Mob Rules West Frankfort Foreigners Forcibly Flee
Europe stands on the brink of war as Britain and France consider actions against the Bolsheviks. Dispatches from London report a plan to enforce a blockade via warships ready at Constantinople and the Baltic, with France and Britain possibly sending munitions to Poland. Lloyd George and Millerand to meet on the Russian crisis.
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West Frankfort
Ill
Lenton
Aus
Europe
London
Russia
Constantinople
Baltic
Galtu
Ginek
France
Britain
Poland
Lloyd George
Millerand
Boelogzne
Missouri Governors Descendants Reunion at State Centennial
The State Fair hosts a reunion of descendants of Missouri governors as part of the centennial celebration. Of the 33 governors who served, six are living, with descendants scattered across nearly every county in the state.
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Missouri
Girl Restores Sight After Eye Operation Hope Fades
Corinne Harris of Hixher daughter of Mr and Mrs O L Diveris lost sight in both eyes from smallpox over a year ago. Last week she underwent surgery and one eye regained sight. Doctors claim the other eye may also recover its vision with further operation.
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Corinne Harris
O. L. Diervis
Hixher
Chlicken Pox
Rail Fares Change Sparks Ticket Refunds Plan
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that pre existing tickets and mileage books will not be valid after the new higher rail fares take effect. Officials are considering refunds for unused return coupons or mileage. or allowing their use with added charges. The aim is to prevent bulk pre purchase from delaying the higher rate date.
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Washinitean
Ang
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Surprise Party for Miller Packwood at 515 Tisk Avenue
Wednesday evening Miller Packwood was celebrated by friends at his home with car rides and refreshments of ice cream cake and lemonade. Guests included Loretta Matlenfane Johnny Smith Mildred Packwood Marion Bnach Lillian Watson Robert Jurri nan Elizabeth Culien Erbel Camplin Glad Tydings Cecile Watermall Edwin Cameron Leah Fort Lucile Camp lin Warren Parsons and Pearl Kemper of Moulton. Miller plans to move to Detroit Michigan and will be missed by many.
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Miller Packwood
Tisk Avenue
Miller
Loretta Matlenfane
Johnny Smith
Mildred Packwood
Marion Bnach
Lillian Watson
Robert Jurrinan
S Eligabeth Elulen
Erbel Camplin
Glad Tydings
Cecile Watermall
Edwin Cameron
Leah Fort
Lucile Camplin
Warren Parsons
Miss Pearl Kemper
Moulton
Detroit
Mich
Couple Found Dead at Farm Near Columbia
Neighbors discovered Mr. and Mrs. Or Ville Allison dead on their Columbia area farm last week. Jimsen weed seeds were found in a coffee pot. The coroner believes the couple likely drank the coffee. He states Allison had been dead about 10 days. Bach was 69.
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Or Ville Allison
Columbia
Allison
Bach
Death Called Away Alexander Howat and Mason in Turmoil
Alexander Howat faces a new crisis as William P. Mason dies and a power struggle erupts between Howat and national leader President Lewis. The article places Mason’s death near Moberly and details family ties, funeral plans, and the brewing labor dispute in Pittsburg Kansas. It notes Howat’s past clashes with leaders and the risk of losing district charter if he resists.
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Alexander Howat
William P. Mason
Big Kansas mine union deserts Howat
Miners at Tackeon Walther No 1 voted to return to work despite an unauthorized zonal strike. Industrial court officials see this as a sign that District President Howat is losing control of his men. Howat clashed with leader Lewis after Lewis ordered a return to work.
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Pittshire
Wan
Agg
Tackeon
Evening Choir Event Honors Shared By Local Residents
The M. Chalpb met with Mr and Mrs Lindley as the Whe Mod Choir held an evening of duiring and music. First honors went to Mrs Roy Scot, with Lyle Thatcher and Chas. Ware earning second honors. Boohy and refreshments were served to attendees.
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M. Chalpb
Deck Lindley
Roy Scot
Lyle Thatcher
Chas
Payroll Robbers Steal Over $107 Thousand in KC
Kansas City police report two payroll messenger robberies within three hours netting a total of 1672779.00. The day’s first heist occurred at 11:00 when a masked bandit seized a bag containing 3 179.00 and fled.
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Kansas City
Madden in Gott Match at Western Open in Chicago
Professional golfer Madden of Moberly County Club attends the Western Open event in Chicago where top players from several cities compete. Winner for the four rounds was Hutchinson of Glenview Club with a card near par. Additional scores list Montressor of Kansas City, Peetles of Beloit, Alovten of Rockford, Adams of Logansport, and Madden of Moberly in various approximate rounds and placements.
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Af. Madden
Jd. Madden
Moberly
Chicago
Duck Hutch
Ison
Glenview Club
Klvan
Ares
L. Montressor
Kansas City
Bob
Amnesty hearing promised for policies prisoners by Palmer
Washington M C Attorney General Palmer told President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor that he would grant a hearing on amnesty for policy prisoners this Wednesday. Spry, a Morberly public schools superintendent, who broke his leg and wears a plaster cast, is recovering and will soon resume duties. Spry recently married Miss Thelma Packwood of this city.
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Washington. M. C
Awsigil G
Palmer
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Spey
Akron to Refuse Prisoner Admittance Amid Overcrowding
Akron faces jail overcrowding as 173 inmates exceed the 65 capacity. Mrs W A Rupp and daughter Eva have traveled to Colorado Springs for Eva’s health, leaving the city to manage with existing confinement needs.
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T. Akron
Clio
Akron
W. A. Rupp
Misa Eva
Colorado
Springs
Miss. Eva
Lower California In State of Siege
Mexico City reports Lower California under blockade as the Mexican government proclaims the region in a state of siege. Iglesias Tigeron, the Mexican representative, advised Washington that ports are closed and urged a U.S. proclamation urging Americans to stay away while damages from military occupation may be compensated by the federal government.
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Mexico City
Lower California
Menxigin
Iglesias Tageren
Mexican Representattive
Washington
State Department
Tigeron
Reduced Bares to Sedalia State Fair Tickets
A state committee informs the public service commission that round trip tickets to Sedalia State Fair will be sold at the cost of a single fare. Reduced tickets go on sale August 12 and are valid for return until August 25. The fair runs August 14 to 27.
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State Public Service Commission
Sedalia
Ruth Belts His Thirty Ninth Home Run of Season
Babe Ruth, the New York American home run king, homered for the thirty ninth time this season at Navin Field in Detroit yesterday. He connected on Brmke’s first offering to the right field wall as the first batter of the second inning.
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Babe Ruth
New York Americans
Efrenic
Navin Field
Detroit
Ruth
Brmke
Denver Quiet After A Night Of Terror
Denver today is unusually quiet after last night’s disorder in which striking street car employees and sympathizers roamed downtown with police and strike-breakers, wrecking property. Two men were killed and at least thirty-five injured as mobs attacked streetcars, the Denver Post plant, and tramway facilities, with hundreds of armed strike-breakers present. Authorities planned civilian volunteers to assist police, while central tramway barns remained under guard and the mob dispersed by early afternoon.
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Denver
Elasheeil
Iere
Thir Lesturer
Reaver
Rhonsanes
Dolaes
Blake
Unital
Henry Silbert
Incalation
Carmen
Ay ‘A. Burt
Siseleiming
Shoup
Tramway Company
Fifteenth Street
Stave
California
Fost Brilling
Pewsboys
Pewsboys and Littering the ‘Streets With them.Phe
Post
Cox World Urges Taft To Back Pro League Republicans
Dayton Aug. reports Governor Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, said he expects Judge Taft to urge Republicans to support pro league candidates. Cox cited Missouri Oklahoma primaries and a New Hampshire victory as backing and spoke on suffrage efforts in Tennessee.
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G. O.P
Dayton
Taft
Senate
League of Nations
Cox
Missouri
Oklahoma
New Hampshire
Gordon
Woodbury
Moers
Tennessee
Miny
Census Estimate Died This Afternoon Mrs Susan Whitlock
Immigrant and mortality data from 1920s census discussion cited as cause of estimate delay. Mrs Susan Whitlock died this afternoon at 24 West End Place, aged fifty nine, survived by husband William and daughter Gindys Whitlock, brother Richard Johnson of Spokane, burial planned at Oakwood with service by Rev W A Simmons.
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Susan Whilock
West End Place
William Whitlock
Gindys
Whitlock
Washington, D. C
Richard Tohnxon
Spokane
Wash
Y. Shelbina
Tates
Cyn Divorce Suits Split Two More Huntsville Families
J W Gooding seeks a decree of divorce from June Gooding after a marriage in 1907 and a rocky history ending in separation. Edna Chick sues Wm S Chick for divorce on grounds of indignities and desertion. she is alleged to have left with another man in Columbia. Both suits set for the September term of Huntsville court.
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Cyn
J. W. Gooding
June Gooding
Dsfendant
Plainthy
Surrender Terms For Villa Published In Dispatches
Mexico City reports the suresment to surrender signed by Francisco Villa, the rebel leader, at Sabinas Coahuila on July 28. It states Villa will retire to private life with a guard of men for his protection, others receive one year’s pay and land. Villa to live at the Hacienda de Camtilio in Durango. his forces include 28 generals, 33 colonels, 25 lieutenant colonels, and 458 noncommissioned officers and privates.
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Mexico City
Francisco Villa
Sabinas
Coahuile
San Pedro
Coahuila
Villa
Wacienda de
Camtilio
Durango
Riots Fear Ruse In Chicago Districts
Chicago reports point to rising tension between white and Black residents on the city outskirts. Authorities note threats by Italians after an Italian man was killed about ten days previously, with violence anticipated in nearby towns.
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Chicago
Stove Explosion Near New Home on West Lee Street
Fire department summoned to 532 West Lee Street to Herman Haynie residence after a stove explosion. Mrs Haynie lit the stove when the blast occurred starting a wall fire. She seized the stove and carried it outside then doused burning wallpaper with water. Firefighters were not required.
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Cox OP
West
Lee Street
Herman Haynie
Tareiers. Will Meet at Columbia Missouri Association
An uneven OCR fragment reports an annual gathering in Columbia Missouri by aural unit carriers of the Missouri association. It mentions a meeting in August and hints at a ball or social event within the program.
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Tareiers
Colmubie
Missouri Association
Ural
Colomabia
Official Counting Incomplete After Primary Vote Miscounts
County court members met in Huitsville to tally Tuesday's primary results. Absent clerk delayed totals. Senator results show Lome 1447 Hay 1246 Pricey 718 Lindsey 543. Republican committeeman Melton narrowly beat Gilfillan. Chas Campbell visiting en route to Kirkaville for a patient.
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Huitsville
Fullington
Jackson
Lome
Hay
Heltin
T. A. Melton Hiddon
Yole
B. Gilfillan
Tennessee Governor Calls Special Session on Suffrage Amendment
Nashville Tennessee August 6 A special session of the Tennessee legislature will be issued at four PM today to consider the woman suffrage amendment announced by Governor Roberts.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Roberts
Last Pretensions of Ottoman Empire Fade in Final Signing
In a dingy room once used to display Trage pottery, a fragile document frames the end of the Ottoman empire. Tevfik Bey’s pen marks a new chapter as Turkish peacemakers prepare a dramatic signing with soldiers along a grand stair, while Kaiser era symbolism recedes into history.
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Paria
East
Sheik el- Akbar
Mohammed
Allah
Tevfik Bey
Kaiser Wilhelm
Millerand
Finister
West Frankfort mob violence claims seven dead
Report from Marion and West Frankfort described a riot that left seven dead and sixty-five injured. Militias were deployed as foreigners fled, armed mobs seized the town, burned homes, and disarmed authorities. Kidnapped youths Emil Calesterera and Tony Hemphill were found dead. Desesnis, tied to the case, faced interrogation and escape attempts as the town faced anarchic control.
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Marion
Frankfort
Franklin
Cor
Atete
Marlow
Roy Marstin
Franklin County
Berredan
Éigmers
Jsvery
Frankfort Heights
Wea
Emil Caleaterera
Tony Hemphill
K. Wae
Settino Descauts
Owas
West Frankfort
Tersday
Desesnia Agd
Frankie
Reyalton
Tomobile
Jinh
Murfreesbor
Harrisburg
Fea
Louis
Caleaterera
Deseshis
Desesnis
Palltes II
Royalton
Valier
Valser
Calesterers
Desesnia
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Thomas Mason
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G. H. Gonser
Reniak
WB. Garaine
Mr. Gonser
Makin & Son
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Cerdient
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Pittsburgh
Kansas
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Lewis
National Organization
Howat
Howse
Vresident Lewis
Mawrat
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Ove
Howitt
Pittsburg
Hawai
Toews
Niuional
Sockwiah
Oftee Honicg
Ty, i& Baid
Rianeys
Distrier Organization
Howast
Vestice Pok
Isbar
Labor
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Atimah
Brici
Howars
Hower
Giltzer
United Mine Workers’ Association
Tere
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Jaswe
Iecal Wnions
Howas
John White
Organizzation
Hoawad
White
District 24
Union i
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fMitlonaé
Hicksat
Ming
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Lower
Seige
Teller
Susan Whitlock
United Stat
Laureza
Steuart
Tien
Burene
Villa Hap
Tonson T. S
Pempertic
Chas. Campbell
Larned
A. D. Belvzer
Kirkaville
Muel Latro
Springfield
Adjutant General's Office
Dickson
19Th Infantry
Mdj. Yager
Danville
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