Tragic suicide of Trem Boone sparks local investigation
Trem Boone, a colored man, shot himself with a double-barrel shotgun on Franklin Street after midday. Police found him near the hen house. the weapon was fired close to his face, the shot severing most of his head. Boone, new to the area from Fayette Ho in recent months, had been married recently and was described as a steady worker though in poor health, with despondency cited as a possible cause.
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Trem Boone
Boone
Franklin Street
Doon
Miey
Fayette Ho
St. Joseph Abandons Municipal Electric Plant Plan
Mayor Molninich proposes buying electric current from St Joseph Railway Light Power Co to save about 15000 yearly, citing an outdated municipal plant unable to meet demand. A bond proposal to build a new plant was rejected at the recent election.
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St. Joseph
Molninich
Bandits Rob Jewelry Salesman in Chicago Heist
Chicago reporters say a jewelry broker Max Moser was robbed of about 200000 dollars worth of unset diamonds in a midnight hold up. He told police one robber boasted of trailing from St Louis and about 250 unset diamonds were taken from his wallet.
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Chicago
Max Moser
New York
Moser
St. Louis
Mosor
Marton T Skinner Dies at Home at 9 05
Moberly resident Marvin Skinner aged 64 or 65 died at his home 616 West Carpenter Street this morning. He leaves a wife two sons and three daughters. He was a Holiness church member and had lived in Moberly about three months. Funeral arrangements pending at Matah & Son funeral parlors.
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Mavion
Taylor Skinner
West
Carpenter Street
Arthur Skinnner
Roberts
Montana
Ruby Skinner
Moberly
Pearl Thompson
Lee Botts
Boyd
Mont
Investigation into destruction of giant dirigible G-2
A military board investigates the destruction of the giant dirigible G-2 in front of its hangar. Major EH A Strautt leads the inquiry with a report due late today. High wind pressure is believed to have torn the envelope while the balloon remained in apparently perfect condition. Injuries are described as satisfactory.
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San Antonio
EH. A. Strautt
Monte Crews Hurt in New York Car Crash
Word from Fayette states Monte Crews the Fayette cartoonist was seriously injured in a New York automobile accident. He was hospitalized and ordered to cancel all cartoon work for the present and may lose sight in one eye.
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Fayete' Q
Monte Crews
Fayette
New York
Golf Tournament at Country Club Today
Golf action centers on a return match between the Columbia Country Club and Moberly team at the nine hole course this afternoon. Eighteen holes slated with nine players per side, following a previous Columbia victory over Moberly. Local members and adults are expected to watch. Moberly lineup includes Lessner McCabe Walhot Ragan Dewitt Cave and Bary.
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Columbia - Country Club
Moberly Country
Alah Lanin
Columbia
Moberly
Columbian
Auras
President pledges help for farmers in new era
Washington quotes President Harding telling a crowd at Washington Court House Ohio that farmers will be among the first to gain substantial recognition in a coming era. Secretary Wallace notes the administration has already aided farmers by restoring prices and markets but admits current prices for farm products are still too low.
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Washington
United States
Blarding
Washington Court House
Ohio
Wallace
Hardine
Washington Administration
Same Fain Ieaders
France May Align With Russia In New Alliance
Paris reports a forecast of renewed Franco Soviet ties as Premier Poincare opens the way for improved relations with Lenine's government. Both trench press and semi official estimates indicate a possible alliance after two years of quarrel.
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France
Russia
Paris
Policare
Gove
Lenine
Arrestee Group In Kansas Charged With Picketing Links
Winfield Kansas Oct 18 seven men and one woman were served state warrants charging presenting and hindering common carrier. All posted bonds. Warrant subjects include Rudolph Burl Garl Ballew Bill Curtiss and others with the Scotts named in additional charges of assault. Also noted is a dispute over wages at a coffee stand in Ananas City offering cups at $1.
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Ananas
Not Guilty On Junction Violation In Federal Court
In Walter Lindseys court in Illinois sentences were handed for several traffic and narcotics offenses. J ames Inskey of Mount Carmel pleaded guilty to narcotics law violation and received thirty days imprisonment plus $100 fine and costs. Grove Smith of Benton paid $100 costs and G A Dorris of West Frankfort faced $200 in fines for prohibition law violations.
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Guiro
W. J. Smith
Mounds
Bud
Grove Smith
Benton
G. 3
Dorris
West Frankfort
Detectives Probe Widow's Testimony Amid Murder Case
Detec tives examine the widow Mrs Hall's testimony and other clues in a Somerset county murder linked to Rev. Talk and a foreign woman. Names like Beekman and Mills recur. letters from a novel are cited as context to the affair and possible motive.
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New
Brunswick, Ny
Daward
Flall
Hwo
Tre
Mills
Preiffer
Abe
Hall
Alterey
Wall
Hull
Beekman
Somerset Cou Lys
Philic
Teast
Besgins
Lecton
Heney
Conie
Physician Dies While Calling Near Hannibal
Dr. W. C. Quas, a local physician practicing about twenty years, collapsed and died while being brought to a hospital in Hannibal Missouri after completing a busy day. The cause appeared to be apoplexy or heart-related. the exact details were not fully clear.
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Hannibal
Sirleken
Hari Alwal
W.C. Quas
Deal
Peel
Railroad detective fired as three named Sedalia official shot
Sedalia Missouri October report states William Metts, a special officer for the Missouri Pacific, was fired on three occasions while on rounds in the East Sedalia yards. Bullets narrowly missed him. shooter unknown. Local notice notes a Democrat want ads mention results.
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Sedalia
William Metts
Missouri
Pacific
Jlite
Ear
John F Moberly Dies. Funeral Arrangements Incomplete
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of John F Moberly and references funeral arrangements. Details are unclear due to the damaged text, with mentions of a noon time and possible family names and places. Further legible information is needed to confirm service date and location.
Large U D C Meeting Draws Big Local Delegation
A large delegation is gathered for the U D C meeting with discussions of incoming trains and community plans. Speakers include Mrs Jo Wiggins and Mr Lamson as preparations and drives are organized to support local activities and a notable court case mentioned in passing.
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del di C
Earivenan
Wiggins
Lamson
Higeinss
Irmay Ty
Maride
Harvey Ay
Ata
Munson World Holiday Voyage Reports Mixed Signals
A garbled report from Buenos Aires to Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro notes a ship named Munson World docked for holidays. The text references a load of six tons and various ports, with unclear details on personnel or destinations.
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Ameri Cmaurleys
Cs Ae
Hoboken
Nudiy
Chicago P of Workers HL sentencing at Leavenworth
Report notes a group in Chicago connected to the local workers party facing prison terms after a Saturday round. Several members were sentenced to four years in the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth.
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Chicago
Wilfer- Ewens
Leavenworth
American Legion Continues the Fight Post Speech
The crowd cheered as speakers urged action against the administration. Supporters called for decisive measures while critics were noted as muted amid a rousing demonstration lasting several minutes.
Public Ownership Rally At Commonwealth Edison Meeting
A stockholders meeting in Chicago attracted about 1500 attendees with Samuel Insull presiding. He highlighted growth from 3700 stockholders in 1913 to 26500 on the meeting day and urged broad public ownership of utilities to promote fair dealing with customers and shareholders.
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Chienagan
Commonwealth, Dison Company
Samuel
Insull
Weather report notes fair night and rising temperature
The notice indicates fair conditions tonight with gradually rising temperatures. No precipitation expected as the region enters a warmer trend.
Noted Millionaire's Heir Faces Billing Worry in Battle Creek
In Battle Creek Michigan on an October day John D Rockefeller Jr. is referenced as the heir to the famous family fortune while questions arise over how he will pay bills amid a local financial concern.
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Battle Creek
Mich
John D, ‘Rockefeller
Harding Likely to Seek Second Term in 1924
A historical clipping notes President Harding expected to run again in 1924. The item mentions October reporting and implies his bid for a second term, reflecting early speculation about the 1924 presidential race and party prospects.
Pitched Battle in Ferryville Raid Over Prohibition
Prohibition officers clashed with alleged runners near Ferryville in a tent miles west of town. More than 40 shots fired. eight men arrested. 400 gallons of whisky 45 gallons greenshine seized. four automobiles and three rifles taken. two suspects escaped.
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Danville
J. Hattie
Ferryville
Harding Limits Rail Labor Board Reforms
The White House states President Harding will not urge abolishing the United States Railroad Labor Board despite pressure from Secretary of Labor Davis. Suggestions for amendments may be made to the 1921 act, but no recommendation to disband the board will be announced.
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Harding
PND
Rail Labor Board
Washington
Congress
Transporta
United States
Railroad’ 7
Davis Invas
Athens
White “House
Moberly Plays Macon Here Friday
Local notes indicate basketball game between Moberly and Macon scheduled for Friday with delays reported and attendance impacted by late arrival of players and extended starting time.
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Moberly
Macon
Highway maps show Moberly Quincy route via state roads
The map details a state road system linking Moberly to Quincy Illinois and to Paris New London Hannibal and Monroe City with routes 10 and 9 noted for key connections. It highlights the Moberly Quincey road line as a primary path for travelers toward central destinations.
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MoBerlty
Marshall
Nui
Kans Sah
Eler
Moberly
Quincy
Illinois
Paris
Monroe City
Pmyra
Arie
New London
Hannibal
Lo ‘Monroe
Ity
Coast Guard Sinks Liner After Fire and Harbor Sentries
TheCity of Hon our, a once luxurious liner, gutted byfire, sank after 25 cannon shots from the coast guard cutter Shaunce. The incident occurred in the Pacific with the hull submerged at 200 fathoms. Mrs. Ernest Fawkes and Miss Barbara were among attendees at the UDP Gc convention in Mines.
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Coast Guard
Dies City of Honour
Shaunce
Ernest Fawkes
Hannibal
Barbara
Mines
Local Fair Prizes Listed With Various Categories
A scrambled OCR fragment lists prizes for a fair or exhibition. It mentions categories such as best female and best turkey gobbler, general prizes in multiple divisions, and cash awards like first and second place, ranging from $1 to $5. The text references farm products and produce judging without clear dates or full context.
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