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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
5
The Associated Press reports that at a joint conference in Cleveland on August 15 at 3 10 p m operators and miners unanimously approved a partial agreement ending the coal strike that began April 1. Signatures were completed and mine work was expected to begin at once.
National officials said an accord reached with Cleveland operators and miners will be largely accepted across the coal mining industry and lead to a general end of the strike, despite operators’ limited representation at the Cleveland conference.
The agreement outlines opening all strike mines upon signing contracts through March 31 1923 and proposes a October 2 1922 joint conference in Cleveland to form wage negotiation methods. It calls for a nine member inquiry committee approved by the president to study the industry and report by January 3 1923 with costs shared by operators and the United Mine Workers. The wage goal is a competitive, fully compensatory living wage with savings potential.
In Cleveland Ohio on August 15 a wage scale was prepared for signatures of soft coal operators and miners. Ratification was scheduled for the afternoon after conferees met at 2:00 P M with all details approved in principle ahead of a tentative agreement and possible openings as soon as Wednesday.
Miners and operators reached a settlement ending a twenty week strike. Workers return to the old wage scale, the agreement lasts until April 1, an advisory fact finding commission will study future disputes. Operators across Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois Michigan to speed production. Both sides expect rapid resumption of work at scattered mines.
The Pettis county grain judging and sewing club teams practiced at the Farm Bureau office under Mrs. A E Wingate and County Agent W T Angle. Twelve grain judging members compete Monday at 8 am at the state fair, while the grain demonstration team includes William Griffen Rae Smith and Joseph Warner entering Tuesday at 9 am. Pettis county will enter four demonstration teams: stock judging, sewing club, hot lunch, and grain judging.
London reports a broad outpouring of praise for Viscount Northcliffe after his death. The Times devotes four pages with mourning rules. tributes come from journalists, politicians, and diplomats worldwide, including President Harding. Images trace his life from boyhood to aviation boom and early meetings with Lloyd George.
Four months remain for former service members to apply for U S government vocational training. Applications must be received by December 16 1922, with a five year limit from discharge unless holding a certificate of injury. The Red Cross notes no benefits for those who enlisted after February 9 1922 and outlines injury certificate deadlines.
At a four brotherhoods meeting in Parsons Kansas a committee was chosen to seek safe passage for engines and trains. The incident followed a shot fired by a soldier halting Engineer C P Curtis of Sedalia at West Fourth Street last Friday evening. Curtis said his hearing was fine and he did not hear the guard call because of the nearby switch engine noise. He did not know the rifle was fired until told by the soldier.
The University of Missouri announces a new Isaac Hinton Brown scholarship funded by the Missouri Women's Club of New York City. It provides $250 per term ($500 yearly) for four years to a Caucasian, Missouri native from a rural district who aims to teach, preferably in rural schools. Eligibility requires entrance readiness, B S in Education pursuit, financial need, sound health, and strong character. Applications via county and high school superintendents.
The suspect admitted that after a struggle she struck her husband with a knife. She described taking the knife from the floor and cutting his throat. Detectives report she confessed jealousy triggered the fatal assault during questioning.
Gov Arthur M Hyde appointed the Pettis county coal distribution committee members for Pettis County to survey on hand coal, review applications, and assess the next sixty days need. L P Andrews was named chairman with William D Steele and Merritt W Yeater, all of Sedalia.
San Bernardino Calif August 15 two babies born on a stranded Santa Fe train near Seligman Arizona arrived with 400 passengers who had been marooned there since Thursday night. The babies born Saturday and Sunday three hours before the train left seemed to be in good health despite no facilities for their care.
Jefferson City Association for the Blind will enter a large exhibit at the Sedalia State Fair competing with other blind craftsmen. Basketware lace embroidery and rug making will showcase local skill. The institution at 728 Clark Avenue houses sixteen blind inmates and operates on a business basis with officers and commission members named.
Viscountess Rhonda arrives in New York aboard the Adriatic for an undisclosed stay. Known as Britain's busiest woman, she is heir to England's wartime food controller and vast family fortune. She plans to return home soon and deflects questions about her bid for a seat in the House of Lords.
Delia McKabney 82 of Kane Illinois collapsed and died at the grave during the funeral of her brother J J Johnston near Wellsville Missouri. She had just predicted she would go before him. Johnston 78, a leading local farmer, was buried first.
Jefferson City August 15. George Barnett a Democratic candidate for nomination to the Thirteenth judicial district filed his expense account with the secretary of state showing total expenditures of 177.75 dollars for the recent primary.
Longwood farmer James Glazebrook, arrested July 22 for possessing a still on his farm, appeared before Commissioner E S Shortridge in federal court and pleaded not guilty. He waives a preliminary hearing and is bound over to the October term on a $1000 bond signed by Robert Reuter.
H. W. Swope filed two circuit court suits against 7. A. Lamy on Monday afternoon. One suit seeks cancellation of instruments to enjoin foreclosure and the other aims to annul chattel mortgages.
Secretary Wallace urged end to capital labor fighting and a return to production. He cited 1921 price comparisons showing farmers bear the inflationary burden while workers' wages rose, and praised farmers for lawful, orderly effort despite low prices and large harvests.
Mississippi holds its Democratic primary to select a nominee for the Senate seat held by John Sharp Williams as voters pick between James K. Vardaman Frobert Stevens and Belle Kearney. Belle Kearney campaigns vigorously as the state endorses female participation.
Monroe City officials report the local ice plant is using wood as fuel because coal shortages. Wood costs have raised ice prices by 10 cents per hundred pounds at the plant and 15 cents delivered. The plant requires six cords of wood daily to operate.
Miss Eunice Smith and Mr. Leslie Morris of Smithton were married Monday afternoon at home on West Fourth Street with Rev. J. B. Swinney of the First M. E. Church South officiating.
Ex hibitors and concessionaires pour into Sedalia as the 1922 Missouri State Fair nears opening day. Superintendent S T Simpson appeals for more cattle space amid a record influx including a New York bred cow valued at 15000 dollars. Tent city moves off grounds giving exhibitors city access, while freight handling thrives despite rail strikes. Secretary W D Smith says preparations promise a fair surpassing all previous years.
Missouri's 1920 footwear output reached $157,471,141 with 63 factories reporting. Of these, 32 were in St Louis producing $90,942,833 while 31 factories statewide produced $66,204,308. Total wages amounted to $24,104,118 and capital in St Louis dominated the value.
Mrs Emma Elliott aged 63 widow of W T Elliott died at 4 30 PM Monday at Wind sor Mo from heart trouble. Survived by two daughters Mrs G E Wilson and Mrs E F Van Wagner both of Sedalia and four brothers Ed Lamm Parsons KS Isaac Lamm Marshfield MO Carl Lamm Larkspur CA and William Lamm Montana.
WICRITA Kans Aug 15 A 16 year old boy Harry Long pleaded guilty to stealing two cantaloupes from a patch near Wicrita and was sentenced to jail for one hour. He must serve time in the county jail and was ordered to repay the value of the cantaloupes.
Judge W. P. Campbell warns that melon patches must be protected and threatens harsher punishment for future boy offenders, saying further melon stealing could lead to stricter consequences.
Prof Palmer and Miss Sallie Dirck attended Warrensburg summer school and returned Sunday. Henry Jopying of Nelson stayed with Mr John Howe recently. Mr and Mrs Al Chesser and sons John Robert Harrold and Miss Brooks and Elmer Ferguson attended the Longwood musical by Prof Doulass and students. Ladies of the Baptist church plan an ice cream supper on church lawn Saturday night the 19th. Several cars of butcher stock are shipped to the market from this station each Tuesday and Saturday.
Carrie Banks, Myrtle Howard, and Fred Hartman named in alleged pass of a raised ten dollar bill at the Terminal Cafe on Main Street and Osage Avenue. Leo Donnahue, a waiter, detected the alteration and reported the crime. Hartman, found with paints and razor blades, is jailed after a prior state sentence. A second falsified bill surfaced at Fisher's area, linked to a customer payment at six p.m. Monday.
Jefferson City reports the state bonus commission has issued checks for 79 900 claims out of 137 491 filed, with total applications forecast near 145 000. Over 4 million remains of a 15 million appropriation, but about 5 million more would be needed to pay all claims, prompting a plan to issue additional bonds. About 105 000 claims can be paid without added records, then slower processing for the rest. the department employs about 105 workers, mostly women.
Sir James Caig premier of Ulster sent a message to the provisional government expressing regret at the death of Arthur Griffith and noting the loss of his judgment and counsel will be felt by Michael Collins. He also tendered sincere sympathy to Mr Collins.
The Democrats in Missouri's seventh district elected officers with F. L. Stufflebaum as chairman and A. R. James as secretary, reflecting a harmonious meeting. H. L. Terry and others were reappointed state committeemen, with Pettis and Lawrence counties represented by local leaders. Women’s committee officers were also chosen. Republican members met at the same venue, with J. J. Smith unanimously named chairman and Leo Burfiend as secretary treasurer, and measures urging inclusion of women on state committees were approved.
D S Knoles sues City Light and Traction Company for 15000 dollars alleging a high voltage electric wire contact while trimming near Fifth Street and Harrison Avenue caused him to fall fifteen feet, sustain severe burns, and suffer permanent nerve impairment to the left leg, with Montgomery and Rucker representing the plaintiff.
Edwin B. Grant and Joyce A Trivia of Warrensburg obtain a marriage license. Leslie E. Morris and Eunice Smith, residents of Smithton, are also issued licenses.
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