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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1921

Page

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Cairo Men Organize Bloodhound Association

Alvin Gooding lives two miles west at Cairo and presides over a new Bloodhound Association in Cairo and vicinity with 30 members. The group plans to grow to at least six dozen, dues will fund a common bank account, and in fox cases members may access the Moberly Bloodhounds and services under Mr Strumpfer. Similar efforts exist in Mexico and Marais, with vigorous detective work noted. Mr and Mrs W G Crawford move to Moberly as Mr Crawford takes a math teaching post.

Alvin Gooding Caipo Wae Bt Todas Strumpfer Stewmootes Mexico Marvisburs Cairo Association

German Leader Erzberger Reported Murdered in Baden

A disputed Berlin dispatch says Matthias Erzberger, head of the German Armistice Commission and a leading centrist politician, was killed in Baden while vacationing with his family. The report cites Berlin sources amid postwar changes and rising tensions.

London Ais Mathias Bro Perger Cengrish Riley Berlin

Seagulls Sweep Across North Dakota Fields In Plaguelike Arrival

Thousands of seagulls have suddenly appeared east of Washburn in McLean county, swooping on grain fields to clean grasshoppers. The birds, hundreds of miles from the Great Lakes, are described as white with bills while disturbing crops and grain, per W. A. Lanterman of Mandan. Miss Norma McCampbell of Kirksville features in a period beauty contest photo in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

North Dakota Mandan N. D Washburn McLean County W. A . Lanterman Moberly Norma McCampbell Kirksville Democrat McCampnet

World War Fears and Prohibition Era Figures

London reports 9700000 excise duty lost to beer in the year ending May 21. London also notes 26731006 barrels dutyable for the period. J Ramsey MacDonald predicts conflict by 1950 or 2000, repeating warning of 1914 horrors. In sports, Mel Kerr hurls no hitter against Columbus. Powell hits solo homer as Braves lose to Pirates. boycott rumors swirl over Shapmen incident.

London J. Ramsey Mac-Donald

Weather, Warm Tonight and Tomorrow Beloved by All

Pleasant weather continues with clear skies and warmth tonight and tomorrow. Sooner residents enjoy outdoor time spread on the grass as autos, tracks, and hay wagons provide transportation.

Blame Placed on English Officers for ZR-2 Collapse

Washington reports say the United States and Great Britain will strike for complete destruction of the ZR-2. Navy figures show 82 million dollars intended for the airship, with 1.86 million spent and 590 thousand refundable. New York dispatch notes criticism by Frank M Gates former chief machinist on the ill fated craft. London announces three more bodies recovered from the wreck with sixteen Americans among the dead. Commander TL Byer appointed American representative to the court of inquiry into the ZE-2 disaster.

Washington United States Great Britain Y Department Navy Department New York Frank MM. Gates Elie United States Navy New York Daily News London TL. T. Byer Court of Inquiry

Wabash Asked to Run Special Trains For Elks Convention

Wabash officials discuss providing special trains or attached services for Elks lodges in Carrollton Chillicothe Kirksville Colombis and Mincon for the upcoming convention in Moberly. Crowds from rural districts are expected with parades concerts and other attractions adding to the turnout.

Wabash Elks’ Convention RV. Oldham Transportation Committee Moberly Elks Elks Carrollton Chillicothe Kirksville Columbis Mincon Specia Lks Moberly

DeValera Re-elected President Amid Irish Peace Talks

Eamon DeValera was re elected president of the Irish Republic as Eire forces mobilized for possible conflict. Lloyd George warned peace talks with Ireland and Ettitalp risk futility without progress toward a settlement basis. The Mail published the British terms rejected by Sinn Fein amid Cabinet discussions and rising tensions.

DeValera Ireland London Ettitalp Lloyd George Hamonn Sinn Fein Eamonn Wt Valery Irish Republic Irish Republican Army the Mail Lioyd George Young Pngland

Street car service resumes in Des Moines for state fair week

Dex Moines officials announce the resumption of street car service in Des Moines for the state fair week starting tomorrow and lasting seven days. Martin J Wade signs the order and the state fair board must provide banana indemnity for any losses during the period.

Tropicy Dex Moines de Moines Sude Martin J. Wade Res Moines Tnen State Fabe Board

Baby Boy Glen Ellison Born to Kribba Family

Mr and Mrs Chas Kribba of 1217 Buchanan Street announce the birth of an eight pound boy born Monday. The infant has been named Glen Ellison. Mrs Kribbs before marriage was Miss Leong Sumpter.

Chas Kribba Buchanan Street Glen ‘Ellison Kribbs

Miss Merle Pinnell Named Stephens College Big Sister

Merle Pinnell will enter Stephens College at Columbia as a senior this year and has been chosen to act as big sister to new students. She will initiate them into college social and educational avenues.

Merle Pinnell Stephens College Columbia

Couple United in Rockport nuptials end in Fayette visit

George McClammer and jliss Grave Mullins wed Tuesday evening Aug in Rockport Missouri at the Mullins home. Pastor Net Hill officiated. The couple arrived in Fayette by Saturday for a family visit with Mrs. MeClammer and plan to reside in Moberly where he works for Kyneh-McDonald Construction Co. He is a former Payette fire chief with many friends here.

George McClammer Jliss Grave Mullins Looth Sae Mullins Rockport Rey Net Hill McClammmer Fayette MeClmnmer J. W Moberly

U S Troops To Stay on the Rhine Until Treaty Ratified

Washington reports American troops will remain on the Rhine until the new German treaty is ratified by both the American Senate and the German Reichstag. Ratification is expected to begin late in September and require only a short time, with relations remaining unchanged in the interim.

U.S Rhine Washington Germany Senate Reichstag Shoul United States

War Debt Cancelation Proposed to Spur Global Recovery

Chicago Association of Commerce hears James M Good advocate canceling one billion dollar war debt owed by European nations in exchange for world disarmament. He argues such a move would reduce US government costs from three to one billion and boost business and industry through available revenue for reinvestment.

Chigage United States Chicago Association of Commerce James M. Cood Towa Mie Good Congress Good, Child, Robb & Westeddwails le House Ap Bic Yillion

American Railroad Express Case Re-set for September 5

The case of W. Desert against the American Railway Express for lost goods shipped to Mr Desert was re-set for Monday, September 5 in Justice Noonan's court. WP. Cave represents Desert and Hunter & Chamic represent the express company.

W. 2 Desert American Railway Express Dessert Justice Noonan WP. Cave

Carnival to be held in Moberly business streets

Moerly City council held a special meeting to authorize a carnival during the week of September 5 and regulate street shows. Voters supported using Clark and Rollins streets with Elks concessions, while Turner and Hutchinson opposed due to prior records. Signatures on petitions from business owners and East Side taxpayers pledged to keep streets clean and cover liability with bonds.

Moerly Clark Street Rollins Reed Moberly Elks and Shows R. F. Grant Pred Priesmeyer BR. A. Mitchel Smith & Kelly JS. T Hughes, LaRne Shop J. W. Bundridge Makan & Son A. .Wil’ter Grubb & Parks W. P Mark W. T Barry Krone J.T Reynolds L. C. Newton F. B. Wes O'Keefe Bros Rupp Hlorel B.kautmin Stauffer P. Gutekunst K. Eisenhauer J. H. Merck Win Fennell A.A., Sitts J. AL Gingrich v. #. Reid Hd. W. Ragsdale Gus Willett L. Ruffel J. G. Carr F. W. Heckekamp Paul Hackett Rebuck Sandison C. J. Barris Lamber Ca F.C. McAfee G. C. Cuppaidge Short Bros Ault Street Toug Edwin Wilcox Sibbitt East Side Drug Co Foot O. R. Nise PF. Geisel Embree W. Dalitgton May Coal Co A.B. Todd Winningham Wks Jodge Todge

Moscow in Flames and Executions Reported

Copenhagen reports Moscow afire with three districts burning and the fire continuing for days. An executive committee is said to have sentenced forty six to death including Red Army war council members Laserats Gutaw and Klembowski, with two women executed.

Copenhagen Helsingfors Moscow Laserats Gutaw Klembowski Red Army War Council

Miners Arm Invasion in West Virginia Fades

Reports from Madison West Virginia and surrounding counties describe a threatened miners invasion that did not fully materialize. Troop readiness was announced in Washington while local forces faced armed groups near Logan Marmet and Indian Creek with no reported casualties after brief clashes.

West Virginia Madison W. Vi Egan County Indian Creek Charleston W. W Marmet Mize County Avowey Logan County Morrow Mountain Qhatia Chalin Williamson W.va West Virginia Logan Marti Law

Gas Company Seeks 90 Percent Rate Reduction

Kirksville gas firm petitions public service commission for a 90 percent rate cut after about a year at current prices. Company argues lower oil and gas production costs justify reduced rates and better profit margins for manufacturers. News items are scarce. call notes potential widespread price reductions if fair returns on investment are maintained.

Kirksville Public Service Commisssion Payette

Government expects large tax receipts due September 15

Washington officials say more than 540 million dollars in income and profits taxes will be due September 15 as the third quarter installment. Treasury certificates totaling about 440 million dollars mature to meet debt interest of about 75 million dollars. No treasury financing September 1. a combined September 15 offering of certificates and short term bonds is planned.

Treasury Washington, D. C Mellan

A Fine Son for RR Gaugh and Wife

A baby boy named William James was born yesterday to Ray Be Gaugh and his wife. The infant weighs 10 pounds and honors both grandfathers. The family resides in St. Louis, with the birth place credited to the mother at the home of Grandfather and Grandmother Gallegh on Bedford Street.

Ray Be Gaugh Tle William James Air's Gaugh St. Louis Getty Gallegh Bedford Street

Pancho Villa Faces Self Made Revolt on Ranch

Francisco Villa fled his half million acre Caputillo Du pang o ranch to Parral to seek aid from the Mexican government to quell a revolt among his followers, an army officer returning to Juarez from Parral reported.

Chicf Mle Paso Texas Francisco Villa Caputillo Dupango Parral Iis Juarez

Mrs Melissa Galbreath Dies in Missouri Funeral Held Sunday

Mrs Melissa Galbreath aged 80 plus died this morning at Moberly Missouri after moving from Kentucky in 1858. She married James Galbreath September 26 1858 and left a large family including daughters Mrs Randell Mokane Mrs Joy McNogs Mrs Conner Mrs Kellogg Mrs McGinness Seal Beach Cal and son Other Galbreath Moberly. Surviving siblings and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren accompany the loss. Funeral at the residence Sunday at 2 30 PM.

Melissa Jane Galbreath Kenton County Missouri James Galbreath Tive Wm. Randell Mokane Joy McNogs Wm. Conner Pearl Kellogg Moberly Tho

Registration Dates Set for Moberly High School

Beginning next Wednesday morning the Moberly High School building will be busy with enrollment for the new term. Seniors register Wednesday between 1 am and 4 pm, juniors Thursday morning, sophomores Friday morning, and freshmen Friday afternoon. Non resident students register Saturday morning. A two dollar textbook fee is due at enrollment. students should bring this payment.

Moberly High School Wie Circus

Drastic Order On Prohibition Seizures Issued

Federal Prohibition Commissioner Waynes issues a general order to officials to destroy or dispose of seized liquor stocks where possible. Automobiles and assets seized from bootleggers must also be disposed of with reports due from each official before September 15. Mrs. en Harvey avill departs this evening for Rochester Minnesota.

Washington, D. C Waynes

Federated shop craftes refuse board award

The federated shop craft union representing about 600 railroad shopmen rejected the United States railroad labor board ruling after a three day meeting. They accepted time and one half for overtime but abolished Sunday overtime except on special occasions.

Chicago Federated Shop Craft Qdo U Jan United ‘Sta Beard

Boys Enjoy Rotary Picnic With Weiner Roast

More than forty boys attended the Rotary Club picnic at Forest Park. They ate weiners, pickles, soda and ice cream, then heard talks on high school education and entering fresh man status. A rope arena hosted a boxing bout where Oak Hunter challenged Phar Ier Weis. Hunter carried Weis from the arena as dusk fell.

Lr Rotary Club Forest- Park Bank Nea Arthur Chamier Oak Hunter Pharier’ Weis Challen Ar

Wabash Train Jumps Track at Montgomery City Morning

A Wabash train from St. Louis ran off the track near Montgomery City this morning after two earlier accidents. A piston head blew on departure causing a brief delay. the engine left the rails and plowed 200 to 300 yards before stopping. Crews moved the trucks and the train resumed, arriving about four to five hours late.

St. Louis Montgomery

Ino Report From St Louis Hospital Improves

Hospital bulletin from St Louis reports Ino improving under care at St. Louis hospital. Doctors believe permanent cure unlikely. W Jacks remains at the facility with cautious hope amid treatment.

Jacks W.jacks St. Luses St. Louis Omery Y Stanaid

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