State official abolitions outlined by Davis
W. E. Davis state auditor proposes sweeping cuts. He would abolish oil inspector office deputy fire marshal and assistant fire marshal two deputy hotel commissioners and clerk. He calls for eliminating the attorney for the public utilities commission and the state harbor board among others. Traveling expenses and salaries of remaining offices would be audited by the governor and legislature.
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E. Davis
State Auditor
Ito
Anniel Davis
Lobetore
Oper Dian
Ols
Feo
Senate Eters
Scommuis
Barber Board
Eneh
Apenses
Siecounis
Sis
Boards of Corrections
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Public Utilities Commission
Murstini
Husband Beams After 43 Years to Reunite Family
Walter Bean a Kansas City photographer has spent years seeking his father George Beam, Civil War veteran. The elder Beam left Michigan after a business dispute, later learned his wife and children had kept faith. The son located his father in Johnson City Tenn through the deception department and they plan a Wichita visit with Walter and his wife, Mrs Clapelle. The mother, now Mrs Clapelle, fainted at news of the alive father.
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Wiehits
Kin
Dec
Walter Bean
George Beam
Beam
Lion
Michigan
Beau Ft
Walter
Kinisas
Johnson City
Tenn
Deiusion Department
Jung
Wichita
Bean
Clapelle
Shy
cBam
Fragmented local ad notes grit and gratitude amid illness
A crumpled OCR fragment from a Wisconsin page mentions Ford of Green Bay writing about Ley tablets as a prompt laxative with no bad after effects. It also thanks neighbors and friends for support during a grandson Willie Beebe illness and notes a Shoewear and Cigar Tobacco store named Griggs in Stow Illinois in a charitable context.
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Ford
Green Bay
Wis
Foley
Barber & Son
Willie Beebe
WF. Cc. Gulley
Vacant Chairs in Senate as French Parliament Meets
The French parliament will hear empty seats when it resumes December 29. Crepe will honor slain figures like Emile Reymond and deputies Gougen Nortier and Proust. Some lawmakers in German-occupied territory are missing or believed dead or prisoner of war, including Alfred Mosiere and Pascal, territorial lieutenant. Deputy Buasly is also thought shot by Germans.
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Emile Reymond
Pitrge Gougen
Edouard Nortier
Panl
Proust
Germany
Thesacademielan
Alfred
Danish Food Imports Must Deposit Bills of Lading
A Copenhagen dispatch reports the government has ordered all Danish importers of American foodstuffs to deposit bills of lading and orders showing disposal of cargoes to prevent any export to Germany. Authorities aim to control shipments as tensions rise in Europe.
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Copenhager iv
America
Sodo
Germany
Pollution of Great Lakes Threatens Public Health
The annual report by Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the Public Health Service warns that pollution of the Great Lakes and their tributaries is a serious health menace. It notes about 16,600 passengers and over 10,000 vessels use inland waters yearly, highlighting their role in maintaining the nation’s endemic diseases.
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Washington
Rupert, Blue
Public Health Service
Unite States
Lions Cause Panic as Beasts Rampage Through New York Vaudeville Theater
A vaudeville theater in New York was filled with women and children when lions escaped their enclosure and charged into the audience. Police pursued a fleeing performer as the animals roamed from gallery to basement. Five lions remained terrorizing the crowd before the audience finally escaped and the animals were corralled back into their box.
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New York
Dee
Alice
Sipartment
de Glenn
House Fron
Greatest Victory Declared in Poland Battle
Berlin and Amsterdam dispatches report a dramatic German victory in Poland. The Anzeiger quotes belief that the battle will be recorded with Salamis and Leipzig as era defining. Praise for Hindenburg and the German Austrian forces follows.
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Berlin
London
Poland
el Mnune
Salamis and
Leipsic
Hindenburg
Ciermauy
Austria
Real Estate Transfers Incomplete Names and Lots Listed
Warranty deeds show transfers from Yuejk Tuek and wife Rich wont Ain to Alice vA Gibb for 1001 dollars. Describes Lots 58 and 60 on Crewe and other parcels on High Street Baldwin and Tuliiana street. Names include Beaman, Browning and Lawrence with spouses, dates unclear.
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Yuejk Tuek Ani
Ain
Alice Va. Gibb
Crewe
St. Baldwin
le Beaman Wat
Lawrence
Ty Frances Sy Browning
Tasiw
Change in Food Leads Man to Health and Clarity
A man recounts how over-eating made him dull and uncomfortable after meals. He tests Grape-Nuts, noting weight loss, clearer mind, and improved business focus. The ad cites Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville as sources for the product and book.
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Busing
Vladie
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mieh
Wellville
Not Ship War Munitions Bill Introduced To Forbid Supply
Washington reports state department assurances that Senator Titel cock's bill to prohibit export of war materiel to belligerents was not administration driven. Ambassador Spring-Rice and Secretary Bryan acknowledged the measure lacked executive branch sponsorship. Ambassador Page in London was likewise advised Hitchcock did not represent the administration. Velvetina demon at Dick Bri.
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Washington
State Department
Titelcock
Spring-Rice
Bryan
Page
London
Hitchcock
Eliminate Watered Stock Gas Deal Moves Forward
Independence Kansas December reports a conference among Kansas Natural Gas Company stakeholders leading to a proposed plan to retain court named trustees and eliminate watered stock. The settlement aims to secure gas supply, restructure 1,000,000 plus mortgages, and ensure creditors receive full value with interest. An early stockholders meeting was proposed to rally support for the plan.
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Independence
Kan
Eleiments
Kansas Natural Gass Company
District Court
Kitnsag
Wyandotte County
Flan
Dudee Plannelly
Muntgonm
Roar
Credinors
Ihpmeeting
Alstonelodl
Raya Alge Saith Thesigreement
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Kansas
False Claims in Patent Medicine and Mineral Waters
The National Bureau of Chemistry reports widespread fraud under the Pure Food and Drugs Act, noting many claims for patent medicines and so called lithia waters to cure cholera or provide healing. Actions are underway to stop deceptive labels and enforce regulations against radium bearing or carbonated mineral waters.
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National Bureau of Chemistry
Washitelon
Bureau of Dentisie
Buuren
District of Columbia
Two British Steamers Supplying Caribbean Cruisers
Washington December 18 Two British steamships that had been supplying British cruisers in the Caribbean Sea were reported to have been permitted to continue shipments. The vessels were at Panama and officials indicated the dispatch of supplies would proceed under oversight.
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Carribean Sea
Washington
Gyeth
Panama
Nikid
Pass Communications Delayed Letters From Front in War Time
December letters from French leaders reveal wartime censorship and postal delays. Soldiers receive few words home as mail is unsealed or written on post cards, with cold weather and warmth shipments delaying delivery. An automobile club mobilizes cars to deliver packages including sweaters pipes preserves and cakes to the trenches despite German patrols.
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X Son
Automobile Club
Bronchial Coughs and Emulsion Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement describes bronchial coughs from bronchitis with chest pain and fever and promotes Scott s Emulsion as strengthening medicine for four decades. It claims the emulsion helps clear mucus, reduces coughing, and aids healing of weakened membranes while building strength.
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Scott
Louth
Scott Abowne
Honey and Tar Remedy Promises Quick Cold Relief
Advertises Poley’s Honey and Tar as a fast soothing remedy for coughs and sore throats. Claims relief from chest congestion and cold symptoms with a “coating” that calms the throat. Notes a user in Bassett Nebraska praising the product and mentions local seller 0 P Barber & Son.
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Martin
Bassett
Poley
Barber & Son
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