Bandits Rob Bank at Hoffman Oklahoma
Bandits raided the Davia bank in Hoffman Oklahoma at 3 20 PM as officers counted cash. Two men entered leveled revolvers forcing bank officers to surrender about 1000 dollars in st allver and currency. Posses pursued south toward the Canadian river with no sight of the robbers by nightfall. One man talked of Starr description though not seen before. An alleged third robber with rifles may have waited. Advertisement for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills by Clay's drug store.
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Hoffman
Henry Starr
Tyre
Kan
Starr
Davia
W. B. Davia
N. E. Davis
Stallver
Mr. Davis
Harry Starr
Kentucky Case Before Supreme Court Segregation Debate
Washington March 23 Kentucky fights in the U S Supreme Court for the right to segregation in schools. Attorney General James Breathitt defends the Be rea College aim of educating both races and preserving race identity while John G Cardelle argues education in private schools falls outside state control. Justice Harlan may announce the court’s opinion. Also notes on Vandiver backing Evans for governor, lemon reference, and local items about a fatal accidental shooting and stockman Ed Britt en route to Fort Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
United
Carlisle
Justice Harlan
Ash man praised as better than papa in St. Joe tale
A Gabbert family dialogue recounts a boy praising a local ash man who visited with a tired mule. The child explains the man calmed the mule and shared lessons about Jesus, highlighting a moral moment that impressed Mrs. Gabbert. The remark was reported by the St. Joe Observer.
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Papa
Jesus
St. Joe
Warner Would Salve Negro Soldiers Reenlistment Bill
Washington reports Senator Warner introduced an administration bill to quiet negro voters by allowing certain Twenty-fifth Infantry soldiers dishonorably discharged for Brownsville Texas to reenlist if they prove innocence of the shooting incident. The measure grants back pay and allowances, but faces committee doubt and Democratic opposition.
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Washington
Warner
Foraker
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownaville
Tex
He Was Square Jeff Criseman Pays Arrears in Missouri
T J Criseman of the Urich neighborhood paid his subscription arrears to the Democrat. The book showed Jeff owed a year and he refused to stand for it until a correction fixed the date to 1897. He said, I owe you 11 dollars and I am going to pay you, keep it coming. If anyone doubts Jeff Criseman’s square character in Missouri, they don’t know him.
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W. D. Vandiver
Evans
Vandiver
Will
Congress
Missouri
T. J. Criseman
Urich
Democrat
Jeff
Jeff Criesman
Hints on Tree Planting for Farmers and Home Orchards
Practical advice urges farmers to plant at least one orchard. Choose reliable nursery stock, dig in spring, plant at proper depth, apply mulch, and favor hardy, vigorous medium quality varieties. Maintain succession of apples for home use with several varieties. Also an ad for Kodol as a stomach remedy sold by Ulay's drug store.
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Ulay’s
Milwaukee Man Kills Wife Then Wounds Self
George Willoughby a prominent Milwaukee business and church figure killed his wife and wounded himself to fake an attack by burglars. He claimed burglars opened fire. a struggle followed and he was wounded. He later gave a confession and ante mortem statement but was not expected to recover.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Willoughby
Willoughby
Hila
Bell Telephone worker awarded 5000 in damages
Henry County jury returns a five thousand dollar verdict for Louis Miller of Clinton against Bell Telephone Co. after a three day Pettis county circuit court trial. Miller, a former lineman, was injured August 27 when a pole broke while he climbed it and he fell, suffering spinal concussion and other injuries.
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Louis Miller
Clinton
Bell Telephone Company
Bell Telephone Co
Pettis County
Sedalia
Dulaney Negro Barber Becomes Navy Auditor Clerk
Washington reports William Dulaney the Black barber at the White House since Roosevelt’s arrival has quit the razor to join the navy auditor’s office as a bookkeeper with a $1600 salary. The appointment came at the President’s request though the transfer from barber to civil service required special orders or an exam. Details of the transfer methods were not disclosed.
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Washington
William Dulaney
White House
Roosevelt
Auditor of the Navy
Dulaney
Cowherd Tops Signatures Pull in Missouri Governor Fight
Jefferson City March reports Democratic Governor candidate W.8. Cowherd filed eighty six primary petitions containing 5328 signatures. Jackson county supplied seventy petitions near 5000 signatures, pushing Cowherd's total to over 18000 signatures, far surpassing other gubernatorial contenders on both tickets.
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Jefferson City
Cowherd
Jackson County
Cowhered
A Duel Between Generals in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on a Wednesday morning General Smirnoff and General Fock dueled with revolvers at twenty paces in the Chevalier guard regiment riding school. Smirnoff was fatally wounded, the clash arising from Smirnoff’s memorandum questioning Fock’s courage. The duel had military approval and was witnessed by officers. several women were reportedly present.
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St. Petersburg
Smirnoff
Fock
Chevalier Guard
Port Arthur
Saved a Mare With Sloan's Sure Colic Cure On Ship
Mr. G. H. H. Rowe of Sparta Illinois recalls a voyage on the steamship Montezuma carrying 1250 horses and mules to South Africa. He asserts Sloan Sloan's Sure Colic Cure saved a mare after a veterinary failed to cure her. The ointment was used for sore shoulders and sprains and horses landed in good condition.
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South Africa
G. H. H. Rowe
Sparta
Sloan Sloan
Sloan
Kansas Mayor on Trial in Coffeyville Court
In Coffeyville Kansas Mayor J H Wilcox faces trial with Attorney General Jackson leading for the state and J P Rosalier for the defense. Police court records show fines from saloons gambling rooms and resorts about every four months. The case continues next week with over twenty five witnesses subpoenaed.
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Coffeyville
Kas
Abobe
J. H. Wilcox
Jackson
J. P. Rosalier
State's Taxable Wealth in Missouri Counties and St Louis
State Auditor Wilder prepared for the State Board of Equalization a table listing real estate and personal property values fixed by local assessors for taxable purposes this year. The state's total valuation stands at 1,844,052,451 dollars, up more than 58,808,000 from the prior year.
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Jefferson City
Wilder
State Board of Equalization
City of
St. Louis
Stabs Woman, Kills Self in Kansas City
Rosa Everett, 54, suffering a fatal left breast knife wound, and James T. Swanson, 23, died from carbolic acid. Swanson allegedly tried to attack 18 year old Miss Rosa Everett, prompting the mother to rush to rescue. Swanson fled home then drank poison.
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Kansas City
Kan
Rosa Everett
James T. Swanson
Swanson
Misa
Rene Everett
Sour Stomach Sold by C. W. Hess
Fragments read as a product line item noting sale by C. W. Hess. No clear event or quantities provided.
Local Freight and Passenger Train Timetable Note
A fragmented bulletin lists multiple local freight and passenger train designations with routes between Joplin Kansas City St Louis and Nevada. It includes times around 11 to 12 and notes Cardinal signs such as local freight, mail, and limited services with agent reference for Vaxspenvoour.
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Kansas City
Louis
Ransea City Mail
Kanase City Limited
Ranese City
Apa Interstate Division
iLope
C. Vaxspenvoour
Home Seekers Excursion and Long-Distance Fares
Announcement lists multiple states and cities with excursion fares for trips on all fires and third Tuesday of each month at one and a half fare plus $2 round trip. Tickets valid twenty-one days from sale. Second class rates to Los Angeles San Francisco Santiago California ports $30. Portland Seattle and northeast points $31.20. City of Mexico $34.30. Sale March 1 to April 30 1908. B C Vanpervoort.
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Topointe
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mexico
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Tah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Santiago
California
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Northeast
City of Mexico
B.C. Vanpervoort
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Bandits
Hoffman, Ok
John Riha
Vining
DeWitt
Clay
Jaques Mfg
Culcage
Preme Court
Joe Turner
Miner Vancamp
Case County
Vancamp
Mr. Vancamp
LaHarpe
Ed. Britt
Rockville
Ft. Scott
Chenault Brothers
Scott
Henry County
Olay
Stoessel
Honor
Her
Self
C. W. Hess
Butler Station
Joplin & Southwest
A.U.& Joplin Mall & Express
Nevada Mall
Ara Oe
John F. Herbel & Son
Court House
DR. J. Me Christy
Over Butler Cash Department Store
Hutler
Houde
E. N. Chastain
Honneth-Wheeler Mor, Co
H. M. Cannon
Butler, Missouri
Adrian
B. F. Jeter
Attorney At Law and
Jantica, Ome
H. A. Nichols
East Aide Square
J. T. Hull
Dame Thatiesad
North Side Square
Butler, Mo
T. C. Boulware
Tabler
Buck Eye
IIN
Sepuedy Msazogoh Med
Frank T. Clay
Butler
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