Missouri Senate to study water power sites and regulation
A Missouri state senate special committee on waterways plans an exhaustive study of hydro power sites to promote river development and fair taxation while ensuring proper regulation. The panel, led by Senator Kirk Hawkins, will inspect key sites including the Ozark Power and Water Company dam on White River and report next session. The committee aims to visit all major sites and hold meetings in Springfield.
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Missouri State Senate
General Assembly
Hawkins
Greene
Bronson
Christian
Feaster
Camden
Rogers
Ozark Power and Water Company
White River
Springfield
Estate of John Rohan Draws Numerous Claimants
Public Administrator Craig handles the estate of John Rohan who died two weeks ago at the home of Albert Munkres near Warrensburg. Rohan left about 40000 in bank accounts stocks and bonds and many relatives claim a stake. Two nephews from Arkansas and Tennessee have hired local attorneys to pursue their interests. The will directs the property to Mrs Munkres but the document is contested by others with possible claims.
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John Rohan
Albert Munkres
Warrensburg
Craig
Rohan
Arkansas
Tennessee
Munkies
Missouri selects nine for intercollegiate debates this spring
From a squad of fifty the nine MU men chosen to represent the university in spring intercollegiate debates are listed. Against Colorado: J. P. Smith, Butler, R. W. Jones, Cloud Cross, alternate. Against Texas: Paul Carrington, Jefferson City, Guy V. Head, J. M. Cable, alternate. Against Kansas: J. C. Young, J. W. Wolfe, Co. W. Hawkins, alternate.
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University of Missouri
Colorado
J. P. Smith
Butler
R. W. Jones
Columbia
Cloud
Missouri Governor Sues Bank and Doctor for 50000
David R. Francis of St. Louis former Missouri governor files in Kansas City circuit court a suit against Southwest National Bank of Commerce and Dr W E Woods claiming 50000 for services.
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David R. Francis
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas City
Southwest National Bank of Commerce
Dr. W. 8. Woods
Paris School Board Sets Simple Dresses for Graduates
The Paris Missouri school board orders restraint on graduates dresses this spring avoiding elaborate and costly garments after consulting local modistes. Officials will prescribe a regulation dress that is neat and inexpensive.
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Paris
Self Shot Incident Clears Night Operator Mystery
The Wabash depot hold up at Macon is explained by D B Rice a 21 year old night operator who admits shooting at a hat on the platform claiming no robberage and stating it was a bone headed stunt. Archbishop Glennon learns of his father Matth Glennon’s death in Ireland at 79 in Hardwood County Meath. Captain J M Ritchey of Neosho dies. noted as Newton county’s first white child and the town’s wealthiest resident.
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Wabash
Macon
D. BD. Rice
Rice
Glenned
John J. Glennon
Matth Glennon
Hardwood
County Meath
Ireland
Mr. Glennon
J. M. Ritchey
Neosho
J. M. ‘Ritchey
Newton County
Moore and Peschke Wed in Private Missouri-Oklahoma Ceremony
George F. Moore of the Manufacturers' Railway and Miss Bertha Peschke, 22, wed secretly in McAlester Oklahoma. Moore had lost his first wife last year and his daughter Mary, 14, had been prostrated by the death. Peschke had cared for Mary and Mrs Moore left her jewelry in trust. Mrs Moore’s body was buried in Fredericks town Kentucky per her dying wish. The couple sought privacy to shield the family from public scrutiny and ease Mary’s nerves during the wedding.
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Boone
Nathan Boone
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Ash Grove
Spield
Boone Cemetery
St. Charles
Mary Holman
John Buckner
George F. Moore
Manufacturers’ Railway Company
South St. Louis
Bertha Peschke
McAlester
Oklo
Missouri peach crop looks strong says horticulturist
W L Howard of the University of Missouri reports a favorable peach crop in Missouri after visits to Ozark orchards. He notes buds heavy, few weather risks, and predicts a small Ben Davis apple crop and high quality Jonathan fruit this year. Four Missouri girls colleges named accredited junior colleges include Hardin Mexico, Howard Payne Fayette, Lindenwood St Charles, Stephens Columbia. Mrs Nora Sellars, a sleepwalker, walked sixteen blocks in knee length sleepwear near Thirty third and Troost. M A O Rear leaves Boonville schools to chair education at Springfield Normal School.
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Missouri
W. L. Howard
Department of Horticulture
University of Missouri
Ozark
Howard
Ben Davis
Jonathan
Missouri Girls
A. Ross Hill
Hardin College
Mexico
Howard Payne College
Fayette
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Stephens College
Columbia
Nora Sellars
Kansas City
Thirty-third
Troost Avenue
Springfield Normal
M. A. O’rear
Boonville Public Schools
Springfield, Mo
State Normal School
Corn tester aids Grundy county schools and seed selection
The Trenton Commercial club provided every rural Grundy county school with a corn tester and usage directions. The device uses muslin to form a rag doll like model to test germinating strength in seven days. In other news, six students from Missouri University preliminaries qualified for the Stephens medal oratorical contest. A second pair of twins was born to Mr and Mrs Turner Dierks west of Columbia.
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Grundy County
Trenton Commercial Club
Commercial Club
University of Missouri
Guy V. Head
Columbia
D. L. Edson
Boonville
Scott Mercer
Hannibal
George C. Wilson
Nevada
J. J. Gravely
St. Louis
C. F. Dienst
Alexandria
Stork
Turner Dierks
West Columbia
Missouri election results show St Louis mayoral Democrat win
Returns from Missouri precincts indicate Dr. John H. Simon lead Henry Kiel for St Louis mayor with about 2600 votes as Progressives lag. Other Missouri towns report mixed results with Democrats winning in Joplin Bevier Webb City Carthage and Sturgeon while Jefferson City goes Republican and Nevada narrowly favors Democrat W B Martin.
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St. Louis
John H. Simon
Henry W. Kiel
Frank H. Gerhart
Nevada
W. B. Martin
G. C. Wilson
Bevier
Bevier,Mo
O.H. Allridge
C. F. Hale
Thomas L. Miles
George Richards
G. F. Brewington
Gotch Defends Title in 23-Minute Victory
Frank Gotch, world champion grappler, defended his title against George Lurich of Russia in Convention Hall. Gotch won in straight falls, first in 18 minutes 10 seconds by toe and arm hold, second in 5 minutes 35 seconds with a head and arm combination. Gate receipts expected to top $18,840 from the Gotch Ravel de Rouen bout. The arena was a packed, standing crowd with free omissions and balcony seating.
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Kansas City
Frank Gotch
George Lurich
Russia
Iowa
Convention Hall
Democrats Sweep Chicago Municipal Elections
Democrats won 22 aldermen and key city offices in Chicago including superior court judge city clerk and city treasurer. A Hearst Harrison backed bond issue of 2 880 000 carried narrowly while Republicans secured eleven aldermen Progressives three and Independents one.
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Chicago
Ill
Hearst-Harrison
Kirksville Elects Dr EB A Still Mayor of Free Street Lights
Kirksville Missouri voters elected Dr EB A Still mayor by 280 votes over Democrat Dr G A Goben after promising to furnish and maintain free street lights, ending seven years of darkness nights.
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Kirksville
Eb.’ A. Still
G.'A. Goben
Russian officer ends life in Warsaw air crash
London reports Lieutenant Pervioski of the Russian army died by his own hand in Warsaw by shutting off the motor of an airplane he was piloting. The craft fell about six hundred feet.
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London
Pervioski
Warsaw
Record of Work Well Done in Tuberculosis Campaign
A National Association report outlines eight years of progress with 800+ state and local anti tuberculosis societies, 500+ hospitals and sanatoria, 30 000 beds for consumptives, 400 dispensaries and 1 000 physicians, 150 open air schools, 45 states with laws, 200+ city ordinances, and a nationwide education drive distributing over 100 million pamphlets.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention
National Association
Old Love and the New Rug
A snippet from a neighborhood overheard exchange suggests spring mood. The couple jokes about a long marriage while noting a sloppy night and a playful scene of kissing before a request to wipe feet. The dialogue ends with mention of a new ree.
Bright Brass Cleaning Tip From A Practical Guide
Bright brass and other metals stay bright with a standard cleaning, then a coat of negative varnish from a store. Indoors or outdoors, this method saves labor and improves dull ornaments with a single application.
Contrast Between Self Regard and Public Opinion
A meditation notes that people favor self interest but value others judgments more than their own. The author cites Marcus Aurelius to explore human vanity and social validation.
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Marcus Aurelius
Natural Supply Sand Seashore Question Spark Scour Mystery
A puzzling exchange questions the use of sand from the seashore and hints at sand being scour by a curious phrase. The dialogue playfully riffs on material use and linguistic misreads in a seaside setting.
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Sdas
Lewis' Single Binder 5c Cigar Ad Promises Quality
An advertisement touts Binder 5c cigars as rich in quality that many smokers prefer cigars. A note mentions women with big heads due to credits at a hair emporium.
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Lewis
Baby Cured By Cuticura Remedies, Wisconsin
Mrs. Annie Saunders of Monroe describes a six week old infant suffering a spreading rash with crusting and itching. After using Cuticura Ointment and Soap sales and a sample, the child improves and regains a healthy hair growth and clear complexion. Public notice offers free samples and Skin Book from Cuticura, Boston.
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Monroe, Wis
Annie Saunders
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Abe Martin Critiques Uncle Tom's Cabin at Lodeon Hall
Kin Hubbard, famed Indiana humorist, sent to cover a performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin. His brain-child Abe Martin reported the critique: the play played down the lodeon hall last night. the dogs were good, but the support was poor.
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Kin Hubbard
Indiana
Hubbard
Abe Martin
Thelodeon Hall
The
Dogs
Everybody’s Magazine
Fragmentary Local Nonsense Quip Echoes Vintage Wit
A garbled newspaper fragment notes a curio about a neighbor cornetist and a humorous exchange overheard by spinsters. The text mentions a young man, courage, and social chatter, with stray phrases including a Houston Post style remark and a mouse causing fuss. The piece reads as a playful, incomplete slice of a bygone column.
Parlor car theft leads to police pursuit
A thief took a parlor car. When asked what he did, the man said he called a policeman who beat it. Seeds list alfalfa and grasses with prices. farms for sale and rent on crop payments. J Mulhall of Soo City, Ia. Observations on young men and a patent syrup advertises Mrs Winslow's Seething Syrup for teething and wind colic. A bachelor is defined as either too foolish or too wise to marry.
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Ts. J. Mulhall
Soo City
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