29 May 1905
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1905
Page
1
The store promotes a wide stock of watches and diamonds ideal for graduates. It highlights solid gold and gold filled watches, plus rings, brooches, studs, and cuff buttons with rich designs. Prices are stated as within reach, inviting customers to come and see.
Pete Ward of Moberly and Avajntant General Manager of Antoclean Boyd Co traveled yesterday with his wife and relatives to East St. Louis. He serves as local superintendent for the American Steel Co foundry and faced a serious injury or illness following his outing with family and friends.
Pete Ward, once a Wabash foundry worker earning 50 per day, has been promoted to distant general manager of America Steel Co.'s business west of Chicago with an annual salary around 7000. He will oversee all foundry operations east of Chicago, reflecting rapid rise from local craft to senior management. Decoration Day notice indicates no paper issue tomorrow and a shortened office schedule.
Tomorrow is Decoration Day a national holiday with many shops closing in the afternoon to honor the occasion. Businesses urge employees to take time off, and some lines indicate the Rolling Street area and cemetery visit as part of the observance.
A Japanese cablegram reports Admiral Kojentvensky's fleet nearly annihilated after a battle off Vtoushima island in the Norwegian straits. Twelve Russian warships were sunk, two transports lost, and Japanese losses included one cruiser and ten torpedo boats. The action began Saturday night May 27 with a sharp engagement and daylight Sunday found the Russians demoralized and fleeing.
Memorial Sunday services at First M I Church drew a large crowd including G A W Post members. Rev Gaither preached on love of country and loyalty with sixteen verses of Psalm 136 as the scripture. A Worthy Prisoners League address urged reforms and prison employment support.
Jefferson Cuy recalls a prison tiree years ago now leading a growing movement with more than 500 members. Rev Bolrman has promoted the practical home missionary work in Missouri and beyond and plans Kansas City as central headquarters for the middle west inviting volunteers and inquires at the Florence Hotel or Igor McGee Street. Local pastors judges and doctors are listed as references.
William Herving a Hannibal cigarman formerly of this city was hurt while stealing a ride on a Katy Grain at Paris Sunday night His foot was caught between the Lumpers and his heel badly mashed
A mother and three boys William Jennings Bryan Taylor visit from North Burkholder Street with D H Pierce and family after an excursion from St Louis. The brothers resemble each other closely and drew comment in St Louis papers during Bryan's second presidential bid.
All members of Arthur Division No 86 are requested to attend their hall to join the G A Ru and other organizations in a memorial service at Williams Street M E Church tomorrow morning.
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