Peace, water, light and good fellowship urged
The public calls for peace and essentials as city authorities face a choice to fund a new water plant or work with the existing company. Dr. A Leteve from Mercy Hospital proposes a tetanus remedy while Andrew Carnegie endows 10 million for a national university in Washington to advance research and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leteve
Magee Pathological Department
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
Fabious
Carnegie
Bond Victory Over Water and Light Plant Proposal
Voters approved the municipal ownership plan by 834 to 93, a decisive win that affirms the public will on water and light services. The result endorses current management of the old plant and its service to patrons, with critics deeming their chance to challenge past decisions past.
Water bond compromise debated for city hydrants and supply
A night before a waterworks bond vote a joint proposal by the Water Co and bondholders outlines charges for hydrants at 37.50 instead of 75, a standpipe, additional wells, and mains expansion. It weighs cost, debt, and profitability against city needs and four-year franchise limits amid questioned pumping capacity and water quality. The note also mentions street lighting costs at 60 per lamp annually under current arrangements.
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the Water Co
Conta
City should buy plant to save costs and avoid litigation
The passage argues that maintaining nightly schedules is costly and unreliable due to cloudy conditions. It contends the city would benefit by purchasing the plant at a usable figure to reduce expenses, improve safety, and avoid litigation for both parties.
Coal New Railroad to Marshall Through Sedalia and Miami
Sedalia Capital reports Col Strang securing funds contingent on coal deposits near the proposed line. A team of seventeen surveyors works near Longwood to test coal quality and quantity, with optimism that viable deposits will allow early railroad construction from Marshall toward Sedalia, shortening the distance to about twenty miles.
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Sedalia
Miami
Marshall
Col. Strang
Longwood
Saline
Pettis
Prompt for stringent anti anarchist legislation
A wartime tone urges rapid action against radicals. The president calls for strict measures to punish those who threaten the government and lawmakers promise immediate debate to craft effective laws. Political wrangling is rejected and swift, decisive action is demanded.
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Chicago
Czolgosz
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Marshall Republican
Marshall, Mo
Hunter
Marshall, Missouri
Gol
Crear & Hunter
Bank of Maline
Missouri
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