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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
1
Gordon massaged through nine children and mourns a life described as a path of sympathy. The obituary notes his passing and the impact on the family, reflecting a community loss and tribute to his years.
Turkeys and geese are being given away at Hub tonight as trains run daily between St Louis and Kansas City.
Officials disclosed today that no extended plan will be adopted for inmate departures. The announcement underscored current practices remain in place and no new program details were provided.
A court found the defendant guilty of issuing illicit prescriptions for whisky. The ruling details the charges and judicial process, with the verdict marking a decisive end to the case. Authorities described the proceedings as thorough and legally precise.
Three bandits escaped in a motor car from a bank vault near Seligman. The car was abandoned and set on fire. The bandits fled to nearby woods as posses searched the area this afternoon.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a man struck by a backfiring car during crank attempt. The source shows unclear dialogue about a nose or hawkish features and a person named Henny reacting. The text is fragmented with quotes and mispunctuation, offering no verifiable names, dates, or locations.
Officials say Christmas business is higher than ever with more outgoing packages and heavy receipts. Shoppers appear less focused on costly goods while purchases of modest, numerous items have increased.
A fisherman testified regarding the shooting of Kagy, detailing events and aiding the defense and prosecution as the trial proceeded with two men involved.
United Press reports a time bomb exploded in the Harry Sacks shoe store in the business district of St Louis, causing about fifteen thousand dollars in damage. The building front was wrecked and several nearby structures suffered shattered glass. no cause yet assigned by police.
Natchez witnesses a repeat of history as the tug Robert E. Lee, a seaplane, defeats the Natchez in a reimagined river-front race. Hundreds gather to witness the clash of the two famed river craft namesakes, part of a program to tow barges on the Mississippi. The Robert E. Lee flies aloft as the Natchez is first of six new tugs being built.
A brief fragment notes advice or comment about Jay Cross and a habit or action to walk to a corner. The readable text is limited and lacks clear event or context. No further factual details are provided to establish a news item or reportable event.
Judge R L Goode of the Supreme Court departed today for St Louis to take residence and will not return to sit. He has been elected dean of the law faculty at Washington University in St Louis and will assume duties January 4. He will be succeeded at the January term by former State Senator Conway Elder of St Louis.
Burglars entered the Kelley Company department store in Atlanta after Saturday night, looting two safes and damaging furs and rugs. They escaped with cash and checks valued at over 10 000 dollars, with total loss estimated between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars by company officials.
Col Phillip B Fouke of the St Louis Board of Police Commissioners says he will resign about January 10. A large number of Democratic office holders will be among those leaving with a Republican governor in full control. The dates will likely see Democratic officials returning to private life as needed.
John Schmidt age 28, son of J B Schmidt who runs a saw mill at Osage Bend, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when caught in a belt. He remained unconscious into today and is in critical condition at his father's home. He is unmarried.
East St. Louis December 21. Sixty thousand packing house employees will receive back pay totaling $110,000 today. The payment follows a Chicago federal court ruling by Judge Alschuler in a recent decision.
A fragment from a London interview where a man denies speeches and drinking claims to earn the title colonel. He insists he never served in the army and questions any entitlement to honor.
John D. Bischoff real estate dealer was assaulted after publishing a letter objecting to the word Hun in a Jacksonville newspaper. He refused to identify his attackers and planned to reopen his real estate office. his wife said he would not see anyone today. The incident followed a Saturday letter written by Bischoff criticizing the paper’s use of the term.
Realty and Investment Co announces sale of a six room frame dwelling at 600 East McCarty Street with modern features and heating. Led by B Church Jr, president, the notice dated December 15 1922 states the property must be sold at once and offered at a low price to mitigate debt.
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