Fines Remitted for Short Line Railroad by Wilson Order
President Wilson ordered remittance of 3000 in fines against the St. Louis and Hannibal railroad after attorneys appealed. The case stemmed from inter state commerce law violations and litigation over two years old. A separate Macon Motor Car Company suit against Wabash yielded 90000 in damages for a 1911 fire at Macon plant.
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Wilson
St. Louis & Hannibal Railway
Charles B. Faris
United States District
Hannibal
Macon Motor Car Company
Macon
Wabash Railroad Company
Junge Falis
Faris
Foreman Honored At Term's Close
Prof. A H Foreman longtime principal of Eugene Field school was led from Dulany playgrounds by pupils former pupils and friends on Wednesday afternoon. He received a gold witch and chair with fountain pen attached purchased by self earned funds. Mrs Foreman was awarded a $20 gold piece for her support of the schools.
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A. H. Foreman
Eugene Field School
Dulany
60 year old takes ten minute plane ride in Pike County
A Tan nibal Chamber of Commerce social tour plane headed for Hull Pike County Ik reached a landing site after ten landings. Pilot M. M. Merrill offered a passenger ride at ten dollars but ten men donated one dollar each to a fund for a seat. The oldest donor, a 60 year old man whose name was not learned, rode with Merrill while his wife wept on the ground. The man refused to buckle in and praised the ten minutes as the excursion of his life.
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Tannibal Chamber of Commerce
Pike County
Hull
M. M. Merrill
Merrill
Trosper Takes Post With Hartford Fire and Live Stock Ins
E. J. Trosper, formerly in charge of agricultural work for the northeast Miss Agricultural association, has joined the Hartford Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company to direct farm policies and association activities at a salary around $6,000 annually. He previously debated Chicago plans and is linked to Miss Bob Bell of Monroe City, Mo.
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E. J. Trosper
Northeast Miss Agricultural Association
Hartford Fire and Live Stock Insurance Company
Trosper
Chicep
Orga Aring
National Live Stock Shipping Association
Bob Bell
Monroe City
Frank Ashcraft Dies At Paris
Frank Ashcraft, a longtime Burlington employee and former telegraph operator, died at his home in Paris after a stroke. He was about 14 years old, a member of St. John's Lodge No. 28 and several Masonic bodies. His funeral was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Paris.
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Frank Buriingto
Paris
the Burington
St. John’s Lodge
Masons
Hannibal
Reyal Arch
Hannibalians Attend C E Convention in Missouri
Hannibal residents join the 31st annual convention of the Missouri Christian Endeavor Union in Kahoka Missouri. Opening address delivered by Rev. Charles B. Boving of Moberly former pastor of Hannibal First Presbyterian. Delegates from First and South Side Christian Oakwood Christian and Presbyterian churches attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Christian Endeavor Society
Kahoka
Missouri Christian Endeavor Union
Charles B. Boving
Moberly
First Presbyterian Church
First
South Side
U C T Dance At Labinnah Club
An erable dance and card party was held Friday night at Labinnah club by Hannibal Council of the United Commercial Travelers. Members families and friends formed a large crowd with visiting members from other councils. Refreshments were served. This was the second in a series of monthly dances by Hannibal Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labinnah Club
Hannibal Council
United Commercial Travelers
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL
Mrs. E. B. Lucas of South Bend Indiana and Mrs. T. J. Jones of Muntine Illinois are visiting their brother Edward Herriman in Hannibal. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Johnstone of Ounces have returned home after visiting relatives and friends in Hannibal.
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E. B. Lucas
South Bend
Ind
T. J. Jones
Muntine
Lit
Edward Herriman
Hannibal
T. F. Johnstone
Ounces
Local Knights Templar Home From Conclave
Hannibal Excalibur Commandry No. 5 members returned Friday from Joplin Missouri where they attended the Knights Templar state conclave held Tuesday through Thursday Commander Edward Hollyman Alvin Hagan and Archy C Bards represented the Hannibal commandry A parade Wednesday drew more than a thousand uniformed Knights Springfield beat Aurora in a drill contest Kansas City received the 1921 conclave designation Hollyman noted over 1200 visitors attended the convention He met Charles B Herrin a former Hannibal advertising man and Revs J J Cooper and George Hale both formerly of Hannibal
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Hannibal
Excalibur Commandry No. 5
Knights Templar
Joplin
Edward Hollyman
Alvin Hagan
Archy C. Bards
Hannibal Commandry
Springfield
Aurora
Kansas City
Hollyman
Charles B. Herrin
J. J. Cooper
George Hale
Hannibal Y M C A Announces Summer Swim Classes
The Hannibal Y M C A offers summer swimming lessons beginning June 4 for women, girls, and factory workers with three age groups and times from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 6:15 to 7:00 a.m. Sessions require at least ten enrollees. fees are 3.00 for season, 1.50 for juniors, 2.50 for intermediates, and 3.00 for young men. A tennis court program runs June 1 to Sept 5 with season rates 1.50 for members and 3.00 for non-members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Catherine Walker
Yo M. Cgc. A
Bird and
Eighth Sts
Corneil
Beysa—tearning
Bors
Oiler Bay
Quincy Lilys To Play Here Today
Quincy Lilys meets Hannibal club at Mainland's Field at 3 this afternoon in a marquee matchup. The teams previously met two weeks ago with a close Quincyan win. Carthage Colts visit Sunday and the Moose Gems of Quincy visit Memorial Day for a special attraction.
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Frazier
Quincy Lilys
Hannibal Club
Mainland’s Field
Carthage Colts
Moose Gems of
Quincy
Navy Recruiter Summoned to Naval Conference
Jerra bandmaster first class US Navy with Storekeeper Hess in Hannibal leads recruiting canvass units and has been called to St Louis headquarters to attend a naval conference of recruiting service personnel.
Rutherford Named Chairman of Mason Township GOP Women
Mrs. P. H. Rutherford of Hannibal was elected chairman of the Mason township organization of Republican women at a Thursday meeting in the Mannibal courthouse. State organizer Mrs. R. H. Kimbrough of Moberly directed the work. Marion county had been organized weeks earlier. Sub-organizations for each township will be formed soon. Other officers include Vice-president Mrs. Charles Lambert and secretary-treasurer Mrs. R. E. L. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Rutherford
Hannibal
Mason Township
Mannibal
R. H. Kimbrough
Moberly
Marion County
Mason Towwnship
Charles Lambert
R. E. L. Miller
Palmyra Druggist Accepts Post at Union Pharmacy
Floyd Ladue of Palmyra Missouri has become pharmacist at Union pharmacy on Union street. He succeeds John Williams who joined Fisher drug store. Ladue formerly lived in Perry Missouri and is a registered pharmacist, graduate of the druggists school at Brunswick Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Ladue
Palmyra
Union Pharmacy
Union Street
John Williams
Fisher Drug Store
Mr. Ladue
Perry
Druggists’ School
Brunskick
Attacks on Nominating Judges at County Convention
At the Timies Bar annual meeting in Cincago on May 29, critics argue the district convention system undermines public will. W H Bart Benton warns a self serving politician could control judge selection, while Peter P Schaefer Champaign cites a poll favoring district primaries and opposes boss rule. Leon Hornstin defends the current nominating method as best available to reflect popular input.
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Cincago
Timies Bar Association
W. H. Bart
Benton
Peter P. Schaefer
Champaign
Leon Hornstin
Thirty Men Will Soon Fly Over To Havana
A Florida to Havana air service is planned by Florida West Indies Airways Inc with hydro airplanes under 100 miles distance. Key West travelers could reach Havana in about two hours. The State Department and Immigration Bureau discussed permits for travelers and treated air travel as equivalent to sea travel in those rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Key West
Fla
Havana
Florda- West Indies Airways, Inc
Broadway
New York
Kong
G W H. Bonwell
State Department
Immigration Bureau and Customs Division
Florida
Iavana
Boy 17 weighing 385 pounds dies in Kentucky
Charles Mason of Lington, Ky., about six feet tall, weighed 385 pounds weeks before his death from an iron lung pneumonia attack. He could not walk and learned privately. A private coffin maker built a specially sized casket after his rapid growth forced him to sit in a custom chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenington
Charles Mason
Ab Ri Fnean
G. M. Fenley
Valley Station
Japanese Cabinet Moves to Ease Financial Turmoil
In Yokohama banking circles a panic prompted the cabinet to meet for special consideration. It decided to prevent worsening conditions by easing loan restrictions at the Bank of Japan and promoting exports to improve the money market and overall economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Yokohama
Bank of Japan
Cubs Win Two to Lead Baseball Standings
Chicago swept a doubleheader from St Louis 6 to 2 and 7 to 9 to move into first place as Alexander earned his tenth straight win and Vaughn his sixth. Boston defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3 behind Hayes and timing hits. Pirates beat Reds 4 to 1 with Ruether allowing three hits.
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CUBS
Chicago
St. Louis
Bittshburge
Cincinnati
Alexander
Vauhn
Giants Whip Phillies 4 to 0 in New York
New York Nationals defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0 as Doyle homered with two on in the third inning. Pitcher Bixey struggled in that frame while Rixey and Witherow, Wheat, Benton, and Snyder worked for the Phillies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Phillies
New York
New York Nationals
Philadelphia
Doyle
Bixey
Rixey
Witherow
Wheat
Benton and Snyder
Jefferson Junior High Defeats Madison 10 to It
Jefferson junior high league ball team humbled Madison 10 to It on the Athletic Field Thursday afternoon. Two games remain in the league with both the sophomore High School and Webster tied for first place. Each team must face Jefferson for the pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeferson
Madison
Standings and results from Friday baseball games
National League games: St Louis 2 Chicago 6. St Louis 0 Chicago 7. Philadelphia 0 New York 4. Boston 6 Brooklyn 3. Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 6. American League: St Louis 1 Detroit 3. New York 4 Boston 3. Chicago 6 Cleveland 13. Washington 6 Philadelphia 4. American Association: St Paul 7 Minneapolis 4 in ten innings. Kansas City 9 Milwaukee 7. Three-I League results: Rockford 5 Cedar Rapids 1. Peoria 3 Bloomington 2. Batavia 1 Keokuk 6. Bloomington 2 Keokuk 6.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
St. Paul
Minneapoli
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Rockford
Cedar Rapids
Peoria
Cloomington
Bvatsville
Tech
Elaute
Molinea
Keekactand
Cate Enrer
Cincinnati A
Ee Ee
Louis
Wees
Chileago
St Louis
Opening game gives Cleveland win in tense AL clash
Cleveland tops Chicago 13 to 8 in a high scoring start to the series. Smith hit a two run center hit with two on in the first, while Speaker and Weaver sparkled in the field. Two games slated for this afternoon as Boston and New York clash. Ruth walked Pratt to force in a run for a 4 to 2 New York victory. Washington beat Philadelphia 14 to 8, with Milan the standout hitter. Detroit edged St Louis 3 to 1 in a ninth inning rally involving Bush and Pinned, after a Saxby? pass and single by Sister.
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Chicago
H. G. Pliyers
Tincis
Paskeri
Darber
Robertson
Killifer
Alexander
ST. Louis
Arm Smitih
Schultz
Hornsby
Paskert
Barthes
Kilhifer
Aee Vaughn
St, Louis
Pilavers
Janverin
Sehultz
Hornsts
Wees
Fournier
McHenry
Lavan
Lilhoefer Schupp
St. Lootis Sence
Paskeret
Jack
Hollacher
Terry
Froilacher
Barber
Tholleacher
Bave
Schuppe
Vaughn I
Schupp
Vaughn Wildi Pirehi
Cleveland
Loeveland
Smith
Speaker
Weiaver
Boston
Wriday
Russell
Ruth
Pratt
New York
Rice
Judy Bustoun
Shore
Quinn
Hannah
Hassell
Sehung
Naylor
Washington
Milan
Gfu
Erickson
Oldham
Alnsmith
Wetlman and Hillings
Toteludd
Murphys Rf
Collins Aly
Weaver
Jourdan Ib
Wishery
Schalk
Sluynn
Payne
Inerr
Collins
Jamieson
Ly Speer
Vambspanss
Johnston
Bo Neth
Pane
Morton
Niehaus
Paber
Jnnings
Mhicaga
Cleveland Weaver
Velech
Gardner
Jourdan
E Coakins
H Wambsganss
Weaver Toeft
Chitage
Yentis
Bagby Li
Faber
Kerr
Heath
Bagby
Fin
Pitehe Wiehaus
Pitehner
Um- Nalin
Pire
Tommy Milton Posts Fast Qualifying Time at Indianapolis
Tommy Milton, hailed as the world speed king, set the fastest qualifying time for the 00 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway, averaging 902 miles an hour on the 215 mile brick oval. John Boling, Willie Haupt, and Eddie O'Donnell also qualified for the event.
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Indianapolis
Tommy Milton
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
John Boling
Willie Haupt
Eddie O'Donnell
Moose lodge to field team in home opener against Monmouth Legion
The Moose Gem ball club will open in Baldwin park Sunday afternoon with the American Legion nine of Monmouth. Moose management reports the Legion is fast and strong and in good condition. After beating the St Louis Giants last Monday the Moosers feel confident for Sundays game and plan a following trip to Hannibal Monday for a game with the Hannibal club, drawing many local fans for river excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Moose- Gem Ball Club
American Legion Nine
Monmouth
Baldwin Park
Moose
Legion Nine
Moosers
St. Louis Giants
Moose-Gem Nine
Hannibal
New Men Join lineup with the Gems Today
Winking Gem hurler will open on the mound this afternoon in the first three game series with the Peoria Black Devils at League Park diamond. Groeting and Gels, a catcher and outfielder, join sparklers for a tryout. Lenane, the manager, says recruits are in good condition. Lauer to pitch Sunday, then Weihl or Winking Monday. All games start at 3 p.m. The Black Devils line up features strong players and a big exhibition is expected.
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Winking
Peoria Black Devils
League Park
Groeting
Gels
Sparklers
Lenane
Lauer
Weihl
Devil
Lilys to Play in Hannibal Again Today
Frazer's Lilys head to Hannibal for a return game this afternoon after an earlier win at the Bluffs City. They will then travel to Quincy, and Sunday morning head to LaBelle for a second schedule clash. A LaBelle game was postponed by weather. two Memphis games are listed for June 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazer
Lilys
Hannibal
Bluffs
Quincy
LaBelle
Lilws
Memphis
Carthage Meet Quincy in Baldwi Park Curling Clash
For the second time this season half squads from Carthage and Quincy CALPISGES WL MIX at Baldwi Park. Carthage won the opener while Quincy bids fair to challenge today. Shea and Leinen listed as the local college batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Quincey Calpisges
Baldwi Park
Carthagians
Quincy
Laurels
Shea
Ieinen
Industrial League doubleheader set for South Park and Athletic field
Ellington Electric nine meets Morris shoe company at South Park this afternoon in the Industrial League. Otis and Electric Wheel clash on the Athletic field in the second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellington Electric Nine
Morris Shoe Company
South Park
Otis and Electric Wheel
Boxing in St Louis halted by police board order
Professional boxing was suspended indefinitely in St. Louis by the board of police commissioners on a late Friday action. Amateur contests will not be interfered with. Three local no-decision clubs faced closure after Commissioner Thomas Sheehan cited alleged boxing regulation violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Board of Police Commissioners
Thomas Sheehan
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure
An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds the system, cleanses the blood and prevents repeated acute catarrh by treating the mucous surfaces. It promises testimonials and a $10 guarantee of cure from W J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Ww. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Oho
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Frank Ashcraft
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