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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
1
In St Louis May 7 six gunmen attempted a robbery at Drovers Bank in East St Louis. One bandit was killed a second wounded and a third died later after pursuit. Several bandits fled as police closed in while employees and customers hid and recovered from the attempted heist.
New York May 7 Socialists will convene to nominate Eugene V Debs for president with little opposition He is serving a two year term in Atlanta Federal Prison for Espionage Act violations making a prison campaign possible for the first time and underscoring the unique nature of the nomination
The state republican convention meeting in Pueblo elected undirected delegates at large to the national convention. Herbert S. Hadley and Judge George H. Bradfield were supported as national committeemen but their names were withdrawn. Resolutions urged protection of American lives in Mexico and elsewhere and endorsed woman suffrage and prohibition.
Flour rose to a new peak of 16 dollars per barrel in Minneapolis yesterday with a 50 cent gain cited as the reason. Wheat prices also advanced and demand remained steady, while today’s quote shows standard flour up by 2 dollars per barrel from a month ago.
Cloudy and unsettled conditions persist tonight with a gradual improvement expected tomorrow. In the northwest portion expect fair skies as temperatures rise slowly through the day.
The water works committee of Moberly meets with bank representatives to chart a tentative plan for a city water system. They adopt a program to raise funds, form committees, and sell securities through a holding or trust company to finance the project.
Mrs. Decker, wife of a Stockton man, is under arrest awaiting a preliminary hearing on murder charges after a state laboratory analysis suggested poisoning. The 32 year old man died last December in Cannehill and the case followed the subsequent death of Mrs Bruce nearby. Viscera from the deceased were sent to the state university lab for examination.
Elizabethtown Kansas reports F W Absura Gillen banker arrived to wed Miss Cora Lee Hart. The engagement with Hugh Lave of Indianapolis and earlier Oklahoma ties are noted. Hart reportedly shifted plans last minute, wedding set for May then altered, Ashire may have moved toward Kentucky. A C Zimmerman and wife depart for Des Moines to visit relatives.
An imported $75,000 dinner with Philippine music and decor will open Missouri Journalism Week at Lie university of cols here. Editors including Aull, Oliver, Denmon, and Ingram attend the meeting as Dwight Brown and others speak. Mrs Daniel Gompers dies after two years illness as Edwards widens bid for Democratic presidential nomination.
The 1920 senior class selected the farce Tad a three act play for graduation. It centers on Jimmie amid a prank traced to him by the discipline committee. The comedy offers humorous situations catchy choruses and music throughout as preparations continue for a polished performance.
Washington May 7 Uncle Joe Cannon 84 credits work as key to long life and health. He quotes Take life as it is and make the best of it and keep at work. Birthday telegrams arrive including a gift from Chauncey Depew a copy of Speeches and Literary Contributions at Four Score Years and Four. A Vermont Senator plans a dinner for seven congressmen born before 1844 to honor him.
Washington May 7 a dispatch from Laredo claimed President Carranza left Mexico City during the night for Vera Cruz with loyal guards. Washington officials doubt the report noting revolutionary claims of controlling a Vera Cruz railroad section yesterday in Mexico City and Cuernavaca remained unconfirmed.
The body of A A Boomer chief of a Lake Erie and Western merger died in his private car near Kue Ohio from apoplexy. Boomer born Phiilo IL began as a telegrapher at Edwardsville TV. Local notes report political shifts and bank calls across multiple cities.
Washington expert McCoy of the treasury department proposed a bachelor tax to raise federal funds. He said France already taxes bachelors and estimated U.S. revenue from such a levy could range from 40 to 100 million dollars annually.
The report covers a W C T U convention with discussions on suffrage literature and education, a dry victory at Joplin, and calls for citizen duties and intelligent voting. Speakers include Mrs Ratliff Mrs Terrill Mrs Hardin and Mrs Butler. A prize essay on cigarettes is read and a prayer asks health for Miss Reena Shaner.
Sugar held by several concerns amounting to 97 109 pounds was released by the Government last week. Owners agreed to sell at a margin of 2 cents a pound, price about 21 cents a pound in most cases. Sugar of the Milder Grocery Co and Isidore Nathan hold 101 000 pounds. officials allege hoarding.
Kansas City May 7. The Missouri Republican state convention elected eight delegates at large to the national convention in Chicago, six men including one negro and two women. The five men named form the big eight. Unanimous vote followed a split over women delegates. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland of St Joseph, a negro, was elected eighth delegate at large. Sections recount intra-party maneuvering and claims by Lowden supporters for a first-ballot showing.
The Moberly Browns travel Sunday to Paris to face the Paris nine in the season opener. The locals boast an eight man squad and confidence in victory with Embree and Toalson pitching and Kussman catching. Paris counters with Shaw and Evans. The trip roster includes Dunn Stewart Kussman Kirk R. Spurling Ransdall G Spurling Embree Toalson Landrum Hayden.
Reported concentration of revolutionary troops in Sonora and Chihuahua as Cal. Rodriguez leads five battalions from Agua Prieta toward Casas Grandes. The force aims for Chihuahua City then Torreon en route to Mexico City, with concerns on rail lines and troop strength. Federal troops and rebels also reportedly move north of Mazatlan, unconfirmed by revolutionaries.
Washington May 7 The American Legion launched a campaign to urge Congress to pass the Fordney soldiers bonus bill. National commander Franklin Dolier said delegates were sent to all posts to tell congressmen that the passage is demanded as the bill moves from the Ways and Means Committee and is revised amid Republican objections.
Des Moines May 7 The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church considers limiting bishops by requiring nomination of district superintendents and annual conference confirmation. If rejected, bishops would nominate alternates. President Linn Hereld Pough urged adequate salaries for public school teachers and more. The committee favored a resolution urging leaders to push a League of Nations stance to Congress and the president. It also weighs itinerancy items a minimum ministerial salary of 1500 dollars and recognition of women in the ministry.
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