Industrial and political notes from a 1920s briefing
Rumors say B N Hopkins and Ben Neale push to control linseed oil mills while Senator Lodge loses favor with the president. Boonvelt shifts to Taft and Root. The Kansas City Independent warns of a “yellow peril” tied to birth rates amid war or peace. Patterson assault case in Marshall set for November after July 26 delay.
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Boonvelt
Taft
Root
Kansas City
Charles G. Patterson
Fitness
Martin
Marshall
Dolan Convict May Avoid Hard Labor Under State Contract
Matt Hall claims John Dolan cannot perform hard labor as a federal convict under the state contract system. The piece hints at possible duties like washing dishes or scrubbing floors while noting potential candidates Rute Oglesby W. O. Frontugh and incumbent Joe Rice may vie for the railroad and warehouse commissioner post in the next election.
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Matt Hall
John Dolan
Rute Oglesby
W. O. Rontugh
Joe Rice
Alliance Rumors Highlight Debt Ties Across Nations
Rumors circulate that Germany France and Russia may align and fund their friendship by borrowing from neighbors. The commentary notes Turkey’s precarious position tied to a fragile financial thread dating back a century.
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Bromors
Germany
France
Russia
Turkey
Governor La Follette Calls for Municipal Ownership in Dayton
Governor La Follette told a Dayton Ohio audience last week that the next national issue will be municipal ownership and predicted the breakup of both major political parties within four years.
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la Follette
Dayton
Ohio
Sach
Secretary Tafta Seeks 25 Percent Philippine Tariff Cut
During a Philippine Islands visit Secretary Tafta urged a 25 percent reduction of Philippine tariff duties and a two year free tirade as the expiration of the Spain treaty granting equal tariff regulation approaches.
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Tafta
Philippine Islands
Philippine
Spain
Santa Fe experiments with Kansas oil fuel for engines
The Santa Fe railroad tests Kansas oil as locomotive fuel. Oil costs about three fourths of coal, but converting an engine to the new fuel costs around 600 dollars.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Roosevelt weighs Sweden Norway recognition move
Sweden has formally consented to Norway's secession and President Roosevelt is considering whether to officially recognize Norway. He has not moved as quickly as he did with Panama.
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Sweden
Norway
Roosevelt
Panama
Governors gamble suppression joke sparks political jab
The Kansas City Journal reports the governors push to end Delmar gambling is mocked as a joke. The governor proclaims satisfaction while gamblers remain silent, suggesting the Journal and Folk both appear pleased, and implying the stalled effort shows no real wins for racing interests.
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Kansas City Journal
Delmar Wis
Journal
Globe- Democrat
Folk
Roosevelt weighs Panama plan change and contracts
The president considers abandoning direct canal construction and contracting Panama work. Some speculate Roosevelt may favor the Yellow Peril idea and fear Panamanian contracts could affect race tensions. Reports claim yellow fever has appeared in Southern ports linked to Panama work.
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Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Panama
Czar and Kaiser Meet Aboard Yacht in Finnish Waters
Report claims the Czar and the Kaiser met by agreement on a yacht in Finnish waters to discuss abdication and a potential triple alliance among Russia Germany and France. The meeting allegedly aimed to urge abdication terms favorable to German bondholders and to gauge a European show of force to pressure Japan into surrender terms, though the purpose remains unclear.
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Russia
Germany
France
Japan
Cmy
Missouri Democrats urged to unite for next election turmoil
In St Joseph this week Walter Williams of the Columbia Herald commented on party unity. He warned that without a united Democratic ticket Missouri could fall to the Republicans, while a cohesive, faction-free slate would likely carry the state. He noted the current bitterness and warned of lasting factional warfare if unity fails.
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Missouri
St Joseph
Walter Williams
Kansas City Times
Columbia Herald
the Republic
Williams
Reed Democrats
Hawes Democrats
Japan will not gift the Philippine Islands says spokesman
Almar Sato, spokesman for Baron Komura of the Japanese Peace Commission, stated in an interview that Japan would not part with the Philippine Islands even with a bonus. The remark contrasts Japan with the United States, which he says seeks to seize various assets for profit, citing Hawaii, the Philippines, the Panama Canal and diseases as examples.
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Almar Sato
Baron Komura
Japanese Peace Commission
Japan
Philippine Islands
United States
Sam
Hawaiian Islands
Panama Canal
Hadley to seek forfeiture of Delwar race track charter
Attorney-General Hadley announces plans to bring proceedings to declare the Delwar race track charter forfeited. He notes many intended actions may be forgotten, and mentions unprosecuted Kentuckians who helped abduct the sheriff's wife months ago. Daniel Lamont died of heart disease at his Millbrook home on July 28.
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Hadley
Delwar
Delmont
Daniel Lamont
Cleveland
Millbrook
New York
Out
Lamont
Whitesy and Payne
New York City
Northern Pacific
Springfield Named Site for Southwestern Missouri Normal
Springfield was chosen as the site for the Southwestern Missouri Normal, signaling a significant step in establishing the regional teacher training institution. The decision aligns with regional educational expansion plans and local community support for higher education infrastructure.
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Springfeld
Southwestern
Missouri Normal
Paul Jones Body Arrives At Annapolis In Vault Return
For six years General Horace Porter pursued sources to locate Paul Jones burial site. The France finding led to the body being shipped to America and placed in a vault at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis. Experts confirmed the lead casket with preserved remains matched the famed naval hero, tying into Roosevelt era talks on law and corporate reform. The yellow fever outbreak in New Orleans worsens with killings, mosquito control, and city quarantines causing regional concern.
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John Paul Jones
France
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Romatic
Horace Porter
Ambassdor
Paul Jones
Aimes
Paris
Porter
Smuggling Seizure Ties to Standard Oil Steamer
Bayonne New Jersey authorities this week seized twenty seven bales of Sumatra bambacoo smuggled into port on a Standard Oil steamer. This is the twenty first smuggling case at the port in recent months and every case involved a Standard Oil steamer. Smuggling activities add little to the offenses charged against Standard Oil.
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Bayonne
New Jersey
Sumatra
Equitable Life Society Reorganizes Elects Morton President
The Equitable Life Insurance Society has reorganized again this week and has elected Paul Morton president with a salary reduced to $80,000. It is believed that by cultivating a garden and wearing old clothes Mr Morton will be able to get along fairly well.
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Equitable Life Insurance Society
Paul Morton
Mt. Morton
Revised cotton report shows 14.9 percent acreage drop
The Department of Agriculture released a revised cotton report this week showing a 14.9 percent decrease in acreage for the current year. The finding updates prior estimates and signals a tighter supply outlook for the crop.
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Department of Agriculture
School boards to publish summary of compulsory education law
New law requires boards to publish a summary of the compulsory education law enacted by the last general assembly in a district newspaper at least ten days before the session begins. If no newspaper exists in the district, boards must post at least five notices.
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General Assembly
Notice of Meeting of Lexington Gas and Electric Stockholders
Notice of meeting for Lexington Gas and Electric Company stockholders to occur September 30 at the office in Lafayette County Missouri. Purpose to discuss bonds totaling twenty five thousand dollars, exceeding prior bonded indebtedness, secured by mortgage or deed of trust on current and future property and franchises. Signed by officers and directors with listing of representatives and a notice for applications.
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Lexington Gaa and Electric Company
Lafayette
Misouri
Mortare
Usarles Rey
J. W. Kypron
Craknus Rigroins
Leacn
Warren B Wappatt
Attren
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