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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
1
The Unionville paving fight sees opponents collecting signatures to block the project amid costly claims and heated remonstrances. Supporters insist federal funds via the State Highway Department will back the plan, while delays focus on attendance and civic progress. Senator Spencer mingled with locals during a celebratory visit, advocating renomination and highlighting wartime service.
A rainy Fif celebration drew thousands to show support while mud and rain disrupted most events. The Princeton Band arrived late, a parade impressed with the Battleship Missouri float, and fireworks lit the drenched sky. Ex-service medals were awarded as a baseball game and a dance proceeded amid downpour. The American Legion post faced a modest deficit but praised for effort.
The Democratic convention in San Francisco nominated James M Cox of Ohio for president and Franklin D Roosevelt of New York for vice president after an intense fight. Cox clinched on the 38th ballot as Palmer released delegates and party bosses realigned, with Bryan attempting to mock the effort. The final vote occurred after 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Last Friday night property owners within the proposed special road district attended a meeting at the McKinley cook house to learn how a special road district is organized its purposes and how it may be used under the new road law to take advantage of its provisions.
Residents and officials discussed forming a special road district to build improved routes. Committees will contact property owners to pursue action soon. Arthur M Hyde, Republican governor hopeful, spent time in town during a regional swing promoting his candidacy. A large parade featured decorated cars and floats from local groups including the Farmers Cooperative and American Legion.
Article describes a German long range airship turned over to Allied control after the war. It is said to be the largest Zeppelin ever built with a claimed 12 000 mile cruising radius and aimed at dropping bombs on New York City. The piece notes the war's end altered German intentions toward friendliness.
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