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The piece notes a postponed special session of Congress to April 8, calls for a minimum wage and women’s protection, and reports scandals, accidents, and legal moves. It cites Rev. Marion Capps’s execution, a fatal car incident in Minneapolis, arson and burglary cases, and shifts in New York politics. It mentions gas fatalities, a Cincinnati streetcar crash, San Francisco jewel recovery, and fits of reform in California and Massachusetts.
Notable Victory for the People
Des Moines March 13 Iowa's Commission led by Clifford Thorne helped win suspension and revision of Western Classification No. 51 by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Sixteen western state rail commissions united. changes affect 7 000 articles and 35 million people across 20 000 towns west of the Mississippi to the Pacific. The ruling disallows many proposed changes, restores dunnage allowances, and expands carload mixtures.
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Iowa
West
Iowa State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Clifford Thorne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western State Railroad Commissions
Mr. Thorne
Benjamin L. Jacobson
A. D. Beals
Milwaukee
Missisippi River
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
America
Commission
Books Speak of Charm in Used Volume Shelves
Books carry a charm and warmth to a room. Drawings about the evening lamp evoke the life of shelves stocked with used books.
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Casy
Roosevelt named for 1916 but urged for later terms
The note argues Roosevelt should be named for 1916 and extended to 1920 and 1928, claiming it would save time and reduce costs. It mentions the New York Evening Post as the carrier of the idea.
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Roosevelt
York Myeuing
Must Love the Little Folk
The article argues that a girl entering child nursing must love children and empathize with their feelings. A child nurse should be a comrade and mentor, not cynical, and she should understand the small concerns of kids. Proper training is valuable for employment in this role.
Not Long to Wait
Bumble-Why didn't you get on the water wagon Bumble-No seats left Bumble-Oh if you persist for you will find a seat later
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Removing Grease From Paint
A paste made from ordinary materials applied wet and allowed to dry then rubbed off will remove grease from paint without marring the surface.
Old School Minister Tests Children On Isaact
A minister of the old school catechises children on biblical knowledge. He asks who Isaact was and is met with a sharp quip from a small girl who says he was Rebekah's man.
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Rebekah
State Assembly Happenings in Recent Housed Senate Actions
The Past Week highlights the General Appropriation Bill by Mr Swearingen at 64 191 065 22 with 1 709 000 from special funds and 2 480 000 from general revenue. Educational and eleemosynary bills have passed. total two year state revenues are estimated at 10 million. Governor Major gets the same mansion upkeep as Hadley plus 6 200 for repairs. New clerks and assistants added in several state offices. Senate reconsiders Senator Goodson's dairy commissioner bill, amends to abolish the office while making the pure food inspector ex officio dairy commissioner, leaving dairy duties to Fricke in effect.
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Hadley
Supreme Court
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Goodson
William P. Cutler
Kansas City
William H. Fricke
St. Louis
Impressive services held in memory of Thomas E B Kinney
Impressive senate memorial honors Thomas E B Kinney of St Louis a longtime member praised for aid to the unfortunate and education bills He helped champion the Nine Hour Labor law for women His brother Michael E Kinney who followed him in the senate attended with bowed head
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Thomas EB. Kinney
St. Louis
Kinney
Michael E. Kinney
Public Service Commission gets 221000 appropriation in bill
The General Appropriation Bill introduced by Rep O H Swearingen provides 221000 for the new public service commission. Five committee members, counsel, and secretary salaries total 55000 per year for two years, with an additional 150000 proposed for contingent board expenses.
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Public Service Commission
House
O. H. Swearingen
Insurance rates debate over Oliver Law amendment
A two hour fierce debate centered on a committee substitute to empower the state superintendent of insurance to direct rate reductions while preserving the Oliver Law's main features. The measure was ultimately sent to engrossment.
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McClintic
Missouri passes bill to create state highway department
Governor Major's bill to form a state highway department to drive road improvements in Missouri clears the house after a wrangle. It is the sole jeopardized piece of the good roads program and its approval seals the administration's entire plan. The senate is expected to concur.
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Major
Missouri
House
Senate
Kansas City St Louis election board bill passed amendment
The Fullbright bill amending election commissioner appointments in Kansas City and St. Louis passed. It restricts boards to no more than two members from one party among four. If approved by the senate, the governor may appoint two Republicans two Progressives or one of each to the two city boards as he pleases.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Senate
AntiCigarette Bill Sent to Engrossment Amid Joke Amendments
The Anti C igarette bill moved to engrossment after several joke amendments were added rendering it ineffective. The Anti Sunday Baseball Bill, pushed by Representative Shepperson of Atchison County, was finally killed after debate. Sunday baseball faced too much opposition.
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House
Shepperson
Atchison County
Bill Hints at Limiting Candidate Tickets in Future
A legislative vote with 91 to 31 result shows Representative Somerville and the Progressive backing a bill limiting tickets for candidates. The measure targets future fusion of political affiliations amid alleged theft concerns.
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Tt Promipiks
Somerville
Missouri Ratifies Direct Election Amendment for U S Senate
Missouri joins several states in ratifying a proposal to elect United States senators by direct vote of the people, moving toward a constitutional amendment.
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Missouri
United States
Senate Adopts Bills on Initiatives and Education Aid
The Senate backs a Busby amendment striking the prohibition on spending to obtain petition signatures and sets next general election submission. Free school books gain opening support. Crossley sponsor. A tax dividend for school books via foreign insurance taxes is discussed, directing funds to districts. House bill Carrington seeks 80 percent valuation on untaxed notes to chase tax dodgers.
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Crossley
Senator Green bill expands appellate court reach and uses circuit judges as commissioners
The bill raises the jurisdictional limit from $7500 to $10000 and allows circuit judges to serve as commissioners for appellate courts. They will be summoned when dockets are congested and will be paid ten dollars per day during service.
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Courts of Appeals
Governor Submits Regents Appointments for Six-Year Terms
Governor Major sent the senate appointment notices for the regents of Missouri Normal schools. Cape Girardeau Normal picks Judge Louis Houch of Cape Girardeau and F. M. Norman of Dexter. Kirksville Normal lists J. O. Allison of New London and Benjamin Franklin of Macon. Maryville Normal names L. M. Tripp of Grant City and W. H. Haynes of St. Joseph.
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Louis Houch
Cape Girardeau
F. M. Norman
Dexter
Kirksville
Hay Bill Fails as Technicalities Bar Reform Move
C M Hay of Callaway warned lawmakers that the people would rise to reform the courts and lawyers if technicalities blocked justice. The Hay bill to strike a single technical issue was defeated 51 to 57 on the house roll call.
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Senate backs Wilson bill to fund county fair premiums
The Senate passed the Wilson bill to pay 30 percent of fair premiums for horticulture agriculture and livestock. State aid excludes gambling and alcohol sales and totals 30000 dollars with a maximum of 300 dollars per fair annually.
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Missouri House Creates Two New Government Offices
The house passed bills establishing a drainage commissioner for southeast Missouri with a $3000 annual salary and a state mine inspector with a $2000 annual pay. Five deputy mine inspectors exist but lack an in charge officer to direct their work.
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Missouri
Governor OKs local laws and park powers in schools
Governor Major signs two Home Rule bills for St Louis and a White Slave Law. Three Crossley bills empower school boards to purchase and equip parks connected to schools with separate parks for white and Negro children.
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St. Louis
Senator Crossley
Orr Bill Aims Dry Counties Shipments Ban
The Orr bill passed the house prohibiting any common carrier from delivering liquor into dry counties or towns. It imposes a penalty of 300 dollars for each offense.
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House
Senate Bill Aims Oil Firm Reincorporation in Missouri
The senate passed the measure from Senator Casey. If enacted it would allow the Standard Oil Company to reincorporate in the state should the Supreme Court remove the firm from Missouri.
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Supreme Court
Missouri
Senate Orders Engrossed Substitute For Telephony Rate Measure
The senate has ordered engrossed a substitute for a measure introduced by Senator Gardner to regulate long distance telephone rates. The move signals advancement of the bill through formal passage steps aiming to set pricing rules.
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Gardner
State Good Roads Fund Grows by Re Witt Bill
A bill, already passed by the house, would place about 100000 dollars yearly from the state coal oil inspection department into the good roads fund instead of the general revenues. The senate has not yet acted on the measure.
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State Good Roads Fund
Re Witt
House
State Coal Oil Inspection Department
Senate
Women Saved From Operations Endorse Lydia Pinkham’s Compound
Two women from Beatrice Nebraska and Cary Maine report severe abdominal and back pain that led to fear of surgery. After using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound they state pain vanished, sleep improved, appetite returned, and energy regained, allowing them to care for families.
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Cary
Maine
Recall of The Burial of Sir John Moore in Newry Telegraph
The Newry Telegraph commemorates a centenary issue noting the 1817 Poetry entry that published The Burial of Sir John Moore. Authored by Rev Charles Wolfe of Ballydog Tyronne, the poem gained posthumous fame after Wolfe’s 1823 death at thirty two, transforming a provincial piece into literary legend.
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London Chronicle
Parcel Post Delivery Mix Up Delays Home Additions
A postman, exhausted by a heavy load, delivers blinds and a washing machine to a residence at No 23. He announces the items including an iron gate and a portable garage, but apologizes for a delay until the next delivery.
Tough luck mortgage blocks touring car purchase
A reader laments the inability to mortgage their house to finance a touring car. The piece reflects frustration with financing options and the impact on pursuing a desired vehicle.
Quote about self centered man and applause
A terse reflection declares that a man who pleases only himself must supply all the applause. The line frames self interest as the sole source of recognition and praise.
STRENGTH Without Overloading The Stomach
A California business man found that a light morning meal with Grape Nuts gave him sustained energy without stomach overload. He describes improved alertness, steadier nerves, and the ability to work without fatigue since starting the breakfast.
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