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Moberly Evening Democrat

Location

Moberly, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

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Supreme Allied Council Meets in Bologne

The Allied Supreme Council met at 21:20 a.m. in Bologne to settle questions delaying Europe’s return to stability and world peace. Indemnity and reparations for Germany were on the agenda. near East tensions from Turkish nationalists and Balkan stability were also addressed. Premier Miller and David Lloyd George were said to have agreed on the indemnity issue at Hythe the previous Sunday.

Bologne Allied Supreme Council Europe Near East Turkey Balkan States Miller David Lloyd George Hythe

Senator Reed May Carry Fight to Convention Floor

Senator Reed of Missouri may carry to the floor of the Democratic National Convention a major fight for a seat as a delegate from the sixth district Kansas City. The move could trigger an open clash on the floor between anti administration factions led by Wilson democrats likely to control the convention.

San Francisco Cal Reed Missouri Kansas City

The Weather Partly Cloudy and Unsettled Tonight

Partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change.

Democrats Face A Puzzling Convention Lead Up

San Francisco June 21 a week before the opening of their national convention democrats find themselves as puzzled and bewildered as the republicans were at Chicago before their conven tion met. Democrats too are bossless and as a result those here mill around seeking answers to questions about Wilsons third term Bryan possible moves and party stance on liquor. McAdoo retirement and other issues add to the uncertainty as campaign managers prefer silence until the Wilson and Bryan plans emerge.

San Francisco Chicago Wilson Bryan Hua Tha Party McAdoo

Baby Daughter Born to Fansler Broaddus Family

The Fansler Broaddus couple at 215 East Coates street welcomed a baby girl yesterday morning. The child is the Sirse daughter, and her arrival brings joy to the home. Oscar Koblitz and wife departed yesterday for a two week vacation in Chicago.

Fansler Broaddus East Coates Street Oscar Koblitz Chicago

Water Bond Drive Seen Key to Moberly’s Growth

John C. O'Keefe urges citywide support for a $350,000 water works plan, arguing it will unlock industrial and commercial expansion, attract rail and coal assets, and raise population toward 30,000 by 1930. He warns failure could stagnate Moberly and harm Wabash Railway business.

Moberly Missouri River Stamena Mobey Missouri St. Louis Kansas City Calla Ea

Married in Mexico Yesterday Morning

Paul Witten and Miss Vera Street were married yesterday morning at 8:20 in Mexico at Rev. C. C. Grimes home. Attendants were Miss Hazel Ruffel and Verner Lowellotthin elty. The couple left Mexico for St. Louis on a Chicago & Alton train, planning to settle on West Coates street after a brief visit. Verbal details left uncertainty about the date, but the ceremony occurred yesterday morning.

Paul Witten Vera Street Mexico C. C. Grimes Fourth Street Hazel Ruffel Carthage Verner Lowellotthinelty Chicago & Alton St. Louis Mary Street West Rollins Street McCabe & Babcock

Rioting in Londonderry Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded

London dispatch reports widespread rioting in Londonderry on Saturday night between Linn Felters and unionists. Five killed and about 100 injured as clashes erupt, with retail stores burned and workers shot. Militias and police unable to fully quell the unrest.

London Londonderry Linn Felters Poller Rome Edwin Price James McVeigh Thomas McLaughlin Thomas McFarren James Kerty

Sidney Miller funeral service in Coun cy Binis Ia

A large gathering of relatives and friends assembled in the Mahan and Son funeral parlor to honor Sidney Miller who died in Coun cy Binis Ia Rev George White of Carpenter Street Baptist preached a comforting Christian message. Wm French and wife of Parsons Kaun are visiting Moberly relatives.

Sidney, Miller Mahan & Son Sidney Miler Councy Binfis George White Carpenter Street Parsons

Switchmen Strike Echoes Across Rail Yards and Cities

The nationwide railroad strike wave expands as two hundred switchmen and yardmen in New York Central and Lackawanna yards walk out seeking immediate wage settlement. Baltimore sees 700 yardmen strike causing embargoes, while Philadelphia and Washington report renewed actions and possible pleas to President Wilson. Police wounded in Waterbury during clashes as strikers rise in numbers. overall passenger service largely remains unaffected.

SyrAcuse New York Central Lcal Lackawanna

Publicity Campaign Launches Wednesday for Bond Sales

A committee including G O Perry G 3 Ginther B N Wood W S Bowers and A By Chamier will lead a Wednesday evening demonstration at 7 00 to boost support for the new waterworks plant bond issue. A parade float, built by Ginther, will travel Reed street to Tannehill park as speeches and child demonstrations are staged by school principals in a booster effort.

G. O. Perry G. 3. Ginther B. N. Wood W.S. Bowers Chamier Publici Reed Street Tannehill Park Ginther Mia J, T, Crégs Leheer

Knights of Columbus Big Class Adoption In Missouri Town

Yesterday afternoon the Motherly Council of the Knights of Columbus held a class adoption for fifty new members, largely from Moberly with others from Macon La Plata and Shelbina. The ceremony featured multiple degrees, a banquet at St Johns church basement, music by local groups, and speeches praising loyalty to church and country. A separate note mentions the funeral of A D Long in Huntington Ind and a street fundraising float campaign led by Baker aiming for a Saturday finish with community effort.

Knights of Columbus Moberly Macon la Plata Shelbina Martinsburg L. P. Walah St. Louis St. John’s Catholic Church M. J. Kehoe J.B. Herdy G.K Edward Keating Bern Horan PF. Myers A. Murch L. P. Walsh Walsh Friendsip Lyon Frank J. Herbers Edmund Burke Harwood Jack Ryan Kansas City Lora Miller Julius Miller South Fifth Street Mullens Republic Melody Boys A. D. Long Huntington Ind East Rollins Street

District Conference Opens Here Tonight

The Brockfeld district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church begins at First Methodist Episcopal church tonight at 8. The Rev. C. B. Larabee of Wellsville Mo opens as teacher. Tomorrow morning devotions led by Rev. John Kapp of Sumner Mo. Sessions include organization and business, sermon by Rev. Re Wyrick of Marceline Mo, women’s meeting on Tuesday at 2 led by Mrs. English of Brookfield and others. Special invitation to women’s missionary groups and ministry.

Brockfeld The Methodist Episcopal Church First Methodist Episcopal Church C. B. Larabee D. D Wellsville Seaion John Kapp Sumner Re W. Wyrick Marcelins C. J. English Brookfield W. H. Layton Laclede P. H. Rutherford Hannibal Woman's Missionary Societies Theo. Dowler Bosworth

Four Die In Balmoral Fire At Vancouver

Four residents perished when flames engulfed the Balmoral apartment building in Vancouver British Columbia on June 21. The six story blaze trapped occupants as automatic locks failed doors. Janitor Spencer is missing and a body believed to be his was found. Charles Dennehy, a war veteran and former POW with a leg amputated, leaped from the sixth floor and died.

Vancouver British Columbia Balmoral Spencer Charles Dennehy Prisner

Harding and His Chiefs Plan Campaign Strategy

Washington July 21. Big chiefs of the Republican party and Senator Warren G Harding met to finalize campaign plans. They will set the notification ceremony date and review the campaign committee’s personnel and financing. Will Hays will lead the national committee with Chicago as central headquarters. New York, San Francisco, Denver and Washington named regional hubs. Harry M Daugherty to play an active role in campaigning. Brakeman R E Barcus back from Chicago business trip.

Washington Republican Party Warren G. Harding Harding Will Heys National Republican Committee Chicago New York San Francisco Denver Harry M Daugherty

Riot and killings erupt in Chicago race clashes

Chicago on June 21 reports two violent race flareups. White mobs assault three ministers returning from Kankakee and a man named Herbert Mitchell. police restore order as patrols patrol the black belt. Edward Redding is arrested in a separate case tied to the killings of two whites after a parade. Police guard Y M C A hall and Great Lakes sailors on leave as tensions spike.

Kankakee Mdlinois West Side Herbert Mitchell Mitchell William McNaughton McNaughton Edward Redding Great Lakes Y. M. GO. A. Hatel Black Belt Chicago Ill R. R. Rose Joseph Hoyt Rose Hoyt Michael Reese Fifth Street Indiana Africa

Milkman Talks on Elwell Case Probed in New York

New York authorities questioned milkman James Otten who says he delivered milk to Elwell’s locked house shortly after the murder. Housekeeper Mrs. Marie Lares reports finding the door locked when she arrived. Investigators believe the suspect left the scene just before her arrival as brakemen report for duty and others are stationed nearby.

New York Joseph Bowne Elwell James Otten Etwell Swann Marie Lareen

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