World News Snippets From The Week’s Briefs
A compact survey notes San Francisco honors Dr. Rupert Blue for plague work, Fort Leavenworth’s prison building burned, Standard Oil eyes capital growth, Missouri passenger rates to rise April 10, and New York traction earnings for last year. Also reports loss of the garrison flag in Cuba, March’s record livestock sales in Kansas City, and various political and legal moves across the country.
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San Francisco
Rupert Blue
United States Military Prison
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Standard Oil Company
Missouri
Public Service Commission
Greater
New York
Cuba
Camp Columbia
Kansas City
Southern Child Labor Conference
Memphis
Indiana
United States Land Office
Colby
Topeka
Union Pacific
Castle Rock
Utah
Great Laguna
Colorado River
Yuma
Ariz
Chihuahua
Mexico
Maryville
Recorder
National Bankers of Kansas
Currency Association
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Transportation Bureau Committee of
Mercantile Club of
Kansas
Money
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Utah Fuel Company
Harvard College
Elliot
Gov
Hadley
Crazy Snake
Oklahoma
Taft
Santa Fe Railroad
J. E. Hurley
C. W. Kouns
Mutual Protective League of
Servia
Austria-Hungary
Minor
Saeen
Ars Bete
Taftwi
Eliot
Harvara Creat Briain
Fight at Hickory Ground injures Creek and posse
A clash at Hickory Ground Oklahoma between a five officer posse and twenty Creek Indians left no officer deaths and one badly wounded. The event is part of a broader roundup and tensions at the defiant Creek headquarters amid ongoing federal control efforts.
Missouri Legislature Confirms Gov Hadley Appointments
In executive session the senate approved several Hadley administration picks for four year terms including W P Cutler as state dairy and food commissioner Henry Andrea as penitentiary warden James M Waterman as prison physician Robert B Middlebrook as Kansas City police commissioner Henry B Caulfield as excise commissioner and W G Pendleton and John M Williams as Boonville reform school managers W K Amick and Henry D Faxon named to St Joseph asylum board positions.
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Jefferson City
Senate
Hadley
W.P. Cutler
Kansas City
Henry Andrea
James M. Waterman
Breckenridge
Robert B. Middlebrook
A. E. Gallagher
Henry 8. Caulfield
St. Louis
W. G. Pendleton
Boonville
John M. Williams
California
Senate committee urges prison reform in report
Jefferson City special senate committee, after visiting eastern penitentiaries since 1907, recommends abolishing the whipping post, easing stripe requirements for first offenders with good behavior, building better cell houses, ending contract labor, and creating in-house shops to supply state institutions. Senators McDavid Bradley and Eads noted bills pending to enact these changes.
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Jefferson City
Senate
McDavid, Bradley and
Eads
Casey Defends His Bill to Bar Wage Assignments
Jefferson City senator Casey pressed a House Judiciary hearing on his loan sharks bill. He labeled wage assignments used by clothing and jewelry firms as separating mills, urging their removal. He cited a Kansas City jewelry contract described as a bill of sale and power of attorney, warning of fifty cents down and a dollar forever.
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Casey
Jefferson City
House Judiciary Committee
Kansas City
Revision hints urged for committee by Missouri lawmakers
Jefferson City officials report the house adopted a resolution inviting supreme and appeals court judges and bar association officers to send suggestions. Individual commission members also issued an open invitation to lawyers with large practice to submit ideas.
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Jefferson City
House
Supreme and Court of Appeals
Bar Associations
Commission
School Bill Defeated in Missouri House
Jefferson City Mo A bill by Hardesty to enforce a full term of school for children and to remove the right of parents to excuse destitute children from school was defeated in the house. The measure sparked lively debate among teacher-members with divergent views on the subject.
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Jefferson City
Hardesty
Oil Inspection Bill Moves Through Missouri Legislature
Jefferson City, Mo. The house ways and means committee reported favorably the administration coal oil inspection bill. It would abolish about 300 coal oil inspectors and install one inspector with six deputies. The board of equalization full assessment bill also passed, adding interrogatories and higher penalties for false statements to boost revenue.
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Jefferson City
House
Ways ‘and Means
Administration
Board of Equalization
Committee substitutes modify U S Senate selection plan in Missouri primary
Jefferson City Mo The house elections committee adopted and ordered engrossed by a 75 to 56 vote a substitute for bills 18 111 242 and 266 shifting U S Senate candidate selection from the general election to the state primary The move alters the current method of choosing the nation s senator and was prepared as a unified substitute for all four measures
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Oregon
Jefferson City
United States Senate
United States
House Elections Committee
Probate Court Reform Bill Clears Senate Hurdle
Jefferson City Senator Greene announces passage of a Probate Court Reform measure. The bill lets estate administrators pursue equitable claims and permits probate courts to hear certain equity cases connected with estates, advancing through the Senate.
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Jefferson City
Greene
Senate
Entombed In Echo Mine Disaster In West Virginia
Five men are believed dead after an explosion at Echo Mine in Fayette County Charleston WV Wednesday afternoon. Two more slightly injured were rescued from the mine raising hopes for survivors.
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Goal
Charleston
W. V
Echo Mine
Fayette County
Saloon Licenses Ordered After Cass County Election Ruling
The Kansas City Court of Appeals ruled Monday that Cass county local option saloon elections were invalid for towns over 2500 residents. Pleasant Hill census showed 2569 inhabitants, leading to writs mandating Cass county judges to issue saloon licenses to Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill keepers.
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Kansas City
Ass County
Missouri
J. K. Wirt
Harrisonville
Ned Swarthout
Pleasant Hill
Cass County Court
Kansi City
Early Builder L. M. Lawson Dies in St Joseph
St Joseph Missouri reports the death of 72 year old L M Lawson once an attorney here and later a New York banker. He helped with John M Bassett to build the old St Louis and St Joseph railroad later Lexington branch of Santa Fe the first line into the county from St Louis. The Civil War era road carried troops. Lawson moved to New York in 1868 with Donnell Lawson Co and Simpson Co bankers. He earned LL D from Missouri University last June. He is survived by his widow and two sons in New York.
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St. Joseph
L. M. Lawson
New York City
John M. Bassett
St. Louis & St. Joseph
Lexington
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Lawson
New York
Donnell, Lawson & Co
Simpson & Co
University of Missouri
Full Crew Bill Defeated In Senate Vote
Jefferson City Missouri senate debated a freight train full crew measure. It would require six men on trains with over twenty five cars, including three brakemen, engineer, conductor and fireman. The roll call ended 15 ayes to 15 noes, short of the 18 votes needed to pass.
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Jefferson City
Senate
Senate Pushes Prohibition To Voters In State
Jefferson City reports the senate has caucused on the prohibition issue and decided to submit the question to the people. Republicans in the house, aligned with Gov. Hadley, are believed opposed to statewide prohibition while Democrats claim fifteen Republican votes are assured, enough to adopt the resolution.
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Jefferson City
Senate
House
Hadley
Local option bill defeated in Missouri house
The county unit local option bill backed by the Anti-Saloon League failed to reach a constitutional majority in the Missouri house. The vote was 66 to 60 in favor, short of the 72 needed for passage.
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Jefferson City
House
County Unit
Anti-Saloon League
Pemberton
Boone
County unit local option bill support urged by mass meeting
In Cillicothe Missouri a temperance mass meeting Sunday prompted forwarding resolutions to Representative H P Scruby of Livingstone County urging a vote for the county unit local option bill. Personal letters with the same request were also sent in the same mail.
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Wemand
Cillicothe
Missouri
H. P. Scruby
Livingstone County
Jefferson City
Vital Statistics Notices Extended to Counties
The Missouri senate passed a bill by Allee mandating that birth and death notices be filed with the county registrar, appointed by the state board of health. The measure extends city practice to counties and small towns to preserve vital statistics. Also, Thomas X. Marks was confirmed as police commissioner of Kansas City, succeeding Elliott H. Tones.
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Jefferson City
Senate
Allee
State Board of Health
Thomas R. Marks
Thomas X. Marks
Kansas City
Elliott H. Tones
Start on Masonic Temple in Kansas City
Ground was broken Monday morning for a new Masonic temple at the southeast corner of Ninth and Harrison streets. The stone and terra cotta structure will cost about $100,000.
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Masonic Temple
Kansas City
Ninth and
Harrison Streets
To Reduce a Collector's Bond in Jackson County
The committee agreed to report favorably the bill to reduce the bond of the collector of Jackson county and providing that no bond shall exceed 750,090.
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Jefferson City
House
Ways and Means Committee
Jackson County
Burn's Biennial Report Says Kansas Leads Wheat But Reigns in Corn
The 1907-08 biennial report by D. Coburn, Kansas secretary of agriculture, shows farm products and livestock valued at $98,893,438, up 12.7 percent from 1905-06. Kansas leads all states in wheat but corn is a key soil product. 1908 corn value surpassed wheat, with the 1908 wheat crop valued at $82,642,461, and corn worth more than three bushels in 1896. The report highlights higher prices, strong yields, and continued prosperity across farming sectors.
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Topeka
Kansas
D. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Amendments Likely On Payne Tariff Bill Rules
Washington D C reform on the Payne tariff bill promises amendments on Monday. The Ways and Means Committee removes the tea duty and the countervailing duty on coffee, reducing opposition. A vote may be allowed on hides and lumber, with coal reciprocity and iron ore free list conceded. petroleum duty decision pending. expected heated floor debate.
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Washington, D. C
Ways and Means
Filing on Tripp County Lands Draws Large Crowds
Gregory South Dakota filing on Tripp county lands began Thursday in a large crowd. The draw order followed last fall with May A. Messer of Kennebec drawing No 1. Messer took a quarter section adjoining the government townsite for which Jordan and Witten have been suggested.
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Tripp
Gregory South Dakota
May A. Messer
Kennebec
S. D
Jordan
Witten
Greeks Seek Damages From Riots in Omaha
Greek merchants claim damages totaling 226,562 dollars from the South Omaha riots last February. Greek laborers report losses of personal effects totaling 11,000 dollars. Claims are prepared for presentation to the state department and currently with the Greek minister in Washington.
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Omaha
Nebraska
South Omaha
State Department
Washington
Gov Smith to Leave Philippines
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Smith has signified his desire to be relieved of duty in the Philippines. The announcement came Thursday in Washington with no immediate replacement named.
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Gov. Smith
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Government Receipts Growing in March Report
Washington D C monthly statement shows a gratifying rise in government receipts for March from customs and internal sources, with expenditures increasing as well reflecting active revenue collection and spending dynamics. The report highlights stronger customs revenue and growing internal receipts shaping the federal finances.
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Washington, D. C
Fewer Pupils Reported in Kansas City Schools
Kansas City public schools show enrollment down by one thousand from last year. School board members cannot explain the drop. Last year’s enrollment was 33,198. current figures list 32,? some with explanation pending.
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Kansas City
Painting Knowledge Cuts Costs For Homeowners
A guide promises savings on painting through proper knowledge. It urges owners to request House Owner's Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Company and to choose reputable brands like Dutch Boy for pure white lead. The booklet details exterior and interior specifications and a paint material adulteration detector.
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National Lead Company
Trinity Bldg
New York City
Dorothy’s Prayer Quest at Home
Eight-year-old Dorothy loves church and resists at home when a cold blocks attendance. Her father assures God hears prayers anywhere, but Dorothy worries she lacks a prayer beyond the familiar “Now I lay me down to sleep.” The scene, cited from Harper’s Weekly, captures a child’s faith and curiosity.
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Dorothy
Franline
Papa
Harper's Weekly
Two Years of Freedom from Kidney Trouble
Mrs J B Johnson of Columbia Missouri describes drastic relief after taking Deans Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and dropsy. She reports swelling subsiding and improved kidney function after doctors warned tapping. Statement dated Aug 1 1906 with confirmation Nov 16 1908. Sold by Foster Milburn Buffalo New York, 50 cents a box.
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J. B. Johnson
Wee St
Columbia
Dean
Johnson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Necklace Offered for One Dollar in Cash Trade
In a brisk exchange a seller offers a necklace valued at $5,000 for a token price of $1, presenting the deal as a surprising cash trade. The bidding tone hints at a promotional stunt or a bargain within a local market.
Relief From Eczema Claims Cure By Cuticura Remedies
An 1908 Chambersburg reader details a long battle with eczema misdiagnosed as ringworm by doctors. After trying multiple treatments, he found relief and eventual cure with Cuticura Remedies, attributing his recovery to their use. Potter Drug is noted as sole proprietor. Includes unrelated quips and ad-like lines.
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C. Burkhart
W. Market St
Chambersburg
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
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