REA WANTS RATES PUT UP HIGHER WILL ATTEND MEETING
Representatives of three big railway brotherhoods based in Cleveland will attend two Washington meetings Monday to discuss pending railway legislation and plans for wage increase cooperation. They expect March railroad return to bolster wage demands and insist roads be returned without restrictions on employees. Timothy Shea, acting president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, says workers must retain economic power to oppose injustice, though they do not seek a general strike.
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Cleveland
Washington
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Shea
Federal Census Taking Begins in Hannibal and Marion
Assistant Supervisor Frank Brown of Hannibal announced the federal census enumeration starts January 2. Fifteen numerators in Hannibal have two weeks to list names, while twelve more will cover the county with thirty days. Each enumerator earns four cents per name, with plans to train next week at city hall.
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Frank Iown
Hannibal
Oral
Frotay
Ilansbal
Marign County
Federal Department
Hannibal Chamber of Commerce
Federal
Chamber of Commerce
Louis Dopp Hurt Improves Nicely In Hospital
Louis Dopp remains confined to his home due to injuries but shows signs of improvement. The report notes he has been in the hospital for several days and is receiving care, with treatment focusing on throat and head injuries.
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Louis Dopp
Louis J
Burlington Muci
Induries Rechine
Mr. Dopp
Monte
Anon Street
Waurk
Locked In A Store Show Window Morning Ordeal
Edward Whaley clerk at Edward Seibel's clothier shop was locked inside a window display when a door blew shut on Christmas morning. He was trapped for over 20 minutes before Edward Trollyman, a passerby, freed him. Whaley expressed gratitude for the timely rescue and joked about friends' remarks afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Seibel
Edward Whaley
Whaley
Edward Trollyman
Mr. Whaley
Hotiveman
Burlington yards blamed for coal delays in Hannibal
The congested Burlington railroad yards in St. Louis were cited as the reason for delays in coal shipments to Hannibal. A Burlington official denied ongoing congestion in St. Louis wards and said coal has been moving from Illinois mines. He asserted Hannibal dealers will receive adequate coal to serve customers.
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Burlington
St. Louis
Hannibal
Burington
St. Lows
Illinois
45 Year Old Marries 16 Year Old Bride
Reported wedding of Miss Veltah Zella Lowe aged about 16 to William TL Warnsworth aged 44 at Christmas in Als. Rev Frank J. Mapei Park Methodist Church officiated. Couple listed as residents of Minature, Neb with preliminary notices indicating an enduring union amid community pages.
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Veltah Zella Lowe
William TL Warnsworth
Als
Vian Garianed
Strest
Frank J. Mapei
Farnewerth
Lawrenson Visits St. Joseph From Law Department
Lawrenson of the valuation department of the railway traversed St. Joseph with companions. He was joined by his wife and children. The report notes Lawrenson formerly resided here and held a notable post, accompanied by several in the trainmaster’s vicinity.
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Lawrenson
Valuation Department
Ot J. Wid Grand Sand Oraiiroad
St. Joseph
Turzed
Flora Clancey Seeks Divorce From Re married Husband
Mrs Flora Clancey sues for divorce from Pfen ry Clancey alleging adultery during their latest union. The case, heard in Hannibal court, follows a prior annulled suit and a later successful divorce verdict. Amity seeks alimony and attorney fees as they separated again on November 15.
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Flora Clancey
Pfenry
Pleas Court Convenes Here On January Term
The Commen Pleas Court opens with the January term featuring cases including the trial of George Ptrenhem accused in the death of Mrs Grace Jedimsen and other divorce actions. Attorneys I W Neilson and Lewis G Connor represent the defendant, currently jailed in Palmyra. Deputy Sheriff C V Helton completes service on jurors as the court prepares to printer’s proofs for the docket.
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D. Phivs
Dhis
Orlitv
Menriv
Alary Whitlew
Tings
Whaldey
Whaler
Luvia
Mimider
George Ptrenhem
Grace Jedimsen
Elise
Junge Thivs
I. WW. Neilson
Lewis G’connor
Palmyra
C. V. Helton
GG. S. Brockenbrough
Senn Cass
Perey
Telus
Christmas Weddings Break Hannibal Records
Christmas marriages in Hannibal set a new annual high as judges and ministers officiated at ceremonies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The list includes Fred Merx wed Odette Grober in Chambersburg Illinois, Nevill Clark to Irma Curran in Versailles, and several other couples from Hannibal, Chicago, St. Louis, Bluffs and surrounding areas, with times ranging from 3:30 to Christmas night.
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Hannibal
Fred Merx
Odette Grober
Chambersburg
Ill
J. H. Totsch
Nevill Clark
Irma Curran
Versaillles
Henry F. Magelitz
Ethel Read
Bluffs
Allen KE. Dent
Albert Bennett
Gladys Marts
Chicago
Wiliam Duncan
Sarah Armstrong
St. Louis
Av. E. Dent
Lena Boaz
J. E. Boland
Rev. H. 2B. Cox
George Ayres dies veteran Hannibal machinist at 61
George A Ayres a Burlington railroad machinist and Hannibal resident died at 12:25 Friday in St. Louis St Johns hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Hannibal he was 61 and began work with the railroad 40 years ago. Survived by widow Josephine Ayres and other family. Interment set for Mount Olive cemetery with services at First Church of Christ Scientist.
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George A. Ayres
Burlington Railroad
Hannibal
St. John's Hospital
St. Louis
Mr. Ayres
Tle
Umon
Matenbees
Knights of Pethias
Josephine Ayres
Greson
Ibra
Savaih
Fomis Dome
Mount Qoyivet
Record Breaking Travel On Roads This Christmas
Holiday travel on rails and roads far surpasses prior years as officials report record crowds. Trains run with extra coaches and express cars to handle demand, while road fares fail to deter travelers. Capacity remains at peak through the holidays into the new year.
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Hannibal
Married Seven Months Ago Then Announce It
The marriage of Alps. Bessie Dulng mote Retert De Sheehan of Finnabal was announced after seven months of marriage. The couple wed under Pastor Pather Prittneen at St. Mark's Church in Chicago.
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Alps
Bessie Dulngmote
Defaulter Who Won Fame With Marines Gets Double Pardon
Arthur E. Abbott once charged with a $15,000 bank theft was cited for valor as Sergeant Haskell in the Marine Corps. Declared free on probation by the district attorney and officially awarded the Croix de Guerre, he had vanished in 1917, later serving in the Sixth Regiment and earning commendations for bravery at Vierzon and during the Argonne.
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Boston
Arthur E. Abbott
Federal Trust Co
H. Haskell
Abbott
Marine Corps
New Orleans
Haskell
Sixth Regiment
Argonne
Citul
Viergvaon Tule
Sailor Given Croix de Guerre On Dolphin After False Name Arrest
Enlisted as Haskell, detailed aboard the U S S Dolphin in July, ordered to Portsmouth New Hampshire, where he was recognized and arrested. District Attorney Pelletier of Boston arranged release on probation. Re arrested by navy, charged with enlisting under a false name, but Captain John Grady of the Dolphin secured his release and later decorated him as Arthur Abbott with the Croix de Guerre before the crew and a marine detail at attention.
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Haskell
U. S. S. Dolphin
Portsmouth
N. H
Pelletier
Boston
Navy Department
John Grady
Dolphin
Arthur Abbott
Phonograph Awakens Champion Sleeper in Norwich
Norwich New York December 26 neighbors relatives and doctors for 80 days tried to wake Mrs Fred Tracey of Oxford from sleeping sickness A talking machine succeeded where human voices failed When a record was played she became conscious then slept again but was roused later Her physician says she will recover The 35 year old woman was believed to hold the 1919 championship for long distance sleeping and is in good physical condition A government bureau estimated Japan population at year start at 7 784995
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Norwich
N. Y
Fred Tracey
Oxford
Movies and Theater Listings Across City Venues
The page lists showings at Gem Theater Savoy Family Princess Belasco Quincy Colonial Ham and Bud Orpheum and more. Featured titles include The Betraying of Maggie Desert Gold Toby's Bow and Tempes Cody Turns the Tables with Western acts and vaudeville performances.
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Family Theater
Enid Bennett
Princess Theater
E. K. Lincoln
Belasco Theater
Tom Moore
Quincy Theater
Mark Walcamp
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REA
Star Theater
Gladys Breckwell
Park Theater
Dorothy Phillips
Five Reels Pictures
Ed Whaley
Seibel’s
Kat Honey
Missouri
Iowa
Durham
Osler
Quincy
Woomen
Hampshire Street
Sterns
Henry Clancey
Commen Pleas Court
Abe
George Ayres
St. Louis Hospital
Marines
SrAtory
CAK
Japan
Tom Mix
Gem Theater
Louise Fazenda
Maggie
Savoy Theater
W. S. Wart In “Square
Deal Sanderson
Colonial Theater
Ham and
Bud
Orpheum Theater
Mary Miles Minter
Anne of Green Babies
Princess
Desert Gold
Savoy
Wm. S. Hart
Sanderson
Feathers
Chas. Murray
Mehaus Bicycle
Ihristmas — Banking Club
Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank
Maine Streets
Member
CAT Tales
Dicky Dippy
Ousit
You J.can
Pop
Sinnott
Blondys
Rye Boy
Qornelal Grameen
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