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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
1
On the George Washington, President Wilson begins his European voyage. Weather is misty and seas calm as the entourage, led by Rear Admiral Grayson, handles letters and plans while a dinner service and ship band entertain.
The Motor Truck Committee turned over 310 dollars to the Red Cross, the net from selling a community motor truck used by the Sedalia Machine Gun Company. The truck, stored since return from Camp Doniphan, was to aid Red Cross efforts as a whole. Freight and storage costs reduced the gross so the 310 dollars is the final amount given.
Edward Burns and W. M. Dietrich were arrested for fighting at Third and Lafayette. Both pleaded guilty in police court and were fined $10 each or jailed. Della Goodwin claimed innocence, says Burns slapped her, she was not involved, and her case set for Friday at 9.
An undelivered War Department message regarding Sectalians who died overseas sits at Western Union awaiting transmission.
Telegraph notices inform Mrs. Guy Andrew Hathaway that Private Guy A Henderson infantry died overseas of lobor pneumonia. Mrs Leora Henderson of 1216 South Harrison Avenue received a War Department message stating her son Private Clay Henderson infantry died overseas of pneumonia on November 9.
A two week illness of inflagres left Orville Bond of 520 Eas Fourth Street seriously ill but he has now begun to improve and is able to sit up.
The Missouri State Grange wrapped up a three day meeting at the Elk's club rooms with routine business completed. Danforth of the Federal Land Bank and local officials addressed members. Officers for the coming year were elected including C. O. Raine state master and Lulu Fuqua secretary. The next state convention city will be chosen early next summer.
The No 7 Womans Benefit Association of the Macca bees held an annual election at Wocedman Maccabee hall over the Lona Theatre. Officers elected include Commander Mrs Birdie Hebfert Lieut Commander Mrs Jessie Cone Past Commander Mrs Minnie Fisher Chaplain Mrs Elizabeth Paris and others. One application was received.
The Sedalia Red Cross issues a rush call for blue and white fabrics and goods of all kinds to craft a rug for a base hospital. Volunteers are urged to bring or mail items to the Red Cross work rooms by Saturday to expedite delivery.
A letter from Roy Tift of Montserrat describes Ross Anderson of the 12th T.S. engineers and his companion Nont Serrat narrowly escaping gas attacks in France. The account recounts chlorine exposure, mustard gas burns, sleep and food deprivation, and a grueling 54 mile night trek to reach safety followed by hospital care.
The New York Times lauds the book and a new Daily story by The Democrat will start next Sunday. Readers are urged to obtain the Sunday Democrat to catch the opening of this larger and better work.
A marriage license was issued in Wyandotte Kansas on Wednesday to John H. Conne of Kansas City Kansas and Clara H Mixer of Salina.
The admiralty announced that the entire Turkish fleet is now in Allied hands. The vessels are interned in the Golden Horn at Constantinople, with a report that a revolution could break out in Berlin on Friday evening and the population may be at marauders mercy.
Louis M. Maupin, nephew of Mrs. O. P. Wilcox of Sedalia, was listed as dead overseas but has arrived in the United States. His parents in Ashland Mo. received a letter dated November 25 from New York stating his arrival at Staten Island and his plan to return home.
Irving Bacheller presents The Light In the Clearing a tale set in early American life. It follows a lively good hearted youth who witnesses a crime and a major event, blending humor, honor, patriotism, and simple ideals praised by critics.
The Journal notes Liebknecht commands about 15 000 well armed men. Berlin is depicted as overrun by marauding gangs with no apparent authority in sight. London reports British naval authorities will not demand Helgoland’s return from Germany, stated by Churchill in Dundee.
Copenhagen reports say machine guns were used to quell food riots in Cologne on Tuesday. Several stores were looted and a number of demonstrators were casualties.
City board of education orders schools closed until December 60. To recover lost time, the plan is to extend the term next spring by a half day each Saturday. Teachers will be paid as usual.
Miss Charlotte Gahbhot, bookkeeper at Queen City Electric Co., who had been a patient at St. Marys hospital for several days, was dismissed and returned home to Lamonite on Wednesday. W A Jarvis of Sprine Work was admitted for influenza treatment on Wednesday.
President Wilson nominated Representative Carter Glass of Virginia to be secretary of the treasury. Glass, born in Lynchburg in 1858, will assume office December 16 under an agreement with McAdoo after serving as chairman of the banking and currency committee which drafted the Federal Reserve Act.
The Red Cross organized effort to supply light meals to the sick faced a shift in approach as volunteers reassessed distribution at the facility. Details on new procedures and overhauls were discussed by organizers and local officials.
The town asks applicants to call Bell 280 or Home 327 with the correct street address before assistance is provided to avoid wasted trips by volunteers.
The Woodmen of World society conducted its annual election and named officers for the coming term. Details on the specific offices and individuals were announced to members.
Sedalia camp No. 16 Woodmen of the World held its annual meeting electing officers for the coming year. Nine new members were initiated and thirteen applications balloted on favorably. FE. M. Shields re elected clerk for the 25th consecutive term and T. J. Robb named consul commander for the 21st year.
Corporal George Gordon Lamm, four miles east of Sedalia on Smithton road, is recovering in a Vichy France hospital from a machine gun wound behind the head suffered in the Argonne battle between September 27 and October 1. His mother Mrs. Cora Lamm learned of the injury from a letter noting his expected return to duty. Fellow local youth Jewell Richter was wounded in the leg in the same action and is improving.
Fiery session in the senate focused on Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points with sharp exchanges and strong partisan tone. Advocates pressed for universal peace terms while opponents questioned feasibility and implementation.
Senator Williams of Mississippi argued that a league to enforce peace as a final resort is desirable. Senator Reed of Missouri clashed with Williams over a league wielding military power and the potential for a world Monroe Doctrine outcome.
At the regular conclave of St Omar Commanders No. 11 Knights Templar held Tuesday evening the officers were elected. Commander William P. B. Malone is named, with Generalissimo A. M. Harlan and Captain General Leo B. Harris among the slate.
Dr E F Staats received word Thursday noon that his daughter Mrs Carrie Burns was seriously ill with pneumonia in Pittsburg Kansas. He left Thursday afternoon at 3 00 for Pittsburg to be with her.
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