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Newspaper

Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1921

Page

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World Powers Approve of American Plan

Police clocks stolen in Moberly as part of a novel act attributed to two officers guarding a corner building and Tannehill Park. Clocks, encased in boxes like private mailboxes, were set at 1 am and gone by midnight. The city spent 4 and 32 for the two keys, with officers under orders to guard them. Suspicions and jokes follow, including a rumor about Chief Bob Jerryze. Nearing completion on a new avenue.

Fort Gravevylo Coutes and Ault Streets Tannehill Park Snome Bob Jerry Ze Nfon

Funeral service for Mrs Sara W Crosual noted by city officials

Merchants asked to close tomorrow to allow friends to attend the funeral service for Mrs Sara W Crosual. The event honors her memory and courtesy to her husband former city mayor Z T Cross. Businesses are asked to close from 2 to 2:50 PM during the service per mayor pro tem W Vandegrift.

ourQiend Ryice Sara W. Crosual Rnsband Z. T. Cross Tully

Gipson's Joplin Bank Solvent Reopens After Crisis

Gipson's Joplin Bank, led by Amos B. Gipson, is solvent after a temporary closure in Kansas City. The bank will reopen tomorrow with John A. Cragin as president, following a check of condition by a national bank examiner. The closure was tied to the death of Argos I. Gipson at the City of Mexico and Mr. Gipson's suicide at the Regis hotel.

Gipson Joplin Kansas Argos i B. Gipson City of Mexico

Riots End Two-Week Morrel Packing Strike Injures Ottumwa Workers

Ottumwa Iowa reports say about fifty people were injured in riots that followed a prolonged two-week strike by Morrel Packing Company workers. In St Louis Missouri Patrick Fagan, a Wabash Railroad clerk, died after a bicycle accident at 5569 Telegraph Avenue. he was found unconscious and later pronounced dead from probable skull fracture. widow Mrs Margaret Pagan notified.

Ottumwa Em.ployers Morrel Packing Company St. Louis Patrick Fagan Wabash Railroad Cote Briliauie Avenue Wes Frott Tentonty Avenue Fagan R. Bracy Boston Avenue Gracy Margaret Pagan

Uncle Sam Shields Veterans Training Proposals Spark Debate

Washington reports Disabled veterans in correspondence courses on bee and poultry raising face tougher choices as vaudeville driving or singing careers falter. Forbes head of the US Veterans Bureau critiqued training practices after a probe found excessive charges and questionable instructors. In another item, a derailment near Gilmore delayed passenger train No. 96 by two hours due to a broken wheel, with Conductor S Brown and Engineer Rey Fletcher aboard.

Sam Washington Charl Forbes United States Veterans’ Buréat Schoo Gilmore S$, G Brown Rey Fletcher Moberly

Advertising notice fragment prompts purchase terms

A fragmentary advertisement notes terms for a transaction between a purchaser and a seller, indicating an intent to start a deal. The incomplete text leaves parties and specifics unclear but implies a typical sale arrangement awaiting clarifications.

Missouri rural house kills hard roads program

Rural members of the Missouri house yesterday defeated a bill to advance the state road bond program. The vote was 1 to 40 with 35 members absent. The measure would have allowed the first 60 million dollar bond installment to be sold March 1, 1922, instead of a year later, risking federal road aid and shaping next year’s general election for road financing. The Senate had supported advancing the bond program.

TilParson City Hyde Senate Highwiy Commission Muir la Sell Missouri

Ross Ford Automobile Recovered After Theft

The Ross automobile owned by Mr Henry Ford was found on the west Cairo road about two and a half miles out. Both license tags were removed, the tire rack torn, curtains torn, and the switch lock jimmed. Demountable parts were changed to hinder identification, ignition tampered, engine ran wild. Cliff Ross located the car, repairs will be costly.

Ross Henry Ford West Cairo Cliff Ross

Ausicians Give Beeld in Columbia Tonight

Misses Mae Jennings and Emilie Joeie travel to Columbia this afternoon for a recital at Christian College this evening Motherly musical talent will be well represented by these young ladies among the city's best After the recital Misses Jennings and Goetze will be honor guests at a reception at the college

Mae Jennings Emilie Joeie Colum Christian College

Burglary at Marshall Clothing Store Reported

Burglars entered Lilovd and Tin ping's clothing store in Marshall Missouri and removed merchandise valued at nearly $3,000 in a recent burglary.

Marshall Lilovd & Tinping's Marshall, Mo

Omar Toft Killed While Auto Racing in Phoenix Arizona

Mrs Clarence Clark and Mrs Phil Nittley report the death of their cousin Omar Toft who was fatally injured Saturday afternoon during auto races at Phoenix Arizona. He was taken to a hospital hours later and his body was moved to his Los Angeles home. Toft formerly lived in Mablerly and drove the first taxicab there.

Clarence Clark Phil Nittley Omar Toft Phoenix Arizona Los Angeles Calif Taft Mablerly Maberly

Obenchains Plan to Wed Amid Jail Visit Stir

Los Angeles November 15 Ralph Obenchain, seeking a marriage license while his wife Madalynne Obenchain awaits a divorce, clashes with authorities as Arthur C. Burch pleads behind jail visiting room. Judge Willis would not permit nuptials during the case pendency. The license lists Obenchain at 81 and Madelynne Connor at 28.

Los Angeles Ralphh Obenchain J. Belton Kennedy Arthur C. Burch Obenchain Madalynne Obenchain Burch Kennedy Willis Madalynng Qbmichtin

Medical Society Plans Meeting With Guests Tomorrow

The Randolph County Medical Association holds its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening with a special program. Out of town guests from St. Louis Salisbury Macon Sturgeon and Madison will attend. A chicken supper will be served in the Chamber of Commerce room starting at 7 o'clock.

Randolph County Medical Association St. Louis Salisbury Macon Sturgeon Madison Chamber of Commerce

Fear of a rail strike voiced by W G Lee

Cleveland dispatch reports W G Lee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen warned a Western railroad strike might occur, citing a letter from October 21 urging conservative action against wage cuts and criticizing leadership for pressuring members toward strike. He assigns responsibility to general chairmen and warns of severe consequences for labor leaders if the strike proceeds.

Cleveland W. G. Lee Chisago Boléard Brotherhood Chicago Uged United States Railroad Labor Board Bill Lee Ledet Tve Scabes

Renewed Threats of Railroad Strike In Chicago

November 15 reports say leaders from two prominent unions held secret sessions. Chiefs and general chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen met to discuss possible railroad labor actions. Unions claim the railroad labor board may soon announce new working rules viewed unfavorably and notices of wage cuts could be posted this week.

Chicago Brotherhood of U. S. Railroad Labor Board

World powers laud American naval arms plan

Washington, November 15. Great Britain Japan Italy and France all approved in principle America’s sweeping proposal to limit naval armament. British head of delegation Arthur Balfour noted reservations on submarines and replacements while praising President Harding and Secretary Hughes. Japan’s Baron Kato pledged a defense focused naval reduction and indicated a plan for replacements and favorable ratios. French Premier Briand argued land armament limits must be discussed at the conference and urged an agreement to avert war. Secretary Hughes thanked allied officials for acceptance and adjourned a public session to reconvene later, with Far East talks set for Wednesday.

Washington, D. C America Great Britain Japan Italy France Arthur Baifony Continental Hall Harding Hughes United States Balfour Baron Kato Imperial Japanese Navy England Briand Far East Eres Brazin Yepan

Katy Receivership Aims at Early End in Texas

Dallas officials announce plans to end the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad receivership by January 1. Whitehead and road officers say arrangements are being perfected. In Chicago, riots erupt as 6000 striking teamsters walk out over wage concessions. Police report 20 riot calls and several badly injured strike breakers, with mobs clashing using clubs bricks and brass knuckles.

Katy Dallas Tex Missouri, Kansas & Texas Whitehead Chicago International Brotherhood of Teamisters Fitzmorris

Robert Hook Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison

In circuit court this afternoon the jury found Robert Hook guilty of stealing goods from a Cox car. The judge imposed a two year sentence in the state prison.

Robert Hook

Rose Pastor Stakes Freed by Federal Judge

Federal Judge dismisses government case against Rose Pastor Stakes, noted socialist and millionaire, who faced espionage act allegations from World War I era. The lengthy article includes weather notes and a quoted statement from W. G. Lee, president, plus garbled OCR text about labor groups and railroad controversies.

Rose Pastor Stakes Kansas City Milionaire Vat Falkenburgh

Cotton Consumption Rises for October 1921

Washington reports October 1921 cotton consumption by linters at 484745 bales, up from 401325 bales in October 1920. Census Bureau release notes the rise reflects stronger demand in lint trading and continued expansion of the textile sector.

Washington Census Bureau

Another man arrested in Paris burglary case

Police in Paris report the arrest of a fourth man, described as a negro nicknamed Depot Hunter, implicated in the Craig & Vaughn store robbery. He was part of the crowd that followed the Moberly bloodhounds but fled when dogs entered darktown, having been released from prison only about two weeks ago.

Craig & Vaughn Paris

Wabash Crossings Plan Questioned at Hearings

At a Jefferson City hearing the State Public Service Commission heard St Louis mayor's bid to force Wabash Railroad to abolish grade crossings. Wabash opposed the plan arguing it would flood tracks and create a sewer during high river stages. Engineer Noah Johnson presented photos showing August 1915 track flooding near Kingsbury Bridge.

St. Louis State Public Service Commission Jefferson City Wabash Railroad Des Peres Kingsbury Bridge

Wabash Seeks Elevated Track Over City Plan Costs disputed

At Hamilton Street crossing floodwater reached six to seven feet as engineers argued over a city plan for a low track near the Wabash and Rock Island lines. Wabash proponents favored an elevated route with an estimated cost of about 7.7 million dollars, while opponents predicted under two million with different bridge and viaduct considerations.

Hamilton Street Johnson Stana Rai Roads Jand Walls Des Peres

Revolt in northern Mexico threatens open warfare

Mexican revolt report from Calixo Cel Nov 15 states clashes spread along the line between Cantu support and federal forces. The uprising, which began yesterday, risks plunging Lower California into wider conflict against the Obregon government. In other notes, lodge business and a family trip are briefly recorded.

Calixo Cel Aexico

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