State to Expand Coal Production and Ship 100 Carloads Daily
The Missouri state administration plans to seize large strip mines in St Clair and Bates counties and boost coal production. General Clark says Barton county will ship 100 carloads per day. Ira Clements of Pittsburg Kansas is named purchasing and shipping general to handle state mined coal and distribution for Missouri and Kansas. 150 miners from Jasper county have moved to Minden to work the coal fields alongside 30 engineers from state institutions to staff 24 shovels in Barton county.
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Jefferson City
St. Clair
Bates
Adjt
Clark
Barton County
Gardner
Ira Clements
Pittsburg
Kan
Federal Fuel Administration
Couple Killed by Train in New Haven Missouri
Edward Schumacher 65 and wife Caroline 63 were struck by a Missouri Pacific passenger train in New Haven Missouri. They were thrown over feet. Schumacher was en route to the depot to catch a train for St Louis to visit daughter Mrs G Sutter. Wife accompanied him to the station. Witnesses say they mistook the fast train for a local and expected it to slow at the station.
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New Haven
Edward Schuacher
Caroline L. Schumacher
Missouri Pacific
Schumacher
St. Louis
G. Sutter
Multiple Missouri towns report local actions and events
Hannibal closes schools half days due to fuel limits while reserving coal for homes. Boonville officials reject resignation over Fifth street paving tax Bills. Poplar Bluff eyes a dairy near town with estimated startup cost at least 100000 dollars. Macon forms a special grand jury to probe jail raid and lynching. Jefferson City selects A. S. Ferguson to edit Missouri Blue Book. Hannibal saloons move to resume liquor sales after federal ruling. Montgomery City reports a large revival at New Florence. Me offers a $50000 annuity gift through Drury.
St Louis Republic Clique Closed After 111 Years Sale to Globe-Democrat
The St. Louis Republic ends publication after 111 years as Globe-Democrat buys it. Pershing to visit St Louis December 22 and halt at Hannibal on his Missouri route. Campbell's Forest Home fire destroys famed gambling house. Missouri beer tax收入 for November totals 5259.94. Miners resume work at Trenton. Cape Girardeau launches a million dollar road drive.
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The
St. Louis Republic
Globe-Democrat
General Pershing
St. Louis
Hannibal
Missouri
Laclede
Campbell
St. Louis County
Cape Girardeau
Fuel Conference Postponed by Missouri Governor
Governor Gardner of Missouri postponed the governors and attorney generals conference on fuel conditions from Hotel Statler in St. Louis. The Chicago meeting had urged the national fuel administration to grant more coal to the Middle West West and Southwest and to appoint a fuel director for each state.
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Jefferson City
Gardner
Hotel Statler
St. Louis
Chicago
National Fuel Administration
Middle West
Southwest
Family Will Contest In Shelby County Court
Relatives of Howell H. Jewett contest the will that leaves the entire $150,000 estate to Mrs. Lucy V. Davis. They claim Jewett was not of sound mind when he made the will. The case will be heard at the Shelbyville circuit court in February.
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Will
Oldest Mason in Missouri May Be From Mexico
W W Pollock of Mexico Missouri is thought to be the oldest Free Mason in Missouri having been a member for 64 years. Earlier claims of similar longevity were made by Judge J Will Graves of Clifton Hill who said he had belonged to the order 59 years.
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Mason
Mexico
W. W. Pollock
Missouri
J. Will Graves
Clifton Hill
Col Pritchett Dead Martinsburg Civil War Vet Leader
Col Ed Pritchett died at his Martinsburg home after 16 years as Martinsburg postmaster serving under McKinley Roosevelt and Taft He was a Republican committeeman from the township and a Civil War veteran belonging to the G A R post at Wellsville Missouri.
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Col. Pritchett
Martinsburg
Ed. Pritchett
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Wellsville
Dewey Robinson Wins 10000 Damages in Seat Belt Suit
Dewey Robinson, 20, awarded 10000 by a Missouri common pleas jury against Floesch Construction Co for loss of his left leg in a dragline machine accident on the job. He sued for 15000 and the case will be appealed. Celebrates 86th birthday Judge Hemstreet of Butler traced a long career from Schenectady to Bates County.
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Cape Girardeau
Dewey Robinson
Common Pleas Court
Floesch Construction Company
Robinson
Butler
W. F. Hemstret
Schenectady
N. Y
Illinois
Bates County
Governor orders guards to Barton county coal district
Jefferson Mo Governor Gardner deploys detachment of Seventh Regiment National Guard from Kansas City to Barton county coal mine area to restore order after unrest. troops have begun moving toward the district.
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Jefferson
Gardner
Arder
Seventh Regiment of National Guards
Kansas City
Barton County
Saloons Open at Oran Town Reverts to Prohibition Status
Oran Missouri returns to prohibition as saloons reopen and crowds gather with visitors stocking up on liquor. In Mexico Missouri, Joseph H Shaw an Audrain County farmer who died November 23 left seventy thousand dollars in his will filed in probate.
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Oran
Mexico
Joseph H. Shaw
Audrian County
Cape Girardeau Seeks $15,000 Loan for Street Cars
Members of the Commercial Club in Cape Girardeau Missouri have begun a drive to obtain a $15,000 loan to buy additional street railway cars.
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Cape Girardeau, Mo
Commercial Club
Calloway Couple Wed in Callaway County
John L. Thomas and Ruth Beasley, longtime Callaway County families, married at the bride’s home in Fulton Missouri. Bartholomew Brady, a retired farmer born in Ireland, dies at 81 in Sedalia. George Level, age 94 in Harris Prairie, celebrates a long life and memory as a Mexican War veteran.
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Calloway
Pulton
John L. Thomas
Ruth Beasley
Callaway
Sedalia
Bartholomew Brady
Ireland
Harris Prairie
George Level
Virginia
Mexico
National Bridge
Vera Cruz
Peace Delegation Returns as Versaill es Notes Spark Debate
The American peace delegation leaders Frank L. Polk Henry White and Gen Tasker H Bliss left Paris amid farewell ceremonies with Clemenceau Foch and other dignitaries. They expect war damages from Germany to offset seized ships and other claims. The supreme council delivered notes to Germany denying demands on war crimes trials and prisoners. Senate action on the Versailles treaty and Lodge’s end war resolution seems unlikely before Christmas recess. Noske vows not to sign the peace protocol. Britain’s war machine remains ready. Rumors say allies may seize Essen and Frankfurt if terms fail. Belgium weighs a Franco British alliance amid doubts about the League of Nations.
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Paris
United States
Frank L. Polk
Henry White
Gen
Tasker H. Bliss
Clemenceau
Marshall Foch
Wallace
Earl of Derby
Marquis of Chambruin
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Germany
Palmer probes fuel price profiteering in federal suits
Justice Department officials say investigation into fuel oil prices supports prosecutions of refiners for profiteering. Lawsuits filed in federal court at Pittsburgh target Trans Continental Oil Company executives. The report accompanies broader wartime and naval budget notes and political memos from Washington.
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Palmer
Department of Justice
Pittsburgh
Trans- Continental Oil Company
Wilsons fitness for office affirmed after White House visit
Senators Fall and Hughes say President Wilson remains mentally competent and alert despite infirmity after a White House inspection. Attorney General Palmer says a Washington agreement among government officials John L. Lewis acting president and William L. Green seeks a quick coal strike settlement. Samuel Pandolfo of Pan Motor Company found guilty of mail fraud in promotion scheme.
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Wilson
United States
Fall
Hughcock
White House
Palmer
Washington
John L. Lewis
William L. Green
United Mine Workers
Samuel Pandolfo
The
Pan Motor Company of
St. Cloud, Minn
Miners to resume work with 14 percent wage rise plan
Palmer announces for immediate miners pay hike pending a wage commission decision. The move aims to settle the long dispute while President certifies a commission to determine final wages.
Enlistment of Negroes in War Plans Prompt Raids
Circulars seized by United States officials in raids on radical headquarters in Douglas Arizona show enlistment of negroes in a race war as part of wartime plans. The Council of Defense ordered no more volunteers to Oklahoma coal fields until ground troops are ready.
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United States
Douglas
Ariz
Oklahoma
Council of Defense
Eeer
Notable Figures in European Affairs and Global Events
The report mentions Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg in Davos linked to monarchist currents. J Salter Hansen says his bail act was self-initiated for W O Jenkins's release. D Annunzio denies planned expeditions to Spa lato or Laibach. Gould divorce case in Paris upholds jurisdiction. Walter Long predicts Irish question settlement. Bela Kun to stay with Hungary per Austrian Chancellor Renner. Dr Benito Sanches claims typhus serum within 48 hours. Mantua riot leaves eighteen dead and forty-two wounded.
Miners Vote to End Coal Strike After Five Weeks
The United Mine Workers vote 1 dissent to accept President Wilson's plan for miners to return to work pending final wage settlement. A commission to be appointed by the President will rule on the dispute with operators. Telegrams urge immediate resumption as leaders express optimism for a final satisfactory settlement.
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Palmer
Indianapolis
Ind
Ender
General Committee
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Heavy Floods Hit Georgia Alabama and Mississippi
Atlanta reports heavy property damage and loss of life from floods across Georgia Alabama and Mississippi after near record rainfall. Homes flooded portions of cities inundated railroads blocked and power plants knocked out as residents fled lowland areas.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Australian Aviator Wins $50,000 Ocean Flight Prize
Port Darwin Australia reports Capt. Ross Smith the Australian aviator has arrived from England winning the $50 000 prize for the first aviator to make the voyage ahead of rival teams.
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Port Darwin
Australia
Ross Smith
England
Mexican oil clash prompts memorandum to Wilson
A new memorandum on the Mexican situation was sent to President Wilson. Prepared by Payne of the Shipping Board after Mexican oil producers led by F R Kellogg of New York presented the issue, it addresses interference with American owned oil properties in Mexico.
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Mexico
Carranza
United States
Wilson
Fall of
New Mexico
Washington
Payne
The
Shipping Board
Associated Mexican Oil Producers
F. R. Kellogg
New York
Republicans Pick Chicago Coliseum for Nomination
The Republican gathering chose the Coliseum in Chicago as the site to nominate its presidential candidate and set June 8 as the date. The platform pledges strong Americanism nationalism economy and opposition to socialistic government tendencies.
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Chicago
Washington
Cost of Service Plan Defeated in Minneapolis Vote
Minneapolis residents rejected the proposed cost of service franchise that would let the city take over the Minneapolis Street Railway Company. The measure lost by about six thousand votes.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Minneapolis Street Railway Company
Influenza cycles claimed by London committee in winter report
The London committee notes influenza microbes recur in cycles of thirty three weeks. It states in January and February the pattern continues. The report highlights a regular program of reoccurrence and urges vigilance during the winter period.
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Fiu
London
California Fig Syrup Adverts Claims Safe Laxative
An old advertisement markets "California Fig Syrup" as a child laxative with a fruity taste. It urges mothers to look for the California name on the package and promises clear dosing directions on every bottle.
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California
Stagecoach on a mountain road with potential highwaymen
The stage coach crawled through a rough mountain pass noted for robberies. Passengers grew uneasy until a pompous elder boasted two loaded revolvers stored in the trunk, claiming foresight of attack.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Instant Relief
Cold remedy ad claims the first dose opens blocked nostrils stops runny nose relieves headache feverishness and sneezing. A dose every two hours up to three doses supposedly clears congestion and ends grippe misery with quick pleasant tasting action at a low cost.
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Grippe
Pape
Cedar Falls baby show awards prizes to all contestants
In Cedar Falls Iowa a baby show judges honored every contestant with a prize. Remarks imply many booby prizes were given, reflecting a light hearted contest atmosphere.
Parlor Talk Sparks Chaperon Debate Among Guests
In the Parlor a guest remarks on a woman playing piano without a chaperon, calling it a terrible wowser. The reply notes propriety requires a chaperon for such accompaniment.
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Wowser
Pierce’s Golden Sead Medicine Praised In Carthage Letter
A reader from Carthage recounts using Pierce’s medicines over decades. The letter extols Pierce’s Golden Seaside as soothing and effective for various ailments and notes continued trust in the product for digestion and biliousness.
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Oskaloosa
Minden
Liberal
Sta Clements
Train
Man
Wife
Hannibal Fuel Committee
Boonville
L. O. Schaumburg
Fifth Street
John Cosgrove
Schaumburg
Poplar Bluff
Board of Commerce
Endeavoor
Macon
Crain
Randolph County
Gall
Ferguson
Sullivan
Hannibal Saloons
Faris
Montgomery City
New Florence
Evangelist Hawkins
Arkansas
Drury
Trenton, MO
Peace Notes
America
S B
Supreme Council
T Baron B. von Leisner
Gustave Noske
Entente
Noske
Great Britain
War Office
T Ge Stock Exchange
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Essen
Frankfort
France
League of Nations
Navy General Board
Poland
Europe
John F. Smulski
National Polish Committee of America
Orwell
Ashtabula, O
Aldred
Orwell Banking Company
Morris Klein
Mr. Klein
Mayer
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldmen
Russia
Caffey
Melvin W. Maynard
Anti-Saloon League
Marr Flying Field
Chattanooga
Tenn
Alexander Ma Howat
Clarence Price
Fort Scott
Kas
Bond
Anderson
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Davos
Switzerland
Hohenzollerns
Hapsburgs
J. Salter Hansen
W. O. Jenkins
Puebla
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Spalato
Laibach
Frank J. Gould
Edith Kelly Gould
Mrs. Gould
Walter Hume Long
Admiralty
Bela Kun
Henserian
Hungary
Karl Renner
National Assembly
Tr el Universal
City of
Benito Sanches
Mexico City
Jenkins
State Department
Mantua
Italy
William Green
Trenton
Carthage
Pierce
Ama
Cutiura
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