Wabash Railroad Wins Shop Suit in Missouri Case
State of Missouri v Wabash Railway Co concluded at Macon County trial with a verdict for the defendant after three days of testimony. The suit claimed failure to erect protective buildings for car shop workers, listing 290 counts, with potential recovery of 145000 dollars. the jury found for the defendant. Prosecuting Attorney O Bry an led the state. M Ws Lilly defended, expressing elation at the win as an early test of the statute.
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State of Missouri
Wabash Railway Co
Macon City
Girewit
Macon County
O'Bryan
M. Ws. Lilly
Lilly
Cal
B. Reed
Lits County
Chamber of Commerce backs amendment for state highway fund
The Chamber of Commerce highway committee met to back Amendment No 2 creating a state highway fund from auto license revenue. It claims no tax rise or license increase and aims to aid road work between Moberly and a neighboring area with support from both major parties.
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Chamber of Commerce
Moberly
Tmeunébe
Ayatni
State Highway Commission
Ranedolph County
Italian cabinet may resign as fascists push for power
Rome reports a fascist coup appeared successful with ministers quitting and the expected designation of Premior Wada and the entire cabinet. Mussolini, the central figure, warned his 800000 strong nationalists would fight for recognition, precipitating the crisis.
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Rome
Premaior Wada
Benito Mussolini
Prohibition Spurs Nationwide Thrift Says Bankers
Prominent bankers report a nationwide spirit of thrift driven by the Volstead Act. Savings accounts have grown in size and number since the dry law took effect, with increases attributed to Prohibition by financial officials.
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Qol
Vankers
Britain to pay United States large debt installment
The treasury department in London announced a second payment of about $50,000,000 to the United States on November 15 as interest back on the money borrowed. A similar payment was made October 16. The principal debt totals $4,277,000,000.
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Great Britain
United States
Treasury Department
London
Five Holgate Students Die in Ohio CarWreck
Five Holgate high school students were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio freight train struck their automobile at the Main Street crossing in Holgate Ohio. The victims, from Holgate High School, were all from New Bavaria about seven miles away. Bodies were mutilated beyond recognition.
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Ohio
Holgate, O
Holgate
Baltimore & Ohio
New Bavaria
Folgate
Salvation Army Drive House-to-House Solicitation Soon
In a Salvation Army drive the house-to-house solicitation begins next month to raise funds for an army corps in Workearly. Women named as team captains include Mrs George Mepple, Mrs Mebetlan, Homer Jamison, Mrs Ada, W A Rupp, TS, and others. Teams will be announced tomorrow.
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Salvation Army
Anny Corp
Wobkearly
Mesdamas
George Mepple
United States Marshal Expenditures in Western Missouri
A quarterly report to Washington shows for July, August, and September total expenses reached 191,078 dollars, the highest in the district. It notes 298 deputies earned about 75,000 dollars for railroad cante ra duty during the showmen's strike, with daily pay set at five dollars and four dollars for expenses.
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YO Marsital
OFBIO
Expanditares
United States Macstal
Missouri
Washingon
United States
Betting Even Money On Wine and Beer in Ohio
Columbus reports show thousands of dollars lay on bets that the beer and wine amendment to the state constitution will pass. Early in the day bets against the measure were withdrawn as betting centers across Ohio suggest a wets victory. A win would reflect on President Harding's administration in his home state.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harding
US Deputy Marshals Sworn In for Three Towns
Thirty two deputy United States Marshals were sworn in by the U S Marshal and are to be sent to Spring felc Trenton and Monett to enforce a court anti violence injunction. The new deputies will guard railroad property and handle disturbances between rail yard workers and strikers in the three towns.
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United States
Lok
Marshall
Springfelc
Trenton
Monett
Teniguett Court
Parshall
Weiner Roast Gains Noted Social Flavor in Seattle
The Intermediate Emleavor Sot ely of Luo Wirat Christian set e enjoyed a successful weiner roast yesterday evening. Guests and chaperones included Mrs Branham and Jer vitor with attendees Raymond Laine Louis Self Aerman Waele Opal Hager Irene Whitley Bessie Branham Bernard Tatum LeRoy Branham Laurence Dulaney Robert Pollard Russell Halley Lucile Tedford Clarence Mathews Irene Hinton Harold Crow Nadine McGanne slate Sall Teddy Hit Gene Stimper and Tielen Cleaton.
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Luo Wirat
Christian Sete
Seattle
Agdames Branham
Clecton
Jervitor
Raymond Laine
Louis Self
Aerman Waele
Opal Hager
Irene Whitley
Bessie Branham
Bernard Tatum
LeRoy Branham
Laurence Dulaney
Robert Pollard Russell Halley
Lucile Tedford
Clarence Mathews
Irene Hinton
le» Branham
Harold Crow
Nadine McGanne
Slate 'Sall
Teddy Hit
Gene Stimper
Tielen Cleaton
Pilfon Riding Spurs Protests Across London
A wave of pilfon riding in London prompts nationwide outcry as newspapers flag danger and social impropriety. Reports claim rides endanger young women riding on motorcycles and cite numerous smashups and fatalities since May.
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iLondon
England
Mrs Gibson to Tell Her Story on Day in New Brunswick
New Brunswick New Jersey October 27 Deputy Attorney General Mott says Mrs Jane Gibson will be questioned by prosecutors after a talk with her about witnessing a man and a woman at the Hall Mills murder scene. Investigators seek an old fashioned automobile seen near the crime and corroborating details asked by Mrs Hall's attorney.
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New Brunswick
Nyes
Mott
Mall- Mail
Mettt
Jane Gibgon
New. Brunswick
Jane Gibson
Hall-Mills
Alra Scout House
Delegaves
Womin
Mills
Gibson
Thea
New York
Frances Tall
Hatl- Mills
Henry Stevens
New “Brunswick
T. N. Fheiffer
Hath” Pfieffer
Wall
Jane G Gibson
Hall
Wdaward Hall
Joleandr Mills
Weather update hints at warmer Saturday forecast
An obscure weather note suggests Mary tonight. It mentions Saturday being slightly warmer with tonight easing into southeastern areas. The fragmentary text provides no precise figures or locations.
Enterprising drama event aids Moberly recreation fund
A community entertainment night presented by the theater group and local sponsors aims to raise funds for Moberly’s treasury while offering adults and youth a recreational evening. Artists perform for a nominal sum, serving as witnesses and instructors to attendees.
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Comnmiercial Coleg i Sinise
Harding Opposes Army Cuts in December Session
A Washington report notes President Harding warns against further reductions in the army and reiterates support for the current force of 126 000 soldiers and 12 000 officers. The piece contrasts wartime scale with postwar policy and mentions military condition concerns.
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Harding
Washington
Congress
Love Is All a Matter of Vibrations Says Scientist
Lucille Saunders reports San Francisco psychologist Albert Abrams claims love is governed by vibrations and electrical tests. He says marriages should be tested pre marriage to prevent divorce, describing vibrations as a physical law affecting compatibility, with different loves showing different vibrational patterns.
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New York
I. Albert Abrams
Aly
Globe
Loyars
John
Mary
California
Forsess
Wii
Dr Abrams
Hig
Jett
Striking railroad turmoil prompts marshal deployments
Kansas City reports a worsening strike situation with U S marshals rushing into western Missouri towns. Authorities warn of escalating threats and possible outrages including train damage as deputies guard key routes amid unrest.
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Housewarming Shower for Mrs Smith
The Rebekah Lodge held a household shower for Mrs WB Smith at the home of her parents on Quinn Street. The event followed a fire two weeks earlier that destroyed the couple’s country home and contents. Members presented $5 for Mrs Smith’s personal use as part of a generous gesture.
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Rebekah Lodge
Wb: Smith
M's
Stoner
Ey Quinnstreet
Kingsbury sells South Williams Street home to J C Cunningham
Robert Kingsbury has sold his home at 722 South Williams Street to J C Cunningham of the vicinity of Lark. The eight room modern house is described as spacious and desirable. Kingsbury and family will occupy the property next spring.
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Robert Kingsbury
Williams Street
J.C. Cunningham
Lark
Leusley Case Jury Tonight Amid Doctor Testimony
In the Steele v Leusley trial most witnesses today were local physicians who examined the Snodgrass girl. Defense questions about exposure risks drew similar answers that infection timing could not be determined. Dr Leasley testified near midday and more witnesses were to follow as the state prepared further proof. The verdict posting appeared likely this evening.
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Leusley
Steele
Doctors announce plan for disease curing clinic in New York
Berlin reports ten American doctors claim to have perfected a scheme for a disease curing clinic in New York. They say the clinic can cure anything and would target hereditary diseases and malformations.
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Berlin
Mewn York
Plan to Attack German Leader Prompted Police Rush
Oct 27 reports say soldiers and heavily armed police were rushed to the Wilhelmstrasse after intelligence indicated planned attacks on President Edetta and Chancellor a Wirth. The text notes roles for stenographer Wiss Opar and mentions attorney O'Bryan and Grimes, with a new duty starting Monday by Edsliion.
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Berlin
Wilhelmstrasse
Edetta
A Wirth
Wiss
Opar
Roletta
O'Bryan
Grimes
Mob Attacks Red Onion Restaurant Over Strike Tensions
A crowd estimated at 15 to 75 attacked the Red Onion restaurant on the south side of the Wabash right of way, wrecking the interior and firing shots. Stevens, the restaurant’s pro, was beaten with sticks and kicked. a witness affidavit described masks of violence and alleged poisoning as possible motives. Police and military officials promised to investigate and locate those responsible, with conflicting claims about soldier involvement.
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Stevens
Moby
Alla
Mov
Redick
O'Bry Boyney
O'Bryan
Halstead
the Democrat
Wabash
Moberly
State of
Missouri
Randolph
J. R. Walker, & Co
Miami Oklahoma couple wed amid festival prize draw
A fragmented local notice reports a couple’s marriage during a festival event in Miami Oklahoma. Prizes were offered by merchants and another couple also tied the knot at the same time.
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Miami
Okla
Hottest October 27 Reveals 80 Degree Peak
A weather note records October 27 hitting 80 degrees by 1 pm with the day described as exceptionally hot for the period. The unnamed source notes peak warmth and suggests a heat wave pattern for the region.
Unclear Local Conflict Report From Drumright
Ambiguous OCR note reports a tense Drumright confrontation with references to jelly beans and beans in fighting factions. It mentions a second engagement, a beating, antis objecting, and an attempt to burn a sash, with police involved and calls to service.
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Drumright
Okla
Polic
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