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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
1
San Francisco reports the Democratic convention nominating James M. Cox for president and Franklin J. Roosevelt for vice president. The campaign plans target women voters, endorsements from prominent women, and stump speakers like Wythe McAdoo. Harmony noted among leaders as Bryan remained silent.
E H Switzer and wife returned from Oscaloosa Iowa after attending the wedding of Mrs Switzer’s sister Miss Tot Richmond who married Arthur Delano at 6 30 o clock Saturday evening The groom is a auto dealer in Oscaloosa The bride has visited here several times and will be remembered by friends Motherly Margaret Switzer stayed for a longer visit with relatives
Mrs. Caroline Sasse, 83, of Brunswick, died at her home this morning at 4:40. A Chariton County pioneer and respected figure, she was with her daughter Mrs. Forrest Edmonston of this city at the bedside. Funeral from the Brunswick residence at 2:30 this afternoon.
Mrs. E J Ettling and her son and daughter returned to their Ferguson home this morning after a visit with her mother and Mrs Margaer Duel mont.
Chicago reports Huckveide of Warrenton Missouri testified before a senate committee on campaign expenditures claiming he received $2060 in Lowden money. He says the funds were sent by Morse of Excelsior Springs and routed to Missouri districts. The witness also notes allocations to Morse and Kitchin while the panel weighs alleged efforts to block Reed from the national convention.
List of men and women who bought water bonds totaling 121,840 dollars. Individuals and organizations appear with varied contributions from 40 to 2,000 dollars, including J. C. Penney Co and Moberly Light and Power Co, sum reaching 121,840 dollars.
A dispatch from Horreon reports Francisco Villa has signed an armistice and agreed to cease attacks on trains garrisons or towns. He would also surrender under conditions to be set by Provisional President De La Huerta. The armistice was negotiated by Elias L Torres who traveled from El Paso two weeks ago to Villa's camp in the mountains.
Mrs. Mar Nichols received a final decree of divorce from Jason Nichols. The court awarded her $2000 in a gross sum and $280 for lawyers fees.
Miss Lee McCormick of South Wil Name Street is described as in a nervous breakdown with a weeklong stupor. The attending physician says she is merely resting and will soon be able to be out again.
Edna Davis daughter of Mars Andrew Donnelly residing 2758 South Witty Ninth street died at St Louis Children's Hospital yesterday from powder burns suffered while setting off firecrackers. She burned her right hand lighting the fuse. Other items note census rise and various unrelated reports.
Governor James M. Cox has not decided to resign over his 1920 presidential bid. Senator Warren G. Harding has not resigned from the Senate. Cox plans are not final but insiders say he will begin campaigning soon and likely head west. He will return to Columbus next week.
Mrs. Mary Ray died at 4 15 this morning at 212 North Ault Street. She is survived by her husband Alonzo Ray and one son. Funeral arrangements await arrival of out of town relatives.
Dayton Ohio July 7 Governor Jas M Cox expected advice today on whether he would be officially notified of his nomination as democratic candidate for president at his home or at the state house in Columbus Cox pleased with Roosevelt selection for vice president He plans an early conference with party leaders to decide his campaign and managers Brakemin J R Wilkin ill at Kansas City and relieved from duty
The Moberly water committee met in executive session and outlined three campaign steps. A Chamier address at Wabash shops on Thursday. bond solicitation by engineers and conductors Friday. a broad city drive Monday to rally resident support for rapid completion. Wabash officials on tour endorsed Fuller & Beard engineers and the plan to secure adequate water supply, warning that the company may halt water sales if the city fails to supply enough.
Charles W. German of the Kansas City Bar Association said he obtained from Senator Elihu Roor’s law office a copy of New York’s defeated 1915 proposed constitution. He aims to borrow helpful ideas for Missouri and to draft suggestions for constitutional changes if a new one is submitted. The KC Chamber of Commerce also asked for recommendations. The Missouri constitution closely mirrors New York’s. Weather fair tonight and tomorrow with slightly warmer in the east.
At Paris Texas a white mob hanged two black men for murder last night. This morning about 100 shots fired as blacks resist. Whites raided five hardware stores, buying guns worth roughly 35 000 while police and guards cordon off the black quarter. Police report both sides clash but deny widespread violence.
New York July 7. District Attorney Edward Swann summoned William Pendleton, a former partner of Joseph Bowne Elwell, to clarify contradictory statements about Pendleton’s movements on the eve of the whist expert’s murder. Swann said evidence could show Pendleton was at Elwell’s home the morning of the crime.
Europe mobilizes for a concerted international loan to rebuild war shattered states. Ader to chair July 23 conference with at least 25 nations, including Germany and the United States, eyeing United States and South America as primary subscribers. Delegates may vote or be associate delegates, matters to be decided at the meeting.
Chicago July 7 Announcement by the United States railroad labor board in the case of bwamillion railroad workers seeking an annual increase of one billion dollars is expected within the next ten days. Board member S. W. W. Hanger said the board has made rapid progress and will complete the survey of evidence next week.
The home of Roy Edwards and wife at 110 North Firth welcomed twins a boy and a girl this morning. The little son died. The daughter is named Edna Jane. Mrs Mattie McCampbell of South Sixth Street returned today from Shelbina where she visited her son John McCampbell and wife. A family reunion was held Sunday and enjoyed.
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