World News Roundup Mixed Domestic Items
A conglomerate of brief items from across the globe notes events in Missouri and Kansas. Highlights include Harry Roberds of Springfield committed to Nevada asylum after singing Casey Jones. a St. Louis firemen convention. first Pacific freight via Mississippi to St. Louis. Dodge City business closures for Representative Madison's funeral. six ax murders found in Colorado Springs. Kansas University students seek a 100000 union building in Lawrence. state bank deposits totaling 96882801.16 with a rise since June. Also plans for the largest Navy wireless towers at Fort Myer. a railroad franchise granted in Buchanan county. efforts to secure pure milk in Kansas end. Missouri capital highway groundbreaking at Sedalia. Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe trains near Kansas City fatality. a rail robbery gang uncovered in Kansas City. William Booth jailed in St Joseph. former Senator Carter dies in Montana. Rex Brown shot by brother near Chickasha. Maine dry law repealed. Lawrence bank charter bid denied. two bridges washed out at Bronaugh. jail escape plot stopped in Atchison. parole case hearings for Leavenworth bankers delayed. Embezzlement charge against E L Hendrey. Missouri capitol bond bids set at 3.5 million. antitrust indictment against United Shoe Machinery. game bird season restrictions in Kansas. 792 Kansas newspapers tally. James Murtha arrested for bad checks. Taft not seeking Weiley resignation.
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Casey Jones
Harry Roberds
Springfield
Nevada
National Firemen’s Association
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
Dodge City
Madison
Colorado Springs
Students Council of
University of Kansas
Students’ Union
Lawrence
Kansas
Fort Myer
Navy Department
Kansas City
Clay County
St. Joseph
Buchanan County
S. J. Crumbine
Kansas State Board of Health
Kansasity
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Chicago
Leavenworth
William Booth
Ridgeway
United States
Thomas Henry Carter
Montana
Chickasha
Okla
Rex Brown
Tandy Brown
Tandy
Maine
Charter Board
Lawrence State Savings Bank
Drywood
Bronaugh
Atchison, Kan
Taylor
John R. Walsh
Federal jail closure ends Fort Smith relic
The U S marshal closed the Fort Smith federal jail Arkansas last remaining federal lockup outside the capital. Arkansas City Kansas voters defeated a 60000 bond for water supply and 25000 for park improvements. Roy Stubblefield 16 was killed by a Frisco train at Lamar Missouri while fleeing school.
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United States
Fort Smith
Ark
National Capital
Arkansas City
Kan
Roy Stubblefield
Lamar
Walter W. Minick
Wichita
al. H. Blase
Southwestern Millers’ League
Public Utilities Commission
Kansas
Sam Rodman
Neodesha
Independence
Rock Island Golden State Limited
Ainsworth
Leavenworth
Russian Premier Stolypin Dies From Assassination Wound
Premier Stolypin of Russia has died from the bullet wound inflicted by assassin Bogroff. The report notes his death amid other global calamities including riots in Vienna over rising living costs and violent clashes with troops.
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Stolypin
Russia
Bogroff
Thomas A. Edison
Lauf
Bavaria
Tieut
P. A. Gammell
Farnborough
Hendon
Kansas City Politician Nominated to Congress by Paola Caucus
Reports list multiple regional items including Joseph Taggart’s nomination in Paola for Congress, George Thomas starting a 1500 mile motorcycle trip to Hanover, Mrs Deer’s fatal injury from a gasoline stove explosion in Excelsior Springs, and other local political, legal, and social notes from Missouri and Kansas.
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Joseph Taggart
Kansas City
Man
Paola
George Thomas
Bunker Hill
Kan
Hanover
Charles E. Deer
Excelsior Springs
G. A. Goben
Kirksville
Bakers to Fight Bread Trust at Kansas City Convention
Missouri features join a national push as Bakers to Fight Bread Trust plan a union led bakery in Pittsburg. The triennial convention of the International Union of Bakery and Confectionery Workers in Kansas City approves the venture. Airships will headline the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia September 30 to October 6 with races balloon flights parachute leaps and night shows.
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Sedalia
Pain
Will Make River Flight Across 1917 Miles
Hugh K. Robinson of St Louis has been chosen from 46 applicants by the Trans Mississippi River Flight association to attempt the Minneapolis to New Orleans hydro airplane flight of 1917 miles. A success would set a new world record for cross country flying.
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River
Hugh K. Robinson
St. Louis
Trans
Church Worker Dismissed by Springfield Church
Before 500 members of East Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield Geo. Brockus a young temperance and church worker was dismissed on charges alleging a conspiracy to disgrace the pastor Rev. E. H. Barb and deprive him of his pastorate.
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East Avenue Baptist Church
Springfield
Geo. Brockus
E. H. Barb
New Missouri town Coffman laid out on Houck extension
A new town on the Houck system line into Farmington will be named Coffman. It sits on the historic Coffman farm settled over a century ago by John Coffman, a Tennessee pioneer. Lead mines, long idle due to shipping limits, will reopen and mills begin operation at Coffman.
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Missouri
Farmington
Coffman
John Coffman
Tennessee
Freshman Pipe Flouts Rules at Missouri Quad Hazing
A freshman smoking a pipe on the quad at the University of Missouri in Columbia triggers hazing. Freshmen forced to black sophomores' shoes, deliver speeches, and apologize for infringing traditions as part of the disciplinary ritual.
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University of Missouri At Columbia
Farmer killed by corn fodder cutter near St. Joseph
Andrew Landy, 31, a well to do farmer near St. Joseph, was killed while feeding fodder into a corn fodder cutter. His right arm was caught in the knives and in attempting to free himself he pushed his left arm into the knives. His bride of less than a year survives him.
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Andrew Landy
St. Joseph
Odd Fellows Corner-Stone Laid in Nevada Building
The corner-stone of Nevada's new $16,000 Odd Fellows building has been laid across from the Federal building. The two story and basement structure will have three storerooms on the first floor and lodge rooms on the second.
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Odd Fellows
Nevada
Captain Berry's Son Reunited After Mob Lynching Link
Captain Berry of St. Louis travels to West Chester Pennsylvania to visit his son John Berry who he had not seen since he was ten. The reunion followed his discovery that his son was alive after reading a newspaper report of his arrest in the mob that lynched Zach Walker at Coatesville.
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Berry
John Berry
St. Louis
West Chester
Zach Walker
Coatesville
Alleged Gum Poisoner Freed In Fulton Trial
A Fulton jury acquits Woods of attempting to murder James McPheeters family by poisoned chewing gum. On verdict they report Woods snatched his baby and fled through the rain to a hotel.
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Marcus Goff
Rochester
N. Y
Stillwater
Pocatello
Jefferson Woods
Fulton, Mo
James McPheeters
Henry Lytton
Charles Kemmer
Lexington
Mo Headley
Springfield
Fulton
Woods
Road Bond Vote Passes by Wide Margin in Eight Mile District
In Calaway county the eight mile district centered on Fulton approved bonds worth 100000 for permanent rock and gravel roads by about six to one. Voters chose a decisive victory for good roads and the plan calls for a system of modern highways to follow.
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Fulton
Calaway County
Delegates Reconsider Nine-Hour Day at St Joseph Convention
The international convention of the Street and Electrical Railway Employees at St Joseph will revisit a report backing a nine hour workday. It has been sent back to the laws committee for revision to address details before final approval.
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International Convention of the Street and Electrical Railway
St. Joseph
Laws Committee
Missouri Hog Exhibited as World’s Largest
J. R. Robinson of near Bowling Green owns what is believed to be the largest hog in the world. It has been brought to Montgomery for exhibition, weighs 1100 pounds, and spans nine feet from tip to tip. Stockmen who have seen it say it has no equal.
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Missouri
J. R. Robinson
Bowling Green
Montgomery
Lambert Flies in Storm Over St Louis Flight Test
In a late evening flight at St. Louis amid rising gale and lightning, Albert Bord Lambert, president of the Aero Club of St. Louis, piloted a biplane through five figure eights to qualify for an aviator license.
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Lambert
St. Louis
Albert Bord Lambert
Aero Club of
Edward Butler Leaves $3 Million Estate in Will
Edward Butler once a Democratic boss of St Louis leaves a will naming his son James J Butler and the Merchants Trust Company as executors. Butler's wealth is estimated at about $3,000,000.
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Ed. Butler
Edward Butler
St. Louis
James J. Butler
Mercantile Trust Company
Butler
Springfield Club Halts Clark Speaking Move
Directors at the Springfield club stop the drive to invite Speaker Champ Clark to address the land congress fearing a political address and state their aim to remove politics from the event.
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Clark
Springfield Club
Champ Clark
Land Congress
Mule Accident Claims Life of Goff Bedford
Goff Bedford son of Mrs. Elizabeth Bedford of Columbia was killed when thrown from a mule at the home of John S. Bedford south of Columbia. He was dragged about a quarter mile and dashed against a tree.
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Goff Bedford
Elizabeth Bedford
Columbia
John
Bedford
Wealthy Lumberman T. W. Ballew Dies at Excelsior Springs
Princeton millionaire lumberman and merchant T. W. Ballew died at Excelsior Springs. He endured a $30,000 swindle and then led the campaign that ended the Maybray gang two years earlier.
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T. W. Ballew
Princeton
Excelsior Springs
Maybray
Monroe County approves $100000 fireproof courthouse in Paris
Monroe County voters approved bonds for a $100000 courthouse with 1809 for and 721 against. Paris tally was 728 in favor and 41 opposed. The courthouse will be built in Paris and be fireproof.
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Monroe County
Paris
Great Live Stock Show At Missouri State Fair
Farmers of Missouri urged to attend the state fair with larger exhibits and a surprising Live Stock show this year promising expanded displays and greater participation.
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Farmers of Missouri
Pacific Votes Waterworks Bonds
At a Pacific special election a $15,000 bond issue for a municipal water system carried by 280 to 11 against.
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Pacific
Man shoots wife then surrenders at county jail
George Fenton, 45, shot and killed his wife in Columbia after a quarrel. The couple married a year ago but had separated recently. Fenton surrendered himself to authorities at the county jail following the incident.
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George Fenton
Columbia
Notable speakers set for Lakes-to-Gulf Deep Waterway meeting
Walter L. Fisher secretary of the interior and O P Austin chief of the bureau of labor statistics will speak at the Chicago October gathering. Gov Hadley invites Sir Wilfred Laurier prime minister of Canada to attend.
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Walter L. Fisher
Secretary of the Interior
O. P. Austin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington
Chicago
Gov
Hadley
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Editors in Annual Session for Northeast Missouri Press Association
The Northeast Missouri Press Association met in Moberly for its annual session. John Blanton, association president, opened the meeting with a brief address.
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Northeast Missouri Press Association
Moberly
John Blanton
Judge Harris's Sister Dead After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs. Sarah H. Bradley aged 58, sister of Judge David H. Harris of Fulton, died after an appendix operation. The judge presided over the Jeff Woods case.
Buried in Silo Collapse at Springfield Farm
A 200 ton silo collapsed at Henry Lecompte’s farm near Springfield burying Walter Evans and Roy Cox, both farm hands, who escaped with severe injuries after being in the silo’s lowest part filled with ensilage. General Joseph A. Wickham Dies at home near Kenneth Missouri born November 14 1844 served eight years as adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard. Union protests loom as Boy Scouts face presidential escort duties in St Louis on September 23 with musicians union likely to oppose participation.
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Henry Lecompte
Springfield
Walter Evans
Roy Cox
Jos. A. Wickham
Joseph A. Wickham
Missouri National Guard
Kenneth
General Wickham
Monroe County
Missouri
Boy Scouts
St. Louis
Musicians’ Union
Pog Wee Stans
Fes
Got Hints On Wheat Raising at Pettis Institute
The first Farmers' Institute under Pettis County Industrial and Commercial association met at Sedalia with broad representation. Attendees heard guidance on wheat raising and agriculture practices for the season.
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Farmers’ Institute
Pettis County Industrial and Commercial Association
Cr Ged
Sedalia
Reeth
Arrested man swallows coins to hasten escape
A St. Joseph laborer Pat Connors, arrested on a charge, swallowed three dollars in small change and nearly choked while attempting to swallow the last three dimes, narrowly avoiding a fatal outcome.
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Enness Pat Connors
St. Joseph
Deaf School appoints Fulton physician in historic GOP break
Dr. H. L. Owen of Fulton was elected physician at the Missouri School for the Deaf, marking the first Republican to hold the post in the school's history. He becomes the institution's medical leader succeeding prior non Republican appointees.
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School For
H. L. Owen
Fulton
Missouri School
Doan's Kidney Pills Proved Life Saving Says Wells
A Liberty Wisconsin resident Henry Co. LeonHardt reports kidney pain and frequent secretions improved quickly with Doan's Kidney Pills. He claims permanent relief after trying many doctors and a specialist with only temporary aid. The ad urges readers to remember Doan's when back is lame and notes price and availability.
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Henry Co. Leonhardt
Liberty
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Doan
Doan's
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
One Cure for Sarcasm Hat Bill Tale
A husband who mocked his wife’s hat faced a costly bill of 1834 for retrimming. After paying, he swore off sarcasm about hats and changed his ways.
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Bunsen
Marion's Onions Test Faith in Household Dinner
Marion faced a harsh regime at her aunt's home while her mother was ill. After being forced to eat disliked foods, she refused to say grace and was told to sit until she would. Under the sunlit impatience of friends, she finally prayed humorously for gratitude for onions, doubting God could grant it.
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Marion
Grace
Left Him Far Behind by Childish Standards of Greatness
The piece contrasts childish boasts with adult notions of greatness. A young boy’s bragging about toys is countered by a rival’s remark that another boy stayed up past eleven twice in a week, highlighting the limits of juvenile bravado.
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Johnnie
Proper Treatment Heard In Courtroom Quip
A judge recalls a humorous exchange about illness and a vacuum cleaner as part of a testimony. The man laments a terrible cold with a stuffed head while a woman speaker asks about a vacuum cleaner as a remedy.
Headeshe and Pain Remedies Highlight Public Trust
An old ad copy touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as a best household remedy for headaches toothaches and earaches. The text contrasts this with a note that some men treat public office as a private trust.
Tobacco Shipment Sets Record For Lewis Single Binder
A train load of twenty four carloads of tobacco was purchased by Frank P. Lewis of Peoria for Lewis Single Binder Cigars. The lot is said to be the largest ever held by a factory and comes from the finest crop in years. The tobacco should supply the factory for more than two years. The purchase was noted in the Peoria Star on January 16, 1909.
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United States
Frank P. Lewis
Peoria
Peoria Star
Such a platitude of a world where horses thrive and men starve
A stark reflection on inequality where animals appear well nourished while many workers perish from hunger. The line contrasts abundance for beasts with famine among laborers, highlighting social injustice and economic indifference in harsh times.
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E. L. Hendrey
All Night and Day Bank of
Memphis
D. A. Frayser
Board of Fund Commissioners
Capitol
Boston
United Shoe Machinery Company
Sherman Anti-Trust
Kansas Historical Society
James Murtha
Leavenwerth
Newark
N. J
Harvey W. Weiley
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Taft
En N. Ses
Vienna
Bank of Montreal
New Westminster
B. C
Bilbao
Spain
Province of
Biscay
Babe P. Waggener
Minn
Jerry Drummer
Topeka
Central City
Col
Monterey
Mex
John W. Higgins
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain System
England
Germany
Strafford
Senate of
Cea LeRoi
Fletcher
Art
Jackson Bt
Kansan
George Macdonald
United Shoe Machinery CO
Mass
Carter
Carters
Hau Hood
Grimes County
Texas
D. W. Kempner
Galveston
K.C. S. RY
Sulphur Springs
Arkansas
G. Warner
Richards -Conover Hardware CO
Lloyd Manufacturing CO
Menominee, Mich
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