No Move Agreed to Oust Hannibal Police Chief
Night Captain Tom ODay remains with the Hannibal police as council discussions at Friday night session hint at a possible challenge to his position while citizens and aldermen debate policing costs and department management. Arch Leonard, once dismissed under Chief Harris, was rumored to appear but was not summoned.
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Tom Oday
Hannibal
Pocete
Forey O Day
Charles Linseed
James
Jim Fatherstoneci
Feathersterne
Wee Tekrar
Seme Gee
Aldermen
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O'Das
Turner Memphis
Merry
Oday
Police Department
Arch Leonard
Council
Hoowever
Leonard
Harris
Force
Indians recipe promises free hair remedy offer
A vintage ad promises a free hair growth remedy named Kotalka for dandruff hair loss and bald spots. Readers are asked to mail 10 cents to J. H. Brittain at BZ-301 Station F New York to receive the proof box and the ointment.
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J. H. Brittain
Station F
New York
Fighting John Conlon Attacks City Band Concert Funds
Alderman John Conlon of the second ward, dubbed Fighting John, probes police department affairs and criticizes a $300 city appropriation for band concerts in the park, arguing cuts to the police force clash with festival spending and seeking transparency on possible inside work.
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John Conlon
Conlon
John
Open Council
Heather Says He Will File For P A Office
Palmyra attorney and former Marion county prosecuiting attorney Heather announced plans to seek the prosecuting attorney position as a Democratic candidate. He spoke during a Saturday Hanabal visit on business and said he would file for the office. Prosecution figures and party support noted local interest in his bid.
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P. A. Office
Clas Heather
Palmyra
Marion County
Hanabal
Noviation
DT Leather
Ann Targement
Roy Tfam
Miss Moxley Weds Louisiana Man in Perry ceremony
Miss Moxley married a Louisiana Missouri man, Mostey, in Perry. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Mexles of Sheibina and ran a Perry millinery shop. Groom C. Martin of 2063 Hope Avenue is with Clement wholesale grocery in Louisiana and served in the 89th division.
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Mostey
Perry
Foweiang
C. Martin
Hope Avenue
FP. H. Jacoby
Tannibal
Wis
W.os. Mexles
Sheibina
Chicken Hatched With Four Feet At Krigbaum Farm
Farmer R L Krigbaum south of Hannibal reports a live chicken with four feet hatched at his Krigbaum farm. The unusual chick has two extra feet near the rear, appearing large but nonfunctional, while the normal feet develop as usual. The Patterson Klinges attempted to chase the creature.
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R. L. Krigbaum
Hannibal
Krigbaum
Patterson Klines
Ufferim
Damon Club Postpones Monday Meeting for Faneration Day
The Damon club of the Kniehts of Tivanchaltes postpones its Monday meeting. No meeting this week due to Faneration Day. Two or three additional gatherings will be held before summer arrives.
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Damon Club
Kniehts
Tivanchaltes
Aviator Delights Hannibal With Air Feats Over Downtown
Aviator M. M. Merrill of the Patterson Kline show thrills Hannibalians Saturday afternoon in a stunt performance over the downtown district. He loops the loop several times at 2500 feet then swoops near buildings at 400 feet, drawing crowds and a passenger business of about ten dollars per ride with companions Jotan Scott to Quincy to join Merrill. The machine heads to the next carnival leg later today or tomorrow.
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M. M. Merrill
Patterson Kline
Jotan Scott
Hannibal Optician
Merril
Quincy
Hannibal
Carnival Company
Masons Plan St Louis Service Trip Today
A group of Hannibal Masons and their families left early for St Louis to attend the Masonic Home services this afternoon. They will be in charge of States Lodge No. 28 and Hannibal Lodge No. 188 with a total of nine Masons and will return tonight on home train No. 17.
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Hannibal
Rev Cox Delivers Talks To Graduation Classes
Rev Cox of the Bapalete travels back from Auri tenens and delivers commencement addresses to graduating classes at LaGrange and Frankfort. The visit centers on encouragement and reflections for the new graduates.
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Rev. Cox
Ravi Tdr. Cox
The
Bapalete
Auri Tenens
LaGrange
Frankfort
Investigate Fight At Carnival Grounds
A fight at the carnival grounds last night prompted an investigation by local authorities. No arrests have been made and officials continue to review eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage.
Happenings in Hannibal Record Local Visits
Miss Mary Thomas of St Louis returns home after visiting relatives in Hannibal. Mr and Mrs Frank Richards of Louisiana Missouri return home after visiting Hannibal. Clarence Parker of St Louis returns home after visiting Hannibal. Jake Pickett of St Louis railway clerks union officer spent Saturday in Hannibal visiting relatives.
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Whig
Hannibal
Chas. H. Ling
Union St
Missouri
Mary Thomas
St. Louis
Frank Richards
Louisiana, Mo
Lannibal
Clarence Parker
Jake Pickett
Railway Clerks’ Union
D Hannibal
Wall Street Bets on Davis in Presidential Race
Wall Street bookmakers list John W. Davis at 12 to 1 to win the nomination. Runners Johnson and Edwards of New Jersey remain favorites for the Republican and Democratic slots. Bets also price out Wilson and Moran as unlikely Democratic nominees with continued racing in next week’s betting activity.
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Wall Street
John W. Davis
Mr. Davis
San Francisco
Iham Johnson
Gov. Edwards
New Jersey
Johnson
Edward
Ees Thiee
Wilson
Wilant J. Brean
Michigan Wins Meet With Ohio State at Ann Arbor
Michigan track team won ten events and tied for first in two others to defeat Ohio State 81 6 45 6 at Ann Arbor. Ohio State's strongest showings came in the mile run with first, second, and third places.
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Michigan
Ohio State
Ann Arbor
Mich
Otigo State
Earl Hodges Promoted to Firestone Agency Manager
The El Paso Morning Times reports W. Earl Hodges is promoted to manager of the Firestone Tire agency in El Paso. Hodges, former Quincy Whig beat reporter, came to El Paso via Blandinseville, previously worked at Firestone Oklahoma City, served in France, then led El Paso truck tire sales and later became assistant branch manager. Glenn W. Curtiss resigns as branch manager after two years.
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el Paso
Texas
Morning Times
W. Earl Hodges
Firestone Tire
Hodges
Quincy Whig
Blandinseville
Times
Glenn W. Curtiss
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
W. E
Shiloh Drummer Boy Now At Soldiers Home
A Philadelphia Press extract honors Capt. C. H. Bliss of the Custom Guards and a Confederate-press heroics tale of Charlie Whes, a drummer boy at Pittsburg Landing who aided wounded comrades, fired a rebel gun at Donelson, and earned praise after the Civil War.
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Shiloh
Soldiers’ Home
Philadelphia Press
C. H. Bliss
United States
Union
Charles
Moen
Pittsburs Dane
Pittsburg Landing
Feilan
Donellson
Little Charlie
Man Lags in Mud to See His Mother
A gentleman urged a man to stay the night and ride home in the morning but the man went on foot through mud and rain saying he must see his mother that night. This unexpected departure occurred as darkness fell four miles from home.
Need League To Save World Law Reading
Lord Reading, in a presidential address at the International Law Association conference in Portsmouth, urged that international law cannot fully recover from wartime blows unless the League of Nations becomes effective. He called the Covenant a great document, noted America’s future actions depend on its people, and said America will stay a supporter of justice whether it signs or not.
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London
Lord Reading
International Law Association
Portsmouuth
League of Nations
America
League
King George Bans Oil Stock Investment
London May 29 King George prohibits a ten dollar oil stock investment for the Prince of Wales stating it would be politically unwise for the Crown and government to engage in such financial exposure. The move signals royal caution amid wartime or economic tensions.
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London
George
Prince of Wales
Prince to Invest Duchy Funds in Oil Stocks Vetoed
Trustees of the duchy of Cornwall plan to place one million idle dollars in Mexican Eagle and other oil shares, but the King vetoed the deal. The item notes political tensions and personal sentiment, with hints that love may bloom though resentment could spill over.
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Duchy of Cornwall
Prince of Wales
Mexican Eagle
DICKY DIPPY'S DAIRY REQUESTS RUSH OF KISS
A fragment shows a note from Dicky Dippy's Dairy asking for a rush delivery and wondering if a kiss could be included with the shipment. The readable text is brief and lacks names, dates, or locations.
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