Fire devastates Dallmeyer jewelry store on High street
An early morning blaze at A 12 800 fire destroyed most rear stock and damaged the building owned by Mrs Guyot. Phil Dallmeyer estimates stock loss near ten thousand dollars while building damage runs about two thousand. Jeff Roberts reportedly started the fire. five thousand Columbia records and various machines were ruined. Insurance covers losses. business to reopen next week.
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Phil Dallmeyer
High Street
My. Dallmeyer
Guyot
Jeff’ ‘Roberts
Roberts
Columbia
Dallmeyer
Pugilist Shannon Dies After Boxing Knockout
Mickey Shannon, heavyweight from Pittsburgh, died in Jersey City after being knocked out by Al Roberts in the sixth round. He sustained a fractured skull in the bout, which occurred last night.
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Jersey City
Mickey Shannon
Pittsburgh
al Roberts
Cox to name Harding successor immediate move
Governor Cox wired to the nation offering to appoint Senator-elect Frank B. Willis to succeed Warren G. Harding if he resigns at once. Also a help-wanted notice seeking ten sales ladies at Linhoff's, Thursday morning between 9 and 11 a.m.
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Columbus
Cox
Harding
Frank B. Willis
Don Jay Cross Always Walk to the Corner
A concise directive emphasizes walking to the corner rather than taking shortcuts. The note frames a habit or rule attributed to an individual, implying routine movement or safety guidance in a local setting. No additional context or events are provided.
Houston Proposes Tax Measures to Net Two Billion
Washington December 8 Secretary Houston proposes federal tax increases to net about two billion dollars. He urges raising the income tax rate to two per cent for incomes under five thousand dollars and a flat twenty per cent tax on corporate undivided profits. Big boosts appear proposed for tobacco liquor candy and gasoline taxes with gasoline set at two cents per gallon and autos at fifty cents per horsepower. John Smith State returns home after months on building and road contracts.
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Washington
Houston
House
Congress
the Treasury
John Smith State
Dave Amberg
Girl wife tells of loot from Majors bank gang
Kansas City federal officials report that Charlés Morris, 17, wife of a former Majors gang member, disclosed hiding spots for $150,000 to $200,000 in Liberty bonds stolen in Kansas bank robberies. She admitted hiding $1,000 in bonds at Hotel Savoy and aided prosecutions by detailing gang life and threats.
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Kansas City
Ray
Majors
Jefferson City
Kansas
Charlés Morris
Colorado Springs
Morris
Savoy
Colorado
Oklahoma City
Bruce Emery
Winfield, Kas
Fred Tate
Government
Secret Service
Missouri spoils expected after Hyde victory
The 1921 Missouri political overhaul will purge about 2,000 Democratic appointees across the capitol and state agencies as Governor-elect Arthur M. Hyde begins reshuffling after January 15. Anticipated early moves include replacing the adjutant general to lead a reformed Missouri National Guard and filling several state posts with salaries up to 5,500. Major Paul C. Hunt and Herbert Nation are named as top contenders for the adjutant general post, with Nation potentially taking chief clerk if not chosen. Additional positions and salaries: property officer 2,400. two pension clerks 1,800 each.
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Capitol
Missouri
Missouri Public Service Commission
State Department of Justice
Arthur M. Hyde
National Guard of
Harvey. C. Clark
Gardner
Paul C. Hunt
Jefferson City
Battery A
St. Louis
Cuba
Porto Rico
France
Herbert Nation
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Uncle Sam
Mexico
Bring Mrs Hamon Back Charged With Senator Hamon Murder
Ardmore Oklahoma December 8 In a formal move Prosecutor Russell Brown issued a murder warrant to extradite Clara Smith Hamon from Mexico alleging she killed late Senator Jake Hamon. The Central Hotel Cafeteria will close two weeks for repairs. Central Hotel Jos Huegel Proprietor. Wanted girl for general house work call 105.
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United Press
Ardmore, Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Mexico
Russell Brown
Brown
Clara Smith
Jake Hamon
Central Hotel
Jos
Linhoff to Sell Out After Building Sold on Madison
E J Linhoff owner of a Madison Street dry goods store must sell out after the building was sold to Eddie Creedon who intends to open a restaurant there. Linhoff announces a sale starting Friday to sacrifice the entire stock and the store will close until Friday morning.
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E. J. Linhoff
Madison Street
Eddie Creedon
Linhoff
Republicans Propose Tariff Revision Start Date in January
Washington Dec 8 Republican leaders announced a revised tariff law plan to begin January 6 with hearings to run until just before President Harding's inauguration. The move aims to overhaul tariffs and align policy before the new administration takes office.
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Washington
Harding
His First Thought and The Prompting Note
The London Mail humorously notes Alice vowing to write before week’s end while her husband jokes the check should last longer. Don Jay Cross adds a prompt urging a daily walk to the corner, reflecting domestic and civic quips.
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Alice
London Mail
Box Ball Contest Opens Series Between Barbers and Clerks
Two box ball teams formed for a 25 game series with five games nightly. Barbers beat Clerks 2134 to 1922. loser hosts a goose dinner. Weekly two dollar prize to top score. Barbers listed scores: Frazier 494, Shackleford 414, Rice 485, Faust 405, Eveler 386. Clerks: Brown 344, Slicker 386, Ottman 356, Artz 404, Keep 482. Bowling grows popular with city. women at Evangelical alley display strong scores.
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Barbers
Clerks
Swillum
Palace Barbers
Jim Frazier
Lynn Shackleford
Clark Rice
John
Musicians Union Social Planned At Mucks Hall
The Musicians Union hosts a Thursday evening social at Muck's Hall for members with a served lunch and dancing. Committee members Clarence Blume Oscar Muck Leslie Ross and Harry Kuehn urge all members to attend.
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Musicians’ Union
Caisson Dead in Russellville After Long City Residency
A. S. Caisson, longtime resident of this city and Cedar City, died December 1 in Russellville Arkansas at age 78. Born December 20 1842 in Fayetteville North Carolina he served in the Confederate army with A P Hills brigade. He was wounded twice captured at Gettysburg and later paroled. he endured Stoneman’s raid and seven months at Camp Chase Ohio. He lived with his son Dr A J Carson after moving to Russellville in 1909 and was active in the Episcopal church here.
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Cedar City
Russellville
Ark
Caisson
Episcopal Church
A. J. Carson
Fayetteville
N. C
A. P. Hill
Do you think a man profits by his mistakes
Bensonhurst and Yonk ers Statesman quote about marriage and choices. The clipping presents a punning exchange contrasting fortunes from errors with a marriage misstep as the source of loss. This compact item reflects newspaper humor and local exchange style.
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Flatbush
Bensonhurst
Wanted Ten Salesladies at Linhoff’s Store
Help wanted notices call for ten salesladies to apply at Linhoff’s store Thursday morning between 9 and 11 am and again 12 to 8 pm. Local staffing ad seeks applicants with availability and reliability.
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Linhoff
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Miss McDonald
Schell Music Company
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