Bank in Moberly Taken Over by Bank Examiners
State bank examiners from Jefferson City took charge of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Moberly after an on site examination uncovered forged signatures on notes and suspected irregularities. The bank directors J. W. Bundridge A Vince and others face investigations while officers and agents pursue missing funds and potential responsible parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Bank
G. Wueghes
PP. Newman
of. Jones
A. Vince
Jefferson City
J. W
Vern Hindidge
Ind. P. Newman
Vince
Yoru Bundridge
Moberiy Pea Uca Ountisei
Hay Chitef
Patlee Mise
Leming
Meherly
J. W. Tundridge
Democrat
Myr. Bundridge
Otlara
Vern Bunedridge
A. Vincec
Newman
W. P. Cave
State Bank Examiner
West
Shire Finance Department
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
Moberly
le Institutior
Dying Queen’s Last Wish Delays Belgian Death Penalty
The dying Queen reportedly urged King Albert to spare executions, preferring life imprisonment over capital punishment. Belgium has not carried out an execution since 1862, with recent cases like Armand Jeannes and Dowhard shaping a trend toward commutation or life terms. Joannes faces life imprisonment as a political prisoner, allowed privileges in Mons.
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Belgium
Marie
Lta
Alber
Dowhard
Jeannes
Tustice
Douhard
Foless
Douchard
Joannes
Mons
Missouri Wheat Harvest Forecast Shrinks Acreage Output
Missouri wheat acreage drops by 3.7 percent from last fall to 2,944,860 acres with an expected 48,024,000 bushels. May condition at 87 percent reflects a decline of 1 point in the past month as overflowed bottoms show yellow spots and farmers fear short heads.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
We. A. Logan
Fedearl
Carpentier Knocks Out Ted Lewis in First Round
Georges Carpentier heavyweight champion of Europe defeats Ted Lewis in London tonight. The bout ends in the first round after a rapid sequence, with Carpentier delivering a decisive knockout as Welshman Lewis falls for the count at about the 1 15 mark after the opening gong.
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Carpentier
Ted Lewis
London
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Lewis
Carpentiar
Tenfeet
Wrenchman
New York
Lima
American Amateur Union Faces Reform Drive After 1920 Olympic Chaos
A political expert predicts reforms in amateur sports as new bodies challenge the A A U led by officials blamed for missteps at Antwerp. The piece argues for experienced leadership and clearer athlete support ahead of the 1924 Olympic team selections and suggests the A A U may lose its grip if reforms fail.
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Meanry L. Barren
New York
Godalsls
A.A
VW. M.C. A
Dutilo
al Alu
America
ADA. U
Graund
United States
Nkom
Ayn Lates
Mayo
Antwerp
Fanm
R T Woods Addresses Big Labor Meeting in Missouri
R T Woods, president of the State Federation of Labor, spoke to the Central Trades and Labor body in Moberly. He promoted unionism and warned of penalties for workers and employers. Preparations for a local union drive began with a likely service staff union and a meeting planned for Monday at 7 pm. The state meeting at Flanmilind is set for the 22nd with about sixteen delegates expected from Moberly.
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R. T. Woods
State Federation Or
Labor
Central Trades
EU Min
Mks
Witc
Campaion Mmong
Lae Ayanien
Central Trades and Taherboy
Flanmilind Ts
Moberly
Harding Withdraws Goldstein From Nomination
President Harding withdrew Goldstein name from nomination at the National... internal revenue collection in St Louis. The move follows a letter from Goldstein citing opposition in the senate linked to the London presidential campaign of 1920. No clear replacement has been named.
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Harding
Goldstein
Washington
Nat Calstein
St. Louis
Hiss
Senate
Lowdon
Chickens Reported Stolen From Kimberly School House
Pete Reed living near Kimberly telephoned Shovid Mileham after finding a crate of chickens at the Kimberly school house. The sheriff noted car tracks around the building suggesting arrival by car and suspects theft amid a spate of recent chicken disappearances. Genevieve was sent but trail failed. sheriff now holds the chickens in custody.
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Kimberly
Pete Reed
Tomna
Mileham
Genevieve
Local Moberly figures greet popular Cirens figure
A Moberly event drew locals as the well liked Gallmar Bros. cirens publicist and golf expert Parr spoke to a crowd. He was warmly received, with many hands shaken by townspeople and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komen
May 14 Washington. Harding sign extends immigration quota
President Harding sighed over the joint resolution extending the immigration quota for two years. The measure lowers the percent of foreigners allowed in the United States based on the 1940 census. Chicago wheat rose on trade deliveries, weather, and crop reports. Coates Street Presbyterian missionary society plans a Friday meeting with George Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Chicago
Political quip on 1934 team and athletes' funding
A fragmented excerpt discusses politics and sports, suggesting athletes may perform better if political distractions are removed. It questions government transport aid and implies uneasy conditions for a 1934 team.
Bankers Debate Bonus Policy Amid War Risk Costs
The American Bankers Association heard Richmond VA banker Thom as McAdams defend bankers stance against soldier bonus legislation. He warned against expanded debt, bank financing burdens, and tax burdens on the public while urging support for American youth in international banking careers.
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Springs
United States
Thomais McAdams
Richmond
American Bankers Association
McAndaw
Merchants National Bank’ of Rich-mond
Executive Council
McAdams
Rsscriah Ohs
Fomitry
Legion
Mnere
Polilas
Ephis Fae
Washington
America
International
Lora
American Bankers’ Association
American Bunkers’ Association
South America
Ten Thousand Slain in Cheng Chow Uprising Crushed
Reports from Shanghai dated May 11 describe a brutal two day battle in Cheng Chow where 10 000 residents were slain by Wu Pei Fu loyalists. Christian general of Wu’s 7th division led the suppression and executed Chao Chieh for cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Cheng Chow
Chao’ Chich
Wu Pei Fu
Great Cent Val
Chao Chieh
Genoa Conference Chance Hinges On Russian Reply
A revised Russian reply to the ac Memorandum was delivered to Foreign Minister Schanzer of Italy this morning. The Thalian delegation called the note a satisfactory basis for discussion after careful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Russia
Schanszer
Italy
Thalian
Obituary: Ross Henry Clutter Dies at 58 in Wabash
Ross Henry Clutter died at 8 last evening in Wabash hospital after a brief illness. He was 58, employed by the Wabash and lived in South Liberty. Survived by wife, son Marion Arthur, daughter Mary Clutter. Remains sent to South Liberty for funeral and interment. Weather notes: generally fair, cooler west tonight.
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Ross Henry Clutter
Wabash Hospital
Wabash
South Liberty
Marion Arthur
Mary ‘Clutter
Railroads barred from outsourcing shop repair work to outsiders
A federal labor board ruling bars railways from giving repair contracts to outside firms. The decision, issued yesterday, upholds labor protections and applies to Indiana Harbor Belt and related lines. It emphasizes contractors must follow wage scales and board rules, affecting 36 pending cases across 17 railroads.
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Chicago
Gar
Rafis
Indiana Harbor
Transportation Act
Burnham
Indiana
Harbor Belt
Promulga
Genevieve’s Night Disturbance Leads to Arrest
Genevieve and Bat Short encountered armed chaos as a man sought entry to a West End home. The intruder, described as a recent arrival from Chicago, was found dead by a pile of bricks, pegged and jailed, amid conflicting hometown claims.
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West End Place
Bat Pat Short
Genevieve
Chicago
Lnter
Ieytesville
Representative Woodruff and the Looming Senate Test
Fragmented text shows Representative Woodruff of Michigan warning House leaders that unless election action is allowed, he may force a Senate delay by a filibuster. Mentions threats from Woodruff and potential administration cases.
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Woodruff
Dau Toba
Ailgne
Ware
Machigen
Republic
Nat
Sis
R. Jones
Two taxi drivers clash near Union Station in drunken brawl
Late yesterday afternoon Philip Werresberg and Carl Gupton had a dispute after a minor collision near Union Station. Werresberg allegedly struck Gupton in an alley causing unconsciousness. bystanders describe the first blow. Werresberg paid $4 in costs in police court. Gupton could not appear. Meanwhile the Missionary Society of the Bi Christian Church schedules a Friday afternoon meeting with Mrs Mundell.
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Philip, Werresberg
Carl Gupton
Union Station
Restberg
Gupton
Forrestberg Y
The
Missionary ‘Society of the
Bi Christian “Church
Will Meeriday
Mrs. Mundell
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Concussioner Hughes
Walter Bunadridwa
Vern
Bundridge
J. W.inednidse
Vern B Pundridge
Ac Damocrat voOportere
Ifthera
HH -Sheffeld
Cevil
Coates “Street Presbyterian Ignary Society
S. George Robinson Wriday
Bankers’ President
Ajpid
Congress
Pmptovie
Genevievy
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