Field Marshal Wilson Shot Down in London
London June 22 Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson was shot dead outside his home in Eaton Square by two assassins. The killers, pursued by police, engaged in a running gun battle across streets. a policeman and a civilian were wounded. Wilson, Britain’s representative in the allied supreme council and former army chief of staff, led Ulster defense in London.
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London
Sir Henry Wilson
Hone
Aton Square
Sir Plenty
United Press
Tavas
Eaton Square
Sir Tenry
Sir Ienry
Great Britain
Allied Supreme Council
Ireland
Wilson
Ulster Defense
James Craig
Rose Ann Ward and Mathias Brown Married in Kansas City
The Democrat reports the marriage of Rose Ann Ward to Mathias Brown solemnized at Sacred Heart church in Kansas City last Wednesday. The couple traveled via Moberly to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and other eastern points after the ceremony, with Brown employed as a bookkeeper at Christen C Gibbons Motor Co and the groom noted as a well known local maintenance worker at Onion Station.
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Rose ‘Ann Ward
Mathias
Brown
Treart
Kansas City
Moberly
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Othe
Christen Cgibbons Motor Co
Oklahoma Ballot Wide With Statewide Races and Local Rasp
Oklahoma City reports a broad slate on the state ballot with John Fields of Oklahoma City seeking the governorship, A W K Floss of Claremore for state auditor, Tl Admire of Olton for corporation commissioner, M M Longaberger of Enid for Congress, and Hensley for state senate in district 14, plus seven editors aiming for the House. Also notes a Lawton farewell aviators show, Williamson county minefield watch, and a record grape crop projection exceeding 6 million pounds this year.
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Oklahoma City
Journaliany
Oklahoma
State Election Board
John Fields
A. WK. Floss
Claremore
Tl Admire
Olton
MM. Lowgber
Enid
Schultz
State Board of Agriculture
Truce talks on coal strike abandoned by operators and miners
Readable fragments indicate that efforts to settle the coal strike in Ohio Indiana Illinois and Western Pennsylvania have collapsed as insurgent operators and proponents of direct dealing with miners align against the strike leadership. The central claim says supplies are running low with 20 million tons surplus exhausted in weeks. Travel abroad and federal reports note rising applications and shipments in the transportation sector.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Indiana
Jmi
Nols
Pennsylvania
United Press
Kansas City
Harry W. Taylor
Central Coal & Cake Company
Taylor
Senator Reed Campaign Stop Cancelled in St Louis
Senor Reed to wind up his campaign in Missouri with events in North and South St Louis and a Coliseum rally on the Saturday before election day. The Odeon talk in St Louis on June 29 was cancelled due to Reed's state duties and schedule demands.
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Senor Piap
Coliseum
Reed
St. Louis
Jung
Sonnett C. Clark
St. Loouis
Bis
Lis
North St. Louis
South St. Tyouis
Fire damages home of Hayes Russ at 618 South Williams
The tire department responded to a residential fire at 618 South Williams Street in Liha, burning in the kitchen area and scorching a wall and window casing. Estimated damage runs to $150, with some clothing burned. cause under investigation amid unclear lighting conditions near the range.
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Pireat
Hayes Russ
Liha
South Williams Street
Ras Range
Crowds Pack Moberly Police Court for Felony Case
A large, mixed crowd gathered in Moberly’s police court to hear Charles TYorin charged with felonious assault and disturbing the peace. The defendant pleaded guilty, and the court levied $2.00 fines plus costs, paid by the accused and his father as they left the courtroom.
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Gily Dail
Charles TY Orin
Mie
Ann
Fiorita
Charles
Piorkta
Johnsutt
Chaster Johnson
Former Monroe County Man Attacks US Policy as Republican Critic
A Monroe County native, Preston Moss of Scientific Soil Outlook, challenges the national administration in a letter to the Democratic Central committees at Helena. He argues postwar conditions demand self preservation as he criticizes wartime policies and tax burdens that he says shift costs to labor and business.
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Monroe County
Potacias
A. Caplinger
Millings
Mont
Awellten
Wylis
Preston
B. Mfoss
Monrne County
Moss
Outlina, Company
Ay Billings
Helene
Mant
Nlogs
Sor Eeese
Lloyd George Beaton Faces Commons Wind of Resignation Talks
In London on June 22 Lloyd George Beaton attended the House of Commons as the government faced a new round of amendments to the national insurance bill. The house adjourned after the defeat was announced, allowing the government to weigh its position. Observers say George could weather the storm without resigning until after the Hague conference.
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Lloyd George Beaton
House of Commons
London
Lloyal Coorge
Commons
Lioyd George
Hague
State vs Wabash Change of Venue Granted
The case of the state against the Wabash railroad, charged with neglect to build sheds for protecting and aiding workmen, which was to be tried in circuit court, today received a change of venue to Macon.
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Macon
Foreign women driven into China amid massacre reports
Dispatch from Shanghai on June 23 describes a brutal assault where foreign women were allegedly driven with soldiers into dangerous terrain, with reports of widespread slaughter affecting Chinese and foreigners alike. British and American missionaries seek assistance as marines prepare for possible landings.
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Shanghai
Luo
Wiautu
Mutin
London
America
Tunborta
Dempsey May Be Here On The Fourth Of July
A garbled 1920s boxing discussant notes Dempsey may visit for a July 4 event. It mentions promoter Walsh, trainer Holtsinger, and arrangements to bring Dempsey to Oklahoma City or via train and air from Kansas City, with plans for potential fights and exhibition.
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Dempsey
Lim
Moberly
Jonele
Lahoma
Pom Walsh
Garrick Balding
Chicaro
Col
Holtsinger
Walsh
Oklahon
Gity
Wabash
Matai
Kansas City
Jack
Joe
Rotary Luncheon Features Dentistry Growth Talk
Weekly meeting of the Rotarians included Dr. Weds Miller and HM. ale bert delivering remarks on "The Growth of Dentistry" and civic improvement ideas. Jokes by Wack Jones and Was Morgan sparked laughter as Morgan quipped about income tax shrinkage from bootleg and bandit exemptions.
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Weds Miller
Bert
Wack Jones
Morgan
Opposition to Johnson Gains Momentum in California
In San Francisco on June 22 a mass meeting drew notable backers including Charles G. Moore, former Panama-Pacific Exposition president, who endorsed Senator Hiram Johnson for renomination.
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San Francisco
Hiram Johnson
Charles G. Moore
Johnson
Former Moberly Man Proposes New Recreation Center Plan
A former Moberly resident now in another city discusses a plan to replace seasonal bathhouses in Oyest Park with a large concrete pool and attached entertainment facilities. The proposal includes dressing rooms, an ice cream parlor, a dance hall, booths for soft drinks, and a covered building, with an estimated cost of at least 20000. The organizer aims to fund a third himself and has backing from local supporters who expect construction this season.
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Wenlaman
Oyest Park
Ferbes
Plo
Country Club Society Summer Retreat and Events
The Country Club remains the social hub with rising golf participation and an upcoming Brand cup tournament. Chef Joe Woods served thirty meals yesterday and will offer a Sunday special menu. A fortnightly dance featuring Mrs. Ralph Brattain and The Melody Orchestra starts at nine, with dances through Halloween and card parties on the schedule. If weather allows, a masquerade ball may close the season on Halloween night.
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Country Club
Joe Woods
Walloween
Oliver Bender Dies After Lingering Illness
Oliver Bender, a 14 year old lad, died after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bender and two sisters Mrs Seble Dolesby and Sa ly Bender. Funeral at 2 30 Saturday afternoon at West Park Church, conducted by Revs Taylor and Smith. Interment in Oakland.
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Oliver Bender
Benjamin Bender
Seble Dolesby
Sa‘aly Bender
West “Park Church
Miners Uprising Violence Surges in Williamson County
In Marion Illinois on June 22 reports detail deadly violence as 24 mine workers are shot in strips near here and Herrin area. Bodies found in woods and along roads, with several killed after being bound. Martial law feared as mobs seize posts and clash with strike breakers amid a deadly county mine war.
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Marion
Meirica
Williamson
Sam D. Hunter
Ilinois
Arion
Herrin
Syiters
Harrisburg
Eldorado
Autos Oads
Arriy Ee
Vhce
Elerrine
Death claims Reddick Biedermann Hayes
Reddick Biedermann Hayes, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Hayes, died at 6 40 last evening. Born January 27 1904 in Pashehca, he had lived in Missouri since childhood and worked as a clerk at Snow White Market. He was a member of the First Baptist Church B Y D and Sons of Veterans. He leaves three brothers Jesse Howard and J D Hayes. Funeral at 506 Johnson Street Saturday at 10 conducted by Rev BE V Lamb. Weather: generally fair tonight and Friday warmer tonight east and extreme north portions.
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Wat
D.rh. Hayes
Daati
Reddick Biedeman Hayes
Pashuecah
Ane
See
Mobherly
Snow White
First Baptist Church
B. Y
Sons of Veterans
Jesse
Howard
J.D. Hayes
Johnson Street
Ali
BE. Vv. Lamb
Harding on Philippine Independence Conference
Fragmentary notes reference President Harding and a Philippine independence conference. Content is unclear and garbled, but suggests discussion of independence and Renown or renown status. The text includes scattered phrases about Harding and a conference context.
Antempted to Rob Merchan t Route Ses
Fragmentary OCR notes show an attempted robbery on a merchant route with unclear details and no identifiable names or locations. Further legible text needed to confirm the actors, place, and outcome.
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Mathtias Brow
Bride
Ore Want
Lawton
Okla
Field Aviators
Farewall
Springfield
130Th Infantry
Williamson County
Adjutant General’s Office
Uhe Fedeval
SY. Louis
Chas. Fiorna
China
Krom
Marning
California
Oliver’ Bender
Eness
3.M. Stockton
Jan. Kobulz
Loutis Mardin
Leia Watts
Cairo
Lucy Bo Be
Sarah Page
Johnston
Biedermann
Hayes
Pres
Harding
Phillipine
Satesin
Merchan
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