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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1920

Page

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Cox In Fighting Mood Ready To Battle Harding Funds

Dayton Ohio reports Gov. James M. Cox prepared to clash with Republican leaders over campaign contributions and expenditures. He accused a fund of at least 75000 dollars being raised to aid Senator Harding and promised to reveal evidence in a Pittsburgh address. Cox offered to testify if subpoenaed but said he would not yield to such pressure.

Dayton James M. Cox Harding Cox William ©. Kenyon Senate Pittsburgh Gov. Cox Senator Trarding Kenyon Chinaga Pittaburgh

Whisky Smuggling Expands on Canadian Border

Regina reports rising whisky smuggling on the Canadian border with routes from Estevan, Saskatchewan to Minot, North Dakota. Assistant Commissioner Tracey cites motor cars crossing the line carrying liquor valued at about 2440 to 2500 dollars in Minneapolis, noting organized gangs and a thriving trade despite jurisdictional limits and sale rules.

Regina Sask Tracey Estevan Susk Minot S. C United States Klinot Hne Minneapolis Ince Horder

Pattonsburg Show Hosts Noted Local Entertainer

Toh Maupin's pate Col A C Dingle visits Pattonsburg helping Maupin who is native to the county and longtime resident of Renick. Maupin runs a thriving business in town and manages a leading country fair with strong attendance. Col Dingle, Randolph trained, is known for sharp racing on the program.

Toh Maupin Pate A. C. Dingle Pattonsburg Maupin Yun Shi Fair Renick Randolph Col Ningle

Teachers Return Richer After Summer of Extra Work

New York and many cities report large numbers of public school teachers took outside work this summer to supplement pay. In New York City about 5,400 farm, office, and field jobs. Chicago around 4,508 part time teachers. Indianapolis and Atlanta also notes of clerks, sales, and summer school attendance. Across the country teachers faced salary pressures with shortages expected as school openings approach.

New York Amevini Thea Boards of Education Bon Cain Vassing Neaby Skimmer Rasarts Aduestion Chicago Teachers’ Federation Board ,of Education Chinago Atl Tangiin Indianapolis E. L. Fines Sup Intendent of Public Instruction Atianka Luuia Y School W. F. Dykes Atlanta Newyer Denver New Orleans Staines Tedelines Jo. M. Gwinn New Haven Wurses Sileswenied Agenta Erhooka New Haven Lashars Scp S.id. Meade Portland Fortland San Antonio San’ Antonio Jeremiah Rhodles Rhodes Springfield

Suffrage Fight Now Transferred to Washington

Washington, Aug 24. The entire suffrage fight against the 19th amendment was transferred to Washington today when a suit to enjoin Secretary of State Colby from ordering that the amendment be given federal approval was begun in the District Court this afternoon.

Washington Colby District Court Wis

Note From Blue Bowers on Travel and Camp Anecdotes

A note from W 8 Bowers of Bowers Trade Palace, spending the heated period in Bretton Woods NH, reports travels through Lenox MA and Mont Vernon camp, mentions regimental homeward plans by Lake Champlain, and wishes all well, with casual social remarks about friends and the newspaper reply.

Bowers Democrat

Princess Sophia wreck examined after 1918 sinking

In Ahtska on August 25 divers raise the wreck of the steamer Princess Sophia from the Lyne Canal. Officers of the operating company await examination. Over 200 lives were lost in the 1918 sinking, a fate believed to hold a considerable sample of the unknown.

Winean Ahtska Lyna Canal

Macon Man Elected Chairman of State Republican Committee

St Louis Aug 25 Johnny Hughes president of the State Exchange Bank of Macon was elected chairman of the Republican state committee at a special meeting after the resignation of W L Cole of Union. In his acceptance speech Hughes outlined aims to expand the party and ensure every Republican vote is counted fairly.

St. Louis Johnny Hughes State Exchange Bank of Macon Grumman Republican State Committee Eft W.L. Cole Union Hughes

Suffragists Score Temporary Legal Victory in DC Court

Washington August 5 Suffragists won a temporary victory as Justice Serdon of the District of Columbia Supreme Court refused to enjoin Secretary of State Colby from issuing an order declaring a fully amended constitutional statute legally adopted.

Washington Serdon District of Columbia Supreme Court Colby

Night Baking Company disaster claims Stratton

Sedalia reports a shiner maker named Dounel Stratton died from injuries after a second floor joist collapsed at the Naviger Baking Company. He had joined carpenters moments before the fall, and the area was not braced when the joists gave way. Prohibition agents seized whisky totaling $500,000 in Chicago as suspects were arrested. Gene Leroy, sought in Detroit for a wife’s murder, was apprehended aboard the British freighter Dryden in Rio de Janeiro.

Sedalia Mar Dounel Stratton Chicago Prohibition Walrymple Mislions Yards Rio de Tanieto Gene Leroy Detroit Mich Dryden Leroy

Local Obituaries and Military Posts Mixed Notices

Ms 1 Acul 1 Meg L Acully takes her home with her son Pel Acuff and wife at 329 East Logan in critical condition at Woodland hospital. Will Attend Suite Legion Meeting. Redick O Bry an and Byron Josss chosen to represent Theodore Bazan Post at the state meeting in Velterson City. Welville Byars to go from Huntsville. At state meetings Col James Reiger of Kirksville Col Carlheis kine of Lexington and Jack Williams are candidates for state commander Ed Cahill for state adjutant Nev Robin Gowld of Moberly boosted for state chaplain. Convention September 2 to . The Moberly bars invite the 1927 state meeting to come to Moberly.

Meg. L, Acully Pel’ Acuff East Logan Woodland , Hospital Fler Joe Acull Springfield Suite Legion Redick O'Bryan Byron Josss Theodore Bazan Anana Hell Velterson Welville Byars Huntsville James Reiger Kirksville Carlheis Kine Lexington Jack Wilams Foxy Robin Gowld Moberly Chiplain

Montana voters face 12 state offices race in primary

Seventy candidates compete for twelve elective state offices in a Montana primary. The Nonpartisan League and regular Democrats both present full slates. Party observers expect a heavy turnout as registration figures show strong interest. Chas Dundon and his wife Jeanette, with their daughter, return from a West trip.

Helena Mont. Aus Montana Teague League

Whisky Ring In Ohio Uncovered

Ohio federal investigators expose a nationwide whisky ring reaching Cleveland and Pittsburgh. A Cleveland lawyer politician allegedly offered Counts 10000 for safe passage of whisky. informants witnessed a $4000 installment. The probe targets blockaders, fake permits, and large scale whisky shipments from Pennsylvania to New York and beyond.

Clevelands Ohio Wentrcky Pennsylvania New York Ohia Nhe’ Se Cleveland Clevekind John WH. Person Keninsikey Gleveland Cliques Pittsburgh Luwyer Prohibition Youn' Sherer Shearer Counts Tim

Boone County Population Changes Prompt Census Note

The census bureau released figures showing Buller county Missouri May 24 106 population 3 652 higher 16 9 percent Boone county 29 640 lower 87 down 2 4 percent A local item recounts a Mrs J A Bell 418 North Ault street losing an O L B pin downtown and a boy Calvin Everding finding and returning it after seeing a lost ad in the Democrat newspaper, illustrating advertising effectiveness.

Washington Census Bureau Buller County Missouri Boone County Vaose Pi J. A. Bell Norah Ault Street O. L Democrat Calvin Everding G. H. Everding North Morley Bowers’ Store Calyin Hee. Demarrat

Pastor’s warm notes from Hot Springs to Coates Street Church

Dr. Baving, pastor of Coates Street Presbyterian, writes from Hot Springs about a fine vacation at the Summer Assembly in Hollister Missouri. He says they will reach home Friday the 9th and resume all church services next Sunday in Tot Springs, Ark.

Contug Haine Liundsey Baving Coates Street Presbyterian Church Hot Springs Nollister Tot Springs Ark

Reds in Wild Flight and Labor Ban Push

The national organization of the Four Brotherhoods urges members to oppose candidates not fair to labor. In Ohio two thirds of the delegation, including Senator Warren G Ward, are recommended for defeat. Reports from Berlin and Warsaw describe German border unrest and Red Army advances, with Polish forces capturing prisoners and Germans retreating toward the Vistula.

Harding Rix Four Congress Senate Te Taw Aven Jacal Brotherhoods Ohio Warren G. Warding Prendice Anys Berlin Bevin Ifte Tenstein East Prusssia Sra Au. Ranier Warsaw Prussia Vistula Migna Snaidova Lonza Bialstok

Britten Charges British Aid to Cox Campaign

Congressman Fred A. Britten of Illinois accuses Britain of funding the Democratic national committee and asserts a Senate inquiry will prove his charges. British Ambassador Sir Everie Geddes calls the claims false and groundless to the American Bar Association in St. Louis.

Chicara Samopalgu Fred A. Britten Ilinois Auditorium Hotel Britten Kenyan Iowa Washington Democratic National, Committee Wilson Gov Cox St. Louis Evrvie Geddes United States American Bar Association Alineis

Police Court Dismisses Disturbance Charge in Summers Case

In police court this morning Wess Hauchins was heard for disturbing the peace of Mrs. Susan Summers and was dismissed with a condition to stay away from Summers home. Ollie Evans and wife faced a complaint by enumerator William Misemer over unpaid jab licenses, settled amicably as they paid the Neepses. Mrs. Sarah S Murphy died last night at 65 after a long illness, leaving husband J A Murphy and son A V Murphy. funeral was held today at the family home and remains will go to Matwville tonight for interment.

Wess Hauchins Susan Summers Hauchins Sarah S$. Murphy J. A. Murphy A. V. Murphy M. BE Southeas Black North Morley Street Rev. Gould Jon No. II Mat Wvillé

Woman Wins Antwerp Swimming Contest at Olympics

The August 25 report from Antwerp notes Ethela Bilt Kway won the women's 1 meter sprint at the Olympics with a world record time of 1 minute 1.5 seconds. Norman Ross took second in the 1560 meter event for Canada, while Beau Phatre of Australia and Malmroth of Sweden placed in the 1 meter breaststroke race. Stongon of Finland finished fourth.

Antwerp Ethela Bilt Kway America Sineg Norman Ross Canada Beauphatre Australia Ciir Malmroth Sweden Biwan Stongon Finland Howell

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