Coal prices rise in West amid nationwide miners' strike
Report from Indianapolis on April 20 states western wholesale coal prices climb due to the nationwide miners' strike. Illinois Indiana stockpiles deplete as mines idle or sell at higher rates. Eastern coal maintains price but western demand drops amid high freight costs.
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Indianapolis
Weston
United Mine
Linois
Indiana
Illinois
Minois
West Virginia
West
Middle West
Kentucky
Our Supreme Tasks Highlight Sermon at McCee Presbyterian
Dr Arnold H Love of Missouri Valley College Marshall spoke on Our Supreme Tasks at McCee Presbyterian Church closing session. He urged reverence in reading thinking and spiritual life and recalled mission service in West Africa and years as pastor in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanny Vethers
Leateekes
Lowe
West Africa
Amny
Elureh
Marsha Mo
Miblien Jiltaryenture
Missouri Valley College
Perry
Cillicothe
BB. Reed
Westminster College
J. CG. Holly
Chillicothe
Stuart M. Campbell
Macon
W. Ch Atwood
Brooksfield
Presbyterian
Des Moines
Ider
Robertson
Sharon
Yates
Sin
New Community Church
Roanoke
Chillienthe
Hamilton
Cherrington Stars in All Aboard at Grand Theatre
Eddie Cherrington takes the lead as Alexander C. Phome in All Aboard a musical comedy to be staged April 26 and 27 at the Grand Theatre under the American Legion Bazan Taste. Miss Timmy Gunn ay stars as the colored stewardess with Billy Brady played by Walter Burke featuring a comic tooth loss joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrington
Grand Theatre
Theodore Bazan Tast
American Legion
Moberly
Alexander C. Phome
Eddie Cherrington
Timmy Gunnay
Billy Brady
Walter Burke
Explosion in Salonika Buries 1800 Soldiers
A massive explosion at a Salonika barracks yesterday killed hundreds of soldiers and civilians. Reports say fifteen hundred troops were buried under rubble as fires spread and panic gripped the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonika
London
Sielonika
Athens
Daupst
Dodge and Warl Convicted in Liquor Transport Case
Ya?nged to convict in Michigan circuit court for possessing or transporting liquor during a midnight car ride. Joan Duval Dodge and Tex Warl faced appeals after Judge Welimer withheld sentence. Victim Miss Minneline Kwaternagk, a Normal School student, jumped from the car and was badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walamazoo, Mich
Joan Duval Dodge
Detrath Millionaire
Tex Warl
Circuit Co UK
Vastarday
Welimer
Dodge
Warl
Minneline
Thel Clemens
Sue Stegenga
Michigan
Iwarl
Joplin Boy Hero Rescues Brother From Shaft
Ora eet a fourteen year old in Joplin Missouri repeatedly braved danger to rescue his brother from a water filled shaft. Despite a broken arm he dove into the shaft stream and pulled the younger boy to safety, earning hero status from the local community.
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Despice
Joplin
Ora
Hoy
Oras
Los 5
Toa
Booth
Loel
Missouri Farmer and Wife Murdered
Springfeld Missouri April 20 Coroner Routt declared Mr J Wo Ta int 72 and his wife dead at their home found wrapped in bed clothing and hay with robbery suspected Davidson 28 a farmer from Red Top signed a confession Sheriff Gower Buffalo said Davidson held for safety after threats of violence Hunt 72 from Red Top was named in the case leads stated in this terse report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
J. Wo. Taint
Hrorts
Earn’ Davidson
OW. Hunt
Red Top
Shariff Gower
Buffalo
Davidson
St Andrews Clinic Draws Global Attention To Medical Study
In St Andrews Scotland on April 20 Sir James Mackenzie conducts a large medical clinic to observe and record health data. About 600 adults and over 100 children are under supervision with volunteers examined in detail during initial visits and monthly follow ups to aid medical knowledge.
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St. Andrews
Scotland
James Mackenzie
Local Marriage Unites Mulen and Mrs Barat in Missouri
Calumbus W. Mulen and Mrs Sarah Brown were married at 9 pm last evening by Rev J Shreve at the Central Christian church parsonage in Moberty. The couple’s families and friends praised their compatibility and wished them long happiness together amid community chatter and a sprightly churchside scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumbus W. Mulen
Sarah. Brown
J. ’, Shreve
Central Christian Church
Tulen
Prawn Kent
Elen
Moberty
Nan
Moberly
Cairo
William Chaney of Figbee Dies at Home
William Chaney aged sixty plus a former Moberly resident died at his Higbee home Wednesday morning. He leaves nine children and several grandchildren, with a funeral at the home Friday at 2 o'clock and burial in Higbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Goings
Higbee
Elover Slavens
Elmer Chaney
This City
Rosa Hopson
Slater
Hess Hutton
St. Louis
Joe Murphy
Des Moines
Irri
Hoarded $60,000 in gold found under Kansas home
J H Brack of Rush County near Odin died three weeks ago leaving farms to heirs and a hidden fortune of $60 000 in gold, secreted under the house. He had long hoarded gold coins unknown to his family, only revealing the stash shortly before death.
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Drent Bond
Kan
J. Hie Brack
Ocis
Here
Rush County
Brack
Tig
Death of A. B. Eubank in Silver Creek Township
Old Dima citizen A. B. Eubank died at his Mt. Airy home on Wednesday April 17 1922. He was about 74 years old and a long time member of the Christian church. His funeral and burial occurred at Clifton Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Eubank
Silver Creek Township
Mt. Airy
The
Christian Church
Clifton Hl
Kansas City Players Robbed En Route to Indianapolis
Six players of the Kansas City club were robbed of 250 dollars in cash and jewelry while sleeping in a Pullman car on the way from Columbus Ohio to Indianapolis. Real Beaker, the center fielder, reportedly lost a pair of trousers in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Blues
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Ines
Pullman
Columbus
Reals Beaker
Middle West Floods Begin Receding
Secretary of War Weeks ordered the army to render aid along the lower Mississippi in flood areas. Water levels show a steady drop with the river at 33.9 feet and expected to fall further in the next twenty four hours per the weather bureau.
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Middle West
Washington
Secretary of War
Thecs Army
Lower
Mississippi
St. Goulsy
Mississipi
Hiernoor
Bureau
Sacramento orders workers to grow whiskers for celebration
A formal order from Sacramento's mayor Clyde L. Seavey requires all male workers and policemen to start growing whiskers immediately for a Days of 49 celebration next month. The city also asks employers entering Sacramento to encourage staff to grow whiskers.
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Sacramento
Cal
Eft
Polleamen
Mremien
Clyde L. Seavey
Moberly to Add Three New Filling Stations
Moberly will have three new filling stations soon. One at Coates and Ant streets, another at Glade and Rollins avenues, and a third at the southeast corner of Coates and Ant streets. Built by J la Lynch and O. 1% Shedd the work will start immediately. Standard Oil Co will use the other two sites.
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Coates and
Ant Streets
Glade and
Rollins
Ault
J.la
Lynch
Standard Oil Co. Ag
Strangler Lewis Defends World Title in Boston
In Boston on April 20, the world heavyweight wrestling champion Strangler Lewis defeated Dick Davis of Texas in two straight falls to retain the title.
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Boston
Oil Discovery Reported on Mills Property
Mills T. W. Malone of South Sixth Street received a telephone message from daughter Mrs W R Stafford of Graham Texas reporting a 640 barrel oil discovery on the property.
Couple Married in Surprise Store Ceremony
Frederick Marshall and Evelyn Boatman of Mexico wed yesterday in a spontaneous ceremony led by Rev. J. T. Shreve and Joo W. W. Carr from the Wolf Berger store. Carr was chosen as witness after the couple met him upon entering the store seeking the best looking hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick Marshal
Ethelyn Boatman
Mexico
J. T. Shreve
Joo W.W. Carr
Wollff.Berger Store
Avi
Garr
Fourth Street Thualate Adds Radio Concerts to Programs
The Fourth Street theatre announces evening concerts to accompany its regular program starting tomorrow. A large amplifier is ready and tested, with music already heard as far as California via wireless from Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street Thualate
TES Daley
wFourth Street Theatre
California
Jefferson City
Mrs. Margargave A Gray Dies After Ill Health
Mrs. Margargave A Gray died this morning at 6 o clock at her home 902 West Reed aged 79 after two years of failing health. She was survived by one brother and other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Alice Gray
James~ Brooks
West Reed
Genoa Conference declared a success by Lloyd George
Premier Lloyd George told reporters the Genoa Conference will succeed with both Russian and German obstacles to be overcome and a pan European non aggression pact likely to be discussed. He warned the League of Nations gains depend on universal membership while notes from German and Soviet delegates show postponed replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Genoa
Loday
League of Nations
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Insurance Talk
The Rotary Club luncheon drew full attendance as Pik Weis led the program on Insurance. George I Robinson spoke on Old Acquaintances, while members enjoyed a lively discussion around the group’s activities.
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Rotary Club W
Pik
Weis
George i
Robinson
Nuptial Knot Seals Union In Columbia Double Knot
Judge Marshall Ried officiated at 1 20 this afternoon joining Miss I Mfe O Wilcox and Lewis R Rice both of Columbia in a double harness marriage ceremony in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Marshall
Vlack
Bold Bandits Rob Pie Man of 1500 Dollars in St Louis
Three bandits forced I. W. Perry president of Bowne Perry Pie Co to drive to the city outskirts and seize a satchel containing between 1400 and 1500 dollars. Perry was compelled to abandon the car and the thieves fled with the money, marking a second robbery within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
I. W. Perry
Bowne- Perry Pie Co
Perry
Iim
Governmented mining control urged to curb profiteering
In Washington April 20 the federal trade commission chief Nelson P. Gaskill urged Congress to enact government control of mining and distribution of coal as the most effective measure to prevent profiteering and keep prices reasonable. In St Louis a dead ex convict with seven bullet wounds was found in an apartment. police hunt gangsters tied to a dice game. Blanks for ex soldiers to apply for the state bonus began distribution in Tours and thirty seven stations citywide. many ahead to Jefferson City with their forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Nelson’ P. Gaskill
Federal Trade Commission
St. Louis
Simon
Wallace
Bel
Tours
Jefferson City
Argentine swimmers set long distance marks in Rio de la Plata
Argentine amateur swimmer Romeo Miicip holds the world record after crossing 50 kilometers in 124 hours and 82 minutes with water and endurance feats. Lt. Juan Luis Garamendy plans to challenge the distance, as stories recount a swimmer’s hunger and stamina during the grueling crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Rio de la Plata
Tirabosehi
Sonor
Romeo Miicip
Colonia
Punta Lara
Juan Luis Garamendy
Marcel
Young rower Miss Lillian Harrigan sets river record
Miss Harrigan, 17, paddled ten hours and one minute from San Isidro suburb to Buenos Aires New Basin, beating prior aquatic records by over three hours. She maintained a steady pace around 27 strokes per minute using breast stroke for the full course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Harrigan
River Plate
San Isidro
Buenos Aires
Harrison
Moberly Legion Receives State Donation Aim for Memorial Building
The Missouri state ledger pledges $1,000 this year to the American Legion Post in Moberly to help fund a memorial building. The post promotes a musical comedy All Aboard on April 26 and 27 with a ticket drive on April 22 to raise support and funds for construction and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
American Legion of
Greek Women Bobbed Hair in Ancient Fashion Event
Berkeley students report ancient Greek beauty trends as bobbed hair 2500 years ago using coils prills and fine powders. The pageant featured students and a mock household led by Rev J T Shreve as chief cook while his wife visits Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Feu
Centurie
J. T. Shreve
Kansas City
Shreve
Bons Blanks Arrive Crowding Veterans Halls
The scene centers on a long awaited shipment of blanks with crowds at headquarters. Veterans of foreign wars occupy the Chamber of Commerce rooms while the American Legion operates from the office of Prosecuting Attorney Ed O'Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chamber of Commerce
Amasi Can Legion
Ediele O'Bryan
Weather and Funeral Notice Summary
The weather forecast calls for milder night with warmer conditions tonight. Funeral services for William Cheney will be held at Higbee at five o clock tomorrow.
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William Cheney
Higbee
DeMolay Officer Installations at Local Meeting
H Frank Holman traveled to Jefferson City for today’s state highway commission meeting where a decision on the road type for the western suburb of Moberly is awaited. The DeMolay installation of officers was held at the local DeMolay meeting tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Frank Holman
Jefferson City
Moberly
Germany Declines to Annul Rapallo Treaty at Genoa
Genoa April 20 The German delegation flatly refused to annul or withdraw the commercial treaty signed with Russia at Rapallo. Foreign Minister Walter Rathenau arrived with his delegation to present a reply to the Allies as negotiations at Genoa hinge on this stance. Lloyd George said today that progress at the talks would depend on the German reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Russia
Rapallo
Walter
Neau
Lloyd George
Britain
Avess
Missouri Trail to Montana and Portland Advertised
The article outlines a proposed grand tourist trail stretching from Moberly to Glacier Park Montana and on to Portland Oregon. Promoters call it one of the greatest scenic routes in the United States linking St Louis with northern resorts and southern coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobeni
Misouris
Lamson
Moberly
Chamber of Gommere
Touris
St. Louis
Sthe
United Stat
Miami
Glacier Park
Montana
Portland
Ore
Mennonites Begin Settlement In Mexico West
Migrant Mennonites travel from Canada to join a religious colony in northwest Chinuanhua Torreon area. J P Wiebe reports trains will carry 14 000 settlers across to new townships with exclusivity of language and schooling guiding the move. Fredrica Priesmeyer heads to Kansas City for a house party before visiting Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Tex
Pune
Chinuanhua
Torreon
Ganadiani
J.P Wiebe
Mexico
Northwest
la Augostura
San. Luis ‘Poto
Fredrica _Priesmeyer
Kansas
City
Lewr
Rence
Kan
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Wickers
Emi
Te American Liogian
Reedy.Cronan Co
Jefterson Cigar Store
Sibbett's Garage
Burt Crumline
Yoong Dodge
Barat
Wining
Houst
Old-Dima
Moberly CO
Uhava New Bam
Maaico
Tyry
J. L. Raat
Georgetown
Texas
Rotary Club
Tuncheon
Marshall Ried
Argentine
Will Moberly
Germany
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