New Water Works 64 Per Cent Finished
City council met to approve widening Fourth Street with all affected property owners signing except the library board and Christian Science church. A water rate plan tied to Wabash supply and Moberly Power, with a two million gallon plant, was discussed alongside funding for city needs. A motorcycle cop program and Chamber of Commerce door access were also reviewed as officials prepared to adjourn for further rate schedules on November 13.
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AL le
Library Board
Christian Science Church
Counsil
Fuller
Fuller & Bain Co
Aint Bel
Wabash
Puller
Moberly Light & Power Co
Oneshalf
Dingle
J. C. O'Keefe
Water Board
Turner
G. O. Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Cc. Reams
Perry
Mr. Perry
T'S
Moberly
Train Robbers Deluxe Make Get Away With Mail Sacks
Six armed robbers escaped after dynamite and gunfire stopped a Chicago to New Orleans mail train near Gaxton Illinois. The crew fought back in a 45 minute battle before the gang fled with mail sacks and loot estimates range from several thousand to possibly a million dollars. Six injured crew and passengers noted.
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Gaxton
Ill
Checago
New Orleans
Itenois Central
Tee
Here
Ba Saeks
Regiat Reat Tal
City OKs street work permit rule with bonds and inspections
An ordinance requires permits for street excavations and post work to city standards with bonds for plumbers and others. The street commissioner will inspect before and after repairs, with a ten day postinspection. Fines range from one to one hundred dollars for noncompliance. An ordinance approving payments to Fuller & Beard and Lynch & McDonald Construction Co was also passed.
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Fuller & Beard
Lynch & McDonald Construction Company
Puller
Central Trades and Laer
Tmaayor
Dbitler
Myra
Henry Streets
West Park Church
Clyde Reighard
Aim
Moberly Loses Thanksgiving Football Game in Mexico
The Missouri Military Academy will skip the planned Thanksgiving clash with Chillicothe Business College in Mexico. Major J C G Strock of the Academy favored bringing the game to Moberly earlier, but after Mexico hosted a recent intercollegiate contest and merchants closed shops for the day, officials chose to defer to the home town’s wishes and play in Mexico. Col. Burton, president of the Chamber of Commerce, helped secure local support and a record crane marked the event.
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Uike Moberly
Chillicathe Business College
Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
J. C G. Strock
The
Military Academy
Moberly
Strock
Chamber of Commerce
Kemper
Missouri
Birthday Gift Boosts Mrs McMeahan With Emerson Plane
Mrs. H. M. McMeahan received a new Emerson plane as a birthday gift from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sonner of Bedford Street.
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H. M. McMeahan
Emerson
Mr. and Airs
George Sonner
Bedford Street
Auto accident injures three ladies near Higbee
A Ford driven by Fd. Smith of Higbee overturned near the Green Terrill farm on Six Mile Road. Smith, a mine foreman, was traveling from Higbee toward Moberly with three ladies. they sustained minor injuries as the car, a new Ford, was badly damaged.smith as the lead vehicle tried to pass a wagon loader.
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Six Mile One
Fd. Smith
Higbee
Green Terrill Farm
Smith
Higbes
Found His Brother After Fifty Six Years
J A Doyle of Huntsville long separated from elder brother William Nelson Doyle after 56 years since a last sighting in New York state in 1968. The family learned of the reunion after a Washington newspaper nephew posted an ad, receiving word that William Nelson Doyle still lived in Nile New York, prompting plans for a meeting in Huntsville.
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J. A. Doyle
Huntsville
New York State
Mr. Doyle
New York
William Nelson Doyle
Blizzard Sweeps Through Central States Today
A major early season blizzard moved from the northwest across the central states. Snow began in Minnesota, spread through Wisconsin and northern Illinois, with six inches reported in parts of Wisconsin. Weather officials forecast light snow further south into Kansas and Missouri by night.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Missouri
Six Killed in Kentucky Election Riots
Six men were killed and five others wounded in a bitter partisan election clash at Clay Township Kentucky ten miles from Jackson. Deputies rushed to the isolated village as an unknown man fired shots during the altercation at the polls, with a man fatally wounded and a woman voter seriously injured.
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Jackson
Clay Tole
Iky
Louisville
Democrats Fight G.O.P. Gerrymander in Missouri
Former supreme court justices John J. Williamson and Fred Williams prepared a mandamus suit in the Missouri Supreme Court to compel Secretary of State Becker to recognize A. V. Lashly of Webster Grove as the Democratic delegate from the 28th district to the constitutional convention. Lashly had been nominated at a Clayton party convention and presented credentials, which Becker refused to recognize due to changes from a new redistricting plan.
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Jefferson City
New S
Wty
Supreme
John J. Williamson
Kan City
Fred Williams
St. Louis
Becker
A. V. Lashly
Webster Grove
Lashly
Clayton
Unknown Soldier Arrives Aboard Olympia at Washington
The body of America's Unknown Soldier arrived in home waters aboard the Olympia, Admiral Newey's flagship, and steamed into Virginia Capes shortly after 10 oclock today. The arrival precedes Armistice Day, when the unknown will be accorded the highest national honor.
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America
Washington
DD. C
Olympia
Admiral Newey
Virginia
Navy Department
G.O.P. Fights Over Millionaire Tax Reform
Senate approved a tax revision vote 28 to 24 with three Republicans opposing. The measure moves to conference with the House to resolve differences over the 50 percent top tax rate and other provisions as Administration leaders seek reductions.
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Washington
Senate
Moses
New Hampshire
LaFoliette
Wisconsin
Novels
Nebraska
House
Conferzase
French Bluebeard Trial Opens in Versailles
Versailles France Nov 3 The murder trial of Henry Landry the Bluebeard of Gambins began with his first witnesses after Judge Gilbert finished questioning the prisoner. The case covers Landry’s life up to 1915 including forgery and fraud convictions and now accuses him of murdering all ten women whose deaths he is blamed for.
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Bluebeard
Versailles
France
Henry Landry
Bluebeard of
Robbery at Seymore & Coates Store in Sturgeon
Sturgeon police joined Go Strumpter this morning to pursue robbers who broke into Seymore and Coates dry goods and general merchandise store. Missing silk, woolen shirts, shoes, ladies gloves and jewelry were reported. Tracks led from the store to the stock yard and toward the railroad, but the trail ended with two nighttime railroad claims in Sturgeon.
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Go Strumpter
Sturgeon
Seymore & Coates
Reidents
Sturteon
Mgr. Strampfer
Sturgseon
Moberly First Feminine Jury Acquits Woman in Speeding Trial
Randolph county makes history as Moberly hosts its first all female jury. Forewoman Mrs Zada Stephens and members Mrs Willard Rice Mrs Leara Steatman Miss Hazel Ruffel Miss N S Baker determine the case following testimony from City Attorney Walden Major Lilly and witnesses including Councilman Hackley. The jurors acquit Mrs Johnson of speeding after deliberation.
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Austin Walden
Major J. Lilly
Randolph County
Chas, Hughes Paul John Carrel
Anbie Marshall
Willard Rice
Zada Stepens
Leara Steatman
Hazel Ruffel
N.S. Baker
Walden
Lilly
Land
Randolph
Hackley
C. Ht. Hoobeary
Tyler
Yen
Johnson
Zada Stephens
Robbery Clue Tracked by Police Through Key Trace
A brake shoe key used to force a wine den entrance guided investigators to a train car linked to a robbery. Police traced the tool to the vehicle and noted multiple calls from Mr. Strumpter, while another report from Perry in Ralls county noted a post office robbery amid a sequence of urgent inquiries.
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Strumpter
Perry
Ralls County
Stungoon
Hyde to Investigate Missouri Reformatory Boonville
Governor Hyde ordered a statewide inquiry into conditions at the Missouri Reformatory in Boonville at the request of Circuit Attorney Sidener of St. Louis. Sidener argued the prison showed lax discipline and allowed inmates excessive liberty, making reform through the facility nearly futile.
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Hyde
Boonville Reformatory
Jefferson City
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Missouri Reformatory
Boonville
Sidener
St. Louis
Verdict Finds for Defendants in Sparks v. Gifford Case
A jury verdict returned yesterday by Judge Walker found for the defendants in the case of George Sparks et al versus Gilbert Gifford. The dispute involved a deed of decommission on a sale of property belonging to the defendants. Later, arguments were heard in a separate suit where Willard Lowe sues Jacksonville Coal Co. seeking damages for personal injuries sustained while employed by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sparks
Gilbert Gifford
Walker
Kirby & Hinton Real Estate ‘Co
Willard Lowe
Plaintif
Jacksonville Coal Co
Reported Katy sale unconfirmed amid Kansas City upheaval
New York bankers active in Missouri Kansas Texas rehabilitation say they know nothing of reports that new interests gained control. Reorganization plans have progressed with committees at work and a public plan expected in two to three weeks. Assessments on common and preferred stock have been printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
New York
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Redistricting Set for U.S. Congressional Seats in Missour i
Jeferson City nov 8 the eight congressional districts in Missouri are to be redistricted after a republican caucus of the senate and representatives voted to delay amending the title of the read law. election laws to be changed in larger cities and to require election judges and clerks to accompany ballot boxes to city halls. Senate passed the soldier bonus bill after trimming committee amendments. House did not finish debate and will resume today likely to vote late today.
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Jeferson City
Igh
Misse Cy
Sir i
Republicsie
Senate
House
Revered Bishop Tuttle to Speak at Episcopal Church Event
Tomorrow evening the senior bishop of the Episcopal Church, Jamiel Ss. Tule, D. D., will address attendees. Consecrated in 1867 at age 30 as missionary Bishop of Montana Idaho and Utah, he has served 54 years. He led expansion across vast terrains, aiding four bishops and over seventy clergymen in 1867, later serving Missouri for 35 years and becoming presiding bishop in 1903.
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Tuttle
Jamiel Ss. Tule
Episcopal Church
Bighon
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Missouri
False alarm at Scudder-Gale Co prompts quick fire run
The fire department received a 6 10 PM call from Scudder-Gale Co that proved to be a false alarm. Reflections in the hoster room suggested fire but the unit arrived ready and not needed. Manager Black of Scudder-Gale presented the five fighters with a box of cigars.
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Scudder-Gale Co
Hoster
Black
Scudder-Gale
Five-Fighters
Fire Prevention Meeting To Be Held In Jefferson City
The Missouri Fire Prevention and Conservation Association plans a two day meeting in Jefferson City on November 22. Held at Merchants Hotel, the event aims to discuss district law enforcement and plant inspections with fire chief Crews leading the inspection tour. Attendees include Chamber of Commerce directors and civic leaders.
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Pris City
Chamber of Comerce
Scottish Union
National Insurance Company
Hartford
South Clark
Moberly
Business District Law
Accorinany
Chamber
Missouri Association
Senator Reed to Speak in Keytesville Saturday Night
Fred Alexander reports that Senator James A. Reed will address a Keytesville audience at 7:30 p m Saturday. The noted Missouri statesman is billed as a premier orator drawing a large crowd in Chariton County's county seat.
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Reed
Keytesville
Fred Alexander
James A. Reed
Alexander Sa
Chariton
Missouri
Cobbler Finds 5000 Hidden In Old Shoe
Bayonne New Jersey reports a shoemaker uncovering a stash of 5000 dollars tucked in a toe of a shoe. The find, witnessed during repairs, included a $1000 bill and forty $200 notes. A Polish woman who rushed in as the couple bought a chicken farm claimed the money and left a $20 reward.
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Bayonne
N. J
bYis
Frank Sevilli
Esabler
Hog Prices Fall on U.S. Markets in 1916 Decline
Hog prices broke sharply across the livestock markets. Chicago quotes for medium grades fell to 7.35 per 100 pounds, the lowest since January 1916, down 25 to 40 cents from the previous level.
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Chicago
Weather outlook with rain and snow in parts
Northern areas expect rain or snow with a likely spread into the south tonight. Tomorrow colder conditions will grip the east and south portions. Strong shifting winds accompany the unsettled weather pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Ss
Doctor Says Radium Will Not Cure Cancer
Lynden November report quotes Sir Thomas Parkington as saying radium will not cure cancer and may be dangerous. He notes radium's burning effect can worsen disease and that many surgeons prefer x rays over radium. The interview follows his arrival in New Zealand, with conflicting views from London specialists.
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Lynden
Thomas Parkingon
Lioyd George
New Zealand
Sir Thomas
P. B. Notice of Meeting at Mrs. Bestex Home
The next meeting of the P. will be on Thursday Wor. 17th at the home of Mrs. George Bestex located on South Clark Street.
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BP J. B
George Bestex
Clark Street
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