Moberly Men Inspect Paving in Columbia for Asphalt Material
Nineteen prominent Moberly citizens visited Columbia to assess Kentucky asphalt brick as a street paving option. They inspected South Fifth Street and College Avenue, noted its smoothness and hardness, and reviewed six letters of endorsement from mayors and engineers in Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee. The group noted wearing qualities and growing strength with traffic, and Moberly plans to pave Coates Street with potential white way lighting.
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Moberly
Columbia
South Fifth Street
Maple Avenue
Broadway
College Avenue
the Tribune
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
Coates Street
Columbia Tribune
St Louis Elder to Probe Rev McGehee Case in Missouri
The St Louis presiding elder Rev M T Haw to investigate Rev C D McGehee former Haven Street pastor amid circulating reports affecting his character. McGehee, linked to the Ku Klux Klan, has been absent from the annual conference with no explanation.
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St. Louis
Rev. McGehee
Sikeston
C.D. McGehee
Haven Street Methodist “Episcopal Church
M. T. Haw
St.Louis
Mr. McGehee
Mr. Haw
Charles D. McGehee
J. B. Godhey
H. P. Crowe
W. FB. Brown
Luther E. Todd
Marvin Z
Ivan Lee Holt
McGehee
Haven Street
W. F. McMurray
Baby Louise Lonnette Born to Local Family
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lester Krb at 718 Burkholder Street. The eight-pound infant is named Louise Lonnette with the family expressing happiness at the arrival.
Bloodhounds Trail Suspected Farmhouse Prank
Bloodhounds were brought to a farm twelve miles northwest of Palmyra to trace disturbances blamed on spook activity. Investigators found a bell-like device and prank items, with family members suspected of wanting to sell the farm and move to town. No conclusive proof tied anyone to the occurrences.
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H.-G. Steuniptar
Patisyia
Palmyra
Ghorifty
Ccuusa
Asa Favuler
Stimpfer
Faimes
Mys Levy
Philadelphia
Straampfer
Strumpfer
Canada
Voodoo Doctor Confesses Murder of Pretty Nurse
Pittsburgh police report a man described as a voodoo doctor confessed to killing 18 year old nurse Miss Hsia Barthel. Her body was found under a porch with a weighing block and a playing card clutched in her hand. Authorities say the suspect claimed a dispute over payment led to the murder. Her employer Dr. Ros Marshall defended her character amid rumors.
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Pittsburgh
Hsia Barthel
Miss Barthel
Death
Savage
Ros “Marshall
Miss Ban
Remonstrators Seek Attorneys in Street Improvement Fight
Remonstrators on Coates Street seek legal counsel as they prepare to challenge the proposed resurfacing. Street talks claim they hold frontage majority but need the majority of property owners and footage. Non resident owners, many with no stake, are unlikely to influence the outcome.
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Coates
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Debate in Columbia
Telegram from Kentucky Rock Asphalt Co. official Edy Willett explains road work claims. Macon road used Kentucky rock asphalt and has deteriorated. local tourists report the Macon road gone to pieces. Wabash Railroad starts laying rock asphalt on Coates street crossing, but not the Kentucky product per Dunlop.
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Dunlop
Kentucky Rock ‘Asphalt 'Co
Edy Willett
Coateat Street
Macon
Ag+ phalt, Company
Wabash
Moberly
Ale
Columbia
Kentucky Rock
Kentucky
Coates
Woman Confessed Killing Priest in Greek Catholic Church
Reports say 42 year old Kr s Struynsky, described as handsome, was summoned to be examined after shooting and killing the Rev Basil Stepsink, 4, at the St Michael Church. Worshippers scattered as the incident startled the parish.
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Chicato
Ma Struynsky
Beautiful
Gestareny
Basil’ Stepsink
St. Michael, the Archangel
Fragmentary notice hints at a crime and court path
Garbled OCR text suggests a police inability to determine a crime's cause and mentions a woman and a plant or substance. The fragmentary lines reference a solemn ritual or event and names like Bath and Teadis Lie, but details are unclear and unresolved.
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Arash
Railroad Collision Leaves Twenty Injured in Aurora
Twenty people were injured in a railroad collision between two trains near Aurora and Chicago. Both trains derailed, with passengers reported to be treated on site and at local hospitals. authorities have not released a full casualty list.
Oklahoma Legislature Secret Caucus on Impeachment Push
Oklahoma legislators held a secret caucus during a special session to discuss impeachment of the governor. Walton supporters claim a bold move gained senate traction, while opponents and Ku Klux Klan rhetoric cloud the effort. State leaders seek enough votes for a two thirds impeachment, with Republicans including James A. Harr backing Walton’s camp.
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Oklahoma
Counsidor
Walton
Saite
Hyery
James A. Harr
Remor
Benatar Lo
Farris
Campaige
Ku Kluxtan
Senate
Stokes Feud Costs Million in Ongoing Battle
New York millionaire W Stokes faces a costly feud with Alelen Widwaod Stoke. A Chicago indictment over a slander claim preceded a second court session in New York. The dispute, spanning five years, has drained one million dollars in legal fees and judgment fears.
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W. Stokes
New York
Alelen
Stokes
Ing. Stokes
Chica
Two Football Players Die After Weekend Games
Sunday Willows Revue reports the deaths of Bay captain MareS, age 30, of Central High School Cleveland after a tackle caused tobacco to lodge in his throat during a game. Also reported is a University of Cincinnati center, aged 30, dead from injuries sustained in Saturday play against Lexington and Det. 8.
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Willows
Mares
Age Bay
Central High Achool
Cleveland
Lexington
Pritt
University
University” of
Cincinnati
Automobile Show Plans Discussed by Louis Hunt
Louis Hunt, chairman of the committee arranging the Farm Products Show automobile exhibits, asks dealers interested in a real car display to meet him at the Chamber of Commerce rooms this evening. Plans will be formulated for the exhibits at that time.
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Louis’ Hunt
Train Fatality at Hinkley Street Crossing
James T Tuley, 141 Collins Avenue, a courthouse janitor, was killed instantly when struck by Wabash passenger train No 2 near Hinkley Street crossing. Sheriff Milam and Constable Branlam witnessed the incident. Deputy Coroner Dr Martin McTeltan to hold an inquest tonight at the courthouse.
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James T. “Tuley
Wahbe
Tuley
Collins Avenue
Hinkley
Wabash
Milam
Branlam
Anr
Mahan & Soi
Narro Aly
Martin
McTeltlan
Food Costs Rising in U.S. Cities
Government data show wholesale and retail food prices climbing across 20 cities from 1918 to 1923. Increases ranged widely with Chicago and Washington reporting notable gains while cities like St Louis and Kansas City posted smaller rises.
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Washington
Off
Bureau of Labor
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Pation
Trousten
Texa
New Ofrleans
Richmond
St Louis
Indianapolis
Los Angelés
Women confess to five interstate auto thefts in Missouri
Elizabeth Luttrelle and Samuel King, both of Missouri, confess to participating in five automobile thefts during the past months. They are held for federal prosecution under the Dyer Act after police traced a stolen Ford to a North Grand Avenue auto sales office in St Louis.
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Sti Louis
Elizabeth Battrelle
Sie
Missouri
Alinais
Samuel G. King
Brookfield
Decatur
King
Springfield
Missing Brookfield loot tied to Lincoln County cases
Chillicothe reports link Sept 25 Ford robbery in Champaign Michigan to arrests. Miss Luttrelle and King admit numerous minor thefts including auto tires parts and a Brookfield house burglary. A sweater and skirt worn at arrest are said to be part of Brookfield loot.
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Chillicothe
Champaign
Street Commissioner's Work Improves Junction Turns
Commissioner Galbreath and his force improved street corners at the Junction, at Wisk avenue and Kirby street. The work earned commendation from auto drivers and removes many excuses for accidents, greatly improving the appearance of both streets.
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Galbreath
Wisk
Avenue
Kirby
Poultry Show Plans and Exhibits Announced
Jim Helman superintendent of the poultry department at the Farm Todness Show arranges free poultry production films at Grand and Fourth Street. Exhibits include 400 exhibition coons and ready-for-display coops. Hall of Curios to display rare articles from older families. Salvation Army building used for household products. Local groups compete and supporting acts from Chevrolet Orchestra Baylor Music Company and Witten Music Company named.
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Jim Helman
Grand
Fourth Street
West Road
Highee
Wighee Street
Jeff Davis
Chevrolet
Ebony
Baylor” Muzic Company
Witten Music Company
Court Dismisses Cases and Reforms Parole Violations
The state dropped the election case against H A Mc Gahe and nolle prosequi terms in the Hubert Minor rape matter. Lester White and Clay juveniles on parole for theft were jailed for violating parole by smoking, with an additional court hearing slated for tomorrow.
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Nelle
H.A. McGahe
Sienaeas Nelle
Stringer
Oda
Nolle. Prasse
Hubert Minor
Tine
Lester White
On Clay
Arrest Warrant Rumor Fails in Missouri Holding
A chaotic message reported Ed Ricerbe was sought by St Louis police for an alleged shooting of two women. A later note from the St Louis police chief said the warrant was refused, and Ricerbe was instead held for carrying a concealed weapon.
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Mo- Lerly
St. Louis
Ed Ricerbe
St. Lonis
Noi
Wastak
Ang
Aun
S Louis
Weather Brief Warm Spell Ahead for East and South
A brief fair spell continues tonight with a trend toward somewhat warmer conditions Tuesday across eastern and southern portions. Forecast calls for lighter winds and dry skies in those areas.
Lloyd George's Canadian Tour Altered by Fatigue
Montreal October 8 Lloyd George canceled parts of his planned speech schedule after revealing fatigue from the long tour. He limited daily deliveries to one speech and ordered curtailment of functions in Ottawa Toronto and Winnipeg. His secretary said the journey has become fatiguing and it may be unsafe to push on.
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Montreal
David
Lloyd, George
Imprin
Lloyd George
America
Ottawa
Toronto
Winneneg
W Althew
Federation
Willian ‘Green
United “Mines
Kansas City Blues in trim for big series with Orioles
Wabash No. 3 reports the Kansas City Blues traveling with a special coach to their home grounds for a key series against the Baltimore Orioles, a strong rival to the world series.
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Wabash No. 3
Kansas
City
A F L Fights Third Party Movement At Portland Convention
PortlandOct 8 The A F L announced intense opposition to the third party movement during the convention. Delegates demanded the unseating of William R Dunne of Butte Mont for supporting Foster while calls for dismissal grew from federation leaders. Brisk debate was predicted over endorsing farm labor aligned politics as the annual gathering continues.
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Portland
ASR. of L
Farme
Peter J. Brady
Bank of New York
Portlana
Ore
William
Dunne
Butte
Mont
Alps
Wii. Z
Foster
Woman's Love Linked to Eddyville Prison Slayings Evidence
A confession reveals Mrs. Lillian Walters 21 the widow of Motte Walters helped plot an escape at the Western Kentucky Penitentiary Eddyville. Three convicts took over the mess hall for four days fighting guards and militiamen before the escape attempt failed. Police released fragments of the confession indicating lovers involvement and weapon use in the deadly incident.
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Louisville
Vand
Eddyville
Lillian
Walters
Tex
Motte
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