Missouri Happenings of the Week Across Nation
A sweeping recap mentions Taft decline on presidency, Kansas and Missouri events, a Kanezas election of Sieffiey, and the Detroit Free Press sale. It notes a Kansas City murder, San Francisco mayoral case denial, robberies on the Seaboard Airline, a Nebraska legislature start, a Rock Island wreck near Volland, and famine relief efforts for China led by Harriman. Also referenced are Gans defeating Herman, Roosevelt’s New Year reception, New York birth and death stats, and large Wabash mortgage plans.
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Canton
China
United States
Panama
Thomas Fanning
Kansas City
Schmitz
San Francisco
Dunne
Volland
Wabaunsee County
Kansas
Wu Sung
Topeka
Roy Swartser
Utah
American Red Cross Society
Joe Gans
Kid” Herman
Chicago
Tonopah
Nev
W. R. Hearst
Arguspite Secloe
Mickey
Nebraska
Lilie
Huband
New York
Supreme Court of Missouri
Missouri Governor Folk's Biennial Message to the Forty Fourth Assembly
Governor Folk delivers a formal biennial message to the Forty Fourth General Assembly of Missouri. He outlines financial conditions, state revenues, and proposed legislative measures, urging careful consideration of public welfare and fiscal management for the commonwealth. The address discusses deficits, tax revenues, and funding for state institutions and universities, emphasizing prudent governance.
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Forty-Fourth General Assembly OF
Missouri
State of Missouri
City of
Jefferson
Commonwealth
Sean Sono
Ikea
Ebertemanns Wal Gbml
United
Missouri Legislature Opens as Atkinson Chosen Speaker
In Missouri the Senate and House organized with John M. Atkinson as speaker and Wallace Crossley guiding the session. Committees, clerks, and stenographers appointed. Governor Folk to deliver the message at 2 pm. Several bills introduced including lobbying as a misdemeanor and a two cent railroad fare measure.
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John C. McKinsey
Senate
House of Representative
John E. Swanger
Wallace Crossley
Johnson County
Simmons
Shelby
Staple
Atchison
Hill
Butler
John M. Atkinson
Crossley
Atkinson
House
Folk
John C. McKinley
J. M.atkinson
Ripley County
F. M. McDavid
Greene County
Ways and Means
Hughes
Calloway County
State budget and social reform notes amid Missouri issues
The document reviews 1906 appropriations for state asylums and hospitals, noting per capita costs and new buildings at sites in Fulton, Marshall, St. Joseph, and Mt. Vernon. It discusses gambling in bucket shops, child labor laws, and anti trust measures, urging strict enforcement and nationwide reforms. It highlights concerns about labor, education, and public welfare in Missouri.
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Fulton
Lle
8&T. James
Marshall
State Hospital
St. Jose
Mt. Aewrence Coun
Missouri
Port Nan
Railroad Consolidation Sparks Federal Hearings
A session examined American railroad consolidation amid concerns over restraint of trade. Officials admitted that several lines including the first company and the Oregon Railroad Navigation share a common administration, with minor officer variations.
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New York
Bec
Fir Railroad Company
Therscifle Company
Crees
Oregon Railroad
Names of Raiders Known in San Antonio Raid
San Antonio reports on a crew said to be involved in the raid and the Army investigation led by Assistant Attorney General. Witness Lem Reeves testified about missing men from his company at Fort Brown and faces court martial next February. Congressional debate covered the Bowman and Tucker appropriation bill and a leave on mining, with Representative Englebright named to the committee and Willamson removed for absent sessions and land fraud convictions.
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San Antonio
Tex
Conde
Brownsville
Lem Reeves
Fort Brown
Penrose
Macklin
Washington
Bowman and Tucker
Englebright
Fornia
Willa
Oregon
Spe
Willameon
Congress
Ohio River Flood Threat Strikes Evansville and Nearby Areas
Reports indicate rising water levels along the Ohio River with Evansville at 37 feet Friday night, two feet above the danger line. Across the valley, low lands and towns like Taylorville face overflow while fifteen public shelters close due to high water as residents relocate to higher ground.
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Ohio Valley
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohbio
Evansville
Ohio
Taylorville
Back
Taft to Provide Preliminary Browns Texas Report
Washington reports Secretary Taft expects to present the Senate with a preliminary findings from an investigation into the Browns Texas affair. The inquiry into the discharged soldiers of the Two to-fifty infantry was concluded by Assistant Attorney General Pardy.
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Taft
Brownsville
Washington
Senate
Browns Texas
Ge Pardy
Preparing for the Strike in Portland
The Ev Telegram reports Harriman lines offices allegedly gauge firemen in anticipation of a railroad strike. Officials are said to monitor crews as tension rises in Portland Oregon.
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Portland
Ore
Harriman Lines
Fifteen Japanese Arrested in Porterville Incident
In Porterville California a clash occurred when a crowd of Japanese laborers working for the Southern Pacific company confronted Roy V. Clark. After police intervention the men were arrested and jailed, as rumors spread of a violent confrontation in the town.
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Porterville
Cal
Southern Pacific Company
Roy V. Clark
Suffer Prom Cold in Dakota Reported
Reports describe a severe cold wave in North Dakota causing fuel famine and widespread suffering. Farmers abandon homes and rural hotels in nearby towns amid transportation disruptions.
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Dakota
North
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Kanezas
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Fogg
T Pie Me Quinby
Detroit
Free Press
Garpela
Funston
Y Fla
Kan
Funs
Montgomery County Tribune Oes
Montgomery City
Fred Wabren
Chi
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvanie
Pennsylvanie Rilroad ‘Yes’buried With Simple Ceremonies At Tae Mawr
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East
Middle West
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Sange
Wither Glenn Voliva
Port Ot Bion City
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Judas Tacariat
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Joseph Ww. Folk
Missouri Legislature
General Assembly
Lecton
Jefferson City
Thrall
Fields
Linn County
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