13 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1923
Page
1
Sister Cecilia, a Notre Dame school nun in Trederick Maryland, was chloroformed and abducted yesterday. She described two women entering the music room and striking her, then binding and gagging her before she escaped to Baltimore and back with police aid.
The Missouri State Fair Board convened at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in 2720. President Dingle led the heavy business afternoon session planning the catalogue and a social outing that includes a theatre party at the Merchants hotel and a smoker.
Experts at the Wisconsin Beekeepers Association convention in Milwaukee report honey and water mix as an effective anti freeze for car radiators. A beekeeping editor notes experiments show honey lasts through winter with no evaporation, suggesting two parts honey to one part water for zero temperature.
Nine year old Mary Helen Wilson, daughter of Mrs Hugh Clifton of 1226 Myra Street, won third prize in the crayonette contest conducted by the Sunday Globe Democrat.
Washington February 13 President Harding has decided to name Postmaster General Work as secretary of interior, succeeding Albert B. Fall. Senator Marvin New of Indiana will be named postmaster general to fill Work's seat. Cabinet discussions point to announcements soon so both men can take office on March 4.
At Mast Baptist Church Huntsville pastor Reverend Re-Watts assisted by Rev. W M Baker led a revival with strong sermons and a large choir. He condemned modern dances such as the bunny hug and waltz drawing mixed reactions as about 20 additions have joined the church.
Sheri Park Tindley, successor to the late parson Winifred Fy Robb, outlines a countywide plan with township captains and deputies to raid roadhouses and bootleggers. A state police mobilization is suggested to support a ready county force and deter speed maniacs. Mrs. Peyteh Newman and daughter Mary Elizabeth visited Kansas City today.
Tuscaloosa editors report university officers confiscated a bundle of love letters amid a campus inquiry. The letters prompted gossip about sorority rituals and student finances raising questions about propriety and university policy.
The report notes impeachment discussions in the Democratic House over Auditor Hackmann amid disclosures on conduct and expenditures. It cites records withdrawn from the library and testimony linking Robertson and Secretary Austin to a defraud scheme, with focus on payroll and salary accounts.
A stormy forecast notes severe winds and cool temperatures with a high tonight and calmer conditions by Wednesday morning. Northwest gusts are expected and the temperature dips to near ten degrees above freezing tonight.
A fragmentary OCR note references a major real estate transaction tied to a builder and a named project. The readable text mentions the deal's scale and involved parties, though specifics are unclear due to damage.
Fragmentary text appears to mix garbled phrases and stray quotes making specifics unavailable. No identifiable persons organizations places or dates are readable to establish a concrete news item or event.
The ship subsidy bill faced delay as Senators discussed consent and potential debt policy. Senator Jones led the committee in presenting claims while others questioned timing and impact on fiscal plans.
A severe northwest blizzard halts travel as heavy snow and wind sweep through St Paul and nearby towns. Rail traffic stalls, roads clog, and officials warn of continuing cold and dangerous travel conditions into the midweek period.
A compressed Chicago wire reports daily events and incidents. The dispatch notes city happenings with brief mentions of people and places, reflecting typical mid-century urban news summaries in compact form.
Readable bits show names or terms like Harsh and Seman with uncertain context. The lines resemble a music or theater ledger fragment or a damaged report with missing nouns and verbs.
A terse note suggests the solution or decision will be issued today. The fragment hints at an impending final answer or ruling, with a focus on a rapid resolution or publication timing.
A fragmented note discusses shifting presidential inaugurations from January 1 to March 4. It mentions proposed wording and dates, with references to officials and a tentative move to adapt the inauguration ritual.
A New York fashion note explores how Egyptian mummies inspire feminine style for the season with bold accessorizing and revived motifs. Designers reference pharaoh era motifs to shape modern silhouettes and color palettes.
A damaged Wabash caboose overheated near Clark Street, sparking a blaze that firefighters quickly doused with chemical foam. Investigators estimate damage between approximately HHO and PTA units as relatives of local families visit Fayette.
Mrs OG WW Morgen Ald West Rollins received a morning message announcing the death of her brother Henry Kessler at United States Veteran Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. He was 28 years old and is survived by his wife and three children.
In a bank robbery a guard was killed by buckshot when three bandits opened fire. The assailants fled in a mouse-colored car after firing indiscriminately. Police describe the incident as a bold armed robbery with casualties and escape.
Testimony detailed Standard Oil and allied refineries negotiating price moves in Kansas Oklahoma and Mid Continent fields. Witness Thomas Belacie of Chicago described volumes sold and pressure on jobbers to raise prices while Cudahy interests and refinery boards faced territorial controls. The hearing also touched liquidation plans and refinery practices amid competition concerns.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions railroads and places with unclear names and dates. It references possible locations in Ruhr and Hesse with garbled terms. No clear events, people, or organizations are readable to confirm specifics.
A crash killed the engine crew aboard a C and A flight. Authorities reported the passenger cabin suffered extensive damage and crews searched the wreckage for survivors. Details on location, date, and casualties were incomplete in the surviving text.
Reed appears back in condition after retirement writes in to report efforts. The text shows fragmented lines and unclear details about attendance or location, with several garbled phrases and missing context.
A garbled passage notes an ordained guest from Dallas and Cleveland known for years, with mentions of Seymour and a wife. It states they spent today in Mobe, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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