Missouri Capitol at 70 percent complete says bonds will finish
Jefferson City reports the Capitol project is over 70 percent done with $1.5 million spent that year and $600,000 still in hand for furniture. Bonds will cover final costs as completion targets an early dedication. New York took 33 years, Missouri aims for about a decade from start.
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Comileeton
New York
Capitol
Nicmoi
Minnesota
Wheewnein
Town
Arkansas
Bid Round Sets State Finance Tone Across Banks
Bankers in 81, Louis and Kansas City institutions dominate bids to place state surplus funds for four years. With bids from 51 per cent to 425 per cent, the Bank of Ellington won a share of $65,000, while Central Missouri Trust Company claimed a portion. The average interest on loans runs 2.74 per cent, below recent four year levels.
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Louis
Kansas City
Genral
Bank of Ellington
Reynolds County
Jefferson
Ily
Om Mghieth
Miasouri Trust Company
President Wilson declares breaking with Germany urges peace faltering
President Wilson warns Congress that the United States is nearing war as Germany’s submarine warfare threatens neutral shipping. He details diplomatic exchanges, cites dangers to American lives, and vows to defend liberty and justice while seeking peace if possible. The address underscores severed ties with Germany and the need to protect seamen and citizens on the high seas.
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von Efeem
Ienth
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United States
Germany
Oran
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Alllee
Hawk
Wa Morah
Cirent Pritam
Apri
Cherian
Lassadienr
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Amimenader
Berlin
Nerty
High
Ftll
Senate
Scattering Joy and a Chaotic Street Scene
The fragment blends a quote about scattering joy with a humorous street moment. A child mocks a man speaking to a banana peel while a patron objects to a reserved table and acts to move it. The text pairs Emersonian notion with comic urban chaos and character dialogue.
Cryptic Dialogue on Life and Death in Plain Speech
A terse exchange contrasts survival and failure with a Japanese telephone directory metaphor. The dialogue hints at fate and truth with a cryptic line about a name meaning death, ending with an unfinished witty remark about Bright and Dull.
10 Million Ready to Take Up Arms Across Nations
A newspaper summary notes a public defense estimate showing nearly 18 million U S men aged 18 to 45 could be mobilized if needed, with provisions for those 64,000 yearly volunteers and potential adjustments under various standards. It discusses Germany’s response to submarine warfare and Latin American diplomacy, and mentions a New York event on a beef dinner addressing high living costs.
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New York
United States
Tsecutife
Minh Als
National Defence
Thie
Cernien
Sentiment to abandon inauguration on March 1
Official quarters show a strong move to skip the March 1 inauguration ceremony and have the president take the oath in the White House on Sunday, March 4, though no official decision has been made.
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Washington
White Houses
Troops chase Salazar to Sabinal in Texas action
Troops of the 6th United States Cavalry arriving at Columbus report a detachment of the 11th Cavalry has been sent from Ascension to Sabinal where rebel leader Salazar was reported with 400 men.
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Salazar
Paso
Tes
United States Cavalry
Columbus
Ascension
Sabinal
Taft Urges Conscription In Wartime Address
Former President William Taft urged universal conscription for New York to build up an army for immediate defense and the future. He spoke at an address advocating strong national defense as the war intensified.
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Taft
New York
William Taft
League
Eace
Mint Guard Sought as 500 Million Absent
Denver superintendent Colao Thomas J. Annear stated there is 500 million dollars in the mint and he wired Washington requesting a company of regular troops be assigned as special guard. An ice breaker blast at Archangel killed or feared to have 36 crew.
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Charlee G. Revello
Mie
State Senate
Sam B. Cook
Jon Revelle
Supreme Bench
Elliatt W. Major
Revolio
Middle West
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Chicago
Pierbir
Toronto
Canada
Missour
Revelle
Frank HL. Farris
Denver
Colao
Thomas J. Annear
United States Mint
Washington
Petrograd
Techeltouskine
Archangel
Chile
Government rail lines cut force to be reduced
Mexico City report states Felipa Poescar dor director general after a tour of systems announces the government railroad employee force will be reduced materially in the near future.
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Mexico City
Met
Felipa Poescardor
Health and Frontline Struggles in Trenches and Towns
The text describes hardships on the war front with emphasis on health conditions and threats. It mentions efforts to monitor disease, military medical provisions, and the impact on troops and civilians. References to soldiers, shelters, and the need for sanitary measures appear amid battlefield strains.
Glitched Ad Prompts Girl Blush Absence
An unclear advertisement fragment notes a girl who cannot blush. The garbled text suggests a faulty headline or misread copy with missing context about a person and event. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable from the readable material.
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