Confederate Veteran Found Alive After 52 Years
A St Louis circuit court case tied to a 26 year old claim moves forward as referee reports in the Sarry Berthold Curtis M Jennings partnership suit. Henry O Haras estate seeks accounting while the referee recommends disallowing the claim and a $4500 judgment against the O Haras estate. John Wesley Franse, thought dead, is located near Los Angeles after his sister learns his surname.
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John Wesley Franse
Los Angeles
Calif
St. Louis
Franse
William H. Marvin
Kirkwood
Sterling Price
Alton
Lil
Fransé
Marvin
Sarry Berthold
Curtis M. Jennings
Henry O’hara
O’hara
Anderson Heads Maccabees in Missouri State Encampment
R B Anderson of St Louis was unanimously re-elected grand commander at the state encampment in Columbia. W A Hall of St Louis became lieutenant commander with S F McMasters of St Louis grand recorder, J F Sanderson of Huntsville grand chaplain, and Dr O B Wilfley of Webb City named grand medical examiner.
Arrest of Negro Axman at St Louis in 1911 murders
Loving Mitchell, a Black man, was arrested in St Louis on a warrant charging him with the murder of W. E. Dawson a sexton his wife and their daughter Georgia aged 13 at Monmouth Illinois on the night of September 30 1911. The three were slain in their beds by blows from an ax.
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al Axman
Loving Mitchell
St. Louis
W. E.dawson
Georgia
Monmouth
Ill
Springfield Banks Merge Creates People's Bank of Springfield
The boards of directors of the People's Bank of Springfield and the Bank of Springfield approve a merger. The new entity retains the People's Bank of Springfield name. The Bank of Springfield, organized in 1882, was among Green county's oldest banks.
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Springfield
People’s Bank of
Bank of Springfield
Bank of
Green County
Doniphan Shaft at Richmond Monument Approved
The legislature passed the Morton bill appropriating ten thousand dollars for a monument to General A W Doniphan at Richmond. This will be the third monument erected there. John W Stewart president of an Omaha furniture company died on a C B Q train at Excelsior Springs while returning home. body taken from the train at St Joseph.
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Doniphan
Richmond
A. W. Doniphan
Merchant
John W. Stewart
Omaha Furniture Company
Excelsior Springs
St. Joseph
Held on Killing Charge in Louisiana Murder Case
Fred D. Wilkins is bound over for circuit court trial on the murder of Colonel Alten M Walker former mayor of Louisiana and member of Governor Major s staff after a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace W J Harty in Bowling Green bond set at 6000 Close Scrap in Columbia erupts in a St Patrick s Day melee at Pettis County High School with bloody eyes and discolored faces Politician Dies John P Jotiteos a longtime public servant and former city comptroller who served two terms on the board of public works passes away at 56.
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Fred D. Wilkins
Alten M.walker
Louisiana
Major
Circuit Court
Justice of the Peace
W. Jd. Harty
Bowling Green
Night Rider arrests in Sikeston yield grand jury bound over
Twelve laborers and farmers near Sikeston were arrested at an organized night rider meeting by detectives posing as farmers. They were bound over to the grand jury and placed in Benton jail. Two others released on bond. The plot involved threats to burn homes and destroy a mill unless higher wages and rent cuts were granted.
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Sikeston
Benton
Chicago
Association
Night Rider
Scott County Milling Company
Night Rider Society
Robert Harris
William Ellis
Normal delinquent girls judged at Chillcothe state school
Dr. W H Pyle of the University of Missouri reports a survey of 240 inmates at the Chillcothe state industrial school for girls ages 7 to 21. About 140 need an occludist and 17 have defective hearing. He links mental deficiency with crime and urges early, thorough examination and classification to train each girl to her ability.
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Chillcothe
W. H. Pyle
University of Missouri
Pyle
Maywood Hospital Gift Proposed for Sedalia
At a citizens conference with the city council and Maywood Hospital Association stockholders the Maywood hospital valued at 42000 is offered as a memorial gift to Sedalia for a charity hospital. The gift is contingent on residents raising 25000 for an annex with 10000 from John Homer Bothwell to help fund the project.
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Sedalia
Maywood
John Homer Bothwell
Hodges Buys the Knobroster Gem in Johnson County
E. T. Hodges who recently sold the Cole Camp Courier has purchased the Knobroster Gem from Houston Harte in Johnson county and is now in charge of the paper.
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E. T. Hodges
Cole Camp Courier
Benton County
Houston Harte
Johnson County
Fatal Motor Smash Claims Sedalia Business Leader
The first fatal motor accident in Sedalia involved John Shafer, head of the Shafer Transfer and Storage Company, who was crushed to death when his seven passenger car crashed into a utility pole after losing control during a jog in the street. Fred Ross, riding with Shafer, escaped with only minor contusions after jumping from the vehicle.
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Sedalia
John Shafer
Shafer
Fatal Shooting in Springfield Ends Life of Harry Conway
Irvin Rowe shot and killed Harry Conway in Springfield. Conway, who served two terms in the Missouri penitentiary for burglary, was killed instantly as Rowe, formerly of Joplin, fired the fatal shot. Rowe was married to Conway's divorced wife when he was committed to prison.
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Springfield
Harry Conway
Missouri Penitentiary
Irvin Rowe
Joplin
Rowe
Conway
Aeane
W H Swift Dies in St Louis at 83
William H. Swift longtime Missouri Democratic committeeman from 1868 to 1876 and owner of the St. Louis State Journal died in St. Louis at age 83. He had worked in contracting since 1871.
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W. H. Swift
St. Louis
Wiliam H. Swift
Democratic State Committee
Mizaouri
St. Louis State Journal
Moberly Railroad Man Killed in Yard Accident
Edward Christy a 34 year old switchman for the Wabash Railroad was killed in the Moberly railroad yards after being struck by an engine. He leaves a widow and a son.
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Moberly
Edward Christy
Wabash
Oratorical Contest Winners and Prizes
In the state contest Sor Bauktaer or Ward Dannce won first place and $40. Ventence and prize went to Alieon Reppy of Missouri University who took third for $10.
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Sor Bauktaer
Ward
Alieon
Reppy
Missouri University
Help Wanted Ads Draw Morning Crowds in Herald
Julian Harris, son of Joel Chandler Harris and Sunday editor of the New York Herald, passes the help wanted board at dawn and hears two submerged tenth men lamenting scarce jobs as they shiver. One boasts a Fourth of July fireworks sales line, the other sells programs at presidential inaugurations.
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Julian Harris
Joel Chandler Harris
New York Herald
Herald
Washington Herald
Government Clerk Pays and Pay Warrants
A dialogue about government clerks shows one stating they receive a monthly pay warrant and must cash it, while questioning if a job is required. The exchange highlights the routine of salary access and work expectations for civil service.
Cuticura Ad Claims Skin And Hair Benefits
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for skin scalp hair and hands with promises of relief for red rough itching and pimply surfaces. It invites readers to sample by mail via a Boston address and closes with a caution about a mother’s lamb growing up with a foul tongue.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Two Good at Any Rate
A dialogue between a child Daisy and her father about safety, as she asks if all men are bad. The father reassures that she will be safe with her grandfather and him.
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Daisy
Baldheaded Teller Receives Mock Gift From Visitor
A caller, evidently intoxicated, traded a smirk and a quizzical smile with the teller. He pulled a fat cigar from his vest, offered it through window bars, and teased the baldheaded teller with the remark that he deserved a treat.
Why Do You Call Your Play The Porous Plaster
A theater figure explains naming a new work The Porous Plaster to evoke openness and reception. The exchange highlights playwriting intent and the lure of audience curiosity.
Good Reason Why Am I Always Being Made The Target
A terse exchange frames a dispute over boundaries and control as two speakers argue about interference and personal autonomy within a strained relationship. The dialogue hints at recurring friction and the push to set limits.
Country House Host Greets Guest In Snowy Welcome
The host jokes with arriving guest Jack about the cold and sleighing as Miss Cuddles accompanies. The host invites them inside and humorously mentions thawing an earring from a mustache.
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Jack
Neutrals In England Humorous Village Exchange
In London Punch a humorous exchange shows a shopkeeper declaring the village remains absolutely neutral after considering the matter. A cyclist queries the neutrality and reflects on the recruits leaving.
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England
London
Billy Wiggles Speech Sparks Courtroom Mockery
A judge quotes remarks about Billy Wiggles denying his masculine fatherhood and attributing effeminacy to his mother. The exchange reflects taunting language from a courtroom confrontation.
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Billy Wiggles
Billy
Brighten Lives Through Charity and Community Spirit
A fragmented plea emphasizes helping others and maintaining moral duty in daily life. The message references Red Cross Ball Blue and household duties, urging kindness to those who depend on us and resilience amid troubles. It mentions various products in a dated, promotional voice.
The Universe Fresh-How’s Everything
Junior says she’s all right while Ohio Sun Dial notes a calm mood with casual chatter about wellbeing and daily life.
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The
Ohio
Notable Quotation Sparks Mixed Reactions About Patience
A fragmentary exchange features a motherly proverb and a joking remark about a baby's resemblance. The lines hint at humor and concern in parenting discourse, reflecting family life and conversational tone in the period.
Submarine Business Topic Sparks Serious Debate
The exchange notes that submarine affairs demand more than casual discussion and far more than surface talk, signaling a substantive policy or strategic issue.
Not in Vain Teapot Request Sparks Shop Exchange
In a china shop Mrs Bridey pleads to keep only the teapot and sugar bowl while a clerk insists sets are not broken apart. The clerk replies that such separations are left to the servants of their customers.
Wedding Vow Amid Mourning for Late Jack
A fragmented report recalls a Jacksonville wedding plan turned somber as mourners remember Jack in life, with a friend explaining the difficult choice to attend the ceremony to honor the deceased.
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Jack
Jacksonville
Say Pete What would you do if you could live life again
Meandering Mike asks a speaker what he would do differently if given a second life. The reply, delivered in a rustic voice, suggests starting work unusually early and emphasizes practical beginnings.
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Pete
Mike
Agin
Under Martial Law Mary Answers Sentry Question
A fragment from a Punch era piece shows a character named Mary instructed to reveal her identity when questioned by a sentry under martial law. The line conveys the tension of strict wartime control and the humor of potential evasions.
Fragmented OCR Summary of Harmony Concert Note
The readable lines indicate a harmony themed event with a performer named Ranaeiee and a focus on preserving balance. Details are incomplete but suggest a musical concert or recital context with emphasis on unity and tone.
Cheered Too Soon at Bryan Rally
A Lincoln section hand long a Bryan supporter shouted Hurrah for tomorrow as William Jennings Bryan enthused that progress was being made during his 1896 presidential campaign. The moment contrasted optimistic cadence with the cheer for what lay ahead.
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William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan Rooter
Bryan
California Youth Defies Mothers Strict Visit Rule
A California youngster was allowed to visit a boyfriend on condition he depart by five. His mother expressed anger as he insisted he had obeyed orders and had not left promptly.
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California
Lin
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