Strenuous Closing Week Shapes Missouri Assembly Debates
The final week of the Missouri assembly was packed with lawmaking and defeats as time ran out. The bank bill passed after amendments and a joint committee report, while the ede revision bill failed in the house but passed the senate. A Damron amendment set rail rates at 2.12 cents per mile, but the measure stalled as Senator Carter faced a lengthy speech and adjournment came after a late session.
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House
Senate
Damm
Cole County
Public’ Utility Commission
Carter
Col. Phelps
Bob McClannahan
Bob
St. Louis
Cina
Ord
District school celebration shows strong community support
The Dickinson district held a term closing event with readings songs and a ciphering contest won by Leo Neely. Miss Lillian Kinley received a map drawing prize and baskets for all students and teachers, while a luncheon drew sixty visitors. An Attendant notes the program promised future township county state and national representation.
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Leo Neely
Lillian Kinley
Milesouri
Dickinson
Miss Brantner
Musical Evening At Brown Home Honors John
Mr and Mrs H S Brown entertained a number of young people on Tuesday evening March 16 1915 at a musical event in honor of their son John The gathering featured social chat singing and violin and piano music All departed thanking the Browns for a delightfully spent evening
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H. S. Browning
John
Browning
Public Auction on Main Street Browning
Public sale announced for Browning on Saturday at Main Street. Items include one oil range one iron bedstead one dresser six dining chairs and related contents. Auction details are partial due to damaged text.
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Main Street
Browning
Maxwell Leads Western Classic at Venice Race
Maxwell finishes first and second in the 300 mile Western Classic at Venice California with speeds around 71 mph. Barney Oldfield drives Maxwell without stopping or changing gears to win the event. Billy Carlson earns prize money as the field from the Grand Prize and Vanderbilt Cup returns. Ruckstar Mercer takes third.
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Detroit
Mich
Maxwell
Venice
California
Barney Oldfield
Billy Carlson
Gene Money
Ruckstar
Mercer
Knifong Grove Loses Last Game of Season
The Kaifong Grove basketball team played their final game of the season on March 16 against the Outsiders. The 20 minute halves ended tied and the Outsiders won the tiebreaker with effective teamwork.
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Kaifong Grove
Final Eight Grade Examinations and School Program
The eighth grade completed final exams over two days and a noon feast followed. A post lunch program by teachers and pupils impressed attendees as the school team played outsiders in a basketball game. A pair of kid gloves and necktie were gifted to the teacher in appreciation.
Browning Missouri Holds City Elections April 6 1915
Notice outlines election in Browning Missouri on April 6 1915 for mayor two east ward aldermen terms two years and one year one west ward alderman marshal collector and police judge. East ward polling at city courthouse.
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Browning
Missouri
West Ward
City Court House
Durbin Township Republicans Announce Local Ticket
The Republicans of Durbin township met in the city Saturday and placed a ticket in the field with Hank Oliver as trustee W. P. Nickell as collector Willi Williams as clerk and assessor G. W. Brumbaugh as constable F. J. Alspach and Herbert C. Bailey as board members D. T. Ransom and J. W. Hoskins as justices of the peace.
Evening Social Notes Highlight Local Hospitality
A fragment notes Mrs. wh and others enjoying a refined social hour with beverages. The write up praises skillful serving and the overall sense of a well spent evening among attendees.
Democratic Primary in Benton Township Held March 20 1915
Democratic voters in Benton township gathered Saturday March 20 1915 at Browning Missouri for the townships primary. Nominated candidates included Walter for Treasurer and a clerk and stenographer position.
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Benton Township
Browning Mo
Treasure
Walter
Rather
Clerk
Steneti
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Jefferson Notes
Knifong Grove
M. W. A. Attention
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