Missouri News Nuggets From The Columbian Era
University of Missouri unrest follows suspensions of 30 coeds over a party at a fraternity house. Missouri politics report 107000 state votes, 15 endorsed delegates elected, and 88 delegates possible in the 6th district. Also notes on education plans, dam projects, press association talks, and various local incidents across Missouri.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Tey
Jefferson City
Fivde
Becker
Missouri
Dickens School
Forsyth
Southwest State Teachers’ College
Springfield
M. H. Mooney
Mercer County
Princeton
Barrett
Gov. Hyde
Thomas B. Buckner
Kansas City
C.J. Bishop
S. P. Maddox
Walter L. Meyers
Meyers
Fulton
Troy
Lincoln County
World News Briefs From Capitals Across The Globe
A survey of recent events includes Britain and France debating economic plans in London, Germany sending a fourth reparations payment, and France honoring Hanford MacNider. The Hague hosts the permanent court of international justice as pacifist progress.
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Peace Palace
The
Hague
Permanent Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Wheat prices stay high on world demand and Southwest drought
Chicago reports near peak prices for wheat and grains as world supplies tighten. A 750 million bushel cut in Canada, Argentina and Australia boosts carryover risk to 25–30 million, while Southwest drought worsens outlook.
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Chicago
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Winnipeg
Russia
United States
Middle West
For Fewer Working Hours in Coal Industry Policy
Indianapolis report shows United Mine Workers of America adopting a six hour day five day week as a wage policy in new contracts effective April 1. Leaders oppose the measure though it marks the sole radical change, with focus on maintaining soft coal wages and seeking raises for anthracite workers amid a general strike threat.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Judge Landis Quits Bench As Baseball Chief
Judge Kenesaw Landis resigns from the United States district court effective March 1 to devote full time to organized baseball where he serves as high commissioner. He told the court he lacks hours for all duties after convening court. The resignation has been forwarded to President Harding.
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Chicago
Kenesaw Landis
United States
United States District Court
Harding
Landis
Washington
Close Seven Capital Theatres in Washington
The board of commissioners of the District of Columbia orders the closure of seven theatres including the National and Polls, among the principal playhouses in the city.
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Capital
Washington
National
Poll’s
Board of Commissioners
District of Columbia
Hardwood Lumber Plant Burns in Parkin Arkansas
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the hardwood lumber plant of the Grismore-Hyman Company of Memphis. Loss estimated between 75000 and 100900 dollars.
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Ardmore Nut Company
Jones Everett Machine Company
Parkin
Ark
Grismore-Hyman Company
Memphis
Makings of a Merchant advises Young Men in Business
Lord Beaverbrook urges aspiring entrepreneurs to seek growth whether in small or big firms. He emphasizes concentration, loyalty, taking opportunities, and avoiding grumbling. He warns against shirking duties and notes the burden of leadership shifts from employee to employer.
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Lord Beaverbrook
South Sea Islands
Interesting Archeological Finds in a London Dig
A mining engineer digging behind a boarding in Fetter Lane near Fleet Street, London, uncovers Roman and medieval relics. Highlights include a gold Greek brooch possibly revealing an unknown Greek civilization in Britain, a furled Roman brick with animal paw impressions, a mussel shell painted for art, a medieval handbag handle, cobalt blue enamel with seals, and a Tudor rose tile.
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Fetter Lane
Fleet Street
London
England
Talking Movies in Japan
The article notes Japan’s film popularity across classes and prices, with moving picture theaters thriving. It describes how Japanese talkies use on-screen actors voiced from boxes on each side, delivering lines in lifelike tones with native music, enhancing dramatic scenes and combat with audience reactions.
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Japan
China
De la Guerra Mansion Restored To Historic Santa Barbara Style
The de la Guerra mansion in Santa Barbara, built by Don Jose de la Guerra Noriega in 1818, will be surrounded by a new group of early Spanish adobes and the main house re positioned to recreate an old winding lane reminiscent of historic Spanish cities in Santa Barbara.
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Santa Barbara
de la Guerra
Don Jose de la Guerra Noriega
Demand for Electric Power and Water Power Applications
The latest figures on water power applications filed with the federal government show a contemplated new development of 14 000 000 horsepower. This would be sufficient to supply power for twenty two cities the size of Chicago.
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Chicago
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