Washington talks move ahead with Far East questions
The Dutch government accepts the US invitation to join discussions at the Washington conference on armament limits and Far Eastern issues. Serbia's Crown Prince abandons the crown preferring Paris life amid Belgrade turmoil. The conference's focus shifts to Japan as leaders prepare to depart for talks.
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United States
Washington
Alexander
Serbia
Jugo-Slavia
Paris
Belgrade
Japan
Senator Knox Dies Sudden in Washington Stairway Death
Senator Philander Chase Knox of Pennsylvania and former secretary of state under Taft died at his home in Washington after a paralytic episode on a stairway. He had just returned from a European trip with Mrs. Knox. Funeral plans to be announced after sons and daughter arrive. senate to adjourn in his honor.
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Chase Knox
Pennsylvania
Taft
Harding
Lodge
Massachusetts
Penrose
Knox
McKinley
Roosevelt
Senator Knox
Reid Knox
Valley Forge
Hugh S. Knox
Stratford
James R. Tindall
Philander Chase Knox, Jr
Senate
House
Pittsburgh
No General Disarmament Hopes Hit Washington
President Harding declares world wide disarmament unlikely and says a conference achieving only reasonable limitations would be a great accomplishment. He voiced this view in a letter to Ella L. Freed of Brooklyn, a regular correspondent on the issue.
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Washington
Ella L. Freed
Lenox Road
Brooklyn
White House
Press Congress Opens in Honolulu Message From Harding Read
World Press Congress in Honolulu opened with W R Farrington reading a Harding message. Walter Williams of Columbia presided as president and urged journalists to disarm the jingo press typewriter. He proposed a league of journalists to end secret diplomacy and imperialism and promote justice and fair play.
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World Press Congress
Honolulu
Press Congress of the World
W. R. Farrington
Hawaii
Walter Williams
Columbia
League of Journalists
Jewel Robbery Targeting Lenox Home With Big Loot
Pittsfield Massachusetts police search for burglars after they broke into the Lenox summer residence of Henry White former ambassador to France stealing papers and jewelry valued near 50 000 including a 10 000 diamond pendant.
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Mass
Lenox
Henry White
France
Standard Oil to Cut Wages in New Jersey
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced a wage cut of about 10 percent effective October 15. Thousands of employees are affected.
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Bayonne
N. J
Standard Oi Company of
New Jersey
Feast Fit for the Gods in Bagdad
Roland Garbod in Asia recalls a grand Bagdad banquet hosted by a gracious sheik. The feast featured bread rounds called khubz, chicken, Tigris salmon, and richly spiced dishes served on copper trays. The sheik oversaw every course, tasted each dish, and finally sent leftovers to beggars outside.
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Bagdad
Roland Garbod
Asia
Soap Through the Ages From Ashes to Modern Bars
A brief history notes soap origins in ancient times with ashes from plants providing cleansing feel. It mentions biblical references, early European production around year 1000, and the development of soap by boiling fats with caustic soda or potash to protect skin and items.
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France
Actor’s shave cash leads to Othello bill switch
A leading man in a company asked the manager for 10 cents for a shave before a Romeo and Juliet performance at the opera house. Lacking the funds, the manager agreed to switch the bill to Othello, and the actor left smiling.
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Romeo
Everybody’s Magazine
Edict Bans Street Flirt Manners in Madrid
Madrid imposes a law against male flirting as loiterers on streets once passed greetings to unknown women. A gentleman may hail a passing lady with phrases like Blessed by thy mother, but such remarks can offend and the man may be punished for his effrontery.
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Spain
Madrid
Secret Conference In Small Telephone Booth
Dialogue notes two men arranging a meeting in a cramped telephone booth. They mention having papers before them and a possible exchange of recipes. The Birmingham Age-Herald quotation hints at a coded or humorous motive behind the confined meeting.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
No More Walks as Captain Kidd Roars in Lumber Yard
In a vivid period scene Captain Kidd stride from a lumber yard with a volley of angry oaths and his cutlass. He declares it impossible to be a pirate in these extortionary times and jokes about affording a plank. The quip lands with his lieutenant listening to the exchange.
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Missouri Corn Yield Cuts Raise State Losses
Heavy September rains and windstorms reduce Missouri corn yields by 17,167,000 bushels. Total crop production is now estimated at 189,205,000 bushels. Counties such as Carroll Saline Henry and Boone report double digit losses while mold and sprouting affect quality. Wheat planting also lagged with many fields left vacant in September.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
State Board of Agriculture
Carroll County
Saline
Henry
Boone
Cooper County
Missouri veterans barred from Arlington unknown soldier ceremony
Governor Hyde had selected sixteen former service men to attend the Arlington ceremony on November 11 at federal expense. The War Department informed Hyde that only three may go, leaving the governor’s list of names unconfirmed while he is away from the capital.
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Hyde
Arlington
United States
War Department
Former Postmistress Fined for Embezzling Funds in Missouri
Mrs. Tabitha Smith former postmistress at Bounds Wayne County Missouri pleaded guilty to embezzling government funds and was fined 1388 by United States District Judge C B Faris. The fine equals the embezzled amount and a six month stay of execution was granted after she cited five children and an invalid husband to support.
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Cape Girardeau
Tabitha Smith
Bounds
Wayne County
C. B. Faris
United States District Court
State Fair Directors Meet in Sedalia
Missouri State Fair Board directors met in Secretary Rylander's office and were joined by Governor Hyde and Arthur T. Nelson. They then toured the fair grounds and discussed plans for several new buildings to be erected before the 1922 fair.
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Sedalia
Missouri State Fair Board
Rylander
Hyde
Arthur T. Nelson
Oldest Confederate Daughter Made Honorary U D C Member
Montgomery City Mrs. Mary H. Sharp, age 101, Montgomery City, elected to honorary membership in the National Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She is believed to be the oldest Confederate Daughter.
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U. D. of C
Montgomery City
Mary H. Sharp
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Hyde Issues Requisition for Return of Suspect
Jefferson City Missouri Governor Hyde orders the Michigan governor to return O. R. Six to Fulton. Six is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses on December 16, 1920.
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Hyde
Jefferson City
Michigan
Fulton
O. R. Six
Shoe Making Record Broken in Kirksville Factory
Kirksville Missouri factory of the International Shoe Company produced 3200 pairs of shoes in a single day and aims to reach 3600 pairs. The effort showcases the plant’s production scale and ongoing target to raise output.
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Kirksville
International Shoe Company
Third Annual Older Boys and Girls Conference
The Church Session in Laddonia Missouri announces Audrain County Sunday School Association holds its third annual Older Boys and Girls Conference in Laddonia on October 28 29 and 30.
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Laddonia
Audrain County Sunday School Association
Adair County Plans Older Youth Conference
Kirksville Missouri reports the Adair County Sunday School Association will hold an older boys and girls conference in the near future. Leaders announced details and dates being arranged for the event.
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Kirksville
Adair County
Blue Sky Director Quits in Jefferson City
G. A. Nations, head of the blue sky department, resigns effective immediately or until a successor is named in Jefferson City Missouri.
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Blue Sky
Jefferson City
G. A. Nations
Sedalia Buys Bloodhounds From Moberly For 500
Sedalia Missouri acquires two bloodhounds from H. G. Strumper of Moberly for 500 dollars. Sheriff W. H. Elwell brings the dogs to Sedalia for city use.
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H. G. Strumper
Moberly
W. H. Elwell
Y M C A Boys Conference Set for Cameron
The state committee of the Y M C A announces a boys conference in Cameron on November 25 to 27. About 300 boys from Northwest Missouri are expected to attend the sessions.
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Cameron
The
Missouri
Moberly Hotel Sold to Kansas City Operators
Moberly Missouri Merchants' Hotel will be owned and managed by L. A. Vandaveer and L. E. Burr of Kansas City after a completed sale.
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Moberly Hotel
Moberly
L. A. Vandaveer
L. E. Burr
Kansas City
Merchants’ Hotel
System of Highways to Develop Nation
Poplar Bluff Missouri speaker urges a connected national highway system that crosses county and state lines. State Highway Engineer Alex W. Graham says Missouri will gridiron highways to unite the state and nation and calls for road workers to stand together for progress and pride.
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Alex W. Graham
the Lakes and Gulf Coast Highway Association
Missouri
Graham
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Night Scoutmasters Night School in Joplin Md
A scoutmasters night school has been organized in Joplin Maryland to benefit local businessmen. Business men will meet monthly and tour nearby camps where scout executives will teach games tree study bird study cooking and other scout activities led by Fred Thomas scout executive of the Joplin Scouts.
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Joplin
Fred Thomas
Webb City Man recalls Lincoln Douglas debates in Illinois
Webb City resident E C Heim, 76, a local businessman, says he heard the Lincoln Douglas debates at Rock Island and Springfield, Illinois. He recalls Douglas never confused Lincoln and notes Lincoln spoke plainly and convinced the audience. Heim has lived in Webb City for 24 years.
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Moe
C. Heim
Rock Island
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Man beats taxi driver after breaking restraining order
Hosea Johnson, barred from his Cape Girardeau home by a court restraining order filed by his wife for beating her, returned home to find B. F. Dunn of Selma, a taxicab driver, leaving the house with two of Mrs. Johnson’s friends. Johnson attacked Dunn with a yard club, delivering severe blows.
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Hosea Johnson
B. F. Dunn
Selma
Johnson
Frisco Railroad Expands Repair Force in Missouri
The Frisco Railroad announces a large hiring surge for experienced repair shop workers in Frisco Missouri and Fort Scott Kansas. Officials expect a new car shed at Fort Scott and a continuous workforce of about 50 workers or more to operate the expanded capacity.
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Springfield
Frisco Railroad
Fort Scott
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Former M. E. & T. Conductor Dies in California
Sedalia Missouri report Benjamin L. Walker aged 62 former passenger conductor for 27 years on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line out of Sedalia died in Hollywood California after months there for health reasons. He belonged to the Order of Railway Conductors and Elks. His wife survives.
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Benjamin L. Walker
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Hollywood
Cal
Order of Railway Conductors and Elks
Zinc ore prices rise in Tri-State area
Zinc ore prices strengthened in Missouri Oklahoma Kansas region with a $1.50 per ton rise. Over 700 tons were bought in a week and a company inactive in the market returned with heavy purchases.
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Joplin
Tristate
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
State Constitution Appointees Elected from Callaway
Fulton Missouri voters have elected R. L. Smith O. M. Wilkerson J. O. Erwin and M. B. Adcock to represent Callaway County at a Jefferson City meeting to decide delegates for the forthcoming state constitutional convention.
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State Constitution
Fulton, Mo
R. L. Smith
O. M. Wilkerson
J. O. Erwin
M. B. Adcock
Callaway County
Jefferson City
September permit boom in Springfield builds and remodeling
Springfield Missouri issued 63 building permits in September including 38 new constructions and 25 remodeling projects. The month’s total estimated cost reached 73785 dollars across all listed jobs.
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Springfield
Masons Reappoint Cunningham In Missouri Lodge
S P Cunningham of Mexico Missouri has been reappointed deputy lecturer and grand master of the local Masonic lodge. This marks the eleventh year he has held these offices in the district.
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Cunningham
Mexico
S. P. Cunningham
Masonic Lodge i
Yea Cunningham
395 Acre Farm Sold Near Otterville Missouri
The 395 acre farm of the late T. C. Shy near Otterville in Sedalia Missouri was sold at administrator's sale to Le Lewis for 62.50 dollars per acre.
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Sedalia
T. C. Shy
Otterville
le Lewis
Debating Head Elected in Southwest Division
Carthage High School principal G R Deatheray was chosen chairman of the Southwest Division of the Missouri High School Debating Association supported by the University of Missouri.
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Carthage
G. R. Deatheray
Carthage High Schoo
Missou High School
University , Missouri
Plan New Bridge Approach In Boonville Missouri
Boonville city council votes to call a bond election of 50000 dollars to fund an approach for the new bridge across the Missouri River at this locality. The measure seeks city funds for construction and related work. Officials state the project aims to improve traffic and regional connectivity.
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Coun
Missouri River
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