Successful Highway Meeting Draws Substantial Local Support
A Chamber of Commerce gathering in Moberly last night drew strong attendance from residents of Moberly Huntaville and surrounding farmers along two proposed highways toward Cairo and west. H Frank Holman led discussions endorsing a maintenance fund and plans to clear rights of way and underground rail crossings. Committees will report findings to Holman as contracts target October 1.
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Chamber of Commerce
Huntaville
ClVton
Alan Crom Caire
H. Frank Holman
Chalran
Highway Commission
Wentsville Road
Powhatan Mine
Cairo
Movney Wireet
Lok
Sluis
Ava
State Commission
Impeachment Motion Hinted Over Porto Rico Governor
Washington reports Commissioner Davila of the Porto Rican commission says impeachment will be introduced if Governor Reily is not removed before Congress convenes. He cites ample proof of maladministration and says letters from a high Harding official could thwart any dismissal.
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Reily
Harding
Three Arrests Tied to 1928 Chicago Bond Heist
Dallas police hold one man and two women in connection with the disappearance of about 250000 in Liberty bonds from a Chicago bank in 1928. One suspect was nabbed in a sagahovel in Latvia, another woman was taken from a Tulsa Oklahoma passenger train as it entered the terminal.
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Dallas
Tex
Chicago
Soga
Tulga
Okla
High School Yell Leaders Elected Today
High school students elected their yell leaders in a football season event. The announcement signals a new student leadership group to guide pep rallies and game-day cheers for the upcoming schedule.
Senator Thomas Watson of Georgia Dies at 60
Washington Sept 2 Senator Tom Watson of Georgia died suddenly at his home after an asthma attack. He had attended a recent senate session but grew weaker, ate a hearty dinner, then suffered a recurrence of the seizure. Funeral services will be held Thursday in Thomson, Ga, with interment in the family plot at Thomson Cemetery.
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Thomas Watson
Georgia
Washington
Tom Watson
Walsett
Watson
Senate
Hls
Win
Thomson
School fund drive races heat up as leaders named
Principal Meredith announces results from a fundraiser split between girls and boys. Leaders Billy Cor Charlene Larson and Clarence Mathews were chosen from seven candidates for the assembly. The final date to turn in funds is set for Thursday as competition remains spirited.
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Billy, Cor
Charlene Larson
Clarence Mathews
Meredith
China’s debt crisis leaves Beijing strapped for loans
The report notes China owes about $2.09 billion with $440 million unsecured and taxes rising. Foreign debt is tied to the Nishihara group in Japan and provincial seizures hurt revenue. Customs remain under foreign control though a small monthly income may aid payments. Military costs dominate spending, limiting funds for development.
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Pekin
China
Legation
Nishihara Banking Group
Japan
Antu
Ithe
Wu Per-fusely
Chang Tso- Lin
Legless Villard In Chicago Kidnappers Case Dies
In St Louis on September 26 Jacques Villard, editor and linguist, who had escaped a Chicago kidnapper gang two years earlier, is found dead by his own hand at his home. Villard, described as legless, had been kidnapped at a railway station in Chi te.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Jaeques ‘Villlard
Killen
Villard
Chite
Missouri
Ransom abduction of Jacques Villard in Chicago 1920
Jacques Villard was seized after leaving the LaSalle Street Hotel in Chicago on December 27 1920. He was held for days by armed abductors demanding a ransom, guarded constantly, jewelry stolen and a $700 check cashed. The captors moved him to an unknown location before releasing him. Detectives suspect publicity influenced the case though no real motive or treason was revealed.
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Jacques Villard
LaSalle Street
Chicago
Ios
Villard
LaSalle Atreet
Tumdrsdown
Tehement
Willard
Ohan Gig
German Waters Cleared Of Mines After Long Eradication
Report states German seas cleared of World War II era mines. Work began February 1919 to remove 7000 to 10000 mines planted in the North and Baltic by German forces. Result: waters freed for ships from Kiel Hamburg and Dantzig to operate safely.
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Mertin
North
Baltic
Kiel
Hamburg
Dantalg
Rony of Chet Jones Expected to Arrive Tomorrow
A message reports Rony of Chet Jones is expected to arrive by No 3 tomorrow afternoon. Cecil Ones died while soul hunting near Aarain Michigan Sunday. His body to be taken to the home of sisters at 322 South Ault Street. A night letter suggests funeral arrangements to be guided by a yellow note. Relatives here expect a Thursday afternoon service at Coates Street Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr C B Bovine.
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Cecil
Aarain
Michi
Ault
Atreet
Coates Street Presbyterian
Bovine
Funeral of Mrs Fox Held After Six Weeks Illness
Mrs Fox, mother of Mrs Wins Blegers, died Sunday after a six week illness. Funeral service held at the residence at 2 o clock. Interment followed at Blinwood.
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Johnson
J. Ww ‘Fox
Wins ‘Blegers
Miss Carol Greasley Earns Noted Feature in Globe Democrat
A MoBerly girl named Miss Carol Greasley received a favorable write-up in the Globe Democrat today. The article highlights her recent success and early entry into a local film project.
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Mise
Carol
Greasley
G ‘Globe “Democrat
the Democrat
Tim Neo
Plans for joint conventions in Wichita October 16 18
A garbled report outlines plans for a Wichita convention event dated October 16 18 with mentions of speakers from Oklahoma Watonga and other places. The text references the Midwest Conference and various speakers and logistics but remains incoherent.
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Wichita
Midwest
Otrem MuUssoud
Allies Issue Ultimatum to Turks Over Neutral Zone
London reports say Allied admirals in Smyrna delivered a sharp ultimatum to Mustapha Kemal's Turkish forces demanding withdrawal from the Strait neutral zone within forty eight hours. British forces near Chanak in the Dardanelles face a tense standoff as Kemalist troops reinforce positions and threaten to resist.
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Straits
London
Smyrna
Mustapha Kemal
Ito
Chanak
Dardanelles
Wales
Near East
Arkansas Day and Educational Meeting Planned in November
The Arkansas Educational Association designates November 10 as Arkansas Day and marks the second 1922 meeting. U S Commissioner Wigert will present a statewide school system survey. Dew Wilbert Bretwell of Columbia University is a noted speaker. Efforts seek special railroad rates for attendees.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
State” Educational
Wigert
United States
Digert
Dew Wilbert
Ks ‘Bretwell
Columbia University
Fifty One Veterans Sleep in Des Moines County Jail
Fifty one old soldiers from the National Grand Army encampment slept in the county jail in Des Moines, Iowa, after finding suitable sleeping quarters cramped in the jail. Sheriff W E Robb hosted them, supplying meals of ham and eggs before they headed to attend events this week.
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Jai Des Moines
National
Grand Army
W.E. Robb
Pictures of U. Be Wend Dig N ity to Court Room
A report notes the room’s dignified appearance with wall flags and portraits. A fine picture of Supreme Court members was funded by business men and arrived from Washington today for display alongside the presidents Harding and Wilson.
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U. Be
National’ Flags
Harding
Wilson
Supreme Court
Washington
Ford Plans to Beat Its Own Record
Detroit reporters note Henry Ford announces plans to build 6000 cars per month or 200 cars daily, aiming to surpass the company’s previous production record. The statement, attributed to Thea Bowa, highlights an aggressive output target.
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Ford
Detroit
Henry
Thea Bowa
U S Government Supports Freedom of Straits Policy
The United States government reaffirms its stance in favor of freedom of the Straits and protection of travel and religious rights. Secretary of State Hughes responds to an inquiry on the Allies proposal to the Turkish Nationalist government.
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Ofvrayal
Hughes
Mary Garden breaks Monte Carlo banks in tale of luck
Chicago reports tell of Mary Garden who allegedly raked in roulette chips at Monte Carlo. Aaron Wolff, the Chicago drug company president, describes Miss Garden as winning repeatedly as high rollers watched, until the bank was broken and the croupier cried out.
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Chicago
Mary Garden
Monte Carlo
Avas
Europé
Aaron, Wolff
Mary
Miss Garden
Wolff
Court Met Here For Monday Session
The county court met today with Judge Noel presiding. It was ordered to take possession of the elderly Mrs. Sallie Noel's land and vacant lot to provide a home, using proceeds for the benefit of a suitable occupant in Moberley. The court invited Perry Epperly to attend the state association of county judges meeting in Springfield, Missouri on October 4-5.
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Eesy - Court
Jonsé
Sallie
Noel
Eldly
Bitye
Perri Epperly
State Association of County ‘Judges
Springfield
Infant Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Lewis
A baby girl was born at 1:00 pm today to Mr and Mrs A B Lewis of 715 Farrot Street. The infant lived a little over an hour and died this afternoon. Burial took place at 4:00 pm in Perche Cemetery near Clark.
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Bor
A.B. Lewis
Farrot
Perche
Clark
Marriage License Issued in Missouri to Mae Dodson and William Wright
License issued today in Independence Missouri to Mae Dodson of Moberly and William Wright of St Louis marking a formal marriage.
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Mae,Dodson
Moberly
William Wright
Louis
Injunction Trial Set For October 5 In Chicago
Chicago announces the injunction trial is set for October 5. Sept 26 report mentions attorneys and negotiations aiming for an agreement, with further steps to be taken on the date.
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Chicago
Daugherty
Whey
Can' t Grab' Booze- Outside ie Mite Dacai cabinet at today
The fragmentary note indicates a chaotic scene outside a cabinet or venue with a failed attempt and unclear timing. Authorities announced a bevy of measures as the event unfolded, but details remain uncertain.
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Ie Mite Dacai
Lions Field Dedication Planned for October 6
Fragment shows a Lions Club field dedication event set for October 6. Mentions donations and club members, with references to schools and athletics but text is garbled.
Ben Swipe Sells Parm Near Sl Ander
A sale valued at $16,700 involves Parm Near Sl Ander, with Ben Swipe identified as buyer and party to the transaction. Details are limited but reflect a completed exchange recorded in the period’s notice.
Daugherty Leads With War Paint On Scene
Fragmentary text mentions Daugherty with war paint and a discussion about a wanes situation. Weather notes predict partly cloudy tonight becoming unsettled in the northwest with low temperatures around one degree.
No Baby Clinic Scheduled Yet for Tomorrow
Fragmentary notice notes a clinic event in Centralia and Moberly with a Wednesday date in October and mentions Mrs Louie Hwen and her daughter Geraldine amid unclear context.
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Louie Hwen
Geraldine
Centralia
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