Bankers Urge Wage Cuts for Rail Employees and Trade Reforms
The American Bankers Association convention called for lower railroad wages and rate cuts to boost business, endorsing the Great Lakes Waterway plan and opposing the soldier bonus. It urged U S cooperation in Europe economic revival and empowered debt refunding and reparations commissions. Governor Allen of Kansas praised industrial courts and the federal reserve system.
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New York
Te Commission
Kenry T J. Allen
Kansas
Bruit
Pacific Coast
Alien
Kkansas
Federal Reserve System
United States
Europe
American Bankers’ Association Today
Iflarding
Congress
Induatry
Marker Plan Outlined for Mabberly to Quincy Highway
The marking committee chooses a M Q sign with an arrow head for the Mabberly to Quincy route using 300 markers. Bulletins boards will warn travelers that the highway is the direct link to Chicago and Kansas City. Bealtia of Quincy and Diy of Palmyra lead marking duties between Quincy and Monroe City. Noel of Madison and Shumate of Moberly supervise Monroe City to Moberly. Madison reports its $70 quota, Quincy has $250, and Moberly’s share will be handled by the Chamber of Commerce using treasury funds.
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Albline
Mabberly
Quincy
Tits Road
Chicago
Kansas’ City
Messrs. Bealtia
V. Diy
Palmyra
Monroe City
J. M. Noel
Madison
Clay Shumate
Monroe Cily
Moherly
Aitizens
Moberly
Chamber of Commerce
Four Firemen Killed in Philadelphia Warehouse Fire
Four firefighters died in an early morning blaze that swept a six story warehouse and a factory in Philadelphia. Rescue attempts to reach the bodies failed. The total loss was estimated at 300000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Ammonia Fumes Stifle Brooklyn Confectionery Firm
Ammonia fumes flooded the Skiba Confectionery Company in Brooklyn as one hundred workers, eighty of them women, were overcome and rushed to the street. Firemen in gas masks entered the factory to recover and assist victims.
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New York
Skiba Confectionery Company
Brooklyn
Huntsville sheriff and corporal duel tale sparks town talk
In Huntsville area readers report a volatile clash after a moonshine party near Baby's Mill. Corporal Everett Smith claims the sheriff shot him and calls for a duel on Huntsville streets, while authorities say the wound was minor and the affair fizzled.
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Randolph Springs
Everell Smith
Smith
John C.milam
Tuntsville
Everett
Jiesheritt
Huntsville
Baltimore
Burton
Baby's Mil
Shesmi Milam
Joe Pigno
Lloyd Smith
Sam Teynolds
Corporal Everett Smith
Reynolds
Gaid Ha
Joe ‘Plano
Womaes
Corporal Smith
Abel
Monnay
Motherlyard
Gad
Rey
Lessor Smith
Greek Populace Aroused to Fight as War Looms
Athens crowds rally volunteers to defend Thrace, while reports say the Madania conference may evacuate Thrace and cede Europe to Turks. Constantinople sees plagues and talks of a near east peace protocol as Mustapha Kamal and allies seek settlement. London notes a cabinet meeting after dispatch from Mudania.
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Athans
Avas
Athens
Thrace
Greece
Europe
Near East
Mustapha Kamal
Near Anst
Revival at Pyanklin Street A M E Church Draws Crowds
Rev Dr Dinkins leads revival at the A M E church on Pyanklin Street. The packed services include a sermon on the Sounding of the Seven Trumpets with special song tonight. White attendees sit in reserved seats. Dinkins has a history of revivals in the South and served as a war chaplain.
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Pyanklin Street
A. M. Ta
Nit
Dinking
Morida
Lincoln Callege
M. Ehore
Sion
Trakel
Dinkins
Billy
Tarina
Wia
Jacksonville
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Spark Fire At Bain Black Home
Morning spark caused a small fire at Bain Black's residence 614 South Awl Street. Fire department responded at 8 50 and controlled the blaze with chemicals. property damage estimated at 5.00 dollars. Weather forecast calls for cooler temperatures tonight and Friday in the northwest portion. Local notes include Mrs Roy Blythe visiting Oklahoma relatives returning to Moberly and staying with Mayor A Oy Dinegle.
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Bain Black
Roy Blythe
Oklahoma
Moberly
A. Oy Dinegle and
Vite
Gilman Road
Miners Demand Five Day Week and six Hour Day
Miners push for a five day work week and a six hour day in a featured protest. The action centers on union members gathered amid calls for shorter shifts and standardized labor conditions. Authorities and operators reportedly confronted the assembly as talks continued.
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Cleveland
Contiv
Tnitedaay
Tinie
Diamands
Etrileence
Pitamine
Cliciol Ida
Butte Montana Tour Notes From the 19th Century Visitor
Claude Mau describes Butte as a mining city with vast copper mines and a major smelter at Anaconda. He praises the climate, scenic passes, and mountain views, and notes rail connections including Chicago & Alton, St Paul, Union Pacific, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific. He reflects on business growth and the residents as extravagant spenders.
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Claude Mau
Butte
Mont Moberly
Ivy
Hargest
Est
Larest
Anaconda
Amnis Etky
Ailso
Oregon
Chicago & Allen
St. PB
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Northen Pacific
Lumpia
Garden Park
Moberly Welcomes George W. Baker as New Business Partner
George W. Baker, longtime Cairo general store operator, has moved back to Moberly and purchased Joe Kirby’s share of Wirby and Patrick real estate firm. The new entity will be Patrick and Baker, with Baker noted as a seasoned local businessman and respected citizen. He and his wife are welcomed back to Moberly community life.
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Moberly
George W. Baker
Cairo
Mo’ Erly
Joe Kirby
Wirby & ‘Patrick Real Estate
Patrick & Baker
Baker
Connetion
Nawsnan
County Assn Meeting Proves a Fine Success
Randolph County Association gathered with members and visitors from nearby towns despite key figures missing. The afternoon featured a welcoming address by Love-Jace, musical performances, and readings. Initiations highlighted by R A Camper presided as Higbee teams and local women performed, praised for impressive ceremony with spotlights and tableaux.
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Reve
Robin
Granc
Leist
Gould
Moberly
Randolph “County” Association
Jace
Apney
Lebekalis
Phere
Mitch
Byer
Yhoay
Rebekahs
Colum
Mires R. A
Wilbur Tare
Famer Cleeton
Malinda Stevensott
Mattie
Stavenson
Fanchion -Grigs
Margai Goetze
Frankie Stone
Mary Wilkinson
Mary Ware
Wiste Wereham
Blanche Daniel
Tuave ‘Mire
Mattie’ Robb
Georgia’ Winn
Len
Cadmus
Edna’ Bottino
Married Last Night Opens Auto Trip For Newlyweds
Rev J P Shreve united Miss Bertha Tice and Joo Brand in a Central Christian parsonage ceremony. The bride’s mother and brother attended, and the couple, after a brief auto trip, plan a home-coming reception. Mr Brand runs an auto shop with the Overland garage, and relatives wish them happiness.
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J. P. Shreve
Bertha
Tice
Joo Brand
Central
Cora ‘Bridges
George Bridges
Mattieee
Shivell
Overland
Brand
Perry Opens Financial Office in Kansas City
Perry, newly named president of Commerce Trust Company, plans to open a financial office on the sixth floor of the Commerce building. Directors, including Waller S. McLucas, oversee moves as Kemper and Perry guide bank affairs and guarantee support to successors.
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Commerce Trust
Waller S. McLucas
iKansas City
McLaer
Jett Kansas
Naity Bank
Rors
Perry
Commerce Trust Company
Te Sixusy
Commerce
Ele
G. C. Perrs
Moperly Trusi Co. Ow
T. Wemper
Orient Railroad
Kemper
Perry Stile
Kansas City Boy
Hoover Delays Address at American Bankers Meeting
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover remains at the Commodore Hotel in New York on October 5 and is unable to address the American Bankers Association convention today as planned.
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Herbert Hoover
New York
New
York
Commodore
Wes
American ‘Bank
Motherly to Host Friday Football Game Dedication
A high school football game and dedication ceremony planned for Friday at Motherly Field. Officials including Mayor A. Dc Dingle and Lions Club members will attend. Arthur Chamier will speak for the Board of Education as the public school system inaugurates the new field with seating for about 2,000. Montgomery City aims to challenge Moberly in tomorrow’s season opener with lineups including Pormey, Umlauk, Sheahan, and Wilson at key positions.
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Lions
Equiall
Lious Wield
Gs Mere‘dith
Lions Club
Syst
Moyor A. Dc Dingle
Talbot
Presi
Sion Club
Montgomery City
Hyhieh
White Moberly
Moberly
Probania
Doerries
Self
Grata
Sandy
Lane
Hightower
Landram
Rotary luncheon speaker polls town farm relations
At the weekly Rotary meeting in Randolph county farm agent spoke on town farm relations and urged action on trespass and prejudice against farmers. He proposed creating local packing and wool washing facilities to cut costs and noted a Salvation Army representative supported the event.
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Tjown Dowat
Randolph
Cownty
Rotary
Salvation Army
Army
Rotarians
J. O. Perry
Sophomore Class Elects President at High School
Sophomore students elected Howard Creed president and Trene Hinton vice president at a morning meeting in the high school auditorium. A small fire on South Fourth Street at J. Al Maxwell’s home was extinguished by firefighters by 11:50 AM with minimal damage and the crew received cigars as thanks.
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Sophmores
Howard Creed
Trene Hinton
Fourth Street
J. al Maxwell
Giants beat Yankees in erratic game at Polo Grounds
In a rough contest before about ten thousand fans, the Giants edge the Yankees 1 to 0 as Groh and Frisch figure in key moments. Meusel steals second, Frisch reaches on a bunt and is involved in a late scare when a pass ball helps secure the run despite mixed defense and wild pitches.
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Gijantse
Bancroft
Groh
Cente
Meusel
Brand
Witt
Roth
Frisch
Kelly
Cunningham
Dugan
Shawkey
Cunningh m Barnes
Snyder
Schang
Ain
Scott
Frisen
Meuse
Giants
Pipp Wit
Pipr Meusel
Mengel
Vicent
Barnes
Kelly ‘Barnes
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Mudania
Chueh
North West
County Assn
Rev. TV
Shreve
Joe Brand
Orpich Tin Kansas
Cry
John
nHowaYy
Lotary, Tunchi
Yankees
Marty
Gaye
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