City plans free tourist camp in Moberly for visitors
Dr Meger leads a push to establish a free city tourist camp on Clark street near Merchants Flats. If approved by the city council, fire proof sheds will be built with stoves water and laundry to attract travelers and boost Moberly hospitality and business. Funds will come from local merchants.
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W, KK. Meger
Moberly
Inger
Forest Park
Clark Street
Merchants Flates
Omer
Megee
Claim over North America surfaces in Wayne County case
D. J. Reaune asserts ownership of North America based on squatter sovereignty claiming Belle Isle in Detroit River as his target. He says North America was traded to Lt. Gov. George McDougall in 1786 by Ottawa and Chippewa and seeks Belle Isle as Detroit’s largest public park. The park has about one million dollars in improvements including drives golf links and piers.
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America
Detroit
Wayne County Court of Waulty
Captain Streeter
Chicago
D. J. Reaune
North America
Reaune
Paul W. Voorhies
Belle Island
Hog Island
Reanne
George McDougall
McDougall
Voorhies
Fle
Foolish Wives to Play in Moberly Grand Theatre
Universal film representative Hr Stewart visited Moberly in conference with J H Hayes of the Grand theatre about presenting Foolish Wives. Mayas says the film will premiere in Moberly next month, touted as Universal’s costly Monte Carlo drama with lavish visuals and intrigue.
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Grand Ce
Hr. Stewart
Universal Film Clo
St. Louis
Moberly
J. Jiavl. Hayes
Grand
von Stroheim
Mayas
Guiversal
Monte Carlo
Police Court Rates Speeding Fines for Local Clergy and Citizens
Police Judge Bohannon presided as Rev. G. B. Smith of West Park Methodist Church faced a speeding charge after a short drive. Smith paid the fine, while J. W. Lee and Robert Ferguson were fined four dollars plus costs for speeding. Milt Mignight paid four dollars and costs for nonce disturbance, as did Milt Roberts and Jim Rogers. Riley Graves, colored, was fined four dollars and costs for cruelty to his horse.
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Bohannon
Ils
G. B. Smith
West Park
J. W. Lee
Robert Ferguson
Milt M Mignight
Milt Roberts
Jim Rogers
Riley Graves
Maberly Men Attend State Radio Meeting in Columbia
A statewide gathering of wireless amateurs at Columbia organized the state radio club and featured talks, officer elections, and a banquet at Boone Tavern. Delegates from Maberly included Tat Lawis Russell Winters and Carroll Castle. Mr. Lewis touted the move as vital for amateur rights and future radio papers.
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Columbia
Tat Lawis
Russell Winters
Arooll Castle
Lewis
de. Klink
St. Gowis
W. K. Johnson
Marshall
Ott S. McDpaniel
Treasure
Boone Tavern
Columbia Tribune
Compulsory Labor in Sofia Expands Under Two Year Scheme
Sofia reports success of a compulsory labor program started two years ago. About 700,000 people are under its laws with 2,387 meeting quotas without default. Average work required runs around 20 days per year across all classes, including parks, schools, railways, and fields.
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Marsem
Sofia
Bulgaria
Eltisen
Duval Loses Fight Against Extradition
New York May 31 Robert Duval charged with stealing 20000 in bonds from a Springfield Missouri bank lost his fight against extradition in the supreme court. The writ of habeas corpus was dismissed by Justice Tierney and Duval remanded to Bankers' Service Company for extradition papers from Missouri Governor Hyde.
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Duval
New York
Robert Duval
Bundridge Car Located in Clarence After Moberly Escape
J. W. Bundridge fled Moberly on the eve of bank closing disclosures and his Hudson was found in a Clarence garage. A garage owner identified the car as left May 10 by a man who gave the name George Moore. Moore said he was in a hurry to catch a train, with his son to retrieve the vehicle later. Authorities traced the tip via a letter and confirm the car’s link to Bundridge amid widespread speculation and theories.
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Hudson
J. W. Bundridge
Moberly
Farmers and Merchants, Bank
George
Moore
O'Bryan
Bundridge
Clarence
Women Labor League elects officers in Moberly meeting
The Women’s Union Labor League elected officers at a Monday night meeting in Moberly. Josephine Eneglen was named president, Lily Pierce vice president, M. Lewis secretary and treasurer, Ginade Tay sergeant at arms, and a chaplain appointed. The group now has about forty members, with a charter for the local organization pending. A plan for future programs was outlined and Tradas and Labor Assembly members and spouses are invited to attend. Trustees for the low dar were named as M. J. Creed Hy Worledge and W. C. Lewis. The order meets the first and third Mondays each month and invites all interested to join.
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Women’s Union Laber League
Women’s Union Labor League
Josephine Eneglen
Lily Pierce
Lewis
MM i Ginade Tay
Ayes
Tradas and Labor Assembly
Social
Iw. C. Lewis
Business of Country Recovers in April Reports
The Department of Commerce reports April conditions show growth in building and automobile production. Auto output rose about 380 percent from March to April while construction expanded even more. Prices hardened with overall stability across commodities despite some gains and declines.
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Washington, D C
Department of Commerce
Police search for two girls in baffling case
In St Louis on May 81 police seek two small girls to verify a tale by John Brunt 25 who admitted beating Frederick Sutton 26 a Black man with a baseball bat saying he had annoyed two white girls. Authorities offered no further comment.
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St. Loutis
John Bkunt
Frederick Sutton
Hunt
Weather Forecast Brief
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions in the southeast. Temperatures rise slightly Thursday afternoon in the west and central areas.
Oldest Missouri teacher and a world of tales
Springfield Missouri May 81 Missouris oldest school teacher Prof W EL Lynch 88 a Civil War veteran teaches current history by daily newspapers at Southwest Pennyers college He notes changes in student temptations and methods over 15 years Oklahoma City sees women push for more congress seats with several candidates including Miss Dunham and Mrs Looney Dr Landrath to address Christian youth convention in Oklahoma Muskogee man with 18 000 bank accounts and 93 440 miles walked touts vast credit. Saskatchewan rail mileage noted. U S Senate revenue and Russian relief updates conclude with bond market observations
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Missouvi
Pennyers College
Lynch
Missouri University
Gra
Oklahoma City
Olkla
Okahoma
Ma Son
Muskogee
Ayill
Mvg
Laanarooney
Hollis
Perle Dunram
Looney
State Senate
Dunham
Okla
Jacl
Belland
North
South America
Marlon
Aee Balland
Bellands
United States
May Over Ireland Again Threat in Commons
London reports that Lord Churchill as colonial minister warned in the House of Commons that Britain would resume control in Ireland if Eamonn De Valera and his cabinet refuse to honor the peace treaty. Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith attended the session and conferred with Lloyd George.
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de Valera
England
London
Ireland
House of Commons
Wingtin Churenin
Eamonn de Valera
Great Britain
Michael Collins
Arthur Griffith
Lloyd George
Britain
Kilpatrick loses bid after historic local election shocked by zero vote
Kilpatrick failed to win any votes in the latest municipal election in this city, despite a vigorous campaign. He claimed vote pairing with a rival affected the tally as officials reported a complete zero for him. May 31 report notes the mayoral race and election dynamics. General political movement also mentioned in brief items from Halifax and Missouri.
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Stan
Loe Riepatrick
Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick W. LI
Swith
Ikilpatrick
Wastion
Billis
Missouri
Pacific Coast Daredevil Wins 500 Mile Sweepstakes
Tim Murphy of San Francisco won the 500 mile motor car sweepstakes in Tidianapolis yesterday with a sensational speed display. He set a new finish record and averaged 94.48 mph, while the first five finishers all broke the prior track mark. Overshadowing the event, Murphy received a thunderous ovation from 185 000 spectators.
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Pacific Coast
Murphy
Ralph de Palma
Pacific
Dare-Dévil
Wehius
Twenty Firemen Overcome At St Louis Plant Fire
Twenty firefighters were overcome by smoke while battling a blaze at the Superior Manufacturing and Supply Co. paper concern. Fire Chief Panger estimated losses between 75,000 and 100,000 dollars. Fannie Mathis returned home to Secksonville after visiting her sister Mrs B Johnson.
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St . Louis
Suile
Superior
Supply’ Co
Panger
Ihe
Huntsville County Court appoints new constable
The Huntsville county court met today and appointed A P Branham as constable in place of Joe Williams. Branham, a boilermaker for the Wabash, resides at 517 North Aulfs street. The county and state tax levy was fixed with the state levy increasing from 10c to 13c to fund the state soldier bonus.
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Huntsville
Joe
Willliams
A. P. Branham
North Aulf'street
Wabashas
Road to Country Club Opens Tomorrow for Season
Lynch-McDonald Construction Co will work to have the road to the Country Club open tomorrow night for the club's 22 season opening. The road was in fairly good shape today and, if more rain falls, should be OK by tomorrow night. If possible the road will be drained and fixed so no detours will be needed to reach the club.
Tenjored Fine Country Dinner Honors Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts hosted a country dinner four miles north of town. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bess Walden, Mr and Mrs Joh Walden, Mr and Mrs We OR Moore, Mr and Mrs Jack Roberts, Mr and Mrs Finley Roberts, Mr and Mrs Wm Biggers, James Roberts, Arthur Roberts, and Mrs Minnis Robarts. Goldie Biggers, formerly Miss Goldie, spoke of adapting to country life and served fried chicken from her own flocks and a homecooked meal.
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Ray “Roberts
Roberts
Goldie Big
Emal
Mose
Bess Walden
Joh Walden
We OR. Moore
Jack Roberts
Finley’ Roberts
Wm. Biggers
James" Roberts
Arthr, Roberts
Minnis Robarts
Watson Challenges Senator Lenroot to Fight in Senate
Georgia politician Tom Watson challenged Wisconsin Senator Lenroot to a duel in the senate chamber or outdoors after Lenroot accused Watson of attacking Secretary Hoover. The provocative remark followed recent statements about Hoover.
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Watson
Lenroot
Washington
D. C
Tom Watson
Senator Lenroot
Wisconsin
Senate
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Examiners Report On Farmers and Merchants Bank Filed
Bank examiners filed a late afternoon report detailing conditions found. It lists certified deposits at 78 520.80 dollars with 66 000 dollars credited to the Bundridge family, total Bundridge deposits at 105 000 dollars. J Wo and a Vérn Bundridge earned 3000 dollars annually, Bundridge stockholders include 386 of 750 shares for the Bundridges and 288 for Wach with twenty shared jointly. A Vince and T J Jones are among the next largest holders. Thirty two persons hold all 750 shares. Mrs In Li Torstenson and party from Chicago are guests of Mrs Torstson's parents. W Be Fholser and wife traveled in a car with Mr Torstenson accompanying him home this morning.
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F. &.M. Bank
Farmers ’ and Merchants Bank
J. Wo
a'Vérn Bundridge
Bundridge Brothers
Wach
A. Vince
T. J. Jones
Farmers and Merchants
Li Torstenson
Bady
Chicago
Roy Quinn Begins as Postmaster Thursday
Announcement that Roy Quinn will assume postmaster duties Thursday and replace John Bartlett. The notice notes Bartlett’s resignation, acknowledges past service, and expresses support for Quinn to maintain efficiency and good relations with patrons.
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Roy Quinn
Narrow Escape Near Wisk Avenue Farm
A confusing fragment notes Mrs Cora Brices and her son George Morris escaping danger Monday morning near an old reserve fishing embankment. Local details are unclear but indicate a narrow escape on a hill with involvement of Myre Erne and others.
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Cora Brices
George
Morris
Myre
Erne
States Reject Hague Conference Invitation
Washington on May 31 reports that the United States has rejected another invitation to a Hague conference. The article cites adherence to a policy of aloofness and accuses Hughes of lying as ambassadors who tendered the invitation are dismissed.
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Washington
Hughes
Unknown text fragment from Panama Canal Zone May
Fragmentary item mentions Aucon Canal Zone May 31 and a plaza in Panama involving Plaza de Francia and a memorial base. Incomplete text references a park conversion and a deceased person.
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Aucon
Canal Zone
Panama
Plaza de Francia
Frenen Nyip
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