Four killed in Powder Plant Explosion at La Motte
Four men were killed in a nitroglycerin explosion at the Dupont Powder Company plant in La Motte Missouri, about 15 miles south of Hannibal. Names reported include August Ploesser Bud Harmon Eugene Holland and Austin Spencer. Bodies were found up to 400 feet from the scene as two buildings collapsed and the plant was partly destroyed.
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la Motte
Dupont Powder Company
Hannibal
August Ploesser
Bud Harmon
Eugene Holland
Ashbans
Austin Spencer
Rene
Direct Counees
Harmon
O Olland
Spencer
Flower Mission Day Observed at Baptist Church in Bates County
Flower Mission Day on June 9 drew a solid crowd at the Baptist church. County Superintendent led the programme of songs scripture readings and prayers with talks by presidents and superintendents on union progress. Mrs JFQ Seelinger of Rich Hill spoke on the better babies contest set for June 11 to 15. Eleven Flower Mission Unions exist in Bates County with five represented here: Butler Rich Hill Passaic Double Branch and Lone Oak. After services, four Flower Mission girls led the congregation to the county jail to leave flowers for inmates under Sheriff and Mrs Johnson. A larger crowd is hoped for the next meeting on June 9 1915. Mrs Katie Tuttle County Superintendent.
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Baptist Church
JF. QO. Seelinger
Rich Hill
Flower Mission
Bates County
Butler
Passaic Double Branch
Lone Oak
Little Flower Mission
Johnson
Katie Tuttle
Cattle Decrease Alarms Feed Manufacturers Campaign
G A Chapman president of the American Feed Manufacturers Association warned at the seventh annual convention in St Louis that feed firms must launch an education campaign to raise cattle supply. Government statistics show cattle per 100 persons dropped from 66 in 1900 to 36 last year, a 40 percent decrease.
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United States
G. A. Chapman
American Feed Manufacturers’ Association
Planters Hotel
St. Louis
Chapman
Red Mold Worries Silo Owners in Missouri
Missouri farmers report red mold in silage over the last years with depths up to fifteen feet and sides coated. University of Missouri College of Agriculture notes anaerobic mold growth, moisture and packing issues as causes. no stock deaths linked, mold also seen in other states.
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Missouri
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Department of Botany
Blair 82 Dies. D. C. Blair of Blair Ranch, New York
D. C. Blair died in New York City on June 34 1915 at age 82. He owned the McGennis ranch two and a half miles east of the city. His father, the late John I. Blair, railroad magnate, had bought the land about 27 years ago and died at 92.
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D. C. McGennis
Blair
New York
D. C. Blair
New York City
McGennis
John I. Blair
Australia’s democratic path to compulsory military training
An analysis contrasts militarism with prepared defense, praising Australia’s system from school cadets to citizen soldiers. It outlines age milestones from 12 to 26, annual drills, and reserve service, arguing the Australian model costs little and integrates with life, unlike costly traditional forces. The piece cites Australia as a humane example and labels compulsory service as a protection rather than a tyranny.
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Carnegie Peace Foundations
America
China
England
United States
Germany
Australia
Switzerland
Commonwealth
Kvery
St. Louis Republic
On the Wing at Mt Vernon Sunday gathering and preaching
Sunday at Mt Vernon featured an all day meeting with dinner on the grounds and two sermons. At 3 pm pastor Franklin N Sutton conducted a Bible study praised by the congregation, who invited him to continue Saturday studies before the second and fourth Sundays each month.
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Mt. Vernon
Franklin N. Sutton
Prominent Cass County Settler C B Reece Dies at Home
C B Reece, a well known Cass County citizen and early settler, died at his Harrrisonville area home on Friday, June 4, marking the loss of a longtime local figure. He resided in the community for many years and was active in local affairs. The obituary notes his prominence in the area's civic life.
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Grub & Pidd
Court House
Old Sol
Stew
Grubb
C. B. Reece
Cass County
Harrisonville
Mexican bandits hold El Paso boy for ransom
Ce cil Boyd, 19, son of cattleman J J Boyd of El Paso, is held by bandits in Western Chihuahua. Gordy Boyd, 21, reached the border after a fifty mile trek and said the ransom demanded is 5000 dollars. Four men departed with the money as Gordy and Ce cil were captured while rounding up cattle under Villa soldiers, from whom they were separated.
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el Paso
Tex
Cecil Boyd
J. J. Boyd
Chihuahua
Gordy Boyd
Gordy
Villa
Post Office Letters Uncalled For at Butler Mo Week Ending June 15 1915
The News lists remaining uncalled letters for the Butler Missouri post office for the week ending June 15 1915. Names include William Connie John Staley Mrs Henry Abel Mrs Wj Holmes Mrs Katie Hussey Miss a Miller Miss Pearl Mitch. These letters will be sent to J E Williams Postmaster.
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Butler
William Connie
John Staley
Henry Abel
Wj. Holmes
Katie Hussey
A Miller
Pearl Mitch
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Logan-Moore Lumber Company
Mr. Steward Pidd
United Drug Company
East Side
Butler, Mo
Alman Snodgrass
Doris
Ruth Burns
Rockville
T. J. Hackett
Ruth
John Porter
Emory
Cyrus Nestlerode
Grant Oldham
N. M
Geo. White
Old Vinton
Hub Thornbrugh
Kelly McQuire
Theo. Green
Vernon
Ivo
Crooks
Cieo
White
Lis
Mentry Hughes
Ben Porter
Geo, Boitenbarger
Kansas Line
Allen Pointer
Charley Pointer
West Point
Holley Pahlman
Christian Church
Virginia
Virgil Jenkins
Tie
Dr. Lusk
Firtintegrit
Peter Denning
J. E. Williams
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