President Wilson to attend large public meeting after peace talks
Paris reports say President Wilson will return to France after Washington sessions and grand public gathering is planned in Paris to celebrate the peace conference. Wilson plans Brest departure Saturday and return to France March 15 with expected conference conclusion by June 1.
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Paris
French Association of the Society of Nations
Wilson
France
Washington
American Congress
Brest
Revival At Cumberland Presbyterian Church
A good crowd attended the revival at Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Sixteenth Street and Harrison Avenue. Rev Fooks preached another fine sermon and one person united with the church at the close. Services are held daily at 2 30 and 7 30. All are invited to attend.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Sixteenth Street
Harrison Avenue
Fooks
Suffrage Bill Advances After Senate Debates
Jefferson City Mo Feb 13 The woman suffrage bill granting Missouri women presidential voting rights moved to engrossment in the senate after being called up by Senator McKnight. An amendment requiring a referendum before taking effect was defeated with a 7 to 12 engrossment vote.
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Jefferson Cty
Missouri
Senate
McKnight
Gardner
Jefferson City
House
Tribute to Women Sparks Debate On Support
The committee discussed the measure as a strong tribute to women and the speaker said he would prefer support from one mother over twelve men, highlighting the merit of the women's cause in the progress report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
Verdict Returned for Defendant in City Light Suit
A jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of A. G. Davis versus City Light and Traction for $3,000. The trial extended two days with many witnesses examined. this marks the second trial of the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Davis
City Light and Traction Company
United States Army Size Under Nations Plan Set
Paris report states the United States would maintain an army of not less than 500000 men under the amended League of Nations framework, available for use after senate authorization, per Havas agency dispatch.
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Paris
United States
Society of Nations
United States Senate
Havas
Banquet for Dorn-Cloney Laundry Employees Celebrated
W H Clooney hosted the annual banquet for more than fifty Dorn-Cloney Laundry employees on Wednesday night. A formal dinner followed by talks from former employee Harvey Hale and others, then dancing and social games, ended with high praise for the host and a lively, congenial evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Clooney
Dorn-Cloney Laundry Company
J. L. Brooks
Harvey Hale
T. ©. Williams
Ollie Hall
Cloney
Celebration of Washington and Lincoln Birthdays Held at Court House
A large civic gathering at Sedalia planned a joint celebration of Washington and Lincoln birthdays at the court house on Tuesday evening February 18. George R. Smith Post G A R the Ells lodge the Chamber of Commerce and many veterans and citizens will participate with speeches by Rev. H E Martin Judge Louis Hoffman Lieut Robert L Davidson and Sergeant William Cunningham. A band will lead the march and several organizations including the Elks lodge the Sedalia Chamber of Commerce and others will join in the program.
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Washington
Court House
George R. Smith
Elks 'Lodge
Sedalia Chamber of Commerce
Commerce
W. B. Malone
J. L. Babcock
Damon Fay
Harry Collins
Elks ‘Lodge
Frank Monroe
Arthur Crandall
J. C. Connor
Release of German Old Army Nears Completion
London reports that Germany’s old army is nearly demobilized with the 1916 and 1917 classes to be abandoned after Saturday leaving about 100,000 on the eastern front. The 1918 and 1919 class about 450 600 men will remain as a standing force. The British staff sees less danger of a new German push but notes retained artillery and supply concerns could hinder renewal of war.
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Germany
London
Eastern
Guardian Named for Sutton Children
Mrs. Mary Sutton widow of the late Dr. Frank L. Sutton was named by Probate Judge S. W. James as guardian and curator of William R Henry L Donald F and Mary F Sutton minors.
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Mary Sutton
Frank L. Sutton
S. W. James
William R
Henry L
Donald F
Mary F. Sutton
Crowd Throng Defies Rain to Pack Wednesday Night Event
A large crowd attended the Wednesday night event despite rain, with attendees expressing strong support and optimism. Organizers reported steady turnout and noted favorable weather did not dampen enthusiasm.
Lecture on Tuberculosis Test for All Dairy Herds
A lecture emphasized the necessity of tuberculin testing for every dairy herd. The speaker illustrated the spread and prevention of bovine tuberculosis and urged mandatory testing to safeguard public health and farm productivity.
Tuberculosis safeguards urged to curb dairy herd losses
Dr Luckey urged rigorous annual tuberculin testing of all dairy cattle and strict city enforcement to protect milk supplies. He warned that a tuberculous child in a classroom could endanger many, and illustrated the danger with a picture of illness in a school room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Luckey
Circuit Court Room
Pr. Luckey
Aged Manufacturer C A Murdock Dies in Kansas City
C A Murdock aged 74 founder of C A Murdock Manufacturing company died at his home in Kansas City Missouri. He directed several banks and helped organize the Priests of Pallas festival and contributed to the Missouri River Navigation company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
C. A. Murdock
C. A. Murdock Manufacturing Company
Ideal Banker-Depositor Relations Highlighted
An article stresses the ideal relation between bankers and depositors, urging use of bank services for savings security, expert financial advice, and impartial guidance. It notes banks welcome small deposits and offer investment facilities, with mutual trust as the foundation.
Milk is best food invites Sedalia visitors to Arlington Room
A federal milk promotion tour led by Delos M James arrives in Sedalia with free lectures and demonstrations at the Arlington room, Fifth and Ohio, to boost daily milk consumption. Prof. Harmon and Miss Essie M Hoyle join from Missouri Agricultural College, aiming to show milk’s value and costs to consumers.
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Washington City
Uncle Sam
Delos M James
Missouri Agricultural College
Prof
Sam
Pettis County
Sedalia
Luckey Excigrars Dairy Advocate Urges Pure Milk
The dairy man who furnishes citizens with clean milk from healthy cows is a real benefactor. Parents who feed children milk from cows with tuberculosis risk criminal neglect. Whole milk, clean and pure, is the cheapest and most nutritious food. Dirty milk sours quickly and is dangerous for consumption.
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Luckey
Social for Soldiers at Fir Church Parlor
A patriotic social for soldiers and sailors in the city will be held in the Fir Christian church parlors next Friday evening, February 14, hosted by the Y P C E. All boys in uniform are invited along with other Christian Endeavorers. Patriotic games will provide amusement and ice cream plus cake will be served. A fine program has been arranged.
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Fir Christian Church
George R. Smith College Holds Tag Day Drive
College students and faculty conducted a Thursday tag day on downtown streets to raise funds for a dormitory for boy students. A corps of student solicitors gathered donations throughout the day for the housing fund.
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George R. Smith College
Crowder Reappointed as Judge Advocate General
Washington February 13 Major General Enoch M Crowder judge advocate general of the army was nominated by President Wilson to a new four year term beginning February 15 1919 with rank as major general dating from October 3 1917 The action keeps Crowder in the top legal post of the army through the end of the next four year period.
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Washington
Enoch M. Crowder
Army
Wilson
Striking Headlines Cover Seattle General Strike
Hon J H Bothwell thanks the Democrat for copies of the Seattle Star and Seattle Union Record showing extensive front page coverage of the Seattle general strike ended earlier in the week. The papers were sent by his brother James Bothwell from Seattle. Front pages feature screaming headlines and daily developments, except for shipyard workers.
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J. H. Bothwell
Democrat
Seattle
Seattle Star
Seattle Union Record
Bothwell
James Bothwell
British Delegates Told to Claim War Costs at Peace Conference
In London on February 13 the British delegates at the peace conference were instructed to demand indemnity covering both the cost of the war and the actual damage. Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that the government would push for compensation including war expenses.
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London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Commons
Change in St Patrick's parish staff assigns Fr Mayer to Osceola
Rt Rev Bishop Lillis of Kansas City transfers Fr H J Mayer from St Patrick's Osceola to Osceola Missouri after two years as assistant at the parish. Fr Mayer is replaced by Fr H J Breit from Annunciation Kansas City. The school children presented Mayer with a token of appreciation as he departed for his new field.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Lillis
Kansas City
H. J. Mayer
Osceola
Fr. Mayer
H. J. Breit
Annunciation Church
St. Patrick’s
Brett
M. X. Jennings
Fixed Truce Terms Frame Halt to Renew War Plan
Supreme Council frames terms to halt the current truce and signals intent to resume hostilities. Officials project a shift in strategy as negotiations pause and military plans are prepared for possible renewed conflict.
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Supreme Council
Armistice Renewal Terms Tightly Framed
Paris reports the supreme war council agreed to renew the German armistice on February 17 for a brief period with new conditions. Germany must halt hostilities against Poland, keep forces within limits, and face possible disarmament supervised by the allies. A special commission will draft terms toward a peace preliminaries accord.
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Paris
Supreme War Council
Havas
Germany
National Assembly
Weimar
Marshal Foch
Treves
Clemenceau
Riots and Raids Target I W W HQs Across U S
Government agents and Chicago police raided the I W W headquarters arresting 29 people among officials and workers. Deportations and further actions loom per Immigration Commissioner Henry M White as patrols extended into multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. White
Commissioner of
Immigration
Bishop McElwain to Visit Here
Bishop F A McElwain of Minneapolis Minnesota will arrive at noon Friday and visit Col and Mrs H Demuth and friends in Sedalia. He is hoped to stay at least over Sunday.
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F. A. McElwain
Minneapolis, Minn
H. €. Demuth
Mary
Sedalia
Suit Over Realty Commission Goes To Trial
A circuit court trial prospered Thursday afternoon over a real estate commission claim. Plaintiff W. L. Martin and defendant C. G. Andrews, both of Green Ridge, are represented by E. W. Couey and R. S. Robertson for the plaintiff and C. C. Kelly for the defendant.
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W. L. Martin
C. G. Andrews
Green Ridge
E. W. Couey
R.S. Robertson
C. C. Kelly
Boy Hit By Car At Ohio Avenue And Third Street
Eight year old Jerome Needy son of Mr and Mrs George Needy at 516 East Fifth Street was struck by a car near Vene garage at Ohio Avenue and Third Street about 5 PM Wednesday. He suffered a bruise behind one ear and was shaken. Mrs John Warren moved him home. Dr J A McNeil treated him. The car, driven by a Black man, left the scene and was reported missing the next morning.
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D .P. Dyer
Ewers
Sheriff’s Office
Sedalia
Beatty Burns
Dyer
Smithton
Bert Buren
Jerome
George Needy
East Fifth Street
Vene
Ohio Avenue
Third Street
John Warren
J. A. McNeil
Bolshevik Forces Retreat as Americans Reach Front
American reinforcements marching over thirty miles of forest trail approached the Soviet region near Sredmakrenga. Bolshevik attacks weakened and they withdrew southward, avoiding potential encirclement as American troops arrived. Front conditions elsewhere on the northern Russian front remained unchanged.
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Archangel
Sredmakrenga
Captain E R Walker Returns From Camp Amato
Captain E R Walker arrived Thursday from Camp Amato New Jersey where he served as camp surgeon in the base hospital supervising over 100 beds. He had training at Camp Ossingtthorpe Ga and has received his discharge papers to resume practice here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Walker
Camp Amato
New Jersey
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