Tragic Higbee Fire Claims Two Children
Two children died after a house fire near Higbee caused by coal oil used to revive a stalled stove. Herbert Lea Smith, three, and Alice Musford, nine, perished from burns. several others were injured and the home was destroyed. Coroner Dr. Martin McLoran investigated and ruled the tragedy an accident with no inquest.
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Higbee
Poseple
O. B.pittsford
Eel Group
Herbert Lea Smith
Alice Musford
Ahe
Austin Smith
Awlte
James Smith
Duneio
Fort Worth Opposes Major Texas Rail Line Plan
Texas opponents argue the proposed 460 mile Powell route from Fort Worth to Tucumari would threaten existing lines and hurt farmers. The Texas Panhandle Gulf and rival lines testified about hardships and crop waste without a railroad, while the case awaits Interstate Commerce Commission review.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
C. Hl. Powall
Chicago and Associates
Panhandle & Gulf Wihrun
Interstate Consimeres Commission
United States
Southwest
Pr, Worth
Denver
Onent
Wichita Valley
Quanah
Acme & Tuelfle
The Gigantic Koretz Swindle Stuns Chicago
Chicago reports Leo Koretz’s alleged fraud reached ten million dollars as a grand jury prepared to hear details. Mrs Koretz expected to testify at a bankruptcy hearing revealing the swindle’s extent. Investigators traced Koretz’s lifestyle to an expensive suburb and a separate life with a woman known as Mrs Bronson, revealing further alleged kleptocratic schemes.
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Koretz
Chicago
Leo Koretz
Oll
Going After Coolidge Tax Reduction Plan
Washington lawmakers rolled up sleeves to clear the track on tax cuts as President Coolidge urged action. The move aims to implement a tax reduction scheme and faster legislative action.
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Coolidge
Washington
Houss Teaders
23Yearold Confesses 100 Holdups in St Louis Wave
Harry Adler aged 23, son of a Jewish rabbi, confessed to taking part in about 100 hold ups in the last six months. Albert Nudelman, 19, implicated Adler after his name appeared in Adler’s notebook and confessed to twenty robberies in two months netting about 100 dollars. Nudelman said he would quit the game. Police say Adler claimed a master criminal guided burglaries who made a fortune, retired, and now lives on interest.
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St. Louis
Harry Adler
Albert Nudelman
Adler
Nudelman
Workan
Hyde Faces Contempt Judgment Over Insurance Rate Order
Cole County circuit court in Jefferson City ordered Ben C Hyde to revoke a 1 percent rate cut on fire insurance and warned of contempt with a $100 daily fine if not obeyed by December 24. Attorneys argued for jail until revocation and criticized Hyde for disobeying a prior restraining order. The judge said Hyde could seek relief in the supreme court instead.
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Cole County
Jefverson City
Henry Wasthuog
Ben C Hyde
Ifo
Yrace
Supreme Court
Mr. Hyde
Pall
Circuit Court
France and Belgium to Enter Direct Negotiations with Germany
Paris and Brussels say they will pursue direct talks with Germany on reparations, withdrawal of occupied armies, and Versailles treaty revision. The joint position was issued as Chancellor Marx and his ministers prepared for the first accord with the allies since taking office.
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France
Belgium
Paris
Love
Germany
Brussels
Paria
Marx
Soviet Russia Signals Readiness for Talks on Relations
New York December 17 Soviet Russia has sent a note to the United States saying it is ready to negotiate for formal recognition and to discuss American claims against Russia The note cites the Coolidge message and aims to remove misunderstandings and differences Washington received the note at the White House and Secretary Hughes was called in to confer with President Coolidge State Department officials said no decision yet on replying and no conversations have occurred.
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New York
Russia
United States
Coolidge
Congress
George Techitcherin
Washington
Washington, D. C
White House
Hughes
State “Department
Moscow
Ruassia
Zbyszko to Wrestle Here Wednesday Night
Zbyszko former world heavyweight champion will meet StL Kramer Canadian champion in a finish match at Lyric ball Wednesday night. Preliminary bouts will precede the main event in Moberly as part of Zbyszko’s tour for the forces.
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Zbyszko
Kramer
Lyric Ball
Moberly
Strangler
Newis
William Muldoot
New York Boxing Commission
Tlewis
Cnly
Itis
Lewis
Fla
Cutler
Plestena
Neipetral
Train derailments disrupt afternoon service near Stoutsville
Yesterday afternoon two derailed cars occurred on the east switching tracks at Stoutsville, slight track damage over three quarters of a mile. Engine 2309 under Engineer J L Kellogg and Conductor Le Bishop. wrecking crew sent from here to clear the track.
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J. L. Kellogg
le Bishop
Traals
Stoutsville
Allaxton
Gahies Tives
Mat Hinvitsville
Stores to Open Weekdays in Moberly. Christmas Close Noted
The Moberly Retail Merchants Association announces keto stores will open Thursday Friday Saturday and Monday evenings with Christmas Day closed. Gus Chandler serves as president of the association.
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Keto
Moberly Wills
Bes
Retail Merchants’ Association
Gus Chandler
Police Court Fines Incurred For Speeding And Drunkenness
This morning in police court Joe Bland was fined $2.00 plus costs for speeding on North Morley Street. Harold Hardin paid a fine for operating a car with the cut-out open. Glatenca Ronimous, Dutch Adams, and Roy Collins were fined on drunkenness charges.
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Joe Bland
Morley Street
Harold Hardin
Glatenca Ronimous
Adams
Roy Collins
Temple Stephens Home Destroyed by Fire
Fire swept Temple Stephens residence on the South Williams street destroying the home. Stephens awoke around 4 am to smoke in the bedroom and escaped with his wife and baby, as flames began to breach the second floor where his mother slept on the first.
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Temple Stephens
Williams
Fire destroys one story house in south town
The origin of the fire is unknown. It started between the ceiling and roof in the one story part of the house. The place was a mass of flames when discovered. The sky in the south part of town was lighted by the flames as the fire department arrived. Estimated damage about 37000, with most household goods lost and little of the furnishings salvaged.
Regular meeting and turkey hunt notice
Notice K of O announces a regular meeting on December 18 at 7 130 P M A business session will be followed by a turkey hunt All knights and visiting knights urged to attend Secretary John C Curry
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Kniguts
John .C, Curry
First Annual Stunt Program Date Set By Town Club
The town club now schedules the first annual stunt program for January 24 after an initial January 17 announcement. Organizations invited to participate include the Chamber of Commerce the Rotarians High School and the White Shine with four acceptances reported.
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Bhelag Pds
Ana Keen
Chamber of Commerce
Rota ‘Dans
White ‘Shine
Why Novelists Go Into Distant Past for Fiction
Washington readers ponder why many recent novels set in the past show heroes in ten gallon hats and women with ankles hidden. Mrs. Inez Wayes Irwin explains writers retreat to history to avoid detailing wartime life, noting the public’s growing interest in American history and the challenge of portraying every character during the war.
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Washington
Inez- Wayes Irwin
Will Irwin
Plan Big American Loan to Germany
Washington reports a proposed large United States loan to Germany as part of a rehabilitation program. The loan would largely come from U S funds and follow a favorable inquiry into Germany's finances and reparations.
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Germany
Washington
Conter
Cniee
United States
Wife killer Tompkins declared insane in Milwaukee
Ray Tompkins former normal school instructor and real estate dealer confessed to killing his wife. A commission of alienists in municipal court found him insane and ordered commitment to a hospital for the criminally insane. He admitted beating his wife and severing the head with a butcher knife.
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Milwaukee
Ray Tompkins
Tompkins
Organized revolt within the Episcopal Church moves to modernize
Dr. Stewart L. Tyson of the Modern Churchmen's Union says a movement aims to modernize the Episcopal Church surpassing the Reformation and seeks to end sectarian narrowness. Sermons by modernist clergy at St Bartholomew's and other churches highlight the opening of these efforts. Heaton of Fort Worth faces charges of heresy over disputing the virgin birth and plans an appeal if found guilty.
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New York
Episcopal Church
United States
Stewart L. Trson
Modern Churchmen's Union
The
United Press Today
Leighton Parks
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Percy. Stickney Grant
Lee W. Heaton
Trinity Episcopal Church
Heaton
Wwe
Tyson
Nine Die as Steamer C A Smith Capsizes at Sea
Marshfield Oregon December 17 captain and six survivors of the wrecked steamer C A Smith left the vessel in a life boat and were rescued nine men drowned when a lifeboat capsized after the ship was wrecked on the rocks Sunday two other crew members are believed lost in the storm New York Stevens Institute fund hits million dollar goal with Edward Weston of West Ren Electrical contributing 25000 with long standing ties to the college
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Ies Rock
Marshfield
Ore
New York
Stevens Institute
of ‘Technology
Agidowniment Fund
Edward Weston
Westren Electrical’ Instrument Company
Newark
Weston Alfough Pot
Legion Outcry Over Prisoner Releases Sparks Protest
New York December 17. The American Legion denounces wartime prisoner releases as insulting to armed defenders. State Commander Edward Stafford, General Wingate welfare chair, and Major Donald Stratham National Executive Committee member call the action incredible and outrageous.
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Ameprican Legion
New York
Alliers Gan J Legion
Edward Stafford
St Ds
Wingate
Legion Welfare Committee
Donald Stratham
Plan to Recruit Building Workers in Chicago Face Shortages
December discussion notes apprenticeship demand outstripping training capacity in heating and plumbing trades. National Trade Extension Bureau director Bowman attributes shortages to misconceptions and white collar job popularity, with union leaders allegedly profiting from skilled craft gaps.
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Chicago
D. Bowman
National Trade Extension Bureau
Builders’ Organ
Apprenticeship Reform Aims to Fix Training Shortfalls
Union experts blame employers for unbalanced apprentice programs. They cite poor early assignments for boys and propose reforms including an educational director in each industry, trade textbooks, three months pre vocational training, and night school in years two and three. A campaign criticizes current vocational instruction, noting female teachers and mis teaching in some programs.
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Bowman
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
National Association of Master Plumbers
Park College Upholds Debt-Free, Student-Run Campus
Park College in Parkville Missouri emphasizes a debt-free model with three hours of daily student work. The farm, self-service system, and democratic support keep costs low while maintaining high scholarship and moderate athletics. The college accepts 440 students from many states and foreign countries and seeks 350000 for a new science hall.
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Park College
Parkville
Maz
Kansas City
Park’ College
Hawley
Association of American * Universities
Weather report notes fair night and Tuesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with moderate temperatures across the state. No precipitation is expected and winds remain light.
Obregon Drives Against Rebels in Mexico
Mexico City reports President Obregon orders a swift federal push against insurgents in Vera Cruz while striking east after reviewing forces in Jalisco. Generals Estrada and Sanchez are central to the campaign as federal troops move to prevent insurgent concentration.
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Mexico City
Awilly
Obregon
Vera Cruz
Jalisco
Estrada
Strade
Federala
Genreal Sanchez
Whisky and Dope Stolen From Tony's Drug Store
Tony Florita's drug store was robbed overnight of whisky and narcotics. Guard Jim Booker discovered the door open during a routine round, suggesting a thief may have concealed themselves inside and left when the building was locked.
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Tony
Tony Florita
Jim Booker
Ku Klux Murderer Claims to Be Insane
Atlanta witnesses testify during an impeachment of a Ku Klux Klan editor charged with murder. The defendant, W. S. Coburn, is described as clinically insane with chronic paranoid tendencies. expert testimony asserts permanent insanity.
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Atlanta
Knib de Fox
Ku Klux Klan
W.S. Coburn
R. Cy Swint
Deadlock in Senate Over Commerce Chairmanship
In Washington on December 17, Progressive senators switch to Couzens from Nebraska as ballots continue in the effort to choose a new chair of the Senate interstate commerce committee. Early votes show Cummins and Smith leading with 43 and 39 respectively, others scattered as deadlock persists.
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U. S. Senate
Washington
Senate
Towell
New Yamrblicans
Nebraska
Inetépstate Commerce
Committee
Cummins
Republic
Smith
Howell
Couzens
Ine
Congeng
Norris
Borah
Wee Cummins
Died in Kansas City Mrs Josie Owenby
Mrs Josie Owenby died at her home in Kansas City after a lingering illness. Survived by husband John Owenby two daughters Frank Owenby and Mrs G Sherman one sister Mrs W K Megee and Mrs W E Buscert two brothers John AL and W B Hunter. Remains to be brought to Salisbury for funeral at Glug cemetery with brief service by Rev Bhreve.
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Josie Owenby
Kensas City
Looteladk
John Owenby
Frank Owenby
Kansas City
Sherman
New York
W. K. Megee
Moberly
Bra
W. E. Buscert
Hayti
John AL
W. B. Hunter
Pawhuski
Okla
Owenby
Salisbury
Sree
Iugd
Kansas
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