The Inge of That Million Puzzle Writer Item
Voters in Missouri are urged to examine Governor candidates records and tax conduct. A featured affidavit by F D Gardner from February 1913 backs his bond role and a September 1913 tax affidavit lists personal property values. The piece argues tax dodging harms the state and questions Gardner’s fitness for office.
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Missouri
Gardner
Rane M. Ryan
Frederick D. Gardner
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit
Chicago
State OF Missouri
City of St. Louis
Ss. I
State of Missour
R. A. Jarrett
State Board of Equalization
The Coffin Trust Prompts Bitter Missouri Debate
Brookfield Democrat George W. Batley laments the November ballot as voters face a grave choice noting the anti trust plank, yet points to the head of the ticket as the coffin trust leader. He recalls a statewide speech about a tolling octopus gripping Missouri families whenever death enters a home.
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George W. Batley
Open the Books Governor Pledge Calls for State Penitentiary Search
A candidate vows that if elected governor they will demand a full legal search of the state penitentiary from cellar to garret to uncover conditions and abuses. They promise that any capable community may expect accountability and inspection of all parts of the facility.
Coffin Trust Leader Questioned In State Election
The speaker accuses the coffin trust leader of profiting from coffin sales to the poor and criticizes voters who supported him in the last primary. The text urges reconsideration before voting in the upcoming election for the candidate tied to those profits.
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Gooa
Coffin Trust
Canadian Imports Rise Under War Tariff Effects
Canadian imports to the United States in fiscal year 1916 rose 28 percent from 1915 and 70 percent from the last Republican tariff year. For the 12 months ending June 1916 imports totaled 204 million dollars, about 17 million monthly, versus 159.57 million in 1915 and 120.67 million in 1918. Exports from Canada to Great Britain in 1915-16 reached 462 million, up from 187 million the year prior. The war and the Underwood free trade bill influenced trade, with imports under the bill and war more than ever before, and expected to rise after the war.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
Canadian Department of Trade and Commerce
Gardner Runs for Governor Emphasizes Business Administration
A candidate named Gardner, dubbed the Millionaire Coffin Maker, argues his business background qualifies him to lead Missouri with a businesslike administration. He claims his experience is in providing for the dead and frames his platform around efficiency and economic management for the state.
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Frederick D. Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Missouri
Gardner
Six Reasons to Support Hughes in the 1916 Election
Dr Clayton Keith argues undecided young voters should back Charles E Hughes in 1916, citing protectionism boosting labor, anti dumping laws, stable policy toward Mexico, fair Europe policy, renewed national prestige, and relief from high living costs. He claims past Republican leadership brought per capita gains and predicts dire odds under free trade.
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Clayton Keith
Charles E. Hughes
America
Patrick Henry
Harrison
Cleveland
McKinley
Mr. Hughes
Mexico
Hughes
New York
Europe
Lincoln
Garfield
M.D
Louisiana
Wilson Brand of Peace Speech Sparks Family Grief Debate
Benator Reed attacked the Wilson administration in a St Louis address, praising peace while asserting there were no widows or sighs in the nation. He argued this "peace" with Mexico cost American lives and treasure, contrasting it with the Spanish-American War.
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Benator Reed
St. Louis
Wilson
Mexico
Spain
Farm Products and Tariff Policy in Missouri Agriculture
A discussion on Payne Aldrich and Underwood tariffs shows wheat imports rising from 4 618 bushels in July 1913 under protection to 46 159 in July 1914 under free trade and 270 987 to 1 526 962 bushels for the first seven months. The piece argues for protective tariffs to keep labor employed and to support farmers, urging voters to back Walter Dickey and Jim Reed.
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Payne-Aldrich
Underwood
Jim Reed
United States Senate
Walter 8. Dickey
Caldwell County Meeting Draws Progressive Pledges
The St Louis Republic report on a Democratic meeting in Caldwell County notes about 000 Progressives in attendance, with half stepping forward to back the Democratic ticket. The Caldwell primary saw 10 progressive votes cast, while the reporter appears to have been influenced by Col Gardner's canes.
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St. Louis Republic
Caldwell County
the Republic
Col. Gardner
St Louis Coffin Co Conditions Cited in Gardner Campaign Text
An old plant employee describes harsh factory conditions at St Louis Coffin Co including mandatory water fees for 200 plus workers, night shift calls with same pay, and docking for missed night duty, noting few union members and low wages for young female workers. The Democratic Gardner campaign book extols his reform efforts and calls him business expert, while critiquing Comptroller Player and highlighting Gordon’s political ties and payroll.
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St. Louis Coffin Co
Steam Engineers
Frederick D. Gardner
St. Louis
Dickey and Lamm Shine at St Louis GOP Rally
The Globe-Democrat reports a packed Odeon and overflowing Hibernian Hall as St Louis Republicans unite behind Dickey and Judge Lamm. Dickey surprises as an effective speaker with a forceful, balanced address, while Lamm captivates with vigor, fairness, and clear plans for efficiency and justice in state government.
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Lamm
Dickey
St. Louis
St Louis
Missouri
Thut
Hadley
Benton
Jefferson City
Gorегordon primary attacks over nepotism and finances
During the primary opponents of John P. Gordon attacked his record as State Auditor accusing him of nepotism with his family on the payroll totaling about 12000 dollars annually. They charged extravagance at the office and unfriendly stance toward the State University and alleged questionable real estate dealings involving over 500000 dollars. Democratic chairman James Cowgill said Gordon unfit for office.
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John P. Gordon
Oma Gordon
Lafayette County
Corder
Cleveland
Missouri School For the Deaf
Fulton
Gordon
John P. Gor
Don
State
the State University
James Cowgill
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the Coffin Trust
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Undertaker
Henry Lamm
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