Republicans rally behind Harding renomination in poll
Washington dispatch reports Republican national committee leaders nationwide largely back President Harding for renomination. Posts from Maine Missouri New Hampshire Arkansas Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain states show strong support and optimism for his re election amid a period described as chaotic giving way to prosperity.
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Flapper Hoboes Arrested In Kansas City Freight Yards
Three 15 year old girls Susie Reviesk Myrtle Enger and Mary Bellow were arrested in the freight yards of Kansas City Union Station and returned to Chicago parents. They said they were on a trip across the continent aiming for the Pacific coast and had traveled with no money. Welfare officers exchanged their dresses for knickers before sending them home.
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Pacific Coast
Deaths Rise At Confederate Home In Higginsville
Higginsville Mo March 24 Richard Percy Handley an inmate of the Confederate Home here shot himself while on a cot in the hospital room the cause heart failure He was 80 and came from Buchanan county Another man John McDonald who jumped from the second floor of the hospital died soon after He leaves a son W L McDonald of Armstrong Mo and no daughter T H Fladson of Coyle Okla These seven deaths occur in seven days at the institution.
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Oklo
Rescue Four Men Marooned on Island During Flood
Four men were rescued from a Mississippi River island after ice and flood waters trapped them. One man chose to stay, while deputies and Army aviators attempted to break the jam with bombs and explosives. The flood damaged property and livestock, with one life reported lost.
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Leslie Ro Granger
Dimiage
Sigux Chiv
Sergeant Blatt
Woman in Black Seen on Town Streets After Dark
Mysterious woman in black appears periodically on local streets after dark. No one can identify her origin or purpose. The night police have patrolled the nearby area, including near the high school, but no trace is found. Residents are divided, some curious, others indifferent.
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Towte
Woolan
Automobiles and Export Demand Across Nations
A report from the German Automobile Dealers Association notes widespread interest in export, citing a table of per car ownership by country. Countries listed include United States 10, Canada 15, Britain 41, Argentina 110, Sweden 408, Holland 502, Mexico 620, Romania 2 046, India 6 410, and Japan 4 655.
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United States
Canada
Newenland
Gren Britain
Denmark
Check fraud risks rise as checks replace real money
New York reports warn that only a small fraction of money exists as hard currency, while most business moves via checks. TheForgery Prevention Bureau cites rising losses from check alteration, totaling hundreds of millions, driven by careless handling and counterfeiting methods. They urge guard against blank checks and to use alteration-proof paper to curb fraud.
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New York
Eureka
Noman
Bureau
Hyde Signs Cave Bill Cutting Missouri Tax Levy
Jefferson City March 23 1869 Senator Cave signed a measure to reduce the state tax levy from seven to five cents on the dollar. The action aims to save about 4.8 million dollars for the people and is part of a Democratic-led effort to cut government expenses. Hyde vetoed a separate bill to abolish the State tax commission and disapproved related revenue measures.
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Einstein Denounces League of Nations and Withdraws Support
Albert Einstein, described here as a pacifist and discoverer of relativity, denounces the League of Nations and asks for his name to be removed from its list of collaborators. He states the League lacks power and will to achieve its aims.
Airplanes Ready to Attack Piute Indians in Utah
Report from San Parieiseo cites fully equipped army airplanes held in readiness at Cirsay Wield to aid a Utah posse pursuing Piute Indians aiding two sheep thieves. Air power to be used only if ordered by Washington officials.
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Washington
Automobiles Ownership Gap Between U S and Germany
A clipped report notes that one in ten Americans own a car while Germany lags behind. The sketch hints at postwar economic contrasts and rising car ownership in the United States.
Junior Missionary Society Meets at Fourth Street Church
The Junior Missionary Society of the Fourth Street Methodist Church will meet Saturday afternoon at 4 0. Mothers are urged to bring children and remember the mite boxes.
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Fourth Street Methodist Church
Women Ku Klux Is Now In Order In Atlanta Ga
Marah Te Wanielia national organization of women founded on Ku Klux Klan lines will operate alongside the KKK centers. William Joseph Simmons declares plans to issue ritualistic work soon. Admission limited to native born white Protestant women over 45 years. Simmons names himself head and vows dedication to Protestant Christianity. The move follows seven years of Ku Klux growth and aims to further the founder’s dream.
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Aarder
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Simons
Heddinghaus Case Discharged by Court
The court discharged Jering Feddinghaus from murder charges arising from a shooting on a county road near town. Comstock reportedly involved in the attack, with Weddinghaus employed at a local shop when the incident occurred.
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History of the world war urged by congressman London
Rep Meyer London of New York favors a dispassionate government history of World War I written by a scientific commission. He argues it should ignore nations and race prejudices to foster social science progress and true international understanding.
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Goverment Scientific Commission
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New York
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London
Bandits Take $40,000 From East St Louis Bank
Four armed men robbed the Southern Illinois National Bank of East St Louis, escaping with $40,000 after blocking two employees at the bridge approach. Barker and Kroger drove to police headquarters to report the holdup, while police pursued no trace of the getaway car across the Mississippi into East St Louis. Police in Southern Illinois issued alerts as investigators hunted for suspects and vehicle.
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Ilinois National Bank
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Aine Mississippi River
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Thinois
Debate on War Literature and Historical Evidence
A critic argues that vast wartime writings mix self glorification with bias and warns that public access to factual prewar history is restricted. He cites new German and Russian rulers and British scholarly research as prompts for government commissions to pursue a clearer, universal understanding to prevent future conflicts.
Black River Rampage Threatens Northeast Arkansas
In the Walnut Ridge region of northeast Arkansas the Black River and Mack River flood lowlands and farms, forcing residents to flee with livestock threatened and supplies cut. Officials report widespread inundation with gasoline shortages as families evacuate, though no casualties are yet reported.
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Morris Concerns to Sway Pact
Armour and Company has taken over Morris and Company packing interests with no dissolution of the Morris organization expected. Landson White of Armour stated negotiations for the purchase are complete, but closing dates are uncertain due to many details. He emphasized preserving Morris and Company to retain efficiency and pursue further business.
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Legion Leader Urges Draft of Labor and Industry
In Hutchinson Kansas on March 2 a American Legion leader W P MacLean of Topeka urged national legislation to provide conscription of labor capital and industry for future wars. He said added compensation would have been needed and benefits would have altered the outcome of the war.
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Topeka
Mander Maclean
Piggly Wiggly Stock Settlement Proposal Emerges
Clarence Saunders of Memphis announces a full settlement proposal for all Piggly Wiggly Stores Class A stock at $100 a share. He states stock will be furnished upon application for sale to the National Bank of Commerce in New York, with opening broker quotes ranging from $110 to $115 per share.
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Memphis
Laday
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New-Jones Financial News Agency
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National Bank of Commerce
Uris
Igure
Engraving legend sparked by Indian head penny tale
McPherson College student Maust recounts a family tradition about the origin of the Indian head penny. He cites Longacre as the engraver at the Philadelphia mint 1828–1840 and notes a tale of a maiden’s head influencing the design. The piece notes the connection to early U S coinage and mint history.
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James Parton
Longaere
Philadelphia
Ingland Grants
Louisseme
Sarah Ware
Leargreve
Manet
Weather outlook with mild tonight and warmer Saturday
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures in the southeast portion. It will be colder on Saturday across other areas.
Mayor A C Dingle Dies After Illness in Moberly
Mayor A C Dingle dies at Woodland hospital at 7 30 am after a six day illness. Blood poisoning cited but diabetes listed as underlying ailment. Born 1862 near Mexico he leaves a wife and several children and was a longtime resident and community leader. Funeral planned at Central Christian church with Masonic rites at Oakland Cemetery.
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JR. Hickerson
Mexico
Ralph Bowman
Cincinnati
Sims
W. _ Hannah
Harold
Maberly Iva Sins
New York
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Fayette
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Templary
Ararat Shrine
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Iowa
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Ie American Trotting Association
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Moberly
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Railroad Detective Charged With Murder in Bloomfield
Bloomfield Missouri reports the trial of a railroad detective for the Coston Belt Railroad on a murder charge. The indictment accuses the detective of shooting a miner named Spanks during an attempted steal on a train near Malden, last year.
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Rev. Aww. Van Wagner Dies at 77 in Carthage Missouri
Carthage Missouri March 22 Reve Jo Vin Wagner a Congregational minister aged 77 died at home yesterday after serving as minister for two years before retiring from the GLC twenty years ago. He never held a pastorate in Sedalia Mo.
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Fire damages eight buildings in Elvins Missouri block
A moving blaze swept through a central business district in Elvins Missouri destroying a block of eight buildings. One person was seriously injured as flames spread from a mine area to nearby structures.
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Elvins
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