Graft and public office the private hustle exposed
A long discussion on graft in city halls and the private deals behind public service. The speaker outlines how salaries acted as cover for side contracts and kickbacks, noting that real graft often happens legally through bids and subcontracting. He contrasts petty local graft with the far larger concerns of state and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Billy
Epposntes
William ‘Skiphis- Hamme
Jisyp Os
Zeta Floser
Daniel
Lions’ den
United States Senate
Burt
U. S
City Hall
Skate No. 1
Cuba
Srail
Ho O
Ctty Council
Politics and graft in city administrations analyzed
A veteran observer argues graft persists despite reforms. He notes graft wears many faces from petty favors to large schemes, and that public officials face pressure from supporters and enemies alike. He emphasizes vigilant leadership, strong council salaries, and reform-minded press to curb corruption.
Coroner’s inquest, death of Thomas Bagby Jr.
Missouri case recounts conflicting testimony in the inquest into the shooting death of Thomas Bagby Jr. by Irvin Cartier, the girl’s brother. Cartier says he fired after a window noise, then rode to his uncle’s to report the killing. the sister Beulah and the girl deny she was in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bountsville
Thomas Bagby, Jr
Irvin Cartier
Carter
Beulah
Counterfeit $5 bills pass color reproduction claim
Federal officials in Joplin report arrest of W C Guild after $1,085 in bogus currency is seized. The notes, all $5, depict three designs and mimic genuine bank notes from St Louis Springfield and Chicago banks. Guild remains silent, claiming the bills are the most dangerous counterfeit yet issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
W. C. Guild
Neosho
Guild
State National Bank
St. Louis
National Exchange Bank of
Springfield
Fort Dearborn National Bank of
Chicago
Pedestrian Fatally Struck While Boarding Freight Train
Walter Rhodes, a young farmer from Oklahoma visiting relatives in the county, was killed when he fell under moving train wheels at the junction while attempting to ride a freight train to Dakota to harvest wheat. He was with three companions at the time.
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Palmyra
Walter Rhodes
Dakota
Rhodes
Oiklahoma
Glass Works Close Across Plants
The St Louis Plate Glass plant at Valley Park suspended operations for two weeks, affecting 10 workers. The Crystal City plant of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co employing 1,000 men closed for 20 days. Officials say about 29 three class factories nationwide will shut for 30 to 7000 days due to weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Glass Works
St Louis
St Louis Plate Glass Co
Valley Park
Pittshbure Plate Glass Co
Crystal City
United States
Publicity Campaign At State University And Columbia
Missouri University conducts a publicity campaign led by Merill Otis, publisher for State University. One hundred thousand department bulletins, along with catalogs, are mailed. Department of Journalism bulletins issued under Dean Williams supervision.
Frisco Shops Resume Full Time With 1300 Returnees
Thirteen hundred men reported back to work Wednesday as Frisco shops resumed full time. Officials expect this number to rise to about 1,800 by mid July. The American Creosoting Company's print curing ties for the Frisco system also restarted after several weeks idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Sprinsfield
American Creosoting Company
Brig. Gen Hall Dies After Civil War Career
Brig. Gen H F Hall dies at his Kansas City home aged 73 Born in Saratoga County New York He enlisted in the Civil War as a private in 1861 and was mustered out as brevet brigadier general in 1866 He reportedly led a regiment of African American troops at Petersburg and received a Congress medal for bravery
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Hall
Kansas City
H. F. Hall
Saratoga County
N. Y.Y
Times
Petershburg
Congress
Bride Weds Los Angeles Typewriter Manager in Hasty Marriage
Penelope Ferguson of West Kell moved swiftly when urgency dictated a fast ceremony. In under two hours she became the wife of Herbert D. Bolton, newly appointed manager of a Los Angeles typewriter firm.
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St. Louis
Penelope Ferguson
West Kelle Place
Herbert DD. Bolton
Los Angeles
Leckjaw Causes Oregon Boy's Death
Oregon boy Earl Bucker son of James Buecker a wealthy farmer died from lockjaw after nail wound ten days old Initial remedies failed and later complications led to convulsions and death the report notes the boy faced a fatal outcome from the injury and subsequent infection
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Oregon
Earl Bucker
James Buecker
Girl and Escort Drowned at Sugar Lake Party
In Buchanan county near Armour Junction Sugar Lake a party returning from a gathering was upset by high waves. Miss Taylor and Ben Fisher, both young, drowned when their boat capsized. Names J Parker and Ruby Redmond and others were present.
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St. Joseph
Ben Fisher
Anna Taylor
J. Parker
Ruby Redmond
Sugar Lake
Armour Junction
Buchanan County
Miss Taylor
Fisher
Hail Storm Destroys Corn Crop Near Monroe City
A hail storm eight miles west of Monroe City damaged crops but reportedly destroyed 0 acres of corn with some other crops badly affected. No other casualties or property details are provided.
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Dai
Monroe City
Peruna Restores Health Says Mrs Stroebe in Appleton
Mrs Frank Stroebe of R F D 1 Appleton Wisconsin reports a remarkable recovery after using Peruna. She describes severe health decline including sleeplessness and lack of appetite but says Peruna revived her strength and gave her a new outlook on life. She calls Peruna a rival tonic and strength builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stroebe
Appleton, Wis
Woman jokes about repeated birthday neckties
A light household quip features Mrs CalNer and Mrs Athome joking about giving the same necktie to a husband each birthday. The punchline notes he never realizes it is the same gift.
Defiance Starch Promises Better Home Laundering
The note explains fine wash goods look best when laundered with proper starch. It claims home laundering can match shop results if starch is strong enough to stiffen without thickening. Try Defiance Starch for improved appearance of laundry.
Hobo Claims Hammock Saved By Mosquitoes
Sabbubs confronts a sleepy hobo on his porch insisting the man is a benefactor for keeping the hammock in place against mosquitoes, while the hobo defends his action and wakes to their dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiere
Sabbubs
Starch Promises Home Laundry Ease and Care
With a smooth iron and Defiance Starch, you can launder your shirt at home with the same stiffness and finish as a steam laundry. It reduces wear on fabrics and offers a pleasant feel, avoiding the starch sticking to the iron.
Sounds Dubious Citizen Honest City Graft Questioned
A terse exchange questions city honesty and integrity. A visitor probes whether the city operates cleanly, while locals express pride in a graft-free reputation amid ongoing concerns.
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India
D. BK
Paul Catcutta
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Maraiva
Tokio
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TASB
Cape
Vown
U.S. A
Potter Drug Nem, Corp
Loston
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