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Newspaper

Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1923

Page

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Balkan Nations Rally Troops as Bulgaria Crisis Escalates

Balkan states mobilize forces amid Bulgarian turmoil with Greece and Serbia reinforcing borders. Reports claim three Bulgarian mobilization classes and border clashes unfold. Belgrade seeks Russian division aid while Athens and Sofia engage in artillery exchanges. Civil war rumors spread as Stamboul troops hold Plava region.

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Treaty on Three Mile Limit Proposed by U S Government

A June report states the United States proposed a treaty with foreign powers to fix a three mile limit and prevent rum smuggling, aiming to extend U S governance and allow foreign vessels access under terms. The article mentions enforcement of territorial waters and related provisions, alongside a local street scene on North Clark Street with a restaurant serving as a bustling hub and pigeons gathered outside.

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Weather Forecast Notes Warmth and Unsettled Outlook

Fair tonight with warmer conditions in the west and central areas. Thursday looks increasingly clear early, then likely followed by unsettled weather as the week progresses.

Miss Leahy Fort Hosts Dorothy Joy of Chicago

Social notes report Miss Leahy Fort entertaining Miss Dorothy Joy from Chicago at a social gathering. The event featured informal conversations and light refreshments as part of a city area social calendar.

Miss. Leahy Fort Dorothy Joy Chicago

Wisconsin Senate Faces Drinking Charge Claim in Capitol

A Wisconsin assembly inquiry alleges malfeasance linked to drinking bouts by lawmakers at the state capital. The resolution cites subpoenas and evidence gathering while naming several officials and a perceived cover up.

Wisconsin Madison Wis Vane Severson Senate Assisis Seavergon

Fire Causes Burned Car Incident and Host of Names

A lighted match under a car ignited a gas leak causing burns to a man who was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. The fire drew the fire department after the incident and a large list of local residents and witnesses were noted in the report.

Burkhart Trial Under Way as Jury Hears Claims

The Burkhart trial progressed with defense contending the indictment was malformed and the life charge inappropriate. State witnesses testified slowly due to objections while special agents of the Wabash were called to the stand as the case opened today.

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Directed Play Week Closed This Morning

The Paupils of North Bark weir led by Mrs Swift and director Colla staged a morning program. Rain disrupted several last week but the first scheduled show proceeded, with Miss Naomi Guylriehi and Alberta Ballenger among the young performers in charge.

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Magic City Gun Club to Open June 26 at 2 P M

The Magic City gun club holds its formal opening on June 26 at 2 o clock. Mayor Rothwell will fire the opening gun. The club has 80 members with Dee Oo Megoe as president and AW Crund Ht as secretary. The event features a trapshooting program on Marriott's land on the north side of the road west of the river. Members and town residents are invited to attend and watch professional and amateur shooters compete.

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Pardon Would Only Send This Convict to Gallows

James Shrum, 60, inmate at the Maine state penitentiary, says he does not want parole and expects execution. He recounts his 1912 arrest for murder tied to a feud, notes his wife has not visited in two years, and recalls a prior trial and death sentence upheld by the state supreme court.

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Vacation Southern West trip notes of Stella Chornivirg

Stella Chornivirg left this afternoon for an extended visit to the West including Thermopolis Wyoming and Park, with stops at Victor, Wyniting, and Montana. She plans to return home after several months with relatives in Cr8 pa.

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Smith Boom for Presidency At Chicago Dinner

AL Smith garners Democratic support at a Chicago dinner as party leaders praise his potential run for president. Attendees include William Werigtay Conan Riordan and other power figures. Smith’s prospects are discussed amid party unity signals and a planned Indiana visit.

President Li Yuan Hung flees Pekin amid rising unrest

Reports say Li Yuan Hung fled Pekin as protests increase in northern China. Foreign residents seek safety while troops and muttered discontent threaten order. Tokyo requests protection for Japanese cities. anti Japanese demonstrations surge. fate of the government remains unresolved.

LI Yuan Hung PEKIN Tate Vi Vien Hung Tod Pekin Coy Tien China

Moberly Eight Mile Road District Officers Elected

The Moberly Eight Mile Road District elected officers including presidentorvil Wish treasurer Frank B. Barnes and secretary treasurer at a recent meeting. The commission scheduled the next monthly meeting for the last day of the month to review accounts hear complaints and consider suggestions.

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Hyde Names Monier State Tax Commission Chairman

Governor Hyde reappoints Rovlf Monier of Gerralkon as chairman of the Missouri State Tax Commission for a six year term ending June 2, 1929. He also names George Flo Traylor of New Madrid to the constitutional convention to replace James A Brown of Charleston as a member of the state public service commission with Brown’s successor unspecified.

Jefferson City Zuie Hyde Rovlf Monier Op Grrrolkon State Tax Commission Dor Notavrm George Flo Traylor New Madrid Jomas A Brown Charleston State Pnd Commission Brown

Abe Lincoln’s Kinsman Describes Abduction and Dope Ring Peril

Abe Lincoln’s kinsman, missing for over a month, recounts being kidnapped and tortured by drug pushers. He says he was held three weeks in a Chicago basement after being forced to move through Denver, Buffalo, Baltimore, and New York before reaching a Chicago hotel. Authorities say he carried letters from an attorney and had over 200 caps of morphine on him.

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Thousands Homeless Across Kansas Oklahoma River Floods

Severe floods swamped Kansas and Oklahoma as the Arkansas River surged, drowning towns and forcing thousands from their homes. Fort Smith and Tulsa reported major damage while towns like Wichita and Drum Creek area endured wreckage and evacuations.

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Official to Public Service Commission Sworn-In Tomorrow

A new appointee to the Public Service Commission will be sworn in tomorrow, elevating the panel’s line up with a fresh member as the ceremony moves forward.

Public Service Commission

Liberty Man Died Here James Aker Passes At 67

James oA Aker of Liberty Mo died at 10 this morning in the Wibasly hospital after a nine week illness. He was 67 and survived by his wife and two children Lottie and Mitry Aker, one sister Mrs. TO Owens, and was a member of the Christian Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks. He was an uncle of Roy Grabs of its city. The body will be taken to Lawton Mo for burial tomorrow morning.

James Oa. Aker Liberty Wibasly Lottie Mitry Aker TO. Owens Christian “Church Roy Liawton

Woman’s Missionary Union meets in Mt Pleasant area

The Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union of the Mt Pleasant Association held a one day session with attendees from Moberly including Reve and Mrs M Baker Rev 12 We Gam Mrs Roberts Mrs Hoe Bennett Mrs Mattie Diehl and others from First Baptist and Carpenter Street churches plus Avge Co St Martin and Philpott from Edmaniel.

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Robbery and Fire Alarm in local towns

A report details a robbery last night in Dicksonville with five tires and inner tubes taken and unclear other items. Early this morning a fire and a police dog search began as bloodhounds tracked a trail toward Satumicon County, with no Macon County officer or authority entering the house.

Ladies Auxiliary convention set for June 26

The Ladies Auxiliary to the BD of ad and a WHY will hold its sessions on June 26. The convention aims to convene and finalize plans for the event with the usual formal proceedings.

EHO Bore

Salome Sun details Dick Wiek Hall and the desert frog tale

The Salome Sun reports on editor Dick Wiek Hall of Salome and his mimeographed paper. It describes the frog legend as a desert cloak for philosophy and notes Hall’s claims of a waterless frog and a quirky hometown lore.

Hall Pate

Milan Bank Case Stirs Milan Court In Insolvency Row

The Milan bank case appeared in circuit court today on a change of venue from Sullivan county. Judge denied a writ and granted the defense leave to answer. The state contends the insolvent Milan bank’s stockholdership challenges qualifications for deputy posts and cites Mary Sullivan county prosecutor and Milan attorneys among the representatives.

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State Auditor Hack Man Maps Taxpayer Signatures

The city and county offices report Nim Hackman is verifying signatures on a petition calling for a county books audit. If enough signers are bona fide taxpayers, the county books audit will proceed and Hackman may order city work halted until the inquiry ends. He plans to travel to Kansas City on business once signatures are checked.

Nim Hackman Hackman Kansas City

Quakers Aid German Relief Effort Amid War Strife

Berlin reports show American Quakers expanding food aid to German towns despite transport difficulties. The group, motivated by faith, increases relief work as the Rubel invasion disrupts logistics.

Berlin Father

Unclear OCR item about a family visit and notices

The readable fragments describe a family event with a visit lasting two weeks and arrangements involving a sister Edna Springs. Additional lines mention collectors and a mansion, with references to Miss Edna Springs and Bonne Te. The passage lacks clear dates or places and is difficult to interpret as a standalone news item.

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