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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1922

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Caddock and Londos to Wrestle Here July Fourth Finish Match

Earl Caddock the boy with a thousand holds will meet Frank Londos the Creek champion in a two out of three falls bout on July 4. Both wrestlers agreed to the purse and Holtsinger arranged the match amid bids from Omaha Kansas City New York and Philadelphia.

Earl Caddock Londos Cal Frank Holtsinger Holtsinger Omaha Kansas Gilty New York Philadelphia Caddock Gaddock

Terror Fires Hit Sheridan Road Building in Chicago

A half million dollar apartment project on Sheridan Road was destroyed by bombs and fire, silencing threats from labor terrorists who warned workers to flee. Neighbors were alerted by phone just before the explosions, tied to demands for freeing indicted labor leaders.

Chicago Sheridan Road Landis Labor Camorra Mary Garbett

Biggest Oil Well in World on Fire at Eldorado

A massive oil well eight miles from Eldorado Arkansas caught fire late yesterday and burned through the night. Flames leaped 200 to 300 feet as workers fought to extinguish a daily gas output of about 150 million feet. Firefighting efforts showed little success but large sand sheets raised may help stop the blaze, which was expected to die out within twenty four hours.

Eldorado Arkansas

Prayer Service at Presbyterian Tonight Urges All Youth

The midweek service at the Presbyterian church is led by the youngest Bible Steward. All children and older youths are urged to attend. The service starts at 7 30 p m to allow attendance at the High School entertainment at 8 15 p m if desired.

Presbyterian Church

The Weather Briefclouds and Showers Move In

Increasing cloudiness followed by showers. Light precipitation likely tonight or Thursday with warmer temperatures tonight.

Charles W Pate Weds Anna Lee Brake at Brunswick

Charles W Pate of this city marries Miss Anna Lee Brake of Brunswick last night at Brunswick by Rev. W O G Cat ter pastor of the Methodist church. Attendants Miss Vera Plake and Ernest Whitten. The groom, son of Mrs G C P Apgar, is a former printer turned road man for the Wabash. The couple left on No 28 for a trip east including Detroit Buffalo and New York City.

Charles W. Pate Anna Lee Brake Brunswick W. OQ. G.catter Methodist Church Vera Plake Wrnest Whitten Moberty Moberly Gcp Apgar Bond Street Ems Wabash Democrat Artie Charlie Aie Fullayve Detroit Buffalo New York City

Bridge Collapse in Martin Texas Leaves Four Dead

Four persons are known dead and thirteen missing after the Marlins Belton bridge over the Brazos River collapsed. Only one body has been recovered, with thirteen others unaccounted for at the scene.

Former Moberly Tady Mrs Crutchfield Dies at 55

Mrs Sterling Crutchfield died in Whebae at 9 26 PM age 55. Formerly of Moberly she and husband owned Mast Side Bakery. Funeral at Methodist Church Fontsie tomorrow at 2 PM. Interment Huntsville Cemetery. Woodbine Camp J722 RCA member. Ladies travel to Fontsville via trains No 8 and No 12 for funeral.

Sterling Crutchfield Whebae Clubehfield Woodbine Camp N. A Easisiten Funtsville

Motive and milestone mark Sedalia printer’s 66 year career

In Sedalia Missouri Charles J. Rola president of Bote & Sons Printing Co celebrated his long career with a shadow of two grand gatherings. He spent fifty years reporting city council sessions and is honored by eight former mayors the current mayor and council. A second event with the Sedalia Typographical Union followed.

Texas Flood Leaves Thousands Homeless In Brazos River Basin

More than 3500 people are homeless as a 30 by 8 mile flooded district along the Lower Brazos remains under water. Relief workers toil day and night to aid sufferers as fever spreads, and Mayor Holcombe pleads for help. Mrs Lucy Blythe travels from Houston to St Louis then Rochester for the summer.

Texas Houston Brazos River Holcomibe Lucy Blythe St. Lewis Rochester N. Y

J. W. Brand Says He Is Pleased To Return

A Kansas City card sent by J W Brand claims he is pleased to come back and asks protection from mob violence. Judge McMarshall calls the postcard phony and detectives are checking the forwarding address at 4201 Locust. The note targets the Partners & Merchants bank era and stirs public speculation about a comeback.

J. W. Brand Partners & Merchants Bank, Altairs al Pasxtenrd Jange M. McMarshall Kansas City Moherly W. Brand Marshall Flo Thiat Kass City Thara Bundridge

Merchants Motel statement denies last night article

Clyde Miller and Leo Burr deny making any statements about Vern Bandridge's room at the Merchants Motel. They claim no knowledge of his wardrobe and request the same prominence for their denial as the article received.

Clyde Miller Burr Vern Bandridge Merchants T Motel Leo Wi Furr

Russia Accepts Plan For Hague Conference

Genoa May 17 Russia today returned a favorable reply to the allied proposal for a conference at The Hague next month. George Mehiteherin informed the Genoa commission Russia accepted the plan reserving right to amend the general call. Russia welcomes the proposal for a runtruca in Europe and will join Lloyd George’s plan. A note urging American participation in the Hague conference to discuss Russian affairs was prepared by conference heads.

Russia Genoa Hague George Mehiteherin Europe Dn Lloyd George United States

Lloyd George Defeat Seen as Serious Government Setback

London May 17 Austen Chamberlain announced the government viewed last night's Commons debate as serious. A cabinet committee will study school teachers salaries, the issue on which the government lost 162 to 14. Observers say the defeat signals acceptance and no bid to revive the original motion.

Lloyd George London Austen Chamberlain House of Commons

Grand Jury Opens Sessions Under Prosecuting Authority

The special grand jury convened this morning with Prosecuting Attorney O Bryan leading. Foreman W H McCormick and members G Le Hulen T H Walton C Brown Ashley Lee George L Johnson Clare Stephens Frank Lay Tole Burton H M Wil ar W A Longbottom Hugh Hinton named among the panel.

O'Bryan W.H. McCormicks G. le Hulen

Pinchot Seen Likely Governor Nominee in Pennsylvania

Early returns from 2800 districts show Gifford Pinchot, independent, gaining on George B. Alter. State committee estimates Pinchot will win by about 32,000 votes, though Alter supporters claim a 15,000 margin. Governor Sproul conceded Pinchot’s nomination late today.

Pinchot Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pai Gittend George B. Alter Pinchots Pincchot WH. Baker State Committee Gifford Pinchot Alter Alten Sproul

Methodists Elect Four New Bishops at Hot Spring Conference

At the 19th quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Hot Spring Arkansas on May 17 four bishops were elected after five ballots. Elected were Dr Dickey of Dallas, Dr Beauchamp of Nashville, Dr Sam R Hay of Houston, and Dr E M Dobbs of Anniston. The fifth ballot completed late yesterday confirmed their majority votes.

Hot Spring Arkansas The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Anniston Ala Dickex Beauchamp Dr. Hay Dr. Dobbs Wolkgls Emory University Tanta Centenary Drive Dry Hay Aliured First Church of Houston

Oklahoma Grain Dealers to Hold Semiannual Meeting

Farmers Cooperative Grain Dealers Association of Oklahoma will hold its semi annual meeting at the A and M College in Stillwater from May 22 to 27. Short courses in commercial grain grading and judging will be given in conjunction with the meeting.

Daughters of Veterains Cate Oklahoma City Okla Farmers’. Co Operative

U. P. Correspondent Expelled From Russia

Edwin W Aulinger United Press staff correspondent was expelled from Russia after a dispute over his attempt to cable advance Russo German treaty information. Hullingers charged with evading censorship, no dispatches received since his expulsion as he departed Moscow for Riga.

London Edwin W. Aul- Inger United Russia United Press Hulleingers Hullinger Moscow Rigas

Teas Auto Busses Bought by Umawo Moborly Wenz RW

Hightower and H By Polson Nave bought the auto buses and will take possession tomorrow. The new owners are young men of this city and aim to offer cheap convenient transportation. They plan 15 to 20 minute round trips with a 5 cent fare to attract patronage.

Teas Auto Umawo Moborly Wen RW Hightower Polson Nave Auto Tomor Polsen

Government Expenditures Under Harding Administration

Washington reports expenditures for the current fiscal year totaling about 19 million dollars with five months remaining, contrasting with 4.277 billion last year. The White House spending is down 40 percent from the prior year as President Harding pushes an economic program.

Washington Harding White House

Five Injured In Frisco Train Wreck Near Dodson

Five persons were seriously injured and others bruised when two Frisco passenger trains collided head on near Dodson Kansas City Missouri shortly before noon today. Train No. 21 was bound for Springfield and No. 22 for Clinton.

Kansas City Krive Frisco Dodson Here Springfield Clinton

Gladys Olds Dies After Illness at Three Weeks

Gladys Olds died this afternoon at 1:30 after a three week illness at Uncle James Mallory’s home 420 McKinley Avenue. She would have been 12 on June 20. She was the only child of Mr and Mrs Charles Olds of 407 Wisdom Street and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Gladys Olds Tames Mallory MckKinley Juist Charles Olds Wisdom Street

All Entrances To St Louis Guarded After Payroll Heist

All entrances to St Louis were guarded today after a Frisco payroll robbery near Springfield. Authorities believe three of five bandits head this way following elusion of a posse in the Ozarks. Two bandits reportedly dead near Bradshaw Flats, ten miles north of Lebanon, after two pistol battles. National Guard patrols continue to prevent escape of the two survivors.

St. Louis Frisco Springfield Ozarks Hills Bradshaw Tlats Lebanon

Body of Boy Recovered From River at Ste Genevieve

The nude body of a boy about 12 was found in the river at Ste Genevieve Missouri. He stood 4 feet 4 inches, weighed about 60 pounds and had brown hair. A Catholic Crusaders medal hung from a string around his neck. Coroner Basier conducted an inquest and burial followed in the city cemetery.

Ste. Genevieve Basier

School Board Votes to Deposit in Four Banks

A brief school board action records deposits arranged across four banks to handle funds for salaries and treasurer duties. The plan names Vern Burns as treasurer and notes money designated for payroll and payments to staff.

Vern Burns Af Papier Siachnaits Tseengbalt

Jefferson City Convention Fight in Missouri Politics

The article details a push by Small Clique and various delegates to control the Jefferson City convention machinery. It names John Bothwell, Joseph B. Shannon, and others from St. Louis and nearby counties as organizers. It notes plans to capture the convention through powerful teas and permanent organization, with several Republicans and Democrats involved. Dr. Maddox returns from Washington to practice at his Missouri office. The Social Hour Club schedule is noted for tomorrow afternoon led by Myra Wilson.

Jefferson Ruan-The -Missour Towar Speer John Bothwell Joseph B. Shannon Thabea Culver St. Joseph Sory Eam A. Hie Spee Shira Attee Aver Williams St.Louis Jessen Clayton Goongressman JoshuanWwe Gallatin Charles. D. Monlisher St. Jo Danian Ler St. Louis Congyman C.M Shartel Neosho Collet Salisbury Lawy Porary Seth Spee Dortian Maddox Jesse” Maddox Washington West Fred Carver Boxy Salisburg

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