Missouri Supreme Court orders ballot inclusion of prohibition amendment
The Missouri Supreme Court in banc by a 4 to 2 vote orders Secretary of State Roach to place the prohibition amendment on the November 7 ballot. Justices Bond Walker Faris and Blair concur. Chief Justice Woodson and Graves dissent. The measure targets inter state traffic and was contested by Prohibitionists led by Charles E. Stokes. Roach will certify the amendment along with Gardner land bank and blind pension measures. Former vote tallies from 1910 are cited.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Banc
Roach
A. M. Woodson
W. W. Graves
Henry W. Bond
R. F. Walker
Charles P. Faris
James P. Blair
Charles G. Revelle
Charles E. Stokes
H. P. Farris
Clinton
Henry County
John H. Lucas
Kansas City
Lucas
L. A. Laughlin
Barber
Morton Jourdan
St. Louis
Gardner Land ‘Bank
Missouri
State Capitol Work Approved and Hazing Case at Missouri U
Senators Anderson and Kinney inspected the new state capitol and its materials and found workmanship first class. Harry Weeks, a sophomore at the University of Missouri, was arrested on a charge of attempted hazing in the first such case since abolishment of the practice this year. Col. Buffum urged good roads days October 4 and 5, promoting a southern Missouri highway effort from St. Louis to Kansas City. Lieut. Joseph L. King enrolled in the university School of Law and praised the student body as a capable group. Bitter debate grows over abolishing free newspaper exchanges as a retrenchment measure amid high paper costs.
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Peter Anderson
Michael Kinney
St. "Louis
State Capitol
Anderson
Harry Weeks
Eldon
University of Missouri
F. W. Buffum
Missouri
Col. Buffum
St. Louis
Kansas City
Joseph L. King
United States Army
School of Law
University
Lieut
King
J. B. Powell
University of Man At Columbia
New United States battle cruisers to use electric drive engines
A New York Sun writer cites Rear Admiral Robert S. Griffin on 200,000 horsepower electric drive engines for upcoming US battle cruisers. The 900-foot ships would reach about 35 knots, powered by four 50,000 horsepower motors across four shafts, with oil fuel and extensive wiring and safety advantages.
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Pennsylvania
United States Navy
Robert S. Griffin
Bureau of Steam Engineering
New York Sun
United States
Admiral Griffin
Dyson
Aquitania
Vaterland
Atlantic
New York
Liverpool
Jupiter
New Mexico
Tennessee
California
Oklahoma
Bureau of Steam
Il Dalle
Teccinasche Ag Sahé Asain
Dowder Simkins Suffers Arm Injury Affecting Bowling
Local gossip recalls Dowder Simkins injuring his right arm in a motor accident. The setback leaves him forced to throw highballs with his left hand, a difficult adjustment for the young man.
Grateful Acknowledgment for Dodds Kidney Pills
Mr F C Case of Welcome Saka Pa reports relief from back ache kidney trouble and general weakness after using Dodds Kidney Pills. The letter urges publication to help others and notes pills cost 50 cents a box from dealers or Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets also sold at 50 cents a box.
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F. C. Case
Dodds
Dodde Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Something New in Law Says Nol Pros But Case Hangs
A judge probes a prisoner's plea as the district attorney says the case should be nol pros traded. The dialogue centers on whether the charge will be dismissed.
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Nolice
Emile Sells White Red Grass Ball Blue
Local grocers advertise a clothing line described as beautiful and clear white by Emile featuring Red Grass Ball Blue. Details unclear but promoted as American made and widely available.
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Emile
Parental Pride at Cooking Show Faux Pas
Mrs. Come up explains her daughter’s cooking show misstep. The dialogue highlights a proud parent reframing the incident as a notable moment. The exchange uses regional phrasing to convey playful judgment and support.
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Gardner Land Bank
O. K. Capitol
Admiral Taylor
Janer
Jutland
the Perkins
Hostetter
Bosbie A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman, Tex
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