News Of The Week Roundup From Across The World
Des Moines removes segregated vice, no tenderloin district. Kansas student John Coons Jr. shot by fisherman M A Creviston amid town disputes. Taft campaign tour set for Sept 23 to Oct 7 visiting multiple states. Woman shot after refusal to elope. Leeds estate valued at 30 million in Paris probate. Boothfish warehouse inspected after long stock storage. McAlester powder explosion. Missouri depot wreck after giant powder blast. four dead, many injured. Hughes renominated governor of New York. Frazer mad dog scare in Iowa. Navy reports 20 ships under construction. Tennessee sinks after snag. Dryden trophy won by US Marine corps at Sea Girl shoot. Cotton mills consume over 4 million bales. Japanese emigration to Hawaii halted. Nightmares of sleepwalking Des Moines man injured. Orville Wright flies 1hr 10m 26s at Fort Myer. Judge Lowe dies during Masonic initiation. Iowa standpatters pick Lacey to oppose Cummins in Senate race. 21 cattle law cases filed in Topeka. Yazoo Mississippi wreck kills 4, injures 26. Insurance man Reed dies from hotel fall in Cincinnati. Whisky age and color ruling in Springfield court. Arkansas election solidly Democratic. night riders threaten cotton regions. Ankeny defeated in Washington Senate race by 12,600 margin.
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Des Moines
John Coons, Jr
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
M. A. Creviston
Coons
Creviston
Horton
Kan
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Judge Taft
Cincinnati
Galesburg
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Harry Parker
Iola
Harry Pearson
Oklahoma City
Mexico
William B. Leeds
Paris
Mineola
L. I
Boothfish
McAlester
Windsor
Henry County
Charles E Hughes
New York
Saratoga
Frazer
State Veterinary Department
Navy Department
Tennessee
Kansas City
St. Louis
Little Blue
United States Marine Corps
Dryden
Southern Cotton Mills
Japanese Emigration Bureau
Hawaii
Frank Shea
Clifton
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Masonic Lodge
Piedmont
J. G. Lowe
District Court
John T. Lacey
Gov. Cummins
United States
Topeka
Clarksdale
Miss
Portsmouth
Havlin
Springfield
Humphrey
Arkansas
Senator Ankeny
Washington
Taft's North-South-West Trip Planned for Ten Days
A detailed itinerary shows Mr Taft traveling from September 25 for ten days reaching as far north as South Dakota and south to Kansas with Denver as a western anchor. The plan illustrates early 20th century campaign mobility and regional outreach.
Rochester N Y Democratic convention nominates Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
The New York Democratic convention at Rochester nominated Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler as governor. He was the sole Democrat elected in the last election. The convention also featured William J. Bryan as a principal attraction and praised the party’s prospects.
Happenings in Missouri and Firemen Directors
Missouri news notes list officers of the Southwestern Firemen association at Joplin with W H Holmes president Frank B Loomis vice president Peter B McCarty secretary Aaron A Houghton treasurer and R L Burger inspector general. New directors include J F Chandler Joplin John M Sherwood Neosho James Taylor Webb City Charles Tanner Carterville D L Dunleavy Pierce City and Kansas members N B Chattel Galena Kinnie Duncan Weir City L Gray Scammon Walter Buel Parsons L Livingston Gas City. Drops Dead at Altar Mercer county Mrs Rubin Griffin collapsed and died at Pleasan ton Methodist church after joining the congregation. heart trouble attributed to excitement.
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Southwestern Firemen
Southn Firemen's Association
Joplin
W. H. Holmes
Pittsburg
Kan
Frank B. Loomis
Carterville
Peter B. McCarty
St. Louis
Aaron A. Houghton
R. L. Burger
Missouri
J. F. Chandler
John M. Sherwood
Neosho
James Taylor
Webb City
Charles Tanner
D. L. Dunleavy
Pierce City
Kansas
N. B Chattel
Galena
Kinnie Duncan
Weir City
L. Gray
Scammon
Walter Buel
Parsons
L. Livingston
Gas City
Pleasanton
Mercer County
Rubin Griffin
Ghost Haunting Missouri Homestead Triggers Claim to Leave
James R Hendrickson of a Norvoo Missouri homestead in Stone County reports nightly ghostly visits. He petitions the United States land office for a one year leave hoping the apparition will tire of the Ozark area and avert attempted land grabs of his quarter section.
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James R Hendrickson
Norvoo
Stone County
United States Land Office
Ozarks
Hendrickson
Kansas City Flour Mills Hit New Weekly Output Record
Kansas City flour mills produced 76 000 barrels in one week, the highest for any milling center aside from Minneapolis. Eight mills operate there with most flour for domestic use and some for export to Cuba and Porto Rico. The prior year week yielded 52 000 barrels.
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Kansas City
Minneapolis
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Horse Kicks Kill Farmer Near Springfield
J. J. Fetterhoff, a farmer four miles east of Springfield, was killed after a horse twice kicked him. He saved a boy from being trampled, was kicked in the groin, received medical help, and died a few hours later after another kick to the stomach.
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J. J. Fetterhoff
Springfield
Fetterhoff
Eight Babies Bitten by Rats at Kansas City Hospital
In the Kansas City general hospital ward for infants eight babies cried after a nurse left them briefly. Two infants showed rat bite wounds and were treated by Dr. E R Thornton. The old hospital will be vacated soon.
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Old Hospital
General Hospital
Kansas City
E. R. Thornton
Seven Riders Fined For Speed Through Jonesburg
Seven young men traveling by motorcycle from St. Louis to Mexico were arrested by Sheriff Ernest in Jonesburg for speeding. They paid a $50 fine plus costs and resumed their journey toward Mexico.
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St. Louis
Mexico
Ernest
Jonesburg
Mexican War Veteran Dies Near Rich Hill
Truman G. Ward aged 88 dies at his home four miles west of Rich Hill. Ward was a Mexican war veteran and an early Bates County settler. He lived in Bates County most of his life and his passing marks the loss of a long-serving local figure.
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Truman G. Ward
Rich Hill
Bates County
Joplin Becomes First City With Four Fire Engines
Joplin's Fire Department now operates four automobile fire-fighting machines, a unique status among U.S. cities. This development makes Joplin the only city in the nation to field four engine units.
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Joplin
United States
Ninth Missouri Cavalry Holds Annual Reunion in Boonville
The Ninth Missouri Cavalry completed a two day session in Boonville with officers elected. President is Captain J. W. Stigall of Cairo, vice president J. B. Larkson of Wellsville, and Dr. T. B. Ross of Slater as secretary and treasurer. The group will meet again for 1909 in Moberly on the second Wednesday in September.
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Ninth Missouri Cavalry
Boonville
J. W. Stigall
Cairo
J. B. Larkson
Wellsville
T. B. Ross
Slater
Moberly
Missouri retail merchants elect officers for 1909 convention
The state convention of Missouri retail merchants announced officers: President A. S. Weimeyer of St. Louis. first vice president J. P. Longan of Kansas City. secretary F. Chinn of Jefferson City. treasurer Henry Vogelman of St. Joseph. sergeant-at-arms J. F. Foote of St. Louis. Kansas City chosen to host the 1909 convention.
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State Convention of
Missouri
Baseball tragedy near Fordland claims Burdett child
In Webster county a four year old son of farmer J C Burdett was struck beneath the heart by a baseball during a game and died instantly. The accident occurred near Fordland while spectators watched the match.
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Fordland
Webster County
J. C. Burdett
Bull Pulls Man to Death Near Rock Hill
Charles Palmer, a prominent farmer 14 miles west of Rock Hill, died after a bull dragged him from a culvert as he led the animal home. He landed on his head when the bull leapt, breaking his neck.
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Charles Palmer
Rock Hill
Mr. Palmer
Ash Grove woman dies from gasoline explosion injuries
Miss Laura Thurmond, the young woman badly burned in a gasoline explosion at Ash Grove a few weeks ago, died from her injuries.
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Laura Thurmond
Ash Grove
He Drove the Robbers Away
Henry Callicott night agent for Iron Mountain in Bismarck refused to surrender money when two armed bandits confronted him. He seized a revolver from his desk, drove the robbers away, and was wounded in the hip after four shots were fired. He returned fire and the bandits were not wounded.
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Henry Callicott
Iron Mountain
Bismarck
Callcott
Camp for Farm Boys Opens at Sweet Springs
The farm boys encampment at Sweet Springs opened with 160 enrolled. Visitors attended lectures on horses and cattle by Prof. Trowbridge and Prof. King, corn breeding and sale prep by S. M. Jordan. Addresses were given by George B. Ellis, H. J. Waters, dean of agriculture, Prof. Eckles, and Curtis Hill, state highway engineer.
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Sweet Springs
Trowbridge
King
S. M. Jordan
George B. Ellis
H. J. Waters
College of Agriculture
Eckles
Curtis Hill
Aunt Polly Kelley Had 166 Living Descendants
Polly Kelley who died near Rocky Comfort left 13 children who all raised families. She had 57 grandchildren, 97 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren totaling 166 living descendants, making her possibly the most lineage in southwest Missouri.
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Polly Kelley
Rocky Comfort
Missouri
Munholland Sentenced 30 Years in Prison for Springfield Killing
William Munholland received a 30 year sentence in the state prison after a jury deliberated about ninety minutes for the killing of Mc Clelland C. Sappington and wounding Sappington’s wife during an attempt to kill his own wife on June 23 in Springfield. The defense’s unwritten law argument was rejected.
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William Munholland
McClelland C. Sappington
Sappington
Springfield
Boy Scalded to Death Near Springfield Factory
Roy Muse aged 16, son of Jack Muse, died four miles north of Springfield after falling into a scalding vat while swinging on a crane at his father's canning factory. In agony he jumped into a nearby pool to escape, suffering fatal burns.
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Roy
Jack Muse
Springfield
Woodside Named Naval Academy Cadet From St Joseph
Elmer T. Woodside son of Isaac N. Woodside railway switchman of St Joseph has secured an appointment to the United States Naval Academy Annapolis leading all exam contenders. Ray Wilkes of Fillmore and John B Bailey of St Joseph are first and second alternates.
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St. Joseph Bay
Annapolis
Elmer T. Woodside
Isaac N. Woodside
St. Joseph
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis
Ray Wilkes
Fillmore
John B. Bailey
Short Supplement Announces Verdict
The Alien Democrat released a brief supplement containing five lines of type announcing the verdict in a trial.
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Alien Democrat
State certificates issued after August examinations
State Superintendent Gass oversaw August certificate examinations in Columbia Kirksville Maryville LaGrange Springfield Warrensburg and Jefferson City. A total of 184 applicants produced 785 papers and 169 certificates were issued.
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Gass
Columbia
Kirksville
Maryville
LaGrange
Springfield
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Former railroad clerk settles $250000 damage suit
Edward Harold, former post office clerk on the St. Louis San Francisco railroad, who sued the company for damages for alleged injuries in a wreck, has compromised its suit, receiving $5000. It is claimed he was permanently injured. The case had been pending for some time.
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Edward Harold
Postol
St. Louis
San Francisco
Has No Republican Paper in Phelps County
A note states there is no Republican newspaper in Phelps County and mentions the county’s sizable towns. It emphasizes the absence of a GOP paper within the region.
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Phelps County
Phelps
Prosperity Remembered in Webb City Mining District
The piece recalls that the Webb City mining district will always have Prosperity, offered as a hopeful motto and a reminder of enduring local economic spirit embraced by residents and historians.
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Webb City
Bank guards arm Cosby citizens with shotguns
State bank officers in Cosby have bought a dozen repeating shotguns and ammunition to distribute to local residents. The measure aims to deter robberies after a surge in bank and post office crimes in the region.
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Cosby
Licking schools open amid mixed fortunes for Texas county
The Licking school district begins classes as Texas county faces challenges. The opening marks a contentious start for local education amid budget and staffing concerns affecting students and staff.
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Texas County
Licking
Old coache s to go as herdic transit fades
Washington’s herdic public vehicles named after Peter Herdic face extinction as Congress requires motor cars within a year. Once on Pennsylvania Avenue, these five cent fare coaches vanished from major streets after streetcar advances, now only seen on select residential routes with front box fare payment.
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Washington
Congress
Illicit Still Under Construction Near Washington Bureau
A hidden still is being built near the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. Dr. Harvey Wiley oversees its construction to demonstrate turning farm waste into denatured alcohol for fuel. Congress passed the denatured alcohol bill two years ago, but farmers show little interest.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Wiley
Tots Made Criminal by Law
The new child labor law is blamed for a juvenile crime wave in Washington. Records at the House of Detention show weekly juvenile offenses rising by more than 100 percent from the prior week, with about 500 boys denied permits and many deterred by permit procedures. Officials say the situation may improve as the law takes effect.
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Washington
House of Detention
Names on Cards Do Not Count in Washington
The trend shifts to job titles over names on visiting cards with officials such as The Speaker and The Admiral of the Navy. The practice aims to emphasize real distinction through the job itself rather than rank, though many senators may be left out as one prints titles instead of offices.
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Washington
Uncle Joe Cannon
Admiral Dewey
Foraker
Wrights Aeroplane Fi A Propeller Blade Tragedy At Fort M
An early Wright brothers flight near Fort M ended in disaster as the aeroplane crashed from about 75 feet. Orville Wright and Lieut. Thomas E Selfridge were aboard. Selfridge died from injuries and Wright was critically hurt but conscious claims of recovery followed surgery.
Ruef's Attorney Indicted in Bribery Attempt
San Francisco attorney Adolph S. N burgh linked to Ruef case was arrested on a grand jury indictment charging an attempt to bribe juror John M. Kelly. He posted 5000 dollars bail and was released.
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Ruef
San Francisco
Cal
Adolph S.nburgh
4Ham Ruef
Lawler
Thery
John M. Kelly
Retail Druggists Elect in Atlantic City
The Nazi Retail Druggists association elected officers Thursday in Atlantic City New Jersey. President W S Elkin Santa first vice president H P Ford Rochester NY second vice president A O Zwick Cincinnati secretary Thomas Potts Philadelphia treasurer Jay Coleman West Virginia.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Nazi
Retail Druggists’ Association
W. S. Elkin
Santa
H. Pford
Rochester
N. Y
A. O. Zwick
Cincina
P. ©. Conn
Indianapolis
Thomas Potts
Philadelphia
Jay Coleman
West Virginia
Kite Experiments Begin From Pike's Peak Summit
Dr Will R Blair of the United States weather bureau starts kite experiments from Pike's Peak summit to test weather data collection. The project aims for 2000 feet above the summit, about 16000 feet above sea level, to support a future weather station.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Will R. Blair
United States
Wea Bureau
Pike's
Simit
Iron man distributes $16 million to his children
Pittsburg Pa at the golden ding supper H Singer the local iron man divided $16,000,000 among his children. Each got $4,000,000. The event centers on a lavish family distribution reportedly taking place at a dinner.
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Pittsburg
H. Singer
St. Louis Trust Co. Sought Receiver in Troy Circuit Court
Minority stockholders of the St. Louis Trust Co. filed a suit in the circuit court Thursday asking for the appointment of a receiver for the Troy St. Louis firm valued at about $1,000,000 in capital. The case centers on the St. Louis Trust Co. a real estate firm with ties to the Missouri capital.
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St. Louis Trust Company
Troy St. Louis
5 Trust Company
St. Louis Real Es
Auction of Lawton Town Lots Set for November 15
The acting secretary of the interior announces an auction sale of town lots adjoining Lawton Oklahoma. James W Witton, land officer of the General Land Office, is appointed to supervise the sale which will take place in Lawton on November 15.
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Lawton
Washington, D. C
Retary of the Interior
Lawton, Ok
James W Witton
General Land
Cholera Spreads in Manila Reports Growth
Manila dispatch reports cholera continuing to spread with 25 new cases and 12 deaths in the last day. Authorities warn residents and urge precautions as the outbreak worsens.
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Manila
Local Judge Dunne Fails renomination in San Francisco
In San Francisco the publican convention met but did not renominate Judge Frank H. Dun. Bribery graft cases loom as a major focus and the convention signals political shifts amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Dunnegan Francisco
Capublican Convention
City
Frank H. Dun Pefore
Thieving Mail Clerk Convicted in Wichita Case
A Wichita mail clerk was sentenced for stealing money from letters. The crime involved parcels and letters sent from Newton, Kansas, to Fort Worth Texas, highlighting a cross state mail theft.
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Wichita
Kan
United States
Newton
Fort Worth
Tex
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