Allied Troops in Saloniki Hasten Balkan Front Moves
British and French transports reach Saloniki with troops sent upriver to check Bulgaria’s advance from Veles toward Monastir as Austro German Bulgarians press toward Nish. German forces attack along a five mile front in Champagne and retake Veles momentarily.
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President Wilson at Manhattan Club dinner outlines defense plan
President Wilson spoke at the Manhattan club fiftieth anniversary dinner at the Biltmore hotel. He urged a balanced buildup of the regular army and a 400,000 citizen soldiers force trained with National Guard support, to defend liberty while avoiding imperial ambitions.
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Police Judge Brady to use phonograph in court to curb quarrels
Kansas City Kan Police Judge Joseph B Brady announces plan to install a phonograph in his court room to record testimony and witness inflections. After recording, the judge will replay and consider the statements to minimize family quarrels in court.
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Kansas City
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Brady
Death by own action ends life of Westliche Post owner
Edward L. Preetorius president of the German American Press Association and publisher of the St. Louis Times and Westliche Post died by self-inflicted gunshot in his bath room after years of ill health from a motor car accident. He was 49, survived by his widow and infant daughter. He founded the St. Louis Times in 1907 and served as a colonel on Governor Hadley’s staff.
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German-American Press Association
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Westside Post
Times
Emil Preetorius
St. Louis
Westliche Post
John Schroers
Preetorius
Fire destroys Morgan block in Bevier causing $15000 loss
A recent blaze on South Main street Bevier destroyed the Morgan block and the stock of J. A. Stuart and A. J. Crawford feed and flour merchant with a total property loss of about $15000.
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Morgan
Girl Dies from Burns Inker Fire Incident
Leona Reidlinger a 13 year old daughter of John Reidlinger a Redding businessman died from burns suffered when kerosene started a fire.
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John Reidlinger
Redding
Populist Leader John Wilson Dies in Texas
John Wilson longtime Populist leader in Missouri's Ninth District died at his Bishop Texas home. He was buried in Wellsville Missouri.
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John Wilson
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Bishop
Tex
Wellsville
Baker Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding at Green Ridge
Mr and Mrs William Baker of Green Ridge marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home. He is 75 and she 73 reflecting a long marriage and family milestone.
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Green Ridge
Mr. Baker
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Missouri Christian Endeavor Elects Officers in Canton
Missouri Christian Endeavor members elected officers at the Canton convention. Fred D. Strudell of St. Louis was chosen president with Arthur D. Young of St. Joseph as vice president and Olivia Liebbelt of St. Louis as secretary. Sam F. Burnet of Ava became treasurer and Anne Fleming of Columbia the statistical secretary. Margaret Hunter of Kansas City was named high school superintendent and Dora Clemens of St. Louis junior superintendent.
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Fred D. Strudell
St. Louis
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St. Joseph
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Sam F. Burnet
Ava
Anne Fleming
Columbia
Endeavor
Margaret Hunter
Kansas City
Dora Clemens
Pettis DAR to Place Tablet Honors Revolutionary Soldier Cathey
Osage Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has permission to install a bronze tablet in Pettis County Courthouse. The memorial honors George M. Cathey, a Revolutionary soldier buried near Providence Church twelve miles northeast of Sedalia.
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Sedalia
Resignation Ends Henry Vogelman’s Police Commission Role
Henry Vogelman forwarded his resignation from the St. Joseph police commission to Governor Major. He cites objection to the vice conditions in St. Joseph and lack of cooperation from fellow members in suppressing lawlessness.
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Henry Vogelman
Special Coffin Built For Springfield Funeral
A coffin of unusual size was made and the front door of the residence widened for the funeral of Mrs. Lula Morley at Springfield. Morley, 38, stood five feet six inches and weighed 531 pounds.
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Lula Morley
Painter D A R Regent Vote Update
Mrs Painter D A R Regent position approved by a vote of 49 to 33. Mrs W R Painter, wife of Missouri's lieutenant governor, was noted in connection with the outcome.
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W. R. Painter
Missouri
Motor Car Kills 80YearOld Missourian in St Catherine
William Beans aged 80 a native Missourian and long time Lina county resident was struck and killed by a motor car in St Catherine the other night. The accident occurred as he was crossing the street, authorities reported no immediate witnesses.
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Lina County
St. Catherine
School tots tree a bear at Oak Run school
Six children aged up to nine chased a bear into the Oak Run schoolyard during recess. The bear climbed a tree as teacher Miss Vivian Brauer fainted and barred the doors. The bear later fled to Amos Welch’s field, where Welch shot and killed it after the barbecue at the schoolhouse.
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Vivian Brauer
Amos Welch
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Redding Dispatch
San Francisco Chronicle
National dish debate stirs diners across states
Citizens ponder a signature meal, choosing between spaghetti a la Boston and Maryland style goulash as the nation’s culinary emblem. The lighthearted exchange reflects regional pride and appetite for a unifying dish.
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Maryland
The Right Place Grid rivalry remembered
A wartime college memory recalls a fierce student brawl from last year sparked by football on the gridiron. The anecdote frames campus life and athletic passion with a sharp, humorous tone.
Mothers Notions Good for Young People to Follow
A 60 year old nervous dyspepsia sufferer credits Postum with health improvements after switching from coffee. He notes his grandson’s arm development, strict preparation, and family skepticism turning to belief as he remains well three years after starting Postum.
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