Disaster Flood Claims Two Children In Gray Family Tragedy
Mrs. Robert Gray and six children survived a night in a flooding home on W Eleventh Street as Marjorie age 3 and Edna age 11 perished. The flood swept the cottage, four feet deep, and rescuers found the two girls near a fence and weeds after dawn. Surviving children Milred 5 Helen 7 Robert 10 and the infant stay with relatives as city aid offers housing and support.
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Robert Gray
Frank M. Davis
Dr Creek
Gray
W. Eleventh Street
Marjorie
Edna
Codh
Coceedes
Fred Minch
Mildred
Helen
Robert
Bob Norman
Pueblo Sunshine Mission
Whitaker House
S. Pierce
TAL EMPLOYEES RECEIVE REVOLVERS
The focal post office reportedly received revolvers issued by Government Ordinance to post clerks and mail messengers to deter mail robberies. An aide described the weapon as a 1917 model, with a live counter, and postmaster general Hays plans to equip funds and mail teams to reduce crime.
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Focal Post Office
Hick-man
Hays
Graduation Day Highlights At Local School Ceremonies
A large turnout witnessed diploma awards as Miss Fay Hoob Jet received a three year and two year scholarship while Sand Mins Pearl Lewis earned a one year scholarship. Ralph E. Paul will represent Putnam county at the state fair in Sedalia. Prof W H Dunn from Kirksville spoke on the benefits of higher education, delivering a forceful and inspiring address. Sept Turnmire presented the diplomas.
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Turnmire
New Fire Truck Arrives in Unionville
The new fire truck arrived last week and is being upgraded at Unionville Motor Company. It is expected to be ready for use by the end of the week. The vehicle is red and includes space for the water hose. Officials have not yet finalized where it will be stored.
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Unionville Motor Co.mage
Zegmnecil
Missouri adopts county option dog law with fees
The 51st Missouri General Assembly approved Senate Bill 219 amended in the House to allow counties to adopt the law by vote. It imposes annual dog taxes of one dollar for male dogs and three dollars for females. Fees fund local road projects through the county drag fund via the county clerk’s license and tag issuance.
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51St General Assembly of
Missouri
Senate
Sksure
Missouri Educator Heads to Denver as Assistant Superintendent
Mr. A Threetets has been elected Assistant Superintendent of Denver schools for five years at a salary of 4200 dollars per year. He is praised as a leader among Missouri teachers, with strong support from his friends who wish him success in his new post.
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A . Threteets
Chillicothe
Denver
Colo
Threlkeld
Missouri State Teachers Association
Missouri
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
America
Lewis Hedge couple wed at Mendota home
Elmner E Lewis of Mendota and Fern May Hedge of Howland were married on Saturday June 18 at the home of E J McKinley. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Wm E Lewis. the bride is the only child of Mr and Mrs George Hedge. The Republican extends congratulations.
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Elmner E Lewis
Mendota
Fern May Hedge
Howland
E. J McKinley
Wm. E Lewis
George Hedge
All Day Meeting At Mt Hope Church
The Church of Christ at Mt Hope announces an all day meeting on July 10 seven miles north of Stahl. Preachers J A Collins and W H Jones will deliver messages. Dinner will be served on the grounds. Everyone is invited to spend the day.
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Church of Christ At
Mt Hope
Stahl
J. A. Collins
W H Jones
Mt. Hope
Cracks Elbow Injury Delays Girl's Painful X-Ray
Vivian Comstock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Comstock, fell while fleeing a dog last Wednesday and struck her left elbow. The next day the pain necessitated doctor visit and an X-ray to locate the injury.
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Vivian
D. W. Comstock
Livonia Team Rout Un ionville 18 to 6 in Local Game
The Livonia baseball team defeated Unionville 18 to 6 last Sunday at Livonia. The next game is scheduled for next Sunday at Harris, where Harris plays Unionville. The team will travel to Livonia on the Fourth.
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Livonia
Unionville
Harris
Unionville Eyes Local Coal Mine Push and Jobs
A community pamphlet urges rapid development of a coal mine near Unionville to employ 75 men and support 800 residents, detailing potential local demand for meat, butter, bread, and eggs, plus the economic benefits for farmers and merchants if financed and properly run. It stresses square-deal policies and Republican backing.
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Umits
Unionville
Anda Reat
Averaule
Fa Publican
Machine guns seized in New York bound for Ireland
Police seized Nearts 00 machine guns found aboard a vessel bound for an Irish port. Officials presume the arms were intended for Sinn Fein use, signaling ongoing turmoil despite self government plans for North and South Ireland.
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Nearts
New York
Sein Fein
North
South
Ireand
New Grain and Warehouse Commissioner Appointed
Governor Hyde appoints T J Hedrick to replace Bradshaw as Grain and Warehouse commissioner. Bradshaw was removed after a hearing on charges inclining misappropriation of funds and other issues. Hedrick used police assistance to take office. Bradshaw resists and may sue to regain position.
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T J. Hedrick
Hyde
T. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Hedrick
Fun
Prison Board Chairman Appointed Amid Political Change
Arthur T Nelson of Lebanon has been named chair of the state prison board as Meracol Hye and Celadon ay join the panel. Governor Hyde retains J Kelly Pool over pardons and paroles while Thos Matt Osborne, an international author, is expected to be warden candidate with Sing Sing experience.
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Arthur T Nelson
Lebanon
Gmake Togs
Kaa Boon Aptein
Meracol Hye
Celadon
J Kelly Pool
Thos
Matt Osborne
Govenor Hyde
Osborne
Sing Sing
New York
Direct Negotiations With Japan Policy Inaugurated
Secretary Hughe has inaugurated direct talks with Japan to discuss issues such as the immigration question alien land question and the return to China of Shantung. Direct negotiations also cover potential armament reductions. Progress appears to be made with hopes to avoid misunderstandings and reach friendly outcomes.
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Hughe
Japan
China
Shantung
Gunsmiths Finger Wire Accident
J B Frost was using a gun last Wednesday when he ran a wire through the little finger of his right hand while trying to push a bullet through the gun. His finger swelled and he could not use his hand for several days.
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J B Frost
Central Western Crops Stand Strong With Promising Yields
Crops across the Central Western section show good health with cereals, wheat and corn especially promising. Corn is particularly clean and at its best. wheat looks strong though threatened by possible enemy bugs.
Admiral Sims in trouble over comments in England
Admiral Sims, famed as a stormy petrel of the American navy, faces censure after reputedly deprecating Irish self-government and claiming many such figures in America. Secretary Denby reportedly orders him home, a move whose outcome remains uncertain.
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Admiral Sims
England
Ireland
America
United States
Denby
Sims
DUNKINS RECEIVE DIPLOMA FROM AMERICAN POULTRY SCHOOL
Mr and Mrs J F Dunkin of between Powersville and Lucerne received a diploma from the American School of Poultry Husbandry Kansas City on June 8 82. They scored 97 to 99 in the course after a year of correspondence. They raise single comb white Leghorn chickens and sold 741 dozen this year for setting. They now own 1200 young chickens and 800 old hens and their chickens won prizes at the agricultural show last fall. Mr Dunkin brought the diploma to the office Friday and called it something to be proud of.
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J . Dunkin
Powersville
Lucerne
American School of Poultry Husbendry
Kansas City
Dunkin
New Light and Water Plant Under Construction
Work began last Thursday on a new light and water plant. Engineer T. J. Smith from Omaha Nebraska arrived to oversee concrete foundation work done by Henningson Engineering Co. of Omaha. Twelve workers continue braiding and setting the foundation as a shipment of light poles arrives.
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T. J Smith
Omaha
Nev
Henningson Engineering Co
Nebrah Hicon
Big Pueblo Flood Damage Tallies at 15 Million
Pueblo Colorado reports flood damage totaling 15 million dollars. Deaths are under 100, and recovery is underway. No major resorts were damaged, while surrounding areas and towns rebound from the disaster.
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Pueblo
Colo
Rat Hunt on Hugh Hill Farm Debunks Rodent Infestation
Last Wednesday two o'clock in the afternoon at Hugh Hill farm south of Unionville five people with a dog and clubs killed 167 rats that could run but seven in two hours while moving corn from a crib.
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Hugh Hill
Unionville
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