Publisher Marion Reedy Dies in San Francisco
William Marion Reedy veteran newspaper man editor and owner of Reedy's Mirror died suddenly in San Francisco of heart disease. Born December 11 1802 in St. Louis he reported the National Democratic Convention and planned to visit friends in California. He led Reedy's Mirror since becoming sole owner three years after renaming the St. Louis Journal. His life made him a central literary figure in St. Louis and he was closely tied to the city and national literary circles.
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Mibert Lintbard
Short State Notes Missouri fiscal actions and local notices
Missouri paid the federal government 150,000 in internal revenue taxes for the year ending June 30. Missouri railroads seek Public Service Commission approval to raise passenger and freight rates effective September 1. An 18 year old Mexico girl was rescued from an 18 foot well by men. The water level was not over her head. Mineola dedicates a 3,000 Baptist church. The Archie State Tank was purchased by Frank A Mathers of Kansas City. A 50,000 high select building is under construction at Montgomery City.
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Jefferson City
T. J. Murphy
State Public Service Commission
United Tailways of
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J. L. Marrop
Commission
State of
Missouri
Mexico
Tancho" Villa
Esteban Canto
Lower
California
Canto
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United States
Boyle
Mexicali
Villa
Martines
Torreon
Columbia Man Named Principal at St Louis School
Columbia Mo. Prof. S C Bricht man of this city has been elected to a high school principalship in St. Louis at a salary of 85000 a year.
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Columbia
S. C. Brichtman
St. Louis
Monett Church Names New Pastor Trey Charles Van Zant
Monett Missouri reports The New Site Baptist Church has called Trey Charles Van Zant of Eseter to become its pastor succeeding Rev C M Smith. The event marks a leadership change for the local congregation.
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New Site Baptist Church
Trey
Charles van Zant
Eseter
C. M. Smith
Governor Grants Paroles For 1918 Robbery Convicts
Jefferson City Mo Governor Gard ner has granted paroles to Marty Doer and Louis Kuvsing. They were convicted in St Louis in April 1918 of robbery in the first degree.
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Jefferson City
Gardner
Marty Doer
Louis Kuvsing
St. Louis
New Overall Factory Opening in Mountain Grove Mo
Construction has begun on a new overall factory in Mountain Grove Missouri at a cost of 10000 dollars. When completed the plant will provide jobs for 150 people.
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Mountain Grove
Brother Destitute Letter Reaches Alton Baptist Church
A note from Jacob Pfeffer in Austria advises his American brother Taylor that he is in destitute circumstances. The letter is the first word Taylor has received in six years. L. H. Maples of Springfield, district secretary of missions for the Baptist denomination, has been called to pastor the Alton Baptist Church, Alton, Missouri, but has not yet accepted.
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Mexico
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Alton Baptist Church
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Damascus
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Adrianople
Jafar Tayur
Alexander
Kirk-Kitisel
Secretary rules on Farmer-Labor ballot placement in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo Secretary of State Sullivan ruled that under state law the Farmer-Labor party cannot secure a spot on the official ballot for a state ticket unless it changes its name to Ita Ita Baume per the decision. The ruling affects the party’s ballot status ahead of elections in Missouri.
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Jefferson City
Sullivan
Farmer-Labor Party
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Ite Baume
Moser Heads to Cairo as Maelish Instructor
Independence resident Earl Moser has left for Cairo to become an instructor in Maelish at the American University. He is among four American College graduates chosen to teach at this new university, the sole American higher learning institution in Egypt.
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Earl Moser
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Egyyn
American University
Egypt
Hicher
Cornerstone Laid for Dexter Baptist Church
The cornerstone of the new Baptist Church in Dexter Missouri has been laid and construction will proceed at haste. Dr. O. L. Wood of Kansas City, director of state mission work for the Baptist Church, delivered the principal address.
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New Baptist Church
O. L. Wood
Kansas City
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Springfield labor leader begins six months term in 2019
Springfield Missouri labor leader Beb Jennings began a six months sentence imposed in April 2019 for violation of a federal injunction issued during a street car strike. Judge Arba Ynan Valkenburgh presided over the case in Springfield.
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O. Beb. Jennings
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Arba Ynan Valkenburgh
Garrett Quits Race for Missouri Governor Nomination
Jefferson City Missouri reports Ruby D Garrett of Kansas City has formally notified the Secretary of State of his withdrawal as a Democratic candidate for the governor nomination.
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Jefferson City
Ruby D. Garrett
Kansas City
Body of James W. Apellog brought to old home for burial
The body of James W. Apellog aged about seventy died at his daughter Mrs. A Levitt’s home in Springfield and was brought to his old home in Lebanon Missouri for burial.
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Lebanon
James W. Apellog
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Springfeld
Civil War veteran Randall Kitt dies at 75 in Chillicothe
Randall R. Kitt aged 75 a Civil War veteran and longtime Livingston County Bar Association member died at his home He was born in Huntington Indiana and moved to Livingston county in 1868
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Randall R. Kitt
Livingston County Bar Association
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Livingston County
Mother Jones to Speak in Kirksville Labor Day
Labor Day celebration in Kirksville Missouri will feature a speech by activist figure Mother Jones known as Moether Jones. She has consented to address attendees at the city wide event on September 6.
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Kirksville
Moether” Jones
All City
Will Provide a Million Germans to Fight Russia
The article reviews allied aims in Europe and the Middle East, noting Britain and Italy hesitations, Millerand and Lloyd George clashes, and Poland’s safety as a buffer. It also covers Armistice talks and German leverage, plus Greek advances in Asia Minor and Mexican turmoil with Villa and Canto. It notes labor unrest in the U.S. coal fields and political campaigns shaping postwar policy.
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Cantu
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Boulogne
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Tour Millerand
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Congress junketing party arrives in Manila sea sick amid typhoons
The congressional junketing group reaches Manila seasick due to typhoons that damaged parts of the islands. They witness a red flag raised by angry Manila farm tenants after rent was raised six times, illustrating social unrest. After ten days in the Philippines they head to China under Dr Kelisch’s escort.
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Philippines
China
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Army surplus gear to aid highway building nationwide
President signs bill directing war secretary to transfer surplus Army road equipment to the Agriculture Department for distribution to states. Millions in rollers, mixers, cranes and more will aid federal, state and local road projects, with states reimbursing 20 percent of value. Title stays with states. usable gear cannot be sold. Municipal and state agencies may lease at fair rates to support highway construction and maintenance.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
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Forestry Service
Drivers urged to spread traffic for road longevity
Drivers can prevent wear and improve road surfaces by using the middle or less-used sections when possible. Concentrating traffic in one track harms the road. even distribution with careful driving preserves the road’s permanence and quality.
Benefits of Good Roads for Farmers and Consumers
Good roads help producers hold yields longer, securing higher prices for growers and stabilizing prices for shoppers. They also aid railways by distributing traffic more evenly across the year.
Useful as a Weapon for Uniform Road Excellence
A system of good roads, built on a uniform plan by states and nation, could be a powerful weapon in the consumers' struggle with high prices, promoting transportation efficiency and economic leverage through standardized infrastructure.
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