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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
1
A running fight broke out yesterday between Colorado Fuel and Iron Company strikers and employees near Berwind Colorado. Dozens of shots were exchanged in the clash, causing injuries and raising tensions at the coal site.
No injuries reported after yesterday afternoon clash as Italian miners vow retaliation over Tuesday’s deadly labor fight. An Italian miner, denied a time check for rent, was rough handled by a deputy sheriff, leading to a larger ambush and renewed battle as company workers fled down the canyon.
A brief report notes a tense incident where deputies and workers exchanged top shots then retreated, with employees proceeding on their way. Details and parties involved are not fully clear from the fragment.
Robert Teliott, 38, of Hiliott and Casey lessees, was crushed to death when a coal fall struck him after firing a shot about 4 45 yesterday afternoon. Survived by wife, four children and four brothers. Funeral at Twin Churches tomorrow at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. P M Sears.
Harry Crocker alias Bracker, alleged ring leader of a theft gang, was charged with stealing a pair of shoes and pawned them at Mexico. He paid a $15 fine plus costs, totaling $46, and served 66 days in county jail. He claimed the shoes came from a farmer's wagon. The gang targeted goods in the country and aimed to steal from trains. The Commercial Club will host biweekly events for sellers' wives and sweethearts, named Hadie Nights, with arrangements for entertainment, cards, and music. Ita Levy was chosen to collect dues for the new year.
Mrs. Arthur O Keefe hosted about twenty five friends for sixhanded euchre at her home. Honorees were Mrs. McKenna of St. Johns and Mrs. J M Blobbs of Kingsley Was. Mayne Hegarty won first prize Geo Davis second and Geo Braddick consolation. Refreshments served to a long guest list. New figs dates and nuts at Tonys.
Sam S Cook secretary of the state stayed at Hotel Baltimore Kanana City en route to St Joseph for banker talks. He said he is a candidate to succeed himself and will not campaign heavily or back any gubernatorial candidate unless attacked. John Weard backed him predicting easy renomination and re election. Also John Mullen turned over a $2000 life insurance draft for Mrs Johneh deaft and Mrs Acuff settled her claim at the Wabash for about $3000 with no lawyer fees.
G A Miller proprietor of the west end bottling works welcomed a pretty nine pound daughter last night. Dr Clapp acted as Santa Claus during the gift presentation.
Rev Chase is called to his Hannibal home after tonight’s service and as pastor J. 1?. Lisk is ill the meeting will be postponed for a season all are urged to attend tonight to hear Revs Gheine
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