Slander Suit in Missouri Headed for December Trial
J Walton Miller of Lewis County sues Frederick C Boudreau for 36000 in actual and punitive damages in a federal case brought after removal from the Lewis County Circuit Court. Miller alleges Boudreau made wartime utterances implying disloyalty and profited from the conflict. Case docketed for December term in Hannibal with Hilbert & Hilbert for the plaintiff and Hagerman and Boureau for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walton Miller
Lewis County
Frederick C. Boudreau
United States District Court
Hannibal
Monticello
Missouri
Hilbert & Hilbert
Boudreau
Lee Hagerman
Staunton E. Boudreau
Miller
United States
Jem
Walt Miller
Ailler
Miler
Boudieau
Thomas O'Hern
Amended answer filed in Hannibal court damage suit
In Hannibal, Mahan Smith & Mahan filed an amended answer for John Gottman, Marion farmer, in a $650 damage suit against Burlington railroad for horses killed by a train west of Hannibal months ago. Judge Hays disqualified himself in Ford v Dowell. Judge Eby appointed as special judge. Bond of $40 due by Dec 1. Several cases continued or reset for upcoming terms. juror excused and one summonsed to fill vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
D. H. Eby
Bert Brandt
Jamese McKinney
Ras Pearson
JT. H. Edmonson
W. F. Clair
W. H. Lucas
First National Bank
Shenandoah, Ia
C. L. Tarltun
Olorris Anderson
Edward McClenning
M. J. O'Hern
Louis S. Hawkins
Pauline Fields Case Hangs, Jury Deadlocked
The jury in the Pauline Fields case failed to reach a verdict and reported to court at six o clock Monday evening. The panel reportedly stood 10 to 2 for conviction at one point, but verification was not possible. The case likely will proceed at the next term.
Pauline Fields in Hannibal Court Faces Liquor Charge
Pauline Fields appeared in Hannibal Court of Common Pleas to face a liquor sale charge after a delayed arrival caused a $100 bill for time, with her attorneys arguing delays by a taxi firm. Judge C. T. Hays kept the bond forfeited until a later hearing, while seven more charges await trial over the next days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Fields
Hannibal Court of Comon Pleas
C. T. Hays
Pauline
E. W. Nelson
H. Clay Heather
North Main Street
Nelson
Roy Hamlin
Hays
Judge Hays Saves Girl From Prison
Alice Abbey, a Negro girl who robbed Miss Jessie Davis of Center street, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after withdrawing a not guilty plea and admitting the charge. Attorney Lewis O'Connor had sought parole, granted after testimony in her behalf. The court noted her good character and poor health, and Judge Hays saved her from a prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Abbey
Jessie Davis
Center Street
C. T. Hays
Hannibal
Hays
Three Well Known Hannibal Figures Die Within Days
Three prominent Hannibal residents died Sunday and Monday. The first was Mrs Ellen E Hays 72 of 620 Butler Street who passed at Levering Hospital after a three week illness. She was the wife of S H Hays and funeral services were set for 3 PM at Park Methodist Church with Rev F J Mapel officiating. Interment will be Mount Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen E. Hays
Butler Street
Levering Hospital
Death of Hannibal Father of Attorney A R Smith
Johnathon Smith dies at 5:45 Sunday afternoon at his son's home 3110 St Marys Avenue aged 84 a longtime Hannibal resident and prominent citizen. He had been ill one week and was a member of the Odd Fellows. He is survived by son Walter J Smith of East St Louis and daughter Mrs A E Shatford of Cleveland Ohio.
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Johnathon Smith
A. R. Smith
St. Mary’s Avenue
Mr. Smith
Hannibal
The
Odd Fellows
Attorney Smith
Walter J. Smith
East St. Louis
A. E. Shatford
Cleveland, Ohio
Death of Mrs Susie S Lankford at 64 in Hannibal
Mrs Susie S Lankford died early Monday at 2000 King's Highway after a four day illness. She was 64, survived by husband Milton K Lankford, three daughters Beulah of Chicago Norma Crane and Mrs Harold Pearson of Hannibal, and son John Lankford. Body to be sent to Shelbina Mo for interment. Funeral plans not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie S. Lankford
King’s Highway
Lankford
Milton K. Lankford
Beulah
Chicago
Norma Crane
Hannibal
Harold Pearson
John Lankford
Shelbina
Team Drags Auto Into Front Yard After Runaway Wagon
A Rutherford Ice and Coat wagon pulled by horses ran away on Center Street at 10 a m Monday and crashed into W J Digelman s auto on Tenth Street in front of attorney D D Mahan s home. The wagon wheels caught in the fender and dragged the car into the Mahan yard. The car sustained damage. A woman and child inside the auto escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford Ice and Coat Company
Center Street
W. J. Digelman
Tenth Street
D. D. Mahan
Belgian Seeks Lost Twin Sons Across Nations
Simon and Jean De Groot, six year old Belgian twins, are missing. Jean is believed to be in the United States after their mother died during the war. The father, a former journalist and South Africa teacher, travels from war to war seeking aid from newspapers nationwide to locate his sons. He recalls Belgium’s invasion by Germany in August 1944 and says his sons were brought to the United States by a priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Jean
Jean de Groot
Hannibal
California
de Groot
United States
South Africa
Belgium
Liege
Saw Big Blimp Fall In Chicago
E. J. Trosper, formerly an agricultural agent, has moved to Memphis after visiting Hannibal. He spoke of a Chicago tragedy where a large balloon collapsed in the business district, killing several people and causing extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. J. Trosper
Northeast Missouri Industrial and Agriculture Association
National Federation of Live Stock Shipping Associations
Memphis
Tenn
Hannibal
Witness Across Street Sees Blimp Crash Tragedy
A man named Mr. Trosper, whose offices face the bank building, witnessed the blimp disaster as it collapsed across the street. He described the scene directly after the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ding
Hannibal Business Leaders Discuss Local Housing Shortage
A Hannibal Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday afternoon addressed the city housing shortage. A Chicago expert on housing propositions spoke to the Hannibal businessmen about local arrangements and solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Hannibal Weddings Tie Forster Daughter to Ainge
Miss Katherine Forster daughter of Mr and Mrs John Forster of 1928 Bard Ave St Louis marries Robert E Ainge son of Mrs Mary Ainge of 720 S Maine Hannibal. Ceremony at St Barbara s Catholic church St Louis officiated by Fr E J Lemkes. Immediate relatives attend. reception at the bride’s home. couple to reside at Merriman flat Sixth street Hannibal after October 20.
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Katherine Forster
John Forster
Bard Ave
St. Louis
Robert E. Ainge
Mary Ainge
S. Maine
Hannibal
E. J. Lemkes
St. Barbara’s Catholic Church
Minerva
Hamilton Aves
Olivia
Anthony Forster
Sixth Street
Beulah Taylor and Chester Strong Wed in Humble Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Beulah Taylor to Chester Strong of Hannibal was solemnized Monday afternoon. Strong is a junior member of Milton Strong Dry Goods Co. They left by auto for Louisiana, Missouri and will travel to St. Louis by rail, then return to begin housekeeping for several days.
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Taylor—Strong
Beulah Taylor
Chester Strong
Hannibal
Mr. Strong
Milton Strong Dry Goods Company
Louisiana
St. Louis
Hey
Perry Couple Wed at First Presbyterian Parsonage
Martin Garrett and Miss Maureen Martin of Perry Missouri were married at 6 pm Saturday by Rev B E S Ely Jr in the parsonage on North Maple Avenue The groom is a discharged army veteran and a farmer near Perry The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Martin of Perry The couple will reside in Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Garrett
Cecil Garrett
Maurine Martin
Perry
B. E. S. Ely, Jr
First Presbyterian Church
North
Maple Avenue
William A. Martin
Smith Bittick wedding at Paris Missouri
Miss Camille Smith and Ray C Bittick both of Hannibal were married at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev W W Wilson at Paris Missouri They were attended by Miss Mattie Bittick sister of the groom and Arthur Sharp They motored home to Hannibal and will live at 423 Hill Street Mr Bittick works as a brakeman on the Hannibal division of the Burlington Telegraph office cashier Ishbride was previously connected with Western Union
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ishbride
Western Union Telegraph Office
Hannibal Playhouses Show Stars and Comedies
Today at Hannibal Playhouses Star Theater presents Elsie Ferguson in His Parisian Wife and Elmo Lincoln in Elmo, The Mighty. Capital comedy Bill Settles Down and Keystone comedy Safety First Ambrose play at Park Theater with comedy reels and an episode of The Silent Mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
Elsie Ferguson
Bill
Capital
Elmo Lincoln
Stag hotel and billiard par opens in Hannibal
Hannibal welcomes a new management era as the Stag hotel and pocket billiard parlor opens in town. The revived venue promises a fresh slate of dining and gaming options for locals and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stag
Hannibal
Many Atrocities By Bolshevik In Siberia
OMSK September 10 The Siberian army reports numerous Bolshevik atrocities in recently occupied territory. Intelligence office says all officers and cavalry prisoners are executed by special five member councils set up by the Bolsheviks across Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omsk
Siberian Army
Siberian General Staff
Siberia
Reed's Senate Speech Sparks Row Over League Covenant
Senator Reed's heated address against the league covenant provoked loud audience approval and calls to close galleries if similar demonstrations recur. He attacked President Wilson and the treaty's voting balance, capping his remarks as planning shifted away from formal treaty reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arzona
Senate
Jones
New Mexico
Reed
League
Great Britain
League Assembly
United States
Wilson
Washington
Hungary Mob Hoists Red Flag And Riots
In Totis Hungary twelve miles southeast of Komorn disturbances erupted after miners allied with Bolshevik agitators proclaimed a new proletariat dictatorship and disarmed local police. A mob raised the red flag wrecked houses and maltreated officials before 500 gendarmes halted three hours of fighting. Seven were killed and twenty five wounded. An Ohio inventor touts a plow with a wooden pin that breaks on impact to release the share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Totis
Hungary
Komorm
A Man and His Money at Orpheum theater
Tom Moore presents Goldwyns new film A Man and His Money at the Orpheum. The review notes an atmosphere of smartness rarely found in fashionable society and praises the authentic portrayal of wealth and refinement by actors suited to their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Goldwyn
Orpheum Theater
Highland Park Wednesday Dance Draws Big Crowd
The usual midweek dance at Highland Park drew a large crowd as the Rialto orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rialto Orchestra
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Hannibal News
Gottman
Burlington Railroad
Judge Hays
Position
Ven
Dicky Dippy
Sinnott
Albert R. Smith
Hannibal Weddings
Highland Danceland
Ohio
Highland Park
der. Willo
Derwillo
Adv
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Orpheum
Samuel Goldwyn
Jimmy Lyons
Simpson & Dean
Princess
Marguerite Clark
Burton Holmes
Savoy
Henry Walthall
John Barrymore
Ford Weekly
Sennett
Kinogram
Morris Bros. Shoe Factory
G. W. Hill
Canton
Swift
8Th and
York Sts
Knollenberg Milling Co
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