Kidnapped Millionaires Author in a Harbor Confrontation
In a public romance tale Arthur Morrin, intoxicated, assaults John Burt at a hotel, drawing a pistol. John defends Jessie Carden, Morrin is fatally shot by John in a struggle. Sam Rounds arranges a swift escape as John and Jessie flee toward safety. John confesses love to Jessie and contemplates exile or imprisonment to protect her.
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John Burt
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Hauer
Jessie
Carden
Jesse
Jesale
John
Murt
Morris
Mien Canteo
Bioata Waa Ued
Arther Morris
Arthur Morcha Toy
Kingsley
Commodore
Tood
Joasle
Sam Mounds
Jonson
John Waite
Arthur Morrie
Miss Carden
Carnee
Jeane
Jexeie
Arthur Mutela
Gordon
Arthur Morris
Tanminoriig
Cate
Comimea Dore
Kingaley
Sam
Jensie
John Hurt
Morria
Sam Rotida
Mishoo
Sar
Jobs
Jomehe
Samhd
Jala
Sweatheart
Tas
Werahlyu
Joasie
Friandahin
Jeanie
Parting Shadow Forces Jobs To Flee
Jobs feels a hand on his shoulder and turns to face Baw Rownds urging him to leave at once, a tense moment in Chapter Nine.
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Jobs
Baw Rownds
A Bright Boy and Judge Gary Tale From Wheaton
The article recounts Judge EH Gary’s visit to Wheaton Illinois where he recalls dining with a clergyman and his eight year old son Jo. The boy jokes that his father sometimes preaches the same sermon twice and changes the intensity in the second delivery.
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Gary
Steal Trust
Ilinois
Wheaton
Joe
Joe Wan
Jon
Feasible, Edwards Relates Baltimore Wit About Marriage
Joseph M Edwards recounted at the Grand a Baltimore anecdote from the New York Globe about a bachelor who survived a fire in a dilapidated house. He argued marriage would provide order and a tidier home, noting he has not seen the man since the Ore burned him out and his current whereabouts are unknown.
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Joseph M. Edwards
Baltimore
the Grand
Howse
New York Globe
Wealthy Pittsburg Evangelist Chooses Moral Calling
Miss Mary B. Robinson of Pittsburg, heiress to a $400000 fortune and owner of a luxurious home, is a niece of John G. Robinson, secretary of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railway. The young evangelist, praised for a glorious voice, declined a $10000 per year concert offer to pursue religious work and teach the moral law among workers.
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Mary B. Robinson
Pittsburg
John G. Robinson
Missouri Bankers Elect Officers at St Louis Event
Missouri Bankers Association elected Ho M. Rubey as President and S H Nelson as Vice President at the World’s Fair grounds session in St Louis. W F Keyser became Secretary and W C Marella Treasurer. Headquarters move to Sedalia noted. Bank burglars reward raised to 500 dollars prompting emphasis on protection.
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St. Lonia
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Missouri
World's
Farr Grounds
Ho M. Rubey
Macon
H. Nelson
Chillocothe
W. FF. Keyeer
Butler
W. C. Marela
Fulton
Woman's Federation
Iin Butler
Bedalia
Bertine Sedalia
Keysor
Counei
Ariel
Polacwr
Wolding
National Association
Missouri Buthie iv
Missouri stockmen primed for double prizes at world fair
Missouri owners of animals will receive twice the premium offered at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The Missouri World Fair Commission adopts a plan to distribute a total $85,000 in cash prizes, with $50,000 allocated to class prizes and the remainder shared among worthy exhibition animals. St Louis judge acquits Sofia Weinzern over alleged immoral lure of girls. state witness fails to prove motive.
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Miecca
North America
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co
Missouri World Faleor
Gentry
St. Louia
Bophla Weinzern
South Broadway
St. Louisa
McDonald’s Court
Emma Munda
St. Louis
Germany
Wenta
Fire engulfs American Supply plant injuring two stenographers
A fierce blaze at the American Supply Company's plant at Second and Franklin injured two women and trapped four firefighters on the third floor. Firemen were rescued as the structure suffered a floor collapse from water weight. The building, owned by Marie de la Pherre of Paris, faced extensive damage with losses estimated around ten dollars.
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Apparatta
William Rywn
Aten Hind
Broadway
Marie de la Pherre
Paris
Frank W. Te Kline
Amerean Supply Company
Oya
State Championship Shoots Held at Tin Boat Park
Spencer won the state championship, defeating Stermond in a two-match Wheeler event at Tin Boat Park. Powers beat Clayton for the Elliott trophy with 24 of 25 in the second attempt after tying Clayton in the first. Hampman led the target events with 139 of 150. Money fame posted 185 in a strong showing.
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Powers
Clayton
Hampman
Post
Supreme Court grants Smith new trial in Sedalia case
Jefferson City Mo The Supreme Court last week handed down a decision granting D A Smith a new trial in a will case against Sedalia This marks the third trial and totals over 2500 in costs The Missouri high court also reversed a 7000 verdict in a St Louis suburban railway case for faulty instruction and upheld a city verdict in a sidewalk accident case in St Louis County Nevada Mo Vernon County Court orders payment of warrants freeing the county from debt about 4000 warrants outstanding. unclear ownership The Baptists in Huntsville Mo have awarded a brick church contract to W J Heflin and Son for 14000 including 2000 for personage
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
D. A. Smith
Sedalia
William Magrane
St. Louis
St. Lowia
Nevada
Vernon County Court
Palmer
Hunteville
W. J. Heflin & Sone
Agnes Key Dies at 74 in Centralia Home
Mrs Agnes Key aged 74 died at her Centralia Missouri home on Wednesday night. She was born in Virginia and came to Missouri sixty five years ago.
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Agnes Key
Centralia
Virginia
Missouri
Farm youth envisions golf course and clubhouse plan
A returned college youth surveys a sloping pasture and suggests building a golf course on the farm. The gray-haired father approves and offers to turn the old home into a clubhouse while the mother helps with cleaning, noting the narrator’s lighthearted role.
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Indiapapella Sun
The Mules Placid Smile
A roadside scene features a man fishing who asks about a mule. Yossi, a colored man, answers that the mule does not kick and is simply going his own way, while the speaker worries and has difficulties.
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Yossi
Not Beating His Way Indigent Iide-Dis Rag Warms a Place
A ragged worker recalls a spring ritual of cleaning and asking a morning lady for a rug beating to fetch breakfast, reflecting hardship and pride in a new home each year.
Rural Opinion and Social Quips in Philadelphia Press
The column presents humorous exchanges and social chatter about cleanliness, manners, and comfort in city life. Residents discuss habits like burning rubbish, curious remarks about long lives, and rural travelers noting malaria and chills, reflecting light local gossip and commonplace tensions.
Horrors of War Reflections From Mrs Bossim Wright and Mr Hossim Wright
Mrs Bossim Wright recalls her late husband as a hero and notes that without the battle she might not be alive. Mr Hossim Wright adds that war is a terrible thing. The exchange captures personal tragedy and the grim cost of conflict.
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Miss Butgoy
Howe
Mra. Newcome
Jnet
Mr. Newcome
Bossim Wright
Hossim Wright
Idiom Lesson Sparks Confused Answer from Tommys Snippet
A teacher asks students what an idiom is and a boy named Tommy Skrapps responds with a stubborn remark about wanting or not wanting someone to have his own way. The exchange highlights language misunderstandings in a classroom setting.
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Tommy Skrapps
Matrimony Blasts Imagination in a Married Man
Indispensable LaMonti and LaMoyne spar over marriage myths and excuses. Writers mock the idea that matrimony fuels a man’s imagination, arguing that married life simply brings practical constraints and satire.
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LaMonti
laMoyne
Almost a Confession in a Family Moment
A family friend remarks on her husband’s thinning hair and Mrs. Nagenby responds haltingly, noting a rapid change and trailing off with uncertain speech. The exchange hints at tension and an unresolved personal matter.
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