Newt Hamilton Ends Life at Higbee
Newt Hamilton, a 65 year old resident near Six Mile Lane in Higbee, died by suicide this morning. Coroner Del Martz was summoned. a .38 caliber bullet caused his death. His wife had been granted a divorce several months ago. he leaves a son aged eighteen living with him. Mental deficiency and guardianship are cited as possible factors.
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Newt. Hamilton
Randolph
Hamilton
Ing
Vevelyer
Goroner del Martz
Figbee
Tacallton
Ateche
Familton
Blue Book Centennial Copy to Be Distributed This Week
Secretary of State Charles A Becker forwarded the 1921 22 Missouri Blue Book centennial edition to Rep Hunter who will distribute fifty copies to county residents on request. The book includes a complete historical calendar of Missouri events and references to individuals tied to the century of statehood. The Erie Book was compiled under Becker’s direction by Charles W Ireny of Joplin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Becker
Onuk ‘Fiunter
Becker
Hunter
Missouri
Commonwealth
Charles W. Ireny
Joplin
Refugees in Poland Face Harsh Winter Trek
Warsaw reports massive streams of refugees from Baranowieze fleeing famine in Russia. They travel to devastated Polish villages with no crops or housing and face extreme cold hunger and privation. Over 70,000 refugees have passed Baranowieze in the past month with a high death rate expected before frontier departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Baranowleze
Russia
Baranowieze
Veteran Wabash agent dies after thirty years service
West, a depot agent for the Wabash Railroad, aged about 62, died at his home in Stoward City Missouri. Survived by his wife and one son, he served more than 30 years in the railroad system and had been depot agent at Moulton, Iowa. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Fire at 816 South Wirth Street caused slight damage. three gallon chemical tank used to extinguish. Weather forecast: generally fair tonight and tomorrow. cooler tonight in the southeast. warmer tomorrow.
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Quen City
Stoward
West
Etter
Ilies
Mix West
Das
Moulton
Wae
Pean
Flo
Willard Cottingham
Wirth Street
88 Ballots at Constitutional Convention No Nomination
The first constitutional convention for his district convened at 1 p.m. in Paris. Officers were elected with Ben Mfulsa as chairman and B P Crawford as secretary. Delegates and committees were named, and the dust ballot showed Allison leading with 19 votes as of 1 p.m. amid a deadlock that persisted through the afternoon.
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Oder
Paris
T. Muller
Diateiet
Ben Mfulsa
Marion Hou
Wee Dolphy Ben Hise
Risen James
Boyd
Monroe
Joe Berry
Ralls
R. R. Rothwell
Randolph
B. Alford
Clay Ffeather
Marion
Fuller
Wight Randolph
Rabs
McGlintick
Ellison
Railis
James P. Boyd
McCintie
J. Wi
Wight
Aford
Allison
Alison
Wieht
McClintoc
Mney
Interview with Alexander Graham Bell Up Close
A Boston News Bureau report recounts a short interview with Professor Alexander Graham Bell. The public figure, famed for the telephone, appears in an unconventional pajama ensemble, yet his personality and insights stand out amid questions about fame and the pressures on newsmen.
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Samen
Alexander Graham Bell
Havig
Selentist
Wester Massachusetts
Bell
Boston
Nuws Bureau
Mauldin Planes Lift Noon Hour Stunts
Leslie Mauldin of the Henderson Mauldin Aero Co says he will fly his plane to Fulton every evening and return by morning for daily flights. He plans to fly to Wellsville today if possible and demonstrated dizzy stunts before a large crowd. He will raffle a plane with every five dollar ride giving a ticket toward the prize.
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Leslie Mauldin
Henderson- Mauldin ‘Aero Co
Democrat
Fulton
Mauldin
Rulton
Moberly
Wellsville
Shalf
Sinnock Avenue
Coal Mine Opens On Cooperative Plan
The Home Coal Company leases its No. 2 plant to a cooperative of fifty miners to market Ma con coal. Horace Whetsel says organization not yet perfected and details unavailable. Output praised as high quality with potential freight-rate benefits amid Missouri field competition. Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a St Louis meeting with Missouri coal producers to present information.
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No. 1
Pli
Home Coal Company
No. 2
Macon
Horace’ Whetsel
Home Coal Co
Bie
Linvis
Missouri
Uusett
Interstate Commerce
Commission
St. Louis
Ars
Macon Chronicle
Express Messenger Robbed and Shot on Missouri Pacific Train
Two bandits held up Missouri Pacific Train No 209 between Pleasant Hill and Kansas City late at night. Express messenger Holland was shot in the leg when he drew his weapon as robbers entered the car. the bandits escaped after seizing the safe keys and fleeing near Lee's Summit.
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Kansas, City
Missouri Pacific
Ont Mo
Kansas
Tan ‘Holland
Holland
Rmessenger
Lee
Kan
Anilingsas City
Onefield
Kansas City
Quik
Express
Omhey
Pleasant Hill
Telephone definition sparks debate in London papers
A letter to a London daily argues Dr. Johnson would include a telephone definition in his dictionary. The writer, Aubrey Fox of Oklahoma City, visits to tend his father Jeron Fox who is seriously ill in West Contes street.
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Johnson
Aubrey. Fox
Oklahoma ‘City
Jeron
Pox
West
Contes Stroat
Advertising to the Teuth for the Customer
Fragmentary quote hints at a slogan or musing on advertising aimed at customers. No clear person or organization is identified. The legible snippet suggests a focus on customer-centric promotion and perhaps a playful or misspelled phrase.
The Fellows Who Brought Christmas Mail
Local report commends post office workers and carriers for exceptional Christmas mail delivery. Postmaster and staff worked overtime to clear a flood of parcels and mail, delivering all on time with minimal misdelivery or damage. Community praise highlights generosity and efficient service.
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Algor
Falthtman
Peppy North Cross Highway Meeting Promises Strong Attendance
A North Cross State Highway Association gathering in Excelsior Springs expects about twenty Mexican representatives and Carrollton businessmen to attend. A Carrollton poet prepared a special song for the event to be sung to the tune of Marching Through Georgia, celebrating the highway project from St. Louis to Kansas City.
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Excelsior ‘Springs
North Cross State Highway _Association
Mexico
Carrollton
Georgia
North Cross
France Rejects U S Submarine Limitation at Conference
Washington reports that France refused the American plan to limit submarine tonnage, demanding a minimum of 96 000 tons. Delegates from Britain Italy and Japan warned they would press for freedom to build submarines if France holds firm. The session shifted to possible talks on auxiliaries and gun calibers.
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Washington
Naval Committee
Trench
Annaunee
Viejo
Washington,d
Naval Limitation Committee
Paris
Arthur Balfour
Ttalian
France A
Odd Spots Along North Cross State Highway
Fragmentary text mentions other towns visible along the North Cross State Highway suggesting a broader regional route and nearby communities.
Rockefeller's Daughter Divorces Rich Husband
Mrs. McCormick, wife of John D. Rockefeller’s heir, filed for divorce in circuit court settling on desertion after a fifty minute hearing. The case exposed family ties and reported Circuits actions amid urban reporting.
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Rockefeller
Chicago
Tee
BR. McCor
Johnnd. Rockefeller
Fae
RTE Honaire
McCormick
Andy
Vancouver Grain Exports Through Panama Canal Rise
Vancouver British Columbia sees prairie wheat flow to Europe and the Orient after the Panama route controversy ends. Projects total 160000 tons in forty cargoes this season with grain tested to be in excellent condition after tropical passage. The Berean class of the First Christian Church plans its annual watch party on December thirty first at the church and requests members to bring a present valued up to 26 cents.
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Vancouver
B. C
Europe
Orient
Panama Zone
First Christian Church
the. Church
Appointment of Wright City man to Missouri state board
Governor Hyde announces John Case of Wright City will join Missouri state board of agriculture, succeeding Carroll Wisdom of Bowling Green whose term expires. Washington reports indicate farm crop values for 1920 were estimated at about 5.675 million dollars, up from 9,075 dollars?8? and 13.6896 million for 1919.
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Jefferson City, Mo
Hyde
John Case
Wright City
Atate’ Board of Agriculture
Carroll Wisdom
Bowing Green
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Morerly Delegation to North Cross State Highway
The North Cross State Highway Association will hold a conference at Excelsior Springs to plan development and promote progress. Moberly will be represented by Louis Klein G O Perry W S Bowers J W Waessler Aythn Marriott D Ingersoll Fred Priesmeyer H Frank Holman F B Lamson Fred Black GA Smith C E Rippel W L Parr C C Hon Vern Bundridge WW VanCleve Chester Bradley Gus Ginther R W Berrey Jno BE Lynch.
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Cross State Highway ‘Association
Excelsior Springs
Married This Afternoon By Rev Robin Gould
Wiss. Tada M Heath and Victor Vanderbeck were married this afternoon at 2 20 by Rev Robin Gould. The bride, a teacher at Wealdon Olda, came to spend Christmas holidays and married her loyal suitor. The groom lives in Huntsville with a greenhouse and a bungalow. the bride will return to Healdton to finish her school term.
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Tada M. Heath
Victor We Vanderbeck
Robin Gould
Wealdon
Olda
Huntsville
Germany Fails to Meet Reparations Delivery Schedule
In Paris December 28 Germany again fails to fulfill the reparations pact by missing the 15,000 tons daily coke delivery to Lorraine and Luxembourg. The Allied commission was notified and will decide on actions for this latest breach amid Germany’s refusal to pay January 1 and February installments.
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Germany
Paris
Schdule
Lorraine
Luxembourg
Alted
Public library limits on lending during contagion
Library rules require households with contagious diseases to keep all books until danger passes and fumigation is completed. Patrons with any contagious illness should not request books, and no books will be issued if a contagion is known. The measure aims to protect public safety and is urged by librarian Bessie E. Lee.
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Bessie E. Lee
Notice to Trainmen Receipts At Bank of Moberly
Notice dated January 1922 informs that trainmen receipts will be found at the Bank of Moberly. Balzer serves as secretary treasurer.
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Ane Bank of
Moberly
Balzer
Noa
Great Entertainment at Baptist Church
Last evening the Baptist Church choir presented a Christmas oratorio titled Messiah with 22 voices. The performance drew a large audience and received praise for its musical and religious significance as it echoed Isaiah and the Lord's reign, highlighting the choir and soloists including Mrs Leo Eisenstein and Mrs Leo Wisenstein.
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Messiah
Oth Baptist Church
Leo Eisenstein
Wn. Rodgers
Pia Att
Harry Waworth
Juingo
Freda Marshall
Mary Emma Temi
Apna
Maude Rothwel Garet
MY Silberstein
Thes
Hallelujah
Phe
Isaiah
Jerusalem
Quallalajan
Lora
Leo Wisenstein
Baptist Cid the Friends
Move For Open a Shop in Coal Mines in Columbus
December 28 in Columbus Ohio reports a potential national plan to enforce open shop coal mines. The Southern Ohio United Workers of America serves notice that leaders will not meet president Job Lewis at church on January 6. Forest Wood of Milwaukee returns home after eight p.m. ringing Christmas with his wife and others.
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Columbus
Ohio
Southern Ohio
Job Lewis
The
United Workers, of America
Oltors
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Beit
Tomor
Guarmer
Gother
Alwnander Graham Dentith
Maher
James Settle
Wagav Settle
New Franklin
Ms. Patterson
St.Pouis
Jo Dulaney
Fayetts
Haves
Panera Af
A. Landram
Express Messenger
Pacific
Varba
Siimas
Excelsior
Otto
U. S
France
Atlantic
Pers
North Cross State Highway
Morerly
Association
Robin couLn
Baptist Church
Audien -Choir
Forest’ Wood
Milwaukee
R. Wood
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