Labor and Politics in Missouri as Labor Groups Rise
A sprawling summary of Missouri labor activity and politics, detailing union membership in the American Federation of Labor and regional labor organizations, plus official returns from recent state elections. It notes shifts in organized labor across Missouri, with figures for union branches and national affiliations, and lists gubernatorial and state office winners with vote counts.
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Bieie
Missouri
American Federation of Labor
BSO
Editarakip
Ting
Ie American Neder Hon
Unclear OCR fragment hints at construction work progress
Fragmentary text describes large stone setting and carpet edging work. Mentions 22 ton stone, contractors, senate chamber, and tasks nearing completion next week. Details are garbled and uncertain due to OCR.
Work detail at Mississippi chain gang documented
A 19th century report describes convict labor in a Mississippi work gang. Convicts, all Black men, numbered 17 to 25 per day, supervised by a single armed guard. The piece covers commuting, hours, and the apparent absence of escape attempts.
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Ty & Metortick
Gardner returns home after long California trip
Democrat Cal Gardner, candidate for Missouri governor, returns home from an extensive California tour. He praises the progressive, aggressive state platform but declines to state a firm opinion. Gardner says he is confident of election and emphasizes desire for business progress and a Democrat in the governorship. Acting Governor Painter moves to rotate police commissioners in St Louis and St Joseph amid city tensions. Major is on vacation, with executives spending time away kept private.
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Cal
Fred DD Gardner
California
Gardiner
Jude Iain” Ganiier
Miesourt
Painter
St. Louis
Stu Josseph
Pew
Governor Major
State Senator John Wallace of Arunswithix Dies at the Bore
The report states State Senator John Wallace of Arunswithix died at the bore in that place. Acting Supervisor Waanter Ramied led the following senator tiya company to the funeral. Marin of Ray, Glick of Flint, Goodson of Wa con, Mortinue of Munroe, Rogers of Audrain and Ford of Grund attended.
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John & Wallace
Soversor Waanter
Tiy Ae Company
Marin
Ray
Glick
Flint
Goodson
Wacon
Mortinue
Munroe
Rogers
Audrain
Ford
Grund
Dance Night At McClung Park Draws Jefferson City Crowd
Warden To Mee Clung hosts his weekly dance at the state owned McClung Park hall. The prison band performs in the same park area, while the venue known as Molung Mark deyeing pet len sits on land improved by Jefferson City businesses.
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Jeffersonity
Miesonr
McClung Park
Molung
Petlen
Mettune Park
Thie Atene
Jefferson City
Prisoners to Work in State Park Under Gov Pree Plan
A proposed policy would grant freedom to certain inmates who cooperate with authorities. The plan assigns prisoners to labor in a state park and directs erection of keepers bows and related facilities. The legislature is asked to endorse a similar practice nationwide.
President Warns Rail Officials in Washington Thumbs for Long Fight
President Wilson calls in four major railroad executives in Washington warning of public ownership pressure and a possible nationwide strike. Both sides prepare for a drawn out fight as railroads and unions push tactical positions and potential government action.
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Washington
Wilson
Stauriid
France
Wiaan
Pall Poarle
Portugal Entering War Tensions Rise Across Europe
A garbled wartime note suggests Portugal may join the pending conflict as ministers debate potential mobilization. The text hints at a formal call to arms and forthcoming parliamentary decisions anticipated in February and March regarding Portugal's involvement and broader allied alignments.
Workers Must Be Citizens Decree Aims Mexican Nationality Rule
A decree requires all foreigners seeking oil, mineral, or similar works in the republic to renounce their nationalities and become Mexican citizens. Foreign corporations are bound by the same, placing Mexicans and foreigners in equivalent business positions. The aim is to equalize treatment for those engaging in such enterprises.
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Mesion
Mewibeo
Prov
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Carranas Les Geeeees
J Tgent
Mexico
Adelph
Treasury
McAdeo
Hospital patient dies after fall at Colambye Hospital
Chicaro report states John Simmons 37 year old patient collapsed from the fourth floor stairwell at Colambye Hospital and died instantly. A separate Berlin dispatch notes a German submarine reaching Bretarn from the United Kingdom.
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Chicaro
John Simmons
Colambye
Geneva
Berlin
Bretarn
German Crown Prince Wounded at Verdun Front
German Crown Prince Frederick William, commanding Teuton forces in Verdun sector, has been wounded. Shell splinters and injury reported, condition described as in a critical state.
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Parie
Frederick William
Teuton
Verdun
Wilson vetoes army bill amid debate on war articles
The article discusses President Wilson vetoing a military bill and arguing for updating the articles of war. It notes retired officers sought exemption from certain rules and details political and administrative debates over the law’s modernization and enforcement.
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Rules of War Office
Teak Tornado Iils Thirteen Along Coast
Corpus Uhre Texas report of widespread destruction after a Teak Tornado along the coast. About 500 Cowboys missing, towns like Rockport and Alice listed with damages and losses including crops, homes, and livestock.
German pledge row spark disputed inquiry
A tangled report cites Secretary Lansing saying the United States may find violations of a pledge amid tensions with Germany. Dispatches describe disorder in Essen and claims that German forces violated commitments, with references to maritime actions and wartime unrest.
Robert Haron enters Hepburn primary for U S Senate nomination
Robert Haron former ambassador to France announces candidacy in the Hepob ean primary seeking the nomination for United States senator.
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New York
Robert Haron
France
United States
Washington War Briefs and Atlantic Submarine Moves
Washington reports indicate Cobb and Petts discussed wartime plans with President Witcorn in Norfolk Virginia. Britain has dispatched two submarines to the Atlantic. the depot ship Adamant and two undersea fighters were offshore Virginia recently.
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Washington
Tr Cobb
Bal Plarer
Petts
Witcorn
Norfolk
Agnra
Cantare
Ain
Great Britain
Atlantic
Adamant
Virginia
Lake Geneva Camp Seeks Strong Women in Fortify Path
A Lake Geneva program invites women to join a rigorous training camp aimed at building resilience and leadership. The initiative emphasizes empowering participants through disciplined routines and community support.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Civilize Em With A Krag Treated Sentifigally Ty
Fragmented report outlines imperial policy and governance aims amid a world power debate. References to Archipelago actions, anti colonization measures, and a projected period of government supervision appear amid mentions of various leaders and international columns. Included are notes on a looming car shortage, a Senate passage, and local church remarks alongside wartime staff references and a distant electing process.
Cheeseth Waters Reflects on War Woes and Wary Outlook
An unnamed war minister comments on current conditions, noting fatigue and cautious optimism. He cautions that progress is slow and that anxious observers fear further setbacks as the public anticipates stable recovery after years of turmoil.
Tevaa Bare Cosed Canter Gone Longvhe Tet The Peppies State
In a garbled OCR fragment a local event appears to involve Tevaa Bare and the Pep p ies state with references to Grider and Ike. The legible parts suggest a regional racing or school notice with names such as Joka and Wigtimer, but the passage is heavily distorted and no clear outcome or date emerges.
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Grider
Ike Tate
Berl Iveermiaeoer
Lwnk
Wigtimer
Food meatiered Austria Vienta-stickie peuretealds report
A garbled report describes meatiered items including poultry and goat, mentioning rabbits and camels in a Seaciowe dare. The speaker claims she observed fatias hye and references Wutwe, Meek rabttts, and Sacurtaye in a context that remains unclear.
Two Girls Injured as Car Crashes Bridge On College Street
Three people were hurt when a car drove off a 25 foot edge on College street bridge. Mrs Peart Jackeman sustained internal injuries while Miss Lola Ealfered suffered a broken arm.
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Pantie
College Street
Peart Jackeman
Lola Ete
Getestowe Factory Moves to Metropole Likely
After much dithering the Wilcon Stove plant decides to locate 18 plants at Metropole. The best new men at Metropole offered $30.60 in wages and the enterprise employs one man.
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Metropealis
Metropelis
New York Mystery: Siblings Die From Gas Poisoning Incident
In New York, Jon Gattich found his sister Mary Mactoech and her twin daughters Mary and Ada dead from gas poisoning. The deaths, considered accidental, trigger a warlike vigil by London Edward Wright who claims to avenge them. Wright reports a severe spinal injury and discharge from service.
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New York
Jons Gattich
Tie Home
Hie
Mre
Mary Mactoech
Mary
Ada
Lonton
Edward Wright
Printers Ratify Arbitration Plan Agreement
Printers from Maltimore petitioned the American Publishers' Association ratifying an arbitration plan at the close of the Fluty second annual event. The agreement aims to settle disputes in the typography and publishing sector through a formal arbitration process.
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Maltimore
American Publishers’ Association
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