Prohibition Fight Movements Roil Missouri And Nation
Wet leaders see Missouri possibly joining four states in a fight against prohibition with St Louis beer sales and New Jersey 3.5 percent beer legalization shaping momentum. Rhode Island leads suit against the eighteenth amendment as wets push self determination while Wisconsin and Maine back the broader lineup.
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Mary Pickford and Owen Moore Divorce Verdict Told
Mary Pickford was granted a divorce from Owen Moore last Wednesday after a highly public romance. The couple wed in a celebrated union and their separation followed years of distance and a famed triangle with Douglas Fairbanks.
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Owen Moore
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Fairbanks
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Liberal Democrats eye Hoover Parker ticket for 1920
A New York dispatch reports southern Democratic leaders exploring a liberal ticket pairing Herbert Hoover for president with Louisiana governor elect John Parker as vice president. The move aims to unite northern and southern liberals to capture the Democratic convention from the administration, with Hoover and Parker seen as the strongest cross party appeal.
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Lousiana
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Louisiana
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Clemenceau Urges Taxes and Family Growth for France
Former Premier Clemenceau urged French citizens to pay taxes and have children during his last tour. The National Alliance campaigns against birth control, arguing France’s stable then declining population endangers the nation. The push contrasts France’s demographic trends with Germany’s, warning of national decline.
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Billy the rooster jailed for hosiery damage in Topeka
North Topeka resident loses bird after repeated complaints of "Billy" pecking holes in stockings of pedestrians. Police say the impudent rooster attacked passersby on the sidewalk injuring garments and incurring costs. owner ordered to confine him.
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Topeka
Kans
Billy
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Convicted socialite seeks new trial in high profile case
A wealthy socialite, Mrs Stokes, was found guilty in a prominent New York case and is appealing for a new trial. The report notes the court proceedings and potential sentence, with attention to the contentious trial and defense strategy.
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Snowy Friday Visits Blue Mound School Progress
Blue Mound reports a light snowfall on Friday while the local school shows steady progress. Residents note friendly social visits among families including Mrs Cross and Mrs Linsy, Miss Ardrey and Miss Linsy guests, and neighbors from Ada to Rocky Chapel. The community invites all to church on the fourth Sunday and reads with interest Billy’s note.
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Laura Ardrey
Daisy Linsy
Reeves
Lillie Poe
Laure Ardrey
Franks
Kir. Roy
Lester Linsy
Ada
Juanita Townsend
Lillie
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Jennie Linsy
Emma
Wallie Kegles
Loran Mitchell
Willie Ardrey
Bine Mound
Rocky Chapel
Pleasant Hill
Billy
Presidential Primary In New Hampshire Shows Wood Hoover Leading
Belated returns from New Hampshire's presidential primary indicate strong support for Wood and Hoover. Early totals show a heavy Republican delegation backing Wood while Hoover leads among Democrats. results continue from small towns as late returns flow in.
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