TIPS IN COURT OVER STATE EXPENSES AND NEW COMPENSATION BILL
Missouri Supreme Court asked in mandamus to rule if tips paid by State Auditor James Bradshaw to hotel porters and waiters are proper charges against taxpayers. Hackmann denied $65.75 for 1917 1918. case may set tipping precedent. A labor drafted workmen compensation bill would create a state fund with various disability benefits and medical aid, not covering farm and domestic workers unless opted in.
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James Bradshaw
Kansas City
George E. Hackmann
Bradshaw
John T. Barker
Missouri
Alonzo Tubbs
Gasconade County
Supreme Court
Hackmann
State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Missing Caruthersville postmaster tied to large bond funds
William H. Wilks, postmaster of Caruthersville, reported missing since December 9, is said to be $29,287 short in his accounts. The deficit reportedly consists of Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps handled by the postmaster. A Missouri farm sale referenced separate financial note.
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Caruthersville
William H. Wilks
Post Office
Missouri Senate leadership prospects in Jefferson City
State Senator Wallace Greene of Kansas City is expected to be elected president pro tem of the Missouri Senate. Political circles note opponents Frank G. Harris of Boone and Walter C. Goodson of Macon may be defeated. The Missouri Anti-Saloon League will back Harris or Goodson.
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Missouri State Senate
Wallace Greene
Kansas City
Thys
Frank G. Harris
Boone
Walter C. Goodson
Macon
Missouri Anti-Saloon League
Harris
Goodson
Missouri letter urges aid for rural schools
Mrs Lon O Hocker urges state women to help improve rural Missouri schools noting 9000 country schools with widespread sanitation and ventilation problems. She cites a 940 lb white faced Hereford steer sold for 27 50 per hundred at East St Louis National Stock Yards, a record price.
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State of
Missouri
National Stockyards
East St. Louis
Missouri State University
Missouri bond issue eyed for road improvements
The Federation of Missouri Commercial Clubs pushes a 50 million dollar state bond to fund public road improvements. A good roads committee urges the measure before the coming legislature at a meeting in Kansas City. Adj Gen Harvey C calls Missouri National Guard units to Kansas City for a conference over a trainmen strike, with strikers appealing to national labor officials.
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Kamsas City
Adj
Harvey C
Missouri
Kansas
James Cowgill
Seventh Regiment
National Guard of
Kansas City
Saeeny
Willam H. Taft
Federal War Labor Board
Frank P. Walsh
Resvaet Geaners
American Federation
Kan
State Capitol Commission balks at restaurant equipment purchase
Jefferson City reports the State Capitol Commission refused to spend part of a $30,000 fund on dishes and tableware for the new restaurant. The board asked E. W. Stephens to consider the equipment but declined, citing concerns about state furnishing such items and potential management issues.
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Jefferson City
State Capitol Commission
Builing
E. W. Stephens
Three St. Louis Republicans enter race for speaker
Hugh K. Wagner member elect from the Third District announces candidacy for speaker in the Republican caucus. Louis E. Trieseler from the Second District and Jones H. Parker from the Sixth District also declare their bids for the speakership.
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Hugh K. Wagner
General Assembly
St. Louis
Louis E. Trieseler
Jones H. Parker
Prominent Pastor dies at 81 in Jefferson City
Rev John Fenton Hendy of Jefferson City aged 81 noted Presbyterian minister and former Lindenwood College president at St Charles died here of heart disease. Native of Ireland reared in Kentucky, graduate of Central College Danville Ky and Princeton Theological Department. Pastored in Owensboro Covington Ky Vincennes Ind and other churches.
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Jefferson City
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
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Kentucky
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Danville
Theological Department
Princeton
Owensboro
Covington
Vincennes
Ind
Republicans to Contest Three House Seats in Washington
The Republican state committee announced contests for three and possibly four Washington House seats aimed at invalidating Democratic victories. They cited merit and the shift of control to Republicans after March 4 as supporting factors.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Republican State Committee
House
Union Rejects State Prohibition Plan In January Session
The St. Louis Central Trades and Labor Union adopted a resolution opposing a state wide prohibition bill at the upcoming session in January. Joseph E. Woracek was unanimously elected president for his third term at the annual election of officers held at the union headquarters.
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St. Louis Central Trades and Labor Union
Joseph E. Woracek
Christmas Red Cross roll call lags but Missouri division nears quota
The Red Cross Christmas roll call lags, but the South western division covering Missouri and nearby areas reports enrolling 1 228 416 members. In a separate ruling the Missouri Supreme Court upholds the public service commission authority to void a 6 cent fare contract allowing United Railways Co to levy a 5 cent fare. Judge A M Woodson wrote the decision.
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Supreme Court
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City of St. Louis
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A. M. Woodson
Holis
American Red Cross
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Oklahoma
Arkansas
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Germans Return Stolen Bank Stocks in Northern France
The German forces have reclaimed banks’ stocks in Northern France totaling about 6 billion francs and plan to return several unmanned safes to Valenciennes from Brussels. American Army plans Rhine excursions for officers on leave and to requisition three river boats with 300 to 400 berths. General Pershing visited the Rhineland in Coblenz. American patrol boats patrol the Rhine as the inter Allied conference opens negotiations.
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France
Brussels
Valenciennes
Rhine
3D Army
John J. Pershing
Rhineland
Coblenz
Naval Review in Snow Storm as Fleet Returns Home
The United States battleship fleet, returning victorious from the war, was greeted by cheering crowds in New York Harbor amid a heavy snowstorm. Secretary Daniels reviewed the fleet from the Mayflower while balloon banners and gun salutes marked the grand welcome.
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Gua
Albert Sander
United States
England
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America
Secretary Daniels
Ambrose Channel
Arizona
Gloucester
Florida
Daniels
Atlantic
Bay
Hudson River
Great Day for President Wilson in London
London reports a historic first day for President Wilson in England. He stood with the king and queen on Buckingham Palace balcony as crowds stretched from the Mall to the admiralty. The visit featured royal welcomes, navy receptions, and a ceremonial royal procession with medieval pageantry including beef eaters in crimson coats bearing halberds.
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Wilson
England
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Admiralty
St. James Park
Green Park
United States
Dover Corporation
Navy
Empire
Shipping Board Plans Global Trade Fleet Office Network
The United States Shipping Board will establish a permanent world organization to manage the government trade fleet. Offices will open in London Paris and Rome as announced by chairman Edward N. Hurley.
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Paris
United States Shipping Board
World Organization
London
Rome
Edward N. Hurley
Zeppelin Merchant Fleet Plans for New York to Hamburg
Paris reports disarmed German Zeppelins will be converted into aerial merchant ships to operate between New York and Hamburg. The Echo de Paris cites reliable sources for the information.
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Paris
New York
Hamburg
Echo de Paris
Army to Sell 45000 Animals at Auctions Next Month
The army will auction forty five thousand mules and horses from its surplus supply at camps across the country next month. Local officials said the sales will attract buyers from farms and industry, with prices expected to reflect market value.
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Army
Washington
Medical Adviser Book and Dr Pierce Remedies Promoted
Advertisers tout a 1008 page Medical Adviser for home nursing and care with first aid and hygiene chapters. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is recommended for women’s ailments with testimonials from Mrs Deema Robinett praising its benefits.
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Main St
Buffalo
N. Y.s
Brrumley
Dr.Pierce
Get New Kidneys
An old advertorial promotes Haarlem Oil as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It warns against delay and claims long use, urging readers to buy at local drug stores with a money back guarantee for genuine products.
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Bright
Haarlem
Greasing the Ways
A sharp witticism on success contrasts elbow grease with the advantage of an oily tongue, noting sly persuasion can outpace hard work as a practical edge in dealings. The remark frames a skeptical view of meritocracy and cunning in achievement.
War drives up cotton and Mnen prices
The text notes price doubling for cotton and Mnen due to the war and suggests extending their service by using Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry. It ends with an instruction for all grocers in Scotland.
I didn’t know your dog had such a fiery temper
A brief exchange features a remark about a dog’s fiery temper and a joke about its blaze face, highlighting a humorous moment in a casual dialogue.
Theories and Remedies in a Whimsical Tumult
A quirky note about keeping liver active and bowels clean with Br Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The text compares theories to gunpowder and suggests some ideas work best when unleashed.
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