Poor Children to Be Clothed Divisive Vote in House Engrossment
In Jefferson City the house passed house bill No. 896 by 87 to 41 to require the St. Louis school board to furnish free shoes and clothing to indigent children aged 6 to 15, amending the original scope to exclude all persons up to 20. Opponents argued tax impact and school board uncertainty. supporters included Representative Moroney and others and the measure drew backing from the Central Trades and Labor Union of St. Louis.
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Moroney
School Board of
St. Louis
Wrvreral St. Loale
Pearcy and Bittner
St. Louie
St. Loui
Robertson
Chaney
Shhoo
Parker
Central Trades and Labor Union of
Et Loule
Precinct Option Bill Advances Through House Committee
The election committee recommended passage of a precinct option bill by a 5 to 0 vote. The drys push it to curb saloons in residential districts of cities over 2,000. It stops licenses for four years if a petition against a saloon license is filed and approved. Representative John C. Robertson backs the plan to remove saloons from St Louis and similar cities. Flood prevention measures urge Congress to finish Mississippi lowland protection. A workmen’s compensation bill modeled on Michigan’s law was introduced by Representative Wash Adams, removing the commission plan. Felix McAdams, elected to fill a vacancy, was sworn in despite Republican opposition.
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Election Committee
House
Bor
John C. Robertson
3. Louis
Wash Adams
Michigan
Felix
Piek) McAdams
End of Contract Eyetem In Sight
Senate special committee report outlines radical Missouri penitentiary reforms including abolition of the contract system, a reformatory for first offenders, electric chair for death, and state ownership of convict farms and manufacturing plants. Also noted are insurance inquiry moves, dry legislation strategy, hunting season dates, commemorative art funding, and reorganizing agriculture board with new proctor and rural loan measures.
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Missouri Penitentiary
Senate
C. P. Hawkins
Dunklin
Baby Sayre Father and Grandfather in New Photo
A new photograph shows Prince Alexander Ferdinand of Prussia, two and a half, grandson of the Kaiser and son of Prince August Wilhelm, wearing a German officer’s uniform and a medal from the Kaiser. The reason for the decoration was not stated.
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Alexander Ferdinand
Prussia
Prince August Wilhelm
World War End Warning From Early Simplified Spelling Note
The New Republic cites a piece warning that after world madness ends the harmful effects of warfare will be felt. the text hints at consequences for peace and mentions “pees” and a warning about future dangers in the eastern theater.
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New Republic
Shortage of mouth organs for troops alarms public
The Pritkh government appeals for elfts of mouth organs to aid soldiers at the front. The appeal reveals a scarce supply as nearly all popular musical instruments originate from Germany. Authorities seek a remedy by speeding importation from the United States.
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Tommy
Pritkh
Germany
A Faulty Theory of Protection Editorial Excerpt
A critique of tariff policy ridicules protectionist rhetoric and argues for tariff stability. The piece cites 1887 Dingley and Payne tariffs, noting long prosperity under stable duties, and questions why protectionists urge frequent changes. It presents a partisan view from the American Economist, official organ of the American Protective Tariff League.
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Republic
American Economist
American Protective Tarif League
Payne
Dingles
John Smiths
Denanne
Dingley
Republiccan
St Lave Republic
Backward, Christian Soldiers Met New York Post Take
In a New York Evening Post piece a writer laments the Republican split and McCormick’s defection. The article notes McCormick loyalty to Taft, then Roosevelt, and warns the party has changed while urging alignment with the electable side.
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Republicat
Taft
Hoosevelt
New York Evening Post
Figures That Are Eloquent in Woolen Trade
The text notes protective duties on woolen manufactures by the United States and details shifts in import exports. It mentions agricultural implements worth £20,000,000 sold abroad, with modifications in value of woolens and related goods. The excerpt reflects economic debate and policy impact on trade, with uncertain phrasing and damaged OCR.
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United States
Untitled Fragments Reflect On Economy And Leadership
Fragmentary OCR text recalls the panic of 226 and a president, noting a period labeled as prosperity during Mr Tattle's administration. It mentions a strong era around 1912, a foregone conclusion, and references to prosperity before a war, with unspecified events and figures.
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Rowscrull
Tattle
Wikron
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