Bold bad check scheme targets Hannibal merchants
Two young men sought by police for passing worthless checks in a spree that preyed on Hannibal retailers. A Currier Shoe Co. purchase of 28.50 with a forged R E Cruikshank check prompted recovery of funds from one victim while others lost 32 and 22 50 at Emporium and Farrier’s. Suspects fled but boasted of future plans to set up a law office in South Main Street.
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Hannibal
Currier
Broadway
Robert Currier
Sidney Graves
R. E. Cruikshank
Mr. Currier
Hannibal National Bank
South Main Street
Hannial
Motor Truck Trip Across U S Ends
Sergeant James W. Totsch son of Judge and Mrs. John H. Totsch of Hannibal reached San Francisco this week with government motor trucks completing a trans continental tour that began in New York on July 8. Two thousand men were in the organization with 152 trucks. The group is ordered back to Washington with a possible early trip to the Mexican border due to tensions with Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Totsch
John H. Totsch
Hannibal
San Francisco
Calif
New York
Totsch
Reno
Nevada
Washington
Hannibal City Won't Pay Asked Price For Boathouse
Mayor John K. Mills said Hannibal plans to acquire the Streckfus boathouse at Hill street but will not pay the asking price. Streckfus, which leases the city property, was ordered months ago to move or raze the structure as a lease termination date nears. Negotiations continue or the city may pursue other steps to secure the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Mills
Hannibal
Streckfus
Hill Street
Streckfus Company
Carnival set to roll into Hannibal from Lincoln
The Patterson Kline carnival from Lincoln Nebraska will appear at the old ball grounds in Hannibal through next week starting Monday. S. H. Dickson, advance representative, has worked to arrange the visit. More than 30 cars are needed to bring the show, guaranteed first class and among the cleanest on the road. The carnival aims for solid business during its Hannibal stay.
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Patterson-Kline Carnival
Egiout
Lincoln
Neb
Hannibal
S. H. Dickson
Police Arrest Demented Man in Hannibal Case
Hannibal police officers George Foehringer and Frank Hines arrested Cam Brown at 2 a.m. Friday and booked him at headquarters as demented. The county court will be asked to inquire into his sanity, and if found insane, he will be sent to Fulton for asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foehringer
Frank Hines
Hannibal
Funeral of Orin Johnston Held
Funeral services for Orin Johnston were held Friday at 2 pm from the W. M. Smith chapel in Hannibal with Rev. T D Fry of Broadway Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed in Mount Olivet cemetery.
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Orin Johnston
W. M. Smith
Hannibal
Mount Olivet Cemetery
T. D. Fry
Broadway Methodist Church
Remains To Be Sent To Monroe
The remains of Mrs. Viola Bailey brought from New Mexico will be sent to Monroe Missouri for interment at noon today. The body lies at the home of Mrs. C A Miller on Washington street, sister of the deceased.
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Viola Bailey
Hannibal
New Mexico
Old Monroe
C. A. Miller
Washington Street
Negro Transfer Man In Court Fined In Traffic Case
A Black transfer man with Lyon street Han nibibal headquarters faced Judge Ralph Smiley in police court Friday afternoon. He admitted guilt to violating traffic laws and was fined $3 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Brown
Lyon Street
Hannibal
Ralph Smiley
Hannibal Urged To Build Air Landing Field
A prominent Hannibal businessman urged the city to establish a flying field as air travel grows and a government mail service expands. Hannibal has no suitable field now, with planes often passing nearby, and officials may seek to convert existing city land for aviation use to attract future air mail routes and birdmen. Local prospects include utilizing within-city plots for a landing area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel Pickard
Kansas City
Monroe City
Pickard
Quincy
Palmyra
Marion County Fair
Brownfield to Stand Trial Monday in Hannibal
Walter Brownfield of St Louis will be tried at 1 30 pm Monday in Judge Allen Dent's court Hannibal for burglarizing Milton Strong Dry Goods on North Main street. He surrendered after learning a Hannibal police search and was released on 500 bond. He conducts business in St Louis per police statements. Some stolen goods from the dry goods store are reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brownfield
St. Louis
Milton Strong
North Main Street
Allen E. Dent
Hannibal
Brownfield
Hearing Held Over Found Property Dispute
A man claimed he bought items from another party after they were found in his possession. A number of witnesses were summoned Friday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff C V Helton to testify for the prosecution. Brownfield returned to St. Louis after a temporary release.
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C. V. Helton
Brownfield
St. Louis
Farewell Party at Oakwood Church for Hutchinsons
A farewell reception was held Thursday at Oakwood Christian Church for Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hutchinson of Oakwood who depart for Canton Missouri today. Hutchinson will enter Stockton University to study for the ministry. Many church members and friends attended. The Hutchinsons have been prominent Oakwood Christian Church workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Christian Church
R. M. Hutchinson
Oakwood
Canton
Hutchinson
Stockton University
Pocahontas Lodge Reports Flourishing Membership Growth
The Pocahontas Lodge held a Degree meeting at the Labor Temple in Hannibal on Thursday night, conferring work on several candidates. Refreshments followed the business session and a social hour. The order will meet again in two weeks and has welcomed many new members recently.
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Degree of Pocahontas
Labor Temple
Hannibal
Order
HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL HAPPENINGS IN HANNIBAL
Mr and Mrs Charles Bowe and daughter Bertha of Union street have gone to Denver for two to three weeks. Mr and Mrs E Y Marseilles of West Burlington stopped in Hannibal Friday en route from Florida and visited relatives in South Hannibal. Miss Catherine Hance of Hope avenue returned from Springfield where she visited her uncle Harry Habel a Wabash railroad conductor.
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Charles Bowe
Bertha
Union Street
Denver
Colo
E. Y. Marseilles
West Burlington
Hannibal
Florida
South
Catherine Hance
Hope Avenue
Springfield
Harry Habel
Wilson says Japan will do right thing on peace
President Wilson on his special train in Urbana argues Japan cannot act on the Shantung question until three months after peace. He defends Japan’s position, says critics’ case is weak, and predicts victory over critics. He recalls tour stories and praises Columbus reception as he explains the treaty.
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Richmond
Ind
Wilson
Japan
Shantung
Urbana
Ohio
Paris
Columbus
London Workers Plan Delayed Strike Ballot
The tripartite alliance of railway, transport, and mining workers postponed a vote on direct action. The ballot decision will wait until after the Glasgow trades unions congress on September 8.
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London
Triple Alliance
Glasgow Congress of Trades Unions
Prince in U S to visit Washington in November
Washington reports the Prince of Wales will arrive November 12 from Canada and is expected to be hosted by President and Mrs. Wilson at the White House. Details of his entertainment are not yet complete.
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Washington
Prince of Wiles
Canada
Quis City
Wilson
White House
New York prepares fitting welcome for Pershing next week
New York funds 100000 to stage a grand welcome for General Pershing and the first division. The parade to honor Pershing will last five to six hours, with the general on his charger Kidron and the French 75 gun on display. Notables from Missouri El Paso and Cheyenne plan to attend.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Pershing
Kidron
McClachlin
Alex L. Arch
6Th Field Artillery
Robert E. Bradley
Chicago
Louis J. Varady
East St. Louis
General Pershing
Missouri
el Paso
Texas
Cheyenne
Wyo
Senators to Answer Wilson on Peace Treaty in Regions
A group of senators announced plans to discuss the peace treaty in the east and middle west. Republican leaders said there is no effort to trail President Wilson, but they intend to reply to his addresses on the Senate floor and elsewhere. Johnson Borah McCormick Reed Wadsworth Poindexter will speak in Chicago Indianapolis Akron Salem Dun Kirk Pittsburgh and New York City next week.
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Washington
East
Middle West
Capitol
Wilson
Senate
Johnson
California
Borah
Idaho
McCormick
Ilinois
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Reed
Missouri
Akron
Ohio
Wadsworth
New York
Salem
N. Y
Poindexter
Dunkirk
Pittsburgh
New York City
Empire Theater Weekend Burlesque and Farce Lineup
Pat White and his All New Gaiety Girls come to Empire Sunday featuring Casey's Nightmare two act burlesque. Monday brings Fair and Warmer by Castle & Call noted as a top Hopwood farce and big money-maker. Scandal plays Sept. 13 with a strong ensemble and lively chorus.
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Pat White
the Empire
White
Avery Hopwood
Selwyn & Co
Castle & Call
Empire Theater
Eltinge Theater
New York
Pictures Today at Quincy Theater Showings
Eddie Polo stars in Prisoner for Life with Pete Morrison in a western and Pat Rooney in Their Sporting Blood. Princess Theater features Charles Ray in String Beans and Bray pictographs. Belasco presents The Love with Albert Ray and Elinor Fair.
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Quincy
Eddie Polo
Pete Morrison
Pat Rooney
Princess
Charles Ray
Bray
Belasco
Albert Ray and
Elinor Fair
Comedic and dramatic shorts shown at local theaters
The program includes Love at the Tar Theater and Jeff comedy at Hobbs in a tive. Gem Theater features Charles Chaplin in The Bank, Savoy Theater presents Harry Carey in A Scarlet Drop, Enid Bennett in The Vamp, and Chester Conklin in The Village Smithy.
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Enid Bennett
the Vamp
Chester Conklin
Hobbs
Charles Chaplin
Savoy
Harry Carey
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Patterson-Klie Company
Monroe
Ware-Wayland CO
Home Outfitters
West Side Square
Quincy, Ill
CAT Tales
Myli Saores
Ant
Izzy
Dicky Dippy
St. Louisan
Weilers
N. 6Th ST
Oakwood Church
Canton, Mo
Pocahontas Lodge
Good
Orpheum
Madge Kennedy
Fatty Arbuckle
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Gaiety Girls
Chas. Chaplin
Orpheum Theater
Lee
Castile and Call
Avery Hopgood
Highland Park
Rialto Jazz Band
Tom MIX
Keokuk and
Nauvoo
the Beautiful Mississippi
Kreokuk
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