Alger Seeks 5000 Dollar Monument for Gridley
Washington notes Senator Alger introduced a bill to appropriate 5000 dollars for a monument to Captain C V Gridley who commanded the Olympia at Manila Bay. He cites a letter from Mrs Gridley, 80, serving as a clerk, asking Roosevelt’s aid and proposing a joint memorial due to her finances and her late son’s death aboard the Missouri.
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Washington
Alger
C. V. Gridley
Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Manila Bay
Gridley
Roosevelt
Capt. Gridley
Missouri
Corn Stops Hog Fight On Stalled Train In Blizzard
In Middletown New York a stock train blocked by a sewer blizzard faced a ravenous herd of hogs. Railroad workers hauled an engine and car to Chester with corn to quell the hunger and prevent further chaos.
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Middletown
N. Y
Key Court
Chester
Acquitted of Murder in Abilene Kansas
William Hirt was acquitted of the murder of Herman Duvall, a railroad man, in Herington. On New Year’s night Duvall, after meeting Hirt on the street, pushed him, struck him with a lantern, and kicked him. Hirt fired, killing Duvall. the men had never met before.
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Abilene
Kas
William Hirt
Herman Duvall
Herington
Duvall
Hirt
Platte County calls bonds and plans burn of debt
Platte City Missouri January 31 The County Court of Platte County ordered all outstanding bonds be called for payment on March 1 erasing an original indebtedness of 349000 dollars with no bonded or floating debt remaining A public bond burning will mark the event drawing county citizens to celebrate and witness the ceremony
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Platte City
Platte County
Gas Explosion Strikes Schwab Mine South of Cherokee
An explosion of gas at the Schwab mine near Cherokee occurred at about 6 PM during shotfiring. The tipple was wrecked and one cage blown from the shaft. Shotfirer E. Jenkins was badly burned and rescued. John Jackson is missing and presumed dead. A similar shaft blast a week earlier killed John Gae and burned William Imhoff.
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Schwab
E. Jenkins
John Jackson
John Gae
William Imhoff
Mad engineer battles fireman on 30 mile freight run
Charles Kull, an engineer for the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis line, went temporarily insane and fought his fireman Perry McKinley during a 30 mile dash from Colliers West Virginia to Carnegie Pennsylvania. The crew reached West Penn Hospital for examination as the train sped between 50 and 60 mph. The incident, following a prior derailment scare last Saturday, left the crew shaken and the engine now under medical review.
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Carnegie, Pa
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
McKinley
Colllera
Thin Place
Kull Wan
R. L Taylor
Weat Penn Hospital
Pitteburz
Ballot proposal to grant female suffrage in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo January 30 Among resolutions introduced in the house one by Mr Quigu of Cooper county proposes that a constitutional amendment be submitted to the people to extend the right of franchise to all women over 21 who meet the male voter qualifications naturalized foreign born included.
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Jefferson City
Quigu
Cooper County
School Children Frozen in Street in Pussaie New Jersey
On January 30 Nellie and Mary Graschot aged 6 and 8 were benumbed by cold while walking to school in Pussaie New Jersey. They lay in the snow unconscious with hands and feet frostbitten. A truckman found a red shawl and rescued them. The younger child’s condition was feared to be fatal.
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Pussaie
Nellie
Mary Graschot
Trockman
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Ad Shows Short Measure Tale
A letter to Mr. T. L. Harper from Butler Missouri recounts a tale of a Devoe paint contract mishap. A rival salesman claimed Devoe was short measure, leading to a swap of cans. The writer asserts Devoe finally ensured full measure and purity, ending with a promotion of Devoe lead-and-zinc paint.
Bill for Good Roads Introduced in Senate
Jefferson City Mo Jan 30 In support of the good roads movement Senator Brown introduced a bill creating a State Highway Commissioner to be appointed by the governor for four years The commissioner must be a qualified civil engineer and road builder and will work full time from the state capital He will collect highway statistics advise counties and cities on construction materials and methods and earn 2500 dollars annually plus travel expenses A clerk at 1000 dollars will be hired Brown said he supported the bill and did not seek credit for himself with the measure introduced at the request of Mr Moore
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Jefferson City
Brown
W. H Moore
Senate
Itace
Moore
Senator Cockrell recites letters to the late Senator Vest
Washington January 29 A postal card addressed to Senator George Vest Washington DC was handed to Senator Cockrell. It asks for a packet of garden seed and a blight friend Mamie Miller Jennie Miller Pruachie Miller St F D Reda 2 Mo He deduces the Millers live rural route 2 Reeds Jasper county Missouri but is unsure The mail to Senator Vest continues to reach Cockrell’s committee room as Vest is no longer living among American statesmen
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Washington
Cockrell
George Vest
Washington, D.C
Sen Veat
Pleeve
Ous
Mamie Miller
Jennie Miller
Pruachie Miller
St. F. D. Reda
Senator Cockrell
Reeds
Jasper County
Senator Veat
State University Seeks 805 000 In Appropriations
Jefferson City Mo Jan 30 Campbell Wells Gardiner Lathrop Walter Williams and Dr R H Jesse members of the Board of Curators of the State University appeared before the Appropriations Committee of the House tonight to advocate the claims of the institution They want 405 000 for maintenance out of the seminary fund and 400 000 from the collateral Inheritance fund Colonel C L Woods of the Rolla School of Mines asked for 168 000 for the institution he represented Miss Mary Perry of St Louis asked for 7 500 for the Board of Charities and Corrections An excursion for the members of the assembly and state officers planned for Saturday Feb 4
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Jefferson City
Campbell Wells
Gardiner Lathrop
Walter Williams
R. H. Jesse
the State University
Appropriations Committee
The
House
C. L. Woods
Rolla School of Minea
Mias Mary Perry
St. Louie
Board of Charities and Corrections
Assembly
Kansas City Jail Holds Murder Suspects in Widow’s Case
Ida Perdue 28 and Han nibal Connora 0, half brother, are jailed in Kansas City for safe keeping after the murder of Dr Emmett Perdue at Medmond Missouri. Authorities fear a lynching as Mrs Perdue claims the death was suicide. Connors went to Richmond day before the murder to file a warrant charging Dr Perdue with threats to kill Mrs Perdue and their three children. Doctor and Mrs Perdue had been separated.
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Kansas City
Jan
Ida Perdue
Hannibal Connora
Emmett Perdue
Medmond
Richmond
Perdue
Connors
Mra
Doctor
Has Stood The Test 25 Years In Grove's Tonic Claim
An old GROVE'S Taste Tonic advertisement proclaims it has endured 25 years as a trusted iron and quinine remedy. The copy emphasizes its castorless formula and safe claims, urging readers to choose this familiar tonic for wellness.
Stanberry Gambling Crusade Reaches Thirty Six Complaints
Stanberry Missouri January 30 news reports 36 complaints filed against local gambling resorts as county authorities and Prosecuting Attorney Mil Giboney push a census closing disreputable businesses following Governor Folk's order to police chiefs. More suits expected in Albany tomorrow.
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Stanbary
Stanberry
Black Mafia War Declared by Kansas City Police
Kansas City police chief Joan Hayes says the city faces a Black Mafia presence. She asserts the local group is a branch of larger New York New Orleans and Chicago societies, responsible for unsolved murders, and announces a citywide crackdown.
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Kansas City
New York
New Orleane
Chicago
Joan Hayes
To Cure a Cold in One Day LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE
A vintage ad promising a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Claims all druggists will refund money if it fails. Box bears W Grove's signature and sells for 25 cents.
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W Grove
Gentile Judge Officiates Jewish Wedding in Fulton
Fulton Mo Jan 30 Judge H P Beaven of Callaway county probate court, a Gentile, married Morris Morgenstein of New York and Miss Julia Breenstein of Guthrie after they secured a license and found no Jewish minister in the area.
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Fulton, Mo
P. Beaven
Calloway County
Morris Mongenstien
New York
Julia Breenstein
Guthrie
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Modern Relief
Greatly in demand medicine for blood and system repairs. Dr Kings New Life Pills cure stomach and liver troubles. At Frank T Clay's drug store 25c guaranteed.
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Dr. King
Frank T. Clay
Dying Man Names Assailant in Malden Shooting
F E Porche died from injuries after naming Fred Smith of St Louis as his attacker at Townsley's Mill vicinity. Smith, described as Englishman with gold tooth, was last seen in Malden Sunday and later near the scene. Coroner's jury verdict held Porche died at Smith's hands. Reward of 1000 offered for Smith's arrest and delivery.
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Malden
F. KE. Porche
Red Smith
St. Louis
Townsley's
Smith
Townley Mill
Eoglishiman
Howards
Wee
Porche
Fred Stith
Elopement With Priest Ends in Breakup
Annie Frater an 18 year old girl from New York abandoned her home and fled with Julian Dolinov a priest affiliated with the Pauliss Fathers Church in New York ten days of romance ended as she decides to return home to seek her parents forgiveness. He remains in Chicago awaiting developments.
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Chicago
Speuce
Annie Frater
New York
Julian Dolinov
Pauliss
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted For Wounds
A rough street scene is cited to urge carrying Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts eczema and piles. The ad promises quick relief from injuries and discomfort, noting the 25 cent price at Frank T. Clay's Drug Store.
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Frank T. Clay
The Successful Wife and Her Handy Mischief
A Philadelphia tailor-tale notes how a wife keeps small surprises ready to brighten her husband's mood and forge affection. It suggests playful gestures like a carnation, a framed photo, or a favorite pudding to sustain happiness at home.
A Misapplied Petition at the Church Service
A misread notice recounts a minister’s reaction during a church service choir performance. After a lengthy anthem, the minister sends a fervent prayer thanking God that all are alive, prompting shock and mixed reactions from congregation and singers.
Globe-Democrat subscription pitch from St Louis ad
Readers are invited to subscribe to the Globe-Democrat papers. The Daily is unmatched in the West and the Weekly offers a value at one dollar per year for farmers and professionals. A free sample copy is available by writing the Globe Printing Company in St. Louis Missouri.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Union
Daily Globe-Democrat
Globe Democrat
Globe Printing Company
St. Louis
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Guthrie Centre
Burgettatown
Kull
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T. L. Harper
Butler
J. H. Kohlmeyer
Grove City
Devoe
Kohlmeyer
F. W. Devoe & CO
Gough & Hees Gell
Ontra
West
Miss Mary Ll. Storm. Cor
7Th & Felix Sts
St. Joseph, Mo
Wheeling
W. Va
South St. Fred
Many
Atlanta
State University
Mafia
Gentile
CREA
Price Bakine Ponvent Co., Chicaco
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