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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
1
A mysterious woman in black frightens residents on West Stollins Street when she appears on the Stokes porch. J H Stokes and wife are away. Mrs Baker and Miss Freda Greasy organize a prank, leading neighbors to panic until the joke is revealed as bunk.
Chicago proposes returning to a license system for dry saloons, replacing bars with refreshment parlors. A $200 yearly fee would replace $1,000, raising about $600,000 annually. Closing hours would be dropped. Garrity backs the change amid liquor-law reforms.
The Moberly Elks earned three trophies at the state gathering in Cohim. They will host next year’s convention in September instead of June. Two roving cups go on display at Levy’s store, including a $135 trophy for highest membership percentage and an $80 golf championship cup starring J A Madden. The lodge tied Kirksville for largest band presence, though that award may not be counted.
At Chicago Coliseum the Republican convention pushed toward a final platform after subcommittee work on a league of nations plank. The resolutions committee recessed until 7 pm to allow the subcommittee to finalize the league and Mexican planks while learning the full committee had accepted most uncontested planks. The day featured heat, procedural pauses, and behind the scenes maneuvering as Poindexter declined a vice presidential offer and Hays prepared for a potential long night session if a platform battle arises.
A fragment notes that a convention visitor lacks a proper title among dignitaries and officials, as plain forms like Mister appear in the Blackstone lobby. The piece hints at hierarchy and titles in political or social settings, capturing a moment of perception and language.
Police were summoned to Mrs. Alice Cleary on North Fourth street over a dispute with men from Reichel Motor Co. Cleary said she would not tolerate being run over or having her property harmed and a hearing is set for 9 15 tomorrow morning. Report says she struck a man with a stick during the altercation. The garage sits opposite her home and the conflict has flared for months with periodic incidents.
Masons announce a special convocation of Motherly Chapter No 79 on June 11 at 7 30 p m to perform Past and M B degrees. J M Sandison H P and J W Tate secretary Fett present. Weather forecast calls for generally rain and continued warmth tonight and tomorrow. Mrs Han e Smith and children of Montgomery visit Mrs George Sandifer at West Rollins treat.
Luther Roberta and Miss Mary Jenking wed Saturday evening at Triplett. The couple had kept the plans secret until today. the bride's cousin’s home hosted the ceremony. The bride is Susie Jenks’s daughter and works at Scudders Gale Wholesale Co. The groom is a worker at Brown Shoe Factory. Neighbors helped reveal the secret and celebrate the marriage. A separate report notes a dark horse bid for General John J. Pershing for the Democratic nomination, led by Edward F. Galtra of Missouri, aiming to have Pershing attend the San Francisco convention as a guest of a Missouri delegation.
In a draft evasion case against heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled that Maxine Dempsey, his former wife, may testify about non confidential matters from their marriage. The court will decide each question of the witness separately as she testifies.
Mrs E J Daley formerly of this city invites the senior class of Manual Training High School to attend commencement exercises in Kansas City. Her twin daughters Nora and Gord Daley are among the graduates. The note recalls their early schooling at the central school with teachers Minnie Collett Frankie Rucker and Stella Strawn. Al Hall and wife of Paris visited as out of town shoppers.
Washington reports census figures show Butler Massachusetts 2702 Poplar Bluff Missouri 8042 Rolla Missouri 2077 Salem Missouri 1774 BeSoto 6003 with increases ranging from 1.4 to 16.8 percent. In Mexico City observers say Iglesias Calderon will be the US envoy and likely ambassador once recognition is granted. New York notes US Steel total 10940466 for May 41 with an 680719 rise.
Mrs. George Bass chairs the Woman's Bureau of the Democratic National Committee from New York focusing on executive subcommittees for Ways and Means Politics and Publicity. Vice chairs include Mrs. Kelsog Fairbank Miss Esther Ogden Mrs. H Otto Pittpen and Mrs. John Blair.
Judge Charles H Mayer of St. Joseph will speak at Tauneult Park on Thursday June 17 at 8 00 pm An outdoor meeting is planned with a rain contingency to be moved to the High School auditorium Ladies are especially invited The event aims to promote Mayer’s candidacy and his speaking ability.
Mrs J Gleason widow of a Chicago banker was arrested in New York charged with stealing an $1800 diamond bar pin from Mrs Chester Curry and cash from Curry’s home and another residence. Police describe her as a female Raffles and note her annuity and divorce history.
Death of four year old Ruth Davis at her parents home six miles west of Renick. Survived by father Baxter Davis mother and two brothers Charles G. and Robert E. Davis and grandparents C G Davis and Barbara Ess Renick. Funeral tomorrow at 10 o clock at New Hope Church conducted by Rev Steve Owings. Le Plata musical program tomorrow evening at high school auditorium features Goetze pupils violin and piano selections and Goetze orchestra.
Fragmented OCR text shows discussion of Johnson, old guard, and a convention, with mentions of subcommittee unanimity, reservations, and ratification. The garbled lines reference political language, platform matters, and timing around evening events.
A Chester Pa native died at a military camp after being attached and expected to be brought home. The report notes his service and the circumstances surrounding the death with brief details available from the incident.
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