This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 44 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
6
Local firefighters petition the city council demanding a ten dollar per month raise for each member. They cite rising living costs and added duties, setting a deadline for council consideration. The move aims to boost morale and retain experienced personnel across fire units.
A compromise offer was read by Alder man Berthoux on behalf of the fire department union asking for ten dollars more per month for each firefighter and twenty five dollars for Chief W H Paul plus one paid month off. The council proposed an $10 raise for nine men or an extra hire, and the union rejected the compromise while no official action was taken yet. The council also ordered grading and paving New York avenue between Sixth street and Broadway with cinders paid by abutting property owners. The next meeting is scheduled for December 16.
Private Clifford Van Dyne, ex Missouri University star now at Camp Dix New Jersey, plays right tackle for the camp football squad. He helped defeat the Mineola Sky Pilots 12–0 at Brooklyn last week as Camp Dix reads to face Camp Greenleaf in Washington this week. Van Dyne expects discharge before Christmas and return home.
After war trophies, Sedalia residents imagine Hun guns on display at the courthouse square and Liberty Park. Chamber of Commerce officials have applied to Washington to include Sedalia in the first assignment of captured artillery as per universal freedom efforts. Citizens are urged to contact congressmen and senators to support the push.
Dairy division expert Mr C E Clements of the U S Department of Agriculture arrived in Sedalia to assist County Agent M Long in rebuilding the Co operative Dairy company building at Sixth and Ohio. Contractors began work Tuesday and will move quickly to clear space for machinery installation and pasteurizing equipment.
The report notes efforts to complete maintenance and install parts so machinery is ready for operation by January 1. It highlights scheduling, testing, and coordination with teams to ensure on time startup.
This week the M K and T will implement a four manual block system between New Franklin and Sedalia. The system prevents two trains from running between any two stations, reducing collision risk. Operators work in three shifts and women will be hired if needed, with nearly 25 already procured. W Wacher in Sedalia trains staff in the manual block use.
The opening session convened at the Elks Club with C. O. Raines presiding. About thirty delegates from across Missouri attended as the three day meeting begins to discuss agricultural development and marketing. A public reception at the First Methodist church Tuesday night, organized by Maplewood Grange and Sedalia citizens, is planned.
Washington December 23 The commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces reports totals of 755 casualties including 42 killed in action 1 died of airplane accident 229 wounded severely 252 wounded degree undetermined 115 wounded slightly 107 missing in action The Missouri names include Lieut W Allen Corporals John H Barlage James M Chapman Privates Olint Bratiin James A Petty Lawrence O Barry Ed Cooper Harry R Booth Carey Bowers Max Plummer Robert R K Toda Jr Roy Upchurch Lanham Perry Evelin John S McWilliams Victor N Johnson Alby Meyer Benjamin Y Montgomery George W Wolf and others with severities and missing members listed.
Federal Trade Commission report to Congress accuses Swift Armour Morris Wilson and Cudahy Packing Co of restraint of trade and controlling livestock and fresh meat sales. The document cites extensive evidence including internal memos and participant notes from meetings.
Chicago officials for Armour & Co Swift & Co and Morris & Co deny the Federal Trade Commission report alleging price control conspiracies in livestock and fresh meat markets. They call the charges untrue and unfair and urge an impartial investigation. They say prices are driven by supply and demand and Food Administration rules.
Lieut. George L. Dickey of Scott Field and Seret. W. D. Bird landed at the Missouri state fair grounds en route from Scott Field to Kansas City. Dickey said Sedalia is well located with landing facilities and lies about six miles off a direct air line between Belleville and Kansas City. He knew of no official plan but noted inspective flights on air routes.
Casualty figures for the Marine Corps list 160 officers and 5612 enlisted men. Missouri names include Chester TI Bauer Frank Schroeder Harry B Houf John B Howell Evans McDonald Devil Schmitt Raymond Crome Paul Miner and Frank son among others with statuses of killed wounded missing or returned to duty.
The will names Mrs. Lizzie MacDonald of Oakland California as administratrix and leaves her $3000. Each of seven children George Arnold Madeline Wills Thomas Arnold James Arnold William Arnold Oscar Arnold and Mabel Page receives $500.
A warrant was issued Tuesday morning for the arrest of St Potter on complaint by Mrs A H Tymer alleging Potter’s chickens run at large and disturb her. Both parties reside near Twenty fourth street and Grand avenue.
The judiciary committee reviewed activities of the American Association of Foreign Language Newspapers in brewery propaganda. Louis N. Hammerling testified he joined advertising work in 1904 and led the advertising for the committee in 1908. He said in 1915 he met Adolphus Busch who indicated support from Charles Nagel to aid anti prohibition efforts. He arranged cooperation with Percy Andreas of the brewers association committee.
Woodmen of the World Camp No. 2065 M. W. A. held its annual election with Consul J A Hays Past Consul Frank Wolfe Adviser F E Duff Clerk F L Ludemann Benker E L Zoellig Escort Frank James Watchman T C Graff Sentry Henry Binner Trustee John L Cone. Edwin V Homer adopted. seven applications read. Class adoption set for December 28 1918. Refreshments served after meeting.
A Red Cross cellgram from Gen Levy reports 23,000 POWs at Camp Rastatt in good condition. They are well organized, wet clothed, and morale high, with German authorities willing to release them immediately under 19 officers and a train urged to transfer them at once.
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce employment committee will place returning fighters and other workers into munition plants and shipyards. Many firms pledge reemploying men who left for war work, and firms expanding operations request manpower from returning soldiers. A questionnaire will be mailed to industrial and mercantile establishments.
The War Department announced plans to place wounded soldiers in hospitals within 200 miles of their homes or relatives. Hospitals have been turned over with facilities to care for 104,231 men, with about 40,000 expected within four months.
The Dutch government will halt all exports to Germany in reprisal for Germany's coal export stoppage to Holland. An Amsterdam exchange dispatch confirms the decision.
Henry Hodges and Lizzie Goles are recorded as a married couple in Sedalia per the marriage licenses notice.
The widow Mrs. Jennie Summers sues for 10000 in circuit court for the death of her husband Andrew H. Summers a Katy employee at Franklin June 6 this year. She names Charles L. Schaff receiver and W. G. McAdoo director general of railroads as defendants. Carl Hoffman and Lamm Bohling & Lamm sign as attorneys.
Mrs Frank Dye of 1014 South Massachusetts avenue was taken Tuesday morning to the Christian hospital in Kansas City for treatment.
Secretary Baker testified before the senate military committee about delays in publishing overseas American casualty lists. He said most unreported wounded would be added by mail as the total death and casualty count reaches 262,293. General Pershing is selecting units of about 1,250,000 for the occupation army while others are returned home as arrangements permit.
Washington announces an emergency reconstruction conference for national public health nursing in Chicago on December 13. Miss Mary Beard and Miss Ella Phillips Crandall lead the effort to define how the national organization can aid postwar public health services. It is the second such gathering this year, part of a trio of Chicago meetings with the American Public Health Association and the Illinois State Association of Nurses.
Washington announces Capt Victor Blue promoted to rear admiral and chief of the Bureau of Navigation with ship duty to follow. He replaces Rear Admiral Leigh Palmer. Capt Harris Laning remains temporarily as Blue’s assistant. Secretary Daniels also seeks renewed sea service for shoreward officers and revives the prewar sea‑duty requirement.
Two steamers, the Empress of Britain and the Adriatic, left Liverpool yesterday for New York carrying returning American troops. The Empress of Britain has 76 officers, 10 nurses, and 2,389 men aboard while the Adriatic carries 80 officers and 2,208 men.
Clark McKelvey son of Mr and Mrs Walter McKelvey formerly of this city now of Ozawatomie Kas was hit by an automobile last Saturday in Ozawatomie and injured though not seriously A small companion with him was also struck with minor injuries.
Tuesday filings include a decree of divorce for Mary from Garret A. Hall. A decree for plaintiff in the Lueck versus Eisenhart action vesting title. Judgment for plaintiffs in Harriman et al versus Merritt et al.
The engagement of Miss Sallie Offield a Sedalia native and Mr G A Lindeberg of New York City is announced with nuptials planned for the latter part of December. The bride elect is the daughter of Mrs J C Offield and is described as a popular young lady.
The Chamber of Commerce receives many complaints about quarantine breaches and warns penalties may follow. Fines for violations range from 25 to 100 dollars, with arrests possible after warnings. Children under 15 are restricted from stores, and merchants are urged to keep minors from crowds to curb the influenza outbreak.
Washington December 3 Instructions from Director General McAdoo authorize discharged soldiers and sailors traveling to their points of enlistment to receive military meals at 75 cents. The fare is two thirds of the normal coach rate by route or 2 cents per mile, with higher per mile in states where basic fare exceeds 3 cents. The fare reduction and meal rate together waive extra parlor and sleeping car charges, leaving at least a half cent per mile to cover total homeward costs.
The British steamship Mauretania arrives in New York with about 4,000 American troops, mostly non combatant men, returning from overseas. They will go to Camp Mills on Long Island today for demobilization to follow in the near future. The late arrival disrupts planned welcome events.
Washington plans a joint congressional committee to investigate the railroad situation. The panel would hear railroad executives labor leaders and Interstate Commerce Commission officials to outline unified management ideas and potential government power limits. Democratic leaders expect legislation possible this session.
Miss Lillian Ton gate and Miss Mildred Ton gate of West Fourth street are reported making good progress at St Marys hospital on Tuesday. Hazel Yanow of West Fifth street, a patient for several days, was dismissed Monday afternoon. Lizzie Falder of 905 West Fifth street was admitted Monday for influenza treatment. Masters Jack and Samuel Hirsh, sons of Mr and Mrs Hirsh of West Third street, were admitted Monday night with Miss W O Stanley of West Broadway, who is greatly improved Tuesday.
Vincent Carroll arrives home Monday night after completing officers training at Camp Gordon Atlanta earning a lieutenant commission. He previously served on the Memphis Commercial Appeal news staff and plans a vacation before resuming newspaper work. He is the son of M W Carroll secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and wife.
M T Davis, a leading Bearsville merchant, recalls a patron’s small child with croup at midnight. The family bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and, by morning, the child had fully recovered. Parents praise Foley's remedy. W E Bard Drug Co.
War Department forwards lists of Americans in German prison camps. A released list names Henry D Craiz Rav ia Oklahoma Clarence B Hatcher Washita Oklahoma James Parkey Milan Missouri Irving Smith Kansas City among those reported.
Rev. E. H. Williamson and his family drove home Monday from Adrain Missouri after attending the funeral of Mrs. Williamson’s father J. G. Cuzick who died at his home in Adrain last week.
Illinois Republican leader Representative Mann said House Republicans will not attempt to embarrass President Wilson during his overseas mission. He urged factional strife be kept away from critical peace efforts and urged full support for the president to carry out his work.
Senator Sherman of Illinois introduced a resolution to declare the presidency vacant upon his departure for Europe and to have the vice president assume the duties. He received unanimous current approval to present arguments for the measure.
A resolution introduced by Senator Knox of Pennsylvania proposes postponing action on questions about forming a league of nations and potential changes in international law and freedom of the seas until after the peace conference. The move reflects Senate consideration of major structural shifts in global governance.
Mrs W T Maltby, who left Sedalia a week ago for Tulsa Okla to make her home, is in a Tulsa hospital ill with influenza. Relatives report the attack light and her early recovery is hoped for.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.