Bond vote in Marion county fails to reach two thirds
Results from Marion County show the hard road bond issue defeated by about 100 votes with 1776 in favor and 887 against after most precincts reported. Hannibal and northern towns favored the measure, while three rural precincts and parts of Hannibal fell short.
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Palmyra
Marion County
Hannibal
North Marion
Philadelphia
Warren
Emerson
West Quincy
Ely
Dunlap
Cave
Cave's Shop
Debate Over Palmer in Senate Tuesday
In Washington on Tuesday a Senate debate featured sharp criticism by Senator Frelinghuysen of Attorney General Palmer. Democrats Underwood and Williams defended Palmer, alleging Frelinghuysen misrepresented him and noting charges stem from German interests, while Frelinghuysen accused Palmer of pro German sympathies and consorting with German agents.
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Washington
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
General Palmer
Palmer
Underwood
Alabama
Walliams
Mississippi
Palmers
America
Wilson
Lusitania
Frelinghaveen
Senate
Fr. Palmer
Gernan
Williams
Actors Strike In New York Near Settlement
New York, Sept. 3 The actors strike which has closed most of the city’s playhouses for 25 days is nearing an end according to unconfirmed reports in theatrical circles. No details of any settlement emerged Four shows closed will reopen within the week Equity association recognition by producers is cited as the sole hope by equity officials to end the strike.
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New York
Producing Managers’ Association
Actors’ Equity Association
Equity
Peace Treaty Would Bind Bulgaria on Thrace
Paris dispatch reports that the proposed peace treaty to Bulgaria includes an article obligating Bulgaria to accept future decisions by the powers on Thrace and the Aegina Sea. The Temps notes the clause could influence regional boundaries and strategic access.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Temps
Thrace
Aegin Sea
Vote In Marion On Bond Issue Vote In Marion On Bond Issue
Marion County voters decide on a bond issue in a local ballot. The table presents the county's voting results by precinct and totals, indicating approval or rejection outcomes and the potential fiscal impact for community projects.
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Marion County
Rodenberg Attacks Wilson Junket Amid Unrest
Washington Sept 3 Rep Rodenberg Republican Illinois criticizes Wilson plan to tour the nation for political ends amid industrial chaos. He says leadership shifts responsibility to Congress and questions a Labor Day message call for teamwork. Rainey counters Republicans push high living costs and tariff bills raise prices.
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Washington
Wilson
Rodenberg
Ilinois
House
Congress
Treasury
Redenberg
Department of Justice
Henry T. Rainey
Rodenburg
Plan to take over big packers discussed by Senate panel
WASHINGTON Sept 3 Mans for government operation of the plants and distributing systems of the big five packers during the war were seriously considered but dropped after a special committee report to President Wilson. M Sansom a Texas cattleman testified opposing Kenyon and Kendrick federal regulation bills.
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Wastington
Wilson
Senate Agriculture Committee
M. Sansom
Texas
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Railroads show July surplus after government operation
July figures from the government railroads report a net July surplus of about 2 million after one twelfth of annual rental is deducted, reversing a months long deficit. Director General Hines notes potential wage increases could erase the surplus, with freight declines and higher expenses, especially wages, dimming the outlook.
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Washington
Hines
Terms Handed To Austrians In Peace Time Extension
Chancellor Karl Renner leaving Vienna with the peace treaty handed to Austria today. He may seek more time as Austria’s general assembly meets Saturday and Sunday to discuss terms. The supreme council will extend time if Austria requests. The revised text was handed to Austrian plenipotentiary at St German by Paul Durasta with the allied reply and covering letter.
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Associated Press
Paris
Karl Renner
Vienna
Austrian General Assembly
Supreme Council
Austria
St. Germain
Paul Durasta
Serbia
Germany
Versailles
Pershing Bill Goes To Wilson Tuesday
The Senate passed the House bill granting Gen. Pershing the permanent rank of general in recognition of his service abroad. It now goes to President Wilson who is expected to sign before his speaking trip. Vice President Marshall and Speaker Gillett will sign once Congress reconvenes. The nomination may be sent to the Senate for confirmation promptly for Pershing to hold a title held by only three other U.S. military leaders.
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Washington
House
Gen. Pershing
Senate
Wilson
Marshall
Gillett
Pershing
New York
Insurgent Miners To Continue Lockouts
About 3,000 insurgent miners from Troy Belleville Peoria Marissa and Collinsville voted not to return to work and to aid striking miners marching through southern Illinois. Speakers said Frank J. Traves UMW president was expelled by state president Frank Farrington who revoked charters of 24 locals. President Hayes reportedly held his union card from Collinsville local 685. Three state officials were expelled as well.
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Collinsville
Ill
Troy
Belleville
Peoria
Marissa
Illnois
Frank J. Traves
United Mine Workers
Frank Farrington
Hayes
Wilson to Invite Labor Leaders for October Conference
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson will issue invitations to labor leaders financiers manufacturers and farmers for a conference in October to address labor problems and leadership. Arrangements to be completed before departure with the meeting likely at the White House. The trip includes thirty speeches across the west and south from Columbus to Louisville lasting 27 days with the presidential train serving as home.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Mrs. Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Tumulty
Secret Service
Columbus
Louisville
France Cannot Make Peace Alone Tardieu Replies To Deputies
Paris dispatch reports Captain Andre Tardieu speaking for the French government in the chamber of deputies on ratification of the German peace treaty. He cites France 26 percent of mobilized losses and 57 percent of men under 30 killed, insisting peace must be allied. He touts Rhine guarantees via Anglo French American pact and notes treaty terms provoke both left and right criticism. Barthou calls terms insufficient and questions excluding Briand Ribot and Viviani from the negotiation.
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Paris
Andre Tardieu
Chamber of Deputies
France
Tardieu
Rhine
America
Great Britain
Germany
Louis Barthou
Eace
Clemenceau
Briand
Ribot
Viviani
Flo
United States
Austria Taken to Task In Note For Provoking War
Paris headline reports allied reply to Austrian delegation led by Karl Renner. It states Austria bears responsibility for World War I actions, condemns Vienna's role in initiating the conflict, and asserts Austria remains an enemy state until peace is signed with duties of reparations and accountability for past acts.
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Paris
Karl Renner
M. Clemenceau
Hungary
Europe
Serbia
Vienna
Germany
Liege
Namur
Berlin
Hapsburgs
Hapsburg Dynasty
Hapsburg
Austria and
Austro-Hungary
Congress Asked for Forest Fire Funds
Washington report says Congress was asked to appropriate 2 1 2 million dollars for fighting forest fires in the West. The Agriculture Department noted it had spent over 2 million and used 50 thousand daily, with more expenditures likely. Acting Secretary Marvin warned fires this year are the worst in thirty years and urged continued fighting to avert a western forest conflagration.
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Washington
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Department
Marvin
Romania Likely To Refuse Treaty Signing
Paris September 3 Romania will not sign the peace treaty with Austria due to a technical minorities clause and a provision on treaties commerce and rail rates. The paper notes Romania finds the clause undignified and reports that Bratianu may resign as premier.
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Rumania
Paris
Austria
Tor. Hiteatsigenntt
J. J. C. Bratiano
Fulton Wins Battle in First Round Knockout
London Sept 2 Fred Fulton American heavy weight knocked out Arthur Townley of Southampton in the first round at the Olympia. Jos Beckett British heavyweight champion knocked out Eddie McGorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin in the seventeenth round of their twenty round bout.
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Fulton
London
Fred Fulton
Arthur Townley
Southampton
Jos Beckett
Eddie McGorty
Oshkosh
Wis
Seizure of Cold Storage Poultry by U S Marshals
Spokane deputized marshals seized 92,900 pounds of cold storage poultry under orders of the United States district court. The district attorney, in a libel action, charged the stock had been held an unreasonable length of time.
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Spokane
United States District Court
United States Marshals
Hbel
War Trade Embargo Lifted on Hungary and Trade With Austria Pending
Washington reports the War Trade Board lifted nearly all restrictions on trade with Hungary on September 3. Export licenses for American goods will be issued freely except for military items while US imports from Hungary become practically unrestricted. Austria trade awaits peace treaty.
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Export War Trade Board
Washington
Hungary
War Trade Board
United States
Anl
Austria
Permit Importation of Dyestuff Supply
The War Trade Board announced on September 2 that a six month importation of German dyes for American manufacturers will be allowed. Manufacturers must file statements detailing total dye quantities needed for the October to March period. Regulations will follow, with expectant US dye production by April 1, 1920 to meet demand, reducing further imports.
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Washington
Germany
War Trade Board
United States
Airplane attacked on Rio Grande patrol near Laredo
U S aviation officer Captain David W McNabb was slightly wounded when fired upon by Mexican forces while patrolling the Rio Grande near Laredo Texas The clash also damaged the airplane with shots piercing its wings The incident follows reports of Mexican snipers targeting patrol planes and prompted a pending official report to General Dickman from War Secretary Baker.
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Laredo
Texas
Rio Grande
David W. McNabb
United States Aviation Corps
Here
von de B. Johnson
McNabb
B. B. Buck
Fort McIntosh
Dickman
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
San Antonio
MecNabb
Bedford
Ind
B Flight
Eighth Aero Squadron
Santa Isabel Creek
McNabbby
Wastlington
War Department
Baker
Ransome
Hasrle
Garera Dickman
Cavilis Tehes
Petitions On Gateway League Go To Capital
The Gateway League forwarded petitions Tuesday night bearing 160000 names to Secretary of State Emerson in Springfield. The drive seeks adoption of initiative and referendum on all public policy questions and support for the Gateway amendment to abolish existing constitutional amendment restrictions.
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Chicago
Gateway League
Ali Nows
Emerson
Springfield
League
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