Indictments expected in Missouri post office site case
Missouri Doings reports a federal grand jury in Hannibal is investigating bribery tied to government building sites in Missouri cities including Louisiana Moberly Kirksville Columbia and Joplin. The probe has summoned several local officials and merchants and may widen when court reopens in January.
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Hannibal
Missouri
Louisiana
Moberly
Kirkeville
Columbia
Joplin
Honnibal
Hitle
W. A. Ginn
Tetiee of the
R .N. Goodman
W. G. Tinsley
Commerthi Hawk
Joha L
Jenet Afteen Indiet Mente
Acquittal for Benjamin Aylor in Joplin shooting case
Benjamin C. Avior, a Webb City mine owner, was acquitted by a Circuit Court jury after eight minutes of deliberation. He claimed self defense in the fatal shooting of Gonlon Allen, a wealthy Joplin man, after a long quarrel over mining property and repeated threats. Avior testified Allen attacked him with a whip and threatened his life.
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Carthige
Benjamin C. Avior
Webb City
Gonlon Allen
Joplin
Aylors
Aylor
Allen
KH Dim
Gantt Cmd
Man pays woman's fine in Justice court incident
In Kirksville Mo Meo Matilda Adit son was fined $2 for disturbing the peace. Mrs Addison could not pay and was ordered to jail but deputy Frank Parish paid the fine from his pension after hearing her story. Parish remarked he would not see a woman of family sent to jail over a minor charge.
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Kirksville
Matilda Aditson
Arother's Court
Addison
Frank Parish
Dot Robertson
Munner
Hound breeder sues in Missouri circuit court for damages
Thomas Hudspeth of Western Jackson County sues Ninnephow Clifton Hunspeth claiming $1,000 damages after a drought Saturday incident. Hudspeth says twenty six bred hounds and fifteen other pups were poisoned. he asserts his nephew poisoned the animals and that they were worth $1,000 in court records.
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Kaneas
Thomas B. Bude Peth
Jackson County
Ninnephow
Clifton Hunspeth
Saat Joly
Thomas Hudspeth
Uudspeth
Hat Bie
Missouri colony residents in Aba ma miss message for Phoenix event
Last week Jefferson Wity Mc Oev Dothery reportedly received no telegram from the Missouri colony resident in Aba ma about a planned gathering in Phoenix. The unsigned note claimed to be from John Dunlap president and A Arthur secretary, sending greeting to Phoenix and World’s Fair supporters.
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Jefferson Wity
Missouri
Abama
Phoenix
John ‘T. Dunlap
A. Arthur
State senator Biggs reports new pen factory ready for operation
Mexico Missouri. State Senator M K R Biggs of Audrian County announced that the bill to establish a state binder twine factory at the Missouri Penitentiary has moved forward. Warden Wooleridge says the plant should open about April 1 next year with a capacity of 10 000 pounds of twine daily. Machinery has been purchased and 1 000 bales of lamp have been ordered from Progress Yucatan.
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Mexico
M. KR
Biggs
Audrian County
Missouri Penitentiary
FP. M. Woolebridge
Progress
Yucatan
Stone Killed in Shafting at Frederickstown Glass Works
Edward L. Stone of Frederickstown Mo aged 24 died Saturday when he was hurled into a shafting at the glass works where he had recently been employed. The accident occurred at the plant and his tenure there was brief.
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Peatus
Edward L. Stone
Frederickstown
Severe Missouri snowstorm brings sharp cold snap
A severe snowstorm began in central Missouri this section, from Mexico to surrounding areas, with freezing temperatures dropping as much as 26 degrees and accompanying sharpening cold conditions through Sunday.
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Mexico
Missouri
Delinquent Corporations to be Sued at Once in Missouri
Jefferson City Missouri officials announce hundreds of suit filings by Secretary of State Sim B. Cook and county attorneys for violations of corporation laws. Most suits target St Louis area companies with Kansas City a close second and actions will spread statewide. Penalties include fines for failure to file annual reports within sixty days from July, ranging from 50 to 1000 dollars per offense plus 30 day increments, with cumulative fines and officer penalties. Antitrust affidavit failures carry daily fines from 5 to 100 dollars and may forfeit charter rights to do business in St Louis.
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Jefferson City
Sim B. Cook
St. Louie
Kansas City
Ita
St. Lovie
Train collision near Brunswick injures crew. fireman dead
A head end collision occurred at 11 30 o clock Sunday fourteen miles east of Brunswick. Passenger train No 1 east bound and freight No 12 collided. Fireman M W Evans of No 12 was killed instantly. Engineer Mathinn and another engineer were injured. Wind blew telegraph poles onto the track and snow obscured signals. Brage, widow with two children, resides at Moberie. Other injured include W Greenland Jr civil engineer of Watash Railway and Wilson Mextion. John Hacon of Brunswick suffered injuries.
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Bronewick
Srinswiel Wolween
M. W. Evans
Chear
No. 12
No Mathinn
Brage
Moberie
W. W. Greenland, Jr
Watash Railway
Wilson Mextion
John Hacon
Brunawick
Wealth of American universities ranked in a fable
A compiled fable compares university wealth, placing Absvsoied withde at the top with property valued around 1.28 million dollars. The University of Minnesota follows at about 1.21 million, Harvard near second to Leland Stanford, and Otrard College third with about 15.6 million. The total wealth cited approaches 17 million.
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Cambridge
University of Minnesota
Harvard
Leland Stanford
Otrard College
Vale
Delegates Named for Live Stock Convention
Governor Dockery announced the appointment of Missouri delegates to the National Live Stock Association seventh annual convention in Portland Oregon January 11 to 15 1904. Charles Be Leonard Bd Miller David Thankin Tarkio T J Wornell Liberty HL O Duncan Osborne Turner Mellam Columbia B P Eime Woke Mexico Hugh W Elliott Beill James Young Welch
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Jeformon City
Dockery
Missouri Society meeting speakers discuss World's Fair themes
Washington report notes Saturday evening Missouri Society gathering addressed by Bartholdt and Lamar of Missouri and Judge Galenkamp Surveyor of Cow toms from St. Louis. Speakers mainly dwelt on the World's Fair as the central theme.
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Washington
Missouri Society
Bartholdt
Lamar
Minwouri
Galenkamp
Cow Toms
St. Louis
Advisory Committee Appointed in Jefferson City
Governor Dockery appoints members to the Advisory Committee of the National Gold Nevada Association. Named are C. Simmons, Adolfos Busch, Colonel M. C. Wetmore and E. O. Stallard of St. Louis.
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Jeferson City
Dockery How
National Gold Noadea Association
C. Simmons
Atolphos Busch
M. C. Wetmore
E 0
Stallard
St. Laouis
Hakes Babe to Jail With Her in Hannibal
Ethel Curtins, convicted of peace disturbance in Justice Smith's court, received three months in the county jail. She took her infant baby with her when she was locked up last week.
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Hakes Babe
Hannibal
Ethel Curtins
Brookfield church fire damages First Presbyterian
In Brookfield Missouri a Sunday morning blaze destroyed the First Presbyterian church which locals say started from an overheated furnace. The building valued at 14000 had 4000 of insurance coverage.
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Brookfield
First Presbyterian Church
Boonville Endures Severe Cold Storm Visit
Boonville was visited by a northern cold spell Saturday, one of the severest known by longtime residents. Traffic was practically suspended as the temperature plunged from 60 to 10 degrees above zero and kept dropping through Sunday.
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Boonville
Death by Grain of Corn in Troy
Mr. Master Glen Zumwalt died this week in Troy after swallowing a grain of corn. He was taken ill with convulsions and did not survive.
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Troy
Glen Zumwalt
Queen Alexandra Escapes Fire At Sandringham Palace
London reports a fierce blaze in Sandringham Royal Residence as Queen Alexandra narrowly escaped death. The fire started in Miss Knollys bedroom and spread to the queen’s chamber, collapsing the floor just as both women reached the corridor.
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Royal Residence
Queen Alexandra
Royal Palace
Sandrigham
Mine Knollys
Mise Knollys
Misa Knollys
Charlotte Knollys
Wakting
American wageworker praises U S work system in Vogue
An English wageworker writing to a British magazine compares American factory life with England. He notes higher skill levels, longer hours, higher wages, and intense daily effort. He highlights individual initiative, openness to new methods, and strong emphasis on productivity. The piece also mentions Miss Knollys and royal connections.
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Totr
Dioner
Portetties Depart Investigation Mentioned Through Senator Speech
An aged observer, Royal EH Porter, visiting Washington, recalls Senator Shorman delivering speeches on a Portetties inquiry. Porter, now bank president in Kenne, Maryland, aged eighty, reflects on a bygone Laurel school classmate.
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Gorman
Shorman
Martlander
Royal EH. Porter
Kenne, N. HL
Washington
Senate
Maryland
Laurel
Doubles in Congress Stir Mistakes Across the House
The piece notes several misnamed or confused congressmen labeled as “doubles” in the national House. Names cited include Croft of South Carolina and Bader of Ohio, Thayer of Massachusetts and Hutler of Pennsylvania, Robertson of Arkansas and Watson of Illinois, Smith of Texas and Hopkine of Kentucky, Lewis of Georgia and Miller of Kansas, plus Payne of New York who resembles ex-Speaker Henderson though Henderson has not been in Washington since the fifty seventh honorees departed.
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House of Representatives
Dromies
Croft
South Carolina
Bader
Ohio
Thayer
Massachusetts
Hutler
Pennsylvania
Robertson
Arkansas
Watson
Lo Hiank
Smith
Texas
Hopkine
Kentucky
Lewis
Georgia
Miller
Kanang
Payne
New York
Henderson
Washington
Cornell President Urges Eleven Hours of Study
President Schurman of Cornell argues students should study eleven hours daily, while Harvard's President Kot and other educators deem it excessive. Cornell claims to be the hardest working university and requests its 2,000 plus students to record their time this week with minute schedules provided.
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Schurman
Cornell
Atudenta
Kot
Harvard
Rulers Who Shake Hands With Common Privilege Cited
The article notes that only two rulers, Rulere and King Edward and the Emperor Will iam, occasionally shake hands with presenters but avoid state functions. Emperor Francis Joseph rarely extends his hand, preferring to pat or place a paternal hand on shoulders. King Humbert of Italy is described as more democratic in handshakes.
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Edward
William
Francis Joseph
Humbert
Italy
Ship Unionds in Thirty Hours
A newly launched freight ship in Rotterdam unloads in about one day and a quarter, replacing a forty-one day process. It features twenty-four derricks and twenty-four hold compartments, is 440 feet long with fourteen masts, and can carry 10,900 tons of ore between the Baltic and Rotterdam. The new design saves twenty-five days per round trip in loading and unloading.
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Rotterdam
Baltic
The Wages of Congressmen Carved by a Farm Dialogue
During a March drive after adjournment Speaker Cannon meets a township road supervisor. The farmer jokes about docking pay when not in session. Uncle Joe replies that wages run on even when away from Congress, while the farmer suggests docking when they work.
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Congress
Cannon
Joe
Uncle Jon
Uncle Joe
Wu Ting-Fang Named Vice President of New Chinese Commerce Dept
Wu Ting-Fang, former Chinese minister to the United States, has been appointed vice president of the newly created department of commerce. He will oversee foreign commerce for China, and the post will be headquartered in his home province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ting-Fang
Department of Commerce
China
Governor Montague Gains Wide Acclaim as Orator
Virginia governor A. J. Montague has earned a strong reputation as an after-dinner speaker and is flooded with invitations to appear at notable occasions.
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A. J. Montague
Virginia
The Divine Human Origin of Jesus in Nazareth
A devotional overview traces Jesus as both divine and human, exploring his birth in Bethlehem, his childhood in Nazareth, and his growth in wisdom and favor with God and man. It highlights his schooling, family life, and formative years, emphasizing how his earthly upbringing underpins his mission as savior and example for youth.
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Pha Town
Jesus
Jesis
Ueto Chronghat
Kingdom of Heaven
Josue
Cod
Jowwa Wan
Bethlehem
David
Caracter
Christ
Mme
Chrous
Mane iv
Nazareth
Josie
Joos War
Brapfor
Jossons
Moessiah-Redeimer
Judas
Galilee
Joseph
Jeaus
Moses
Jacob
Jerumajom
Galiedet
Mary
Bin
Whedon
Toreverb
God
Earth
Father
Many Ways of Service in Christian Life
The Rev J R Miller D D argues service for God goes beyond talk and visits. He notes silent people can still aid others as a star quietly shines with a benediction, offering continuous blessing through deeds and presence.
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J. R. Miller
D. D
Christ
God
Value of Caimneas
The piece argues that limited time and many tastes require steady work and calm tempers. It warns against overwork and idleness, noting that a constantly stressed or too-bustling worker is not the best. A call for balanced, purposeful effort under God-appointed duty.
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Caimneas
Fossy
Irrigation farming upstages mining in Colorado profits
Denver officials report irrigation driven gains in 1909, with farmers around Greeley Fort Collins and the western slopes yielding large crops. Potatoes and beets fuel big shipments to Iowa Nebraska and beyond. Western slope fruit output nears 1,000,000 dollars, while land prices stay high but Western districts offer easy terms. Total regional agricultural value surges as towns grow and new orchards expand. Details from S K Hooper with Grand Junction area figures and contact for maps.
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Denver
Colo
Denver Grande Railway
South Platte
Arkansas
Fort Collins
Greeley
Ti the Forth
Rocky Ford
United States
Mr. PL
Livillee Stone
Raton
Norea
Onta
Ontona
Colorado and Weld County
Weld County
J. A. Hicks
Iowa
Nebraska
Micouri
Texas
Indiana Territory
Oklahoma
Western Slope
Mena
Delta
Montrowe
Moga County
Rand Junction
Mena County
Grand Junction
North Fork
Gundleon
Hopeciully
Hotchkiss
Papals
Montrage
Colorado
San Tails
San Juan
Grand
Mapa
K. Hooper
Cole
Irishman Advice Story Tells of Wages and Servants
In London Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman recounted a tale of three national advisers to a gentleman whose servant ruined items. The Englishman urged dismissal, the Scotchman suggested docking wages, and the Irishman proposed raising wages to curb the trouble.
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London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Plain Living in Scandinavia and American Diets
A US consul in a Norwegian city argues that dyspepsia and gout are uncommon in Sweden and Norway due to simple diets. He suggests Americans, strained by high prices, should adopt similar plain eating to improve health and complexion.
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Scandinavia
America
Norway
Sweden
United States
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Millionaire
England
Alexandra
Etute
Brunswick
Brookfield Church
Miss Knollys
Rulere
Colorado Agriculture
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