Protests Halt Work On River Improvement Plan
Jefferson City Commercial Club leaders plan a vigorous protest to Washington over a report by Missouri River Engineer Deakins proposing a cut in river improvement work. Towns along the river back the stance, urging continued funding for navigation to protect farming areas and regional commerce.
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Jefferson City
Inne
Herbert [Eakine
Board of Engineers
Waalmeton
Missouri
Brent
Dent Hovek MelHenry
Commercial Club
Waskington
Renitiet
Elver Deakine
Missour
Tita
Ransaetee
Delinquent Corporations Notify State Registry
The report notes about 3,500 corporations failed to register with the secretary of state this year. July 31 was the last day for registration under a $5 fee. delinquent companies may pay $14 to register, with no other penalty if the missing report is filed by October. Around 12,000 corporations have complied and paid into the treasury $400. After October 1, delinquent lists will be sent to prosecuting attorneys for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Treasury
Russians Reject Offers of Peace Negotiations
London dispatch from Petrograd reports that Russia rejected offers for peace talks through a Danish intermediary. The negotiations seemingly hinge on exchange of Galicia for Poland, with no present possibility of ending the war. The note cites official letters and press authority denying any immediate peace terms.
Mexican and American clashes near Norta ranch
Reported night attack near Marlinger left civilians and a mix of military and police casualties. Rangers and volunteers were involved as gunfire erupted at a border area. Authorities pursued suspects while extra forces reinforced the scene amid ongoing overtime-town procedures.
Plerkshire Prewar Architecture Rebuilt After Fire
A damaged OCR fragment notes Plerkshire prewar architecture rebuilt after a fire. It mentions a Norman power element and a red brick casing covering the original structure, with a tower described as a feature of the restoration. The text is garbled but centers on post fire reconstruction and façade work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Beine
Hanging Man Strangles to Death in Ark Sunset
A man attempted to hang himself from a tree in Terarkana Ark late Tuesday. The branch broke and the death occurred as Hecht and Turnes were present, leading to a fatal outcome and investigation.
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Terarkana
John Tuewne
Dow Fown
Turnes
Interred German Ship Sold to American Shippers
A German ship interned at Seattle Washington has been sold to American buyers. The vessel formerly landed at Pellineham and is now under U.S. control for price setting and use by American shippers.
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Seattle
Wash
Eh'p Sambeowk
Pellineham
Ivins
Fale Harteur
Arocther Naval War Game At Newport Seaboard Test
The Atlantic fleet readies for a war game to defend the eastern seaboard against a hypothetical foreign invasion. The mock maneuver tests fleet readiness and coastal defense planning amid heightened security concerns.
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Newport
R. B
Refiners Award Eight Hour Day at Gulf Refineries
Gulf Refining Co workers at Port Arthur and Fort Worth plants gain an eight hour day with the same wages as previously for twelve hours. The change affects all mill hands and allied roles, marking a shift in shift length without wage cuts.
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Houston
Tex
Gulf Refining Co
Port Arthur
Fort Worth
Umbrella Coverage Aims to Shield Acre in Madin Park Circus
A garbled but singular narrative describes an umbrella protecting an acre in a public spectacle at Madinon Square Garden. It mentions Tody Hamilton and a supposed act involving an elephant, a clown, and a strange parade of names, with references to New York, England, and a Turkish mill. The text outlines a staged scene with crowds, heat, music, and a daily train, though many details are unclear.
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Hamilteon
Manturtan
Marmillor
Acre
Tet Hamilten
Pers
Madinon Square Garden
Therm & Hatley
Wes Eel
Algerian Soap Tree Income Variant Across Regions
The piece promotes the Algerian soap tree as a remarkable natural product from seeds imported from China. It notes the tree grows up to fifty feet, bears fruit at six years, and yields about 200 pounds of fruit per mature tree. Expected annual income per tree ranges from $10 to $20, with versatile uses in soap, powder, cakes, liquids, dentifrices, and toiletries. The text extols economic and household benefits, mentioning potential oil production and medical claims, while referencing seed origin and related varieties.
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China
Bern
Ninh
Contrasting Consequences In Murky Report
A fragmented line from a local page hints at a controversial outcome tied to a girl figure and a tense scene. The readable words suggest a warning or irony about actions and their repercussions, set in a dim mood.
Burglars Target Hartford Curio Collector in Theft
Curious burglars broke into the Hartford home of a Bartlet and curio collector named Ran- Jail. They seized a quantity of River items, two special Seas, and other curios. The thieves dressed the hens in uniformed attire, resembling soldiers. Mr Randall bought them from an elderly Seattle woman, who reportedly dressed the items in martial array, with the loot stored in neat boxes.
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Fiey
Hirbert
Hartford
Gunn
Randall
Seattle
Haunting Birds in Columbus Prison Hospital
A fragmentary piece describes birds in a hospital setting in Columbus. It mentions a peaceful but eerie scene with canaries providing song to cheer the inmates and residents, observed from a second floor window and linked to a walled area nearby.
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Columbus
Columbus Wetutch
Unclear fragment on authorship of a tune and attribution
The readable text fragments mention Ergland and Abthem with references to a tune about saving a king. It cites Henry Carey and a work titled Our Attar, suggesting a dispute over authorship and attribution of a composition to its fathers. The garbled OCR lacks coherent events or dates.
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Conets Hall
Henry Carey
Trade outfit seeks to fill shelves after rough season
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a business needs from a dry goods dealer and a seller seeking to wedge back into market space after a downturn. Names, places, and concrete actions are unreadable, but the tone implies a retail revival focus.
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Commercial Club OF Capital
Washington
Krant
Aloe
United States
Miesouri
Aloes
Cermany
Eneianil
Allete
Jobe Ho Rowen
Unites States
Carter
Camden
Laclede
Opark
Phetoe
Riptey
Shannon
Tanes
Wayne
Wright
In & General Bulletin
Frank W Buffer
Nevada
Florado Springs
Cedar County
Onerola
Strait County
Osama Valley
Warsaw
Renton County
Lincoln
Cole Camp
Stover
Versailles
Morecan County
High Potot
Corthcelll
Hasselmville
R. Ll. Berry
OF. L. Moore
J WR Jeeoph
U. R. Carptom
United Railways Company of
St Lonie
Public Service Commission
St. Louis
Missouri State House
Parlin
Carthage
hKuperts
United State
Miscourt
Maserty
Gil
Schooalapee
Pullle
Vpebie Scheote
Belorn
Gorden
Hwineys
Sebuagly
Howard A. Ijase
Warretelurs
Majer
Acticul Tute
Charlies
D. Bellows
Murricle
EL. Newton
Lewiston
Bite
George W O Arnold
Setola
Lem
Nhh
Gentry
John Parker
Col WA Dallmeyer
Law General Assembly
Col Daltrever
State Pale Board
Jeo Pritchett
Mia Eourt Penitentiary
George W Morrison
Pritchett
Morrowhome
Perge
Ing
Denmark
Galicia
Poland
London
Newters
Petrograd
Galacia
Crar
Petroerad
Logt Cheriany
Civarh Denterk
Unsia
Cme
Chettmatie
Molhnd
Regi
Formien
Lara
Wee
Bardta
Outlyng Plantation
Netlae
Rameb
Norte
Vestia
Polley
Marlinger
Norta
Auto Makers
Norman Towers
Arocther Naval War Game
San Francisco
Ernest Th Hoag
Los Angeles
Rene Habit Prio
General Roofing Manufacturing Co
New York
England
University of Notre Dame
Terry
Mitchell
Weber Imp
Aute Co
Levis
Asios Biatien
Daisy Fly Killer
St. Louis Commercial College
Burgiara
Bird Alley
Ergland
Bneiteks
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