Youngest Boy Enlists in Hannibal unit service tale
A 19 year old seeks entry to army service in Hannibal explaining he has kin and a belief in duty. He undergoes medicals and is assigned to coast artillery training at Fort Banks then the 12th Field Artillery. He recalls battles and the dangers faced as shells fall and gunners press forward in combat.
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Tacussermann
Amd
Hannibal
Edd
Willerton
Coast Artillery
Fort Banks
12Th Field Artillery
Frans Dureu
Paris
Dobinieelf
Rilegtien
Med Wellerten
Unpopular Move To Remove Steers From Police Force
Citizens oppose an effort to strip Steers and care duties from the police. The debate centers on removing two officers amid questions of conduct and leadership. Supporters praise Steers for steady work. opponents warn of reduced police capability and public safety concerns.
Mrs Lottie Couch Dies at 63 in Newarted Home
The death of Mrs Lottie Couch aged 63 is reported. She had lived at 2405 Tf ening Craych no Lew newarted 4 39 och micricry and passed after about one week of illness. Funeral services will be at 2 30 p m Sunday from her residence, with Rev J Arms officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Clevet cemetery. The widow leaves a family pursuing religious service.
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Abs Lottie
J. Arms
Christan Church
Mount Clevet
Sleepless Nights From Skin Diseases Disease Cure Claim
A recluse advertises a remedy for eczema and skin irritations causing sleepless nights. It promotes a self claimed rational treatment, promising quick relief and cure through an unnamed product sold at a low price. The piece presents testimonials and discounted offers to persuade readers.
Harbor Line Extension Approved by Hannibal City Council
The Hannibal city council, in a special meeting Friday night, extended the harbor line from south of Bear Creek to the Burlington yards after the railroad company petition. Four additional tracks, each 60-car capacity, will be laid to relieve congestion on the Hannibal division at an estimated cost of about 224 dollars, tying a portion of the Mississippi river. government approval has been granted and work is set to start after river conditions improved.
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Manicbal City Council
Harbor
Bear Creek
Burlington Yards
Burlington Radroad
Radroad
Hannibal
Freaight
Mississippi River
Sabeels
Ola Luwads
Woman and man seek liberty from court in Missouri case
Martha Selvy also known as Petts a LP wn Dravk Hinks faced a Hannibal court. The woman pleaded to be freed from garb and sent home to relatives while the man, Raines, rented a houseboat and planned to work for Burlington railroad. Both were fined ten dollars. the judge suspended further action. The case noted the couple’s conditions and the woman’s appeal for freedom and return home to Houston Missouri.
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Gad
Martha Selvy
Huey
Sunley
Foubister
Tivation cArmy
Wantain
Iieer Hinks
McCann Recalled as Relief Fireman in City Station
Former Han coal era member McCann has been recappedited by Chief Theodore Parks to become relief fireman at station No 1. He succeeds Herre Clancy who was moved and Baller who resigned to join the cement plant project.
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II McCann
Theodore Parks
Herre Clancy
Dustin Farnum in Mutt and Jer at Hannibal Playhouses
Star Theater presents Dustin Farnum in A Min Broadway Star Picture at Hannibal Playhouses with Pathe News showing during today’s program.
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Hannibal
Star Theater
Dustin Farnum
Pathe News
No Complaint Filed By City Against Couple
City Attorney Harry Carstarphen said no formal complaints were filed late Friday against a Negro man and white woman arrested together at the man's North River road home. Names withheld pending investigation. city unlikely to pursue action due to insufficient evidence. Woman, about 23, sent home to her children after arrest. man jailed.
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Harry Carstarphen
North River Road
Carstarphen
Thomas O'Day
Nexro Nn
Eis
Leatil Ree
Quincy Baseball Game Set for 3 30 P M Today
The Quincy club will play this afternoon with Tom Lenane leading Dumnes Gems against the Thannibal clus at Rob Park. The game will be called at 3 30 oclock amid a rivalry drawing a large crowd from both cities. The arrival by the meen train and local interest heighten the event.
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Tom Lenane
Dumnes Gems
Clus
Rob Park
Quincy
Burnham
Man In Court Over Mean Dog
Henry Ryan of Ely street faces a court accusation of harboring a vicious dog said to have bitten Ernest Nelson. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment Friday night and asked for the case to be continued. Neighbors along Park Avenue and Ely street report attacks by the animal and identify Ryan as owner.
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Henry Ryan
Ely Street
Ned
Ernest Nelson
Ryan
Park Avenue
Hannibal Masons To Burlington
Hannibal Masons will travel today to attend a meeting of Des Moines Ledker with the team from St. John’s of Hannibal and confer degrees. The occasion is described as a line band outing with arrangements for a deck display and trays.
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Des Mednes
St. John’s
Hannibal
Accomeadeck
Represent K P Lodge At Springfield For Convention
The text says Springfield will see K P Lodge delegates Tom Pell past chancellor of Heath Lodge and others attend as Hannibal lodge representatives. The convention is described as a large meeting of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Kehracsen with a temple in Hannibal.
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Tomin Pell
Heath Lodge No
Knights
Msan Py
HANNIBAL TAXI FIRM ADDS NEW CAR AND DELIVERS CREW
Leitz Patten Taxi of Hannibal announces a new taxicab and reports two other vehicles recently purchased will be delivered soon. Mr and Mrs Charles Miller of Clarener Mol return from visiting relatives. Jarrett of Chicago and Louise Inewhart of Townsend have been in town for business and visiting friends.
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Leitz & Patten Taxi Company
Hannibal
Mr. and
Myre
Charles Miller
Clarener
Mol
Thanpita
Jarrett
Chicago
Peanni- Louise Inewhart
Touwistana
Cubs Lose Final Game at New York 7 2
New York hitters struck late to beat Chicago 7 2 in the series finale. Pitcher Tyler held Chicago and the home club rallied in the late innings to clinch the win. Dodger-like defenses faltered as Chicago failed to score after the fifth.
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CUBS
NEW York
Chicago
Erry
Stonertsen
Williser
Tyler
Leals
Ivinikty Chicage Bank Ce
Pvales Defeat Braves in Tight Baseball Match
Pvales beat the Braves 6 to 0 as pitcher Coricon delivered steady work and received strong defensive support. After 16 hits allowed across five innings, reliever Wat son calmed the game, with Pitts Jesteh contributing a late hit barrage and key plays from Gow ya, Lee, and the outfield trio.
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Pvales
Braves
Eayres
Pittstarigh Piete
Boston
Edie
Ty Watson
Goyret
Wotsen
Sotimotte
Lee
Washington Team Wins Narrowly in Teninning Victory
In Washington on May 22 a baseball game heated up from the first inning and stretched to the tenth. The visiting team used four pitchers as hits and a fateful pass and a single by Tretfeldt plus a double by Weaveria Jackson Bave sealed a TT to a win.
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Washington
Baseball Results Across Leagues From Friday Games
National League standings show New York defeating Chicago and St Louis topping Philadelphia as Boston and Cleveland struggle. American League notes Detroit and Boston split, Chicago and Washington win, while Minneapolis, Columbus, Kansas City, St Paul, Louisville, and Toledo post various results. American Association, Pacific Coast League, and other circuits list additional scores and box details with mixed outcomes.
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New York
Chicago
Hoston & Pittsburiaeta
Broohdia
Cimerenath
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detreit
Boston
Chevelaind
Chiveage
Washington
American Association
Thdianepedts
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
St. Paul
Louisville
Toledo
Millowaukee
Cincinnati
Eeeeneeenee
Pittsburgh
Beemer Eens
Brooklyn
Arene Cbsee
Chicago Eee
Philadelphia Seereennsas
Louisem
Clits
Pet
Cleveland
Eoane
Sere
Vlad
Detroit
Indians Defeat Athletica and Boston Beats Detroit in MLB Action
Four Cleveland home runs boosted a 9 to 4 win over Philadelphia after a tied game. Smith and Speak er led a third inning surge as Cleveland set a five day base hit record. In Boston, the Red Sox piled on Detroit 8 to 3 with Owens, Young, and Scott stars fueling the attack.
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Indians
Athletica
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Caldwell
Smith
Speaker
Rn. H
O’neil
Hasty
Perkins
Styles
Boston SC
Detroit
Boston
Pauly
Ayers
Owens
Young
Scott
Elever
R.W. E
Dausss
Alina Smith
Russell
Walters
Wisconsin Wins In Meet With Minnesota Track Result
Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 58 to 51 in a track and field meet at Northfield. Only three first places went to Minnesota in the 100 yard dash hammer throw and javelin throw, with three Minnesota men tying for first in the javelin.
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Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northupfield
Gophers
Highland Park to Open Full Next Week with Finishing Touches
Work crews including painters electricians and carpenters continue finalizing Highland Hall and Highland Terrace Garden. The park will open its lower floor Sunday and the terrace garden tonight ahead of a full opening next week with regular Saturday and Sunday events as usual.
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Highland Terrace Garden
Pictures Today Puts Theater Texas Gunman in Spotlight
A fragmented listing of theaters and acts including vaudeville performances and acts at venues such as Savoy, Belensee, and Quincy Theater. Mentions performers like James J. Corbett and other stage offerings across multiple cities with uncertain names and titles due to OCR.
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Pus Theater
Texas
Cbuttog
Orcidlenttiet Theater
Shirtes Mason
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Mica
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Schibpuler
Arford
St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hippocratean College of Medicine
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GHY Council
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D. P. Sullivan
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Tsur and Porter’ Soaks
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Belensee Theater
Jinomiy Vallentioe
Vheater
Tbsrotd
Savoy ‘Pheatere
Tvo
AGK
Pasmity Theater
Ester Comhini Amt
Marte Prevost
Theate Warren Uterrigan
Quincy Theater
James J. Corbett
Iowa
Union
Breeders’ Association
Dexter Park Ave
Chicago, Illinois
Majesty's Defender
Cool Verry
Walnuts
Tallula
Illinois
J. V. Cotta
Sule Myr
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