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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
1
Rolla B Johnson 42, of land south of Unionville, died in Centerville Iowa after being kicked twice by a two year old cow while milking Tuesday evening. He underwent surgery but poisoning set in. He leaves a wife and seven children. The body will be brought for interment tomorrow.
In Centerville Ja a sale of the East Side Cafe changes hands with Wm Campbell purchasing from Malani and Son. The former proprietor reportedly regretted the sale as new owners take possession and seek a period of tenancy or reorganization of the establishment.
The Unionville Hand weekly band concerts started last Thursday night to a strong turnout though limited notice. A second concert is planned for tomorrow evening with no program yet arranged.
The paving project, initially due to end at Main street, may extend to the city east line. A survey was made Monday from the east end of Main to the town edge near the P M Mannon home, indicating a potential full street paving if built.
Wire worms are reported to be causing significant damage in many corn fields and have nearly destroyed first plantings in some areas. With hot weather expected, activity should decline if conditions continue, though updates are uncertain.
Minnis a Republican candidate asserts Senator Spencer should be defeated at the national convention to improve his own chances to win the nomination. He claims the delegation’s actions are weak and criticizes supporters who traveled to Flint Michigan to buy two Buick cars for local interests.
Wilburn and Odem Rost of the American Lessers lead a committee weighing a Unionville Fourth of July celebration funded by business leaders. Proposals include aeroplane flights a big carnival pony races a baseball game between American Legion Posts patriotic speeches a military parade and Ford car giveaway tied to state ex service medal awards. The project hinges on finances and local support.
The campaign manager testified he gave 42000 to Lt. Morse of Excelsior Springs 2500 to Nat Goldstein and 2500 to Robert J F Moore both of St Louis to boost the Lowden campaign in Missouri. Goldstein and Moore deny receiving funds and Morse adds to the mystery about whether any money was spent and who got it.
Pancho Villa rejects the new Mexican government and plans to resist Carranza's death sparks fears of renewed fighting. A large bounty is placed on Villa, who is known to vanish at will and evade pursuers as instability follows Carranza’s demise.
President Wilson rejected the peace resolution paused by Congress and said a peace with Germany would stain the United States. He implied only the President can determine the country's course and warned others to defer to his judgment.
A party of surveyors, including PW Porter, John and Harry Evans, Elme Mullins, Richard Dewitt, and Harold Timplett, works across the county toward Unionville. With favorable weather, they expect to reach Unionville within about two weeks. The plans are drawn by Jno A Probasco.
Reports state President Venustiano Carranza was killed while fleeing Mexican revolutionaries. He is said to have been accompanied by a former supporter who betrayed him early the next morning. Fear is voiced that Carranza’s death could trigger reprisals.
The newly stocked grocery store, operated by Me David Uramhall and A W Lane, prepares to open. Goods are arriving and are being placed on shelves as the business intends to be fully stocked within a few days.
A French financial expert argues France can extinguish its debt in forty years without raising taxes. He notes a shift toward a defined repayment strategy, contrasting France with the United States which has not yet pursued a debt retirement plan.
A garbled weather note indicates ongoing rain expected to continue for some time with brief bursts of heavy showers. the text mentions Tuesday afternoon events and unsettled skies, but specific locations or measurements are unclear.
The Army reform bill restructures the United States forces to 297000 men and ends universal military training and federalized National Guard. It automates the Selective Service Act to take effect with a war declaration, aiming to save time.
The Navy secretary resists Senate inquiries into the naval controversy. Daniels says committees push him as unfair, claims a flawless Navy record, and cites jealousy and broader department errors as likely inescapable. He stands by his actions and decisions amid scrutiny.
Lorace Smith sustained a painful left eye injury Saturday after rising at the J Fort home and brushing a chair post in the dark. Hospital reports indicate while the incident is painful, vision remains intact.
Graydon Shearer son of Mr and Mrs E H Shearer of West Liberty is recovering from a broken arm after being kicked by a car when he attempted to crank it Sunday. The injury occurred in town where the bone was set and he is progressing well.
The Put Nam County Telephone Co states that directories will be ready around June 16 and urges subscribers to call by number only. The change shifts responsibility to callers and applies to both city and rural service. Location given as 4412 W. W. Tracy, Mandger.
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