Fire Truck Collides With Car. Fireman Save Vehicle
Arch Stewart and Matt Wood from Logan Co. on North Main street report a serious collision with a passing car as Fire Station No. 1 truck tried to avoid it. The impact damaged Stewart’s car. no injuries. The truck then reached the Carr home and extinguished a roof fire with minor damage overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Stewart
Hannibal Drugest
Matt Wood
Logan Company
North Main Street
Anton
Mav Stewart
Othe Broadway
Pia
Fourth Street
Miller
Briaatels
Say
Mer Miler
Four Women Face Arrangements in Hannibal Burlesque Case
Prosecuting Attorney Roy Hamlin filed charges in three state courts in Hannibal against Sarah Smith Bes Hoelscher Jesse Davis and Dollie Tinsley accusing them of conducting houses of ill repute in the segregated district. They are to be arraigned this morning. Last month the same women were fined a total of 1000 dollars on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Roy Hamlin
Sarah Smith
Bes Hoelscher
Jesse Davis
Dollie Tinsley
Woman 83 Takes Own Life In Creek Near Emerson
The body of Martha Jane Yarbrough, 83, was found face up in Treublesime Creek near Emerson, Missouri, after she reportedly drank wine and left her home early Thursday morning. Coroner Roy Schwarz ruled no inquest, noting a prior history of temporary depression. she had lived with her son since her husband’s death and was active in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Yarbrough
Matin
Missouri
Rourdd Ga Ve
Emerson
Elfo Yarbroarga
Roy Schwarz
Hannibal
Chris Appel
Yarbrough
Scott Brothers
Treay
Yarbrough Ham
Hannibal Men Sought In Highway Robbery Case
Sheriff James Simmons is investigating a highway robbery between Fall Creek and Bluff Hall where two young Hannibal men robbed Lester Craig of Alton Illinois of about $20 and some change. They lured him to walk with them toward Quincy before the assault and fled back to Hannibal. Craig was helped in Marblehead that night and resumed his journey after aid and raising funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simmons
Fall Creek
Bluff Hall
Hannibal
Lester Craig
Alton
Ill
Craig
Chicago
Quincy
Marblehead
Democrats Fix Date of Caucus and Convention
The Democratic city central committee set ward caucuses for April 5 and the city convention for April 10 at the courthouse. Meetings were chaired by Gus Siedler with Enzene Garner as acting secretary. Delegates by ward were assigned counts based on the last party vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City
Gus Siedler
Enzene Garner
Republian
Democratic Committee
Roderick
North Main Street
City Recorder's Office
South Fourth Street
Barger
Union Street
Fifth Foss
Market Street
Ralls County Man Guilty in Check Forgery Case
Arnold Barnes of Ralls County pleaded guilty to passing worthless checks totaling 57 dollars. He was bound over to the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas and released on 500 bond. Barnes allegedly forged John Lott’s name on the checks at King’s Restaurant and Kendlen’s Saloon as authorities seek a second suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Barnes
Ralls County
John HH. Totsch
Sle
Ayrit
Hannibal Court
Lott
King's Restaurant
Kendlen’s
Funeral for Mrs Minnie Baur Held at Hannibal
Funeral services for Mrs Minnie Baur longtime Hannibal resident were conducted at the Grace Street home of her daughter Mrs William Ling at 2004 Grace Street. Rev Taylor of Arch Street Methodist Church led the service and burial followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Baur
Hannibal
West Side
William Ling
Grace Street
Rev
Taylor
Arch Street Methodist Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Hannibal Soldier Home From France
C W Booker of Ledford street arrived in Hannibal Thursday morning from France. He served with the 85th division and reached France in November 1918, two days before the armistice. He formerly worked at the International shoe factory and has been ill for weeks due to changes in diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W. Booker
Ledford Street
Hannibal
France
International Shoe Factory
Booker
Officers Selected for Ensuring Year at Marion County Mutual
The Marion County Mutual and Building Loan association elected officers for the ensuing 12 months. President J. B. Morris, vice president Samuel Schultz, secretaries Plowman and Greenville, treasurer C. Helm. Directors include E. P. Contrey, W. T. Roth, Albert Eichenberger, and John H. Rodgers. No press arrests in six months. outlook for a more prosperous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Mutual and Building Loan Association
J. B. Morris
Samuel
Schultz
Plowman
Greenville
C. Helm
E. P. Contrey
W.T. Roth
Albert Eichenberger
John H. Rodgers
Philip Miller Jr Buys Fletcher Home
P W Fletcher and wife sold their Rock and North Sixth streets residence to Philip Miller Jr and his wife. The Millers plan to occupy the property as a home in the near future. The Millers currently reside on Fulton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Fletcher
Philip Miller, Jr
Thei R
Rock and
North Sixth Streets
Mr. Miller
Mrs Miller
Fulton Avenue
Limit For 15 Day Suits Up Saturday
The fifteen day limit for filing civil suits before the April term of the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas expires Saturday. A number of actions likely will be filed with GS. Brockenbrough, clerk of the court, before the deadline. Court will open Monday April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas
GS. Brockenbrough
Three Women Secure Williams Arrest, Judge Fines Williams
John Williams pleaded guilty to peace disturbance before Judge John HE Totsch. He was fined $15 and costs. Information was filed by Rose Brown Amelia Davis and Pearl Bryant of Hannihal's segregated district.
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John Williams
John HE Totsch
Willams
Hannihal
Rose Brown
Amelia Davis
Pearl Bryant
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL
Thomas C MeKvenzie manager of Citizens companys in Hannibal plans to leave soon for Detroit Michigan for training. Emmett Droyle and Will Arnold collided in downtown Hannibal but no injuries or major damage reported. Rev Hancock bought a set on Hope Street from Jeb Plowman for 140 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. MeKvenzie
Biannibal
Detroit
Miedo
Bbs
Odponnells
Emmett Jdroyle
Will Arnold
Thursdy
Hancock
Hope Street
Jeb Jd. Plowman
Mendon Lad Who Died In Service Sketch
Mendon March 28 Private Wa M Henry Todd a noted sharpshooter from Mendon TM 9 died near Atch epderie France February 22 of pneumonia inducted March 6 served Camp Dedewe Devens Upton sailed Leviathan April 24 arrived May 1 front July 14 Argonne Forest sector heavy fighting. Born Mississippi bottoms April 24 1842. Survived by wife father Thomas Todd of Oregon two brothers Philip Meyer Harvey Ursa five sisters Hose Quincy Nink Wisconsin Wan Mrs John Nagel Hamilton Ka Pearl near Burlington Kan Mrs FL Wildin Hutchinson Kan and many relatives. Married to Miss Teeth Smith Mendon December 18 1990 they lived with wife’s mother Mrs J Smith. Todd a town favorite and noted hunter.
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Mendon
Wa. M Henry Todd
Atcbepderie
France
Luis
Dedwe
Camp Devens
Camp Upton
Trance
Leviathan
Argonne Forest
Mississippi
Meyer
Wargun
Thomas ‘Todd
Oregon
Philip
Harvey
Ursa
Hose
Quincy
Nink
Wiehtdta
Wan
John Nagel
Hamilton
Pearl
Burlington
FL Wildin
Hutchtinson
Kan
Miss Teeth
Smith
I J. Smith
Denial of Anti-Tobacco Campaign by New York League
William A. Anderson, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of New York, emphatically denies rumors of a dry crusade against tobacco. He states the league has nothing to do with any anti-tobacco movement and has never contemplated such activity.
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New York
Mrch
Anti-Salooon League of
William Af. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Coal Operators Refuse Talks Without Railroads Support
Washington March 25 coal operators under the National Coal Association say they will not resume price readjustment talks with the Industrial Board of the Commerce Department until the railroad administration and other government buyers cooperate. The statement accuses the railroad admin of unfair practices that keep coal prices below production costs and notes about 30 percent of bituminous coal is railroading fuel.
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Washington
National Coal Association
Industrial Board
Department of Commerce
Railroad Administration
Actituele
Raillroad
Industrial Board of
Whiel
George No Peek
Canyomen Thwees
Rathrand Administration
Reilroad
Cont Association
United States Railroad Administration
Feorthcore
War costs of Tueton faced up with patriotic fears
The article recalls government loyalty as a key asset and urges unity against radical lefts. The chancellor warns against internal oppression and references treaties Hrest-Litovic and Bucharest. Britain rejects an international tribunal proposal to investigate war responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrest-Litovic
Bucharest
Great Britain
Tere Scheide- Iwany
Germany
Spal
Brest-Lituvek
Spa
Brest Litovek
Snake Oil Promise for Rheumatism Claims Money Back
Rheumatism cures touted with Miller's Antiseptic from Smokelly line promising satisfaction or refund. Advertises relief from inflammation and irritation with claimed health benefits and a money back guarantee on unused bottle portions. Available in 30c 60c or 1.00 bottles from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryiner
Bankers consider large private loan to Mexico after Liberty loan
Washington reports bankers discuss organizing a sizable loan to Mexico amid Treasury caution. Officials doubt the Treasury would back such private lending before the Victory Liberty loan is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Treasury
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Hannibal News
Creek
Martha Yarbrough
CAT Tales
Dicky Dippy
Conglomerated
Gold Mining CO
Sinnott
Sippel
Mrs. Baur
Quincy’s Live Store
J. E. Spears
C. H. Weiss
J. W. Daniels
G. H. Liesen
Marion County Mutual and Building and Loan Association
Fletcher Home
Williams
Tueton
Princess
Dorothy Dalton
Bray
Savoy
Aia Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks
Chef Conklin
Majestic Bldg
Weilers
Fifth ST
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