Huntsville Telephone Rate Hearing Seeks Rural Increase
The Missouri Public Service Commission heard Huntsville Telephone Co requests a 50 cent monthly rate for 27 rural lines serving 365 subscribers. Company witnesses argued costs justify the raise, while subscribers demanded improvements including a new operator and switchboard before any increase. The examiner indicated a likely early decision.
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Huntsville Company
W. W. Johnson
Missouuri
Service Commission
Huntsville
Missouri
Truntsville Telephone Company
Huntsville Telephone
Yarming
Shunter & Chanier
Telephons Company
Wexehanges
Tallyatta
Moberly
Salispury
Clifton
Armstrong
Payette
Diacon
Higbee
Bell Telephone Company
Vale
Lnony
SU Ls Scribers
Sanie
Aiwitehbrand
Speeay
Hubank
Iswilteloard
el Cnse
Rich Iowan Kidnapped in Chicago Night of Xmas Crime
Chicago witnessed a Christmas crime wave with a $25,000 hold up and a revolver duel at the corner of State and Madison. Two bald kidnappers seized Arthur G Ruth, a wealthy Des Moines inventor visiting relatives, slugged and robbed him, then chained him to his car on a bleak prairie outskirts. John A McRae of Detroit and associates were named as other kidnappers in the spate of incidents.
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Chicago
Suspect Linked to Chicken Theft Near Milton
Jaomey Bennett reported Wednesday night that chickens were stolen near his residence northeast of old Milton. Following tracks from the henhouse to the premises, he suspected a local man I verelt Briacoe. Bloodhounds were brought from Moberly, and Briacoe was brought to Moberly and appeared before Justice M. W. Marshall. he was released on a bond of 1800.
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Jaomey Bennett
Old Milton
Moberly
Genevieve
Iverelt Briacoe
M. W. Marshall Aud
Newberry Seat In Jeopardy Shakes Senate Ranks
Washington reports a surprise move by six Republican senators who threaten to vote to unseat Newberry unless he defends campaign expenditures. The dispute centers on funds linked to Wisconsin and a confrontation involving Henry Ford, testing the party's unity in the long fight over Truman era politics.
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Washington, D.C
Truman
Newberry
Senate
Love
Curtis
Michigan
Wiscampalen
Henry Ford
Willan yewell College wedding of Miss Bertha Owings
Rev George White married Miss Bertha Owings at 5 39 this morning at Promenade Vena Lynne. Bride daughter of S A Owings of Cleveland Avenue. groom a former Carpenter Street Church pastor and current teacher at William Jewell College Liberty. They left for Trenton Missouri after the ceremony.
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Willan Yewell
George White
Bertha Owlngs
Cayitin
Ab Hisstowe
Vena Lynne
S. A. Owings
Cleveland iWyvenue
Carpenter Street Church
William Jewell College
Liberty
Hlabride
Trenton
Pacific Armament Talks Remove War Risk, Premier Says
Premier Takahashi told United Press in an exclusive interview that the Washington conference on limitation of armaments has removed all danger of armed conflict in the Pacific. He gave no reason for doubt about the removal.
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Teldo
Pacific
Washington
Takahashi
Japan
United Press Today
Local Daughters Remember Ex Confederates at Home
The United Daughters of the Confederacy recall ex Confederates living at the Old Soldiers Home in Higingville. A box of homemade cookies candies and other treats was delivered to bring Christmas cheer to the residents.
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The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Higeingville
Hammond B Robertson Dies After Illness at 38
Hammond B Robertson died last evening at 9 10 in a local hospital. He was 38 and leaves a wife two daughters Frances and Tomile three sons Russ Charles and Claude Robertson two sisters Mrs John Heath St Louis and Miss Ida Robertson Omaha. He was a Wihash engineer, a Methodist Episcopal Church member and Mason. Funeral service at Oakland Cemetery conducted at 9 30 this morning by Rev Robin Gould. |=
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Hammond B. Robertson
Frances
Tomile
Russ
Charles
Claude Robertson
Dinide
Robertson
Moberly
Sistors
John Heath
St. ‘Louis
Ida Tobertson
Omaha
Neb
Manibar
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
L. Bs
Masons
Oakland Cemetery
Robin Gould
Police report shows drop in street drunkenness but rise in disturbances
In St Louis, Missouri, the police court year up to December 21 shows fewer traffic violations than the previous year but a sharp increase in street disturbances. Total traffic cases reached 8407, with 1758 speeding and 2285 careless driving. Disturbances totaled 9085 with 1980 drunken on the street. Total cases disposed reached 241,418 and fines collected were $65,799.25 versus $58,159 previously.
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SE. Louis
Drunnienness
Arkansas Cyclone Hare Claims Nine Lives In Clarksdale
A December cyclone devastated Clarksdale Arkansas killing nine people including one white man and several Black residents. Dispatches report rescue workers from surrounding towns aiding the injured and scouring the ruins for bodies.
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Arkansas
Hare
Ark
Clarksdale
Troops Deployed to Kentucky Steel Mills Amid Civil Unrest
Disrupted by unknown threats, troops are sent to steel mills in Kentucky to protect workers and property. Reports describe heightened tension and possible unrest as authorities move to secure the plants and surrounding areas.
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Kentucky
Convention delegates elect Wight Jr and name Randolph as candidate
In county district comprising Randolph, Ralls, Marion, Monroe, delegates were instructed to vote for J W Wight Jr at the Paris convention. Randolph was named as Wight’s supporter and candidate in the district, with Burke as secretary and multiple delegates listed.
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Ihe
Antien
Delsenates
Oradi
Judamund Burke
Chaser
Wight
Uae
Ghartes Brown
Ug ‘Terbury
W. Ge MieGe No
Wig
Randolph
Unclear Newswire Fragments From Cairo December Day
Fragmentary OCR notes report a mop attack on British government offices in Cairo with mention of a resignation effective January. Also references Nevis author at live stock laws and Missouri statists.
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Cairo
Egypt
Gis
St. . Nevis
Missouri Statistes
Rainfall records in San Gabriel mountains reach high levels
A weather notice reports 35.60 inches of rain over four days, with readings in the San Gabriel range near Mount Wilson. The gauge indicates near 160 inches in the basin by Wednesday morning, signaling exceptional precipitation and potential flood concerns.
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Angele
Caliornia
San ‘Gabriel Mountains
Christmas Robbery Strikes Miller Family Home
A daring nighttime burglary on West Reed Street targets the Miller household. Thieves ransack rooms, steal silverware, jewelry, hosiery, a gold pin, candy, and other valuables valued at least 25 and up, leaving cigarettes and bacon behind. Bloodhounds trace a trail toward Forest Park and the post office, with neighbors hearing activity in the alley during the crime. Police remain puzzled whether professionals or amateurs committed the act.
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Harry
Miller
Reed
Dhe
Ayilaben
Mery
Jeli
Javaliere
M ‘Milley
Gill
Hutrance
Are
Soame
Jols
Seymiong
Trough Forest Park
Franklin Stree
Genevieve
Tannehill Park
Aetres
Pr ‘Emises
Burglary Insurance Ad Promotes Affordable Coverage
A vintage style advertisement urges residents to insure valuables amid rising burglary concerns. It touts low mood and a booming underworld, claiming premiums are reasonable and urging readers to call 393 for Weis Insurance Company.
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Jess
Weis Insurance’ Company
Canny Britons Weigh Profits From Royal Wedding
London reports on how England expects gains from Princess Mary’s engagement to Viscount Lascelles. Trades such as house furnishing, millinery, hosiery, and boots anticipate a surge in orders as the royal wedding preparations, furniture and decor, spread wealth across manufacturers and workers.
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London
Lloyd’ al- Ten
England
Daly
George
Gondon
Mary
Lasdéelles
Chesterfield
Lascelles
Golumes
Royal engagement sparks all eyes in high society
The report notes widespread anticipation as a princess's engagement draws a large flow of guests from the peerage diplomacy and commerce. Expected orders and trade interest span jewelry fashion and ceremonial circles amid courtly excitement.
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Air Force
Enteraldsi
Young Addie Isenhart Enters Business Field
13 year old Addie Isenhart son of EV Isenhart and wife of West Rollins street emerges in business circles. He wins district agent roles for Saturday Evening Post Ladies Home Journal and Country Gentleman showing notable grit.
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Baddie Isenhart
EV. Isenhart
Rollins Street
Outa
Addie
Evening ‘Post
Ladies Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Marriage Licenses Issued In Moberly Area This Week
Marriage licenses were issued to Cleo Rusher and Miss Gertie Whitaker of Moberly, Harold Roberts and Miss Bessie Robinson of Moberly, and Geo Wy White of Liberty with Bertha Owings of Moberly. South Park school pupils presented a Christmas program with room by room participation and a tree for younger children. Mrs Ferritor will host Christmas dinner tomorrow for guests GC McGregor, his wife and son Mike, and Mr and Mrs EB Cleeton and daughter Helen.
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Cleo Rusher
Gertie Whittaker
Moberly
Harold Roberts
Bessie Robinson
Moberlys
Geo
Wy White
Liberty
Bertha Owings
South Park School
Secretary Hughes Bold on Submarines Stance
Fragmentary text references Secretary Hughes taking a bold stand on submarines. Notes on tonnage limits and coast concessions appear in a disputed narrative about U S policy. Mentions of Italy and Britain surface in a debate over abolition and revision of submarine schemes.
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Secy Hughes
Ihranée
Ana Thaly
Hughes ‘Peogra
Wyance
Yapaly
Italy
Cana Ain
Nowa
Christmas Department Acknowledgments From The Hackley Family
A fragmented note thanks Col Hackley for candy presented by the Hackley family to the department chief. The Democrat is mentioned in relation to the gesture and appreciation is expressed for the holiday season.
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Pitt
A. Preent
Democrat
Col. Hackley
Priest and youth harmed in urban incident
Fragmentary local report describes a parish priest and a youth injured and a youth fatally harmed. It notes a violent event involving officers and unspecified authorities, with scattered references to locations, names, and a possible escape during a picnic.
PS Oy Christmas Delivery Schedule Disclosed
The notice outlines December 26 mail delivery by PS Oy with holiday closures for offices. Mails dispatched as usual by city and rural carriers with morning trips. money orders and certain services to be unavailable. postal vehicles to operate on modified routes.
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Aipmt
Dows
Cand Deli
Pan ‘Cel
Ushal
Parea
Police Receive Christmas Parcel Surprise From J P Mize
A note and holiday gifts arrived at the police office this morning from J P Mize. The package contained cigars and chocolates with best wishes for Christmas and a happy New Year. The staff appreciated the unexpected cheer and resumed duties after the pleasant interruption.
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J.P. Mize Police
J.p.mize
Miss Thelma Littrell Weds Aubrey Mayadley at Gould
Thelma Littrell and Aubrey Mayadley were married this afternoon at Street Methodist Church in Gould. Rev. F officiated as the ceremony united the couple, with Robert Bradley and Miss Mary Virginia Clan attending. The groom, a brother of Mr Shearer of this city, plans to make their home on his farm.
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Thelma B. Littrell
Aubrey Mayadley
Gould
Robert. Bradley
Mary
Virginia
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Pace
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Lety
Bronx
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Etpoyle
Deel
Fort Tast
Leskness
J. W. Wight, JR
Wantaas
Harry. Miller
Santa
PS Oy
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