Missouri Happenings Highlight Accidents and a Railway Incident
In Excelsior Springs area a 5-year-old boy suffers a fractured skull after being found unconscious in a pasture. believed kicked by a horse. near Holt a buggy accident injures a father and son when a runaway team drags the boy and wrecks the buggy. At Mokane a man jailed for attempting to wreck a Missouri Kansas & Texas train by placing a tie on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wyman
Excelsior Springs
Diden
Wyman
John W. Pickett
Holt
Maniac
Theodore Houzendender
Anna
Ill
Mokane
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Wainright
Callaway County
Man Named James Foster Detained After Bank and Post Office Thefts
A man claiming the name James Foster and suspected as gang leader was arrested at Chillicothe for three months of robberies targeting banks post offices express offices and stores. Officers recovered soap a candle and a large black cloth likely used as a mask.
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James Foster
Chillicothe
Desperadoes Gang Shoot Calvin Higgs in Springfield
Three Springfield youths Harry Dishman Louis Johnson and Lloyd Bristow formed a gang and shot Calvin Higgs after he refused to surrender. Police captured them early morning and all confessed the killing with each claiming another fired the fatal shot.
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Springfield
Calvin Higgs
Harry Dishman
Louis Johnson
Lloyd Bristow
Huntsville Editors Involved In Short Lethal Duel
John N. Hamilton editor of the Huntsville Herald was acquitted of assault with intent to kill by a Moberly jury after a two minute deliberation. The case grew from a long standing newspaper controversy with Van Davis of the Huntsville Times culminating in a pistol duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Hamilton
Moberly
Hamilton
Huntsville Herald
van Davis
Huntsville Times
Owens Named Assistant to State Attorney General as Wedding Gift
Stephen K. Owen, a young St. Joseph attorney, is appointed as assistant to John T. Barker the new state attorney general. The position is given as a wedding present after his marriage to Elsie Warren of Kansas City.
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Pium
Stephen K. Owen
St. Joseph
John T. Barker
Owen
Elsie Warren
Kansas City
Hannibal Benefactor Leaves $75,000 to Public Institutions
The late A. R. Levering, former president of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, filed his will revealing a record public gift of seventy five thousand dollars. Ten institutions receive fifty thousand dollars, and twenty five thousand dollars goes to others.
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Hannibal
A. R. Levering
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Wood engraver commits suicide after troubled romance
William Lauritzen, a Keystone Printing employee in Joplin, ended his life by leaping in front of a train in East Joplin. The act followed despondency over his beloved’s marriage to another man.
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William Lauritzen
Keystone Printing Company
Joplin
East Joplin
Murray Seeks Postoffice Challenge
Major John B. Murray announces candidacy for the post office in Liberty. The current incumbent remains in office until August 20 1916. Murray has edited militant Democratic papers in Clay County since 1875 and seeks the position.
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Murray
Liberty
John B. Murray
Clay County
Cuss Words Taxed by Frisco Brotherhood Officials
At Frisco lodge meetings members may use profanity for a fee of 50 cents per word. Springfield officials of the Brotherhood voted to impose fines at the same rate.
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Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Frisco
Order
Springfield
Greene County assistant prosecutor selections settle battle
Prosecutor-elect S. M. Wear at Springfield announced the appointment of Warren L. White and Paul M. O'Day to Greene County assistant prosecutor posts. Nearly a score of lawyers had applied for the positions.
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Greene County
S. M. Wear
Springfield
Warren L. White
Paul M. O'Day
Explosion at Walsh's Spur Kills Charles Coonce
A dynamite blast at Frank Kittredge's general store at Walsh's Spur killed Charles Coonce and injured three others, with two more severely bruised. About 100 pounds of dynamite exploded at 3 a.m., shaking houses in Popular Bluff five miles away.
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Charles Coonce
Frank Kittredge
Walsh’s Spur
Popular Bluff
Jannus Resumes Flight Across Mississippi to New Orleans
Pioneer aviator Tony Jannus and photographer W H Trefts depart St Louis in a hydro airplane aiming for New Orleans. They follow the Mississippi River with Chester as their first stop.
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Jannus
Tony Jannus
W. H Trefts
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Chester
Mrs Lesh Confesses Poisoning Two Women Eight Years Past
Judge H B Shain assigns defense in Sedalia circuit court for Mrs Pansy Lesh. Judge George F Longan and Orville M Barnett named to defend after her Los Angeles confession alleging poisoning of two women eight years ago.
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George F. Longan
Orville M. Barnett
H. B. Shain
Sedalia
Pansy Lesh
Los Angeles
Lease of Liberty Hotel by Wyble and Omeara
Lyle Wyble and Ray M. Omeara of Excelsior Springs lease the new Liberty hotel built by popular subscription for five years. The hotel cost nearly $50,000 and the building is near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Wyble
Ray M. Omeara
Excelsior Springs
Liberty
Lewis Not Guilty in Mail Fraud Case at St Louis
Jurors in United States district court told Judge Willard they found E G Lewis not guilty on three of eleven counts charging use of the mails to defraud and reported they could not reach verdicts on the remaining counts.
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Lewis
E. G. Lewis
St.Louis
Willard
United States District Court
Mrs Keown Faces Neighbor Petition Over Killing Suspect
Neighbors of Mrs. Keown, tried in Macon at the September term for the midnight killing of James Mce Cracken, circulate a petition to compel her to leave the vicinity.
Montgomery Pioneer Dead at 87
David Fipps longtime Montgomery county settler died at his home west of Montgomery aged 87. He once raced from Montgomery to Palmyra with William Chapman to enter 160 acres and won the race by 30 minutes. Head of Miners Union Quits in District No. 25. James Blee of Richmond resigned as president. Harry Beresford of Huntsville to fill the unexpired term.
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Montgomery
David Fipps
Montgomery County
Mr. Fipps
Palmyra
William Chapman
Fipps
State Health Board Meets Licenses 31 Doctors
The state board of health in Springfield licensed 31 applicants to practice medicine. The board is also investigating complaints against physicians for alleged violations of medical laws.
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State Health Board
State Board of Health
Springfield
Farrington Wins 12 Year Circuit Judges Term
John S. Farrington of Springfield captured the 12 year term among three newly elected circuit judges. John P. Sturgis of Neosho drew eight years and W. R. Robertson of Webb City drew four years.
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Farrington
John S. Farrington
Springfield
John P. Sturgis
Neosho
W. R. Robertson
Webb City
Died at a Funeral in Saxton Woman Dies En Route
Mrs Edwin Beck of Saxton died from heart disease in a car on the way to the cemetery during a funeral at St Joseph She was 67. In Sedalia Pansy Ellen Lesh, from Los Angeles, confessed poisoning two Missouri women and is held without bond on a first degree murder charge.
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Edwin Beck
Saxton
St. Joseph
Segregation Bill Brought Before St Louis Assembly
Speaker John Sommerich introduced a bill in the St Louis municipal assembly's lower house to segregate Negro residents. The United Welfare association and several business and other organizations support the measure.
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John Sommerich
St. Louis
The
United Welfare Association
Boys Held for Shooting in Birmingham Tragedy
Charles Cox eight and his brother Ben twelve are in custody after a probable fatal shooting of Roy Woodars ten. The youths quarreled over a rifle while out hunting, leading Charles to seize the gun and shoot Woodars in the neck.
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Charles Cox
Ben
Birmingham
Roy Woodars
Woodars
Arrest Policeman's Slayer Identified in Gorham
A suspect arrested in Gorham New Jersey confessed to detectives he is Albert Whitfield the man who killed Police officer A M Hiladelson early Sunday and shot three St. Louis officers during the arrest attempt.
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Gorham
Albert Whitfield
A. M. Hiladelson
St. Louis
Missouri Coal Proves Equal to Illinois Fuel in Tests
Series of fuel tests at the state university show Missouri coal matches Illinois coal for heating power and service, confirming comparable effectiveness and suitability for use.
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Missouri
Illinois
The
State University
May Abolish Free Lunch Sparks City Saloon Action
St. Louis saloon keepers organized to abolish the free lunch, saying the expense is too high. The move aims to end a long standing practice viewed as a burden on costs.
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St. Louis
Son in law worries over support for in laws
A son in law recalls his wife’s retired parents living with them and his fear of needing to provide for them the rest of their lives. He reflects on the old man’s lofty question about maintaining her prior lifestyle if he marries her.
Couldn't Be Done Persuasion Debate Between Spouse
In a dialogue, a man concedes the idea that women wield greater persuasive power. He notes a man cannot justify spending five or six hundred dollars on silk hats and clothes to please his wife. The exchange highlights marital bargaining and social expectations.
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Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
Juror Excused After Relation Question During Trial
A juror, revealed as the defendant's wife, is excused after the judge rules the question foolish. The District Attorney asks if she could influence the juror's opinion on the merits, and the judge grants the dismissal.
Alpine Resort Banter From The Alps
In the Alps at the Alpine Resort a playful exchange unfolds with a count praising a splendid day and one guest noting the daughters' ascent. The count responds that it was the girls who climbed, while he took the vernacular route, and Punch captures the witty exchange.
Elsie’s School Days Booked For Quiet Reading
A light exchange at a shop offers a reassuring selection for a husband advised to avoid excitement. The clerk presents Elsie’s School Days as a safe, soothing read to support the family’s calm in a tense medical moment.
Stage managers shrewdly seen in comic quip
A playful exchange features Mrs Henpeck remarking on life as a stage and Mr Henpeck acknowledging that some men act as stage managers, hinting at vanity and control in everyday roles.
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Henpeck
Occupational Ailments Beekeeper and Grass Widow Meet Doctors
A pair of patients arrives in the clinic with unusual occupational ailments. The beekeeper faces hive-related issues, while the grass widow suffers hay fever. The doctors note the contrast between rural occupations and seasonal allergies.
Not Her Fault. A Newlywed Omelet Joke at Court
The courtroom exchange centers on a joke about an omelet that proves unexpectedly tough. A judge comments on the quality of the egg coat used by the dealer and the spouses react with comic repartee.
Meaning of a hero vow through darkness and storm
The speaker explains that the hero will keep his love constant despite hardship and danger, promising unwavering affection through trials rather than implying merely after marriage.
Buck fever tale from a Philadelphia hunter
After counting the deer season, Thomas Martindale recalls a Maine hunting episode. A Philadelphian stops a group emerging from a copse and humorously confirms everyone is out before declaring he has shot a buck. The exchange highlights the quirky behavior of hunters during deer season.
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Thomas Martindale
Philadelphia
Maine
Jake
Hands burn ing and itching soothed by Cuticura regime
Sam Marcus reports persistent eczema on his hands for two years. He treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment using warm water, applying twice daily for five to six months and was cured. Ad notes Cuticura products sold worldwide with free samples and the 32 page Skin Book from Boston.
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Lowell Place
Chicago
Nybody
Sam Marcus
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Why He Wept. A musician breaks down at a reception
A Woman's Home Companion tale recalls a loud young singer who belted My Old Kentucky Home while a middle aged guest sobbed in a secluded corner. On being asked why he cried, the man replies he is a musician not a Kentuckian.
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Old Kentucky
Curious Russian Law Allows Theft By Possession
A Russian law effectively rewarding thieves after five years of possession is described as inviting theft. The licensed thieves market is openly selling goods proven stolen over five years old, drawing thieves, their allies, and some honest bargain hunters to a busy, law-tinged bazaar.
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Russia
Suiting Himself at a Bonfire Invitation
The modern small boy is cautious and replies with conditions. He says he will attend only if he has no bonfire of his own, his father takes him to Belle Vue, and he is invited to a better bonfire. Guardian tone reflects humorous social observation.
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Belle Vue
Manchester Guardian
Marriage Proves a Comedy of Ties and Time
An out-of-town Justice of the Peace marries a couple with the magistrate asking the standard vow until death do you part. The groom objects asking for an indefinite sentence, a quip captured by Puck in its humorous depiction of a wedding ceremony.
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Puck
Exceptional Child. A Judge Notes Edith’s Daughter Bright
The court records show two teachers debating the child’s progress. The first teacher asks if Edith’s daughter ever gives bright answers. The second teacher counters that she always knows her lessons, as the judge remarks.
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Edith
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Advertisement
Ad reads that Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate stomach liver and bowels with tiny granules. Claims easy to take and effective. Also notes Cordelie dancing academy not a hop joint and a school boy cannot be convinced that history repeats itself.
Untitled Dramatic Dialogue Fragment
A terse exchange reveals tension as one character questions another about fear and family, noting previous inquiries to the father about three sisters. The fragment hints at deeper family dynamics without providing broader context.
Boston clubman recalls New York trip and grafter quip
A Boston clubman recently back from New York City faced a wry question about police presence in his pocket. A friend quipped that one could not go a week without a grafter taking something from you, prompting a momentary hesitation and a question about the friend’s sanity.
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Boston
New York City
Wary Social Figures Echo Hidden Bills
In a society scene Mrs Wayupp frets about a husband who has stepped out to pay a bill, fearing loss of standing if discovered. Mrs Blase probes the absence, noting the tense moment and potential social consequences.
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Wayupp
Blase
Puck
Removed. Crawford operated on what did he have
A terse note from the New Times mentions Crawford undergoing an operation. It asks what condition prompted the procedure and includes a nickname Crabshaw Money as a fragmentary reference.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
New Times
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