Noted Tariff Debate Credits Global Causes Over Tariff
The Chicago Tribune argues the current downturn stems from global factors and war costs, not the new tariff. It contends unemployment in parts of Europe and Canada, droughts, weather, and financial tensions drive trouble, while tariff effects will take time to show and must lower living costs.
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Smooth
Canada
Germany
France
Russia
Wall Street
United States
Money Trust
Hee Nu
Americas Consumers
Congress Ends Longest Continuous Session in History
The body has been summoned to revive tariff and Democratic principles and has made progress on the Wilson era currency and banking reforms. It highlights efforts to reform obsolete financial laws while noting other notable accomplishments during this extraordinary session.
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Congress
Income Tax Not Inquisitorial In England Style
The passage explains that income tax is not inquisitorial and will be assessed at its source. In typical cases a clan with a salary faces no temptation to evade. Employers return figures to the government and deliver the tax, with various entities like factories and executors making returns. Stock incorporations pay once for all.
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England
Hanks
Triumph of the People in Wilson tariff law
The Wilson tariff law is praised as a triumph for the people over privileged interests. It aims to place essential goods like wool and sugar on the free list and reflect long effort by public opinion to overcome opposition from a few with influence. The piece calls on dissenting congressmen to justify their votes to constituents.
Postpone Hyde murder trial to indefinite date
Kansas City reports that J D Behwalter argues the county court cannot guarantee expenses for a fourth trial of Dr. B Clark Hyde for the murder of Col. Thomas H Swope. The case, set for January 12, is requested to be postponed indefinitely.
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Kansas City
B. Clark Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
J. D. Bhewalter
Taney County Plans for Road Improvements in 1914
Branson reports that county road commissioners are planning extensive improvements for Taney County roads in 1914. Springfield notes that thirteen Culling family feudists children were taken to West Plains by deputies after a night ride raid on Old Horton. Judge S P Johnson will oversee juvenile court proceedings as two women were whipped and four homes set on fire, with parents pursuing reunion to prevent separation.
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Branson
Taney Counnty
Springfield
Weat Vlains
S. P. Jounson
Juvenile Court
Old Horton
Springfield Theft Sentencing for Tatlow Crackerbox Case
Lloyd Tatlow, 45, was sentenced after a theft involving a scent box of crackerpuck. He has spent 16 days out of every 20 in jail for 20 years, according to city records.
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Springfield
Lloyd Tatlow
Tatlow
Fight over Hugh Smith estate to begin New Year’s Day
The Fulton probate fight over the $16 000 estate of Hugh Smith of Callaway County opens New Year’s Day with Judge Janes D Barnett presiding after Judge David H Harris disqualifies himself. Claimants include Wyatt J Smith of Lynchburg Winnie King of Marble Peak and Page Smith of New Orleans. They claim kinship as nephew daughter and half brother respectively. Smith lived in Callaway two years then twenty years as a blacksmith. His uncontrollable voice was noted and may influence the heirs outcome.
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Fulton
Hugh Smith
David HH. Harris
Janes D. Barnett
Wyatt J. Smith
Lynchburg
Winnie King
Marble Pry. OK
Page Smith
New Orleans
Hugh Smith Smith
Callaway County
Go Smith
Older Boys favor state training camp in Missouri
Springfield report says the Older Boys of Missouri backed maintaining a state training camp for boys at Hollister or another suitable Ocarks point. Officers elected: Hogena Souith president, Nathan Scarritt vice president, Peter Cravens secretary, Dandall Poster assistant secretary. Palayia James Fogle found dead east of town. missing since Christmas. believed mind unbalanced and wandered away.
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Springfield
Missouri
Hollister
Hogena Souith
Nathan Scarritt
Sanety
Law Peter Cravens
St. Joseph
Dandall Poster
S Louis
Palayia
James Fogle
Feild
Fogle
Mr. Fogle
Louisiana
Bis
Work Among the Heathen In Asis Students Study Christianity
Dr John R Mont told a convention of the Student Volunteer Movement in Kansas City that Asis students are eagerly and earnestly taking up the study of Christianity. The address highlighted active missionary effort and growing interest among students.
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Kansas City
Asis
John R. Mont
Missouri Woman Dies in Colorado Telegram News
A telegram from Colorado Springs to Warrensburg merchant John Thrallkill reports the death of his wife Florence Thrallkill in Colorado Springs. The brief notice notes the passing with no further details provided.
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Missouri
Colorado
Warrensburg
Colorado Springs
John Thraflkill
Mra
Florence Thrallkill
City
Old Fulton Residents Die In County
Fulton Mrs J C Reynolis a member of a well known Callaway county family dies at 7h years. Mrs Mary Harris aged 71 who with her husband John Morris had just celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary is dead here.
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Fulton
J. C. Reynolis
Callaway County
Mary Harris
John Morris
Wonderful Growth of the Canadian West
An extended reading praising Western Canada’s prairie expansion from Winnipeg, highlighting vast grain fields, cattle pasture, and thriving cities. It cites Winnipeg’s growth to 200,000 in 30 years, the impact of immigrant farmers, and a Chicago banquet speech by Mayor Lancon emphasizing grain richness and future trade potential. It notes large American farmer immigration and the welcome given to southern agriculturists as a guarantee of enduring Anglo-Saxon unity.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Parte
Chicago
Winnipe
Lancon
Jay
Best Fortune Teller and the Baron's Will Tale
The Sunday Magazine recalls Haron Agsebach’s wit as Miss de Millyans asks about a fortune teller. He replies that his last visit was to the probate court to learn about her grandfather's will, in a humorous glimpse of wealth seeking nobles.
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America
Haron Agsebach
Miss de Millyans
The
Chicago Record-Herald
Important to Moth Examine Careful Ties of Castoria
This fragment urges careful examination of Castoria, a safe remedy for infants and children, emphasizing its trusted use and origin. The text underscores ensuring proper use and verification of the product’s claims for young patients.
Pie Puns Spark Teasing Across Kitchen Table
In a playful exchange, one character notes the pie tastes stale as if from yesterday. Mrs. Hardcrust confirms the gag, joking that if it isn’t eaten today it will be tomorrow. The quip showcases lighthearted kitchen humor and linguistic wordplay.
Cruel Art of Warfare: Fort George Evacuated in Disorder
One hundred years ago General McChore ordered a rapid retreat from Fort George in Lower Canada fearing British attack. He abandoned tents and stores with precipitate haste. An indelible stain on his name followed as frost and snow complicated the withdrawal. In Newark 150 houses burned or destroyed leaving 400 women and children homeless in log huts or park wigwams.
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McChore
Lower Canada
Fort George
Newark
Is Epilepsy Conquered by New Jersey Doctor
Reports from Red Bank New Jersey claim Dr H W Perkins treats epilepsy with a remarkable method. Old cases improve and some patients say they are cured. People urged to write for a free supply from Branch 4, Red Bank NJ.
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New Jersey
Hed Bank
N. J
Perkins
H. W. Perkins
Red Bank
Pleas for Patriotism and Billing Irony
A brief, sharp exchange mocks patriotic appeals by public officials and a chorus of citizens. The official says many should serve, while one responder quips about quitting bill payments rather than patriotism.
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Harvester Trust
James Mc Bekels
Chicago Tribune
Hep
Hyde
Taney
Greene County
Four Insurance Company
Frank W Hunt
Nunteville
A. Krogdahl
United States Department of the Interior
United States Bureau of Mines
Hustevells Higbee
Elliot
Nisbeth
Macon
John Winsbeth
Get
Merle Drinkard
Western
Fletcher
Wrigley’s
Enemia
Moore
Mampheser
Sean
Sloan
Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Inc
Boston, Mass
Celeman
M. ST. Louis
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