25 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1923
Page
1
A colored man named Mine Crayes was arrested after a disturbance at his home on the weighbar road where an argument led to a gunshot aimed at his wife. Witnesses describe a tense scene with Graves involved and indicate the suspect was taken into custody and held.
Police warn of a $20,000 jewel theft case by a Chicago tied syndicate after gems were ripped from the display of internationally known circus owner Molsward Shipp. Authorities in Springfield and other major cities issue alerts to prevent disposal of the gems.
Premier Stanley Baldwin told the House of Commons that Britain could see no grounds for protest against breaking of its customs seals in American territories by officials of the United States.
A pair of Ford cars collided on Six Mile Lane yesterday afternoon near Terrill School House. Oliver Dougherty of Centralia and Lot Savingnae of South Williams Street escaped injury. substantial damage to one car and heavy damage to the other were reported. Police investigated and filed public damages claims. later, another accident involving a Chevrolet and a Studebaker near Wilvin Street was noted with injuries avoided.
Report notes widespread screen outages affecting soft drink venues this morning. Observers describe halted service and disrupted transactions across multiple locations as workers arrange repairs and attempt to restore systems.
A chaotic scene at a church picnic in Otter ends with multiple fatalities. Survivors recount a spree that left a shooter dead and several relatives injured as authorities pursued answers about motive and weaponry.
Judge McMullen denied a defense request to delay the Higginbotham trial claiming witnesses could not be located. Prosecutors argued the case should proceed with available evidence and that a fair impartial trial would be possible despite the absence of certain expected testimony from missing persons.
Chicago June 25 The Pennsylvania railroad ignores the United States railroad labor board reprimand and completes additional elections for employees representatives under the consolidation plan. The road announced an election held for shop workers and miscellaneous areas in Illinois Indiana and Michigan. 764 of a cut vote was recorded.
A garbled notice describes a stolen Daimler keep near Myuyth Street and mentions Byers and Columbia. It references air conditions and a 922-model car with unknown license and wind details. No clear suspects or dates are provided.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a heat wave in Chicago with scattered garbled names and numbers. It mentions drownings in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee and several deaths linked to extreme temperatures across Wisconsin and Detroit, with unclear sources and dates.
Text unreadable. Chunked OCR mentions names and events but content is fragmented with no clear actions or dates. No verifiable facts to summarize into a coherent item.
A Brooklyn elevated rail collision results in numerous fatalities and injuries as the train derails and the carriages crash into the street. Firebreak efforts are reported, with rescuers aiding victims amid chaos and smoke.
President Harding appeals for strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment in a Denver speech. He criticizes New York’s repeal efforts and warns that lax enforcement risks state rights and public trust, pledging that prohibition remains the basic law and urging unified support for enforcement.
Police pursue a mystery after a Chicago woman is found dead with a wound and bizarre theories circulate about motives. Investigators question a man named Harvey Sims and search for a lead amid scattered allege sightings and rumors as residents recall the victim’s last movements and possible hints from street chatter.
The report states the third victim of a vehicular crash has died. Details are sparse as investigators continue to identify the parties involved and assess the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further updates are anticipated from local authorities.
Jefferson City June 25 Governor Hyde commissioned W. O. Atkeson of Butler Bates County as the state grain warehouse commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Thomas J. Hedrick Buckner Mo. Atkeson served one term in Congress having been elected in 1920 in the sixth district but defeated for re election in 1922 During former Governor Hadley's administration he was connected with the state labor bureau.
Fragmentary weather snippet hints at a cool fall pattern with Tuesday’s conditions uncertain. Limited text mentions warm temperatures in extreme northern portions but remains indecipherable overall.
A state meeting organized by labor groups will open tomorrow morning at Eurth Street Theatre. Prominent officers including Koch as chairman and Bichelberger will preside, with placards indicating the surplus over the treasury and general support from the auxiliary.
Local notes describe the opening of a Lakewood spark resort with a dancing pavilion in Moberly Park. The event includes booths, concessions, a band, and family-friendly activities over three nights. Ground manager Gladys and others support the venture as residents look to a lively community gathering space.
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