Allied tensions loom as Briand and Lloyd George clash
A tangled international scene unfolds with Britain demanding a conference while France hesitates and Briand seeks time. Marshall Foch may attend the American Legion reunion in Kansas City next October. British forces near the Rhine move to restore order in Upper Silesia as tensions rise with French and Polish factions.
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England
France
Briand
Lloyd George
Marshal Foch
American Legion
Kansas City
Great Britain
Bolongne
Supreme Council
Tulsa Race War Kills About 100. Martial Law Declared
Tempers flared after a white girl attack led to citywide disorders in Tulsa. Authorities report up to a hundred dead, hundreds wounded, and $1.5 million in damage as Oklahoma National Guard enforces martial law and guards the displaced in the burned Negro district. Thousands fled the city while others seek refuge in Bartlesville.
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Poe
Tulsa
National Guard
Oklahoma National Guard
J. B. A. Robertson
Gedin
Barrett
Latin American nations may quit League membership
South American diplomats in Washington predicted withdrawals by several Latin American republics from the League of Nations. Informal discussions cited Ambassador Harvey's plain English speech and President Harding’s stance as reasons for possible repudiation in the Uruguayan congress and other capitals.
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Washington
League of Nations
Harvey
Harding
Foreign coal resumes flow to England after embargo lift
London reports that foreign coal, much of it American, is again flowing into Great Britain as railway men and transport workers lift the blockade. A long conference of labor representatives declared the embargo abandoned as bad tactics, ending the blockade imposed after the national coal strike began April 1 to aid the miners.
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London
Great Britain
Labor
Triple Alliance
National Coal
Bank Bandits Crack Millers and Traders State Bank
Five men held up two bank messengers as they entered the Millers and Traders State Bank in Minneapolis and escaped in a touring car with $16,000. Police searched for the bandits who fled the scene early yesterday morning.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Millers and Traders State Bank
Plan to Bridge Frisco Bay
San Francisco will build a bridge across the bay at a cost of 25 million dollars. A. J. Rich, financier, announced that the funds have been subscribed.
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Frisco Bay
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
A. J. Rich
Morality and immutability in a debate on ethics
The article rebuts claims that immutability under moral law exists and mocks pseudo philosophy. It uses Eskimo dogs versus horses as a metaphor and argues that changing names cannot alter the nature of morality or the principle of right and wrong.
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English Review
Rochester Post-Express
Christianity in China Drives Modern Education Growth
The article notes Christian education as a silent force in China's regeneration. Christian schools educate about 200000 students across kindergartens to universities, shaping leaders and virtuous citizens. The Young Men's Christian Association expands supplementary instruction for business-ready youth, while abroad students rise, and a China medical board college promises top standards and qualified physicians.
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China
Young Men’s Christian Association
Medical Board of China
Death of Lord Rayleigh Honorary Scientist of Cambridge Era
Lord Rayleigh a renowned scientist born 1842 at Cambridge and later professor at Cambridge and the Royal Institution died at Terling Place Witham England. He was senior wrangler and Smiths prize man in 1865 and earned Nobel prizes honorary degrees Royal Society president and aeronautical advisor. He owned 7000 acres in Essex and opened milk ventures in London and Southend. He supported workers on his estates gifting pigs last year.
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Lord Rayleigh
Terling Place
Witham
England
Cambridge
Smith
Royal Institution
Royal Society
Aeronautical Advisory Committee
Lord
Warts Menace Potatoes in Minnesota
The Minnesota experiment station warns farmers about potato wart, a severe threat that can ruin yields. The parasite spreads through diseased seed potatoes and contaminates soil for years. farmers should report suspicious crops to the county agent or the station.
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Minnesota
Osbourne to Survey Missouri Penitentiary for Reforms
Negotiations between Governor Hyde and penologist Thomas Mott Osbourne, former Sing Sing warden, move toward his survey of the Missouri penitentiary in late June. William K. James and George W. Kirchwey coordinate, with pay capped at $4,000 annually if he serves as warden or Board member.
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Jefferson City
Hyde
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
New York
Missouri Penitentiary
Osborne
Missouri
William K. James
St. Joseph
Gardner
James
George W. Kirchwey
Board of Penal Institutions
Former Cape Girardeau Man Promoted Chief National Bank Examiner
Cape Girardeau Missouri Harry L Machen former cashier of the Sturdivant Bank left Cape Girardeau six years ago to become a national bank examiner and has been promoted to chief national bank examiner of the Twelfth Federal Reserve District covering California Washington Idaho Nevada Utah and part of Arizona
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Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Harry L. Machen
The
Sturdivant Bank
National Bank
Twelfth
Federal Reserve District
California
Washington
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Summer Camp Opened By Y M C A At Hollister
Hollister Missouri hosts a summer camp by the Y M C A with 150 students from Missouri Texas Kansas Arkansas Indiana Ohio and Nebraska. Directed by L A Coulter of Dallas Texas the program runs through June and July and more than 60 ex service men are enrolled.
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Hollister
Missouri
Texas
Kansas
Arkansas
Indiana
Ohio
Nebraska
L. A. Coulter
Dallas
Tex
Farmer Drowns While Picnicking With Son Near La Platte
Otis Allingham a 30 year old farmer living near La Platte Macon County Missouri drowned in the Chariton River. He and his son were in the water when he went under after bringing the boy back to shore. His wife watched.
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Macon
Otis Allingham
la Platte
Chariton River
Allingham
State Receives Inspection Fee From Oil Company
Attorney General Barrett announced receipt of 43113 from Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The funds represent state oil inspection fees held in escrow pending litigation to nullify the Missouri inspection law.
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Jefferson City
Barrett
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Road Contract Awarded for 26 Miles in Missouri
West Plains Missouri contract to build 26 miles of new state highway from Willow Springs to West Plains awarded to W. E. Gilloiz of Monett. Gilloiz had the lowest bid among 11 contractors submitted.
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West Plains
Willow Springs
Alexander Graham
W. E. Gilloiz
Monett
Gilloiz
Fifteen Witnesses Sent to Jail by Christian County Grand Jury
In Ozark Missouri the Christian county grand jury investigating alleged violations of anti liquor laws sentenced 15 witnesses to jail for terms from 10 to 60 days. The witnesses reportedly refused to provide information sought by the panel.
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Ozark
Christian County Grand Jury
Endeavorers to Meet in Paris June convention
Paris Missouri hosts the district convention of Christian Endeavor Societies June 22 and 23. Speakers of national reputation have been secured and it is expected at least 100 delegates will attend.
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Thomas J. Mooney
San Quentin
San Franciscio
American Society ‘of Mechanical Engineers
Chicago
Endeavorers
Paris
Christian Endeavor Societies
Two Missouri Pioneers Die
Elsberry Missouri Samuel T Singleton a farmer died at his daughter's home at 78 he had lived in Lincoln County for more than fifty years The obituary notes his status as a pioneer resident of the county and his long settlement in the area.
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Missouri
Elsberry
Samuel T. Singleton
Lincoln County
Petition drive frames next year’s workmen’s contract vote
Petition organizers, likely St Louis residents, push for a referendum on the workmen's contract slated for next year. The effort aims to boost public input on labor terms and wage implications.
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St. Louis
Robbins Former Editor Sells Paper Over Politics
E Robbins is noted as a former editor associated with a paper known for political coverage. The report indicates a sale of the paper amid ongoing political content.
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E. Robbins
Wilh Politics
Sunday Schools Elect officers in Nodaway County
Nodaway County Sunday School Association at its convention in Skidmore elected officers led by President Frank Barret and secretary treasurer Ray Strickler. Kirksville prepares for a large Labor Day Celebration with plans to invite Novinger unions and organize speakers and committees.
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Skidmore
Nodaway County Sunday School Association
Frank Barrett
J. R. Gibbs
Ray Strickler
Children’s Division
J A. Hill
Young People's
Rev
Myrtle Northup
G. L. Owens
Kirksville
Shoemaking record sought by Kirksville shoe plant
Kirksville Missouri factory of the International Shoe Company expects to make a record of 3000 pairs of finished shoes in a week the first time this mark has been reached Supt H S W Derby said. The plant had failed to exceed 2500 pairs daily even during the war.
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Kirksville
International Shoe Company
Ss. W. Derby
Oil Found on Higgins Farm Near Warrensburg
Oil was discovered on the Higgins farm two miles north of Warrensburg by P. M. Whitt. He found crude oil pouring from a hill and had a sample tested by Prof. Earl Foster of the Central State Teachers College who pronounced it a high grade crude.
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Warrensburg
Higgins
P.M. Whitt
Earl Foster
Central State ‘Teachers’ College
Crops Reported Improved In Fulton Area
Fulton farmers report better crop conditions this week due to fine weather. Wheat and oats show improvement and a large acreage is being seeded under favorable conditions.
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Fulton
Morrisville Methodist Drive Raises $7000 for Education
Morrisville Missouri Methodist Church South exceeded its $6800 education drive quota by raising $7000. The funds promise a strong start for the local college opening September 1 amid evident community enthusiasm.
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Morrisville
Methodist Church
South
Memorial Day Observed in Union Missouri Parade Scenic
Memorial Day in Union Missouri drew about 1500 attendees with many from St. Louis. Senator Ralph of Clayton gave the address as around 250 ex service members marched in the parade and supper was served to all visitors.
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Union
St. Louis
Ralph of Clayton
Kemper Military School holds 97th commencement in Boonville
The 77th annual Kemper Military School commencement was held in Boonville Missouri. Diplomas were awarded to 97 cadets. Dr D J Evans president of William Jewell College delivered the principal address.
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Boonville
Kemper Military School
D. J. Evans
William Jewell College
Mount Zion Baptist Church Holds Five Day Session
The Fayette Mo session of Mount Zion Baptist Church concluded a five day convention at First Baptist Church. Speakers from multiple counties and nearby churches addressed large audiences.
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Fayette Church
Fayette
Mount Zion Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Greenfield Bids for Seminary Site Proposals
Greenfield Missouri heard offers of sites and bonus proposals from six cities and one individual for the location of the Cumberland Presbyterian Seminary during the General Assembly proceedings.
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Greenfield
Cumberland Presbyterian Seminary
General Assembly
Pomona Oil and Gas Reorganized in Missouri
The Pomona Oil and Gas Company of Pomona Missouri has reorganized with C K Walker of Tulsa Oklahoma removed from the board of directors after serving as general manager.
Farm Bureau Organized in Wayne County
Piedmont Missouri dispatch reports a county farm bureau has been organized in Wayne County and the executive committee plans an extensive membership campaign to grow the group.
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Farm Bureau
Piedmont
Wayne County
Katy Shop Workers Stand Pat in Federated Pact
About 200 members of Katy shops crafts and railway clerks in Sedalia Missouri voted to stand together for a federated agreement that the company opposed.
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Katy Shop
Pat
Sedalia
Katy Shops
Sedalia Woman Dies at 79 in Missouri Residence
Sedalia Mrs. Christiana Louise Schmare aged 79 died at a daughter's home where she had lived for 20 years in Sedalia Missouri.
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Sedalia
Christiana Louise Schmare
Old Settlers to Hold Reunion in Chilhowee
Announcement from Chilhowee Missouri states three day Old Settlers reunion planned for early August. Local residents expect activities, gatherings, and commemorations of bygone years. Organizers call for participation from former residents and families across region.
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Old Settlers
Chilhowee
Prominent Butler Girl Dies at 27 in Butler Missouri
Butler Missouri notices report Miss Lillie Henry aged 27 daughter of Assessor George G Henry dies in Butler. A Shrine ceremonial planned in Clinton Missouri July 4 expects about 100 novices cross burning sands with Arrat Temple Kansas City guiding Shrines from Springfield and Kansas City assisting.
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Butler
Lillie Henry
George G. Henry
Clinton
Springfield
Kansas City
Arrat Temple
Mansfield Awaits Soldier's Body for Burial
The body of Chessley Hire, who died in France during the war, will be brought to Missouri for a military burial under the American Legion.
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Mansfield
Chessley Hire
France
Missouri
American Legion
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