Former manager fined for using railroad pass
Alfred Beirfield former manager of The Income Credit Clothing Co Hannibal was fined 100 and costs in Peoria federal court after pleading guilty to riding a railroad pass from Hannibal to Chicago in violation of federal law. He allegedly traded a suit of clothes for passes and solicited passes from railroad employees. He severed ties with the Hannibal firm last fall and now works as a traveling salesman. The suit Beirfield allegedly gave to Jack Connery is held by special agents for forwarding to St Louis.
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Alfred Beirfield
Income Credit Clothing Company
South Main Street
Hannibal
United States District Court
Peoria
Lannibal
Chicago
Ill
Beirfield
Berlington Railroad
Burlington
Jack Connery
Galesburg
United States Marshal
Tie
Federal Court
Fomer Hannibal
Louis Fitehenry
Connery
Clothing Company
St. Louis
Louisiana Man Flees Constable Behind Billboards
Nathan Goodwin a St. Paul commercial photographer, fled from Constable Bred Edwards in Hannibal after evading capture near Arthur Hoke's fish market. Recornered by Policemen Turner and Foehringer, he faces bigamy charges and was re-arrested at Windsor hotel. He will be taken to Louisiana for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Goodwin
St. Paul
Hannibal
Bred Edwards
Louisiana
Arthur Hoke
Turner and Foehringer
Goodwin
Windsor Hotel
Federal court halts Missouri utility on Hannibal rates
A federal judge in Kansas City issued a temporary injunction restraining the Missouri Public Service Commission from interfering with new Hannibal area telephone rates set by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. The order makes the new rates effective today, with a May 10 return date in court. The move follows repeated postponements of the commission hearing and protests from Hannibal business groups. Frank Lathrop at Hannibal office said the higher charges follow directives approved by Postmaster General Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
van Valkenburg
Kansas City
Westrn Distrite
Missouri
Missouri Public Service Commission
Southwestern Telephone and Telephone Company
Lewis O'Deaner
H. G. Busby
State Utilities Commission
Jefferson City
Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone
Frank Lathrop
Moberly
Lathrop
Public Service Commission
Burleson
United States
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Lewis O'Connor
Telephone Company Faces Decision Fight Over Order
City officials vow action against the company’s order amid a defiant stance by the telephone firm. Postmaster General Burleson’s approval is claimed, and City Attorney O’Connor says no inch will be yielded to protesters as efforts continue to compel rescission.
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Telephone Company
Burleson
O'Connor
Walden Back From France After 13 Months Service
James Walden son of Mr and Mrs Sam Walden of Glasgow street recently returned from France with 13 months service in the 4th division He took part in heavy fighting at Chateau Thierry and the Belleau Wood He was gassed at Belleau Wood on August 11 1918 and spent three months in hospital He enlisted nearly two years ago and is renewing acquaintances in the city with old friends.
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France
James Walden
Sam Walden
Glascock Street
Walden
Chateau Thierry
Ralleas Woods
Tle
Promises to Support Children Lead to Light Fine
William McRae, charged with common assault for striking his wife in Elzea's addition, is fined five dollars and costs after promising to contribute six dollars weekly to support his wife and two children aged 3 and 5. The judge leniently allowed the lighter penalty contingent on the payments. Policeman Pete Turner, recently called grandpa, celebrates as his daughter gives birth. The Turner home at 608 South Willow Street is noted.
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William McRae
John H. Totsch
Elzea
McRae
Ilannibal
Pete Turner
Chester Turner
Turner
South Willow Street
Hannibal Knights Set Third Class Adoption Event
Hannibal Council No. 907 Knights of Columbus prepares for its third class adoption in six months. On Sunday at 2 pm in Hannibal hall candidates from Hannibal Palmyra and St Clement will receive degree work conducted by District Deputy Alonzo Barr and staff from St Louis. About 75 new members will join the three councils. the event will run into late evening followed by a luncheon by the ladies auxiliary. Strong rivalry with Quincy prompts expectations of a large turnout from Quincy the following Sunday for a mirrored event. Past adoptions drew 70 then 60 members. this adds to roughly 200 total in six months with about 100 new Hannibal members and the rest from Palmyra and St Clement. River gauges show Muscatine to Louisiana stage falling and winds of the Mississippi.
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Hannibal
Knights of Columbus
Broadway
Palmyra
St. Clemens
Alonzo Barr
St. Louis
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Quincy Knights
Gem City
Quincy
Hannibal Hall
Hannibal Council
Miss Hurley and John Welch Wed In Hannibal Church
Miss Mabel Hurley married John Welch in a Church of Immaculate Conception ceremony officiated by Rev D F Sullivan. The couple, both residents of Hannibal, plan housekeeping on South Sixth street after a brief honeymoon in St Louis. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Hurley and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Michael Welch of Hope avenue.
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Mabel Hurley
John Welch
Church of Immaculate Conception
South Sixth Street
D. F. Sullivan
Daniel Hurles
South Seventh Street
Michael Welch
Hope Avenue
Hannibal Express Company
Hannibal
Rose Hurley
Willard Rupp
Bankruptcy Case Filed By Farmer Near Kirksville Mo
A voluntary bankruptcy suit was filed by farmer John W. Farr near Kirksville Missouri, represented by John C Mills of Kirksville. Farr listed assets of 648.62 and liabilities of 1 342.86. The case was referred to referee John L Plowman who adjudged Farr a bankrupt.
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Thomas O'Hern
Federal Court
John W. Farr
Kirksville
John C. Mills
Farr
John L. Plowman
Myron Miles Has Been In Spain
Mr and Mrs W E Miles of South Main street have received word from their son Myron Miles in the navy attached to the signal corps that he expects to reach the United States soon via ports in Spain where The Western King, the ship carrying cork cargo, is stationed He notes he has been in Rosie Barcelonia and Carthaginia Spain.
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W. E. Miles
South Main Street
Myron Miles
Navy
Signal Corps
United States
Spain
Cork
Rosie
Barcelonia
Carthaginia
Mississippi River Levels Decline Steadily
The Mississippi River is falling steadily with daily forecasts reviewed by B. L. Waldron indicating a continued drop from five feet as of Wednesday. The report highlights ongoing descent and expected level changes in coming days.
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Mississippi
B. L. Waldron
Liar Arrested on Disturbance Charge in North Main Eatery
G. T. Liar was arrested Wednesday by Policeman Al MecClenning for causing a disturbance in a North Main street restaurant. He was brought before Judge J. H. Totsch, who remanded him to jail until sober. Arraignment set for this morning to hear the offense.
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G. T. Liar
al MecClenning
North Main Street
Liar
J. H. Totsch
Junkers Corner Play Presented By Degree Of Honor
Degree Of Honor presented a three act comedy titled Junkers Corner in Prosperity high school auditorium. The hall was filled and the cast performed exceptionally well. The lodge plans to consider a repeat performance soon.
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL PREP FOR MOVE AND COURT DAY
Mr and Mrs Barber McCann and children plan to move to Burlington Ja soon as. Mr McCann, who ran commuter on the K line, has been transferred to a regular passenger run St Louis to Burlington, requiring him to reside in Burlington. The Railway Clerks Union held a half Tuesday night at Mathew Colum bus hall. Judge To Hays will reconvene the April term of the Hannibal Court of Common Pleas at 9 o'clock this morning. The petit jury will report and several criminal cases will be heard likely going to trial.
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Barber McCann
South Fourth Street
Burington
McCann
Burlington
St. Louis
Lve
Hays
Hannial Court of Common Pleas
Petit Jury
Hannibal Police Seek Missing Girl Linked to St Louis Case
Hannibal police, acting on St Louis instructions, search for Mr McAaron believed connected to his daughter's disappearance after a four day stay at the YWCA in St Louis last month. Authorities here have not located the father and suspect an address error.
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Hannibal
St. Louis
McAaron
Mexican Tourist Held After Police Arrest in St Louis
Virgil Helpen, a Mexican tourist, carried a wicked looking dirk when arrested by St Louis police on Wednesday and will be held for investigation.
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St. Louis
Virgil Helpen
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