Chief John Crews Fought Fires for Three Decades
The fire department chief, John Crews, began as a volunteer in 1880s and rose to lead the service. He was appointed chief in 1894 by Mayor Babcock, with subsequent confirmations by mayors W. D. Cave, Judge Miller, and others through 1919, overseeing street work and response to alarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Pat
W. P. Gave
Dingle Pho
Rothwell
Wee. Caves Loli RB
Fy Rothwell
TOG TralTarlsan
J.T Cross
Fire chief’s long service noted with historic city fires
A historic account recalls A C Dingle’s 1937 appointment as mayor and a long serving fire chief who joined in 1906. It recounts equipment purchases, earlier fire station hardships, and major blazes in 1902 1912 1918 and 1941 along with the chief’s devotion and city support for the department.
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A. C. Dingle
Ain
Dingle
Hiteh
Reddy
Wr. Cuppaldge
Dingie
Tie
Amdor
Rothwell
O'Keefe, Bros
Old Court House
Reed and Johnson
Curgan’s
Radell’s
Sturgeon Street
Sanuary
Los
Moberly Trust Co
Alley
Read Street
Big Pullman merger likely approved by commerce panel
Washington January 10 a big Pullman merger may lower Pullman rates as the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Pullman company to acquire control of the Caskell and Barker Manufacturing plants Michigan City Indiana to produce its own cars. The move aims at greater economy in construction costs the company says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pullman
Gomimnercs
Pullman Company
Caskell & Barker
Michigan City
Indiana
Pulman Company
Delegates Named for National Meeting of Highway Group
The Missouri division of the Governor’s Association will send representatives to the national meeting in Minnesota. Lamson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, will attend as Moberly’s delegate. Gary, head of the highway commission, will join to study Minnesota laws and construction. Missouri figures King of Kansas City Auto Club also plans to attend.
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Moa Highwiy
Chamber of Commerée Mat
Nationaut
Claelertral Association
Avhich
Qweinnes
Otis
J. W. Doanes
Kanga -City
PB. Lamson
Lamson
Minmeapolis
Mexico
Kirksville
Macon
Wil Sane
Theodore Gary
State’ Highway Commission
Minnesota
William King
Kansas
Gsby
Auutomobile Club
Taumson
Maing
Northwest
Pioneer Wolk Deskin of Moberly Dies at 80
Moberly resident Wolk Deskin, a pioneer of the city, died aged 80 after a long illness. His wife and daughters celebrated his birthday with a birthday dinner, reflecting on his many years in the community.
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Wolk Deskin
Moberly
Tadiay
M. W. A. Holds Installation Service
The M W A installed its newly elected officers in an impressive ceremony led by State Consul Tul Wor nav olf Mexten. Officers named for the year include Consul David P. Jones and adviser Roy Quinn with others serving as banker clerk escort watchman sentry and physician. The gathering stressed member recruitment and a four member alig drive while fraternal talks were offered by Rev MW Limb and Wir gin Kehoe.
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Tul
Wornav
Olf Mexten
Mie
M. W
M. Farrell
A. P
Liusten
Ff.stewart
Der
C. H. Dixon
Kunte
Rev. MW
Limb
Wirgin Kehoe
Se Tve
Bill To Aid U S Firms in China Debate Shifts to White House
President Narding vowed to study a bill to aid American firms in China after pressure from Rep Dyer of Missouri and Chinese based business committees. Hoover favors conference action but Senate amendments threaten tax exemption. Peature and Dyer urged White House help to break the deadlock as the conference committee meets.
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Washington
Jal
Narding
Dyer
DHL
Lvanding
China
Missouri
Shanghai
Hoover
Senate
Peature
White House
J. 33
Powell
American Chamber of Commerce
American University
Rain Tonight Then Colder In West Area
Weather notice states rain tonight with colder conditions in the western portion. Tomorrow should be generally fair with improving conditions across the region.
Dooley Recounts Kidnapping Tale From April to October
Orval Dooley, a farmer from Schuyler County, told attorneys of a seven month captivity after being abducted by three men from his home last April. He described a hooded trip in a car to a cellar, forced clothing removal, and eventual release near a stone depot after months of isolation. He granted no clear motive or identification of his captors or destination.
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Kansas
Orville
Dooley
Wallingford
Rooley
Dive
Skopui
Schuyler
Dealey
Seluyler
Trey
Hou
Pheu
Homes Wanted for Two Girls by Juvenile Officer Bradley
Juvenile Officer J. Y. Bradley seeks good homes for two girls aged 7 and 12 under her care. If homes are not found, the children may be sent to a reform institution. Anyone with information may contact Mr. Bradley by calling phone 1344d.
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J. Y. Bradley
iBrudiey
Berean Sunday School Class to Lead Prayer Service
The Berean Sunday school class for the first Christian church will lead the prayer service Wednesday evening January 11. All members are requested to be present and everyone is invited.
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Berean Sunday School
Berg
Jeveryone
Lions Club Members Hold Roaring Meeting at Merchants Hotel
A Lions Club gathering at the Merchants Hotel featured dinner and many speeches. Officers and members listed include Homer Jamison as president and C M Walden as secretary with dozens of officials to steer civic, welfare, manufacturing, and fellowship efforts.
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Matel
Sogentine
Vern Bundridge
Jacobs
Lions
Iit
Roy Iby
Kifer
Austine Walden
Pat Ore
Alex
Mevnee
Oad Hy
Fulen
Meredith
Bundridge
Patt
T Mach
Rpebrugry
Leslie Wawldin
Sthdot
Ars
Tayor
Ahi Anidite
Inter
Tafmmien
Alex Mounge
Manciw
Ross
Garhum
Dune Gun Jou
Wonds
Davis
Pete
Statler
To Be
Hell
Publeity
Chester “Bradley
Chatis Mant Glyde Miller
Th MM. Stri
P. ‘Towler
Jay Walden
Lewis
de Mle. Leustey
Alex M
U. W. Coleman
Clyde Monee
Miller
Ilinectors
T. J. McCape
Paul
Wisten
Theo
P. Davis
Jonk Woods
HW. Im
Suttaub
J. Voogtle
A. V. Gibbons
Chester Bradley
W. C. Ross
Pp. Mize
W. c. VanCleve
A. W.oquest
FROM
Iter
Dr. OE Davis
T. R. Bell
Mose M. Martin
Hartley McCoy
Man Held By Local Police
John Phillips was taken into custody by local police after a tip. He will be transported to Marshall by the Saline County sheriff, who is due here tomorrow to take custody.
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John Phillips
Marshall
Saline County
Weaberly
Griffith Succeeds De Valera as Dail Eireann President
Dublin January 10 Arthur Griffith was unanimously elected president of the Dail Eireann and will head a provisional government to arrange for the establishment of the Irish State. De Valera and supporters protested. the Dail approved Griffiths cabinet including Michael Collins as finance minister Gavin Tatty home affairs, and others. The opening proceedings featured debate on whether the Dail can act as the Irish republic parliament. The Dail adjourned until February 4 at Griffiths suggestion.
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Dublin
Arthur Griffith Loday
Wis
Dail
Ireann. Me
Éamonn NeValera
Griffith
Irish Republic
Daily Inter
NeValera
Cynttith
Grist
Sas
Home
Jane
Mrs Minnie Medley Dies in Danville Illinois
Mrs Minnie Medley dies Sunday evening at her family home in Danville Illinois She is survived by her husband Zevon Medley a daughter Mrs Warley Ravenscrott two sons Raymond and Claud Medley all of Danville She was a daughter of the late Ike Olsea Funeral services set for 2 oclock tomorrow at Fourth Street Methodist Church conducted by Rev Robin Gould Burial in Oakwood Cemetery Local rites to be held at the home of her son in Danville prior to the service
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Wes
Minnie ‘Medley
Gorelocik
Danville
Zevon II Meailley
Warley Ravenscrott
Raymond
Claud Medley
Ike Olsea
Medley
S. Ter
Nannie ‘Moss
Parrot Street
Fourth Street Methodist
Ehnreh
Robin Gould
Metley
G.tsas
Oakiaid 'Cemetery
Chamber backs plan for new athletic field
The Chamber forms a committee led by Wisin to push an athletic field project. J W Jones Jr C M Wiwen Ray Lamke Carl Waynes J G Meredith Rev C Downey W J Barr appointed. The group will meet next week to draft two reports for the board. One football game against out-of-town teams is set for November 1.
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Gommer ‘Te
Wisin
J. W.W. Jones, Jr
C. M. Wiwen
Ray Lamke
Carl Waynes
W. J. Barr
Illness in Pool Hall Sparks City Rumors
Read street pool hall owner Pearl Hansel, an elderly man and Wabash employee, became very sick last night with a convulsion. City physicians treated him and he was taken to Wabash Hospital. Rumors he died are false. he remains under care.
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Pbeenie
Pearl Hansel
Read Street
Hansel
Wabash
Hall
City Physicians
Wabash Hospital
High speed air plane over Reed Street recounted
A chaotic air incident unfolds on Reed Street with a passenger plane flown by Mauldin at speed 75 miles per hour. Cop McCanne fails to keep up while observers report a landing near Sinnock Avenue and Cairo road. Mauldin plans several days of commercial flights from the Sinnock field.
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River Torrent
Reed
Cop McCanne
Leslie Manidin
Mauldin
Priesmeyer
Clark
Sinnock Avenue
Cairo Road
Waived Preliminary Hearing for Albert Rodney
Albert Rodney waived preliminary hearing before Justice Magruder at Higbee this morning and was bound over to the circuit court. He faces charges of stealing and carrying weapons.
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Albert Rodney
Magr der
Higbee
Circuit Court
Naval Treaty Will Be Signed Saturday
Washington January 10. A plenary session of the arms conference is expected Friday to announce the powers acceptance of the naval limitation treaty. Sixteen delegates from the United States Great Britain France Japan and Italy will affix the document Saturday. Arthur Balfour heads the British delegation and has postponed his departure to take part in the signing. The naval treaty embodies America’s program for arms limitation in its modified form.
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Awashington
D. C
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Yaccording
Pias
Arthur Balfour
An- Toynhee MeDl
Aijienica
Wellsville Mother Dies After Stroke
Mrs Frances Mecan died early this morning in Wellsville after suffering a paralytic stroke at her home around 7 last evening. She leaves her daughters Mrs R Le Rosser and George Mecan of this city. The funeral service will be held in Wellsville at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Frances 2. MeCan
Wellsville
R. le Rosser
George Mecan
Invites Accepted for Agricultural Conference January 23
Washington reports nearly all of the two hundred invitations to the January 23 agricultural conference called by President Harding and Secretary Wallace will be accepted. Names of attendees include individuals from Columbia and Washington, D. C. plus others, with a note on 1921 cotton ginning totals. A separate item notes coal cars derail at Clifton Will, delaying trains for about an hour to an hour and a half.
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Washington
Harding
Wallace Cateciuy
Idumford
Colufbia
Clifton Win
Vie
O’eluck No
Clifton Will
Ingmer Esworthy
Bruselz
Irene Heslop Out of School with Biliousness
Irene Heslop is ill with biliousness, while reports of the Treslops' quarantine are stated as entirely erroneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. B
Heslop
Irene
Certifying No Danger From Office Contamination
Doctor certifies Gerard Sparks was not in his office late last week and says the space was thoroughly fumigated. He asserts there is no danger of contagion from that office and signs the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Sparks
G. C. Cuppridge, M.D
Rotarians Host New Years Banquet for Ladies Night
The Rotary club hosted a New Year’s party in the Chamber of Rooms with a banquet, musical entertainment, and stunts. Fourteen members performed numbers while Mrs Allen won the ladies rose prize and KF B Lamson spoke on the Building and Loan. Thirty-two couples attended.
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Weir
Hayes
Aitaee” White
Hartley Oak
Hunter
Paul Stephenson
Ginson
Tample Stephens Bagersoll
Oak” Hunter
Qh Robinson
Dal
Ger Soli
Paul
Stevenson
Gom
Allen
Lheen Lower Fund
B. Lamson
Commercial Club
Lovie Klein
Turkey
Building Sucre and Buildinn Stock Allocation Details
The article outlines stock allotment procedures for a building venture named Buildinn. It discusses subscription progress with specific quota figures and mentions individuals such as Stephven and Tony Boy, noting cash contributions and remaining balance. The charter and by laws govern loan applications and director approvals, with funds targeted at 260 900 before organization.
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Dex
Bach
Pee Stephven
Knik
Tony Boy
Geibiters
Siace Torkee
Joans
Five Men Die From Wood Alcohol Poisoning in Hoboken
Five men died in Hoboken New Jersey after consuming wood alcohol at a saloon inn where a boardinghouse near the piers was involved. A search was launched to locate the source of the illicit liquor before further harm occurred. Miss Margaret Reeves returned home to St. Louis after visiting her sister.
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Hoboken
N.J
Jay
Boken
Margaret Reeves
St. Louis
Mra
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John Crews
Hag Heen
Seth Erivws
Highwiy Committee
Gof G
Chincley Add
WG. Deskin
M. W. OF A
Stade Clansud Ta
Wornec
U.S
Orval Dooley
Celia
Merchants Hotel
Arthur Griffith
DE Valera
Eireann
Minnie Medley
Danville, Il
C. OF C
Wein
Ouse Weothal
Reed Street
Alan
Colton
Rotarians
Gran Ot
Musi
Avenux
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