Race Riots Feared in Van Buren Arkansas
In Crawford County southern area violence erupted after a murder investigation. Eleven Black men were jailed, one shot, amid a mob of more than 1000 whites threateninglyn arresting and clashing with state troops as authorities sought order after the killing of Mrs. Witte Lattimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee Smith
Ark
Depfroge
van Buren-Loday
Aegheridtig
Airerift
Crawford County
Spurgeon
Selina Clay
Will Pettissie
Wmiurder
Witte Lattimer
Clay
Littte
Catcher
Mibtle
Qvark
Marrlage by Tey Tah Misa Bertha Smith and Charles Nichols
Misa Bertha Smith of Salisbury Missouri and Charles Russell Nichols of Detroit Michigan quietly married Saturday December 20 at the Pirat Hoplist church home. The bride taught in Salisbury schools and workd as bookkeeper for M. Stamper Co. Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Nichols of Moberly, is employed by Hupmobile Motor Co Detroit. They left for a short honeymoon in St. Louis and will reside at 2434 Kirby Avenue, Detroit after January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrlage
Tey
Misa
Bertha Smith
Salisbury
Charles Russell Nichols
Detroit
Mich
Qeve
Vv. Lamb
Pirat Hoplist
M. B. Anderson
Lan- T- Be Smith
Salls- Dury
Warrensburg State Tanchers College
Satlabury
Moberty
Beig
Or i M. Stamper Co
Nichols
J. CG. Nichols
Franklin Street
Hupmobile Motor Co
Tietrolt
Elhiort Jloneymoon
St. Louis
Vill
Kirby Avenua
Madame Clemens Sings to Big Paris Crowd
Paris residents applauded Madame Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain during a concert yesterday afternoon. She impressed park supporters with her personality and interest in the memorial project for her father. She will perform at the Liberty Theatre Friday and visit Hannibal en route, scheduled to arrive Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Clara Clemens’. Gahrtiowicch
Mark Twain
Parla
Viinity
G. B. Naving
Hannibal
Wien
Park ‘Association
Rcchitact
Missouri
Ito
Madame Clemons
C. R
James T. Montgomery
Ie, Park, Association Hhranch
Liberty Theatre
Maame Clemens
Monbarly
Merchants
Luncheon Hour Planned for Distinguished Visitor
Officers of the Memberly branch of the Pack Association host a noon Rotary luncheon. A meeting in the Chamber of Commerce room to finalize reception plans for the distinguished visitor was held during the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T the
Meberly
Ie Pack Association
Flotary
Chamber of
No Paper Pormorvaw Holiday Update
Notice from the Bemocrat office that no paper will be issued tomorrow New Year’s Day a rational holiday and that the Bemocrat will appear as usual on Wel-CUNGey evening stating a break in publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ysuel
Reformatory Paddling Reintroduced in Ohio State Scene
Paddling was re established today at the girly Industrial school near Pela ware in Ohio. Governor Dourghey revoked the welfare department order against corporal punishment. Authorities vow the paddle will deter attempts to organize unrest as twenty one rioters were moved to the reformatory after last week’s disturbance. Two inmates who escaped remain missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Reformatory
Columbus
Olde
Pelaware
State Welfare Department
Dourghey
Woman Cotton Broker Succeeds in Philadelphia
Miss May A. Davis of Philadelphia, possibly the nation’s only woman cotton broker, has sold 20 000 bales in four months after starting her own business. Formerly a stenographer, she now runs an office with a stenographer as office manager and a sales head named Shefflin. Davis credits hard work and aims to build a large organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
May A. Davis
United States
Miss Davis
Hoffman
Fim
Miay Davis
Shefflin
Galesman
Bandits Loot St Louis Jewelry Store In Christmas Heist
St Louis on December 31 reports two masked bandits bound and gagged clerk Theodore Gaskin and looted Flore Jewelry, taking $825 in cash and $3900 in jewelry while a third man acted as lookout. the trio fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. ‘Louis
Theodore Gaskin
Flore
Dwo
Hello Means Go Chase a Wolf in Postal Report
A Missouri committee notes the word Hello arose from hunters and French terms, tracing its use as a greeting. It contrasts formal telephone etiquette with a casual, sometimes mocking, salutation discussed in a historical context from the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pouls
Missouri
Alexander Graham Bell
Weather Outlook Tonight Through Tuesday
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight with unsettled conditions in the east. A cold wave brings colder temperatures and strong northwest winds. Tuesday will be colder with continued low temperatures and a fall in conditions throughout the area.
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Washington
Man Attempted Wife Shooting Then Cut Self Throat
Shoemaker of 1230 Quinn Street allegedly planned a double tragedy. He went to his wife's sister’s home to lure her back, drew a .44 Smith & Wesson and fired twice, but the gun misfired. He cut his throat and was found unconscious as police arrived. his wife had been away with their son. He was taken to McCormick Hospital, state of recovery expected.
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Shoemaker
Quinn Street
Lo Serring
Hig
Burton
Buchanan
Street
Lother
Deel
Tovils
Smith & Wesson
Wathar
Birton
Vic McCanne
Wm. Young
Mr.Shoeomekar
Wlife
Salisbury
Stoemakeris
Eit
Lovear
Velus
Tose
Shoamaler
Von
Ash
Ghoe
Fought Rockefeller Died Penniless Oil Man Henry Childs
Henry Childs, once a fortune in oil and an associate of Rockefeller era Standard Oil rivals, died penniless at eighty in Indianapolis General Hospital. He invested across Pennsylvania fields and Florida turpentine, then lost holdings as Standard Oil rose, ending decades dependent on a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry Childs
Rockefeller
Childs
Pennsylvania
Johnny Rockefeller
Standardon Company
Standard: Oil Company
Standard
Florida
Cripple Creek
Colo
Sir Esme Howard Appointed Ambassador to America
London reports on December 30 official notice announcing Sir Esme Howard's appointment as ambassador to the United States, succeeding Sir Birketts. The decision marks a key diplomatic posting as London confirms the change in representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esme Howard
America
London
Sme
Howard
Bir
British Ambassadors Shuffle Stirs Washington in 1930s Politics
Geddes assumes post as British ambassador to Washington alongside Kellogg, while Luc Ghistrio and George Harvey arrive to serve at the embassy. Sir Esme Howard remains the Madrid ambassador, Auckland plans to resign due to eyesight problems. The Labour Party reacts to the changes amid debate over Conservative fears of a semi communist Labour government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Geddes
Washington
Kellogg
Luc Ghistr
George
Harvey
Esme Howard
Cat
Madrid
Sir Auckland
Labor Party
Daily News
Esme
Owhy
Non-Union Operators Threaten Strike in Coal Fields
Fearles, editor of the Journal, warns non-union operators may force a strike to cripple coal mining. He argues if non-union mines shut down, they could operate at full capacity elsewhere, pushing profitable prices and echoing the 1922 disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bee
Fwéarles
Editoro Journal
Fearles
Ellis Mine
Celief
Ohio River
Fenrlés
Invents Dredge to Seek Sea Treasure in Los Angeles
The article describes Vito De Vito of Los Angeles claiming to have invented a device resembling a garlic dredge to recover sunken ship treasure. It asserts a claim to reclaim a vast, unknown value from ships sunk over the past century and suggests sweeping sea law implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Angeles
Seven ‘Seas
Jonna de
Vito
Los Angeles
de Vito
Willy
Thane
He ‘Ihder
Klan Convention Vows to Clean Up or Kill in Atlanta
Clarke, former imperial wizard, announces a Knights of the Ku Klux Klan convention in Atlanta set for February 5 to 20. He urges President Coolidge to intervene and declares the organization must be cleared up or killed, with calls sent to klans nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku. Klux Klan
Atlanta
Knights
Ku Klux Klan
Oranjealion
Clarke
Imperial Wizard
Coolidge
Thlan
Epi
Universal language on pace within five years claims Dr Cottrell
In Citeinuall Ohio on December 31 Dr Fy G Cottrell, chair of the International auxiliary language committee, predicted the world will adopt a universal language within five years. He cited radio broadcasting as a factor and said more stations will spread speech globally. The Loyal Crusaders of Jefferson avenue will meet Mrs Leroy Shodgrass on North Morley street Wednesday afternoon January 1 attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citeinuall
Ohio
American Association For “Advancement
Science
Fy. G. Cottrell
International
Esesearch Council
Cottrell
Crusaders
Jefferson Avenue
Leroy Shodgrass
Morley
Rich Missourian shot by judge Bagby dies
Fayatte, Missouri December 31 John Taylor a 47 year old Howard county farmer was shot three times Saturday afternoon in Judge David Bagbys office in the courthouse He died Sunday morning at 9 o clock in a hospital Bagby surrendered and posted bond of 10000 The shooting caused wide spread excitement and the two men were well known in the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetté, Mio
John Taylor
Howard County
David ‘Bagby
Bagby
Taylor
Jin
Bag
Knoyn
St Louis Boy Featured In Photogravure
Dr. Lee Shrader of St Louis is shown in a photogravure from the St Louis Post-Dispatch. The article notes he was among a group of St Louis boys and their companions who spent time at Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado last summer enjoying the outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Shrader
St. Louis
W. Shrader
St. Lois Post-Dispatch
Verde National Park
Colorado
Married Pair Tied The Knot In Simple Farm Ceremony
The notice records a marriage between Miss Tilia and Tuner Parcy Wassh with families of East Moberly involved. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Gilbert. They plan to reside on a farm east of Moberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilia
Epee
Percy
Pete
Gilbert
Brentegem
Hhe
Moberly
Illegal diplomas probe and campaign kickoff in public notices
Federal authorities investigate the issuance of illegal diplomas to medical students at Lincoln and Jethro University amid expected indictments. United States Senator Medill McCormack opened his re election campaign in Illinois, opposing entangling foreign alliances. Multiple incidents emerge from Wilmington and St Louis, including an explosion at Hercules Powder Company plant and the robbery murder in a Chicago saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lincoln
Jethraon
University and National
University of Science
Wollmar
Rose Shelton
State Department of Registration
United . States
Medill. McCarmlel
Illinois
McCormick
Gandidaay
Tate League of Mations
Wilmington “Dela
Dee. Wag
Hercules “Powder Company
Charles Mansfeld
Clay Walker
Tl Company
Emporium
Northwestern dean of men Robert B. Wilson dies after transfusions
Associate Professor Robert B. Wilson age 40, dean of men at Northwestern University, died after undergoing blood transfusions. The report notes the death occurred in Chicago on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert B. Wilson
Northwestern
Dniversity
Caday
Americans No.1 for Savings, New Zealand Leads
A Senate of statistics shows per capita savings in the United States at 135.40 dollars, with total deposits 15.29 billion across 112.95 million residents. New Zealand tops as thriftier, followed by Australia and Switzerland in per capita savings.
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Washington
United States
Comptroller of Currency
Dawes
Daveport
America
New
Switzerland
Australia
Norway
Infant Daughter Haline Arnold Dies After Brief Life
An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hel Arnold of 75 West Rollins Street died this morning after a short life of seventeen hours. The body will be taken to Holliday for interment tomorrow morning.
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Haline
Hel Arnold
West
Rollins Street
Unclear fragmentary report from Tampico area
Fragmentary text notes de la Huerta forces and Lae stabionars being captured with Tampico referenced. Mentions American consul advised, river location five miles from the Gulf, population around five thousand and notes city importance in industry.
Explosion Kills Brake Man and Injures Crew
An explosion destroyed a freight locomotive near Bucklin, Missouri, killing brakeman Harry Harrity of Marceline and injuring engineer I. D. Jamieson of Fort Madison and fireman Tot Cochran, both of Fort Madison, as the train was pulling a long freight run one and a half miles from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklin
Harry
Tu. Harrity
Marceling
Tot. Cochran
Fort Madison
Congress probes dollar diplomacy on Mexican arms deal
Representative Nelson declares the United States may have prematurely announced arms sales to Obregon’s government in Mexico. Secretary Weeks opposes arming either side and urges Congress to examine the dollar diplomacy policy as Hughes meets Coolidge after a White House conference. Harris returns to St Louis after visits with Mrs Rich and Mrs Martin.
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Washington
Dee
United States
Mexico
Nelson
Wisconsin
State’ Department
Weeks
Hughes
Obregon
State. Department
Congress
Joe
White ‘House
Coolidge
Harris
St. Louis
Swith
Ee Rich
Frank ‘Martin
Worst Blizzard of Year Hits Central Missouri and Midwest
Central Missouri reports a brutal storm with 12 above in Columbia and cities forecast severe cold toward the new year. Kansas City recalls an old time blizzard delaying trains, with zero temperatures and 50 mph winds, impacting livestock and feed shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas Plains
Ayeré
August marriage announced in hush hush ceremony
Motherly friends report the marriage of Hazel Ruffele to Bary Elmer kept secret since last August. Elmer, a Chicago undertaker, met Ruffele in Palmyra and traveled to Chicago with Miss Stella Thornburg who remained in Hannibal for New Year visits.
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Cof
Hazel Ruffele
Bary Elmer
Elmer
Chicago
Ruelay
Stella Thornburg
Hannibal
Nide
Palmyra
Thornsbure
Hanfwal
Senator Reed Reported Seized While Visiting Counties
Senator James A. Reed was reportedly brought from Chariton County to Huntsville by Col. Frank Forney after spending a few hours at Merchants hotel. He will return to Kansas City soon, with plans to stay a day or two for recreation. Nearby counties Randolph and Chariton are mentioned in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reed
Kansas City
Merchants Hotel
Lalty
Chariton County
Huntsvie
Col. Frank
Forney
Clifford Stone Completes Training In Commercial Design
Clifford Stone of this city completes five years of training in commercial design via a correspondence course from the Federal School of Commercial Designing in Minneapolis. Upon completion he plans to apply his refined skills to his chosen line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stone
Federal School
Minneapolis
Tno
Ind
Garry
Lost Infant Daughter Interred at St Ma Churchyard
An obituary note records the burial of an infant daughter whose remains were laid to rest yesterday at St Ma churchyard. The brief notice provides limited details beyond the interment and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ma
President Coolidge urged wheat production controls
A fragmented 1920s newspaper clipping discusses President Coolidge proposing a methodic plan to reduce wheat surpluses. It notes the wheat council and federal action to stabilize supply and aid farmers, with emphasis on a systematic approach to control overproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dent Coolidge
Jonie Tofiay
Council United States
Methoifee
Beco
Lion
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van Buren
Fleven Neeraes
Madame, Clemens
Marie Fywenin
Troe
St. Lows
Raton Atte
Mine Workers Journal
Wditer
Judge Bagby
Turist
Ayette
Bond
Brormuer
Oats Aedernoon
Ridgeway
Paz
Mec
Raporhims
Tlercules “Powder Company “Phlant
St. Lauis
Harry Léonardidd
Gleonard
Mevely Brand
Leonard
Pekin
Tsao
Yang
Juling
Euthern
Bernard
Hoe c
War Weeks
Bloor
President Coolidge
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