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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

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SevenYearOld Boy Injured by Taxi on Reed Street

James Weldon seven-year-old was struck by a taxi driven by Ven Gig Wok Biswell on Reed Street near Style Shop. He was unconscious, taken to Woodbind hospital, skull fractured with other injuries. Biswell claimed not to see the children and may have been speeding.

James Weldon Biswell Reed Street Damnes and Wisensten's Frost Janes Woodbind Hospital James James Is the Son of Mrs. Weldon, Who Is Cashier In the fHority Cafe, * Albert Mahan Accidant Plystetan the Hutt

One Man Left For Jury In Haeckley County

December 2 report from Lubbock Texas notes Sheriff Stroud completed the first grand jury for the newly organized Haeckley county after traveling 1200 miles to secure twelve jurors. With only one other man qualified, indictments could face trial delays. Loveland serves as county seat amid sparse population.

Lubbock Texas Haeckley County Shere Fff Stroud Stroud Cotion Tuckley County W. R. Spencer Spencer Loveland Hock Jey Hay

Horse Breeding Growth Drives Prices and Demand

Wayne Dinsmore reports at the Horse Association of America convention that three-fifths of the nation's 27 million horses and mules come from ten central western states. He warns of a shortage of young stock, predicting higher prices in 1925 as horse breeding rises to reduce production costs. Directors elected include J. Searey of St. Louis.

Chicago Counry Wayne Dinsmore Horse Association of Amparica United States Central West J. Searey St. Louis

Rioting Continues in Vienna

Military police and regular forces patrolled central Vienna after rioting that saw mobs loot stores and hotels and attack foreigners. Four hundred persons were under arrest.

Vienna

Conductora Qator Service F C Nieman and Five Dismissed

Conductors F C Nieman Jesse Shew and M Hetaler were dismissed from Wabash service today by General Manager E Cotter. The action affects crew members on the line and is noted in company communications. Details of grounds and future employment were not disclosed.

F.C. Nieman Jesse, Shew and M. Hetaler Cotter

Threats of violence loom after Arbuckle manslaughter case

Messages threaten to shoot Roscoe Arbuckle if acquitted in the Virginia Rappe manslaughter case. The letters, sent to his wife and another friend, warn of assassination and followed the poisoning of defense star witness Irene Morgan. Police efforts and protective measures surround the trial as a verdict looms tonight.

San wlLorpey Gach Lyonu Thetginl Arbuckle

Automobile Club of Missouri Formed From St Louis Chapter

At a St Louis meeting of AEVO Club representatives from across the state, the group approved renaming The Automobile Club at St. Louis to The Automobile Club of Missouri and adopting new by-laws. Moberly division has grown to over 100 members, with projections to reach 600 in the next year as Gay owners see the benefit of statewide organization.

St. Louis Sheeli Automobile Club At Automobile Club of Missouri Clarence Crrby William King

Arkansas Apples May Supper

Northwestern Arkansas growers report drought damage to the apple crop with some trees showing new leaves while others are abandoned. No heavy frosts this fall. one tree shows all blooms and a second-year leaf crop sets a precedent. Growers spray with lime sulfur and expect a good crop next year despite uncertainty about winter kill. Dr and Mrs Paul H Linn travel Europe and may land in Payette. Senator and Mrs John Shafroth of Denver and Fred Plummer of Beatrice visit Mr and Mrs John Bradley and relatives after returning from abroad.

Rogers Ark Arkan Sas John Shafroth Denver Fred Plummer Beatrice Nebraska John *Bradley Shafroths Fayette

Bernhardt Buys Her Burial Place

Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt has bought a small islet in the Bay of Biscay near Belle Salé for 1,200 francs to serve as her burial site. She has outlined funeral plans and tomb design, while continuing to perform nightly on stage.

Paris Bay of Biscay Sarah Bernhardt Rocky Belle Salé Bernhardt Feneral

Machinists Approve New Railway Shop Rules

Washington December 2 The Railway Labor Board in Chicago announced new shop rules for railway employees that machinist leader Wallidan Johnston says are perfectly satisfactory. Johnston, president of the International Machinists, says open shop principles remain but the union will organize and protect members. He notes old rules were unsatisfactory but believes the new rules are bold and align with workers’ demands.

Washington Railway Ldbor Chicago Wallidan WI Johnston The International Mie

Mule Barn Burned Near Burton in Major Farm Fire

A large blaze destroyed the mule and cattle barn of Charles Lay near Burton early yesterday. The fire consumed twenty four mules and one horse, plus hay and oats. Insurance partially covered Mr Lay’s loss per the Fayette Democrat Leader.

Ris Coumty Chas. Lay Burton Tventy Lay Fayette Democrat-Leader

Fire Gains Smoke But Little Damage At Klein's Bakery

Firefighters tackled a small blaze at Klein's Bakery on North Wirth Street after a 10 30 a m call. Smoke filled the shop but there was no damage as the crew quickly controlled the incident.

Klein Bakery North Wirth Street

Robbers of Pool Hall Loot Shows Watches and Cash

A pool hall robbery in the Grand Building ended with $6400 in gold and two watches taken. Genevieve the hound tracked a suspect from the pool room to Williams Street and Union Station. Warrants issued for suspects. one man fled town after the daytime break in.

Nevandi G. D. Burgessi Genevieve Alocle Stamper A. Train Woll Williams Williams’ Worth vaUroad Centvieve Union Station Wabash Tannehill Park Rollins Arthas Sherman Burgess Shernis Geneets Shersian Myra Ronimous Sud Hut

Champion Bepliard Exhibition With Clarence Jackson Tonight

Clarence Jackson, world champion, appears at the Jefferson billiard room in Moberly for an exhibition tonight and tomorrow afternoon. Jackson will perform three-cushion balk-line and straight rail shots and offers 100 to 1 odds, underscoring his renowned skill. Deg Srd schedules the show at 7:30 with strong local fan anticipation.

Clarence Jackson Will Agapear Deg Srd Wes Jefferson Billiard Mr. Osackson Ally Cainers Mr. Jackson Mr. Jackson. To Be Some Player. Moberly Jackson Moberly the Jefferson Toorrow

Three fined in police court for coal theft from Wabash cars

Three individuals were fined five dollars and costs in police court this morning for stealing coal from Wabash railroad cars. Unable to pay, they are serving time.

Wabash

Unsettled Weather With Rain Across Regions

The forecast shows unsettled conditions with rain tomorrow and tonight in the west and central portions. Temperatures will drop, with a somewhat colder spell for the extreme western area tonight.

Mrs Roscoe Kimbroughey’s Jefferson City Weekend Plans

Mrs Roscoe Kimbroughey travels from Jefferson City to spend the weekend with her husband.

Roscoe Kimbroughey Jefferson City

Japs Position Hinges On National Security

Washington reports Japan ties its naval ratio to guarantees of security. A delegation urged a six month window and a possible above sixty percent allocation, while Britain moves to abrogate the Anglo Japanese alliance. Paris and Washington await guarantees before concessions. The big three Hughes Balfour and Wato plan talks on the capital ship issue.

Washington Japan Notier Feller Great Britain Washington, D.C Hughes, Balfour Wato

Robbery at Argonaut Mine Netted Up To 79000

In Jackson California on Dee 8 armed men robbed the Argonaut mine. About 60 000 to 79 000 dollars in gold amalgam were taken after two on duty miners were bound and the safe blown open. The robbers fled in cars along the main road north.

Jackson Dee

Paris Actors Rally to Organize Cough Campaign

Paris actors push a campaign to curb stage coughs seen as spoiling dramatic moments. French specialists say a moment of concentration can prevent most coughs, and about 75 percent are considered avoidable.

Paris Dee

Alberta appoints first woman solicitor Gretna Playter

Calgary report notes Gretna Playter becomes Alberta’s first woman solicitor. Formerly with a local firm, she will focus on work related to women’s organizations across the province.

Calgary Alberta Province of J. Miss Gretna Playter

Fugitive ship builder Morse lands in France today

Charles W. Morse American ship builder and financier, sought by U S authorities for shipping fraud, lands in Havre France after detainment aboard Paris liner. He agrees to appear before the American consul and may be sent home unless further authority arises. Morse cites two months of investigation and says he would return to the United States to clear his name if needed. Federal officials consider forced extradition via French port if Morse does not volunteer to return.

Havre France Charles Wv. Morse United States Paris Morse Moise Rome Washington Charles W. Morse Shipping Board

Button Day Promotes Salvation Army Fund Drive

Tomorrow marks Button Day as the Salvation Army seeks funds for a year’s cycle. Campaign ends tomorrow night with no further asks. Fire Girls will sell buttons, American Legion aids immigration, and Moberly aims to meet its quota.

Salvation Army Gachense United States American Legion Moberly

Marriage Quietly Celebrated in Kansas City

A quiet marriage took place in Kansas City on Wednesday November 23 at about 7:00 p.m. Miss Mary Wailer of Armstrong and Malcolm Barnhill of Marshall with Mrs D C Walker and Mrs J W Barnhill noted family ties. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Burrus Jenkins at Linwood Christian Church parsonage. Payette Leader reports Perril Wpperly and wife returned from Waukesha Wisconsin where Perrill has been a specialist, now much improved in health.

Kansas City Mary Wailer Myr Perril

State Treasury Balance Grows in Missouri

Jefferson City Mo December balance in state treasury stood at 14 88721984. Receipts for the month reached 1 966194738 while disbursements netted 1 86258487. November balance was 14 78367938 with general revenue 0 87156914 state school money 2 28989918 good roads fund 3 21521630 and penitentiary earnings for November totaling 53154.

Jefferson City

Sues for Loss of Her Beauty in Auto Crash

Davenport Iowa December 2 a $20000 damage suit was filed against auto salesman A O Conner of Hast Moore line over a Saturday night collision that badly cut Gertrude Thieleke s face with flying glass authorities said the suit seeks damages for the destruction of her beauty and appearance.

Davenport Gertrude Thieleke A. O. Conner Moline Thieleké

Memorial Service for the Elks Next Sunday

An Elks memorial service is announced for next Sunday at their lodge hall. The program lists a memorial march, orchestra selections, roll call of the deceased, a memorial address, elegy, and closing ceremonies led by lodge officers. The service recalls departed members with ritual and prayer.

the Elks Biks Innal Grand Ledge Jim Chi George Sparks Isidor G A Jenson Te Magruder I Gombach ML Brooks Andali Mozart Goetze Bey Praire Lodge the Univer Eau J. Cai Hone San Jor Fayette Massanet

Chicago Scientists Challenge Classic Elements Theory

Dr Dempster of the University of Chicago reports that zinc and magnesium are not elements but compounds with multiple components. He argues current elements likely arise from a fundamental substance, probably hydrogen, a theory with little immediate commercial value and mainly theoretical significance.

Chicago Academy of Science DempsterTis Unive Dempster

Kirksville Teams Set for Tonight's Open Debate

The Kirksville squads led by William Zeigel and Carl Craner travel to face the home team of William Kroggel and Theresa Day. Both sides study the open shop principle as tonight’s debate asks if it should prevail in American practice. The event starts at o clock with students tense for a close, competitive exchange.

Kirksville William Zeigel Carl Craner Wiliam Kroggel Theresa Day Associath

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