World Items From All Corners Condensed For Readers
A wide array of domestic and international notes from lightning strikes to rail strikes, floods, law changes, and public notices. Highlights include a Pow der company mill destroyed near Pittsburg Kansas, an open shop order at Chicago, a Beatrice Nebraska government reform vote, bridge and track incidents, and various legal and civic actions across multiple states.
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Dupont Powder Company
Pittsburg
Kan
Navy
Springfield
Ill
Beatrice
Neb
Austin
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Rosebud
Pine Ridge
Gregory
McComb
Miss
Illinois Central Railroad
New Orleans
Illinois Central Road
Chicago
Leon
Muncie
Ind
United States
Albany
N. Y
Okesa
Georgia & Florida
Rev. Hood Line
Iola
Eldorado
Wichita
I. S. Lewis
W. P. Evans
Public Schools of
Citizens’ State Bank of
Missouri Board of Capitol Commissioners
A. A. Speer
Oof
Chamois
Theo. Lacaff
Nevada
E. W. Stephens
Columbia
C. A. Hiller
Glencoe
Frank Larson
Lyons
Howell county grand jury indicts 43 in crackdown on gamblers
A grand jury in Springfield Missouri returned 43 indictments against suspected gamblers and bootleggers amid a sweep joined by about a dozen arrests. The report also notes related law enforcement actions and regional activities including tax and charter issues.
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Howell County
Grand Jury
Springfield
Chester
Kansas City
St. Louis
Marysville
Kan
Kansas Bankers’ Surety Company
Illinois Central
Pittsburg
Alonzo Maraves
Balkans Tension and War Prep Rally Europe Pressure
Threatened war in the Balkans alarms Europe as southern Russia intensifies war preparations. Gen. Madero wins a near unanimous Mexican presidency vote while Gen. Reyes’ followers abstain due to his withdrawal. Italy declares war on Turkey, captures Tripoli, and sinks a Turkish torpedo boat destroyer.
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Balkans
Europe
Russia
Madero
Mexico
Reyes
Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
General Reyes goes to New Orleans after quitting presidency bid
A roundup of political and crime notes from the era reports General Reyes abandoning his Mexican presidential candidacy and heading to New Orleans. Other items include the McNamara brothers to be tried separately, and multiple violent incidents across states with officials and civilians injured or killed.
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General Reyes
New Orleans
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles Times
John J. McNamara
Oliver Westhoff
Lyons
Kan
Wichita
T. J. Kirk
Marble City
Clus
Taft
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. J. Pipes
Houston
Tex
C. A. Buhlance
Indianapolis
C. P. Rodgers
Huntington
Ind
H. E. Webster
Bessie Webster
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Illinois
Voliva
Dowie
Jasper Wilson
Wilson
Arthur Krauter
Nebraska
McCabe
Department of Agriculture
Pure Food Board
Melvin E. Staunton
John W. Deaton
Springfield
Willie Sudman
Young Sudman
Chappell, Neb
W. N. Mansur
Bank of Chillicothe
H. A. Tompkins
Warsaw
Chicago Art Institute
Ella Wilson
Missouri Happenings and Divorce Suit in St Joseph
Louis Clark, 35, discharged hotel storekeeper, tried twice to end his life in two methods, first with tannic acid causing only stomach pain and then with laudanum after a two hour interval. he was saved both times by physicians and remains in Missouri. Maude Wood wins $3,500 against late Joseph R Shacklett estate in Pettis county probate court for eleven years service as hired girl and housekeeper.
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St. Joseph
Louis Clark
Fairgrove merchant receives death threat after double murder case
John Buchheit, hardware merchant in Fairgrove, Texas, received a letter tucked under his store door stating he is marked for death as a sequel to the conviction of two men who killed his son near Mar cum, Texas a few months earlier.
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Marcum
Texas
John Buchheit
Fairgrove
Electric Storm Leaves St. Joseph Residents Homeless
A severe electrical storm struck St. Joseph followed by a six inch rain causing widespread damage. Riley Hellup is missing and hundreds in South St. Joseph are homeless. Property damage runs into thousands with streets and sewers estimated at 15000 dollars.
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St. Joseph
Riley Hellup
South St. Joseph
John Jewell Found Guilty in Chillicothe Murder Case
The jury in the John Jewell murder trial of Charles Hughes in Chillicothe found Jewell guilty. Punishment fixed at ten years in the penitentiary. Nine jurors favored capital punishment on the first two ballots.
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John Jewell
Charles Hughes
Chillicothe
Jewell
Sea-to-Sea Trek by Wheelbarrow Pushes Toward Capitol Tour
Albert Edwards, who began from Indianapolis on September 4 pushing a wheelbarrow, has reached Fulton and aims to visit every state capital, then return to Indianapolis by September 4, 1914 for a $10,000 prize. He will pass Jefferson City and Little Rock, Ark, along the route.
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Albert Edwards
Indianapolis
Ind
Fulton
Edwards
Jefferson City
Little Rock
Ark
Youth Ends Life Over Missed Parade Duty
Homer Buergey, 18, attempted death by his own action after being unable to accompany the Carthage Light Guard band to Kansas City for the Priests of Pallas festivities. He shot himself through the left arm and leg with a revolver.
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Carthage Light Guard
Kansas City
Statewide bidding opens for University of Missouri printing
Bids on printing for the University of Missouri will be received from all over the state for certain classes of work hereafter instead of only by Columbia offices. The project includes all university bulletins and fill-in cards for the library.
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University of Missouri
Columbia
Good Road for Callaway County Links
A Calwood meeting heard state highway engineer Curtis Hill promise completion of the last link in the hard road across Callaway County as part of the state highway. A large crowd attended and voted to unite with the Williamsburg district to form a special benefit assessment organization for road improvements.
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Callaway
Callaway County
Calwood
Curtis Hill
Williamsburg
Montgomery City Mayor Plans Retirement After 20 Years
Montgomery City mayor J. E. Chadwick has sold his stake in Prairie Milling and Elevator to W. B. Culbertson of Mexico and will retire from business after two decades in office. Chadwick has served as mayor for 20 years.
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Montgomery
J. E. Chadwick
Montgomery City
Prairie Milling & Elevator Company
W. B. Culbertson
Mexico
Chadwick
Nevada Citizens Consider Reopening Coal Smelter
Capitalists from Webb City propose to reopen and operate the former coal smelter run by A B Cockerill, shut down about four years ago, prompting consideration by local citizens.
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Nevada
Webb City
A. B. Cockerill
Frederick H Binder Dies Noted Jefferson City Figure
Frederick H Binder of Jefferson City, wealthy retired architect and builder and former mayor, died after several weeks illness. He founded the city water works system and was president of the water works and the Jefferson City Bridge company before selling his interests due to ill health.
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Frederick H. Binder
Jefferson City
Jefferson Ci.y Water Works System
Binder
The
Water Works
Jefferson City Bridge Company
Pickets Around Katy Shops Halt Work in Strike
Pickets were placed on duty by the striking carmen at all M T and T shop points to prevent resumption of work after an announcement that 1 500 men would be hired to fill strikers positions.
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Katy
Carmen
College Cattle Win Prizes at Interstate Show
Eleven head from the university won five first prizes at the Interstate Live Stock Show in St. Joseph. Two second and two third prizes followed, totaling over $200. The herd will be shown at the state fair in Sedalia and the Royal Show in Kansas City.
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College
University
St. Joseph
Sedalia
Kansas City
Married After 30 Years Tie Unites Former Sweethearts
F. C. Greiner of DeKalb Texas and Mrs. Mattie Butler of Nevada were married recently after long separations. The pair were sweethearts in Texas 30 years ago but wed others. Butler’s husband died years ago and Greiner’s wife died soon after.
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F. C. Greiner
DeKalb
Tex
Mattie Butler
Nevada
Greiner
Mrs. Butler
Texas
Bible Revival at Missouri University Shows Strong Student Pledge
The Bible will serve as a text at the University of Missouri next year more than any other book. Nearly 500 students, mostly men, have pledged to attend Sunday schools and devote ten minutes daily to the Bible.
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M. A
University of Missouri
Balloon Record Prospects in Kansas City Race
Indications point to surpassing all balloon distance records at the international meet in Kansas City. America has held the cup for two consecutive years and a win would keep the trophy permanently in the United States, ending the international contests.
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Kansas City
America
No Deposit for Postal Bank Opens in Columbia
The Columbia postal savings bank opened without any deposits as delays in supplies delayed its start. Officials attributed the lack of deposits to the announcement of a possible delay in opening due to late-arriving materials.
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Postal Bank
Postal Savings Bank
Columbia
Film to Show College Life
The Columbia Commercial Club will produce motion pictures of the Missouri Kansas football game this fall. The films will be shown in various Missouri towns to advertise Columbia.
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Columbia Commercial Club
Missouri
Columbia
Fraternity Plans Open Air Sleeping Novel Health Trial
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Missouri will test open air sleeping this winter. In their $15,000 chapter house a large third floor sleeping room has no heating and exterior doors, a Spartan regimen adopted by a fraternity vote.
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon
University of Missouri
Prize Car Catches Fire in Parade Finish
Excitement marked St. Joseph's second annual motor parade as Mrs. Joseph Kellogg’s prize car, just awarded top honors, burst into flames when a chauffeur lit a lamp with a match. The car sustaining heavy damage.
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St. Joseph's
Joseph Kellogg
Missouri Episcopal conference gathers in Brookfield
The ninety third session met in Brookfield with Bishop Neeley of New Orleans presiding. About 300 attendees were counted and Brookfield residents opened their homes to visitors.
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Missouri Episcopal Conference
Brookfield
Neeley
New Orleans
Lane State Senator to Resign Cape Girardeau City Counselor
State Senator Thomas F. Lane, having been appointed to the office of city counselor for Cape Girardeau, is expected to resign his Senate seat as Missouri constitution forbids holding another office.
New Bankruptcy Referee Appointed in St Joseph
Judge A S Van Valkenburgh of the United States Circuit Court at St Joseph appoints John B Boyer as referee in bankruptcy to succeed Ben J Woodson who resigned.
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A. S. van Valkenburgh
United States Circuit Court At
St. Joseph
John 8
Boyer
Ben J. Woodson
A Student of Humanity and a Brooklyn Cook Debate Murder
Mrs. Carter and her cook discuss a rural murder that has unsettled the community. They question whether the husband will be hanged for killing his wife as the court prepares to decide.
Marriage Lottery Jibe Sparks Courtroom Quip
A witty exchange between a ready made philosopher and Mr Growcher frames marriage as a lottery with alimony as the enduring stake. The dialog humorously contrasts chance with enduring financial obligations in matrimony.
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Mr. Growcher
Wizard Oil Promises Relief From Inflammatory Rheumatism
An advertisement urges early use of Wizard Oil to drive out inflammation and prevent crippling pain. It cautions against waiting for inflammation to worsen and promotes the product as a preventative remedy.
A Man’s Ego and Neighbors
A reflection on ego as a shield against envy and worry. The text notes some neighbors resent self praise unless the speaker centers attention on them, suggesting social tension around egotism and recognition.
Nervous Prostration Notice Listings Across States
Readable items list several individuals across Missouri Ohio and Pennsylvania in notices for nervous prostration and related conditions. Names include Mrs Clara Franks Mrs Mae McKnight Mrs W P Valentine Mrs May Nolen Mrs R Kinnison and Mrs C Cole plus addresses in Oronogo Brookville Philadelphia and other locations.
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Oronogo
Clara Franks
R.F.D
Mae McKnight
W. P. Valentine
Linany
Ouaner Muddy
All
May Nolen
Brookville
Ohio
R. Kinnison
Ener
C. Cole
Philadelphia
Wreak Clark
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Hutchinson
War Department
Peter C. Haines
W. E. Apris
New York
Gov. Dix
Harriman
Austin Concha
Wherten
Foreign Affairs
Omaha
Lawson Devis
Pegro
Ufe
Brookhaven
Grand Opera House
Chauncey Olcott
Annie Eggers
Annie
P. R. Harris
Schell City
United Shoe Machinery CO
Boston
Mass
Defiance
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sarah J.stuart
Peoria
Christina Reed
Mound St. Natick
Nathan B. Greaton
North Main St
Milwaukee
Wis
Emma Smee
1St St. Cuieens Ul
Alvena Sperling
Clyurne Galena
R.R. Huey
Mineral Av
Victoria
Willie Edwards
Cincinnati
W. H. Housh
East
Black Duck
Minn
Anna Anderson
Wesleyville
Maggie Ester
Trenton
W. T. ‘Nell
Lincoln Avenue
Camden
N.J
Ella Johnston
Liberty St
Wm. Tully
Ogden Avenue
Chanael
Epping
N.H
Celia E. Stew
Streator
J. H. Campbell
North
Kl. m
Evens
Halsey St
Pa Tap
Lizzie Holland
Sona Wash
Elva Barber Edwards
Circleville
Alice Kirlin
St. Salem
Phenix
King
Carlstadt
En Mirs
Louis Fischer
Mon- Bonth Sanford
Charles A. Austin
Schenectady
N.Y
H.porter
Albany Taylorville
Joe Grantham
W. Vandeveer
Woodbridge St
A G. Leiser
Kinkaid Kearney
Thomas Ene Seoeets
Anna Schwartz
Rove East Earl
Augen Lyon
Sikeston
Dema Bet Gardiner
Willian
Wash- Chicago
Wm. Ahrens
Bellevue
Edith Wieland
Marina
Gninfonie
Ph. Schattner
R.R
Adrian
C. B. Mason
R.R. No
Oxford
Amelia Duso
Baltimore
A.a.balenger
Nogaunee
Mich
Mary Sedlock
Orrville
E. F. Wagner
Atwater
Minnieepee
Prairie du Chien
Julia Konicheck
Buffalo
Clara Carbrake
Marie
Mont St. Eeer
May Deal
St. Re Fails
J. H. Breyee
Jessie Schaar
Hip
Geo. Strickler
R. No
Chas. Moore
R. R
Paliadelphia
Hs Pa
Chas. Booll
N. Tedelnnn
Inpenpete
John’ G. Moldan
Second St
North, Hudson
Lena Carmocino
R.F
W.terre Haute
Artie E. Hamilton
Elmo
Hetrich Cresson
Fairchance
Idella A
Pelco
Pende Voupermann
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
W. Douglas
Park Gt
Becskten
Robin Hood
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