Falls City seen as likely home for new division
The article explains that Omaha gains a proportionate grain freight rate to the gulf via the Missouri Pacific and Texas Pacific, prompting a push to relocate the division to Falls City to save rail costs. It notes heavy freight traffic and an impending public announcement of interest to local residents. It also reports a separate incident at St Joseph where a young orphan girl sought work and was helped by travelers after fainting in the waiting room.
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Falls City
Omaha
Northwest
Chicago
St. Louis
Gulf
Missouri Pacific
Texas Pacific
M. P
Sullivan
Sledding Fun Turns Sour As Boy Is Struck On Street
A rosy cheeked boy and his younger sister enjoyed sleding on Stone Street when a man struck the boy in the face as he hooked a rope to a passing conveyance. The boy limped home crying, his playday spoiled. The incident prompts condemnation of the assailant’s actions.
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Littl
Stone Street
Salem girl seeks work stranded in cold city
Bettie Rhodes of Salem Nebraska arrived in St. Joseph Monday seeking housekeeping work. She staggered into the union station early this morning, exhausted from her unsuccessful search, and nearly frozen and starved. Her distress might have gone unnoticed were it not for her collapse.
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Bettie Rhodes
Salem
Neb
St. Joe
Union
Man Frozen After Night in Freezing Cold
Charles F. Bray claimed work in Union Pacific shops Omaha and wandered from Rulo to Kansas City to Denver. He slept in a buggy shed at ten below zero, barricaded in a granary for safety, and was found by sheriff with frozen feet. he carries twenty five dollars, an empty whiskey bottle, and says his home is New Jersey. He is admitted to Mercy hospital.
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Charles F. Bray
Union Pacific
Omaha
Rulo
Kansas City
Denver
Straussville
Jacob Strauss
Chas. Bray
New Jersey
Mercy Hospital
Printing Contracts Awarded for County Supplies
The county's supply contract for next year awarded to H. P. Custer as lowest bidder. The printing of the board of supervisors proceedings given to News and Humboldt Standard.
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H. P. Custer
News and
Humboldt Standard
Petty Spite Causes Appeal Over Ballot Printing
Johnny Martin appeals the district court after The Tribune’s payment for printing last elections ballots. He argues the allowance is too low despite prior higher payments to others. The bond is signed by Johnny and his brothers KE Martin and W Leyda as the case proceeds. The Tribune continues serving subscribers and jealously contends with the rival Journal.
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Johnny Martin
Tribune
Meneral
District Court
Johnny
Journal
KE. Martin
W. &. Leyda
Little Johnny
Woodmen Circle Installation Sessions Held
The Woodmen Circle met in regular session on Saturday January 14 1905 for installing officers. Elections named Mrs Della Stumbo guardian Mrs Emma Leitzke adviser Miss Violet Lippold clerk Mrs Lettie Jobe banker Mrs Ida Stumbo attendant Miss Ruth Finley magician Dr TL Miner physician Frank Stumbo inner sentinel Ed Hannah outer sentinel G J Crook G W Stumbo J Richards managers J G Crook installing officer credit to himself and the order. Oyster supper followed the session.
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Woodwen
Della Stumbo
Emma Leitzke
Violet Lippold
Lettie Jobe
Ida Stumbo
Ruth Finley
TL. R. Miner
Frank Stumbo
Inner Sentinel
Ed Hannah
Outer Sentinel
G. J. Crook
G. W. Stumbo
Veach Wins Elliott Target Trophy in Kansas City Shoot
Will Veach of Verdon won the Elliott target trophy at a Sunday shoot in Kansas City with a 86 of 100. Clayton scored 75 as the next best. Clayton challenged Veach and a return match is planned likely in St. Joe. Richardson county leads again in the event.
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Richardson County
Kansas City
Will Veach
Verdon
Veach
Clayton
St. Joe
Veach Seizes Lead With Straight Kill Victory
Veach wins a straight kill of live birds and takes 60 percent of the prize. He is rapidly building a national reputation and is rumored to devote full effort to the field, with expectations he will reach the top.
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Veach
Humboldt Block Title Suit Filed Against Tinker Heirs
A district court case was instituted this week to quiet title to a city block in Humboldt. The action targets the heirs of O. J. Tinker as the city seeks to resolve questions over the block’s dedication and settle the matter without delay.
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O. J. Tinker
Humboldt
Ogden Preliminary Trial in County Court
Burt Ogden is slated for a preliminary trial before Judge Wilhite for the New Year’s Day shooting of John McClellan at Rule. EF. Falloon and the county attorney for the state, Sample Newton of Hiawatha and C F Reavis for the defense attended. Result not announced. it is presumed Ogden will be bound over as he plans no defense at this hearing.
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Burt Ogden
John McClellan
Rule
Wilhite
EF. Falloon
Sample Newton
Hiawatha
C. F. Reavis
Great grain shipments may shift Salem rail plans
R E Grinstead rides B and M line to Salem Saturday. The Tribune printing appeal dated January 13th, if not proven, may fail. Grain shipments influence Mo P A people toward main line, promising road bed and equipment improvements. Muslin ads show log shaped goods aimed at men. A boyish appetite tale ends with a boy sleeping through next morning.
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R. E. Grinstead
Salem
the Tribune
Mo.Pa
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St. Joseph
Union Station
Jian
Lan
Umboldts Park
Ogden
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