Congress to tackle high cost of living drive
Senator Capper and other progressive Republicans pressed Congress to act on soaring prices as a Senate committee began probing profiteers in Washington. They warn of a national crisis with government workers resigning and mounting discontent, saying the issue eclipses even the League of Nations in urgency.
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Raymond Cropper
Washington
Congress Het Lo
United Press
Capper
Kansas
Kenyon
Iowa
Congress
Senate
League of Nations
Europe
Con
General Dickman Sent to Mexican Line
Maj. Gen. Joseph Dickman arrived from Europe and was ordered to command the Southern Department with headquarters at San Antonio, overseeing all military operations on the Mexican border. He left for Washington to proceed to his new post with urgency. Reports say staff planned for possible intervention in Mexico and units in the Fifth Division may deploy after demobilization at Camp Mills.
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New York
New York American
Joseph Dickman
Europe
Onice
Southern Department
San Antonio
Dickman
Washington
Aquitannz
Mexico
Army of Occupation
Aquaitania
Camp Mills
Cheater Johnson Abroad in Los Angeles Exhibit Visit
Jr Chester Johnson of Moberly visited the large free public exhibit of Southern California products in the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on July 15. He attended lectures and moving pictures as part of the daily program and planned to visit more sites in the Southland before returning home.
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Cheater Johnson
Chester Johnson
Moberly
Southern California
Los Angeles
Engagement of Miss Georgia Berkley to John Roberts
The Globe-Democrat features Miss Georgia Lee Berkley with the engagement announcement to John Calvin Roberts. Berkley, niece of G. H. Robinson, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berkley of St. Louis. Roberts, a newspaper man, co-owns the St. Louis Star with his brother. The marriage is planned for this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Democrat
Georgia Lee Berkley
John Calvin Roberts
G. H. Robinson
Charles Berkley
Clemens
St. Louis
Former Moberly Girl Bob Turner Married New Yorker in St Louis
Miss Helen Baird of Modeus, daughter of J. W. Baird, married Captain J B Rapunzi of New York after nursing service in France. Captain Rapuzzi, a paymaster, served two years in the first division and is stationed at New Haven. Also, Robert Turner, son of Mrs H H Turner, was robbed at midnight on McPherson Avenue. three men took cash and a diamond pin after stopping his Ford on Page Boulevard.
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Bob Turner
St.louis
Helen Baird
J.B. Rapunzi
New York
Mias Baird
J. W. Baird
Modeus
Woodland Hospital
First
Jnst
Miss Baird
Rapuszi
Rapuzz
Payaitlan
France
Acill
New Haven
Conn
Robert Turner
H. H. Turner
McPherson Avenue
St. Lewis
Globe-Democrat
Page Boulevard
W S Bowers Visits Congress
W S Bowers writes of a Washington visit spent with W W Rucker and attending sessions in the members gallery. He notes talk of a presidential stop in Moberly and mentions Secalians urging attendance at the State fair. He saw leading figures and listened to debate on the prohibition bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Bowers
Congress
East
Democrat
Washington
W.W. Rucker
Bowers
Moberly
Secalians
A House Party of Relatives Arrives in Missouri
Mrs. C. E. Davis hosts her father and mother Mr and Mrs W J Chenoworth her uncle and aunt Mrs Emmett Sparks Fulton and her sister Mrs Frank Grimstead Mel tinchin N T. Mrs Davis did not know her sister was in Missouri and was surprised this morning when the party drove up from Fulton. Mrs Grimstead is well known here and has delighted Moberly audiences on musical programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Davis
W. J. Chenoworth
Emmett Sparks
Fulton
Frank Grimstead
Meltnchin
N. T
Conductors J G Crawford and William Rutledge Report for Duty
Conductors J G Crawford and William Rutledge report for duty, marking returns to service. The pair resumes duties following assignments, with officials noting readiness and expected operational impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Crawford
William Rutledge
Law allows liquor stored in private homes for family use
Washington July 21 the house rejected a measure to ban storing liquor in private homes for personal use by a 167 to 3 vote. An amendment preserving private home storage for immediate family and bona fide guests was adopted despite efforts to strike the exemption.
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Washington, D. C
Legislative Battle Persists Over League Treaty
Washington July 21 Senate withholds action as key debates unfold on ratification of the peace treaty and league of nations. Foreign relations committee weighs a president's demand for an American on the reparations commission while a capitol debate resumes and up to thirty five senators pledge to vote against ratification without reservations.
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Washington
D. C
Martin
League of Nations
Foreign Relations Committee
Reparations Commission
Yoapitol Senatoria
Norris Refuses White House Talk on Peace Treaty
New York dispatch says Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska will not visit the White House to confer on the peace treaty. He told friends he would not hear confidential previews on Shantung or the peace pact and League covenant. Norris’s stance conflicts with Republican colleagues who urged a meeting, while others urged candor to the President from the outset.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Norris
White House
Senate
Shantung
League of Nations
Fall
Spencer
Mexican Situation Probed as Senate Delves into Claims
A published statement by General Irvine is questioned as Senator Fail cites a claim troops crossed the border and killed Carrancistas. The State Department is asked for details on American casualties and property losses since Diaz era, plus actions to recover claims. A separate dispatch reports a 10 000 robbery at an Atlantic Refining Camp in Mexico and Mexican authorities' regrets.
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Genera Irvine
Carranza
Washington
Suly
King
Mexico
Ding
Diaz
State Department
Danielstody
Finney
U.S. Topeka
Tayy Department
U. S
Tamesi
Asee
Prospective Moberly Visit Hinted By President Wilson
Major Lilly reports a letter from Tudge W W Rucker saying President Wilson listened attentively to the invitation for a Moberly speech during his national tour for the League of Nations. Rucker is hopeful the president may arrange to address the city if plans permit and urges a warm reception.
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Major Lilly
Tudge W.W. Rucker
Wilson
Moberly
League of Nations
Tudge Rucker
Sevt
W. Rucker
Death of Mrs Margaret Westbrook
Mrs. Margaret Westbrook died Saturday at 6 PM at 422 Madison Avenue. She was 37 and survived by husband John, daughter Opal, three sons Aaron Paul Melvin, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 10 AM Tuesday at home conducted by Rev. Marlin. Her passing leaves a gap in the home and community.
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Margaret Westbrook
Madison Avenue
John Westbrook
Opal
Aaron, Paul
Melvin
McClure
Bushong
Kansas
John’ McCoy
EL ‘Reno
Okla
E.S. Griffin
Fresno
Cal
James Wickam
Bogus
Aaron ‘Wickam
Creston
Westbrook
Lana
Marlin
President Suffering Attack of Dysentery and Death of Harold Quisenberry
Washington July 21 President Wilson suffers a slight digestive attack and rests as doctors hope he can resume work tomorrow. Harold Quisenberry dies at 18 after serving in the Navy and is remembered as industrious and loyal to country. Funeral held at Antioch church with Rev. Henson.
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Angel OF Death
Washington
Wilson
Grayson
Gras Wesehatord
Potomac
Weather Update: Fair Tonight and Slightly Cooler Tomorrow
Fair weather tonight with no precipitation. Tomorrow will be slightly cooler with continued dry conditions. Winds light and variable. Highs in the mid 70s, lows near 50s.
Street clashes erupt in Washington between whites and negros
Washington police and military authorities ord ered patrols after two nights of street fighting. Five negroes in an automobile fired at sailors near the naval hospital. bullets missed. Disturbances centered around the district building and hotels with soldiers sailors and marines involved. Authorities urged calm and asked civilians to stay home tonight.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Naval Hospital i
Maryland
Pullman
Washington Police
Treasury
Peat
Iin
National Capital
Louis Brown Coommander
District of
Proletariat Strike Losses Across Europe Amid Hungarians’ Flight
Paris reports indicate the planned international strike over intervention in Russia and Hungary loses its momentum with many places facing failure. Boston notes street railway workers ending their walkout after arbitration grants eight hour days and wage scales. Washington introduces a bill to restore colors pay and rank to court martialed service members. Basel reports Bela Kun fled Budapest to Vienna after the Hungarian Soviet leader’s deposition.
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Berlin
Budapest
Lapital
Pageblatt
Bela Kun
Pholetariat
Bela
Kun
People's
Varga
Szamuely
Mosesalpary
Habrich
Fle
Council of Government
Red Army
Bela “Kun
Paris
Russia
Hungary
Boston
Board of Arbitration
State Republican Ladies Elect County Chairman
The State Republican organization aligns newly enfranchised women for campaign work. Mrs. R. H. Kimbrough becomes county chairman of the Ladies Auxiliary and was later chosen as a member of the State committee from the congressional district. She will attend a state meeting in St Louis at the Planters Hotel next Saturday to advance campaign plans. Miss Cleo Stevens and Effie Overfelt returned home to Holliday after visiting Mrs. Ries.
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R. H. Kimbrough
Ladies
Kimbrough
Brunswick
Senator Harrison Defends the League in Senate Speech
Senator Harrison of Mississippi delivered a three hour speech in Washington defending the League of Nations. He attacked Republican obstruction and urged support in the foreign relations committee and Senate. Alfred Smith departed for Kansas City after a pleasant visit with Mr and Mrs Wightman.
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Cratic
League of Nations
Pomerine
Alfred.Smith
Kansas City
Hou
Wea
Wight
Wightman / Place
Family matriarch remembered as toll of years grows
Ingram family of Gazette Missouri reports the death of a father in his ninety fourth year. He leaves three sons and three daughters. Sedalia Chamber of Commerce delegates roam Missouri on the way to the state fair, visiting Reed Street and Mexico before continuing their trip. Mr and Mrs Geo Staley of West Rollins are visiting daughter Mrs Gene Rupp in Philadelphia. Mrs Staley plans a week in Illinois on return.
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J.ingram
Stephen Ingram
Gazette
Mr. Ingram
Geo. Staley
West Rollins Street
Gene Rupp
Philadelphia
Staley
Diinois
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Uriain
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