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Lexington Intelligencer

Location

Lexington, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

2

Graft Prosecutions At Jefferson City Dominant Topic

Lexington Intelligencer notes graft prosecutions at Jefferson City reveal a statewide struggle to expose corruption. It cites conspiracies at the state capital, outside pressure to shield graft, and calls for cleaning up Cole county in the broader fight against grafting.

Jefferson City Cole County McAllister Paris Mercury St. Louis Migeouri State Prete Association Kags City Inge

Political figure blamed for slander and blunders

The Pettis County grand jury thoroughly investigated county books and found the Auditor guilty of blundering and libel while the speaker, a recent office entrant, accused others of dishonesty. Warren County residents similarly distrust Hackman, and the Boonville Advertiser urges accountability to prevent further damage.

Geo. Hackman Warren County Pettis County Sulivan Pettis County County Hackman Boonville

Fletcher's Castoria advertisement with contact notice

A broken ad fragment promotes Fletcher's Castoria for eczema and skin care. It notes a lost white fur neck piece between Mrs Frank Kriehn and Franklin Street and provides a contact phone 455 for the finder.

Frank Kriehn Franklin Street

Government fuel orders stir industry across states

A historical notice describes government directives mandating preferential shipments, with Kiln Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, and others required to supply coal and fuel to public utilities, railroads, and defense plants. It notes massive production disruptions and the push to keep essential industries running amid wartime demands.

Wee Fide Honehold Ecuitemopes Publie Util Lea He Ovens Sony Eeesential Indie Innee Connerns Poljeene Paty Toviay Kentucky TTN Texemeonin Oklahoma

Convicts Escape From State Prison After Joliet Rail Heist

Reported escape from a state origin at SemTiet Waiwe shows eight recaptured near the prom and four recaptured late. Authorities note the broken chain of escape and public interest. Henry Johmin communicated for payment of obligations, with a sum of $625,000 mentioned.

Origon SemTiet Waiwe Hothy Henry Johmin Hoverune Wohnen

FARRIS GOES FREE IN BRIBERY CONSPIRACY CASE

Judge Miller ruled there was no bribery since money was collected before the Legislature met. Indictments against Frank H Parks and others were dismissed for conspiracy to commit a felony. appeals filed by the defense. A related case against James J Mackey was continued with expectation of dismissal on similar grounds.

Miller Frank H. Parks Jandey Missi House of Representatives Rt. Leaks Court of Criminal Correction Rt. Laurk Bt Lowls Millen Segmlature Farris Real Stataré Awletante Ochedit Maer Proveenting Sidener Baer Caid James J. Mackey Itella Forty-ninth General Assembly Apri

War Pie Conservation War Pie Conservation

Wartime article promotes Nowe Suen Mince Meat to economize desserts for households and army rations. It claims condensed form prevents waste, doubles moisture yield, and lowers cost versus making from scratch. States support from U S Food Administration and advertises State Normal School Warrensburg oportunidad in wartime training.

U. S. Pood Administration State Normal School Warrensburg E. L. Hendricks

Wilcoxon Goes to Kansas City on Business

N T Wilcoxon departed this morning for Kansas City on official business, traveling to meet with firm executives and discuss project plans. He is expected to return later this week.

N. T. Wilcoxon Kansas City

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