Workmen Die From Electric Wire At Bevo Plant Tragedy
A Bevo plant accident left foreman Kimet Lash and several workers dead after a live rope touched a electric line while workers attempted to detach a pole cable. The rope sparked and shorted, killing the men instantly as other staff suffered severe injuries during the failed rescue. Authorities investigated the scene at the plant site and noted the victims and injured were rushed to nearby facilities.
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Lalow Kieetric Cevahie
Deren Medoivin
Foreman
Kimet Lash
Mel
Hewletines
Palmotoes
Bern
Surfield
World Wireless Message Stirs Global News
President Wilan’s address is broadcast worldwide via 34 000 miles of telegraph and cable wires. The United States government and news networks coordinated a global relay with operators in New York and San Francisco sending the address to the Orient and Caribbean capitals. George Creel led the publicity effort as hundreds of lines carried the message to provinces and colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilan
George Creel
Ie Com
Peblle Informatics
Elprese Spa
San Francisco
Orient
Colom
Wanamae Canal
Ceoral
Macy Cbipe
Washington
Altar
Submarine sinks Apapa in Atlantic voyage tragedy
London reports say the British steamer Apapa was torpedoed and sunk with heavy loss of life. About 120 passengers and crew perished or were left aboard. claims say the submarine fired on women and children as boats were used. The Apapa, 782 tons, built Glasgow 1914, belonged to the African Steamship Co. Tokio residents form a volunteer corps to guard against robbers and Bolshevik unrest in Harbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Apapa
Glasgow
The
African Bteamship Co
Tokio
Harbin
Mystery surrounds William Doone murder in Cabool area
Authorities work to unravel the motive behind a fatal shooting in Cabool, Missouri. William Doone was shot through a window while seated indoors. The incident details are being investigated as officers seek the assailant and possible connections in the region.
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William Doone
Fragmentary Notice Noted in Local Paper
An incomplete OCR item reports a shooting incident involving a teen, with garbled names and details. The readable parts indicate a fatal outcome and ongoing confusion over the identities and sequence of events.
Fragmented OCR Railings Tussle in False War Claims
A garbled OCR passage references Austria Hungary, Germany, and related declarations. It hints at war rhetoric and accusations of deception, mentioning oil, defense, and conquest. Names and clear events are unreadable, leaving a partial, incoherent fragment.
Blacklist of 1600 Firms Targets Enemy Trade
A wartime list branded about 1600 firms across 20 centres in the Americas as enemy trading associates. It bars doing business without a special license under the trading with the enemy act, detailing firms aiding Germany and states allied to it. The action, authorized by the president, aims to curb German propaganda and commerce with enemy-linked entities, with licenses separate from standard export and import permits.
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War Trade Board
Lt Ie
Latin America
Ullilice
United States
America
Announcement on Hero Land Bazaar Proceeds
The management of Hero Land bazaar announced that none of the proceeds will be donated to Russia. The bazaar supports allied war relief organizations and emphasizes aid to affiliated efforts.
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New York
Hero Land
Russia
Tidewater Paper Co. Mills Bought by New York Times Co
The New York Times Co. announced the purchase of Tidewater Paper Co. mills with an annual output of 30,000 tons of newsprint. The acquisition expands the publisher's paper supply and strengthens its manufacturing capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Times Co
Tidewater Paper Co. Mills
Harrisburg Sheep Growers Eye 60 Percent Yearly Return
The State Department of Agriculture Bulletin notes sheep growers can form a flock and achieve up to sixty percent return on investment within a year as cited by industry sources.
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Karrisburg
State Department of Agriculture Bulletin
Barracks Fire Destroys Army Structure in Kenosha
Fire of unknown origin razed a recently completed United States Army barracks in Kenosha. The building, cost $12,000 to construct and designed for 200 motor truck students, was destroyed, with investigators seeking the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha, Wie
United States Army
Romania In Arms Armistice Talks Open
War Office reports Romania ready to quit the war as negotiations for an armistice proceed. Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern and other European envoys meet to discuss terms with German and Ottoman representatives. United States signals continued support for Romania and a Balkan settlement to preserve independence and stability in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Balkan
Rueslag
Armiyilie
Princ Leopold
Matare
Srteral
Mabing Forges
Chvis
Wolgera Altri Hangay
Ferdinand of
Rogmatia
United States
Hello Girls for France unit forms for War War War
A unit of 150 telephone operators who can speak French and English will be formed under the army signal corps in France. Enlisted for the duration of the war, they will receive allowances, rations, and pay, and wear the same uniform as nurses. Applications by mail to Room 824 Mille Building Annex, Washington.
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Warthington
Enalieh
France
Army Signal Corps
Wes
Mille Building Annex
Washington
Sudgere
Carmide
Denaga
U S Pledges Respect for Swiss Neutrality
Washington states the United States honors Swiss neutrality in a message that echoes actions by other governments. The State Department notes no clear purpose beyond countering enemy propaganda as Germany signals potential land operations if American forces reach the Western Front.
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Washington
United
Mmensage
State Department
Germany
Armericas
West Front
United States
Swima
City urged to clean vice as mayor reports complaint
Kansas City officials received a letter from Secretary of War Baker urging a cleanup of vice after a complaint that vice was easily accessible to authors. In Jacksonville a wartime organizer, Frank Tekavie, an Industrial Workers of the World member, was killed in Burlington yards by a wiltch engine, dying instantly.
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Kansas City
Baker
George H. Edwards
Authers
Jacksonville
Frank Tekavie
Industrial Workers of the World
Burlington
Dartmouth Professor George Wick Dies at Home
N. H. Manover reports the death of George Ray Wick-er, professor of economics at Dartmouth College, who had served on the faculty since 1900 and died at his home.
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Manover
N. H
George Ray Wicker
Dartmouth College
Wicker
Judge Protests Court Ruling In Revat of Work Bond Case
A convoluted report from Jefferson County outlines a judge protesting a court ruling connected to a legislature boosted move involving a former member. The text references Judge Graves and others, noting a demand for formal communications and possible resignations, with discussion of who may supervise or step in during the deposing process and related recusals in a tense legal dispute over a work bond matter.
Fragmented request from Chicago committee on party locations
The text outlines a troubled note about a central party committee in Chicago, mentioning practicalities, a large warehousing region, and concerns of safeguarding against destruction. It references Adjutant General McCord and relations with Missouri officials, suggesting tension over information sharing and potential protective measures.
Missouri to Celebrate Statehood Admission Events
The public effigies of Missouri will celebrate in January and August the admission of Missouri to statehood. Chairman Wihingy ht Vainter of the Missouri State Centennial Committee and Vel Wo Lagipau, public artist wile, are arranging events. The centennial committee aims for a monster patriot meeting at St. Abaries with other celebrations planned in St. Louis, Kansas City, Sedalia, Terre Haute, and Columbia.
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Miescari
Wihingy
Ht Vainter
Perios
Missouri
Painter Sail
St Abaries
St. Lewis
Kansas City
Sedalia
Tereon City
Columbia
Federal agencies accused in wartime food control scheme
The report alleges government agencies used private individuals to collect or commandeer foodstuffs during the war effort. It cites investigations and dismissals, including a Missouri Valley case where a public utility sought electric certificates but the commission dismissed the petition and Union Electric Light and Power Co. withdrew.
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United States
Alisseurt
Bert
Hoover
Chimine
Atic Confidene
Toud
Supreme Oain
Missouri Valley
Aequis
Cupples
Elt, Heat and Power Co
Wadd Eerie
Beidhere Teo Liberal and War Bond Payments decrease pay
Word from the capital notes that wartime allotments to dependents and insurance premiums plus Liberty bond payments reduce private soldiers' monthly pay. Details mention reductions around 16 dollars to 60 dollars a month and a total near 250 dollars, with Bond totals approaching 1000 dollars.
Duty and Discontent in Wartime France Amid Submarine Talks
A fragmented report describes plans and delays affecting workers in France during wartime, detailing duties, transportation, and shifts as orders and regulations shape daily life. It mentions Jubin Bard and others near a project, along with the broader context of wartime labor and production.
Interstate rate changes affect Missouri public roads and routes
The Missouri Macifie and adjacent western routes filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission and state public service for a fare adjustment. The proposal seeks a fare of a few cents per mile affecting travel between Kansas City Missouri and St Louis Missouri and routes within the state and to and from Kansas Missouri Arkansas adjacent to Missouri.
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Western
Interstate Commerce Conmlsion
State Public Service
Kansas City
St. Lows
Missouri
Kansas
Minow
Arkan Rae
Mixsour
Convicts Escape Ring Tied to Miller Residence
A damaged report notes three convicts escaping after breaking into the Miller home, seeking pets and compensation. Gov Gardner’s son, K Gardner, returns from flying duties with a U.S. ambulance unit, recounting his wartime service and desire to join aviation corps, while recalling training at a spring court university program.
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Gov. Gardner
Witham K. Gardner
Frederick DP Gardner
Aviation Corp
Ae Thulpne Corpa
Mle Court University
Fragmentary ad copy on soap and cosmetics product names
A garbled OCR fragment describes strong alkalinity of soap, mentions CoM and La Cooke, and references dressing and a bare price line. The text is incomplete and presents as a damaged items snippet without a clear news hook or named entities beyond generic product terms.
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Ap Ciehter
Fragmentary OCR leads to garbled bid notice
Reading shows a damaged OCR page with unclear names dates and phrases. Core elements mention a person likely Montielly Cies and references to rights, books and wares amid stray words. Unable to extract full facts but preserves a single garbled public notice fragment.
Fragmented query on a misread caption of a Paris kissing scene
The text appears garbled with misread words about Edith and a young Frenchman. It seems like a distressed dialogue with phrases asking why a mother did not tell him to stop and a mention of a Frenchman.
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Edith
Not Amy Onion Im Learning Te Mitch Therm
Jadyn reports a cryptic remark about learning, reflecting confusion over a message. The quoted line hints at miscommunications during a discussion about a topic or person named Mitch. Further context is needed to determine intent or outcome of the statement.
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Mitch Therm
Jadyn
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