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Newspaper

Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1922

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Man Robbed After Ride From Wabash Yards

Wa. V. Clanton, a Wabash yard inspector, was driven from the yards by two men who then robbed him of about 40 to 50 dollars and dumped him near the roadside. He crawled back to town by morning, unable to identify his attackers though one wore a duck coat with fur trimming. Police investigated as Charities Alden was arrested later in Huntsville awaiting transfer. Clanton hoped for the return of his pocketbook containing his army discharge papers.

Wa. V. Clanton South Willams Street Olivery Taxi Company Wabash Yards Canton Yonge Clanton South Williams Tie Olere Alden Huntsville Addorney O'Bryan Withur Hart Clinton

Missourians To Be Free of the Loan Shark

Joseph J. Genthner of the Legal Reform Bureau visits St Louis to promote an educational campaign for adopting a standard small loan law. He notes Missouri has inadequate legislation to curb loan sharks and outlines reforms enabling capped interest, no advance payments, and safeguards against wage assignments.

St. Louis Joseph J. Genthner Legal Reform Bureau Mnc New York City St Louis Pleven Genthner Crenthner Missouri Genther

Parents invited to visit Moberly grade schools during education week

Parents of Moberly are invited to visit the city grade schools as part of National Education Week. Superintendent M. Wo Bereh las designates Thursday as a special day to receive parents and the public, with flexible options to visit any day. Personal contact aims to strengthen support and understanding of school work.

Moberly Nation Education M. Wo Bereh Las

Huntsman Died at Soldier's Home in Hiegingville

G W Huntsman died in the ex Confederate Home at Hiegingville. His remains were brought here last night and placed with his daughter Mrs J M Gonnell at 903 North Morley Street. A longtime county resident he lived to age 85. Funeral at Liberty Church near Cairo at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning conducted by Rev Ramsey of Salisbury.

G. W. Huntsman Hiegingville J. M. Gonnell North Morley Street Liberty Church Cairo Ramsey Salisbury

Local merchants suffer heavy loss in Clarence fire

Manuel and Jacobs of this city were heavy losers in a large fire that hit a Clarence department store yesterday. They have gone to Clarence to inspect their damaged property.

Manuel & Jacobs Clarence

Missouri State Fair Dates Set for Mid August

Dingle, returning from Chicago where he attended a conference of state fair presidents, announced the Missouri state fair will run from August 18 to 26. The presidents fixed dates for state fairs nationwide during the meeting.

Yahar A Dingle Chicago Union

Harding Delays Legislative Message to Congress

President Harding plans to delay the annual legislative message to Congress by a few days. White House officials say the address, typically delivered on the second day of the session, will likely occur later.

Washington, D. Ic Harding Congress White House

Blueblood of Fine Stock at International Divestock Exposition

The article notes that top cattle breeders show their champs at the internation al divestock exposition. Ivy ribbons signal world leadership in judged classes while others await final judging for the strongest competition.

Chicago

King George Backs Irish Free State Bill

London December 5 King George today gave assent to the bill establishing the Irish Free State. Viscount Cave lord chancellor read the royal assent in the house of lords this afternoon completing enactment of the Irish bill. Shriners notice for North Central Missouri Shrine Club monthly meeting asked members to attend.

King George Shriners Negluar North Central Missouri Shrine Club Aire FH. A McCoy P. Ginther

Fire at West McKinsey Street House Doused by Chemicals

Firefighters answered at 9 10 this morning to 612 West McKinsey Street. A live spark set the roof ablaze of the house occupied by Bert Leedom and his wife and owned by Oak Hunter. The blaze was extinguished with chemicals causing minor damage.

West McKinsey Street Bert Leedom Oak Hunter

Hammer killer escapes prison from Los Angeles jail

Mrs Clara Phillips convicted of second degree murder for beating Mrs Alberta Meadows to death escaped from the Los Angeles county jail this morning. She reportedly fled with outside help using a sawed window bars and a ladder. Suspicions point to a Mexico bound escape with authorities tracking the woman and border officials alerted. An awaiting auto in the alley signaled the getaway.

Los Angeles Clara’ Phillips Alberta Meadows Los Angeles County California Immigration and Customs Mexico

Regular Meeting of Council Last Night

The city council held a short session at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Mayor pro tem W. P. Vandegrift presiding in Mayor Dingle’s absence. Calvert questioned funding for extra policemen and citizen eligibility for commissions while an ordinance set policemen’s daily pay at 4.10 and another to build a sewer in district 12 was approved.

Chamber of Commerce W. P. Vandegrift Fourth Ward Mayer Dingle Chicago Dushness Phe C. MM Calvert Shepcraft Walker & Stephens Vandegrift Wabash Hoe Walden District 12 Sime Froberts Dorset Hinckley

Wabash Blue Law Town Faces Sunday Quiet Life

In Wabash Indiana a model blue law town on Sunday spurs a drive to end the six day unrest. Citizens propose reform to curb Sunday restrictions and restore weekday liveliness after sermons and church music.

Wabash Indiana Tidiana

Wabash No. 14 Wrecks Near Shenandoah Iowa

Wabash No. 14 derailed six miles north of Shenandoah Iowa injuring about 30 passengers. Engine tender and several coaches left the track and overturned. many were treated at the scene or transported to Wabash hospital. None seriously hurt and cause under investigation.

Shenandoah Det. B Tirty Wabash Tvaiin 'No. 14 Omaha St. Louis Here Flvn Cray Sl Burlington Road Nin Dent Suthoriaas

Fifth Robbery Attempt Fails At Reniel Bank Vault

Last night robbers tried to enter the Reniel bank vault for the fifth time in repeated but unsuccessful efforts within a short span. Entry was gained through a rear door and the vault combination reportedly knocked open with a hammer but two bricks removed. the plan was abandoned and the thieves fled before the bank opened this morning.

Reniel Bank

Local Notices and Tragic Pet Runover Report

The fragment lists names for local positions including Consul David P. Jones Adviser James M. Stewart Clerk Dre We G Kin and others with roles such as Banker and Sentry. It notes the death of Lyda Chapman's Airedale run over by a car, described as a good-natured pet friendly to children and adults.

W. A David P. Jones James M. Stewart Dre We G Kin Steven W. Morris Escott-—Clyde Howell Watchman Geo Wy Scott Vernon G. Stewart Sparrow WH. Dixon Pr. A. Bazan bLyda Chapman A. Dee Ye Airedale Mie

Farmers Lose Ground in 1930s Purchase Power, Report Finds

Washington reports show farmers produced more than ever but faced reduced purchasing power. Secretary Wallace says farm prices fell to prewar levels while general prices rose 50 to 190 percent since 1914. Causes include overproduction, high freight rates, costly wages, weak currency abroad, and general unsold goods.

Washington, D. C Waillace Wallace Europe

Ben R. Canada Hosts George Sisler Hunt Visit

Ben R. Canada of South Morley Street and George Lister spent a weekend in Sturgeon, Mo., on a hunting trip reported by the Globe Democrat. The pair hunted quail, squirrels, and rabbits on the Canada Gay and Palmer farms. Sisler autographed baseballs for local youths and drew large crowds.

Ben R. Canada Frank HA. Canada Morley Street Mr. Canada Internal Revenue Collector St. Louis St.Louis Canada Sturgeon Globe Democrat Ben Re Canada George Lister Audrain Boone Surgeon George L. T. Walden Stanley Palmer Stanley CG. P. Palmer T T. W. Stewart St. Louisans Hume Canada Gay and Palmer Wabash Sister Omar Gray

Grimes Elected President of Mathematics Club

Miss Elva Grimes was elected president of the Mathematics Club at Hardin College in Mexico Mo. She is also president of the Missouri Club and is described as the purest girl at Hardin and one of the most popular seniors. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F N Grimes of Mobarly.

Lege Mexico Mathematics Club Hardin” College Elva Grimes

Guardian Named for Heiress to $5,000,000 Estate

In Kansas City probate court judge declares Mrs. Julia Woods Davies incapacitated to manage her $5 million inheritance from late Dr. William S. Woods. Davies, aged about 50, resides at Excelsior Springs Elmis Hotel with husband Giorgio Salvedore and daughter, amid multiple prior marriages and a long public life in music.

St. Louis Julia, Woods Davies William S. Woods Kansas City Benjamin A. Reed Kansas Davies Limas George West- Jain Davies Aid Seige Giorgio Salvedore Arthur Kissom New York Tess W. Ruby Frank Dielkinson Giardini W. M. Tithman Excelsior Springs J. J. Baird Elmis Hotel Florence Dickin Dickinson Ruby Briat Gii

Carroll to Investigate Mobberly Killing and Disorder

In Mobery Carroll, United States official, says federal injunction must be obeyed and promises government action. He cites Saturday’s killing of a young man and criticizes concealed weapons as a perni habit to be eliminated as authorities pursue order. He is escorted by United States Marshal Lynch.

J. EB. Carroll United “States Souri Carroll Stock United States Wabash Railroa Shopmen’s Union Sam Moberly Catnnaly Efort Assa Ee United States Attorney Miulry Coe Mr. Carroll United Glaiss Lynch

Miss Grace Roberts Dies After Accident at Home

Grace Roberts, 18, died at Woodland Hospital after injuries from an accident caused by her sister Gertrude Saturday night. She was survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew B. Roberts, three sisters Edna, Eva, Gertrude, four brothers Clark Thurman Howard Eugene, grandmother Mrs Georgia Roberts, all of the city. Home at 1818 Wheeler Street in Wabash Heights. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Grace Roberts Gertrude Woodland Hospital MM Andrew B. Roberts Jertirude Edna Eva Roberts Clark Thurman Howard Eugene Roberts Georgia Roberts Wheeler Street Wabash Heights Emmanuel Baptist. Church

Funeral Services for George Comstock

Funeral services for the late George Thomas Comstock were held this afternoon at the First Baptist Church conducted by Rev Bowe Lamp. The procession was among the largest seen locally with hundreds marching from the home along Reed Street to Fifth and Rollins to the church and a packed house. Burial followed at Oakiana Cemetery with large floral offerings. Weather: fair tonight, colder Wednesday in south portion.

George Comstock George Thomas Comstock Hela First Baptist Church Bowe Lamp Reed Street Fifth Rollins Oakiana

Wabash Shop Supplies to Be Bought from Moberly Merchants

W S Perryman in charge of the Wabash commissary states that starting yesterday all supplies for local shop employees including groceries meats and related items will be purchased exclusively from Moberly merchants. Perryman has ten years with Wabash and comes from the Banner Limited dining service between Chicago and St Louis.

W. S. Perryman Wabash Democrat Mr.Perryman Banner “Limited Chicago St. Lovis

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