Home Rule Issue Shapes Missouri Party Battle
Jefferson City column argues home rule could rise above party lines if Governor Hadley’s plan is adopted to create city boards appointing officials to craft a home rule measure. Republicans press for voter control over state affairs, advocate honest elections, anti vice measures, and reforms while warning Democrats may block redistricting by partisan officials. The campaign platform to be adopted September 13 will state state and national positions.
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Ppl Cyr
Jefferson City
Missouri
Bourbon Democracy
Hadley
Supreme Court
Halliburton
Senate
Congress
Partizan
Johnson Grass and Bermuda Grass Control Debate
An Illinois correspondent asks how to destroy Johnson grass, noting its tough sod and disputes over plowing. Bermuda grass is valued for hay and pasture, while Johnson grass is harder to eradicate. a government method recommends fall plowing, root digging, and spring planting to curb root stalks and subsequent regrowth.
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Wallace
Illinois
Mississippi
Bermuda
Consul Harry R. Williams Returns to Jackson Text
Going to School Columbus Missouri August 18 Harry R Williams of Jackson Missouri United States consul at Costa Rica under Cleveland administration and a graduate of the
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Columbus
Harry R. Williams
Jackson, Mo
United States
Costa Rica
Cleveland
Missouri Republicans Back Tariff Legislation Echo
Republicans in Missouri align with their party on tariff policy and show little concern about the issue, emphasizing home front political charity and party unity.
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Missouri
Cape Girardeau Youth Electrocuted While Disconnecting Wires
Otto Hitt nineteen of Cape Girardeau died when he cut a live 2300 volt wire during a wiring task with Litterer. The coroner declared accidental death due to lack of experience with outside wiring. Hitt worked for McElroy Electric Co. for about eighteen months. Funeral at Cape Cemetery Monday. Sister Maude Hitt was visiting in Aubrey, Texas.
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Otto Hitt
Cape Girardeau
Litterer
Young Hitt
Hitt
McElroy Electric Co
Otto
M. A. Hitt
Cape Cemetery
Maude Hitt
Aubrey
Texns
Wright Company to present Wright brothers aero plane shows
The State Fair directors hire Wright Company of Dayton for daily aero plane exhibitions October 1 to 7. Flights will circle the mile track, offering visitors a close view of heavier than air flight. Indianapolis flyer Mr Brookins reportedly set a world height record above 4,300 feet, fueling expectations for sensational October flights.
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Wright Company
Dayton
Ohio
Wright Brothers
Brookins
Indianapolis
Johnson Grass Eradication By Next Year Warns Drainer
A report notes Johnson grass might be fully eradicated within one year through consistent effort. While many in the South regard it as nearly indestructible, persistence and care can stamp it out. Northern buyers of Southern land are advised to watch for Johnson grass before purchase.
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United States
William Windom
Minnesota
Democratic Party
Albany Evening Journal
Johnson Prass
GREETING HOMECOMERS Re Union Sets City Ablaze
The biggest Home Comers Re Union opens today in our city with a record crowd expected for the entire week. The event features Stadium shows on the road, free attractions such as Nicholas Chefalo the cycle rider, and daily loop to loop stunts. Automobiles parades and Mardi Gras thrills headline Southeast Missouri festivities as locals welcome visitors.
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United States
Nicholas Chefalo
Missouri
Public Speaking and Prohibition Meeting Called in Cape Girardeau
A Home Comers Programme announces a public speaking event at the band stand near the Court House on State Wide Prohibition this Saturday at 10 a.m. A Constitutional Amendment Association for Cape Girardeau County will be organized immediately after. All interested parties are urged to meet at the Methodist Church to form the county organization. Watermelons by the piece are loaded at the McAtee Mercantile Co.
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Court House
Constitutional Amendment Association
Cape Girardeau County
Methodist Church
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John A. Snider
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Wins Wagner, Sr
Clharenen TL. Grant
Clarence L
Gratty Cashier
Hlucher Sperling
V.-Pres
Louis F. Wagner
State University of Missouri
Columbia
Agricultural College
University of Missouri
Irene Williams
College of Arts and Science
Williams
Central America
New York City
Johnson
Jackson
McAtee Mercantile Co
Cape County Savings Bank
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