Court voids state senate redraw by governor and officials
The supreme court ruled that Governor Hyde Attorney General Barrett and Secretary Becker lacked authority to redraw the senatorial districts after the 1900 census, citing the 1908 initiative and referendum amendment. The decision preserves the 1901 districts while noting the redistricting harmed political balance and remains invalid.
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Supreme Court
Hyde
Atorney
Barrett
Becker
Graves
Woodson
Walker
James T. Blair
All
Democrats
Conway Elder
St. Louis
Higbee
D. E. Blair
Anid
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Grass
Parole Request for Long-Served Larceny Convict Beck
Governor Hyde urged clemency for Herbert Beck, an 87 year old day laborer jailed since 1920 for larceny. Beck admits stealing seven pairs of shoes and stockings for his seven children to clothe them for school, a crime traced by his dog’s storeyard sleep, while preserving his reputation as a hard worker.
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Hyde
Herbert Beck
Washington County
Beck
Woodman of the World elects officers for year
The Woodman of the World held its annual election of officers at Friday evening’s meeting. Elected: Post Consul Commander LL Price Consul Commander T M Barrett Adv St Andrew Fischer Banker EH Ward Clerk N J Powers Escort A G Brandt Watchman D F Phelps Sentry H Otto Jones Physicians Drs J A Hill and E E Mansur Trustee R N Blake Jr.
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Woodman of the World
LL. Price
T. M. Barrett
St. Andrew Fischer
EH. E. Ward
N. J. Piwers
A. G. Brandt
D. F. Phelps
H. Otto Jones
J. A. Hill
E. E. Mansur
R. N. Blakemore
Hung jury in Arbuckle case reported in San Francisco
San Francisco December 3 no decision in the Fatty Arbuckle case the jury reportedly stands eleven for acquittal and one for conviction. Outside opinion says a woman juror is holding out for conviction.
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San Francisco
Fatty” Arbuckle
Rural robberies alarm county farms and officials
Governor Hyde received letters from Rockport attorney F G Frazier and St Joseph representative Harry McPherson alleging a surge in rural thefts in Atchison county. Farmers report four carloads of hogs stolen in one night, plus cattle and autos. Twelve arrests have been made. Attorney General Barrett will investigate and may send an assistant to aid prosecutions.
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Hyde
F. G. Frazier
Rockport
Harry McPherson
St. Joseph
Atchison County
Barrett
Miss Margaret Zeitz Undergoes Successful Operation
Miss Margaret Zeitz was operated on this morning at St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Moore of St. Louis and Dr. Aldridge of this city performed the operation, which was very successful. Zeitz endured the procedure remarkably well and her condition is very encouraging. This news will be welcome to her many friends throughout the city.
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Margaret Zeitz
St. Mary’s Hospital
Moore
St. Louis
Missouri
Aldridge
Miss Zeitz
Margaret
American Education Week Observed At Local Church Granting Civic Involvement
Sunday evening service at First Christian Church marks American Education Week December 4 to 10. National Education Association and American Legion back the event with Health Week emphasis by Anti TB Society, stamp sales, and talks on city schools and health. Miss Daisy Seather directs music with Prof. Wm. Oakerson, Prof. RL. Gwinn, and Dr. Cortez Enloe as speakers. Everyone invited to join in education and health emphasis for happiness.
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American Legion
America
First Christian Church
Daisy Seather
Ww. M. Oakerson
RL. Gwinn
Cortez Enloe
Mayfield status as welfare agent questioned by AG
Attorney General Barrett issued a legal opinion to the state board of charities and corrections asserting that Mrs. Henrietta Mayfield of Kansas City was not legally elected welfare work field agent. Six members attended the meeting with three voting for Mayfield, two against, one abstaining, so she did not secure a majority.
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Barrett
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Henrietta Mayfield
Kansas City
Mayfield
Secretary Bonus Commission Appointment for American Legion Official
The state soldier's bonus commission appoints Wm. N. Phillips of St. Louis as secretary of the commission. Adjutant General Raupp says this will be the only appointment for some time. A chief clerk and other clerical positions will be filled with salaries up to 2800 for secretary and 1800 for clerks.
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State Commission
Wm. N. Phillips
St. Louis
American Legion
Raupp
Attorney General Rules Clerical Pay For Adjutant General Staff
Attorney General Barrett ruled that all clerical staff under the Adjutant General and the two commissioners overseeing the soldiers' relief act, except the chief clerk, will be paid 150 dollars a month. Questions arose over the secretary to the commission, H. N. Phillips of St. Louis, appointed yesterday. The AG holds that the act caps clerical salaries as stated.
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Barrett
H. N. Phillips
St. Louis
Wanted Good Clean Rage at Democrat Tribune
A terse ad declares a desire for strong temper and blunt rhetoric in return for payment, asked as a pound, directed to the Democrat-Tribune. It reads like a quirky, backhanded want ad in a local paper.
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Democrat-Tribune
Sequiota Park Fish Hatchery gets new superintendent
State Game and Fish Commissioner Frank Middleton appointed J. W. Scott of Springfield as superintendent of the Sequiota Park fish hatchery near Springfield. The position pays 1500 dollars annually plus a furnished house. By season's end the department will have distributed over 600000 young fish statewide, with about 250000 currently being released.
First Snow of the Season Grips Town and West
The first real snow of the season fell today with heavy amounts reported in the west. Sedalia measured five inches at ground level while snow continued to fall. Forecasters indicate a mix of snow and rain tonight and tomorrow across the region.
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Sedalia
Governor appoints four to state board of geology
Governor Hyde named Elias Catch of St Louis John P Connell of Glencoe in St Louis County Phillip N Moore of St Louis and Edward M Shepard of Springfield to the state board of geology for terms expiring May 23 1925 May 28 1925 respectively.
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Hyde
State Board of Geology
Elias
Catch
St.Louis
John P. Connell
Glencoe
St. Louis
Phillip N. Moore
Edwad M. Shepard
Springfield
Mrs Bruegging Undergoes Operation in City Hospital
Mrs Jos Bruegging of Kansas City formerly Irene Wengert of this city underwent an operation at St Diosephus Hospital in Kianisag City last Wednesday. From all indications the operation was successful. Her many friends of this city hope for a speedy recovery. Advertising is the one great perpetuator of legitimate business.
Automobiles Increase Missouri Pagific Wages
Missouri has 344 386 licensed automobiles today, up 48 569 from last year, contributing 2 488 390 15 to the state good roads fund, up 330 676 90 from a year ago. St Louis leads with 68 166 autos and 481 166 50 to the road fund, Kansas City 44 739 autos and 325 214 50, Jackson County 6 918 autos and 46 257, St Louis County 11 871 autos and 76 866 50, Cole County 2 309 autos and 15 625 50, with gains cited for several areas. A district meeting of C B Mateer is announced with refreshments on Monday night December 1. In St Louis, 40 000 Missouri Pacific employees are slated for a wage cut effective January 1, with talks set to resolve terms before possibly appealing to the federal railroad board.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
State Road Fund
Jackson County
St.Louis County
Cole County
Prison Quarantine Covers State Penitentiary
Strict smallpox quarantine halts visitors at the penitentiary with vaccination for unvaccinated prisoners. Prisoners will be examined and kept apart until a health clearance is issued. A separate note mentions a radiator cap loss and local clothing bargains are advertised nearby.
Disarmament Conference Nears Final Japan Acceptance
Washington reports Japan has accepted a 5-3-3 naval plan, a decisive armament limitation aligned with Secretary Hughes's proposal. With home approval expected, the Three-Power accord among the United States England and Japan plus France signals a likely end to Japanese menace and swift implementation. Our new wash rack is ready. Heisinger Motor Co. advertises car washing services.
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Hughes
United States
England
France
Washington
Heisinger Motor Co
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