Attempted Removal of Postmaster Lowell by Telegraph
A telegram ordered Postmaster J. R. Lowell’s removal effective May 10 and named Robert R. Quinn acting postmaster Bartlett. Quinn, surprised, sought legal clearance and agreed to await a proper transfer. A second message stated Lowell’s resignation would be accepted effective June 1.
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J. R. Lowell
Robert R. Quion
Bartlett
Lowell
Quinn
Dowel
Keiler
United States
Washington
Tartiett
Lost Child Spends Night Outdoors Near Woodville
The two year old son of Eyerett Phil lips and wife wandered from their Woodville home around 6 on a night of mild weather. Strumpfer bloodhounds followed a trail to a spot four miles from the home where the child was found in bushes at about 4 this morning. He was awake and sitting when located. No serious harm reported from the overnight exposure.
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Eyerett Phillips
Woodville
Hone
Union Head After Big Coal Barrons
Philip Murry international vice president of the United Mine Workers charged coal producers with withholding stock to inflate prices and drain public funds. He cited a three week fuel supply and forecast price hikes as New York manufacturers argued abundant supply.
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Philip Murry
United Mine Workers
Tis
Manufacturers’ Association
New York
The Weather Forecast Outlook
Thunderstorms likely tonight and Thursday with cooler air arriving Thursday afternoon especially in the northern area.
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North Portion
Chicago Reds Strike in Labor War Murders and Bombings
Two policemen were killed and three buildings dynamited in Chicago as violence flared in a labor dispute. Police blame extremists upset over wage awards and arbitration by M Landis. Twenty men connected with the Griizs jets Union were arrested amid the case.
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Chicago Reds
Chicago
Jho
M. Landis
Miramorris Vurned
Geone
Lunt
Ene Griizs Jets’ Union
Mrs Towles Party Plans Two Week New York Trip
Woeawhipe borackrip Bast Mrs. Jeraaile Goddard and Mrs MH He Philpott depart this evening for New York via Detroit and Butler. They will cruise the Hudson from Albany to New York and return by Washington DC. They expect to be away two weeks to attend commencement at National Park cemetery where Miss Helen Towles studies.
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Mra
P. ‘Fowles
Jeraaile Goddard
MH. He Philpott
New York
Renewed Demand for Reilly's Removal
Senator King of Utah renewed calls for the removal of the Mont Railly at Porto Rico today in the Senate. He argued the governor is unfit and demanded investigation and removal amid protests.
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Washington
Pato Rico
Senate
King
Utah
Porto Rico
Goldstein
St. Lois
Senior class to stage Tartue's Telegram at Mabarly High
The Motherleigh Senior class presents The Seniors of this year produce a three act comedy in red cast at Mabarly High School. Directed by Miss Allan White the May 17 performance at the high school auditorium features a skilled cast including John Victor Smith Raymond Kroger Briley Martin Russell Winters George Shumate Ruth Gorton Mildred Igelawood Lucillann Callaway and Rebecca Callaway. Tickets go on sale this week from seniors and at Robinson's Book Store Tuesday.
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Motherleigh
Urs. Tatple
Broadway
Frank Worthing
William Morris
Grace Kimball
Margaret Drew
Allan White
Torris
Amaeur
Mabarly
John Victor Smith
Raymond ” Kroger
Briley Martin
Russell “U Winters
Cnorg
Pather Dies. KC Man Informs Family of Death
J Ti Lilleston of North Sturgeon street received a message this morning that his father C D Lilleston has died at his Kansas City home. Deceased suffered a stroke last Wednesday. The body will be taken to Glinton Missouri for burial.
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J. Ti. Lilleston
North
Sturgeon’ Street
C.D. Lilleston
Kansas City
Glinton
Food Prices Still Rise Across American Cities
The labor department reports March 15 to April 15 price increases in many cities with retail food prices above prewar levels. Overall increases range up to 20 to 45 percent over 1913 quotations, signaling ongoing inflation pressures.
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Washington, D. C
Labor Department
Priesmeyer Car Stolen Then Recovered Near Macon
Mrs Priesmeyer reported her daughter Miss Predrica parked the Hudson super six in front of the Democrat office before a Grand show. The car vanished, police traced it to Macon where it was found abandoned in cinders near Wahbash depot. The thieves fled by train but were not detained. The car had just been serviced and was in good condition when recovered.
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Tred Priesmeyer
Winnegan
Priesmeyer
Kansas ‘City
New Offer For Muscle Shoals Presented In Senate Committee
Congressman J H Lloyd from Missouri testifies before the Senate Agriculture Committee proposing a government semi operation for the Muscle Shoals project. The plan envisions Norvis DL operation by the government and a private corporation with J. Levering of Los Angeles noted as involved.
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Washington, D. C
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agricultaure Committee
J. HM. Lloyd
Missouri
J. 4
Levering
Los Angeles
California
Norvis DL
Lusitania Salvage Expedition Planned From Philadelphia
An expedition to salvage the Lusitania and other sunken ships will depart Philadelphia on May 25. The Lusitania Salvaging Co has chartered the steamship Blakeley for the operation, with gold estimates in the millions. A lone passenger reportedly deposited 75000 dollars with the Lusitania’s purser, and Mme Antoine de Page, wife of the Belgian Red Cross medical director, carried over 100000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Lusitania
Blakeley
Mme
Antoine de Page
Red Cross
Eruption Near Cal Centro Sends Mud Geysers Skyward
A spectacular eruption near Cal Centro California sent mud and smoke 200 feet into the air for about 20 minutes. Witnesses reported the mud geysers rising suddenly without warning and lasting several minutes.
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Cal Centro
Cal
Here
London Society Women Undergo Toe Operations for Shoes
Prominent society women in London are reported by the Daily Press to have informal operations on their toes to wear newly styled shoes. The footwear is described as long, very narrow, and pointed, influencing fashion trends among high society.
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London
The
Daily Xpress
Deskin grandson Norris Deskin earns registered pharmacist status
Norris Deskin of Des Moines has graduated as a registered pharmacist in Iowa, a milestone noted by E G Deskin and his wife of South Fourth Street. Deskin's early life in Moberly and his many friends are mentioned with pride as the family shares the good news.
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Deskin
South Fourth Street
Norris Deskin
Des Moines
Towa
Norris
Moberly
Ayite
Senate Slush Fund Unlimited Spend Sways Campaigns
Washington May 10 The Attorney General Daugherty released an opinion asserting Supreme Court rulings invalidate limits on campaign expenditures by senatorial candidates in primaries and the general election. Immediate legislation is urged to correct the condition.
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Washington
de Gey
United St
Senate
Daugherty Mide Publi
Atorney
Supreme Court
Newberry
Fairy operetta delights Central School audience
The Sleeping Beauty operetta by Central School pupils at High Lane auditorium drew enthusiastic praise for its artful staging and young cast. Dorothy Zant as Fairy of Life and Harold Gutekunst as Magician led a colorful, well rehearsed performance with dancers, fountains, and a balloon dance. The show will repeat tonight with many students earning applause for their polished work. Mrs T G Strumpfer returns from Springfield after the death of Baward.
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Central School
High Lane
Itrainda
Eance
Prines
Wile
Dorothy 2A
Aarold
Gutekunst
Napifnass
Grace
Printess
Crystal
Olive Gutekunst
Louisa Oquest
Dorothy ‘Zant
Thelma
Joss
Prince Emerald
Harry Tihis Morre
Lowden Calls Goldstein Unfit for Presidency Bid
Former Illinois governor issues wireless message asserting Nat Goldstein of St Louis is unfit to sit as a Republican convention delegate and to become revenue collector. Spencer of Missouri denies prompting the testimony and a related letter from Goldstein is read to the Senate.
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St. Louis
Rank
O. Lowden
Ilinois
Ewie Globe ‘Democrat
Nat. Goldstein
Olympic
Lowden
Messag
Goldstein
Senate
Cardidvcy
Wis
Spencer i Ehairaan
Spencer
Phacy Lowden
Globe- Democrat
Irank. O. Lowden
Nat Goldstein
Washington
Missouri
Nati‘cally
Tinois
St. Tonis
Whicch
Warding
Harding
Gold+ stein
Troy
Mario
Louis
Scieiece Missouris
Family Tragedy Weaves Through Months of Loss and Ill Health
Mrs Durham was urged to surrender her baby a month ago and a second bereavement followed. Mr Durham, a former service member, suffered a fever attack in the army and never recovered. He had been in poor health for three years. The couple stayed in Moberly with Mr and Mrs Strumpfer last summer.
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Ae Durham
Ma's
Strumpter
Fst
Durham
Army
Hich
Heath
Strumipfer
Moberly Groom Weds Huntsville Bride in Simple Ceremony
In Moberly this afternoon at 4:30 Rev. Robin Gould united Miss Allean Wadsworth and Orville R. Butts. The bride, sister to County Assessor H. Wadsworth, is a teacher and well regarded. The groom, son of G. W. Buttsantavite of Clark, has worked at G J Harris Lumber and resided in Moberly two years. After a Kansas City honeymoon the couple will live in Moberly.
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Robin Gould
Allean Wadsworth
Orville R., Butts
H. Wadswonth
Clark
G. W. Buitsantavite
Prairie Township
Kansas City
Butts
Moberly
Government seeks religious freedom guarantees in Mexico
Washington reports that the United States asked Mexico for guarantees of religious freedom as a condition of recognition. President Harding, for the fifth time, declined to see the children crusaders who sought amnesty for 112 political prisoners. Mr and Mrs Brashear of Ingansville visited relatives in Mockberly today.
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Washington, D.C
Mexico
Harding
White House
J.C. Brashear
Ingansyvill
Mocberly
Italy Saves Genoa Conference From Break Up
Italian foreign minister Schanzer intervened to prevent a Genoa conference breakdown. He persuaded Chicherin to hold the Russian note and to consider changes before formal presentation to the allies.
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Italy
Genoa
Schanzer
Russia
Chicherin
Wheels replace legs for pet pig in Mount Olive
In Mount Olive North Carolina on May 10 Barfield raises a red Duroc Jersey pig born without pinch legs or tail. The animal weighs about 175 pounds and uses wheels to move, trained to follow Barfield around as a pet.
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Olive
N. C
M. CG
Barfield
Unlucky Thirteenth warnings and fatal accidents
The report cites Ernest Watson killed in a thirteenth fear linked accident after twelve prior crashes in years. His brother testified the dead man feared the number and suffered a fatal paralysis after a broken leg. Edward James, a London stevedore, died minutes after obtaining work. A nurses association bulletin contrasts hospital care with a mother's home care.
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Birmingham
Eng
Ernest
Watson
Ins
London
Edward James
Reverend Gould to Deliver High School Commencement Address
The high school will hold its graduation exercises on Thursday with Rev. Robin Gould delivering the commencement address. Gould is a longtime favorite of students and near the top of the senior class, with the ceremony including diplomas and teacher department certificates.
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Robin Gould
Rave Gould
Senior Activities Schedule Shown By High School
A fragmented listing outlines senior activities with references to Friday May events and a commencement featuring a speaker. The notice mentions an auditorium gathering and a telegram hint, but the exact details remain unclear due to OCR errors.
Ireland Gains Real Home Rule Says May News Dispatch
Dublin reports self government for Ireland is a fact with provisional government hindered only by minor administrative gaps. The article notes Irish controls extending to twenty six cities with telephones and savings, and mentions Irish foreign policy moves without interference from Britain.
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Dublin
Ireland
Ae Land
England
Treland
Foreis Tairs
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King' Ss
Lucian Grumpy
King’s
Harold Steele
Harold Gutekunst
Frank McKinney
Springfield
Thy
Baward
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