Missouri Public Service Commission reorganizes staff
In Jefferson City Missouri the Public Service Commission announced a personnel reorganization cutting four positions shifting others to new duties. Most affected are Democrats while about a dozen female staffers will have pay cuts reducing annual costs by roughly 815 000. The move followed Governor Hyde's line item veto of 75 000 from the commission's appropriation.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Pubic Service Commission
Eranium
Buncomic
Faer Tavernor Hyde
County Superintendent Sprains Ankle At Graduation Event
County Superintendent of Schools Wm Robertson injured his ankle during a graduation day ceremony while attempting an athletic stunt. He righted himself after slipping, escaping with a sprain and no broken bones, aided by two teachers as he moved around.
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Wm. Robertson
Ruta
Five Killed In Texas Wreck Near Cisco
Five persons died in a rail collision on a siding near Cisco Texas today. A tampered switch caused train No. 1 to enter the siding and strike eastbound train No. 16. Porters and unidentified travelers were reported among the victims as several passengers suffered injuries but none serious.
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Texas
Cisco
Tacile
Dothan
Here
Charley’ Baker
Negro Porter
Prairie Hill booming on electric light plan
Fuitdville Missouri May 24 reports say Prairie Hill in Chariton county near Salisbury will grow with Kansas City Electric Light and Power Company plans. The firm bought coal tracts at 10 per acre, paid cash 2, then 12 month terms, intends coal shafts near Prairie Hill and Mt. Carmel, builds a spur railroad to Salisbury and possibly Grand Center, installs waterworks and electric lighting, and supplies surrounding farms.
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Fuitdville
Prairie
Chariton
T. Hee
Kansas City
Missouri
Salisbury
Prairie Hitlc
Grand Center
Prairie Hil
Randolph Line
Mt. Carmel Chaveh
Prairie Til
Maine
Wahiash
Prairie Till
Beeti
Witte Tahkk
Kansas City company to build branch road through coalfields
Sealed phrases report plans for a railroad branch from Salisbury to Prairie, passing Clifton Hills Huntsville and into coal-rich districts west north of Randolph County. The venture aims to connect Wabash lines with Chariton County territory, with local confidence a Kansas City firm will complete the project soon.
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Wabash
Salisbury
Clifton Hills
Huntsville
North
Randolph Couity
Chariton
Chariton County
Clara Phillips Sent Toward Home Under Escort
Clara Phillips and a female companion departed the national penitentiary under guard toward the United States after a period in custody. Sheriff Biecalluz of Los Angeles and Detective Unter cand are overseeing the transfer and a full investigation into charges connected to Phillips and her alleged involvement with a man posing as her husband.
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Torudtsalpa
Monduras
Mluac
Clare Phillips
Uehese
Angeles
Hanmer Omurderess
Cabivternina
United States
Biecalluz
Los Angeles
Pueidedk Siva
Phillips
Jesse Carsom
Twhay
Cass
Ilere
Moandiivas
Him
Atyrs
Twain Cousin Family Recalls Old Times in Missouri Letter
Lampton of Livingston Montana, aged 88, writes from memory about Mark Twain relatives in and near Moberly Missouri. He lists first cousins of the Lampton line, names several spouses and deceased relatives, and recalls childhood visits and a long life spanning from October 1827 to recent years. The letter reflects family ties and regional genealogy connected to the Twain lineage.
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Orensiverd
Fettar
Ja. J. Lampton
Livingston, Mont
Prom Te Tong
Lester Mre Lampton
Dave Tend
Mark
Ann. Lavaipton
William McKinsey
Gregnville Owens
Tanty Warrson
Janes
William
James Harrigan
Moberly
Missiuro
Hannibal
Oriental incense scents spark a Wisconsin testimony
Madison May 24 testimony at a convention of lumber men in the U S Forest Products Laboratory referenced incense oils from fir lodgepole pine and cedar. CL Till a Valencia lumber expert described the aroma and origins of the spicy incense said to come from the Orient and once common in occidental countries.
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Madison
Wis
Oferisha
Orient
Pacific Coast
CL. Till
Valifaraia
Local Teacher Described As Aloof Spends Hours Talk
Miss Mil dread Spencer an 80 year old school mavam in this city is said to have talked almost nonstop since Thanksgiving while at home in Baldwin. Relatives grew alarmed after she woke in the night recounting cabbage and feiness, continuing her chat until the family intervened weeks ago.
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Parsons
Wan
Checuniqine
Mildread Spencer
Spencer
Baldwin
Local Diagnosis Marks Patient at Sanitarium
A fragmentary notice reports a woman, Miss Spencer, taken to a local sanitarium where doctors diagnosed her illness as "talking sickness" and noted her wealth of material upon a person named Wilah.
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Spencer
Pants Demonstration at Iosenstein's Store Draws Crowd
A staged pants demonstration at Iosenstein's store featured several models. Spectators noted waist measurements around 28 inches and 58 inch hip or leg metrics while detailing fit and length.
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Iosenstein
Gly de Gooding
Burkhalder
Huntsville School Superintendent Quits Amid Shakeup
The Huntsville district announces the resignation of Superintendent Gardner effective next year after a controversial term. The board plans to appoint a successor from within the ranks of the Mimnesville schools, with Stoddard named as a possible interim. The exact timeline and future employment plans remain unsettled.
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Huntsville
Gardner
Mimnesville
Wwe
Jeter
Wayne County Courthouse Condemned in Greenville
The Wayne County Courthouse in Greenville Missouri was condemned as unsafe and ordered to be vacated. County officers were directed to leave the building after it was deemed structurally unsound.
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Wayne County
Chreenville
Hela
Dayoinla
Ore
Othe
Premier Baldwin Completes Cabinet Names
London May 24 Premier Baldwin completes cabinet lineup authoritative statement says names announced tomorrow as new administration prepares to take office.
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London
Statlex Baldwin
Nis
Reed Firm Formed In Kansas City Partnership
Reported yesterday the formation of a new partnership in Kansas City named Boyle & Holmes. Senator James A Reed and C Boyle, former Texas general Massey Holmes, will lead the firm with offices in the eightieth district building. James Taylor of Chillicothe is listed as associated though not a member.
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Kansas City
James A. Reed
Owis C.boyle
Teansas
Massey
Holmes
Boyle&.Holmes
Sendhanm Reed
Gsdu
Harevey
Harvey
Tive
Jamas
Taylor
Ghitlicothean
John He. Taylor
Mack Sennett Bathing Girl Sets Vaudeville Feature
Madame Cherie, once with Mack Sennett, appears in a vaudeville presentation today. A local dealer is expected to showcase an exclusive line of bathing suits during the event.
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Madame
Cherie
Mack Sennett
White String Tomorrow Meeting and Shrine Social
Tomorrow evening the White String group will meet for a business session and social dance. Guests include husbands and sweethearts who are not Shrine members as special attendees at the event.
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Thera
Suit Filed for 100000 Damages in Local Circuit Court
Little Rack Mary 24 a Hy ans imperial wigard of Ku Rus Mane filed suit for 100000 damages against William Simmana founder of the organization. The circuit court action alleges slander as a driver and cites involvement with the invisible empire.
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Rack
Mary
Hyans
Imperial Wigard
Ku Rus
Mane
William Simmana
Organs Igation
Empire
Wabash Freight Train Derailed Near Edwardsville
Traffic on the Wabash Railroad between St Louis and Litchfield resumed after a Tuesday morning derailment eight miles west of Edwardsville. Seventeen cars in an extra freight train left the track due to a broken rail, with one car derailed and others overturned. The accident disrupted shipments to stock yards in St Louis as authorities investigated the cause.
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St.houis
St. Louls
Litchfield
Edwardssville
St. Louis
Destruction of a Santa Fe Bridge Sparks Transit Concerns
A major bridge on the Santa Fe route was destroyed by a fire, disrupting service on an important link between Chicago and the West. Passengers may be routed via the Burlington and Wabash lines as authorities assess damage and plan alternative routes for trains on the Санta Fe corridor.
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Jowa
Ines Ak
Staré Oie
Ghee Ota
New Eid
Michigan
Ie Sania
Burlington
Chienga
Greece and Turkey at brink of war amid tense Balkan news
Reports from Athens and Lausanne describe a near war clash between Greece and Turkey. Dispatches warn of Greek commitments in Thrace and a mobilized force of around 200000, while Islamic forces mood remains troubled as diplomacy wavers between compromise and hostilities.
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Liovidon
Greece
Turkey
Iedates
Ausanne
Peade
Thrace
Rotary speaker at Jefferson honors Sant Baker and Sam Baker
The Jefferson Rotary club heard Sant Baker and Hon. Sam Baker discuss education and Rotary aims. Robertson gave a 7000 short tale while Stevenson led a lively session with new song sections. The event highlighted practical value of technical and business education for youth.
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Sam Baker
Jefferson
Robertson
Ruerae
Rotary Hincheon
Charles Christen
Baker -Hetne
Real Avi
Sperker
Lal
Feiscin Oraikor
Speke
Rotary Educastion
Cates
Mroc Robertson
Oo Tau Stevenson
President Harding Urges Better Citizenship National message calls for duty
President Harding appeals to Americans to uphold law and civic duty. He stresses personal responsibility and national unity postwar, endorsing a broad citizenship program to strengthen democracy and justice through education and public action.
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Harding
Washington
Vaspeck
Jrstica
Asea
Ieir -Jurisdieti
Lampcrarie
Ryvery Bovernmeanit Anil Msi
SYM
Isis
Athe
Bareais
Vocasional Educaon
Agricultire
Federal Council
Ana
Mires Hardin
Apple production in Creston Valley rises with new machinery
In 1928 about 178000 boxes of apples were produced in the Creston Valley, surpassing the under 140000 boxes in 1922. Modern machinery is promised to revive the industry and boost yields, as officials note the potential for growth and regional revival.
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Creston
Business Men Play Tomorrow Evening on Lions Field
Tomorrow evening a north side versus south side baseball game is slated for Lions Field at 6 o clock. The event features players such as T Casey Howard Payne J J Kehoe Ravis Re R Smith and others with Dr Ge Davis backing the north side and many spectators expected to attend.
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Cams
Lions
Uni Pine
Vream
Chas
Smithoaud
Vanl
Poceline
Ge. Davis
North Side
Tan
T. Casey
Howard Payne
J. J. Kehoe
de. Coal
Ravis
R. Smith
B. Metall
Rolla Rothwell
Glyde Miller
Shumaker
Mr Murphy
Ray Lamke
Seymour Miller
Weawin Ryan
C. G. Wiseman
Jo A. Melton
Dan Welliher
Mv Huten
Quebec Power Project Advances at Ladabells
Quebec seeking consent for a new power project at Ladabells, Quebec. St. Maure Jee Power Co coordinates the development while a 10 000 dollar extra annual cost is discussed in relation to the Shawinigan Power Company involvement. Creston, British Columbia, is noted in connection with the report.
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Quebec
Waork. Is
Ladabells
St. Maure Jee Power Co
She Shawiing Power Company
Mayor Cromwell to judge old time fiddlers contest in Paris
Kansas City mayor Cromwell will travel on No 2 this evening and reach Paris in time to serve as a judge in the old time fiddlers contest to be held this evening.
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Cromwell
Kansas City
Paris
Old Fiddlers Contest Opens in Paris Today
Paris Missouri May 24 veteran fiddlers from Missouri enter the annual Old Timers contest at the fairgrounds. Old time tunes will be played as contestants vie for the grand championship while judges prepare hints for entrants. Mrs Men Wat Howat, wife of a Baptist minister, is noted as the sole female entrant.
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Paris
Missouri
Torsaw
J . C.A. Porter
Arkansas
Raveler
Coatsville
Olive Lot
Men Wat
Weather Update with Showers and Temp Trend
A weather note reports showers likely and a steady temperature trend though details are unclear. Forecasters indicate unsettled conditions with potential brief downpours and mild to warm daytime highs continuing in the area.
Missouri Woman Killed by Man in Arizona
A warrant charging murder is issued against Mrsolellah Crandall for shooting Wil Remington, an automobile salesman and state legislator, in a Missouri rooming house. Mrs Crandall shot herself and survived. arraignment planned in hospital. Her parents reportedly live in Marence.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Cravidall
Marence
Eleven Reds Killed and Seventy Injured in Berlin Riots
Report from Berlin describes violent disturbances with eleven killed and seventy injured. Police patrols guarded a station as troops and rations were disrupted amid the unrest.
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Ion
DeWitt Finishes Strong in City Tournament Play
Dewitt led the field finishing with 93 points while Shenen and Stevens added to Moberly’s total 407 in a rain drenched morning round. The event at Columbia featured Fulton Louisiana Mexico and City teams as Yelverson and Ragan posted notable scores amid a downpour at Tower.
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Brank
Dewitt
Inter - Columbia
Moberly
Shenen
Stevens
Ing
She Ragan
Moranet A Yelverson
Fulton
Louisiana
Mexico
University
City
Columbias
Tower
Farm labor shortage and wage survey highlights shortages
A Jefferson City report notes many farms face labor shortages as exodus from wartime jobs continues. Younger men are gone or seeking better opportunities, leaving vacancies and driving up demand for farm labor with average monthly wages around 20 dollars with board and 45 dollars without board.
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Jefferson City
Fort Tysseven
Ola Wen
Cher
Marth
Conet Hold in-Markee Berlin Judge and Attorney
Fragmented lines describe a Berlin judge and attorney involved in a case with multiple charges. The text references market places and preventive measures tied to dealers, implying a legal proceeding and potential court action.
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Berlin
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