Lankford Receives Life Sentence After Guilty Plea
Francis Caton Lankford was given life imprisonment by Judge Albert Akers after pleading guilty to the murder of Emil Licht, a Quincy pawnbroker, in a case described as among the county’s most startling. Akers cited mercy and his Dunkard upbringing in denying a death sentence, noting the defendant’s plea and self surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Caton Lankford
Albert Akers
Emil Licht
Lankford
C. F. Lankford
Adair
LeRoy Adair
Akers
Dunkard Church
Walter Edwards
Shelby County
Quincy
Whig Sunday
Francis Lankford
Wolfe
Leading Members Of The Lankford Gang Receives Life Sentence
Francis Caton Lankford pleaded guilty to murder of Emil Licht and drew a life sentence in circuit court. He also confessed to shooting and killing Francis Vacha of Cleveland and Detective Robert Bumster, and wounding Sheriff James Simmons during the rescue of his brother Wilford Lankford from a Burlington train on April 19. Wilford, alias Harry Wells, escaped and is now in South America, per his father’s statement to a Whig reporter.
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Francis Caton Lankford
Emil Licht
Francis Vacha
Cleveland
Robert Bumster
James Simmons
Wilford Lankford
Harry Wells
Burlington
Francis
South America
Francis Caten Lankford
Frank Vacha
Clarence
C. F. Lankford
Bevier
Quincy
Wilford
Sheriff's Office
The
Whig
New Orleans
Lankford
Pinky Kerr on seller tactics and Tawny Apple’s braceleted layoff
Abe Martin quotes Pinky Kerr criticizing sellers for unfair deals. Miss Tawny Apple, a Fairy Grot ticket seller, is laid off today while her bracelet is welded, a curious incident tied to a local picture parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinky Kerr
Lankford Pleads Guilty and Faces Chester Penitentiary
The prisoner consulted with counsel and pled guilty after the discussion. A not guilty stance was anticipated briefly, but the boy agreed to seek mercy after speaking with his father. Lankford will be transported to Chester penitentiary to serve his sentence.
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Lankford
Chester
Funeral services for August Meise held at Salem church
Death notice states August Meise died recently with private rites at his home 916 Stata street, then public service at Salem church conducted by Rev. Reiger replacing Rev. Leemhuis, Salem quartet sang, burial in Woodland cemetery. Bearers: Fred Speckhart, Fred Merker, Henry Sprick, Henry Schroeder, Chas Meyer, Adam Ebner.
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August Meise
Stata Street
Salem Church
Reiger
Leemhuis
Salem Quartet
Woodland Cemetery
Fred Speckhart
Fred Merker
Henry Sprick
Henry Schroeder
Chas Meyer
Adam Ebner
Funeral services for John S. Mann at St James Church
Rev O H Horn officiated at the funeral held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from the home at Thirty sixth and Harrison and at 2 30 from G James church. Burial followed in Green mount colony. The ciu quartet of the Ladies Aid society sang. Bearers were Philip Frederick Fred Frederick John Huseman Harvey Huseman George Knoblock and Lawrence Gronemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Mann
O. H. Horn
Thirty-sixth
Harrison Streets
G. James Church
Greenmount Colony
Ciu
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. James Church
Philip Frederick
Fred Frederick
John Huseman
Harvey Huseman
George Knoblock
Lawrence Gronemeyer
Lankford father details South America claims in Licht murder case
C F Lankford of Bevier says son Francis and brother Wilford were connected to the Licht murder in Quincy. He recounts Wilford's alleged South America travels, a late confession, and a claim that Caren and Wichita Bill were on the Clarence train. He notes Francis pleaded guilty and faces life imprisonment, with questions about trial counsel and costs.
Quincy Aldermen Propose Flower Parade For Returning Soldiers
Alderman Hyatt urges a flower strewn welcome for the 33rd division and other Adams county veterans during a late week parade in Quincy. Plans discussed include citizens throwing flowers, wearing lapel blooms, and bells and whistles to honor the homecoming, with decisions pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
5. S. Hyatt
Fifth Ward
France
Hyatt
Chicago
Alderman Hyatt
Adams County
Quincey
Alderman Trumpkins
St. Louis
El!s
Washington Park
O'Brien
Property Sale Report From Fragmentary OCR Note
Fragmentary text indicates a property sale, mentioning a parcel in a state location and an individual named Webb. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the document appears to record transfer of property to or from Webb and a party identified as quick See or Sees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Tne
Staat
Appeal Taken In Lacke Case Over Conservatorship
Defense appeals after county judge overrules motion for a new trial in the Lacke case against State Savings Loan and Trust Co. Attorneys Govert and Lancaster seek circuit court review. The case centers on removing the company as conservator for Mrs. Lacke and a county court jury previously ruled for the plaintiff. An order requires the conservator to turn over all money and property of Mrs. Lacke to the aged owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lacke
State Savings Loan 7x Trust Company
Fred Wolfe
Govert
Lancaster
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Lacke
Klipstein Pleads Guilty In Court
Fred Klipstein pleaded guilty in circuit court to robbery and a second offense after withdrawing a prior not guilty plea. Judge Akers imposed no sentence. Daniel Peters, accused of stealing Liberty Bonds and War Stamps, received probation, as did Anton Nebuhr in a separate grand larceny case handled by Probation Officer Ed Smith. Tax time extended for federal automobile tax from April 24 to May 31 with a 25 percent penalty for late payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Klipstein
Akers
Daniel Peters
Anton Nebuhr
Ed Smith
Kimlin
Way
Quincy Captain Rejoins Fronts Then Leads Military Police
During World War I Captain Smith served with a police unit amid heavy combat at Albert and Verdun before moving to the Meuse Argonne front. He remained there till October, then returned to Tryon defenses, and after the armistice commanded a military police unit. Quincy friends anticipate a cordial homecoming.
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Albert
Smith
Verdun
Meuse-Argonne
Quincy
Tryon
Quincey
Bevier carpenter’s kin recalls Lankford crime saga
G F Lankford, father of four sons, one sentenced to life for murder in Quincy, recounts family history. He cites three sons’ prison terms in Missouri, a sisterly home, and moves from Newark to Palmyra to Hannibal before Bevier. Francis and Wilford reportedly returned from Jefferson City after two years. Arthur W remains jailed in Jefferson City.
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G. F. Lankford
Emil Licht
Quincy
Robert Bumster
Frank Vacha
Lankford
Missouri
Newark
Palmyra
Hannibal
Bevier
Mr. Lankford
Francis Caton
Wilford
Arthur W
Dearing & Yeager
Francis
Jefferson City
Kansas City
Clarence
Probate Court Actions On Three Estates Unfold
In probate court Albert Berger as administratrix seeks discharge of the Louis H. Berger estate which shows a balance of 354.12. Etta Kaufman files bond of 1200 as executrix of the Ouke Kaufman estate. Charlotte A M Becker as administratrix reports receipts of 2128.60 disbursements 1084.35 leaving a balance of 1044.25.
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Albert Berger
Louis H. Berger
Etta Kaufman
Ouke Kaufman
Charlotte A. M. Becker
Joseph A. Beckett
Ollie Steinkamp and Emma LeGrand Wed in Quincy
License records show Ollie Steinkamp and Emma LeGrand obtaining marriage licenses in Quincy. The item notes no further details and reads as a brief public notice amid other community notices.
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Ollie Steinkamp
Legal
Quincy
Emma LeGrand
Quincy Pulse Mayor Off to Chicago for 33rd Division Welcome
Mayor P J O'Brien left Quincy Monday night to join the reception committee in Chicago for the 33rd division. He will stay until Thursday. previously in business in Chicago, he returns with the contingent for Illinois. Other items note magazine solicitors fined for vagrancy, a parolee to be returned to Anamosa, a forged check case, a diamond pin theft in St. Louis, local fire department awards, motions for a new trial in a fish wholesaling case, and two veterans entering G C B C.
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Chicago
P. J. O'Brien
Illinois
O'Brien
Everett Malcolm
H. O. Kelly
Roy Goodrich
Kelly
Goodrich
Henry Klusmeyer
Dick Brewery
Wanted a boy to carry a paper route today
A notice in the East part of town seeks a boy to deliver papers. Apply at the Whig office today to secure the route and earn the daily earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Quincy Awaits Return of Her Soldier Boys
Quincy prepares to welcome 33d division veterans as 1400 Illinois troops depart Camp Mills for Chicago. Mayor OBrien joins committee for city parade and homecoming honoring wounded and returning soldiers. Chicago plans a grand welcome with flags bunting and divisional colors black and gold. Also reporting more Quincy men arriving from France including Captain Paul Tibbetts and several privates.
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Chicago
Quincy
Philip O'Brien
Lowden
Illinois
Camp Mills
France
Red Cross
United States
New York
Paul W Tibbets
139Th Infantry
Robert Nichtene
Broadway
Elmer Carpenter
Kentucky Street
Thomas H. Squires
Maine Street
William Benton
122D
Big Carnival For Quincy on Market Place
A new weeklong carnival arrives at Market Square starting Monday, June 2, from Patterson & Kline direct from Ottumwa Iowa. Abner K Kline markets the shows as America’s Cleanest Amusements with no coarse acts. The Crimson Special train travels with attractions including Fairleys Museum Tangleland Palace of Mystery Over There Mexico relics Hatfields Athletic Show Dog Pony Monkey Circus Razzle Dazzle Smiles and rides like the Whip Ferris wheel and Carrousel De Luxe plus a military band and calliope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson & Kline
Market Square
Ottumwa
Iowa
Abner K. Kline
America
Fairley’s Museum
Tangleland
Palace of Mystery
Western Front
Mexico
Hatfield
Kline
Unsettled Weather Forecast With Showers Across Regions
Weather bulletin warns of unsettled showers in the south and central areas Tuesday and possibly Wednesday with little temperature change. Missouri outlook likewise clouds over with showers and slight temperature shifts. Town forecast notes mainly cloudy skies with local showers in the south Tuesday. Hannibal district river levels are expected to fall slowly by 0.1 to 0.3 feet in the next 24 hours.
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Wiinds
Missouri
Town
Hannibal
Tiver
Penne
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincy
Louisiana
St. Louis
For Sale Seven Horses and Mares Trade Them
For sale seven horses and mares including one in foal. May trade if needed. Alaw survey and spring wagon. Contact W McMann at 1650 State, phone 1459.
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W. McMann
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Lankford Gang
Francis C. Lankford
Malley McCarl, Alias
Wichita Bill
Abe Martin
Father
Son
Revier
Caton
Licht
Wichita
Bil
Caren
Bal’ O
Licht Avas
Bumster
Vacha
Caton Sava
John Doe
Toaho Bill
Edwards
Ald. Hyatt
Women of
S. Hyatt
Klipstein
Lawrence D. Smith
Elder Lankford
Tom Ryan
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Des Moines
Towa
Elmer Aten
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Aten Wag
Peoples’ Store
P. W. Rearden
Court House
Fred Scharnhorst Aten
Fred Schmitt
Clacton
Union Station
Quincy Fire Department
Monroe Drug Company
Louis LaCroix
John W. Venghaus
Tudee
Venghaus
George R. Kong
Carthage
Ill
Naval Aviation Service
Newfoundland
John G. Shehan
Taylorville
Italy
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