20 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
1
Robert Kingsbury promotes Moberly Missouri in an industry journal noting the city’s upbeat business climate. He cites active lumber dealers and contractors, cooperative marketing efforts, a model experimental house, and a confident outlook for home-building growth.
Lester Watson was arrested in St Joseph on a Brookfield murder charge. Deputy Mizner was killed during a chase near Brookfield while John Rankin, the car owner, and a posse pursued a thief who had stolen a roadster earlier in the night.
At Stamper bowling alleys the Printers edged the Stars by 47 pins. Team totals show 2250 for the Printers with 800 and 738 as notable high games, while Stars posted strong individual scores though fell short.
Kansas City Missouri mayor James Cowgill, 78, died suddenly from heart failure during a conference with the police department. Cowgill, a former state treasurer and ranch owner, clashed with Police Commissioner Jslah Poster over police administration.
The Flintsville Herald clears Caleb McCormac of theft rumors. The paper reports an attempted trap by others, Caleb alerted police, the plotters were detained for trial, and Caleb was released. The notice defends his character and denounces circulating rumors.
January 20 report states Dr. Hubert Work of Colorado, currently first assistant postmaster general, will succeed Hays Washington as head of the motion picture industry administration. Hayes plans to resign between now and March 4 and transfer duties.
Mrs Edith Pansy McWhinnie died after a long illness from a cerebral hemorrhage at 4 o clock last night aged 89. She leaves husband HK J McWhinnie son Aldis Robinson in the US Navy stationed at Portsmouth VA and daughter Virginia Robinson. funeral at 2 30 Sunday at 522 South Clark conducted by Rev Duvall with interment in Oakland Cemetery. She belonged to the Degrees of Honor AA U W and the Presbyterian church.
Labor department figures from 21 cities show the cost of living remains about 70 percent higher in 1944 after a decline of roughly 174 percent in the last eighteen months. Housing clothing fuel and light are easing slowly.
The forecast indicates unsettled conditions with likely snow tonight and tomorrow. Warmer temperatures expected tonight before a plunge in the day ahead.
Local business leaders in Moberly urge newspapers to publish exact figures on smallpox after rumors spread by critics. Merchants say statements should come from reliable sources to calm readers and avoid false impressions about the situation in the community. They offer cooperation with neighboring towns in any coordinated effort.
George S Faxon of Plano head of the Canton Ball Association met with Highway Committee at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss funds for marking and publicity of the Cannon Ball Trail. The North Cross route was criticized for not benefitting Moberly and other cities, with $850 allotted to Moberly rejected.
A baby boy. James Cainoys and wife of B21 So on Ault street have become proud parents to a fine son. James brightens at his new fatherhood title. Mrs. Paul Arndt visits relatives in St Louis. Miss Anna Mast returns to St Louis after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Borgmeyer.
Disjointed items from Cuero Tex and Pittsburgh Pa recount birds, bridesmaids, retirees, turkey growing, radio history and education debates. The fragment mentions Miss Rose the bridesmaid witness, W W Stacey long church service, and KDKA radio’s growth, with scattered local notes and jokes.
Rome reports Pope Benedict XVI critically ill as oxygen support and last rites are administered. Affected by bronchial infection and flu like symptoms, he grew weaker through the day and lapsed into unconsciousness by 9:50 p.m. Cardinal Merry Del Vallet holds custody of papal authority amid uncertainty of succession.
Typewritten notes recount crowds at a Denver courthouse basement where miners found gold traces while workers dug for a heating plant. In Detroit area news, Sam Jacobs directs a wedding license and acts as witness. Grand Rapids notes say sixteen local industry superintendents enroll in a night class at vocational school to improve their skills.
A statement from the Wake state headquarters of the dry workers warns that law enforcement officers face the most dangerous criminals when dealing with gum runners. Lansing Michigan references and scattered phrases imply concerns about liquor law enforcement and potential violence toward officers.
Moberly Chamber of Commerce calls a meeting for all local businessmen to decide on co operation with Frank Holtsinger. A two day celebration is planned for July 2 and 4 with an athletic arrival on the Fourth and a merchant directed program on the third.
Washington reports warn of an imminent nationwide strike as miners’ wage agreements expire. Secretaries say a general stoppage could begin in late March affecting bituminous coal regions, with no government talks scheduled and no emergency plan outlined.
Francis T Steele died this morning at his Promenade Avenue home after a visit by his father in law Reve A Gos. He leaves wife Martha and three children, along with two brothers. The body was at one o clock this afternoon in the cemetery.
Elliott condemns actions as major directors of a night melidine accused of withholding knowledge about conditions. Jurors and bank officials debated impounding records as potential steps for the circuit court. An arrest request followed indictments targeting the bank and its agents amid a grand jury investigation.
Mrs Crump formerly Miss Nita Hawthorne of Moberly announces the birth of a fine baby boy on January 7, 1922. The Crumps are connected with the Farmers and Merchant Bank of this city and Mr Crump now holds a position in the advertising department at Long-Bell Lumber Company in Kansas City.
Mrs G A Smith traveled to Sedal this morning for a short two day stay. She plans to return by the weekend.
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