Man jumps from moving train near Cilton Hill last night
William Mason leaped from passenger No. 29 of the Wabash 28 line near Cilton Hill as it neared the station. Police and conductors scoured the right of way with Isaac Lean and Ltarreney Wilson aiding, but Mason remained missing until he returned home claiming he merely got his clothes and air.
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William Mason
Clifton Hill
Mazon
Ltarreney Wilson
Rt Rogers
Glse
Cheton
Wiebash
Cilton Hill
Cilton
Myson
Wilson
Rogers
Som
Snc Lene
Huntzvill
Kent
Euter
Celie Parcy
Mason
Perry
Tadie
Emergency Trade Cuts U S Canada Commerce
The United States emergency tare reduces Canada-US trade with May 28 as the start. Exports to the U S from June to August total 67.95 million dollars, down over 50 percent from last year. imports reach 152.01 million, down 30 percent. Canada seeks new markets in Mexico and Australia while H. H. Stevens opens a Vancouver office to promote ties with the Orient.
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Washington
United States
Canada
H. H. Stevens
Vancouver
Orient
Mexico
Australia
Government Steamship Lines
Martin vs Hartford Accident Co in building liens case
The case involves J T Martin and E W Lea suing Hartford Accident and Indemnity for bond recovery after liens by mechanics and suppliers, claiming contract changes without consent voided terms. Insurance argues plan changes invalidated the contract. Jury list includes local names and Tennessee native speaker representing the insurer. M J Lilly represents Martin.
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J- T. Martin Et al
Hartford Accident Co
J.T. Maethneb
Walford Accident and Latent Co
Martin
E.W. Lea
Leonard
Hartlard Insavanes Company
Lesnard
Insurance
S. H. Mjallinirten
Ray Richardson
R. Mitisn
W. Kamp
Fleming
FE. Osborn
Robertm
Farsi
F HW
Tit OL
Cratchudd
J. Robe
L. Gooding
Wailer Saunders
Tennessee
Insurance Company
M. J. Lilly
Mr. Martin
Auto fatalities reach 9103 in 1920 nationwide
Washington November 2 Census Bureau reports 9103 people were killed in 1920 by automobiles and other motor vehicles except motorcycles. The death rate is 10.4 per 100000 and is 1 percent higher than 1919.
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Washington, D. C
United States
30000 Miners Strike Across States Reported Today
Nov. 2 reports indicate about 30,000 miners walked out in multiple states including Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and others amid disputes over union dues and payment methods. United Mine Workers leaders in Washington considered no general strike. industry unemployment fuels support for action.
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Chiise
Stryke
Sanctise
Whalishame Ik
Ohio
Indiana
Ilingis
Iowa
United Mine Work of Amories
Uctudions
Itia
Interests of U. S. and Japan Clash in East
Washington faces a key task at the conference to avert a broader Far East war. The United States seeks to remove potential causes of conflict, especially amid Japan's imperial moves in Siberia and China. Open questions linger about when the U S might join war, with tensions rising over the Anglo Japanese alliance and arbitration agreements.
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Washington
AL Bradford
Far East
Linsitueioga
Arosmont
Japan
Critel
Great Britain
United States
Bropae
Peres
American Senate
China
Reed Defends Bonus Bill in Fierce Senate Clash
Senator Reed denounced a motion to table an amendment to the bonus bill as cowardly and warned that voting to table would deny soldiers their benefit. He challenged Republicans to face a direct vote, accusingTreasury officials of delaying relief to protect profits and labeling delay a political ploy.
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Reed
Washington
New
Youullicam
Indiana
Mellan
Treasury
Salvation Army campaign planned in Moberly
James A. Gibson of Joplin as Salvation Army representative in Moberly organizes preliminaries for a fundraising drive to support wartime relief work. Campaign delayed due to lack of a formal board. Chamber of Commerce discussed tentative plans. Possible support from the American Legion to sustain mercy missions during peace.
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James A. Gibyon
Joplin
Salvation Army
de Wring
Garry
Gibson
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Armistice Day Declared National Holiday in 1924
The senate passed a resolution declaring November 11, 1924, a national holiday to honor the burial of the unknown American soldier at Arlington National Cemetery after a similar measure cleared the house.
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Washington
Arlington, National Cemetery
Senate
House
Fire near Keylesville and a fatal cart accident
Scattered report describes an incendiary fire near Keylesville burning 40 tons of hay and damaging a barn while a separate traffic collision injures Edna Gaines, a schoolgirl, after being struck by a Ford delivery truck near Taylor and Porter streets. Insurer is Chariton County based. No official names confirmed for the hay fire related parties.
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Mord
Edna Gaines
A. P. Gaines
Ann
Poe
Edna
William Elser Dies Suddenly After Illness Tracer
William Elser died early this morning at his Slater home after a sudden illness. He had lived most of his life in Monerly and was known as a man of amiable character. He is survived by his wife two children a sister and Mary Elsen. Funeral services are planned at the Fourth Street Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon at eight o clock conducted by Rev Gould.
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Ute Dewhad
Elser
Slater
M. J. Tedford
Ang
Mary Elsen
Statler
Fein
Wiser
Monerly
Wises
Awak
Rucker “Bros
Wncit
Belial
Mildred
William
Elsen
Mary
Elsea
Pedro
Tedford
Furneist
Maberly
West Rollins Street
Ofelock
Stree -Methodist
Fehured
Rey Gould
Legion Demand Prompt Action at National Convention
Report from the American Legion’s national convention advocates immediate congressional passage of a five fold plan for veterans. It urges reform of land reclamation, increased compensation, amendments to the war risk insurance act, broader Homestead Act rights, and Armistice Day observance, while calling for stricter naturalization and schooling requirements.
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Kansas City
Congress
American Legion
Great Sermon at Kansas City Memorial Dedication
The Kansas City Liberty Memorial ceremony drew about 100000 in the outdoor amphitheatre opposite Union Station. R A Long introduced Governor Kyale who named Vice President Coolidge, then Marshal Foch and General Pershing spoke, wreaths were laid, and the Hayden Male Voice Club sang Lead Kindly Light as the flags of allies and flowers framed the ceremony.
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Kansas City
Nava
Kansas City Liberty Memorial
America
Diddy
Saint Paul
Pettec
Missouri
Union Station
Broadway
Grand Avenue
Memorial Hill
Union
Ararat Shrine Band
John R. Tones
Robin Gould
North
Anterion
R.A. Long
The
Liberty, Memorial Association
James Conegill
R. A. Long
Kyile
Coolidge
Gand
Tigar
Jacques
Belgium
Illyaia
Beatty
Great Britain
Hough
Marshal Foch
Fech
Br. CG
A. Arnold
Hayden
Lieroes
Rabbi. Mayer
Legioners Rebuked Ambassador Harve at Kansas City
In Kansas City on November 2 a convention addressed by Ambassador Harve drew strong rebukes from Legionnaires. A resolution endorsing Washington disarmament was adopted unanimously after denouncing German aggression. Eugene, a Socialist leader, spoke on keeping Germany’s actions in focus while others urged unity and action.
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Kansas City
London
Burney
Mpiraghees
Washington
Germany
Washington and Missouri financial notes and local approvals
A late November report from Washington lists national tax figures and senatorial polls. In Missouri New Madrid endorses a $50,000 high school project at Matthews with an election expected soon. Jefferson City records show balances in revenue and school funds, plus a good roads fund total of $385,569 and school fund balance of $2,047,670. Benson Bank at Laclede reports a $704 surplus and $110,000 in deposits.
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New Madrid
Matthews
Jefferson City
Mdl
Enue
Iss
Fun
Laclede
Benson Bank
Ben
Benker
M. P. Benson
Foch and Pershing At Teachers' Convert
In St. Louis Missouri on November two the Missouri Stars’ convention discussed nom ination time and place as committees were appointed. The program included a nod to Foch and Pershing and a meeting of educators outlined for the next day with hundreds of teachers present.
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Foch and Pershing
St. Louis
Missouri Stars
Medicinal Beer Authorized by Treasury Department
Washington news reports the Treasury Department will permit sale of beer for medical prescriptions under new regulations. Revenue Commissioner announced provisions for permits and pricing, detailing cash payments and 40 cent charges per prescription, with immediate distribution for medical use. The notice referenced internal revenue rulings and tied to November actions in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
New Treasury
Washington
Treasury
Department
Internal Revenue
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U. S
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Pire
Scrumpfer Jafe
Jay Lowere
Louilly
Tse
Angus ‘Gaal
Wallers
Wfe Gilgery
Fom
al Mendon
HL Maye
Chariton
Star X
Strapfer
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