Missouri September crop report shows price shifts and output
The report from the U S Department of Agriculture outlines September forecasts for wheat corn oats and potatoes with price averages and prior year figures. It notes a plotted arson at Oberman Manufacturing involving a burn and electricity cuts, implicating a broader prison plot with 100 workers employed at the factory.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
United States
Bureau of Cropeatimates
Shoe Industry Growing in Missouri Factories and Wages
Advance data from the 1816 Red took of the bureau of labor statistics shows Missouri’s boot and shoe sector expanding. In the year to June 30, 1914, 64 factories in Missouri produced $55,148,100 in footwear, led by St Louis, with employment of 16,477 earning $7,078,660. Women and girls made up nearly half the workforce, earning $8-$18 weekly, with some paid 5 to 30 dollars weekly. The state’s shoe network includes Kansas City, St Joseph and several towns, while branches feed four St Louis wholesale centers. State funds paid $8,682.10 in interest to numerous banks for August.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Missouri
St Louis
St Towle
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Washington
Jefferson City
Desoto
Brookfield
Kirksville
Moberly
Hermann
Union
Cape Giramdeau
Hannibal
S. Louis
St. Louis
Sallin in County Jail Awaiting Preliminary Hearing
Henry Sallin, son of Joveyn Sallin, a farmer near Linn in Depge county, is in Ole county awaiting a preliminary hearing on a charge of killing his brother Albert Sallin in Jefferson City. Sallin appeared before Justice Fromne and pleaded not guilty. Lack of lawyer and preparation caused postponement.
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Henry Sallin
Joveyn Sallin
Linn
Depge
Ole
Albert Sallin
Jefferson City
Sallin
Justice Fromne
Governor orders special elections for two vacant senatorial seats
Governor Major issued writs for special elections in the Sixth and Twenty eighth district to fill vacancies caused by the deaths of Col. William H. Phelps of Carthage and Dr John S Wallace of Reytesville, both former senators. The opertal elections will be held the day of the general election.
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Major
William H. Phelps
Carthage
John S Wallace
Reytesville
St Louis man freed by habeas corpus ruling
Martin Panforth of St Louis was sentenced to four years for fraudulent registration and released from the state penitentiary after a habeas corpus petition before Judge Jack State of the Cole county circuit court. His sentence would have expired October 1, but he argued a 30 day jail stay in St Louis after supreme court affirmation should be deducted. Judge State agreed and ordered Panforth released.
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Martin Panforth
St Louis
State
Jack State
Cole County
Panforth
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Juge State
Dacforih
Registrations of Automobiles in Missouri Reported
Registration figures show Missouri issued about 6,000 automobile licenses this year with Kansas City leading in issuances. Data indicates a sharp rise from prior periods and notes strong growth in urban areas while rural compliance remains varied. Local officials urge continued adherence to licensing requirements as registration volumes climb.
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Missouri
S&s
Louis
Kansas City
Military Commission Citations for Junior Officers
Commissions issued for multiple officers across regiments and troops with ranks ranging from second lieutenant to first lieutenant. Notable names include Alex HW Skinker Second Lieutenant First Regiment and John Bo Hatteld First Regiment with lieutenant ranks. July and June rank dates noted for several others in various battalions and medical corps.
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Leutenant
Mily
Clarence W Schnelin
Wat
John Bo Hatteld
Medical Corps
James F. Innes
Super J. Johnson
Hoger T Sernon
Ratery
Folger
Hinde
Escape and recapture of Henry County burglar inmate
About four weeks ago Wesker Olsement, a Henry County convict serving two years for burglary, escaped from the prison yard. He was hunted down by a prison officer near Evict miles west of here. He was made to break rocks with a ball and chain on his ankle to slow him if he attempted to flee. He did leave with the ball and chain still attached and has not yet been apprehended.
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Wesker
Henry County
Here
Missouri's 40 meat plants burn and prison fire hits state
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report notes Missouri hosts 40 meat packing plants with nearly 4,448 workers and about 2.5 million dollars in salaries. A fire at the Central Broom Company plant in the state penitentiary caused about 10 thousand dollars in damage and authorities say convicts set it. This is the fifth fire in two months, with an earlier blaze causing about 50 thousand dollars. Guards were placed on duty after flames were found. The Central Broom Company operates under a contract system.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Misouri
Central Broom Compary
State Penitentiary
Central Broom Company
Srstem
Congress Halts Notable Session Ends After Nine Months
Washington outlines a nine month long adjournment of Congress after a period of focused work on appropriations and pending bills. President Wilton indicates the break preserves momentum for future action on labor, railroad issues, and anti corruption measures, with costs and obligations noted for the coming session.
Seecks Pro German Inquiry Stirs Congressional Debate
Washington figures challenge the GermAn influence narrative as calls grow for a congressional inquiry into pro German networks. The discussion centers on election influence and the possible role of organizations linked to the American embassies conference and protective committees. Gardner notes a suspected central fund and plans to target concession districts.
Atlanticity Tablet Promises Safer Medicine Form
A new tablet shape unveiled at the American Pharmaceutical Association convention aims to reduce risk in dosing. The device is described as a peculiar form said to minicize danger to users and improve accuracy in administration.
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American Pharmaceutical Association
Panama Canal traffic and paper price report
Eleven ships passed the Panama Canal on Friday amid near completion of dredging at Cocaracha. A Davenport newspaper notes rising print paper costs with rates climbing from 40 to 1230 per ton and a new price of 120 dollars for print paper.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Cocaracha Bee Born
Davenport
Iowa
Illinois
Railroad Extension Near Kettle Rapids to Hudson Bay Rail
The railway project plans an extension toward the Hudson Pay line near Kettle Rapids. It aims to bring the closest rail connection to the North Pole region, projecting a major expansion for trade and travel.
New London Hears Battle Over Eight Hour Law Conferees
A New London meeting aimed to map action on the eight hour law after railroad leaders warned Congress to delay. Truesdale urged early law passage while rail allies argued for delaying and rejecting new constraints amid labor pressure. News notes weigh proposals and political maneuvering in the capital.
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New London
New York
United States
Oleals
Sinn Fein Movement Grows Amid War News
A correspondent notes Sinn Fein gains in Ireland with the movement spreading across counties as the rebellion gathers momentum. In Washington, Congress passes hundreds of bills and resolutions while states must organize highway departments to access federal road funds. London reports salvage plans for ships lost at sea and Germany delays a general wartime election to prolong the Reichstag’s life.
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Heland
Sinn Fein
Eguth
Junta directs Villa plots near Vaso Texas as revolution looms
A terse report from Vaso Texas states a revolutionary junta directs Villa plots and warns of action by a western railway militia under Peacho Villare. The city faces tensions as arrests and moves against neutral laws are anticipated, with military figures present and expected railway disruptions.
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Texas
Peacho
North Western Railway
Ville
Villa Eludes U S Scouts in Mexican Theater
Reports on Villa’s movements through the Santa Clara canon and La Garita remain unconfirmed by district investigations. General Pershing announced his return to Gala headquarters after inspecting American camps in Mexico and finding troop readiness, equipment, and transport lacking in morale and logistics.
Post Office Order Seeks Immediate Reinstatement of Militia Discharges
Washington orders reinstate immediately all post office department employees discharged from the militia without waiting for departmental approval. Dry navy rules apply though new guests aboard the presidential yacht present. New London and congressional mentions appear in a garbled community notice.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Reneral
New London
Econ
Daniele
Fasters Gut to Celling Dies in Hannibal Tale
John A. Pollard, in Hannibal Missouri, believed to be unbalanced, fastened a shotrun to the celline in his bedroom and pulled a triexer with a long string, leading to his own death. The account states his passing by his own action was successful.
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Hannibal, Mo
John A. Pollard
Teachers Return to Duty in New York Schools
Thousands of teachers in New York report for duty despite gaps in infantile paralysis epidemic coverage. Schools reopen with staff resuming work as public health notes remain incomplete.
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New York
Note Threatens British Vessels Over Pacific Retaliation
Washington officials draft measures to press Britain after pending retaliation powers. State Department and Secretary Lansing signal a hard line to curb British shipping in American ports if retaliation proceeds.
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Washington, D C
State Department
Perendore Gemendeo
Viritain
Ateercan Business
Congréss
Fractured OCR narrows to local incident at Glen's Ham
A fragmentary report describes a male and a mine manager named Martios Pvery Ulie stepping from shrubbery onto a roadway near Glen's Ham. It mentions an attempted rescue, speeding machine movement, and a fall, with unclear details and several garbled names.
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Ulie
Glen's
Ham
Tharre Giles
Lee Narain
Rankins
Paul Iekems
Ras Iim
Rentia
Unclear OCR Fragment Reaches Main Headquarters
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Dulga, Ferdinant, and a crowed place near a main headquarters with a reference to the German topic. No coherent event or names can be confirmed. material appears incomplete and ambiguous.
Willams College opening postponed due to illness
The opening of Willams College has been postponed for two weeks because of an outbreak of Infantile paralysis. Residents near the border regions of Yaqui and surrounding ranches face disruption as the epidemic affects travel and community events.
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Willsacstows
Willams College
Story in Leslie: Cupid, Wesmar, and Mystery Groom
In Leslie Arkansas an unusual tale involves a 4 year old girl miswritten as a cupid themed incident. The report mentions figures named Clint Griffin and Mre Wolf of Achey with references to two w ere and an old freident, suggesting garbled OCR text from a local notice.
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Ark
Clint” Griffin
Leslie
Cupid
Wesmar
Mre
Wolf
Achey
Civilian Cruise Ends After John Paul Jones Voyage
Navy department orders terminate the John Paul Jones training voyage after a highly successful civilian cruise. The program enrolled 24 percent civilians in training since August.
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Washington
Navy Department
Electrocution in Cleveland Home Ironing Incident
August Teury, mother of two, was electrocuted while using an electric iron in her Cleveland home. The tragic accident occurred as she prepared meals and care for her children. Local authorities are investigating the event and notifying relatives.
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Cleveland
August Teury
Twe
Five Tribes Indians Pay Federal Income Tax
Ninety nine fully taxed Indians in the Five Tribes of Oklahoma are paying federal income tax according to an official announcement. More Indians are expected to be added to the list before year end.
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Muskogee
Oklahoma
Liege Defender Defiant in Letter to Daughter
General Leman, famed Liege defender, writes to his daughter that a bee will be transferred to Ghvciteerland and that he will not accept favors from the Germans, signaling steadfast resistance despite pressure.
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Liege
Paris
Leman
Gvciteerland
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