Missouri Senate Bribery Trial Closes in Tie Vote
Missouri doings after twelve ballots end in mistrial as State Senator Frank Farris faces a bribery charge for allegedly selling his vote to Daniel J. Kelley of the Royal Baking Powder Company for 1000 dollars to defeat a pure food law repeal. The jury deadlocked eight to four for conviction, with four jurors holding for acquittal. Rehearing set for December 14 before Special Judge Graves. related cases against Senator Charles Smith and Senator Buell Matthews noted for upcoming dates.
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Jefferson City
Frank Farris
Daniel J. Kelley
Royal Baking Powder Company
Graves
Wottl
Farris
John A. Lee
Crow
Sam B. Jeffries
John Rees
Everett Ward
James FH. Taylor
Jowrh Deering
W. E B
Pitler
Chariie Smith
Bt Laie City
Sem Utor Farrig
Graven
Buell Matthews
St. Louis County
James B. Hazell
Judge Hazel
Cruelty to Insane Highlighted at Missouri Conference
Kansas City reports from the Missouri conference of Charities and Corrections describe brutal treatment of insane patients in state almshouses. Dr B C Runge urged stronger language and action, recounting a case where a patient bit the superintendent and the tooth extraction that followed. The discussion covers 62 almshouses housing 1,473 inmates, with 15 percent of them black. Few facilities are modern, and many operate under the lease system.
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Kansas City
Missouri Conference of Charities and Corrections
Public
B.C. Runge
Almashouses
Missouri
Runge
St. Louis
Nunge
C. A. Elwood
Columbia
Elwood
Dir Alwoge
CC. Stahman
St. Lala
Missouri King's Daughters Accept Home for Aged Women
In Mexico Missouri the King’s Daughters convention accepted the Missouri King’s Daughters and Sons Home for Aged Women as a state fostered institution. Officers elected include Mrs Fred Lamb president and Mrs A H Sippy vice president. directors reelected and new members named from Mexico and St Louis.
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Mexico
King's Daughter
Missouri
Thin City
Missouri King's Daughters and Sons
Fred Lamb
Kansas City
A. H. Sippy
St. Louis
Stanley Smith
Columbia
C.F Clarke
M. L. Jones
George A. Rows
CF. Clarke
Redman Callaway
F. Clarke
E. Med. Bridgeford
J. W. Trimble
J. F Griffee
William Harper
George Hobbs
Jennie Greenwool
Mar. Bello Hill
Laura Northrop
Wilking
Kerr
Chillicothe
Railroad Right of Way Petition Referred to Court
Fredericktown Missouri residents petitioned the County Court for a railroad right of way across county roads to Ste Genevieve. The matter was continued to an adjourned December term for review with assurances of support for an alternative route via Louis Houck’s line from Perryville.
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Fredericktown
Ste. Genevieve
Louis Houck
Porryville
Prisoner Yankey escapes train chase in Sullivan Missouri
Sullivan Missouri report states Yankey a prisoner in charge of Deputy Sheriff Perry Ives jumped from a westbound passenger train Sunday forenoon to escape. He was captured at Valley Park after a lively chase with six men needed to hand hold him. His son had been arrested days earlier on hog theft charges and the father appeared with a gun during the incident releasing the son.
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Sullivan
Will Yankey
Perry Ives
Crawford County
Yankey
Valley Park
Death of Eugene L Low in Hamilton Missouri
Eugene L Low died at his home in Hamilton at 6 10 P M Sunday from Bright's disease. He was a well known figure in the area with ties to several business ventures over the years, including serving as cashier for Wanks at Breckenridge and Maysville.
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Hamilton
Eugene
Low
Bright
Wanks
Breckenridge
Maysville
California Pastor Elected to Lead Church
Elder 8 J Vance of Carthage has been elected pastor of the California Christian Church, succeeding Elder J T Thompson. The change marks a new leadership for the California congregation as it proceeds with its mission under the incoming pastor.
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California, Mo
J. Vance
Carthage
The
California Christian Church
J. T. Thompson
Phelpa County Corn Show Draws Rolla Crowd
A large Rolla crowd attended the Phelpa County Corn Show and County Farmers’ event featuring farm produce displays. Exhibits included corn nearly 20 inches long, with remarks by Dr. Luckey on cattle care and D. Ward King of Holt giving a painted address on pom rounds. Matt W. Hall spoke about World’s Fair plans for next year as farmers joined in discussions.
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Molla
Phelpa
Rolla
Luckey
D. Ward King
Holt
Matt W. Hall
Samuel A Dysart a Lancaster Pioneer Dies in Phoenix
Samuel A Dysart of Lancaster Missouri died Friday night at his Phoenix Arizona home from pellagra or a similar illness. He lived in Lancaster from 1868 to 1884 and served as prosecuting attorney and county treasurer. He was editor and proprietor of the Lancaster Kixcelator for many years.
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Lancaster
Samuel A. Dysart
Phoenix
Aris
Porintottio
Thia Place
Lancaster Kixcelator
Murderous quarrel leaves two youths wounded in Elvins
In Flat River Missouri on Sunday John Barry and Dave Snow both minors living in Elvins quarreled over grades. Snow fired a revolver wounding Barry with four bullets including head face and chest. Barry may recover though condition is serious.
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Flat River
John Barry
Dave Snow
Elvins
Barry
Eddy
Snow
Ian
Huntsville Man Kills First Local Eagle in Harvest Week
Jackson killed a ten pound young American eagle on his farm six miles southwest of Huntsville last week. The bird measured seven feet one inch wingspan and three feet from beak to tail. It was shipped to a St. Louis taxidermist and will be kept to display his marksmanship.
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Huntsville
BE. Jackson
St. Louis
Jackson
Southwest Missouri strawberry unions form cooperative group
In Monett on the last week representatives from 18 strawberry associations in southwest Missouri formed a cooperative union. Elected were BE F George of Pierce City as president and Dr E S Beale of Republic as secretary. A uniform price of JM cents per quart for picking was set.
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Monett
Missouri
BE. F. George
Pierce City
E. S. Beale
Republic
Jail in Galena Charged After Craps Gambler Scuffle
In Galena Stone County four men including Nick Davis Fred Brown Henry Putney and Goldy Ow vorne are jailed facing charges tied to the death of Tuggey Price a gambler who allegedly cheated in a craps game and was killed during the dispute in Aurora Missouri authorities report.
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Aurora
Nick Davis
Fred Brown
Henry Putney
Goldy Ow Vorne
Galena
Stone County
Arcassina Hon
Tuggey Price
Jury Deadlocks in Lutheren Court Burglary Case
The jury in the case of Albert Schneider of St. Louis, tried last week in the lrenit Court here for burglarizing the residence of H. F. Childers in March, was unable to reach a verdict.
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Troy
Albert Schneider
St. Louis
H. F. Childers
Monett State Bank Opens in Aurora Missouri
Aurora Missouri. The Monett State Bank, organized at Aurora a few days ago with capital stock of 50000 began business Saturday. Dr A S Hawkin serves as president W Pierce is vice president Joe W Lindsey acts as cashier and J W Griggs as assistant cashier.
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Aurora
Monett State Bank
A. 8. Hawkin
5. W. Pierce
Joe W. Lindsey
J. W. Griggs
Reward Raised for Arrest of August Mitchell in Mexico
In Mexico Missouri the reward for the arrest and conviction of August Mitchell known as Bon ey Boy has been increased from 200 dollars to 200 dollars.
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Mexico
Mo.t
August
Boney Boy
Mitchell
Formation of the new Republic of Panama scene
President Roosevelt recognizes the de facto Panama government to protect American lives and property, pledging US support for a canal era. The move aims to ensure peaceful traffic across the isthmus, with naval force ready to deter Colombian retaliation and to shape a future treaty and canal concession under US influence.
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New
Republic OF Panama
Roosevelt
Panama
Colombia
Republic
United States
Cubate
Republic of
Moan Preat
Bogota
Colom
Bia
Hay
Beaupre
Trie
Washington
Isthmian Congress
Colon
Ehrman
State Department
Jethmus
Gudger
Ash
Marble Fend
Concord
Wyomle
Nor
Delano
Dinter Revenge
Nashville
Hwubtarn
Termini
Panama Respects Treaties Confirmed by French Dispatch
The French foreign office received a dispatch from the French consul at Panama confirming that Panama honors its treaty commitments. The note reinforces diplomatic respect amid ongoing negotiations and regional duties.
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Panama
The Seat of Trouble in Panama and Colombia
The Panama department seeks autonomy and independence to secure U S canal building. Panama City is a key export and transit hub. Discontent spreads to Bolivar, with insurgent gains near Baranquilla and the Magdalena mouth. Bogota cliques pursue graft, risking Marroquin’s overthrow after a revolution.
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Panama
Colombia
Panama City
National Senate
Bogota
United States
Panama Department
Department of
Bolivar
Baranquilla
Magdalena River
Marroquin
Wives of Money Kings and the Rothschilds as Paris and London power
The piece compares the Bleichroeders to the Rothschilds as Berlin financial powerhouses with influential wives and daughters. It notes the women enjoy privileges without royal duties, often leading charitable efforts organized by these families. It references the Bleichroder and Rothschild lineages and their European prominence.
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Paris
London
Bleichroeders
Berlin
Rothachild
Goltemi
Cl Mocatta
Temper and the Tongue in Washington Irving Verse
A wry quotation attributes a tart temper and sharp tongue to age, noting how a keen edge in speech only sharpens with constant use, from the wit of Washington Irving.
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Washington Irving
Street Car Workers
Five hundred sixty thousand persons in the United States rely on street cars for support.
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United States
Illustrious Victim of Overwork
Signora Mathide Sergo, famed Italian novelist and one of the best women on earth, collapsed from nervous prostration after years of nonstop work. She began as a Rome telegraph operator, rose to daily contributions, edited a review, entertained, sailed a yacht, traveled, and supervised a large family, leading to a complete nerve-system collapse and seclusion.
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Signora Mathide Sergo
Rome
Lose Egyptian Trade
In two years the sale of American electrical goods in Egypt fell from fifty thousand dollars to eight hundred, while that of Germany rose to one hundred fifteen thousand dollars.
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Egypt
Germany
Great Man Forgotten in Dangig City
The city of Dangig has no monument to Schop enhaver, though he was born there, leaving a notable local figure without formal memorial.
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Dangig
Schopenhaver
Henry Irvings Tact Teaches Rehearsal Dress
Henry Irving once delivered a terse lesson on attire. A young actress arrived at rehearsal in a splendid gown and hat, planning to attend a luncheon. The star advised her to come prepared for work, not the luncheon, and she remembered the lesson.
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Henry Irving
Irving
A Hint of Force in Paris Legend
In Paris early in the last century Mme Tallien, seen in a slender garden costume at the Palais Royal, later woke to a magnificent box bearing a gold key and a single fgleaf, a curious token of that era.
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Paris
Mme. Tallien
Palais Royal
Wine as a Mocker and Its Dangers in Prose Verse
A devotional analysis cites Proverbs 20 1 to warn that wine mocks and deceives, harming the heart and will, provoking sorrow poverty quarrels and sin. It contrasts temperance with ruin, quotes Andrew Carnegie and others, and ends warning readers to resist habitual drinking and its deadly grip.
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S. Hwecanee
Andrew Carnegie
National Temperance Society
Tijram Masim
Destre
R. R. Meredith
R. V
Lange
Memories of the Past and the Burden of Remembrance
A reflective meditation on memory as the present yields to the past. The speaker warns memory can punish with regret, likening missed opportunities to the smoke of Sodom rising before memory’s gaze.
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Abraham
Sodom
Need of the Sabbath and its civilizing role
The Sabbath is described as a brake on a rushing materialistic age. It stops the continuous trains of thought and commerce, providing a necessary pause for contemplation and repair. Seen as both the wheel of civilization and the dynamo of progress, it offers essential respite amid rapid modern life.
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Sreal
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