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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1923

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Oklahoma Lifts Martial Law After Statewide Rule

Governor Walton announced the end of statewide martial law in Oklahoma at 10 am. The legislature, in a special session, debated impeaching Walton while pledging anti-Klan laws with teeth to curb fear and religious hatred amid two years of lawlessness and testimony of beatings and military court actions. The session named Linehouse as speaker amid the power struggle.

Oklahoma J. GC. Walton Aldrich Bale J. G. Walton Walton Linehouse Ww. D. McBee

Fragmentary Report of Hair Color in Engineer Scene

Disjointed lines describe hair dyes or unusual hair color in an engineer setting. The text notes red hairs in a comb and references to Wallace, suggesting an unexplained origin for the color. No clear incident or context is provided.

University Expert to Judge Farm Predictions Show

C. Em. Carter from the extension department at Aguen tral College University of Missouri will arrive November 18 Wednesday afternoon to judge the Farmredicts Show. Carter specializes in farm crops and will assess the quality of products on display during the afternoon judging session.

C. Em. Carter The Aguentral College University of Missouri Alex Carter

Sturgeon Farmer Purchases Riggs Farm at Auction

Dr A B McGomas bought the 20 acre Joe Riggs farm near Sturgeon at public auction last week for 70 dollars per acre. It is noted that shortly before Mrs Riggs death in 1920 he refused an offer of 184 dollars per acre for the property.

A. BR. McGomas Joe Riggs

Harding Estate Valued At 486565.66 In Ohio Inventory

In Marion Ohio the estate of late President Harding is appraised at 486565.66 with assets including personal property 4254.88 money 24895.90 securities 406794.09 real estate 46720 and stock in Warding Publishing Co. A supplementary report on the publishing company holding will be filed later, according to probate court records.

Marion, O Harding Warding Publishing Co

Burlington woman carried to Moberly in custody

A Burlington resident, 18-year-old since June, was arrested here last Friday night in Wabash with a young man. She is jailed in Younsville awaiting transfer to Moberly. The accompanying boy is jailed on vagrancy charges likely to be upgraded. police describe her as a difficult case for her age.

Burlington Pallee Burling En Dn

Forest fires rage across Michigan and Wisconsin

Fires sweep northern Michigan and parts of Wisconsin with hundreds of firefighters battling blazes. A night rain aids efforts while timberland losses and danger near homes near Michigamme, Iron River, and Saginaw loom, and trains slow through smoke weakened bridges.

Ispeming Mich Dmariqueite Wisconsin Henry Mord Michigamme Here Lake

Gold Hairpins in Edgar Wallace's Bedroom

New York City report of a divorce hearing in the W E D Stokes case. Witnesses recount a wealthy engineer Edgar Wallace and Mrs Trelen Ellwood Stokes entering his apartment at 83rd Street and going to a bedroom, with a maid noting a comb and brush with red hair, and no gold hairpins found.

New York City T. Wallace Trelen Ellwood Stokes Dil Han Payne W. E. D. Stokes Wallae

Kirksville youths’ preliminary hearing reset to November 5

Roderick King and Perry Balmer, Kirksville students charged after an assault on Gene Williams, appeared in Moberly before Justice Wi F. Stone. The case, initially misdemeanor, was upgraded to felonious assault as attorneys for both sides arranged a new date and bond of 1500 dollars each. The defendants were escorted by school representatives and bondsmen Martz, Sarmon, and Wright.

Roderick King Perry Balmer Kirksville Gene Williams Moberly Wi F. Stone Winter & Chamier Dafanse Witt, Stringer Jey Feffries Justica Stone American School of Osteopathy da “Pet Martz Tk. R. Sarmon TR. Wright Mr. Sarmon Parhool

Memorial Park Fund Received From Kansas City Benefactor

The Mark Twain Memorial Park Association reports a $1002 contribution from 7W.S. Rickey of Kansas City toward the Missouri gifted son memorial for Mrs. Roy Brooks currently temporarily unavailable.

Mark Twain Memorial Park Association S. Rickey Kansas City Missouri Roy ‘Brooks

Indiana Governor McCray Subpoenaed for Bankruptcy Hearing

Indiana Governor McCray faced a federal bankruptcy summons in Fort Wayne issued after a petition asking his declaration of bankruptcy. McCray offered to testify before the grand jury while noting his farming as his principal occupation. He planned to attend the West Baden governors conference and a Washington meeting with President Coolidge, but the subpoena to Wayne delayed his travel. The Marion grand jury probe into finances proceeded slowly as McCray offered to recount his story if called.

Indianapollis Warran T. McCray Indiana Wayne Ind McCray United States“marshal States District” “Court Federal

Circuit Court Proceedings Cover Divorces and Custody Rules

Proceedings in the circuit court today included appointing Ros Quin as commissioner and continuing the Redick O Bryan case. Pearl Bailey versus George Tyailey resulted in a final decree of divorce with child custody to the mother and alimony set at 150 dollars monthly. The court also addressed other cases including Paul J Holtsnider and Lowry et al, with continuance granted.

Clieuit Ros. Quin Dennnis Hogan John Waesster Redick O'Bryan Madtar Pearl Bailey George Tyailey Nat H Paul J.holtsnider Lowry

Huntsville Legion to Stage Comedy Night

The Huntsville American Legion plans a comedy show titled Mare and Mrs Politician to be presented November 26 by local talent. The event includes old fashioned music by Henry Taylor and Bob Shifflett with Miss Mary Randolph, who recently underwent an appendicitis operation at Woodland Hospital.

Huntsville Post Americhan Legion Will Bresenil Osfat ‘Huntevills Henry Taylor Will Bob Shifflett Mary Randolph West lPraiklin Woodland Hospital

Batted for Cunningham and Bentley in later innings

In a sparse recap the sequence shows Kenny Cunningham and Bentley batted late for the Yankees and Giants. The fragment notes scoreless innings with unclear framing but indicates substitutions in the eighth and ninth for New York and San Francisco, ending without decisive runs.

Cunningham Bentley

Sinking tanker off Florida coast prompts rescue effort

Reports say the tanker Hyerett is sinking off the Florida coast as the steamer Gomal and cutter Saukee push to aid. The crew of 30 has taken to lifeboats as radio messages confirm the situation amid frantic rescue attempts.

Key West Fla Hyerett Florida Fadio- Quessages Gomal Saukee

Tragic rail bus crash at Atwater Ohio claims five lives

Atwater Ohio October 11 a fast Pennsylvania express plowed into a school bus carrying eighteen children at Lambert crossing. Five bus passengers including four children Mildred 14 Harold 9 Verna 8 and Richard Silva were killed and several others injured. Driver Lewis Cline 42 in critical condition and two others in serious or minor condition. A second collision near Hepburnville killed three and injured seven others.

Atwater New ‘York Meveland GC. G Shaw Threa Mildred Harold Verna Lawrence Ravenna Varna Thelma Benshoff Margaret Kunts Julia Wanelk Ate Stanieke Richard ‘Silvahi Lewis Cline Steve Waneik Stanley Benshoff Williamsport Acreale Hlenburnville Tun Here Tucas Hepburnville Geo Ault Sarah Wall

Doc Cook to Face Trial in Fort Worth Fraud Case

Dr Frederick A Cook famed for declaring the North Pole discovery faces federal fraud charges in Fort Worth Court. He and about twenty-one associates are accused of mail fraud in connection with the Petroleum Producers Association promotion. Bailey to serve as chief counsel and Judge Kitts presiding. witnesses expected to exceed prior mail fraud cases.

Port. Worth Tex Frederick A. Cook North ‘ Pole Federal District’ Court Patrolem Cook Hag Hedge Jovn N. Kitts of Toledo United States Joseph, Weldon Bailey Triad Post-Office Department Gasenhagen Denmark North ‘Pole Iby Natiour

Lane Of the Farm Exhibition Shows Entertainment and Location

Fragmentary notice outlines a bill of entertainment and the location of various exhibits at a farm event. It mentions Lane as part of the setup and suggests a schedule or lineup for the display. No dates or full names are readable.

Farm Products Exhibit And Events Schedule

A list outlines next week events at Farm Products including poultry and auto shows on Reed street, garden and fruit displays on Reed, a concert by Edward Keating, vaudeville acts, and circus stunts. Other attractions include a checker championship, tug of war, horseshoe pitching, and a Better Baby contest staged mid October.

Edward Keating the McCormick Vaude- Ville Reed Street Far West Quartette Edward Keating Chevrolet Cowboy Johnson Reed Street Clark Street Rollins Prodneta Salvation Army Reed-street Fifth Chamber of Commerce

Man Leaps to Death From Hotel Eighth Floor

James I Hurley, 50, of 915 Prospect Ave Kansas City, leaped to his death from the eighth floor of the Frederick Hotel at 312 East Ninth Street shortly after 9 PM. He had just arrived from Savannah Mo and asked to leave his bag. a night clerk saw him taken to the eighth floor and a patrolman recovered his hat and a piece of shelving paper on a fire escape. A whiskey bottle was found in the hallway. Weather reports showers in some areas with warmer readings in the east and south.

Kansas City Jamees I. Hurley Prospect Avenue Prederic East Ninth Hurley Walter ‘Beal Savannah Joe Grayson Beal William Etzold Robert Treadway

Liquor Smuggling Ring Uncovered From France

New York customs officials seized 96 barrels after a longshoreman broke open a barrel labeled hidea from the French liner Chicago. Inside were 48 bottles of Scotch apricot brandy and other spirits. The discovery points to a larger smuggling operation bringing thousands of cases into the country.

New York France Chicago

Yanks Beat Giants as Ruth Hits Two Homers in World Series

The New York Yankees defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2 to even the World Series. Babe Ruth hit two home runs, one to the upper right field stands and another to the lower right field tier, with Erin Ward and Pipp contributing runs. Herb Pennock pitched for the Yankees, holding the Giants to key hits while McQuillan struggled on the mound for the Giants.

Ruth Giants Ifield Erin Ward Herb Pennock Fomer Red_ Sox Yanks Hugh McQuillan McGraws Erin Ward Wees Ruth Ft MD Yankees Bancret Scotts Roller Groh Ona Bounder Anning Schang Snyder Scott Young Dogan Emil Meusel Stan Ball Spot Ward Cunningham Kelly Pennock Frisch Kourth Stan Pipp Youn

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