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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
6
Missouri crop prospects brighten with corn and wheat expectations. Reports cite favorable weather, potential record corn yields near 12 bushels per acre, and wheat harvest prospects. Officials note reduced winter losses and rising school funding from state revenues, while oil and factory inspector appointments are discussed.
Examiners report irregularities in beef accounting and requisitions at the prison led by former Warden McClune. They cite Requisition No TON78, involving oranges, lemons, plums, and related items, and urge a new bookkeeping system after comparing 24,736 pounds of beef reported with 16,226 pounds in inventory. Former inspectors John P Gordon, John T Barker, and Edwin P Deat sit on the prior board.
Missouri railroads ask for freight rate increases from 15 to 100 percent and a blanket 15 percent rise on all class and commodity rates. University of Missouri expands military training from one to two years beginning with the 1917-18 session opening September 17, with Regular Army officers leading the program.
Cole County leads under the Mawes road provision with an application to the State Highway Department for federal aid to extend twenty five miles of roads. State Engineer Graham notified the U S District Engineer at Omaha that the state is ready to proceed with a federal project. The plan calls for a thirty foot graded road between ditches and a rock and gravel construction system.
Governor Gardner releases figures claiming total expenses for the state. He says the draft effort saved money by employing officials who donated their services. In An drain County the registration process reportedly proceeded without government costs.
Balance in Misvaeur state treasury remains high though slated for depletion by a third after the annual distribution of the state school month. On May 41, 1917, balance stood at 64 409.19836. Receipts during June totaled 924 759.99 with disbursements at 1 358 731.94 leaving a June 20 close balance of 9 005 155.41. Funds include general revenue 941 995.4, state school 2 016 409.94, fame and fish protection 12, capital road 443 228.36, capitol funding 666 761.55. Prison earnings for the month were 74 c7.68.
Gov. Gardner received a $1000 check from the Pullman Palace Car Company to aid Missouri Red Cross fund. He handed the check to the Jefferson City Red Cross fund Auditor to Dunklin County. State Auditor Hackman had no official knowledge of Dunklin Com accounts amid a reported 10 shortage by a former county official and said accountants were sent per county court resolution to audit the books. they have just arrived and will report in coming days.
In Copenhagen the German government’s June 25 crop prospects report drew sharp critique in the Heidhetag Ways and Means Committee. Speakers said it misled the public, raising unrealizable hopes as Prince von Sohoenalys Carclath, a farmer and National Liberal, argued the article misrepresented the facts and could misguide the populace about future yields.
A group of Madrid senators and deputies urged immediate parliamentary action for provincial autonomy. They warned they would call Parliament members to meet on July 19 if the government did not respond. Ninety nine Liberal members also backed Count Romancnes's international policy.
Springfield records show sixty infant paralysis cases in the first six months of 1917 with twelve deaths. The numbers reflect the surge of infantile paralysis in Illinois during this period.
Federal grand jury in New York is expected to indict roughly 100 people charged with complicity in plots to spark rebellion in British India. Meanwhile the Russian Mission in New York was escorted through Battery Park draped in Entente colors as the Russian War Commission arrived, its banners visible in the streets.
In a two column analysis Cap von Miran argues the United States must be prepared for a prolonged struggle. He asserts American troops and aviators will join British and French forces, potentially reshaping the Western Front status and influencing decisions as submarine pressure rises.
Two suspects linked to German espionage rings are held on treasurer and covert operative charges. Authorities describe Carl Herren and Meilan Matre as alleged agents in U S government circles with ties to Franz von Papen era networks.
Chinese capital in danger as forces of Chang Heun oppose Republican troops. Small American and Japanese units attempt to advance from Tien Tein but may be delayed at Chabe Heun. Keewhane elected temporary president of the Republican government to lead military governors opposing restoration of the monarchy.
London, Eng Henri Franklin Bouillon reports from Europe outlining France's dire manpower loss. He cites 7,000 men mobilized with many dead or incapacitated, and notes Allied nations such as Russia Romania England bearing heavy war costs. He urges US Congress to engage in interparliamentary conferences this fall and calls for more manpower.
Twenty five labor leaders led by Jacob Panken meet to organize a conference aimed at preserving workers rights and standards as they oppose conscription and Gompers. They claim Gompers has betrayed labor rights and sided with capital while defending their movement against his AFL leadership.
Lendon England Andrew Bonar Law as exchequer announced in the house of commons approval to permit brewing in the quarter ending Sept 30 an extra beer amount not exceeding 22 1 3 percent of the quarter's existing allowance. New York Greeks at a Mass meeting pledge to confront Germany. League of Greek Liberals supports Veniselou and vows to back Greece in the war effort.
Chicago Day Book, the adless daily, halted publication. St Louis leader James H Cloud was elected president and Arthur L Roberta of Kansas City named secretary of the National Association of the Deaf in Hartford Connecticut.
In a pitched battle Deputy Sheriff Andrew Shep perd killed Charles Wise and Abra ham Bane and wounded John Sams. Shepperd fired three shots. His adversaries died in a fusikade.
Eddie Burgess a full blood Creek Indian reportedly broke the world roping record in Henryetta Oklahoma by roping and tying a wild steer in 22 percent seconds, lowering the previous mark by one half second.
Representatives of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board journeyed to Washington to confer with Secretary Houston on stimulating production and controlling prices.
Charles H. Moyer president of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers says the I W W controls Bisbee Arizona and the local charter will be revoked.
President Wilson proclaims and embargo on essential commodities for India and other allies. The order pins limited exports to licensed shipments through the Export Council while allies receive supplies only where feasible. The move aims to balance war needs with allied duty and domestic production.
Walter and Pred Adsense, brothers, both armed, have taken refuge in the Ware County West Virginia mountains. Authorities pursue them as fugitives, while the pair resist registration demands and face charges related to refusing to register.
In New York Harbor thirty five rain Jedon Dutch weesels protest as the Mritieth embassy refuses to leave safe sailing permits. The action is believed to aim at halting grain shipments to Germany by preventing leakage of grain supplies.
Washington department of labor hosts hearings starting July 26 to discuss tentative rules and regulations for enforcing the child labor law that takes effect September 1. Officials outline compliance steps for employers and protections for minors as the new regime begins.
A 6900 ton Leyland liner, the Leyland Inner Cestrain, long in the Roxton Liverpool service, has been sunk by a German submarine. Cable advices received in Boston report the loss.
The Federal Bureau of Mines reports that last year the value of munition factory output in the United States exceeded 700 million dollars.
General James Parker has been designated commander of the Southern Department. Parker has been acting department commander since General Pershing left.
Twenty men were held for Paterson New Jersey charged with failing to carry registration cards after an anticonscription meeting of the Paterson branch of the American Union against militarism.
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