Western railroads cut passenger service one third
The western railroads from Chicago to the Pacific coast will cut passenger service by one third starting Monday December 8 amid coal shortages. Mail and express trains stay, but extra trains are planned for holiday traffic. Governors plan to seek federal coal shipments to ease shortages and consider six and a half hour workdays. Cold weather worsens conditions as Calumet steel district faces shutdown without new coal supplies. Local mine seizures are discussed as Kansas and Missouri governors act to secure coal.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
United States
Lowden
Islnois
St. Louis
Middle West
Calumet
Muiir
Allen
Kansas
Bart County
Gardner
New Trust Company Opens to Business in Moberly
Randolph Counts Trust Co opened its doors today attracting cordial crowds. The new building featured attractive decorations and safety deposit facilities while Miss Thelma Packwood handed out carnations to visitors. Patton Addings and staff conducted brisk business as banks and firms sent flowers and best wishes.
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Randolph
Trnat Co
Theo
Mtscle
Bath
Thelma Packwood
Patton Addings
Moberly
Brill Buys Controlling Interest to Transform Capima Daily
Walter J. Brill, longtime advertising manager of the Sedalia Democrat, purchased a controlling stake from M. Harrison in the Capima and converted it from an afternoon to a morning paper. Brill is known as a republican.
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Sedalia Capital
Walter J. Brill
Sedelia Democrat
3. M. Harrison
Capima
Trom
Brill
Weather note on tonight and tomorrow's precipitation
Tin settled weather tonight and tomorrow with rain and snow in the east and south portions tonight. Colder tomorrow in the northwest and extreme north region with a cooler trend overall.
Warrants Out for 97 Miners Union Leaders Charged
Indianapolis dispatch reports warrants issued nationwide for eighty four official leaders of the United Mine Workers and thirteen local presidents. Accused of violating the Lever Act and anti trust provisions, they face hearings Tuesday morning as part of a government case led by Attorney General Palmer and aided by C B Ames. Special agents have been active since November in coal field investigations.
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Indianapolis
Ddec
United Mine
Johan
Thre Lee
United States Marshall
Lewis
Specill Ig
Clinton
Indiana
Washington
D. C
Wee
Palmer
C. B. Ames
United Mine Workers
Anderson
Justice Department
Garfield
Jeagug
Ney
Levey
Stdek Anonced Io
Cunates
A. AB. ‘Anderson
Slack
Congress
Sinck and Sims
Wjnited
Atreast Court of Appeals
A. B. Anderson
Death, the Bereaver Calls Loved One Away
Death takes a beloved wife and mother at fifty one. Surviving are husband Fred Rentchlar two daughters M George W MeLoney of Springfield and Bettie Jane MeLoney, one son George Arthur Rentchler, a granddaughter, two sisters Mrs Johns Larkin and Mrs John Hock. Remains moved to 11 South Williams Street for farewell, with funeral and interment in Springfield on Saturday.
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Wail Atoler
St. John's Church
Tles
Bpard Woodbine Camp
Springfield
Billie Fleming Injured at School
Little Billie Fleming son of Mr and Mrs Will Fleming of West Logansureet was hurt at school this afternoon when a stick perforated his mouth and wounded his throat. He was taken to Woodland hospital for treatment. Miss Dorothy Ash is improving after a week at home with a severe cold.
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Tittle
Billie Fleming
Will Fleming
West
Logan Sureet
Woodland Hospital
Dorothy Ash
War end resolution hints at Villa betrayal prize offered
A late wire from Washington reports a joint resolution declaring the war at an end was introduced by Representative Tinkhans of El Paso. Supposedly Villa was betrayed by his own men, with a 50 000 peso reward discussed for Parral’s capture, but confirmation was lacking. Also noted are resignations in Washington and unrest over domestic servant strikes, plus coal supply concerns and advice to use Pennsylvania semi anthracite to ease shortages.
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Washington, D. C
Tinkhans
el Paso
Cem
Francisco Villa
Iten
Laken
Parral
Hedal
Tuel
Pennsylvania
Missionary Society Meeting at Fourth Street Church
The Missionary Society of the church on Fourth Street will meet tomorrow afternoon. Election of officers is on the agenda along with a special program.
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The
Missionary _Society
Fourth Street
M. BE
Ghuren
Martial law discussed to move coal supply in Kansas
Dec 4 dispatch reports Kansas and Oklahoma officials debating martial law to force coal shipments. Governor Allen of Kansas and Governor Robertson of Oklahoma consider state-employed volunteers to operate mines and move coal amid coal shortages and railroad cooperation talks. Local officials, railroad workers, and mine operators weigh potential labor disruption and legal authority as tensions rise.
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Kan
Kansas
Ader
Santa Fe Awitchmen
Nandie
Allen
Draintien
Putsine
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Robertson
Jewell Ross Smith Dies at Home at Farrar Street
Jewell Ross Smith died early this morning at her parents home on Farrar Street. She was born in 1907 and spent her life as a sweet, dutiful child growing into young womanhood. A member of the First Christian Church since 1917, she leaves her parents a sister and a brother. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at the Pitsy Christian Church conducted by Revs. Gillihan and Henson, with burial in Oakland.
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Jewell Ross Smith
Ross'Smith
Farrar Street
Jewell
First Christian Church
Mare
Alon
Young
Whiting
Chester
Moberly
Gillihan
Hen‘son
Oakland
Elks Cancel Evening Dance After Unclear Situation
Ell ensemble notes from the Elks club indicate tonight or tomorrow’s dance is canceled until a local issue is resolved. The group plans to resume activities once the matter is settled.
St Louis Republic Sold to Globe-Democrat
The St. Louis Republic, Missouri’s oldest newspaper, is defunct after selling to the Globe-Democrat. The move leaves the Democratic party without a metropolitan paper in the state, with weeklies and small dailies expected to carry on the doctrines once delivered by the Republic.
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St. Louis Republic
Missouri
Globe-Demiocrat
Auill
Democracie
Democrate Party
War fears rise as US contemplates action against Mexico
Washington reports indicate the United States has 23,000 men and two cruisers ready near Alaska, with 25,000 troops available for route operations. Senate hearings into severing diplomatic ties with Mexico proceed as officials discuss the risk of Mexican actions triggering US involvement, with War Department guidance urging preparedness and potential joint resolutions to act if needed.
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Washington
United
Aleska
Department
México
Tye
II Artiller
Sena
Mexico
Senate
Henry P
Fletcher
Rees Hell Mats and Sone
Lansing
Paten
Menicar
Air Force
war _department
Advic
Crowell
House
Leagardo
Garranza
Napcenac
United States
Cronwell
Sudden Death of Harry Estill Today
The Ber and Titer notices announce the sudden death of Harry Estill on April 4, 1917. Survived by wife Kate Hendricks and children Harry and Louise, with mother Mrs. Hendricks and Charles listed among survivors. The bereaved community offers sympathy as the family remains at home.
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Harry,Jr
Hariley
Louise
Estill
Kate. Hendricks
Charles
Mould
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