President of T. U. defends Lincoln strike actions
The Lincoln University controversy over a student strike is addressed by the university president. He denounces rumors and outlines that radical students initiated the action, with some outside support. The Board of Curators, at its December meeting, approved the president and faculty stance toward the strike and denies any lack of backing by the Board. A few persistent students continue efforts to influence public opinion.
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T. U
Lincoln University
Board of Curators
Public Opinion on Student Action Ends in Setback
Public opinion notes a failed attempt to organize and lead students out. Classes resumed with attendance slightly reduced, and the matter may be settled if outside influences subside. Charles W. Florence, Hannibal president, reports the incident dated December 26. The report also mentions a first snowfall and a winter minimum of eight above zero, along with a note about Peru as a leading petroleum producer in South Africa.
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Lasses
Charles W. Florence
Hannibal
Silver for All Seasons Santa Claus Plan Raises Questions
The editorial discusses President Roosevelt's order to buy silver, its expected modest economic effects, and political implications. It notes potential impacts on mining districts from Cripple Creek to Tonopah, possible lead and copper price shifts, and the plan's inflationary signal. It also mourns Mrs. Harry Edwards' death and mentions Cuba's 40,000-stong protest in Havana, and reports Christmas snowfall in Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City Post-Tribune
the Tribune
the Post
Tribune
Associated Press
Postoffice Ab
Jeferson City
Gerber
Jefferson City
Rockies
Santa Claus
Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Congress
Great Britain
India
Key Pittman
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Arizona
China
Bright Boys
Warren School
Cripple Creek
Tonopah
Sam
Warren
Bryan
H Roosevelt
Harry Edwards
Cole County
Edwards
Population and Waterways Debate at St Louis Speech
Bennett Champ Clark warned at the Mississippi Valley Association that ratifying the St Lawrence waterways project could drain population and prestige from inland Middle West states. He argued the plan may shift workers to Canada, harm Missouri and others, and mirror Panama Canal disruption. He predicted northern growth and questioned national gains versus regional losses. The piece also notes the Lindbergh plane exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History.
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Mississippi Valley Association
St. Louis
Bennett Champ Clark
Middle West
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Atlantic and Pacific
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
Panama Canal
Baltimore
Pacific Coast
St. Lawrence
Canada
Montreal
Toronto
Chicago
Cleveland
Missouri
Clark
Northwest
Industry voices clash over NRA code reservations
In Washington the industry codes fight back against Roosevelt’s NRA plan. Manufacturers push reservations to avoid consent to code changes, while MAPT’s 27 codes echo non-consent and fear clashes over consumer protection talks turn into a heated, publicized dispute with CAB members facing scrutiny and possible resignations.
Arkansas feud sparks guard pursuit in Arkangel
In Marshall Arkansas on December 23 the national guard and county officers sought to quell a feud after two killings in recent years. City Marshal J H Barnett, 60, was wounded and two of his sons Oscar and Rupert were arrested as fighting erupted near a restaurant tied to Leland Henley, a prisoner released on parole for a prior homicide. The clash followed gunfire from inside the restaurant and reports said Henley’s relatives were present. The Barnett family said two of their sons had been killed in ambush years before, with no identification of the shooters.
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Marshall
Ark
North
Arkansas Mountains
National Guard
J. H. Barnett
Little Rock
Oscar
Rupert
Leland Henley
W. W. Findley
Barnett
Bull
Henley
Ald
Leland
Nobe
Jack
Bennie Matthews
Barnetts
Seavey County
Missouri Saloon Bill Sparks Senate Row and Public Backlash
The Missouri liquor control bill reported from the conference committee provokes strong editorial critique. It accuses senate bosses of misrepresenting public opinion, warns the bill would revive the saloon era, and criticizes loopholes like local option in dry counties and a $25 package liquor tax. The piece urges tax, stricter state control, and responsible lawmaking aligned with public sentiment.
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Jefferson City
Senate
House
Missouri
St. Louis
Evry Crossroads
Herriot seeks reversal of French war debt stance in Paris
Former French premier Edouard Herriot urged a shift in policy toward the U S debt, saying the current position isolates France. He advocated closer contact with America and warned against risks if Europe faced war, contrasting with England’s payments to the United States.
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Paris
Edouard Herriot
Agence Economique Financiere
M. Herriot
United States of America
England
Herriot
United States
France
Murder Mystery Behind Closed Door At Tracy King Apt
In a Chicago or city police plot, detective McNeal hints a mysterious blond woman identified by Denise Lang as last with Tracy King before his death. Denise Lang, Lang’s statements, and a photographer named Sawyer intensify the hunt as Bannister and Gainey pursue the unknown suspect and possible letters from King.
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Tracy King
Orchestra
Jeander Tonnd
Innis
David Bannister
Hindant
King Xhorty
Bunniver
Nerman Scurlach
Inno AL Dragan
Joe Parrott
Fis
Parrott
Welyinarwollister
King
Kin ¢At
Bez Canary
Caph
Miss Hollister
Denise Lang
Annister
Bannister
The
Post
Sawyer
Austin
McNeal
Lang
Park Coleman
Coleman
Evening Post
Link
Shelby Arms
King’s
Gainey
Gase
Ban
Gainey Putts
Missing Persons Bureau
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Peru
South Africa
Woo
Havana
American Museum of Natural History
Leif Ericsson
Air
Washington
Ross
Rodney Dutchen
Post-Tribune
NRA
Machinery and Allied Products Institute
Consumers’ Advisory Board
CAB
AAAI
Consumers’ Counsel
Mary Rumsey
Carly
AAA
Peet
Lia Henderson
Russell Sage Foundation
Henderson
Aso
Arkangel
Missouri Editorials
Democratic Party
U.S
Montevideo
Carlos Saavedra Lamas
T-Tracy
Denise
Parker Coleman
Meceal
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