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Newspaper

Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1923

Page

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Municipal Luncheon At Gillespie's Café Promotes Community Unity

Moberly civic leaders announce a large municipal luncheon at Gillespie's Café on Tuesday November 20. Mayor Rothwell urges citizen attendance to discuss city conditions and public enlightenment while committees organize ticket sales and arrangements for a broad turnout. The event aims for a high attendance and unity among residents and local organizations.

Alobery Fielding Gly Kimpie Morth Mourth Street Triof Plaketa Wil Eos Rotary Chip Mie Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club Propia Ftella Rothwell Lothea Nayle Sam Morrow

Patterson Bank Cashier Vanishes. Bank Closed and Search Underway

Patterson Missouri bank of Patterson closed on bequest of its board. Cashier Clas P E Kinder disappeared late yesterday prompting a search across southeast Missouri. A general warrant for Kinder's arrest on embezzlement charges was issued and a state bank examiner from Jefferson City will audit the bank. The institution capitalized at 10 000 with assets around 8000 and serves the 125 population village 127 miles south of a major city.

Patterson Wayne Eoutey Jefferson City Kineder Kinder Hanig le Cota Kindér Cte

High Steppin in High Society Tonight

Crowds fill the venue for Dr. Wolfe's talk on motor society and reform. He denounces slang and vices with forceful, principled rhetoric and modern illustrations. The topic tonight promises provocative, conviction-filled sermons. Public urged to attend.

Dapliat Hyiungelist Wolfe Dr. Wolfe

Missouri Bandits Haul $20,000 on Viaduct Robbery

In Kivens City Kansas, bandits seized $20,000 from a messenger on the twelfth street viaduct and fled in a waiting automobile after the robbery. The incident occurred as a teller or guard delivered funds to a partner. The robbers escaped with the cash and vanished from the scene.

Missouri Bandits Kivens City Kans Boauktore Messengger Twelfh Street

Five Bandits Rob Local Payroll Office

Five bandits armed with sawed off shotguns held up the Consolidated Controls payroll office in Collinsville hiring a theft of about 14 thousand dollars. They fled by automobile along the National Old Trail road toward St Louis, twenty miles west, with no register noted.

Gollinguilla Consolidated Contros Soa St.Louis

Road meeting set for Monday night on highway seven right of way

President CLC Hon issues call for a chamber of commerce meeting Monday evening to seek right of way for highway seven from Cir e north to the Macon county line connecting with the northern stretch out of Motechery. Invitation extended to county court members chamber of commerce directors and landowners along the route. Division Engineer A R Towse will attend to provide information.

Clc Hon Chamber of Conmeres Cclock Cire Macon County Moétierly Martey Streat Menmtiers Chamber of

Missouri Convicts Caught After Sewer Escape Attempt

Two Missouri state prison inmates Dave Bartlett and Thomas Seminary were recaptured after attempting to escape by wading through a sewer. They were found chilled and soaked in cold water, with a sewer mouth blocked to prevent further escapes.

Missouri Jefferson City Missouri State Prison Lars Dave Bartlett Thomas Seminary

McAdoo Friend Says He Will Run for President

Judge David Rockwell, McAdoo campaign manager, announced from Chicago that W G McAdoo will seek the Democratic nomination. He said McAdoo is “the one great figure now available” and that Rockwell arrived from Ravena Ohio to set up headquarters.

Chicago McAdoo Nomina Lion David Rockwell Hiinoia

Twain Birthday Ground Purchase Plans in Kansas City

The Mark Twain Memorial Park association motors to acquire land on Twain's birthday with canvassing in Kansas City St Louis Jefferson City and other towns. Officers include Mole Coming editor Cosmos editor Ronald Thompson Banner News editor and W T Knox superintendent. A landscape report will guide tentative plans as funds grow toward the purchase.

Twain Mark Twain Memorial Park Acansas City St. Louis Eleferson City St. Charles Eltys Mole Cosmos Onttary W. T W. Knox Keasnyver Ronald Thompson The Banner News Treasury Malk Twiin Worida

Edward C Short Dies After Long Illness In Moberly

Edward C Short died early this morning after a long illness. He lived in Moberly since 1879, migrating from Blair Charles Mo. He was 65, worked with his brother Pat in business for over forty years. Surviving are three sisters Kate Mary Annie Short and four brothers Mike Pat William Short Thomas Short Prescott Amy. Funeral at 9:00 AM Saturday at St Johns Catholic Church with high Mass Father McNeill officiating. Interment in St Marys.

Kate Mary Annie Short Mike Pat William Short

Four Die as Train Strikes Auto Near Prazeyburg Ohio

Four men from Columbus Ohio were killed when a Pennsylvania passenger train struck their automobile near Prazeyburg Ohio on November 15. The victims were riding together in the vehicle at the time of the collision.

Walton Cleared in Oklahoma Senate Impeachment Proceedings

C Walton received no money in the Contokawa bribery case hearings before the Oklahoma senate court of impeachment. Dr FE T Bynum, former executive counsellor and key witness, testified as the court aired bribery details.

Walton Oklahoma City C. Walton FE. T. Bynum Senate Contokawa Bynun

Oklahoma Senate Impeachment Court Hears Clemency Evidence

Testimony in Oklahoma impeachment proceedings discusses parole and pardons granted by Governor Waikori to those charged with murder and statutory offenses. The board of managers says they will present evidence of possible inducements but deny pursuing inducement to grant clemency.

Oklahoma City Waikori Oklahoma ‘Senate Board of Managers

France considers seizure of Hamburg port over Crown Prince

Washington reports France weighs drastic action to force delivery of the former crown prince from Germany. Paris seeks British support but will act alone if refused. Officials describe Paris’s aim to deny Hohenzollerns a comeback and avert a new war, with steps if Britain stays idle.

Washington France Prdnt Hamburg Ian Poincare Great Britain Europe Britain Poincareau Germany Wilhelm Paris Hohenzolerns Aelion Paineare

Bell Co Opens Exchange for Public Open House

Southwestern Bell Company invites residents to tour the telephone exchange next Thursday and Saturday. Manager Ay Smith says visitors will see equipment such as cables, wires, ringing machines, batteries and relays and learn how service functions. The program aims to strengthen public cooperation and better understanding between subscribers and staff.

Southwestern /Bell Company Arrangin House Ay. Smith the Telephone, Company Bard Molberly Vieini Smith Puis Newt Ovale Mutual Uiderstanding Betaveen Hs Hatter Pergang- Making Rip Bre Soulwestern Bell Company Empany

Eugene V Debs Improves After Heart Attack

Terre Haute reports a slight improvement in Eugene V Debs condition after a heart attack. Debs suffered a breakdown leading to hospitalization with his wife Mrs Debs by his side. Physicians say he is past the danger line and may be out of bed by end of next week if no complications arise.

Terre Haute Tnd Eugene V Debs Ind Eugene “V. Debs

Fifteen Hurt in Chicago North Shore Train Collision

Fifteen persons sustained injuries, four seriously, when a Milwaukee electric train crashed into the rear of a Chicago elevated train in Evanston today. Investigators cited faulty brakes and dense fog as contributing factors.

Evanston Chicago Northshore Milwaukee “Electric A. Chicago

Denounce Ku Klux Klan Promised by Both Parties

In St Louis on November 15 Congressman Harry Hawes said both major parties will denounce the Ku Klux Klan as dangerous to public order. He noted presidential candidates condemn the organization but differed on motives and emphasis.

Ku Klux Klan St. Louis Novic Piblia Harry Tie Hawes wWext Pwish Democratic Party

Midway Department Store Opens New Social Dance Feature

The Midway Department Store announces a winter series of dances for employees and friends. Dances will be at the Fourth Street Tea Room with a special program by Blanche Odell Cavender and an orchestra. The event starts at the evening hour with elaborate refreshments and popular tunes.

Fourth Street Tea Room Moberly Mss Blanche Odell Cavender Alowha

Rothwell Arrival Sparks AG Candidacy Talk in Missouri

Hamp Rothwell, noted figure from Columbia Moberly and Jefferson City, arrives amid speculation he may seek the Missouri attorney general race this year. His past positions and regional ties fuel local discussion on a potential candidacy.

Missouri Alttorney General Hamp ‘Rothwell Ofolumbia Moberly Jefferson City

Fragmentary political note from Jefferson City Democrat Tribune

A partial notice discusses a candidate in the general race. The text references “Tramp” and a possible entry but remains unclear and noncommittal about current plans or timing.

Hi Didate Filokat Jefferson City

General O'Ryan Attacks Forbes as Crooked

General O'Ryan accuses Forbes of corruption and conspiracy in a heated exchange. The report cites witnesses and notes claims about donations linked to a 1922 fall of Mortimer, with denials of a rift over financial suspicions.

Victor of Middle Grove Dies After Illness

Victor of Middle Grove died this morning after a long illness. He was 67 and survived by his wife, one son Lloyd W. Victor, and one daughter Mrs. Faris Stephens, both of Middle Grove, plus two brothers. Funeral services will be at 11:30 AM Saturday at the Christian church in Middle Grove, with Rev. Owings officiating. Burial will follow in Bugle Cemetery.

Lloyd W. Victor Faris Stephens Middle Grove Tve Brothers Victor Moberly Wis Christian Church Steve Owings the Bugle Cemetery

Womans Physician Flogged in Warrigburg Night

The town of Warrigburg reports a physician assaulted by six masked men who accused him of wrongful conduct. He was leaving a barber shop when attacked and robbed of his belongings. The doctor, who is named Smith, says the charges are unfounded and has complained to the sheriff.

Washington Em Ryan Forbes Ryan Bushy-Smith Q'Ryan Col Fork Mortimer Bean Warrigburg Smit Snap Raleigh Hare Anen Jr. Smith

Uncle Diek Keeps Watch Over East Side Flats

In New York City a six story East Side building owned for 26 years by “Uncle Diek” draws tenants with a $5 per room rent when he bought it. He offered a $600 prize for the first twins born in his building and Mrs. Jacob Berger recently won. Since Diek’s ownership began, 227 babies have been born there each summer.

Tandiord New York Yandlorad Diek Jacob Berger Tinele Dick

St. Louis Youth Indicted for Murder After Feud Links

Gilbert Brooks 15 was indicted for second degree murder in the stabbing of 17 year old John Cottingham Tuesday night. Police say the killing ends a feud between rival boy gangs spanning ages 12 to 17.

St. Louis Gilbert Brooks John Cottingham

Goods recovered from Ess household linked to theft

Sheriff reports investigation into thefts tied to a Michigan City case. Items stolen from A J Polloeis store were recovered after a woman, Mrs Ess, hid merchandise in her home. both she and Mr W Ris were jailed and face charges as prosecutors plan further action.

P Jon Michigan City Sion Oatshow Posse Michigan Mr. Ess Jai Auto Michigan Ots Dily Bol Civy Hiss Stringer Stringers Tiga Ess Riss

Father and Son Day at Rotary Club Meeting

The Rotary Club observed Father and Son Day during the weekly luncheon. Members brought a father or son, introductions honored Rev. Wolfe and Rev. Lamb, with J. W. Jones presiding. A. By Chamier spoke on education while a court suit kept a member away. The burlesque troupe performed a Halloween stunt.

Rotarians Ghamier Butias Circuit Court Room Evangelist Wolfe Ear Hay Pearple Stephens Oak ‘Auster Sickel Poe Weis Reques Tanes

Weather forecast notes fair tonight with colder north and east

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight with a drop in temperatures in the north and eastern portions. No significant precipitation is expected and winds remain light.

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Gillespie’s Rothwell A.W Ta Jn Atlantic City New York Central Trades and Labor Council Ccollege Cerature John T. Coughlin Trengh Ero Ite ¢Ollese Labor College Wolfe Baptist Chive W. G. M’adoo Tiedaras Wilson Edward C. Short Thhess Prenctr’ Gove Hiram Johnson Hiram’ Johnson Bell CO Midway Department Store New Move Hwamp Rothwell O’ryan Avimer Brecause Victor Or Calver Ewe Essel Aptorn Alt Rotary Club Regula Re Wolfe Lamb
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