Parole Violator Described After 1920 Chicago Drift
A parole violator from Centerville, Mateer, formerly of Camp Logan Texas, and Leavenworth prison, drifted through Chicago and Livonia where he played baseball. Officers Faydre and Gray offer reward for information identifying him and locating him after his 1920 violation.
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Centerville
Leavenworth
Henry Faydres
Virgil Il Gray
Camp Logan
Texas
Chicago
Livonia
Nokher
Midgets Top Memphis in Turkey Day Grid Upset
The Midgets defeated a strong Memphis high school team 20 to 0 on Thanksgiving, ending a drought of play weeks. Memphis pressed hard but the Midget defense held, scoring all points as basketball looms next season for the school. Mrs J L Warnick traveled to Kansas City Monday for shopping.
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Strongigh
Memphis
Memphis Eys
Hawna
Seapom
Harding to Confer About the League
President Elect Harding invites numerous national leaders to Marion Ohio to discuss United States policy on the League of Nations. Senators Reed Johnson Borah Knox Lodge and Hoover Taft and others across political lines will attend in informal sessions aimed at forging a definite plan with broad American support.
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Harding
Coun
Marion
Ohio
United States
League of Nations
Reed
Johnson
Borah
Knox
Hitelwock
Lodge
Herbert Hoover
William Howard Taft
League to Raise Armies Praising Forces for League Will
The League of Nations council urges member countries to supply a required number of soldiers to enforce its will. Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, and Armenia are named as places where troops may be needed. The text hints the United States might decline the mandate, a point emphasized last week.
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Council of the
League of Nations
League
Polland
Lithuania
Ukrane
Armen
United States
Rockefeller Gifts Half Billion to Public Causes
John D Rockefeller announces philanthropic gifts totaling 575 million dollars. The donations support education medical research and public welfare aiming to benefit the majority of people.
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John D. Rockefeller
Refugees Flee to Constantinople Amid War Surge
Thousands of refugees flee from Russia to Constantinople after Bolshevik advances against General Wrangel. Allies attempt relief but aid is insufficient. Many are aboard ships awaiting land shelter, facing starvation and deteriorating conditions. Reports say hundreds go insane from hardship amid great disorder and chaos.
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Rus
Constantinople
Wran- Be
Sepinras
Slot Machines and Punch Boards Vanish in City
City officials served notice Monday that all slot machines and punch boards must end their season immediately. The machines suspended operations and gambling of this form will be scarce. Rumors indicate larger-scale gambling exists in the city, with calls to curb and stamp out gambling and prevent a national evil.
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Gamband
Doctor Lee Haynes Injured by Stray Shot in Eye
Dr. Lee Haynes of Kansas City was struck by a stray shot while hunting near Liberty about a week ago. The bullet passed through the eye, lodging behind the ball, and may threaten sight in that eye though he can distinguish light from darkness. Doctors have not decided on removal unless complications arise.
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Lee Haynes
Kansas City
Liberty
Mary
Unnamed Man Arrested After Flirtation Brought by Wife
A New York City case last week ended in the arrest of Douglass Cruikshank after he struck up a flirtation with a woman across the aisle. The woman proved to be his wife, whom he had deserted fourteen years earlier, and she identified him. The incident led to further complications with Mae Oo Denpart and Rene Redcotakter, to whom he had also been unfaithful.
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Douglass Cruikshank
New York
Ember
Ign
Mae Oo Denpart
Rene Redcotakter
Thanksgiving Bale Attendance Sets Town Record
A very large crowd gathered for the Thanksgiving bale event this year with generous inlays shared for the occasion. The turnout topped previous years as the community celebrated the seasonal event with shared meals and local activities.
Rose Bonbeur Painted Portraits in Fens Region
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal Rose Bonbeur described as a farsous painter associated with a woman figure and regional references. Details are limited and unclear due to garbled text.
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Rose Bonbeur
Missouri voters approve multiple amendments and road measures
Observers note most amendments and propositions passed in Missouri. Amendments 2 38 4 6 7 8 11 15 and Proposition 13 carried while Nos 1 9 14 failed. The Bone Dry Amendment No 18 won 61 299 votes and No 6 Good Roads Amendment 233 498. Voters also approved No 4 allowing a 50 cent tax levy for road districts by 35 277.
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Missouri
Court actions mark November session with few trials
Circuit Court dispositions show no major trials, many cases dismissed or continued. Divorces awarded custody and alimony, several venue changes, and a few settlements. Notable entries include custody rulings in Heavlin and Chapman cases and nolle in Ramsay assault.
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Circuit
Fred
Demry
Nola Brundage
John Febus
John Thompson
Sullivan Co
May White
James Johnson
Sullivan
Letitia Starnes
George Henry Starnes
Joanie Williams
Alva Williams
Charles H. Morton
Benjamin C Deane
George W. Leeper
Maggie Leaper
Stella Heavlin
Joseph Heavlin
Grant Williams
C. M
State Court Docket Updates Involving Assault Cases And Pleas
The docket lists State vs Hade Burns and Roy Fleshman for assault with continuances. Fannie Mitchall pleads guilty and is fined five dollars. nolle as to Fannie. State vs T A Stevens shows parole. Venue changes involve Big Creek Coal Co with damages from Adair and related proceedings.
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Hade Burns
rState
Raymond Mitchell
Fannie Mitchall
Raymond
Nolle
Fannie
Roy Fleshman
T A. Stevens
Vincenzo Tassiva
Big Creek Coal Co
Adair
Braymer Approves School Bond Issue 266 to 11
Braymer voters approved a $45,000 bond issue to erect and furnish a new school building by a lopsided 266 to 11 vote. The landslide suggests strong demand for new quarters or continued turnout for a single-position stance.
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Braymer
Milan Drug Store Robbed Through Roof Window
J. R. Morehead drug store in Milan was entered at night through a window near the roof, avoiding the night watch. The burglary likely involved local suspects and mirrors a flurry of petty thefts in the area. A buckshot warning has been raised as a prevention measure after the incident.
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J. R. Morehead Drug
Milan
How to Preserve Blooms in Sand for Ten Days
A method suggests burying two blooms in a box of clean dry sand for ten days to preserve their color. The remaining flower is described as a permanent keepsake after this treatment.
Big Fire Destroys La Plata Store and Adjacent Shop
A large blaze killed at the rear of a prominent fal onery store in La Plata last night destroying that business and the nearby big ladies' teddy to wear shop of Tansil, Grantges & Co. The loss is estimated at $100000 with only partial insurance.
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Traus
Tansil, Grantges & Co
Candy Store Luck Gift
A playful scene in a candy shop where Lucy asks for an extra piece of candy as luck protection. The storewoman previously gives Lucy an extra piece with every purchase and Lucy now asks for one without buying.
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Lucy
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
Forecast for Nov 29 to Dec 4 calls for generally fair weather with possible rain or snow midweek. Temperatures expected to remain normal for the period across the valleys.
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Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Patent Granted For Three Handed Clock Dial
A new patent describes a three handled clock dial that shows the day of the week, the day of the month, and the hour of a missing clerk’s anticipated return. The device alerts when the office will resume.
Public Sale Notices for Pending Auctions
Public sale notices list potential sale dates and participating bidders. Names such as Beau Koopter Henry Harmon John L. Smith Bert Davie appear with dates like Dec 9 Nov 29 Dec 5 and a Monday reference.
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Conan
Beau Koopter
Henry Harmon
Johnl. Smith
Bert Davie
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J. L. Warnick
Kan City
Citizens Bank OF
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Rockefeller
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Unionville, Missouri
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Federal Reserve Bank System No. 8
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Cashier
the Circuit Court
Lewis W Campbell
Mary E. Campbell
Bertha FE
Chapman
Geo. Chan
Adde Pruett
Thomas E. Pruett
John H. Tellsworth
Virgil Baugher
Nat
Bank of Commerce of
Seattle
Wash
Putnam County Supply Co
W H Campbell
C. C. Hall
Sarah Lawson
Oliver Francis Lawson
Kohl Grocer Co
D. L. Husted
Vasa
Eldon Ackley
Nalle
Nathan Hufford
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Viares
War Sock
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Cereetues
Erapeesen
Tota
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Marshall National Bank
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LA Plata
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