Barber Kills Wife in Bed Before Self Surrender
In Salt Lake City a St Louis barber frank rose shot his wife on Christmas afternoon as their two year old watched. He confessed at the police station six hours later, saying he believed she was unfaithful and planned the killing over weeks. The dying wife named him before succumbing, while the child remained beside the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Frank Rose
St Louis
Rose
Dreaser
Frank
George
Virginia Items of 1903 Christmas and local news notes
Virginia notes recap holiday happenings in town and surrounding areas. Meda Cozick and Anna Bard return from Warrensburg to visit family, while Lewis Garner suffers measles at home. A judge’s wife loses a turkey in town, later replaced. Leona Biggs visits grandparents near Hume. Christmas trees laden with presents brighten churches and homes, with families including Wolfe, Park, Tye, and others sharing meals and gifts. Mentions of farms hired for 1904, a broken telegraph, and local obituaries as Father Stillwell passes at Mulberry. school idle, reflections on life and aging residents, plus local figures like Mamie Bouyer and A. C. Peen listed among visitors and buyers.
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Meda Cozick
Anna Bard
Warrensburg
Lewis Garner
Leona Biggs
Hume
C. W. Hensley
Aaron
MBE
Christian Church
Claton Wolfe
G W. Park
Vine
Tobi
John Hussey
Wolfe
Tye
Amsterdam
Virginia
Wirt
Hingon
Lincoln
Neb
Geo. Thompson
Ani Hattie
Jd. H. Park
Father Srillwell
Muberry
Mulberry
Father Adams
Bitter Fight Promised Against Consumption Cure
TK Beall of Beall Mississippi recounts his wife’s battle with consumption. After trying many remedies, Dr King’s New Discovery brought rapid improvement and full recovery after four bottles. Trial bottle offered. price 50c and 10.00. guaranteed by BH L Tucker druggist.
Auctioneer Sale Notice Requesting Trial Satisfaction
Auctioneer offers trial satisfaction or no charges on sales inquiries. References provided on application. Call or address E. Rospixs, Avorett, Missouri for details. 45-tf
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E. Rospixs
Avorett
Glover Holds Cripple Creek Office Under Fire
Attorney John M. Glover defied Colorado National Guard in Cripple Creek as shots broke his left arm during a two hour standoff in his office. He called Governor Peabody a cheap anarchist and refused entrance, vowing to shoot if forced. Glover, a former St. Louis attorney and Missouri congressman, faced martial law actions and was later arrested while under siege.
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Cripple Creek
Corte
Ottes
Attorpes
J. M Glover
Missouri
Theolorado National Guard
Tis
Verdeckberg
Glover
Peabody
Gilaver
Naylor
Young
John M. Glover
St. Louis
Colorado
Vietor
Frank James
McMillan
Gallatin
Washington University
Shepley & Glover
Ballard Social Club Elects Officers At Meeting
Ballard Social club members, seventeen charter, met Monday evening electing Douglas president Gartin vice president Hays secretary Milford Richardson returns from California with family. Rev A B Christie returns to Ottawa Kansas. C Couchman moves to Eureka. Margery Herrell visits Platte City teachers Walter Crow and Robert Hradley noted. Box supper proceeds to library. party at Mr Kelrsey reported as a highlight.
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Ballard Social Club
TO. Douglas
G. G. Gartin
Llith Hays
Myrtle Warford
Gartin
Milford Richardson
California
A. B. Christie
Ottawa
Kansas
C. Couchman
Eureka
Bates County
Margery Herrell
Platte City
Wm. Herre
Walter Crow
Nyhart
Robert Hradley
State Normal
Warreneburg
Mr. Kelrsey
New Life Pills Benefit from Dr King’s Store Ad
Blunders are costly they say but you won’t err with Dr King’s New Life Pills. They claim to ease dyspepsia dizziness headaches liver and bowel troubles with gentle thorough action at H L Tuckers drug store.
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Dr. King
H. L. Tucker
Catherine McVey Dies At 104 In Danville Hotel Legend
Catherine McVey, 104, long time cook at the Danville hotel once visited by Abraham Lincoln, died suddenly today. Her husband died twenty-five years ago and after his death she never went to bed, but remained in a chair.
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Danville, IL
Catherine McVey
Danville Hotel
Abraham Lincoln
Bryan Declares He Is Not a Socialist
W J Bryan arrived in The Hague from Berlin and met the foreign minister. He reported Count Tolstoi asked if Bryan was a socialist, and Tolstoi replied he is not a socialist, expressing relief at the answer while noting Tolstoi appears aged but well.
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the Hague
William J. Bryan
Berlin
Bryan
Count Tolstoi
Russia
Tolstoi
Mound Items Sparkled by Christmas Gatherings and Visits
Quiet holiday notes from Mound recount Christmas joy with children and families enjoying a tree. Locals like Mrs Alice Zimmers and families travel to Lafayette county and visit relatives. Cattle shipments to Kansas City, planned moves to Cline farm, and community updates accompany reports of bridge work and local visits.
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Passnie
Alice Zimmers
Lafayette County
Chas
Aod
Pred
Turner
D. No Sharp
Appleton City
R. M. Wilcox
Kansas City
John Lomapeich
Emery Lockard
Linn County
Kansas
Butler
Tom Moon
Walter Rice
Walter Crews
Nevada
Eichler
E. F. Boswell
J. N Sharp
J. W. Crews
Butea County
J. E. Crowder
Foulk
Ira Hardin
Ora Hardin
M.A. Harlow
L. Eichler
L.C.E
Electric Bitters Promised To Dismantle Ailments
A sensational advert claims Electric Bitters can end nervousness sleeplessness stomach upsets and other pains by toning the stomach regulating kidneys and bowels stimulating the liver and cleansing the blood. The remedy costs 50 cents with a money back guarantee by L Turner druggist.
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L. Turner
Bargain Counter in Wives Fifty Husbands Wanted Novelty
A sensational boast by Mrs. Julia Work, head of a state industrial program, launches a “bargain counter in wives” promising the finest, prettiest brides for eligible men. She plans a public inspection of candidates, warning about dangers and urging use of a salve for minor injuries.
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Tissu
L. L
Julia FE
Work
Milsouth
Kate
Sees Her Sweetheart Die in Knoxville Romance Tragedy
In Knoxville on a December night 20 year old Householder ending his life by drinking carbolic acid in the parlor of his sweetheart Misa Susie Gillam. He had courted her for three years and they planned to marry on Christmas day. the motive remains unknown.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Householder
Misa Susie Gillam
Miss Gillam
Power house wreck floods Syracuse lights
In Wabash Indiana on December 28 a blast of river floodwaters toppled the Booch and Kilgour power house ruining costly machinery valued at 25110 and leaving Syracuse without light until replacement. A separate ad seeks a trusted manager in Chicago offering 2000 salary plus expenses paid weekly.
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Wabash
Ind
Benton
Booch & Kilgour
Syracuse
Elkhart River
House of Solid
Addreta
Monon
Chicago
Porto Ricans Involved In Notorious California Case
A large, grim case in California links Porto Ricans to a brutal murder and body mutilation. Miguel Irouio, a leader, was arrested after a confession detailed luring a Chinese peddler, severing a head, and disposing of a skull. Antone Wradirrested and another suspect remain jailed as investigators pursue the truth.
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California
Porto
Miguel Irouio
Rile Fisneron
Antonie
Crinhiawl
Antonio
Toothache Causes Death of Missouri Woman
Mrs. Joseph Copeland, a Missouri woman from ten miles north of St. Louis, died after complaining a toothache would burst. She reportedly thrust her head back on a bed and died within minutes, according to the St. Louis Times dispatch from December 29.
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Missouri
St. Times
Joseph Copeland
The Cause of Sudden Deaths Promotes Kidney Remedy
A newspaper ad warns that kidney trouble leads to heart and bladder problems and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure. It claims kidney disease causes many sudden deaths and touts Swamp Root as a remedy available in fifty cent and one dollar bottles with a free sample and book offer.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
N.Y
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Eudrea
Ayers
Ayer
Lowel
Maas
Ernor Peabody
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W. J. Bryan
Dale
ELRY
Frank Barnhardt
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