibal shoe company.
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Salvation Army Home Service
Hannibal Lodge of the Elks
Hannibal
Marion County
The
Elks
Norbert Smith
Oscar Smith
Wells-Detienne Abstract Company
Court House
Booneville
Mr. Smith
France
147Th Field Artillery
Hannibal Shoe Company
James P. Bell Dies at 56 in New Salem Burial Planned
James P. Bell died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday in his home at 109 Minnow Street. A carpenter by trade, he was born in Pike County Illinois and aged 56. He leaves wife Amelia and three daughters Mrs. John McCarty of Hannibal Missouri Mrs. Onie Dye of New Salem Illinois and Mrs. William Norris of Spalding. Body to be taken to New Salem for interment this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Bell
Minnow Street
Bell
Pike County
Ill
Amelia Bell
John McCarty
Hannibal
Onie Dye
New Salem
William Norris
Spalding
Memorial Services Held Sunday by Railway Brotherhood Aux
Memorial services will be held Sunday at Mount Olivet cemetery at 3 p m by the ladies auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. An arranged program is set and Claire Mainland of the street car company will provide a special car leaving the post office at 2 25 p m and South School at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Brotherhood of Railway
Claire Mainland
Street Car Company
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL
Mrs Jerry Wilkins of Nickwood Missouri Mrs Paul Dockland of Fruitdale Ata and Henry Feyton of St Louis visit Hannibal to see relatives and friends Air and Mrs KY B Jones Union street Mrs Bessie Schwarts Monroe City visits aunt Mrs J C Muca South Main St Mr and Mrs T H Frazer of Kansas City return home after visiting War nival M K Kelly of 3% Louis in Hannibal Friday for business TD A Johnson of Kahoka Mo here for several days attending two business
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Jerry Wilkins
Nickwood, Mo
Paul Dockland
Fruitdale
Ata
Henry Feyton
St. Louis
Hannibal
W. G. Crawford
Sapulpa, Okla
Air
KY. B. Jones
Union Street
Bessie Schwarts
Monroe City
J. C. Muca
South Main Street
T. H. Frazer
Kansas City
Warnival
M. K. Kelly
Louis
TD. A. Johnson
Kahoka, Mo
Railroad deficits smaller in April
Washington June 7 Director General Hines reported a $58 million April deficit, bringing four month total to $250 million. He cautioned unsettled conditions make it unsafe to decide on rate increases, notingApril net operating income of about $26 million vs $71 million a year ago and a 25 percent rate rise lagging wage and material cost increases.
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Washington
Hines
Railroad Administration
President To Visit Belgium Next Week
President Wilson will visit Belgium in the latter part of next week. King Albert will meet him on the French border and accompany him to Brussels. Wilson will be hosted at the royal palace, with a formal Belgian parliament reception. He plans to tour Louvain Malines and devastated regions, including Cardinal Mercier's birthplace.
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Washington
Wilson
Belgium
Brussels
Albert
Royal
Louvain
Malines
Cardinal Mercier
House Bill Seeks 61 Million for River Improvements
Representative Newton of Missouri introduced a bill for immediate 15 million to continue four river projects and 46.3 million for completion in three years. The plan targets Mississippi Missouri and Ohio river channels, with contracts to exceed 12.35 million, 8.5 million, 6.425 million, and 19.000,288 for locks, dams, and deeper channels. A Mississippi Valley dinner with 30 senators discussed joint transit legislation and a potential banking institution for foreign trade.
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Washington
Newton
St. Louis
House of Representatives
Congress
Secretary of War
Mississippi Valley Waterways Association
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Missouri River
Kansas City
Kan
St. Paul
Pittsburg
Cairo
Army
Valley Association
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley Association
Chambers of Commerce
H. H. Merrick
Chicago
B. Morrow
Cincinnati
James E. Smith
F. C. Waterbury
Des Moines
F. Silloway
Moline
A. E Pontillo
New Orleans
R. D Bowen
Texas Cotton Growers’ Association
Merrick
Gulf and South Atlantic
Banking Corporation of
Mississippi Valley
Favorable Report on Daylight Saving Law Repeal
The House Interstate Commerce Committee voted 10 to 8 Friday for a bill to repeal the daylight saving law dated for the last Sunday in October. A second to the bill was adopted, positioning the repeal to take effect on the October clock change. Chairman Esch noted the scheduled October date for clocks.
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Washington
House Interstate Commerce Commitee
App
Esch
Time change sparks debate over summer hardship impact
Lawmakers considered revised daylight rules amid fears that shifting time in midsummer would inflict severe hardships on eastern industrial centers. Proponents argued economic disruption and logistical issues, while opponents pressed for regional adaptability and worker protections.
Croker Seeks Light Drinks While Opposing Whiskey
New York June 6 Former Tammany boss Croker sails for Ireland aboard the Carmania and says whiskey is a poison to be abolished though light wines and beers should remain available if voters decide. He notes prohibition would likely fail but supports limited drink options for those who vote.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany
Carmania
Ireland
Schwab
Washington
Charles M Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Second Pan-American Commercial Congress
Korea Constitution Copies Are Received in San Francisco
The first copy of the Korean republic constitution was received in San Francisco. Dr David Lee of the Korean National association announced it, stating the document was promulgated April 27 by the provisional cabinet in an Orient city. It provides for equal suffrage, compulsory education and military training, abolishes class distinctions, and seeks admission to the League of Nations.
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San Francisco
Calif
David Lee
Korean National Association
Lee
Orient
League of Nations
Pictures Today Shows and Theaters Listings
The Belasco Theater features Nazimova in The Red Lantern. Star Theater presents Ginger. Orpheum Theater shows What Am I Bid and Perils of Thunder Mountain. Sam Theater headlines Mawes mensens and Gale Henry in A Wild Woman. Savoy Theater screens Fred Stone in The Goat. Fatty Corrine Friend stars in Amateur Execution at the Family Theater. Princess Theater features Dorothy Dalton in Vive La France and Bray pictures.
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Orpheum Theater
Thunder Mountain
Mawes Mensens
Gale Henry
Savoy Theater
Fred Stone
the Goat
Family Theater
Fatty Corrine Friend
Princess Theater
Dorothy Dalton
Vive la France
Bray Pictures
Mae Murray and Perils of Thunder Mountain at Orpheum
Today at the Orpheum Mae Murray stars in What Am I Bid and the third episode of Perils of Thunder Mountain. The tale follows the village outcast, a lambloving trio, and a mission to save a life. Mabel Normand appears in When Doctors Disagree, a hospital comedy with her signature screen wit.
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Mae Murray
Thunder Mountain
Brat O' Yarnell
Jerome
Ralph
Secret Service
Mabel Normand
Miss Normand
Goldwyn
Marriage Licenses Everett Beckett and Ruby McFarland
Everett K. Beckett age 24 of Shelbina Missouri and Miss Ruby L. McFarland of Camp Point seek a marriage license. Other lines indicate eye injuries at Peoria and Rockford locations with names Anothors-rain.
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Everett K. Beckett
Shelbina Mo
Ruby L. McFarland
Camp Point
Peoriag
Rockford T
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M=GINIS
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Ginis
Hannibal News
Allen Dent
Sergeant Forrest
Lieut. Hogg
Blues
ALLEN
Elks Plan
Drive For Salvation Army
Carthage College
College and Academy
Harvey D. Hoover
Carthage, Illinois
Croker
Whiskey Bank
Belive
Mr. Vanderlip
Korea
Belasco Theater
Nazimova
Star Theater
Ginger
Princess
Bray Pictograph
Savoy
Paramount
Fatty Corrine
Nauvoo
Steamer
LaGrange
Canton
Warnaw
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