Readjusting School Courses May Change Primary Secondary Balance
Prof J D Wilson reports from St Louis on a state teachers association committee proposal to restructure twelve years of public schooling into six elementary and six secondary years. The plan seeks seven years primary and five secondary, with a broader committee including college and university representatives.
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Port
T. E. Spencer
Marshall, Mo
W. D. Dearmont
Cape Girardeau
W. W. Walters
St. Louis
J. D. Wilson
Sedalia
W. J. Hawkins
River route across state boosts Missouri Pacific plans
The Jefferson City report says prospects for railroad shops and a division of the Missouri Pacific railroad are bright as parties secure the right of way for the river route to Boonville, signaling expansion in the state.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Jefferson
Missouri News Highlights From Palmyra Obituary and Telegraphers
Mrs. Spencer of Palmyra, long-time resident, obituary notes eleven children, husband a pioneer Missouri minister. her son Prof Edwin Spencer ran for state superintendent two years ago, another son R A Spencer is Marion County circuit clerk. Over 2,300 telegraphers out announced.
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Public Instruction
R. A. Spencer
Marion
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe strike impacts dispatchers
In Santa Fe Telegraphers strike news and a change in dispatchers is noted. Missouri Pacific line construction advances as Jefferson City and Boonville parties secure right of way. Anthony Poor convicted of second degree murder for the Adams killing. sixty year sentence. The new line to Kansas City promises a shorter route and lower grade, with workers hopeful for wage scale and rule clarity.
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Jefferson City
Boonville
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Acti
Marshall Census Sparks Labor and Population Dispute
Marshall Missouri faces protest over 1900 census results showing a population of 5086, up 18 percent since 1890. The Democrat News will survey telegraphers’ employment hours as President Dolphin orders 700 workers from the Atlantic and Pacific division and 1500 from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system. The dispute signals a potential historic railway telegraphers strike amid claims of larger mobilization. C. O. Barnthouse resigns to move to Illinois. local railroad news, incidents, and hospital arrivals are noted.
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Marshall, Mo
Marshall
Democrat-News
Santa Fe
Dolphin
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Pas
SATISFACTORY TOUR OF KATY OFFICIALS IN ST LOUIS
Kenry C. Rouse president of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway with A A Allen general manager J F Freeman Simon Sterne J B Potter all New York Lee Clark Parsons Kas F N Finney Milwaukee B P McDonald Ft Scott Kan and A J Poor Chapman Kas directors arrived in St Louis for their annual inspection tour. They toured the Katy system and found fiscal year operations satisfactory and will stay several days in the Wainwright building.
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Post-Dispatch
Kenry C. Rouse
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
A. A. Allen
St. Louis
J. F Freeman
Simon Sterne
J. B. Potter
New York
Lee Clark
Parsons
Kas
F. N. Finney
Milwaukee
B. P. McDonald
Ft. Scott
Kan
A. J. Poor. Chapman
Road
Katy
Wainwright
One Act Refused at Convention Hall Minstrel Rehearsal
The Convention Hall Minstrel Co. prepared new acts with Manager Combs approving several. One act by Tony Williams Cundiff was rejected for similarity to Shakespeare or Hoyt, with a single dummy allowed on stage. If Cannon's dummy unavailable, Tony may be given a chance.
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Convention Hall Minstrel Co
Combs
Tony Williams” Cundiff
Horse
the Capital
Tony
Shakespeare
Hoyt
Mr. Combs
Cannon
Mr. Cannon
Railroad Commissioner succession debated by governors
Sunday's Republic notes a dispute over who appoints Flo ry's successor. The issue hinges on whether Flory's term ends January 1 or with other state officers, affecting Governor Stephens or Governor-elect Dockery's appointment power.
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Sunday
S Republic
Kansas City Doctor Ends Life in El Paso Hotel
Dr. Kirk C. McKinney of Kansas City, a Yale graduate and medical man, killed himself in an El Paso room after a troubled spell with health and drug use. He had written to his Kansas City sweetheart to end their engagement. He was a native of Ohio and studied medicine in Kansas City.
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el Paso
Texas
Kirk C. McKinney
Kansas City
McKinney
Mexico
Ohio
Yale
Medical
Griffiths
City
Hatton and Lynch Wed In Kansas City Cathedral
Columbia businessman William A. Hatton and Miss Anna Lynch of Plata Texas County eloped after leaving for the Thanksgiving game in Kansas City. They were married at the Cathedral there instead of attending the football matchup.
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Columbia, Mo
William A. Hatton
Anna Lynch
Plata
Texas County
Jourdan sues Chicago & Alton over arrest reputational damage
Michael Jourdan of Mexico Ohio brings a $5,000 suit against the Chicago and Alton Railway company alleging the railway caused his arrest for petit larceny and harmed his name, though he was acquitted by a jury.
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Mexico
Michael Jourdan
Chicago & Alton Railway Company
Miami marshal diagnosed with smallpox closes meeting
The city marshal of Miami Missouri has smallpox. A protracted meeting was closed to help prevent spread. Caution is being taken to limit transmission within the community.
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Marshall
Miami
Lamkin contest claims illegal votes in Cole County
Doctor W M Lamkin democratic candidate for representative in Cole county contests the election citing widespread illegal voting. The charge centers on Lincoln Institute students including eleven indicted by the Cole county grand jury. The democratic county committee supports Lamkin.
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Jefferson City
W. M. Lamkin
Cole County
J. P. Porth
Lincoln Institute
Democratic County Committee
Lamkin
Asphalt Bed Found Near Joplin Missouri
An immense bed of asphalt was discovered six miles west of Joplin near the Missouri Kansas line. The find is attracting considerable attention and the search for asphaltum is expected to be vigorous.
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Joplin
Missouri-Kansas Line
Paper and Wood Box Factories to Begin in Sedalia
B W Zimmerman of the Sedalia Planing Mill reports machinery has been ordered and wooden boxes will be made at the mill. The Sentinel states a company is forming to establish a paper box factory, with two factories planned to open shortly after the new year.
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B. W. Zimmerman
Sedalia Planing Mill
Sentinel Sunday
Death of Mrs. Caroline Spencer in Palmyra
The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Spencer widow of Rev. B. Spencer of the Methodist Church was reported from Palmyra Missouri dated December 10 with details of her passing and family standing included.
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Palmyra,Mo
Caroline Spencer
B. Spencer
Contestants and vote counts in The Sentinel education contest
The Sentinel lists contestants and votes received up to Saturday night December 8. Charles A. Dixon Reuben McVey Courtney Stevenson and E. Meier appear with partial tallies.
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the Sentinel
Decem
Reuben McVey Courtney Stevenson
Rie
Nee Wakheds Dale Ales Ee
Frightened to Death in Vancouver Stir
William Boulton, son of a fine English family, collapsed and died after a stormy interview with his deserted wife who had come from England. The autopsy physician cited fright as the cause of death, and the body was taken to the morgue.
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Vancouver
B. C
William Boulton
England
Boulton
Provident Association Rabbit Hunt Set for December 18
The fourth annual rabbit hunt for the Provident Association of St. Louis will be held on Tuesday December 18. Rev. Ferrell of Lamonte in charge asks local sportsmen to organize promptly for the charitable event.
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the Provident Association of
Autumn Leaf Dancing Club Reorganized as Queen City Club
The Autumn Leaf Dancing Club reformed as Queen City dancing club with M. J. McCabe as president and E. R. Wood as vice president. John Knapple serves as secretary and treasurer. A by laws committee and a ball and music committee are named. Francis Blaise to be master of ceremonies. Next meeting set for Sunday to plan an upcoming dance.
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Autumn Leaf Dancing Club
Queen City Dancing Club
M. J. McCabe
E. R. Wood
John Knapple
Charles White
Perry Cessna
Francis Blaise
Pearl Teufel
Harry Dobel
Insurance warrant issued for Cobb policy proceeds
Fidelity Council No. 153 Knights and Ladies of Security received a warrant for 2000 dollars in favor of James M. Cobb now of Pueblo Colorado. The payment covers the life insurance policy held by his late wife.
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Fidelity Council No. 153 Knights and Ladies of Security
James M. Cobb
Pueblo
Colo
Population Decline Pinpoints Moberly Census Drop
The official census lists Moberly with 8,012 residents, down from 8,215 in 1890, a decrease of 203 over ten years.
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Moberly
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