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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
1
Police hunted a tall figure described as a woman in black after a week of eerie sightings across East Side and South Side. Citizens reported peering through windows and prowling shadows. Chief Marshall warned officers to arrest the walker of the night. The case has spurred speculation of various motives and identities.
President Wilson announced a commission to arbitrate wage differences between anthracite coal miners and operators. Members include Wm. O. Thompsoni Columbus Ohio Neal J. Ferry McAdon Pa and Wm. A. Conne Scranton Pa Matamorag Mexixco. The plague in Vera Crna is alarming and funds are being raised on both sides of the border to fight it. Senate accepted conference report on merchant marine bill by 45 to 14. The Hungarian delegation signed the peace treaty. The Antwerp Diamond Company in Buffalo was fined 918,000 for price violations and a motion for a new trial was denied.
In Chicago on June 1, Hiram Johnson faces a field of rivals as he seeks to influence the publican convention. Governor Lowden plans war councils and conferences with media and advisers, while General Wood and Herbert Hoover consider newspaper appeals. Rodenberry of Maols to nominate Lowden, with Hoover's team delaying moves until a deadlock develops. Johnson’s backers push for action before the resolutions committee, aiming to shape the campaign.
Ottawa June 4. Sir Henry Omarton announced the government will require that domestic newsprint paper demands be met before any export demands. Canadian publishers warned that about 25 percent of daily papers could suspend due to newsprint shortages, though they seek no price favors. The dispute concerns a small share of exports, less than two percent.
National Committeeman J J McGraw of Oklahoma charged that State Chairman Whiting was loaned fifty thousand dollars by Lowden supporters the day he ruled out Wood delegates at the state convention. He identified the lender as J L Hammon national chairman elect and a Lowden supporter.
Chicago June 4 130000 requests flood for 1929 Republican National Convention seats Will Hays says 130000 requests filed for 19289 seats and more than 1100 applications for 578 press tickets received He notes women lead in ticket requests with more than ten per seat Plan to distribute tickets on Saturday delegate W M Bounds appears in public with placard reading I am wearing my old clothes.
Horace Stebbins eastern treasurer of Major General Wood's campaign appeared before the senate campaign expenditures committee. He argued he could not be located until a message arrived, protested persecution of his family, and provided a breakdown of funds totaling about 456000 with 166000 spent as Wood league treasurer and 28000 as eastern treasurer of the Wool campaign.
Dorothy Elizabeth Richardson and Charence Richardson rejoice over the birth of a daughter at their home 409 Wisdom. The infant has been christened Dorothy Elizabeth, bringing joy to the family.
Gertrude Garnett, 19, an understudy of Mae Murray, arrived at Fourth Street Theatre to appear in On With the Dance. She wore four masks, gave a brief interview, and impressed locals with her colorful look and dance background.
London June 4 The Moewe the German raider handed to British authorities and renamed Pungo for use in the fruit trade under Turner Brightman Co London She sailed under disguises in 1916 and claimed 15 captures in a two months raiding cruise including Appam and Clan MacTavish All hands were lost when Clan MacTavish was sunk
The first session of the two day Good Roads meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms was led by Maj. Harry B. Hawes of St. Louis. Delegates heard a report on work completed by committees at Excelsior Springs and discussed bond issues to fund road improvements. A banquet at Merchants Hotel followed a motor tour of Moberly areas.
Washington June 4 Under Secretary of State Franklin AL Polk has tendered his resignation to President Wilson and the president has accepted it. It was announced at the White House and Polk’s resignation was not a surprise as he had hoped to resign due to poor health and financial considerations.
Washington June 4 The Senate campaign fund investigating committee will conduct a sweeping inquiry into every dollar of Lowden and other campaign money spent in Missouri. Senators Reed Spencer and James said telegrams from across Missouri demanded a thorough probe into the pre convention contest and the use of funds by all candidates. Publican state chairman Cole testified he received both Harding and Lowden money but did not know the $400 from Morse benefited the Lowden campaign.
Democratic sources report Dr W P Sparrow and Rev E Kalter intend to prepare a public statement after visiting Randolph county delegates to both district and state conventions. Sparrow hints a potential large sum if funds are found, Kalter says he received none and paid his own way. Hammett files for Congress. A C Gladney heads to Jefferson City to file papers. Mrs George Buchanan and two daughters visit Renick area. Buchanan was Minnie Burnham whose husband George died in February.
Margaret Green of this city graduated with a Bachelor of Music at the commemcement exercise at Synodical College in Fulton. Miss Immogene Allen attends the college while Mrs. Robert Allen traveled by train and Mr. Robert Allen returned with others by car. Green is noted for a deep contralto voice and admired singing.
Harry B. Hawes of Westminster Place, St. Louis, files with Missouri officials for the Democratic nomination to represent the eleventh district in Congress to succeed William Igoe. He plans to focus on waterways, highways, and local self-government, saying party leaders expect no opposition. Hawes spoke at a good roads conference in Moberly.
Mr Smith prepares a church directory listing departments and members with street numbers. Pledges for 1920 marked with A. galley proof shown at church Sunday. Members urged to verify spellings initials street numbers and add star if supporting.
Chicago June 4 Miss Mary Garrett Hay, chairwoman of the women's division of the Republican executive committee, says women will press for full recognition in inner party circles on a fifty fifty basis. She will submit recommendations for complete reorganization of party machinery and some women will be included in the report to be filed with the national committee.
Benjamin L. Smith resigns as president of Associated Charities after removal from Stoberty. He calls a meeting at the public library on Tuesday June 8 at 4 p m to elect a president and vice president and handle other business. The meeting will be held at the public library to address leadership vacancies.
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. J. Lilly went to Fayette this morning. Duelneas.
Chicago on Tune 4 the Republican National Committee opened contest hearings seating eight Mississippi district delegates led by Mo J Mulvitill. Regular delegates from South Carolina headed by Joseph W Tolbert supported Lowden while contesting delegates backed Wood. Tolbert accused Florida Republicans and DC organizers of trying to break up South Carolina. Johnson appears ahead of Lowden in unofficial dope sheets as Wood maintains comfort. The committee has resumed contests with 64 of 187 disposed and Texas delegation contested replacing initial eight.
The Fidelity State Bank of Trenton, Missouri, closed under orders of State Commissioner C F Enright after an investigation of its books. President S A Day reportedly oversold loans while conditions remained undisclosed. An orderly reserve was promised for depositors though stockholders may face losses.
A fragmented notice notes Dr C B Boving waives a guest in New Orleans and Mrs Woodbridge who is Episcopal, with Tulane University mentioned. It records a marriage, a Reverend Geo Bridge, a Presbyterian minister from Louisiana, and a death in a listed family network. The text references a move to teach at Mi Home near Charlottesville and mentions Comming this morning.
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