Man and Wife Burned to Death in Mysterious Fire
Edwardsville reports a deadly blaze destroyed three buildings. Chris Neathery, 26, a restaurant owner, and Edna Neathery were found dead in their upstairs apartment after neighbors heard cries for help. Nine others escaped from upper floors as fire destroyed the structures and investigators probed the blast origin.
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Edwardsville
Gee
Chris Neathery
Owneer
Ags
Edna
Smuke
Neathery
Gald Neathery
Staunton
la Lake
Erlas
Ross Gidrant
Hidden $1500 Found In Farm Home After Death
In Swicksville Express style report, widow Elizabeth J Rager of former Iameos Rager is declared unsound by probate court. After her husband’s death money totaling 1512 was found hidden in his farm home. The sum was distributed across trunks and various boxes, mostly in currency with 79 in silver and 65 in Confederate notes. An administrator was appointed to manage the estate and recover funds to cover keeping costs.
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Elizabeth J.rager
Iameos Rager
Ming
Othanaylum
Ullon
Rager
For Township
Dnbbs
Wienor
Epon
Lot
Mikal
Legion Presses Compensation Bill Backed by Republicans
National Commander John RP Quinn urged Congress to pass the adjusted compensation bill as part of a Republican endorsement. The Legion wants former service members to receive cash or in kind aid including land home settlement vocational education and adjusted service certificates for sums up to 20 dollars.
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Legion
Indianapolis
Dfelion
American Legion
John Rp. Quinn
Congress
Auino
Legton
Edgerion
Winn Party Visits Relative in St. Louis
Mrs. C S Winn and her mother Mrs Ide Roach traveled to St Louis to visit their sister and daughter this morning.
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C. S. Winn
Ide Roach
St. Lewis
United States to join German reparation inquiry
President Coolidge announced that American private financial experts will participate in a reparations commission inquiry into Germany’s financial condition. The move follows assurances from Britain and Germany and aims to support Europe's economic recovery while protecting U.S. creditor interests valued around 750 million dollars.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Coolidge
Omen
White Trouse
Europe
Reparations Commission
Great Britain
Ano
Garmiuny
Nate Asa
Cooldge
Difact
Phis
Jurope
Five More Flee Lansing Penitentiary
Four convicts escaped from the Lansing Kansas state prison prompting a manhunt. Chas Cavanaugh led the escape and was shot. Alex Smith, a life term inmate, was stabbed. The group fled through an old tunnel with three inmates armed. Police tracked escape routes and tightened road patrols after another breakout earlier in December.
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Lansing
Kan
Koogas Stata
Hete
Fredadotu
Man
Chas
Cavanaugh
Wis
Hberty Thess
Totun Stizel
Walter Garry
Re Bratt
Rizberson
Vith
Belloved Sinin
Waa
Kanaa
Crime Follows In Poverty Wake In German Capital
Berlin police report September crime rose sharply with 82,40 arrests daily average over 1,100 crimes per day. The count includes 3 murders, 270 thefts, 1474 burglaries, 98 embezzlements, 13 forgeries, 32 prisoner releases, and various vulgarities and cruelty.
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S. Wake
Berlin
Hue
Polo
Inelides
Turbulent Times Highlight Rising Crime and Deaths
The report notes increasing deadly incidents and widespread crime including burglary and intoxication arrests. It cites September as atypically high for arrests and mentions a notable murder in Borhin’s state, underscoring worsening social conditions.
Reed and Anti Reed War Reignites in Missouri Clash
Factional warfare between Wilson Democrats and Jim Read Democrats resurfaces in Missouri as editors and party chiefs signal a renewed struggle for state convention control and Missouri delegates to the national convention. Gardner's stance on prohibition enforcement is noted amid the intra party fight.
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St. Louis
Wilson Democrats
Jim Read
Democrata
Missouri
Quag
Reed
Preckenridge Long
Wilson
United States
Gardner
Gardner Booin
Patrolman Confesses Robbing Candy Store
St Louis December 11 Patrolman Gustave Vollmer confessed in a prison cell to robbing a local candy store on his beat He implicated fellow patrolman Joseph Turner who denied knowledge of the crime Arrests followed the discovery of a obsolete coat button at the side door used for entry and a missing button on Vollmer s overcoat
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St. Louis
Gustave Vollmer
Vollmer
Joseph Turner
Turner
15 Year Old Speeder Cited By City Officer
A 15 year old boy named Ray Hignite of Kimberly was taken into custody by Motorcycle Officer G D Burgess for speeding on North Morley street last night. He reportedly drove at 30 miles per hour with the cutout open and without lights.
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Ray Hignite
Kimberly
G. D. Burgess
North Morley Street
Wabash Wins Damage Suit in Missouri Court
Mollie Sparkman sued the Wabash Railroad in Macon alleging a fall on a train in September 1919 left her with knee and elbow injuries and lifelong pain. The jury returned a unanimous verdict for the railroad, faulting her for negligence. The trial jurors included Gates Richardson Walker Wilkinson Allen King Burk Balty Jobson Sunderland Robinson Farmer. Attorneys for the plaintiff were A R Hardmett and Matthews Jones with Moberly lawyers James Lan and Franklin of Macon.
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Mollie’ Sparkman
Wabash Rail Rada
Macon
Plaintff
Jacksonville
Jurge
William Gates
Henry. Richardson
Ray Walker
William Wilkinson
M. Allen
Team King
Homer Burk
Balty
Kee Jobson
Carl Sunderland
Wes Robinsons
Dan Farmer
Priiife
A. R. Hardmett
Moberly and
Matthews &.Jones-of-Macon
M. Jy “Lan
Moberly
Ban Franklin
Ehalf
The
Wabash Railway _company
New Cure for Skinney Babies Reported by Washington Uni
The Washington University medical team reports two healthy babies who gained weight after insulin treatment following earlier fat-adding methods. Dr. William McKay Marriott notes no clear evidence insulin helps thin people long term. Palate work on the drug may confirm or disprove its usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Louis
Tasilin
Siddens
Washington University
William McKay Marriott
Medical School
First Annual Stunt Show Planned by Town Club
The Town Club organizes the first annual stunt show at Moberly High School auditorium on January 24. Local organizations will perform a ten minute stunt each, chosen by the group, with interviews of heads ongoing and broad acceptance of the idea reported by Mrs. Bentley REA.
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Moberly
Ibe
C. Hy. Bentley
Rea
Mark Twain's Daughter Clara Clemens Gabrilowitsch To Sing Here
Clara Clemens Gabrilowitsch plans a concert at Memorial Park to honor her father Mark Twain. Critics in Buffalo and New York praised her warm tone and dramatic delivery, promising a memorable performance for Moberly’s music lovers.
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Mark Twain
Clara Clemens Galnitowitsch
Moberly
Metro-Politan
Genters
Mémorial Park
Buffalo
Gabrilowitsch
New York: Post
Melody Orchestra volunteers for charity event
The Melody Orchestra will contribute its talent free of charge for a club event. Members listed include Mrs. Ralph Abdstido Mrs. Wale leh Howe William Thomas Warne Smith and Claire Thomas. A $28 prize will go to the organization presenting the best stunt judged by out of town guests. Viola Straley Haynes chairs the ticket committee with assistants Ida Dilanet Beulah Regs and others.
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Melody Orchestra
Clu
Ralph Abdstido
Waleleh Howe
William, Thomas
Warne Smith
Claire Thomas
Tov
Viola Straley Haynes
Fe Pure
Ida Dilanet
Beulah
Sig Harfcastig
Advertisement
Belva Dunnivent
feacher.Gouchon
Sue Hardcastle
Courtn
Louise Chevlatter
Almeria Miller
Dean Frrley
Frances. Robinson
Jose Johnson Case Open in Missouri Court Today
The State of Missouri versus Jose B Johnson proceeds with trial at 10:00 AM. Jurors selected include T Ni Minor J R Bake O B Bisen and others. Witnesses described 50 percent proof white mule liquor found at a Greasy Spoon restaurant counter and burned when tested. Court also records a divorce final decree in Grace Dee Morgan versus Elbert Silphum Morgan.
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State of Missouri
Jose
EB. Johnson
T. Ni Minor
J. R. Bakeet
O. B. Bisen
J. W. Dulaney
Jim Pullington
W. D. Bagby
Arthur Ridgeway
J.L. Warford
Rory Shiffler
Wl. Bond
John W. Derigne
Stringer
Charmier & Hunter
Sheri Harry Polson
John Milam
Elmer Guthrie
Polson
Milam
Columbia
Chamler
Johnson
Grace Dee Morgan
Elbert Silphum Morgan
Prominent Farmer Benjamin Burns Shot in Diehlstadt Area
Benjamin Burns president of the Bank of Diehlstadt in Scott county was mysteriously shot and wounded last night. Officials said Burns a retired farmer was shot accidentally at his home but would not explain how the wound occurred. He had recently told a correspondent he was tired of life. The Bank remained open.
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Cape Girardeau
Benjamin Burns
Bank of
Moberly Boy Welcomes Western Bride Home
Dr and Mrs Harvey Long of Sheridan Wyoming visit his parents Mr and Mrs T S Long in Moberly. A former Moberly boy, Dr Long followed Horace Greeleys advice and has thrived in his profession and in life, bringing back his charming western wife to meet his hometown friends.
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Harvey Long
Sheridan
Wyo
T. S. Long
Bertley Street
Dr. Long
Horace Greeley
Nardonahte Pide
Hyde Says He Will Stop Bout In St Louis
Governor Hyde ordered police to halt a boxing event headlined by Jack Dempsey in St Louis. The Missouri Supreme Court denied a writ of prohibition, allowing a circuit court injunction against police interference to stand. Dempsey was honored at a banquet with the mayor and city notables as word of the ruling spread.
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St. Lewla
Jack Dempsey
Arthur M. Hyde
State Supreme Court
Jefferson, City
Barrett
Hyde
Dempsey
Supreme Court
Daision
St. Louis
Death of R. J. Shaner in Rochester
R. J. Shaner died early this morning in Rochester Minnesota after a period at Mayo Clinic. He had long been a resident of Moberly and worked as a Wabash conductor and later as a traveling salesman for St Louis Coffin Company. The body will arrive tomorrow morning at No 20 on route to the family home at Gis Fort Street. His widow and the community extend sympathy for the loss of a devoted husband and citizen.
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TR. J. Shaner
Rochester
Minn
Shaner
Mayolives’ Hospital
Gis
Fort Street
Moberly
St. Louis Coffin Company
Progressives Tighten Grip on Senate Deadlock
Senate stalwarts around Senator La Follette held firm in the fight for the Interstate Commerce Committee chairmanship. On ballots during the noon session the results remained unchanged from the previous vote with Cummins 41, Smith 26, La Follette 77, indicating no shift in support amid the ongoing contest.
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Senate
Washington
LaFolette
Thair
Cummins
Administration
Smith
LaPollette
Pinkerton Agency Head Dies in New York Inquiry
Wim. AL Pinkerton head of the Pinkerton Detective Agency of New York died today in Los Angeles after a five day voyage. He arrived on vacation and his death follows a prior illness.
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Pinkerton Agency
Los Angeles
Wim
AL Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
New York
Oice
Unclear Regional Weather Update
Forecast notes uneven coverage with northern region at 4 PM and southern area underserved. Tonight and Wednesday temperatures rise, with the north reaching higher levels by night.
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South
North
Court orders sale in partition case and divorce ruling
Clifton TH Lumber Co versus MV B Messier and William M Jones involves writ against defendants and sheriff sale of land. Ferguson and others named in partition. Kindell versus Kindell grants divorce with $200 fee and cause continued. First National Bank of Newark versus Alex J Pollock shows credit court action.
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Clifton
TH Lumber. Co
B. Messier
William M. Jones
Robert J. Ferguson el Ve
Wiliam Ferguson
E. B
Kindell
Elma Frances Kindell
First National Bank of Newark
Alex J. Pollock
Trapsters
No Moberly
Credit Court
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Theos Tallbigs
Tdarmace
Simeos Rager
America
Lansing Penitentiary
Kansas City
Kaon
Slyp
Kansas
Kans
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Borhin
Wabash
Peleg
the Town Ghib
Tien’ Vaudevide Entertainment
Clara Clemens
Agolian
Jose Johnson
Hansville
R. J. Shaner
Aiway
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