Suffrage Bills Confront Missouri Legislature Debate
Missouri senators and committees moved to report unfavorably on a presidential suffrage measure while several other reform bills advanced. Proposals include full female suffrage with naturalization for aliens, an optional primary convention system, and constitutional amendments on pay, initiative thresholds, and local control. The home rule bill for St Louis gained favor, and discussions on property tax reform and broader state revenue plans continued amid rising living costs and a push for higher legislative compensation.
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Missouri
Capital Punishment Law Repeal Debated by Senate Committee
A Hill senate panel discusses repealing the capital punishment law, presenting opposition and reviewing the tenets of child leg with 52 bills before the joint committee, and several hours are spent debating the measure and proposed deportation provisions.
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Ballot Law Bill Moves in State Legislature
A joint bill proposes a blanket ballot law for Mieson aligned with the Hbdon ballot system. It mirrors a 1815 act later challenged as unconstitutional. Senator Moroder recently filed two measures one repealing tax remission and allowing expert guidance for the board of equalization.
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Mion
Moroder
Board of Equalisation
Missouri Tax Reform Talks Under Governor Curdner
Governor Curdner leads negotiations aimed at reforming Missouri taxation and resolving assessment issues through legislation that would fully separate state and local revenue sources.
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Missouri
Gov Curdner
McKibben Asked to File Charges Against Highway Board
A C McKibben former secretary of the highway commission, who resigned, sought to file charges with a special committee to investigate the matter. McKibben said he would file immediately, arguing many provisions of Hawes road law do not fit the commission duties. The chairman said the war had halted the work.
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McKibben
Hawes Road
Legislature debates wage and labor resolution and liquor amendment
The body refused to adopt a resolution forcing daily salary logging and time sheets for all workers, sending the measure to the committee on civil force. William J. McPherson introduced a bill to apply the federal dry amendment to Missouri, citing sportsmen concerns and discriminatory language, while liquor interests ponder a referendum under the 1908 amendment.
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Bray Dill
O'Fallon
Missouri
William J. McPherson
Grether
Judiciary
Senate resolutions urge printing 1875 debates for new constitution
A Senate passed a resolution favoring printing the debates from the 1875 constitutional gathering to aid supporters of a new constitution. Another measure would grant six months advance pay to discharged service members and three months for officers, while a third would make soliciting votes on election day a felony. Office seekers face hard luck.
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Royal Prince Hero in War Ranks Amid Clever Deeds
The article tells of a young royal count of Salemi who served as a corporal at the outbreak of war, displaying fearless courage in early battles. Despite royal status, he fought as a plain soldier, earning recognition for valor and enduring hardship alongside officers and men until retirement as a captain.
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Belgium's Queen Hliveteth in Liege receives warm welcome
Belgium's Queen Hliveteth was greeted enthusiastically in Liege as crowds cheered and flowers were presented by loyal subjects in a festive scene captured in photographs.
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Queen Hliveteth
Deserter Bravery Citations Reported In New York
Local relatives report Army deserter William Smith Wee recently returned home after being stationed in New York. He reportedly carried ten citations for bravery including the Croix de Guerre, though officials disclosed an error in his records.
Permanent Italian Headquarters for American Representatives
An article outlines plans to establish a permanent U S headquarters in Italy for American business and financial representatives. The move aims to strengthen industrial relations between the United States and Italy, with the palace near the Corey Uraherta entrance refurbished for the Italian American League and its officers to promote commercial relations and cross national cooperation. The settlement includes allocating interiors and facilities to support the delegation and related promotional activities.
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American Business and
Financal Inethtatione
Amrneg Hiver
United States
Prisoner John Kohl Dies of Pneumonia in German Camp
The obituary recounts John H. Kohl of Woodhaven New York who died of pneumonia at Camp Tuchel West Prussia after being captured September 27 and wounded twice. Despite efforts by American and French soldiers the camp lacked medicine and proper hospital facilities. Kohl’s body was buried in a cemetery holding 32000 officers and men with nine Russians and one American listed on the grave marker.
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Pittsburgh
Private Ignores Orders, Receives Fifteen Year Term
A private at Camp Meade defied orders by mishandling supplies for the Hetachrweyt kitchen and was sentenced to fifteen years in a detention facility. The case involves Private Russell Powell of Pennsylvania and other soldiers, with reports noting disciplinary actions and reductions in rank.
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Tots Hurt by Pretty Toys in Monastir War Toll
War in Monastir harms many children as Serbian hospital reports scores of youngsters maimed or killed by dud shells called pretty toys. Explosions from Austrian and Bulgarian bombardment litter streets and yards where these abandoned munitions are found.
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Lenden
Sith
Monastir
Pope’s Drakepein Ad Adds Easy Relief For Indigestion
A rugged ad style passage touts Pope’s Drakepein for stomach distress. It promises instant relief from acidity, gas, and undigested food with pleasant harmless tablets, marketed as affordable and effective in a period-voice exhortation.
FPECTIVE RHEUMATIC REMEDY Ad Claims Exposed
A damaged OCR snippet advertises a supposed remedy for rheumatic pain. It lists fake health claims and misleads readers about free offers and drug availability, including references to unnamed locations and unclear names. The fragment illustrates exaggerated marketing tactics in period advertising.
Fragmented Text Prompt in Unreadable OCR Record
A garbled OCR passage shows a partially legible quote about a person’s desire and actions. The fragment mentions an elder, a hall, and possible names, but text is severely distorted with missing letters and inconsistent spacing.
Untitled Advert Fragment on Baby Remedies
Fragmentary OCR item discusses a well known infant remedy Castoria for soothing babies. The readable portion hints at promoting relief for infants and children with a trusted laxative/tonic claim.
Fort Constipetion Milieassesa Lover and Kideey troubie
Fragmentary report mentions names and places in a garbled tale about Fort Constipetion and Milieassesa. It references Aunt Neth and Jieie with unclear actions. The readable parts hint at a curious drama involving Aunt Neth and others.
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Milieassesa
Kideey Troubie
Garteig Lea
Ade
Fragmentary Meaning From Muttered Phrases Recorded
The garbled OCR like line hints at whispered dialogue referencing individuals Anes Gereett and Gereett and a likely discussion about a person named Nard and a project or event. The text is severely corrupted, providing few clear facts, names, places, or dates to anchor a concise news item.
Not fully clear text from Leswhaville item
Fragmentary OCR note from Leswhaville recounting unclear phrases and fragmented terms. No coherent event, names, dates, or specific actions are identifiable for a proper summary.
Unclear Concession Note From a Fractured Text
Fragmentary OCR passage shows a garbled line about a concession and a street painting or paint task. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving only hints of a casual decision or plan without verifiable details.
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