09 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
1
The Bavarian soviet republic reportedly cuts ties with Berlin as Munich dispatches note the envoy left for Munich to inform the cabinet that Bavaria does not recognize the new constitution. Soviets in Saxony reportedly in contact with Budapest and Moscow amid threats.
Police seek a man who gave his name as A. CG Smart and used counterfeit checks on several Moberly grocers. After placing orders and sending meals to 15 Bond Street he would draft amounts then claim funds were missing and request cash back. The suspect, familiar with Moberly, left no trace and banks show no funds.
The London Star notes New York has many baths but London leads in private bathrooms per head. Tokyo reportedly has more public baths with about 300,000 users, while Constantinople trails.
Belgrade dispatch says machine gun battles occurred between Albanians and Italians near Vauragne last week, with an Italian general and two soldiers killed. Also reported is the sudden death of John J Roberts on Quinn Street this morning at about 9:30, survived by five children.
The spirit of Samuel A Michaels departed this afternoon after a period of illness. He spent much of his life in the area and served as rural mail carrier for twelve years. Survived by wife Josie and four sons, one daughter, two brothers and several sisters. Funeral set for 3 PM tomorrow at the home.
Sergeant Arthur J. Forrest of the 394th Infantry Missouri received a medal for bravery on November 1 1918 near Remonville as his unit faced heavy fire. He advanced under danger to a point from which he charged enemy machine guns, scattering their crews and driving them from position. Forrest is son of Billy Forrest a figure known to Missouri baseball fans in Moberly, who played in the Central Missouri League.
Paris authorities report Fontan the French aviator on the first leg of a trans Atlantic flight to Brazil was forced to land 290 kilometers south of Paris. The landing occurred today and was announced by officials.
The Commercial Club held a well attended meeting discussing broad civic goals. President ER N Wood urged thorough effort to mobilize members and create a new era of public work. A home building movement was proposed and a monument to the war dead was debated with a committee formed to pursue a factory proposal from Marx and Haas and an inquiry to St Lewis for firm terms.
Early reports say a severe cyclone struck northern Texas causing widespread damage from Canton to Dallas. Six killed in Canton and multiple others injured as homes demolished, trains blown from tracks near Whitewright, wires down, relief train to depart Denison.
Berlin dispatch notes Chancellor Scheidemann warns the Spartacans threaten the new German republic. The piece argues the movement blends labor aims with political goals, likening it to the American IWW and predicting forced action only after order is restored. Reporting cautions against using force against hungry workers.
A Missouri School of Journalism dean cites a shift in U S aims toward economic and spiritual leadership as America weighs its stance toward Japan. He argues war with Japan is unlikely and notes improving official ties and diplomatic courtesy despite pro German sentiment abroad.
A fragmentary 9 April report notes Mt Lassen erupting early today as the activity continued for two hours. In Jefferson City Missouri a Morgan McCulloch meeting at Central Church outlined a Week of Preparation for Faster Sunday Decision Day with program details and visitor assignments. The song social is slated unless weather intervenes.
Washington reports that all American troops in France except the Army Air Forces should be home by the end of September, barring unexpected developments. Weather outlook: rain tonight clearing tomorrow, with colder temps near freezing in western areas and colder conditions in the east and south tomorrow.
President Wilson rejects a sweeping peace settlement as the Allies claim the treaty nears completion. The American executive disagrees with both the French and British assertions.
Paris April reports say President Wilson may return from the peace conference after outlining a plan based on fourteen principles and armistice terms. British and French claims of near completion clash with Wilson’s insistence that any settlement be just and honest, not a grab-all policy. He is said to be prepared to return home if necessary while urging his colleagues to align with his position.
A funeral tribute recalls Lowell Sours with lines of scripture and verse. The speaker, Frank Forney, honors a close friend and coworker, calling death a mystery while affirming the enduring spirit and memory of the deceased.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Smith and Central Church with stray words. This brief item records a church related note and a person name as read. Further readable details are unavailable in the text provided.
New York April 3 Sidney Drew a well known actor died early this morning at his home after a short illness Physicians and hospital attendants were unable to revive him despite efforts. The death ends a long career in stage and screen as a leading light of American theater and early cinema.
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