Rucker Named Acting Collector of Customs in District 44
John T. Rucker of Moberly Missouri is appointed acting collector of customs for District 44 effective December 4 1922. The move follows Senate refusal to confirm Louis M Hall and involves separate accounts for the district. A telegram from A W Mellon secretary of the treasury confirms the appointment and outlines transitional arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan T.itneker
Hee
Tis Mint ‘Ly
SS. Lewis
A. W. Mellon
The
Treasury
Trim
Louis M. Hall
Senate
Tait
Rucker
Custom Department
St. Louis
Soint
Washington, D. C
John T. Ruckat
Moberly
Louis MM. Etal
Illness notices reach relatives in Missouri and Pennsylvania
Mrs Charles Younta of 109 South Williams street and Samuel Martin living east of town have received notices that their brother James I Martin of Butler Pa is seriously ill. The sick brother was raised in this county and has many friends in Moberly and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Younta
Williams Street
Samuel Martin
Thermat
Jamen i. Martin
Butler, Pa
Curtis E Love Killed in St Louis Coal Conveyor Accident
Curtis E Love 28 of Delmar Boulevard St Louis machinist helper for Rocksland railroad company was crushed to death yesterday afternoon when his feet were caught in a coal conveyor while coworkers loaded cars. He sustained internal injuries and skull and back fractures. The accident occurred as coal was lifted 40 feet above ground. the conveyor is steam driven. Love’s parents, Mrs Tetty Love and others from Mob arly street, will likely bring his remains home for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis E. Love
St. Louis
Curtis, Love
Ato
Gavy Delmar Boulevard
Rocksland Railroad Company
Mekhissock Avenue
City Hospital
Love
Tetty Love
Abs South Morley
St. Gotis
Mobarly
Obituary: Lewis Cravitt Dies at 67 at Tandy Home
Lewis Cravitt died this morning at the Tandy home on 525 Winches Pur Street. He was 67 and had been confined to bed for a few days. Surviving relatives include his wife and four sons Thomas near Higbee. Hubert Obrie of Moberly. Lloyd of Springfield. three daughters Mrs Leona Shepard Dr Nora Honey and Mrs Clava Wads of Moberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Cravitt
Tandy
Winchespur Street
Flo
Thomas
Higbee
Huther i
Obrie
Moberly
Moberly; ‘Lloyd, of Springfield, Nj; Three Daughers, “Mrs. Leona .Shepard
Nora Honey
Clavawads
Moherly
Governors Discuss Klan Issue at Governors Conference
The fourteenth annual governors conference at White Sulphur Springs will feature debate on the Ku Klux Klan and its relation to state government. Eight other papers address conservation, budgets, and state administration as 40 plus governors plan extensive social events and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Governors Es
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Miles C. Tiiley
Ferry d. Allen
Iangag
John M. Praker
Louisiana
Washington
Harding
Uris
Breenmarier
Minnesota
St. Lawrence
Atlantic
Northwest
Middle West
Samet R. Mekelvie
Nebraska
Thomas I. Campbell
Arigona
Iyo -Larks
Virginia
Goy
Bee Trinkle
Maryhind
Alheart Gy Ruehle
Aumane
Jus. Hartness
Vermont
Tiley
United Press
Congress of the
United States
Riley
Riley S
Action urged on highway plans in Randolph County
Randolph County officials and the Chamber of Commerce press for rapid progress on road projects funded by a state appropriation of 108000. They aim to extend a right of way to connect with the Huntsville road, seeking cost sharing with the state and property moves if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Vounly
Edurl
A. Frank Holmat
Eight Mile
Highway Committee
Chamber of Coirmeres
Owill
Iuntsville
Ograrny
Comeamnon
Hunville Road
State Highway Commission
Propery -Owivers
Moberly
Mvorve
Trandolph
Torrost Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Progress
Demands Right To Send Ships Anywhere
Ulterior notes from a December dispatch show a G-ambassador pressing for unrestricted naval movement, arguing free seaways are essential to trade and security. Details remain fragmentary with unclear names and destinations due to OCR gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsusanne
Ambassa
Five Men Killed in Midair Collision Over Virginia
Washington reports five servicemen died today in an air collision near Hang Field Virginia. Major Guy Ia Gerhayd Benton and Captain Doyle lead four enlisted men. The two aircraft involved were a Marten bombing plane and a pursuit plane. Doyle, a Missouri native, is among the listed casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guy Ia
Doyle
Missouri
Prize Fowls At Chicago Show Theft Reported
Stolen prize fowls from a Chicago show attributed to four men suspected of sabotaging the owner’s chances. The birds, described as white sophorns valued at 10.00, were confined at the poultry exhibit before disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Othe
Funeral service for Mrs Roberts set for 2:30 PM
The funeral service for Mrs Roberts will be held at 2:30 PM tomorrow afternoon. Mahan & Son will conduct the service, assisted by Rev M. Shoushy of Immanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Oakland. For first class job work contact the Democrat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Mahan & Son
Revick
M. Shoushy
Immanuel Baplish
Oakland
Democrat
Chief Witness Found in Hammer Murder Case in Long Beach
A chief witness in the hammer murder case against Phillip appeared in Long Beach, days after an escape from jail. Mrs Caffee claimed Mrs Philips was on the streets yesterday at noon in a high nervous state, with deputies reporting the sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer
Long Beach
Dos Angeles
Pessy Cafitee
Cha Philips
Sirenifts
Caffee
Phillips
Phidilips
Clemenceau Rebuked by a French Socialist
Fragmentary report from St Louis describes a reaction to Georges Clemenceau, with references to France and wartime leadership. The text is garbled, but indicates criticism from socialist circles and mentions Europe and Germany amid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
St. Louis
Ceolynes Glamenceau
France Accuses Germany of Widespread Espionage Ties
A French Daily asserts a broad French espionage network in Germany, directing information services from Paris and Berlin. It links French, Belgian, and other covert bureaus to occupied regions, aiming to influence demobilization debates and military, economic, and political plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshmthes
Germany
Astern
Europe
Record Ne
Deutsche -Tageszei- Theafetein
Cofttetail Commissions
Tageszeitung
Galt
Paris
STL
Belgiain
Sontrel
Strasshure
Munich
Wirsaig
Pyngue
High Commission
Namel
Danaig
Basle
Ander Ile
Two Barges Lost in Storm Tide on 60 Mile Lake Route
Sailors report two loaded barges sunk after a fierce storm swept through the lakes last night. Damage set at dockyards and coastal stations with several small boats missing or damaged.
Harding and Progressives Face Off In Senate Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Harding contending with the Progressives in December Washington events. Mentions include the newly elected president, senate beginnings, and judiciary committee activity amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atte
Senate
Harding Renames Louis M. Hary as Head of Washington Office
The fragmentary text shows President Harding renaming a Louis M. to head quarters in St. long, with references to a special session and Rome, but the readable content is obscured and lacks clear dates, full names, or concrete actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Louis Mt
Hal Wwasington
Die Gu
Sident
Hardington
Rome
Louis. M, Hany
St Mye
St. Long
Fragmentary report from Dorado mentions loss and fire
Partial OCR text references a fire at Dorado and nearby locations with mentions of individuals and authorities. The fragmentary lines touch on losses, machinery, daily costs, and legal or governmental actions, but specifics are unclear.
Old Wabash ice house destroyed by night fire
Fire destroyed the old Wabash ice house on Coates Street last night. Firefighters battled flames for hours, saving parts of the structure while smoldering remains burned into the morning. Fire department fought the blaze with large water volume as rain fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las
Porter’s Dodge Car Recovered From Theft
Porter’s Dodge was stolen and later recovered after an incident on a one way street. Officer Cecil Ezell testified that thieves fled with the car but were pursued by authorities and later apprehended. The case details include the involvement of a man named Rick and an ensuing struggle near the Third Street area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aken Tinlu
Cecil ‘Ezell
Aqua
Louisville
Dash
Ezell
Florida
Tretor
Niyn
Phey
Cartain
I. Brown
Rick ¢ Nee
Ricker
Dodge
Porter
American Consul Demands Release in Paris Case
Fragmentary OCR notes report American consul demands action in a Paris case. Names and details are unclear but reference aging and weariness, suggesting a political or legal dispute with a foreign authority. Further readable context needed for full summarization.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Rucker
Customs
Atvom A.W. Mot Fan
Secretary of Treasury
A.W. M&llon
Teather
Pennsylvania
Pawis
K.K. K
Allen
Parker
Herbert Little
Chamber of Commeree
Timaediate
Howl Constrencdon Poway
der Richard Washburn Child
America
Dardanelles
Dardarelié
Cilia
Black Sea
Vamous Saynter
Poder
Axlikilam
Heiilam
Johnis Melton
Killam
Melton
Dhe Bunerat
Miss Gract
Roberrus
Peggy Cifet
Los Angelés Hammer
L ’ Nevis Tongenet
Great Lakes
France
New ‘Republic
Progressives
Eriong
Dorado
Notie Ity Press
Jackson
J. Paul
Texas, AL
Alley
Lyons
Daniel
Sone
Dallas
Wien Od Se
Phurs
Invea
Shaughne
Wearine
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