Pork barrel politics challenged by local opposition
The piece notes how Missouri towns objected to federal post office building subsidies, urging economy and local oversight. It highlights Jefferson City's aging facility as a dire-need exception and argues the shift signals a revival of national patriotism over sectional interests, renewing faith in democracy.
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Congress
Missouri
House of Representatives
Uncle Sam
Jefferson City
State
United States
Republic
Uniform Traffic Signals Face Jefferson City Reform
City council and chamber committees back a uniform traffic signal system, scrapping the old setup on High Street in favor of standardization used in larger cities. The change aims to reduce accidents caused by inconsistent placement of signals and boulevard stop signs, with long term cost savings noted.
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Council
Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson City
High Street
McCarty Street
Boys on the Bum Wanderers Warned By Police
Local police search for three youths who left home seeking adventure. Reports from Washington say 206000 boys wander aimlessly nationwide, mainly hoping for work. Authorities urge stay at home as chances of finding employment away are slim and roving panhandlers fuel a growing problem.
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Washington
Fewer Marriages Under Economic Strain Across States
A study shows marriages drop with poverty and unemployment while prosperity boosts nuptials. Forty states report 1920 to 1930 declines totaling about 37,000 marriages, with eight states inching up due to nearby laws. Divorces fall similarly as economic conditions curb separations.
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Dan Cupid
Dan
Safety First For Swimmers This Summer
Public advisory urges parents to supervise children near water and avoid unsafe swimming areas. Emphasizes life guard presence, avoiding strong currents, and ensuring youngsters are physically fit or trained. Encourages teaching children to swim early and following simple rules to reduce drownings.
Critics Slice At Government And Wealth In Public Debate
A series of quotes from figures including Miss Grace Van Bramm Roberts, F Scott McBride, Samuel Seabury, Dr AS Munro, and James Randolph Walker attack political despotism, Wall Street influence, urban housing costs, and the Bonus Army. The excerpts frame government as corrupt or misdirected, urging practical acts like feeding the hungry and promoting development as a path to national wealth.
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Miss Grace van Bramm Roberts
Wall Street
Washington
James Randolph Walker
Dill Is Called The Out At Opening Session
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Clarence C Dill of Washington became the focal point at the Democratic convention opening, facing boos and a cautionary reception after a second speech that framed the Walsh Shouse clash as a test between progressivism and reactionary interests.
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Dill
Chicago
Stries
Fred Merkle
Electiron
Samuel Burchard
Clarence C. Dill
Washington
Roosevelt ‘Army
Tom Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt
Frank Hague
New Jersey
James R. Garfield
Walsh
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Kent
Shubert Repeats Onstage Act In Real Life Ceremony
Hal Shubert, famed for saying Try 7 500 times as Abie in Abie's Irish Rose, repeated the line before a minister in a real life act. Marguerite Wegley, a stock company ingénue, is the happy partner. Binney Woodward Earl marries for the third time, first wed in 1916, divorced in 1927, remarried in Nova Scotia, and now tied in Maryland under the flag. Edgewater Park residents buzz about an alligator hunt in Bronaville New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Hal Shubert
Abie
Marguerite Wegley
Ingeniue
Edgewater Park
N. J
Binney Woodward Earl
Nova Scotia
Maryland
Bronaville
N. Y
When He Poses Thats News
Small boys found two small ones and policemen search the brush with nets flashlights and liver to catch the culprit. Florida- brought pets turned loose when not wanted. A two eyed camera will be used at the Olympics to settle race results with one eye on the athletes and the other on exact times. Dialogue about banking and economics ends with a witty exchange about money knowledge.
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Florida
New York
Pearson
Cherry
Meyer
Max Pearson
Hha
Dana
Winter Attacks Becker Extravagance in Missouri
In Missouri campaign stops yesterday and last night Republican Lt Gov Edward H Winter attacked fellow Republican Charles A Becker for a showy campaign and costly tactics while Democratic Gov candidate hopefuls pressed anti boss sentiment. U S Senate candidate Charles M Hay urged refinancing plans to ease landowner debt and aid drainage districts with low interest long amortization and federal support.
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ST. Louis
United States Senate
Missouri
Edward H. Winter
Oregon
Charles A. Becker
Becker
Winter
Russell L. Dearmont
Louisiana
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Tunney Enters Political Arena At Democratic Convention
Gene Tunney, the retired heavyweight champion, drew notable attention as he arrived in Chicago with members of the Connecticut delegation at the Democratic National Convention, sharing the spotlight with presidential candidates.
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Gene Tunney
Chicago
Connecticut
Norris Disappointed Over Liquor Laws
Senator Norris of Nebraska, a longtime prohibitionist, says a future modification of the Volstead Act may be needed. He expresses disappointment in how prohibition has operated and considers a constitutionally allowed experiment to improve enforcement, noting growing national sentiment against strict prohibition.
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Washington
Norris
R. Neb
Long
Democrats Face Dry Dilemma Over Prohibition Plank
Chicago June 30 AP The Democratic repeal plank splits organized dry forces. Dr Daniel A Poling New York warns the board favors three paths: back Hoover and the Republican modification plan, run an independent dry candidate, or stay out and push for dry gains in Congress. Observers expect Hoover to gain dry support once he speaks. A Democratic victory would be a wet national referendum unless Hoover advocates repeal.
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Chicago
Daniel A. Poling
New York
National Prohibition Board of Strategy
Ner Council
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Leap Year Bride in Wellington Is Romantic Patchwork
Cherry Dixon, 19, falls for reporter Dan Phillips against aristocratic parents wishes. After eloping with a justice of the peace wedding, she struggles to build a home in Wellington. A busy, chaotic week exposes her inexperience and growing attachments as Max Pearson enters the scene.
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Fodaye Cherry Dixon
Dan Phillips
Cherry
Pan
California
Dan
Ars
Tony Tos- Galli
Wellington
Yar
Bixie Shannon
Ban
HA Peahson
Seerre
Pearson
Max Pearson
Dar
Cherry Phillips
Sarah O'Fallon
Sarah
Sarai
Max
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