Overcharge suit against 12 railways in Jefferson City case
Barker sues twelve trunk line railroads for 2 million dollars each in a case heard in the Supreme Court over bond coverage and liability. Judge Davia ruled a 10 thousand dollar bond filed in federal court sufficed to cover costs, Barker appeals as ministers clash over a graduation address by Frank H Parris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Barker
Hin Orlatante
12 Railroad Companion
Supreme Court
Chicago
Jeffersonity
Frank H Parris
Phelps County
Parris
Echaw Board
Minteterial Alliance
Kev A R. Liverett
Senate
Echons Board
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
State convention resolutions urge rail rate study and hotel law push
The TFPA of Min court passes resolutions backing the public service commission review of railroad valuations and rate adjustments and urging an exchangeable 1000 mile book for $20. They call for introducing a hotel inspection bill in the next legislature to regulate smaller hotels. Also notes the anti trust testimony in St Louis set for Planters Hotel and a convict escape on a prison train.
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Public Service
Mincourite
Raine
Beth
Parker
American Baking Company
S J. Louis
Wil
Planters’ Hotel
St Louis
Henry Lamm
Supreme Court
Missouri Day celebration links San Francisco and Jefferson City
Missouri Day at the Panama-Pacific exposition drew state officials from Jefferson City and San Francisco in a long distance celebration. A 2300 mile telephone circuit linked the senate chamber to the fair grounds as Gov Major and Lt Gov Painter exchanged greetings with Missouri officials. The event showcased Missouri representation while praising the Hell Telephone System and transcontinental service. The report also covers court actions, antitrust cases, and notes on former Gov Hadley and public utilities scrutiny.
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San Francisco
Jefferson City
Missouri
Senate Chamber
Stonen
Major
Painter
Minsouri Capitol
McNatt
Commission
Supreme Court
Gor Major
Ble
Senator Stone
California
Hell Telephone System
Italine
No More Insomnia Aids Disconsolate Bridegroom Tale
A humorous serialized tale follows Jarman and Higby as insomnia haunts them after marriage. Higby sleepwalks and jokes about matrimony while Jarman, newly wed, laments sleepless nights from dinner dances and social obligations. Betty plans a secret moonlit escape as fatigue overpowers him.
Too Much for Judge Gary in a Chicago Billiards Duel
Young lawyer Martin meets Judge Gary on his first Chicago arrival. A billiards match follows with a blend of humor and skill as Martin battles a wary Gary. The contest, played to thirty four points, tests nerves, precision, and pride as both players push for a decisive finish.
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Martin
Chicago
Gary
Promores
Cary
Meure
Otrake
Clirteleever
Turtle Trial Ends With Hanging Fanciful Moral
A marsh tale recounts a troublesome turtle tried by a court for murder. The shell defended his neck as judges prepared the noose, the turtle smirking at the failed execution. The fable concludes with a moral about bribed juries and clever lawyers.
Sentry Challenges Near Army Camp In Norland
A night watch near a wartime army camp reports repeated challenges as unseen figures approach. The snippets show a sequence of replies naming units such as Coldstream Guards and Forty Ninth Highlanders, with a Canadian quip. the incident is described as an informal intruder encounter.
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Rnogland
Fragmentary quotes reflect political and social satire
The readable fragments touch on class and service charges, reformers in office, marital partnership, India's cotton crop, and honest maps. Notable bits include a hotel charge question, a view on reformer governance, a spouse's role, and a lender’s concern tied to an honest map.
Fragmentary editorials and idle verse on spring mood
A garbled OCR style piece comments on an editor and a reader's idle verse about spring and country life. The text hints at misdirected interest in cough medicine and press stalls to boost demand, reflecting fragmented newspaper content.
Pete the Aied Man and the Morning Breakfast Tale
A rough narrated scene centers on Pete the Aied man known for enormous appetite. He eats a heavy breakfast then visits a neighbor to help with chores before the family rises. The farmer asks about breakfast as Pete responds in a garbled, odd fashion.
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Higby
Ike
Jaxman
Potter
Jaiman
Merty
Jasman
Palm Head
Betty
Pete
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Malaria Defense
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Cholera and malaria tonic asserting quinine and iron boost immunity. It markets the product as a malaria remedy and health builder with a printed formula on the label and claims of zero cost in the offer.
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GROVE
A One Sided Definition of Neutrality
A quoted diplomat defines neutrality as a liberated, disinterested mind that permits no doubt about the controversy he represents being worthy of full support. The passage presents a sharp, opinionated stance on neutrality in diplomatic conduct.
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Lev Erate
The Modern Way. A man cant drown his sorrows
The fragment hints at a statement about a man unable to drown sorrows unless he meets a submarine, a nonsensical line suggesting a broken OCR or garbled text. No clear person, place, or event emerges from the readable portion.
Man’s wife called his better half in a saying
A fragment notes a Pa remarks that a man’s wife is his better half and adds a remark about some man’s wife. The line reflects a folk saying attributed to a父 figure and hints at regional humor.
Woman recounts relief from illness with Pinkham remedy
Mrs Joseph Aselin of Minneapolis describes two years of monthly pains and fatigue after childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her strength and health after taking three bottles. She invites others to write for confidential advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Aselin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pimkharm
Mre
Joseph Aselin
Fourth Avenue
Mumm
Lydia E.pinkham
War questions debate ends with final finish
Fragmentary text references a debate on war questions and a desire to hear both tides of the discussion. It appears to capture a discussion about concluding the wartime deliberations with a final answer or finish. No clear dates, places, or named entities are readable.
Somber Quip On War And Peace Talks
A weary exchange weighs the end of the war against the risk that peace negotiations could spark a new conflict. The dialogue hints at longing for quick resolution and concern over fragile diplomacy.
Life of a Grinding Toll Quoted in Dialect
An excerpt presents a terse exchange about life being hard and tiring. The speaker uses a regional cadence to express struggle, framing daily toil as a grinding, unavoidable burden.
Tour Own Pro Ogi et Will Tell Ter and Marine Fre
Obscure OCR fragment mentions Ter and Marine fre Nemes Bea with a boastful line about water and beer. No clear event dates, places, or persons beyond vague proper nouns. Summary focuses on fragmentary claim and beverage reference.
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Ter & Marine
Bea
Greaa
Waert
Obieagea
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