Arrest of Dr Burgess Over Embezzlement Scheme
Dr W J Burgess was arrested on embezzlement charges after allegedly persuading Mrs Susan Hayden to withdraw 1400 from a bank and hand it to him for investments in St Louis at 10 percent. Hayden later gave 150 and 300, with 1000 more from Ada Thompson. Burgess issued certificates from Tri Mutual of St Louis, claiming funds were safe in a secret institution. Authorities seek Tri Mutual details. Burgess jailed.
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W. J. Burgess
Susan Hayden
Burgess
St. Louis
Tri-Mutual
Hayden
Friends
Tri Mutual
Ada Thompson
Caruthersville Demaural
School Notes and Picnic Plans At Hayti School
The Hayti school notes describe the annual picnic on the last day of term Friday June 4 with athletic events a Maypole dance and a crowning dinner. A High School play Diamonds and Hearts and Hussar Band performances are noted. The article also proposes a School Bulletin to detail study plans rules textbooks and ads to encourage district families to support high school enrollment.
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Hussar Band
Hayti School
We stand with the people and seek a square deal
After victory we declare no anger toward any, forgive past injuries, and urge unity. The Herald claims strength from loyal readers, defends the editor, and vows to serve the public with honesty. It denounces the Turncoat plot, praises resilience, and invites everyone to join in making a better future and a stronger paper.
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Luke
Europe
Herald
Ood
The
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley and United States
The week beginning Wednesday will feature generally fair weather across the region with seasonable temperatures. Expect mild days and cool nights with no significant storms or precipitation indicated this period.
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Upper
Mississippi Valley
Joins States
The First Train and Louis Schult’s Birth
Louis Schult of Caruthersville, a court stenographer, rode through New Madrid on his way from court. Born January 22, 1495, he is twenty. His birth coincides with the county’s growth since the Houck railroad reached Caruthersville, named for Louis Houck, the road’s pioneer who spurred Southeast Missouri’s development.
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Louis Schult
Caruthersville
New Madrid
Louis
Houck
Kennett
Stork brings a girl to Fisher family in May visit notes
The article records a birth for Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Fisher on Friday night May 21, a social round of visits in Hayti with Mrs. Mollie Dowdy and Mrs. Josie Settle, and friendly appeals for more Sunday school attendance. Members include Mrs. R. L. Crockett, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, John Hosick, and Viola Ewing visiting Joe Canada.
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Stork
Mrs. Stewart
Hayti
Mollie Dowdy
Josie Settle
John Hosick
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DR. Burgess
W.H Johnson
Weather Forecast
Terry
R. L. Crockett
Viola Ewing
Joe Canada
Sue
Drugcs Jewelry
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