Murder on the Sea Aboard the Ship
In a dramatic aboard a wartime ship, Dubois is found stabbed in the cabin while captain Hollis suspects Philip Bascom, the owner, of madness as two more bodies, Dade and Masters, appear on deck. The crew hunts Bascom through decks and engine rooms, facing a hidden killer and a collapsing trust aboard.
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Dubois
Bascom
Leayard
Cade
Vera
Mr. Hollis
Olson
Mr. Bascom
Philip Bascom
Masters
White
Mr. Olson
Dade
Glallor
Seayard
Tony
Number One
The Work of a Fiend On the Shipboard Night Hunt
The narrator describes a tense pursuit aboard a ship as Bascom, driven by a deranged urge for revenge, has slain Tony Rapello and hid somewhere on deck. Captain Seayard plans a menacing search from fore to aft with White McCann and Seayard guarding exits, fearing the unseen killer prowling in the dark.
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Bascom
Tony Rapello
McCann
Vera
Leayard
Red
White
Seayard
Ior
Een
Baei Ae Eran
Buy Early coal campaign planned for Missouri spring
Wallace Crossley federal fuel administrator for Missouri said distress orders are largely filled and the fuel situation is fairly good. He noted railroad cooperation but car shortages hinder miners and distribution. A Missouri Buy Early coal campaign will appeal to all to stock next year, with lessons from last winter guiding plans.
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Wallace Crossley
Missouri
Kansas City
Crossley
Eastern Roads
Washington
Western Railway
Maniac on Guarc Haunts The Horror I Saw
A chilling excerpt shows a narrator paralyzed by a terrifying look that freezes him as a menace stalks Guarc. The scene hints at a looming threat and a protagonist confronted with fear and danger.
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Guarc
Teacher’s life certificate revoked over loyalty charges
The Linn County Council of Defense was informed that Superintendent Lampkin has revoked the life certificate of J A Lind a rural teacher in Linn County after a hearing on disloyalty. Lind held the certificate since 1886 and taught in Moberly and later Linn County rural schools. He is a native American of Swedish ancestry.
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Linn
Special Election Set in Buchanan County Roads Bonds Plan
The county court designates January 24 for a special election in Buchanan County to decide on a proposal to issue bonds totaling 2 million dollars for road building and improvement.
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St. Joseph Roads
Buchanan County
A Fulton Knitter's Record
Mrs. M. C. Baker of Fulton at 72 has knitted fifty seven garments for soldiers since last summer and also knitted in the Civil War. She is noted as a descendant of Daniel Boone. Scilious Archibald Bryan, 36, great great grandson of Boone and father of H. M. Bryan district manager of Bell Telephone Sedalia, died recently. His mother Elizabeth Callaway daughter of Jemima Boone was once carried away by the Indians.
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Fulton
M. C. Baker
Daniel Boone
Scilious Archibald Bryan
H. M. Bryan
Bell Telephone Company
Sedalia
Elizabeth Callaway
Jemima Boone
Road bond plan seeks January vote in Buchanan County
A petition circulation to submit a proposal to issue 2 million dollars in bonds for hard surface road construction in Buchanan County has been completed. The county court is urged to call a special election in January for voter consideration.
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Buchanan County
Bond election funds set for permanent district road
The measure allocates 35000 dollars to build a permanent road across the district. Officials say the funds will support a durable highway project and outline usage within the district’s transportation plan.
Sharpe Brothers Skate Incident Reported Near Wetson
Three Sharpe brothers Charles seven Leonard eleven and Otto fourteen sons of Mr and Mrs John Sharpe were skating near Wetson when a mishap occurred. Local bystanders assisted and authorities were notified.
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Charles
Leonard
Otto
John Sharpe
Wetson
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