Mrs Webbs Husband Suspected in Grand Jury Probe
In White Plains on October 3 a grand jury investigates Mrs Gertrude Gorman Webb's death. Mercury found in organs by Dr A O Gettler but causation unclear. Dr William J Meyer testified about a deathbed confession and poisoning suspicions. Relatives contest Mrs Webb's will leaving $2,000,000 to husband Charles Webb.
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White Plains
Gertrude’ Gorman Webb
Wm. J. Meyer
Distict
Rowhind
West Theater County
Meyer
Neyer
Millionaire Stokes Indicted in Chicago Conspiracy Case
Millionaire Stokes and attorney Daniel Nugent lead a group indicted by a Chicago grand jury on conspiracy to defame Mrs Helen Wilwood Stokes. Others named include Jon Brunner, Robert Lee, Ray Pouber, Mrs Mattie Tomson and Harry Tapeley as they allegedly visited certain houses in Chicago. The indictments were returned in court at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millionaire Stokes
Chicago
Mra
Witaine
London Queues Shape Daily Life in a Crowded City
An article describes how Londoners form long queues for nearly every activity from royal weddings to church services. It notes indoor and outdoor lines dominate daily life with wait times of up to ten minutes or more, and contrasts British patience with American views of queuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oct. S
Lontoney's
Liam
Methodist students outnumber others at University of Missouri
Methodist students outnumbered peers from all other denominations enrolled at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Figures show 1054 Methodists, 905 Baptists, 622 Presbyterians, 202 Christians, with many other faiths represented in smaller numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University of Missouri
University
Yo M.gal
Barricaded convicts hold prison off for two days
Eddyville Ky October reports say three inmates, holed up in a prison mess, resisted guards with gas bombs grenades and torchfire. The standoff persisted as state authorities delayed action until the arrival of the board of charities and corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville
Atterton
Joni Chulter
State Board
Chiarilies and Corrections
Merderer
Kent
Missouri University President urges limits on student cars
Dr. Stratton J. Brooks, new University of Missouri president, asks parents to remove student automobiles or require return of the family car. He recommends monthly allowances under 50 dollars for essentials, 25 dollars for other expenses, noting excess spending harms academics.
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Columbia
Stratton J. Brooks
New
University of Missouri
Brooks
Missouri
Oklahoma University
Hconge
Nome
Agricultural Show at Huntsville October 12 1923
Huntsville high school's vocational class hosts an agricultural show on Huntsville streets October 14 1923. County Agent John Howat leads the effort with Huntsville Commercial Club support. Last year’s event drew a good crowd and this year aims for larger attendance and a refined exhibit of field garden fruit and poultry with premiums and contests for riders drivers and races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville High School
Huntsuilte
John Howat
Huntsyie Commercial
Gavia
Contests and Prem Bonus Invite Slips Noted
Fragmentary note invites participants to a show and a contest for a prize. It mentions county involvement and dates around October 12 but text is garbled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Bonis
Ig Oped
Indiana Governor McCray Probe Opens in Marion County
The grand jury in Indianapolis Marion County began an inquiry into the governor Warren Fe McCray's financial affairs. United States Commissioner Charles W Moore acts as special prosecutor replacing regular prosecutor Evans, while Evans is excused as McCray's son-in-law. The panel may limit inquiries to McCray dealings with the Marion National Bank or broaden to all governor financial transactions.
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McCray
Tndianapolis
Marion”county
Chas, W. Moore
United: “States
Evans
Marion National Bank
McGray
Mat. Bank
Stolen Bonds Recovered by Illinois Cow in Field
An Illinois cow found stolen state bank bonds worth up to twenty thousand dollars buried in a farm field near Jonesboro. Four boys carried the money to a local bank in St Louis, where detectives linked the loot to an August 1919 robbery. The same band was later captured after a Royalton bank raid, with mature Liberty bonds valued at 130 dollars indicating prior flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Jonesboro
Elksville
Bosgie
St. Louis
Royalton
Wlcaville
Liberty
Railroads hire 1.95 million workers this year gains noted
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1,954,687 railroad workers employed, about 605000 more than last year. Trainmen average $189 per month, up from $180, and other classes show earnings gains. Also noted is Gene Williams being ill in hospital and social visits by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ollie Reed Starts With Only Sixteen Dollars
A fragmented report describes Ollie Reed beginning with $16 and rising to notable achievement. The text includes disjointed references to stock, world, and a Michigan Agricultural department, with unclear connections and stray phrases.
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Ollie
Reed
Wehitlas
Purdie Agricultural
Dlaity
Michigan University
Untitled Local News Fragments From Springfield and Peopled Tales
A garbled dispatch reports several events including a Missouri Democrat involvement and a Chicago connection. It mentions a veteran, a fatal attack near McWinney, and police arrests of a couple linked to a broadcast tracing. Tsao Kun’s election as China president is noted with international context.
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Pekin
Tsao Kun
China
Northep Tari
Tsao Fain
Aiicts
Referee Reverses Call in Light Heavyweight Bout
In Columbus Georgia Det G Young Stribling an 18 year old night student joined a light heavyweight match night crowd. The referee initially ruled a decision but later changed it leaving spectators debating the outcome.
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Columbus
Det
G. Young Stribling
Chain Plon
Lloyd George greeted by huge crowds in New York
crowds in New York greet Lloyd George as he arrives by police boat and motorcade. Thousands wave American and British flags, confetti fills Broadway, and the city hall procession draws vast cheers from more than 100000 people.
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New York
Lloyd: George
Kauin
Abether
Leo Alin
Macon
Lloyd George
Broadway
Amercian
Fron
France
Woolworth
Tish Republic
Weber Fron
Waldor Hotel
Paven
Cro Awd
Sig George
the Waldorf
George
Icome
Halparth
Lomnons
Ambiguous Fight Outcome Debate Over Draw and Victory
The article reports a disputed verdict in a ten round bout. Promoters and Stribling's team argued Vertlite declared the contest a draw while Vertlite and observers claimed Young Stribling was the winner.
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Stribling
Vertte
New German Cabinet Set for Announcement Tonight
Berlin report says Chancellor Stresemann aims to unveil a compact cabinet in a late announcement. The tentative list includes Stresemann as chancellor with Gessler as foreign minister, Brauns over labor and industry, Luther for economy, Von Oppen for food and agriculture, and Fuchs over posts and railways. several portfolios may remain vacant.
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Berlin
Stresemann
Gessler
Brauns
Luther Saaa
von Oppen
Fuchs
Weather forecast fragment indicates fair night and frost
The fragment notes generally fair conditions with little temperature change tonight and possible frost in the northeast region. It hints at Saturday with no major shifts in temperatures.
Air Races Draw Large Crowds in St Louis Event
In St Louis on October 5 the international air races attracted large crowds with attendance reported at 21 000 yesterday and an estimated 254 000 today. Officials noted total receipts of 140 dollars from the event held at the Houls Flying Field.
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St. Louis
Owith
International Air Rasces
Houls
Air Board
Omaha Man Wins 250 Kilometer Aviation Race
Jack Atkinson of Omaha Nebraska piloting a Benanca monoplane won the Aviation Country Club of Detroit race at Bridgeton St Louis Flying Field. He finished about ten miles ahead of Perry Hutton of Wichita Kansas who placed second. Four of seven starters were forced down by engine trouble during the contest but no crashes occurred.
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St. Louis
Bridgeton
Mon
Jack Atkinson
Omaha
Neb
Aviation, Country Club of
Detroit
Perry Hutton
Wichita
Kane
Hutton
Mrs Doyle Adams Visits Son and Attends Fair
Mrs Doyle Adams went to visit her son this morning and to attend the fair. The note mentions a family visit and attendance at the local fair.
Columbia Streets Make Good Impression With Asphalt Surfacing
A group of about one hundred Coates street property owners toured Columbia to learn about cold rolled asphalt. Officials praised the surface as perfect and durable, noting its use on campus streets and in brick areas. The visit highlighted positive reception and planned paving plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates
University
Democrat
Coates Street
Columbia
Cf Columbiae
Tak
Twenty Enter Checker Playing Contest Details Missing
Twenty entries listed for checker playing contest with referee Carl Haynes described. The fragment references Rower's Department and state affiliation but lacks full details or results.
Governor Walton Wins on the Second Bout in Oklahoma
Court actions delayed impeachment proceedings and a restraining order halted state officials from certifying election tires amid a planned second meeting of the state legislature. District Judge Phelps discontinued the petition, while Governor Walton secured a temporary restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Winson
Oklahoma
City
Phelps
Sunday School Teachers School Planned at Bourth Street Church
The Bourth Street Methodist Church hosts a six day teachers school for Sunday school pastors and superintendents. Instructors are noted as first class professors and competent for college teaching. Out of town attendance is expected with many studying the courses offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata Mméetines
Bourth Street Methodist
Drea m of prizes at Weber Ice Cream event
During the past week at the Weber Ice Cream Co event several winners found a silver dollar in their ice cream. Names mentioned include Mrs Paul Farman Miss Ed Mae Sefféns Miss Katherine Chilan Mrs Lee Reynolds and Alma Lydia Sours. Mrs John Noel and Miss Mary and Mrs Nat Thomas attended the Madison Street fair today.
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Weber Ice Cream. Co
Paul Farman
Ed ‘Mae Sefféns
Katherine Chillan
Lee Reynolds
Ailsa Lydia Sours
John Noel
Mary
Thomas
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