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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23
FOREST PARK LAKE Is
SCENE OF A TRAGEDY

The first tragedy from one of
summers greatest pastimes oc-
CURED at the Forest Park lake Friday
evening.
Ernest KroggeI drowned while
swimming in the park. He had gone
to the park with his brothers to go
bathing. They had been swimming
for quite while, and his brothers
had left the lake to dress when the
terrible accident occurred.
kloggel was about fifty or sixty
feet from the west side of the lake
near the dam when he started going
down. His brother, Richard, alarm
ed by the cries, ran to the spot from
the other side of the lake; but before
he could reach anywhere near the IA
tai spot it could not be determined
exactly where Ernest had gone down.
George Bridges and a host of other
swimmers dove with tireless efforts,
endeavoring to locate the body but
were unable to find the drowned man.
finally grab hooks were obtained and
after an hour of frenzied work the
body was grought up.
Artificial respiration failed to re-
vive the life that was so tragically
lost.
The remains were taken to the Ma
han e. Son undertaking parlor and a
coroner's inquest was held Saturday
.morning.-Moberly Democrat.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23
JUDGE JOHN 7. WHITE.

Among Keytesville visitors last
week was Judge John 7. White Of
Springfield, candidate for Supreme
Judge. In 1916 Judge White was
selected by the Supreme Court as one
of the commissioners provided for by
the Legislature to assist the Court in
getting up with the docket. At that
time he was selected out of thirty able
competitors. In 1917 he was re-elect-
ed by the unanimous vote of the
seven Supreme Judges as a recog-
milton of the able work he had done.
Judge White was born and reared on
a farm in Green county and worked
his way through college, graduating
with highest honors. He practiced
law in Springfield for rs years.
The opinions he has written, as
Supreme Court Commissioner have
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23

Charles Sterner, "a years old, Key
tesville, Mo-, federal prohibition Of
ficer, was shot and critically wounded
at $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
when prohibition enforcement agents,
headed by Gus. o. Nations, Federal
enforcement officer, raided a saloon
on the grounds of the Sharpshooters'
Park and Club at Lemay Ferry and
Telegraph roads, two miles south of
the city.
The shot was fired by one of sixteen
men who were in the bar when the
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23
"a FREE AIRPLANE SHOW
TUESDAY. JULY FOURTH

Keytesville, through the generosity
of number of its business houses,
will invite all who can come to at
tend the big free, airplane show here
Tuesday, July 4. Several thrillers
are promised for the show which will
take place in the afternoon. No
charges of any kind will be made.
The exhibition will include bomb
dropping, wing walking, hanging
from the ship by the performers
teeth, and viii end with a parachute
drop.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23
Doctors Man Will Die-Ofces Mistaken Party Hodup
Men, Authorities Say in Explaining Shooting

When the word rceeivedin Keytesvle of the shooting
Charles Audrey Stener ST. Louis the entire city shocked
almost beyond While expected that Mr. Stener
would later meet with mishap in the performance OF his
duty the fact that he had been laid low by assassns gun
brought all At the time OF going Wednesday
word had been received Mrs Serner reported that
the doctors gave but slight hopes for Mr. Senes recovery The
following is the account of just what happened and where
The best wishes of the entire community with the brave
little woman Mrs Serner who went St Louis the train
after receiving the message of Mr. Stenes being shot
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23
WHAT WILL ENGLAND
SAY ABOUT THIS?

London - Twelve British soldiers
have been massacred by the Turks in
the neighborhood of the Dardanelles,
according to semi-official dispatch
from Athens received here tonight.
The men were taken prisoners during
the raid by Kemalist bands on a
weak British detachment.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23

received most favorable comment
from judges and lawyers in every
part of the State. In his candidacy
for the Supreme Judgeship he is be
ing actively supported by lawyers in
more than. 100 counties and in the
large cities. He is receiving this
support not alone because he is
pleasant and and agreeable gentleman
but because it is the belief of those
supporting him that only the ablest
men should be elected to the Supreme
Bench and that he merits the Demo-
cratic nomination on the distinguish
ed record he has made as commits
sioner.
Judge White met number of peo-
pie in Keytesville and spent the day
in other parts of the county where
he was most favorably received.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23
WHEN HE'S ONLY ADDLED.

One Of the saddest sights Of nature
is smart aleck of eighteen trying to
give the impression that he is hard
boiled egg.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23

Mrs. w. w. White entertained the
ladies Aid Society Of the Presbyter-
ian church Wednesday afternoon.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23

Mrs. H. E. Bartz win leave Friday
for Kansas City for a few days visit
with her mother, Mrs. Mary Allen.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coll Of Dalton
spent Sunday here.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23

Mrs. yelma Clark Of Gait is the
guest Of Miss Helen Thrash this week
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1922-06-23

Rev. Carter DeWeese viii preach
at Union Chapel Sunday at 1880 a.
M, also in the afternoon, Immediately
after the Sunday school. Everyone
invited to bring their dinner and
spend the day with Bro. Deweese.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
CONGRESS MET YESTERDAY FOR
 BRIEF PERIOD

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21. = Con gress convened at noon yesterday with the usual formalities observed in both the Senate and the House, The Senate was in session only 13 minutes, adjourning without admin istering the oath of office to Mrs. Felton, of Georgia, or any other new members. Action on the resignation of Senator Newberry, which takes effect today, was also deferred, since Vice President Coolidge had no op- portunity to read the announcement to the Senate In the House ap- peared the usual harvest of new bills and resolutions, all of which were promptly relegated to committee. Six new Representatives, elected to till yacaacias.~ sworn~-in~- QAt of respect, however, to the late Sen ator Watson, of Georgia, and to Congressman Nolan of California, both Senate and House adjourned until today.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR ASKS FEDERAL AID
 IN KHAN ACTIVITIES

WASHINGTON. Nov. Tablespoon, ding to request by Governor Park CT, of Louisiana for Federal aid in meeting situation created by the Ku Klux Klan which, the Governor stated, was receiving help from the outside, President Harding yester- day assured the Governor that the United States authorities would give full cooperation in all cases where Federal interests are involved. Fol lowing a conference yesterday be- tween the President, Attorney Gener- al Daugherty, Governor Parker and State Attorney Coco, it was declared at the White House that the state authorities of Louisiana appear to be fully capable of handling any situa- tion within their Jurisdiction which may arise out of the activities of secret organizations or other agen- cies.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
VET. HOSPITAL HELD UP BY
 LEGION ROW

POUGHKEEPSIE, Nov. 21. - Con- struction on the new $1,500,000 vet erans hospital at Chelsea was brought to a stop here today on receipt of orders from Washington. A dispute is said to have arisen between the Amer ican Legion and the Veterans Bureau over the location of the site, the legion maintaining that inasmuch as the hos pital is to be an institution for the care of tubercular patients, it should have an elevation of at least eight hun dred feet, whereas the present site is only two hundred above sea level.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
BANDIT ARMY
 CUTTING
 OVER PROVINCE

SHANGHAI, Nov. 21. = A bandit army thirty thousand strong, operat' ing in the Province of Honan, is lay ing waste path six miles wide across the province, according to a letter received here from E. E. Led gard, an American missionary, who escaped capture recently when three other missionaries were seized by the outlaws and carried away. Sweeping across the country, the robber army Is setting fire to every city, town and farmhouse in it's line of march, says the letter. This is the same bandit army which has in it's possession a number of foreign missionaries, for whose safety grave anxiety is being felt.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
PRESIDENT READS MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
AMENDMENT OFFERED
 TO SHIP SUBSIDY BILL
 OFFSETS LIQUOR LOSSES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-To off set the losses which are being sus- tained by American ships in foreign service through the prohibition law, an amendment has been agreed upon by the Republican members of the House Merchant Marine Committee, to the ship subsidy bill which will be introduced today by Chairman Green. The proposed amendment provides that such ships shall be paid direct for carrying the mails, instead of receiving compensation out of revolving fund from which all companies are to be remunerated. Congressman Bankhead, of Alabama, announced that he would offer the amendment, regardless of court rul- ings. According to the bill no sub sidy shall be paid to any ship to assure the progress of liquor.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
SULTAN WIRES
 INQUIRIES FOR
 HEALTH WIVES

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov 21.-A radio message was received today by officials at the Sultan's palace from Mohammed Sixth, who fled two days ago to Malta, taking with him his ten-yearold son. The Sultan in quired solicitousIy after the welfare of his wives, all of whom were left behind The reply forwarded to him declared, "All are we'll and happy" According to stories appearing in the Turkish newspapers, the Sultan carried away with him $500,000 in currency, a solid gold antique dinner set valued at S250,000, and several hundred thousand dollars worth of jewels.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
HOLDS HEARING
 ON NEW LAWS 1,
 FISH RESERVE

SEATTLE, Nov. 21.-Steps toward the protection of Alaska's red sal mon supply were taken today in the calling Of meeting by Commission CT O'Malley, for the purpose of hearing suggestions as to ways and means of carrying on protective op- erations in, the new fisheries re- serve of Southwestern Alaska, re- gently created by Presidential proc lamation. The reserve, which en- braces Bristol Bay, Cook Inlet, and the waters adjacent to Kodiak and the Afognak Islands, is set aside as district over which Commission CT O'Malley is authorized to fix conditions under which fishing may be conducted to the best advantage of the industry. Measures for the regulation of fishing in these waters have not been outlined, 1t being the purpose of the Department of Con- merce to leave the determination of practical working rules as far as possible to the application of local conditions. It is for the purpose of discussing such plans and regula- tions that the meeting in Seattle has been called, and it is expected that 1t will be largely attended by representatives of the fishing inter-
 
 Bureau. A similar hearing will be held by Commissioner O'Malley in San Francisco next week.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
WOULD PAY BONUS
 BY LIQUOR TAX

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-A bill soldiers bonus from a tax of 2.75 per cent on beer and cider, was in- troduced in the House of Represen- tatives yesterday by Representative Hill, of Maryland. The soldier bon us bill which was vetoed by Presi- dent Harding in the last session, was re-introduced yesterday by Rep resentative Britten, of Illinois, with an amendment providing that the fund be raised by tax on beer, wines and champagne.
 SEATTLE, Nov. 21.-Fish prices today Halibut 1Sh cents.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
KANSAS GOVERNOR
 PLANS TO GUST KHAN


 , TOPEKA, Kas., Nov. 21-Legal proceedings for the purpose of mak- ing 1t unlawful for any person in Kansas to be member of the Ku Klux Klan, are forecasted in an an nouncement made last night by Gov ernor Allen. On the ground that the Klan is an organization incor- porated in the state of Georgia, and is not registered to do business in Kansas, Gov. Allen has assured the State Attorney Generals office that proceedings against the Klan would be filed in the State Supreme Court and suit brought to oust the organization from the state.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
Urges Passage BiU To GiUe Subsidy
 Merchant Marine

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-rresi- dent Harding appeared personally in the United States Senate this morn ing before a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representa- tives, to read his message to the fourth session of the Sixty Seventh Congress. The principal subject of the Presidents communication was the ship subsidy bill. Urging enact ment of legislation for the subsi- dizing of the American Merhcant Marine, the President declared that this is necessary procedure to re Heve the Government of Staggering losses" in the operation of the war built merchant fleet Emphasis was laid upon the necessity of establish ing program which would assure shipping and serve the nation in time of war, and give a guaranty of personal independence in time of peace. The Chief Executive de clared that an actual monetary saw ing to the Government would result from the proposed law. Challeng- ing every insinuation that the bill would operate in favor of certain interests and would enrich the few at the expense of the public treas ury, the President asserted that on the contrary the legislation would automatically guard against enrich ment or personal bestowal. If suc- cess attends 1t, as we hope it will," he said, ''the Government outlay will be returned in the inspiration of op- portunity which it will give to earn Americas supremacy in maintaining transportation by sea- The Presi- dent declared that foreign nations are Sin complete accord with the opposition here to the pending meas ure," and while, he declared, these nations have perfect right to such an attitude, he emphasized the fact of the American viewpoint which, he said, should be the viewpoint from which lone sees in American car riers at sea the dependence of Amer ican commerce in time of peace and American vessels for American reliance in the event of war"
 The Ship Subsidy bill was formally re-opened in the House just before the appearance of the President It bore the amendments which were agreed upon yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
NOTED PLAYWRIGHT
 TAKES OWN LIFE

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21. - George Bronson Howari,>the noted playwright and novelist, was found dead in his apartments here yesterday. Indica- tionspointed to his having inhaled gas through a tube.
 Only thirty eight years old, George Bronson Howard was one of the best known critics and playwrights in America. As war correspondent in China and tine Philippines during the Russo-Japanese war, he wrote for the London Chronicle, after ward being on the staffs of the Balti- more American. the New York Her aid, the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunset Magazine, Smart Set, Popular and other magazines. He was dra- matic critic at one time on the New York Morning Telegraph. Author of many novels notably, Gods Man" "An Enemy to Society" and "The Red Light of Mars," he was also a contributor to the Century and other magazines, where he wrote on the subject of the theater and the stage. He was best known as a playwright through "Snobs," "The Only Law" "Springtime," "The Pass ing Show of 1912" "A Night in Sub terranea," and other plays in col laboration with David Belasco and Booth Tarkington and Harry Leon Wilson, besides many one-act plays. He was born in Maryland in 1884.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
WATSON BO'S'N
 UNDER ARREST ROBBDyC MAIL

SEATTLE, Nov. 21.--Knud Thor sen, boatswain on the steamship Admiral Watson, of the Pacific Steamship Company, was arrested here yesterday charged with being implicated in robberies of the mails aboard the steamship, alleged to have been carried on during the past four years.
 It was declared by Post Office in spectors that furs valued at thou sands of dollars have been stolen from the mails in transit from Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
PERMIT ASKED TO BUILD
 18 INCHES OF RAILROAD

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov 21.--Appli. cation to construct one of the small est stretches of railroad in the world is before the State Railroad Commission.
 The Grand Prairie & Northern Railroad Company seeks to gain permission to make connection with spur track of the Texas & Pacific at Gravel Pit, Dallas County, Texas. The length of the required trackage is exactly eighteen inches. Previous efforts to secure such per. mission have been unsuccessful
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
NO SUCCESSOR TO NEWBERRY
 YET IN MIND

DETROIT, Nov 21.--In reply to ru- mors that he was contemplating in the appointment of successor to Senator Newberry, man who would not seek election in 1924, Governor Groesbeck today an- nounced that he would name no successor until the claims of all candidates had been heard. Governor Groesbeck declared that this would be his policy in order that the State may not be represented in Congress by a mere figurehead.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
CAPITALIST FREED
 IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

NEW YORK, Nov. 21. - Allan A. Ryan, who last summer filed peti- tion in voluntary bankruptcy, declar- ing liabilities to the amount of $1S,- 100000, has been discharged. No ac- count is given of the amounts paid to creditors, but friends stated that Ryan. had made his plans clear to the finan- cial world
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
MUTINIES;
 SUBDUED BY OFFICERS
 AT POINT OF GUNS

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21-Mu- tiny on the part of the deck crew bound for Gray's Harbor from this port, resulted in the injury of two men, according to reports by off cers of the ship, which returned here today. The mutiny occurred shortly after the ship had cleared Golden Gate. The men were finally subdued by the officers at the point of revolvers, and the ship was turned about. The mutiny was caused by the possession of liquor among the crew, it was stated.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
LONG PRISON TERM
 PLANNED FOR BANDITS

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21.-Impris onment for a term of from twenty to forty years, with the provision that the minimum may not be reduced, will be come the penalty for automobile ban. dits, if a law is enacted according to the proposals of the American Insti ute of Criminalogy in session here A resolution advocating such law was passed by the Institute yesterday
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
HEARING DEFERRED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 The United States Supreme Court has advanced the hearing on the ap- peal of foreign steamship companies from the decision of Judge Hand, upholding the Daugherty liquor rul- ing, to January second, it was an- nounced today
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
HOPPE AND SCHAEFER
 TAKE BILLIARD GAMES

LONDON, Nov. 21.-Willie Hoppe, former billiard champion of the world, defeated Erich Hagenlacher, the Ger man champion, by score of 500 against 460, and Jake Schaefer held Welker Cochran down by 800 to 303. in the International Billiard Champion ship tournament yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
''REPUBLIC OF IRELAND"
 PROGRAMS DE VALERA

DUBLIN, Nov. 21 - Eaman De Valera has issued a proclamation de claring the Republic of Ireland" the name agreed upon by the Dail Eireann on January 7th last, when the resembling of the Anglo-Irish treaty was also approved.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
MEXICAN REBEL SHOT

MEXICO CITY, Nov 21. = Colonel Regino Gonzales, was convicted of re- bellion by a military court martial yesterday, and has been executed.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
PROPOSES LIMIT ADMISSION ALIENS TO
 ELIGIBLE CITIZENS

WASHINGTON, Nov 21. An amendment to the United States I'm miration law will be offered during the present session of Congress by Chairman Johnson, of the House Immigration Committee, by which all persons ineligible to citizenship will be denied admission to the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
MRS. FELTON,
 WINS BATTLE
 SENATE SEAT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.--Mrs. W. H. Felton, the Grand Old Lady of Georgia" won her fight for her seat for stngle day, as the first woman Senator of the United States, when she was sworn in this morHiAg along with other newly elected mem bers.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
AUTHOR PASSES AWAY

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 21.-Mrs. Christine Wetherell Stevenson. au- thor of the American Passion Play, which was produced at Los Angeles last summer. died here today at the homo of her sister.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
cUNo SUCCEEDS

BERLIN, Nov. 21.-Annodncemant was made yesterday that Wilhelm Cuno, Germany's fifteenth Chancel- Tor, had finally succeeded in form ing new cabinet to succeed that of Chancellor Wirth, recently re- signed.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
GEORGIA JURY FREES
 WHITE MAN 3 MINUTES

PENSACOLA, Nov. 21.--After de- ltssraJena lasting just nhfe~mi,.hte a jury last night found Sidney J. Catts, former Governor of Florida, not guilty of the charge of having held in state of peonage John Rogers, negro.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
j. P. MORGAN BETTER

| LONDON, Nov 21.-J. P. Morgan, who was last night reported i'll, was
 said this morning to be practically
 recovered He is reported as suffer- ing today from merely slight cold.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
TURKISH DELEGATE
 ORDERED NOT YIELD

PARIS, Nov. 21.-Ismet Pasha, chief of the Turkish delegation to the peace conference at Lausanne, has received renewed instructions that he must positievly not yield on the Turkish demand that extra-ter- ritorial rights of foreign nationals shall be abolished
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
NEWBERRY OUT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21. With the reading of his letter before the United States Senate today, the res ignation of Senator Truman H. New berry, of Michigan, became effective.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
PosrPoNEs SENTENCE

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21. = Pro- nouncement of sentence on Mrs. Phillips, found guilty of murder in the second degree for beating Mrs. Alberta Meadows to death with a hammer, was deferred until Thurs day, when the case was called yes terday morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-11-21
TWO WHITE MEN KILLED BY MEXICAN
 ON TAW-CAB RIDE

MEXICALI, Nov. 21-Richard New ton Williams, of California, was shot and killed, and Dan Kinnon, compan ion, was seriously wounded by Mexi can here yesterday. The Mexican, it is reported, was taxicab driver, whom the two men had hired to drive them about the town.
 FISH QUOTATIONS { KETCHIKAN, Nov. 21. Fish prices today: Fresh halibut 10 and 6 cents; pickled, none.