Roosevelt hunt funded by Smithsonian sparks congressional debate
An official Roosevelt hunting trip funded by a Smithsonian Institute grant may involve his son Kermit as photographer. The $25,000 cost, to be handled by the Smithsonian, prompts questions about government funding for ex presidents and possible congressional commentary. Meanwhile Champ Clark of Missouri is chosen as House Democratic leader, replacing Williams.
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County Court Holds Final Regular Term Before Swearing In
County Court convened with all members present for a last term as now constituted unless a call term is needed to close unfinished business. Judge elect Paddock attended to familiarize himself with duties before his swearing in next month.
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Park Hotel guest attempts suicide by carbolic acid
Mrs McDonald, wife of a traveling man, reportedly drank carbolic acid at the Park Hotel. Her husband, noting years of ill health and multiple operations, was with her and called for prompt medical help as she consumed the substance.
Dunklin County Politician Loyally Supports Stone for Senator
Dunklin County Democrat notes State Legislator Hon. P. Hawkins is pledged to vote for his party’s nominee William J. Stone for Senator. Hawkins backed Gov. Folk previously and may speak to Stone’s renomination. Also mentions Maxey failed appointment, S. E. Smith’s grip attack, and local social notes including Grace Guy, Wise Bros sawmill, Iva Dale box supper profits, Mr. Harness buying stock, corn harvests, and Avyr Jemma.
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Bates area social notes and library fundraiser
Mingo and North East Bates residents return from Carroll County settling in Spruce township. A McKinley school box supper on December 26 funds the library. Local townsfolk Palmer, Walter Staley, and G W Hart visited Butler. Charley Dale social caller. Ervie Harrison returned from Carroll County. Mo State Teachers Association programs distributed. annual membership $1. Judge Smith attends court.
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Carroll Co
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Ervie Harrison
Carroll County
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