Two Men Rob Farmer After Dinner in Missouri
Two young men visited farmer Jack Tonamier at Marcelline’s north edge and ate a meal. After declaring themselves California penitentiary convicts they produced revolvers and demanded money and jewelry, taking $14 and a fountain pen before fleeing. Police arrested them nearby. all but 7 cents was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcelline
Jack Tonamier
Kensmier
Renaaier
California
Renemier
Benember Gomby
Bocklin
Band Ford
Packer Henry Mockley Ends Life After Losses
Kansans City, Mo. aged packer Henry Mockley, owner of Riverside packing house, killed himself after losing 66000 in the June flood. The plant’s foundation washed away and a fire followed from spontaneous combustion in mineral cotton used in meat coolers. Mockley, 40, had lived in Kansas City 20 years and left a widow and grown daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans City
Henry Mockley
Riverside Packing House
Studey
Hag
Kansas City
Smallle Innings
Mockley
Cape
Engagement Unites Cook and Nelson in Missouri
In Tinonibal Missouri Mine Nellie Cook of Quincy Illinois and Eugene W Nelson Hannibal prosecuting attorney of Marion County announce their engagement. The tale begins with a courtroom arrest for theft of seven dollars from a dress suit case at the depot, leading to a conviction that bound two lives. The fall wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinonibal
Nellie Cook
Quincey
Eugene W. Nelson
Hannibal
Marion County
J. T Lord
Misa
Nelson
Jaiil
Misa Cook
Mr. Nelson
Cole County Grand Jury Hears Two Witnesses Saturday
Jefferson City Mo two witnesses were examined by the Cole County Grand Jury Saturday with a recess to October 13 for resumed investigation of legislative corruption. No report was made this week, but indictments are expected at the end of the October session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Cty
Cole County
Grand Jury
Hazell
Laclede County Teachers Institute Session Held
Lebanon Missouri reports the Laclede County Annual Teachers Institute opened under the new law with a three day session. Prof F W Folger, superintendent of Lebanon schools, was elected president and Miss Gean Mustard secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Laclede County
Tnstiute
F. W. Folger
Misa Gean Mustard
West Virginia colonists settle near Yukon post office
About 100 colonists from West Virginia arrived in Houston, Missouri last week and plan to locate in the vicinity of the Yukon post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
West Virginia
Yukon
Governor appoints Dr. Ernest P. Cameron to Dental Examiners
Jefferson City Missouri announced the appointment of Dr. Ernest P. Cameron of St. Louis to the State Board of Dental Examiners. He fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Burton L. Thorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Dock. Org
Ernest P. Cameron
St. Louis
State Board of Dental Examiners
Burton L. Thorpe
Holden Swindler Arrested Over Check Scheme
In Holden Missouri on Saturday G Will, a stranger, was arrested for swindling local druggists Gordon Batese and Brad Harnfon through a fraudulent check scheme. The case centers on the alleged worth- Jews method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
G. Will
Gordon Batese
Brad Harnfon
Holden Man Charged With Bank Forgery Fraud
Authorities in Holden Missouri arrest Muzeard of Davies County on forgery charges. He purported to draft $2000 on Merchants and Mechanics Bank Jamesport then cashed several checks totaling $46 after presenting a collection receipt. Police held him for Sheriff Hughes until extradition actions. Harvard is also wanted on similar charges in Jamesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Hughes
Holden
Muzeard
Davies County
Himelf
George W. Till, Jr
Merchants’ and Mechanics' Bank
Jamesport
Harrisonville Bank
Muzzard
Sheriff Mughes
Harvard
Eltilar
Trolley Line Across State to Link St Louis and Kansas City
The Central Missouri Electric Railway plans an electric line linking St Louis and Kansas City via several central Missouri counties. Construction is slated to begin in four to five weeks after a yearlong effort to form the Central Missouri Electric Trailway Company. Most right of way was secured six months ago, with New York capitalists providing financing. Some investors have begun buying farm property along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Central Missouri Eectric
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Central Missouri Electric Trailway Company
New York
Ft Ie
Ancient 261 year old chair to be shown at World's Fair
Arthur English of Warsaw proposes exhibiting a hickory rocking chair said to be 261 years old. Now in the possession of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. English, the chair was crafted by James Dennett in Virginia, circa 1680s. The seat needs work but the piece is valued for its antique craftsmanship and long family history dating back to the Bennett and English households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedaila
Arthur English
Warsaw
J. M. English
Jamen Dennett
Oa Kreat
Fong Tish
Virginia
Iron Mountain Plate Duel Leaves Two Men Shot
Iron Mountain Missouri reports a Sunday evening confrontation between Frank Harris of Doe Run and James Stout of Iron Mountain. Harris, who visited Stout at his home, was attacked at the gate. He drew a revolver and shot Stout in the cheek. Stout retrieved a shotgun and as Harris retreated fired, both men in serious condition. Harris had been allegedly unduly attentive to Stout's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
Harris
Doe Run
James Stout
Stout
Fred
Trim
Cass County Fair Association Holds Record Meeting
Harrisonville Missouri reports the seventh Cass County Fair Association meeting closing on Saturday. It was the most successful gathering in its history with top exhibits across all departments and a larger attendance. An estimated 20 000 tickets were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Cass County Fair Association
Special venire ordered for Nyden and Combs assault trial
Le Fort has ordered a special venire of 76 men to select a jury for the case of W. Combs and the Nyden boys, held in the St Louis jail on charges of assaulting a minor girl in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonfini
le Fort Haa
W. Combs
Nyden Boys
St. Louis
Missouri Faces Record Bumper Nut Crop This Year
Reports from Missouri indicate a bumper nut crop with hickory trees heavily loaded and roadside hazel bushes also bearing plenty of nuts. Local growers anticipate strong market prospects and record yields across Columbia and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Columbia
Gamg
Mule sale on Fulton Street in Columbia
The 1 year old mule bought on Fulton Street in Columbia was purchased Saturday by Rew ben Shyrock from Kem Stucker for $226. Stucker had previously bought the mule for $185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Moo
Fulton
Rewben Shyrock
Kem Stucker
Bank organized in O fallon with officers named
O Fallon Missouri reports the organization of a ten thousand dollar bank last week with M F Dunlap as president John Orr as vice president and W C Barron as cashier New Haven Missouri notes a special election to fill the unexpired term of John F Hamilton with William Beckmann elected by a single vote over W A Bridges in a light turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Fallon
M. F. Dunlap
John Orr
W. C. Barron
New Haven
John F. Hamilton
William Beckmann
W. A. Bridges
Death of prominent stockman found near Wabash track
In Sturgeon Missouri, the body of D. W. Dillon a leading stockman living near Wellaville was found last week near the Wabash track between Sturgeon and Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon
D. W. Dillon
Wellaville
Wabash
Clark
Poor Carlotta Dying In Secluded Prison Court
The article portrays Empress Carlota, widow of Maximilian, dying in a Château near Prinsapel Sheatt, kept under mock court by attendants since 30 years of alleged confinement She was Empress of Mexico briefly after a romance that began in 1867 Her husband Maximilian was executed and she remained convinced she presides over a palace in Mexico Her caretakers manage her in a meager tenure with limited funds She laments her husband’s absence and pleads for his return, highlighting a tragic, long confinement story
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlotta
Maximilian
Maxlintiiants Belle
Hut Masimilian
Napoleon
Hunt Orlee
Jer Palace
Mexico
Leopold
Carlottia
Ancw
-Christian University for China Founder Aged 28
Lawrence Thireston, a 28 year old Yale graduate, plans to establish a Christian university in China via the missionary society of Yale University. He will locate the institution in a major city and enroll sons of prominent Chinese in a four year course plus a journalism department. Thireston was born in Connecticut and Yale educated. twelve of his classmates have likewise become foreign missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian University For
China
Lawrence Thireston
Tie Teon
Christian University
Missionary Society of
Yale University
Yomiwradonte School of
Thurston
Connecticut
Yale
Yale Student Mayor Leads Stormford Campaign
City Executive and Yale student Charles Henry Lele, mayor of Stormford, Conn, will pursue a three year course while remaining in office. Elected last November by a large majority, he plans to run as Democratic candidate for governor next spring. He is a Princeton graduate of 1885 and is now thirty.
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Yale
Charles Henry Lele
Stormford
Conn
Elie
Lacs
Yale Oniversty
PORTO
Mayo
Princeton
Wee
Old Guard to Retire From Service After Long Career
Bubcek known as Shotgun Dek, a veteran guard of the Black Hills era, has provided substantial gold protection over twenty five years. He faces retirement with a pension from the Adams Supreme Company, ending a long tenure guarding Blnek Wilke assets as the region’s gold policy shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubcek
Blnek Wilke
Buebees
Adame Expreme Company
Hiack Hills
Aldermanic Fusion Ticket Alignment Discussed
May Ge Alderman and editor Richard Watson Giller of Century Magazine are urged to run for New York alderman on a fusion ticket. George Haven Putnam, publisher, has signified willingness to run for alderman on the same ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Ge Alderman
Richard Watson Giller
The
Century Magazine
New York
May Dor
George Haven Putnam
Death by own action in Harrison Ohio reaches motive
David Lake of Harrison Ohio attempted death by his own action recently. He explained that his relatives planned moving him to Cincinnati, and preferring death over relocating, he chose to die.
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David Lake
Harrison
Oho
Cincinnati
Feud District Exiles Move West After Kentucky West Virginia Feud
About fifty Hatfields flee the historic feud with the McCoys and settle near Chehalie Washington. The long running border conflict has claimed many lives and influenced regional tensions for decades as outside powers and friends failed to halt the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfeld
Kentucky
West Virginia
Chehalie
Wash
West
Time Changes in a New York Clergy Tale
A New York clergyman recounts changing views after taking charge. A younger minister questions the elder about his reform ideas and church leadership. The elder responds with a sharp quip about the city’s different social circles and priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Telly
New York
de Brees
Livia
Miss Anne Morgan Orders Tiger Skin Garment
Miss Anne Morten daughter of J P Morgan places an order with a New York furrier for a tiger skin coat. The furrier says striped pelt is rare but the customer declares fashion over convention and hints at another bold purchase next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Morten
J. P Morgan
New York
Elie
Popular Italian Professor Dead at University
Professore Francesco Pepere dean of the Inn trevity at the university died recently. The report notes he befriended Heath and others from Italy, and that his death follows a period of illness. Fellow academics recall his distinctive Italian dialect and influence on students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesco Pepere
Inn Trevity
Theniversity of Names
Heath
Odiversity
Attsefaar
Italy
Dramatic Claim Sparks Debate on New York Women
Hroowen Monard discusses a controversial notion about New York women claiming about four hundred as the figure linked to a social set. He asserts most women deserve honor, while others note stories of women growing more intoxicated at dinners and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hroowen Monard
New York
Oielibe
Nis
Roil Person
Mr. Howard
Veteran horse trainer Charles Taylor near 60 years old
Veteran trainer and driver Charles Taylor, oldest in the sport, resides at White River Junction Mass where he keeps horses on a farm. This is the first year since his boyhood on the track, born in Candia in 18, facing a long career shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Taylor
HM Hearty
White River Junction
Mass
Huey Woking
Taylor
Candia
Fae
Enormous Art School Plan Attracts Steamship Factory
Alfred Gilbert the English sculptor erects an art school spoof in Brogee using a disused factory. The project includes lodging for 300 pupils and aims to teach in the presence of classes. In Vermont, the will of Silas L. Griffith of Danby, a lumber king, probate at Rutland bequeaths over 100000 dollars for Danby village improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gilbert
Brogee
Vermont
Silas L. Grifith
Danby
Vermont Lumber King
Rutland
Griffith
The Native Claim to Presidential Eligibility
A native asserts that in this republic any boy born here may become President, while a Briton questions the age requirement. Society chatter cites Miss Nuritch discussing her mother’s social position before marriage and gossip about Cuck’s placement in well-to-do families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tese
Miss Nuritch
Jowi
Nerve. A rural plea for food to feed a hungry man
A terse dialogue shows a hungry man asking a housekeeper for food. He vows to eat if fed, while a woman’s response notes the effort of walking to the kitchen. The exchange captures poverty and request in stark, plain terms.
An Exception. Abs. Casey-YVie and Mrs. Kelly-Maybe
Fragmentary dialogue notes reveal a troubled scene as a man’s influence on a woman is questioned. References to Denny and galt water hint at drink and fear, with Ellen perhaps a witness or participant in the tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Yvie
Mrs. Kelly
Ellen
Denny's
Notable Niagara trip after quiet marriage
A man recalls a quiet wedding last Tuesday week and a trip to Niagara the next day with his wife. He describes seeing the Palle and comments on the attention his wife drew from other men during their stroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Fragmentary War Remarks Echo Across Crowd
In a scattered exchange, Lin Nelgu Vor questions a man in the crowd who insists the war is over. The dialogue hints at relief over Bulgaria and Bulgaria’s role, with a snatch of regional confusion and wartime sentiment. The fragment preserves names and a terse confrontation without clear context.
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Lin Nelgu
Huigeria
Bulgaria
Summer Thought on Heat Drives Foolish Escape
A fragment discusses heat and folly, suggesting a man will be driven to snbelde by a hot lot. It notes if he is a fool he is not a cure and jokes about a good toon not willing him rolf anyway. The text ends with a call to escape the heat with Detrol Free Proewa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snbelde
Kime
Mystery Phrase Bookends a Curious Church Offering
A cryptic church scene unfolds as an atranger asks about a collection plate and an offering for missions. The stranger ultimately contributes a dollar, claiming intent to support the ebour it alps worth r, leaving the exchange puzzling and oddly framed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atranger
Iar
The Summer Resort Band Reader Complains
A crusty citizen notes the band reader is obliging and plays anything requested. He adds that if someone asks him not to play a piece, he ignores the request and continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enourea
Best Kind of Proof in a Mothproof Debate
A comic exchange unfolds as a trunk dealer promises mothproofing and a customer discovers moths inside. The dealer insists that proves mothproofing, prompting a punchline about evidence and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Tarantula Terror in Gloucester City Home
William Zink faced a tropical tarantula that terrorized his Gloucester City home for months. The oversized spider finally hid in a wall crevice after two hours of hunting and was killed by Zink, its hairy body measuring over five inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
William Zink
Gloucester City
Aix
Zink
Wood
Opposed to Consolidation, Downey Leads Brooklyns Protest
Rev Dr David G Downey of Brooklyn denounces a New York conference move toward consolidation of several publishing houses and equity stock offerings as a shift toward materialism. He argues such trends threaten church spirit and vows a strong protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Downey
Brooklyn
New York
Methodist
Kyisonmpal
Pune
Morentiat Teoaty
Sean i
Dir Downey
Bishops seek funds for grand cathedrals across regions
A report notes Bishop Potter of New York struggles to raise money for the Curry Cathedral project. Bishop Olmsted of Colorado plans a notable Denver structure. November ground planning targets a partial initial build with longer-term expansions. The aim mirrors Albany's bishops Wilding plan to create a central congregation center, potentially taking 160 years to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
New York
Olmsted
Colorado Episcopal Morese le
Denver
Hhe Mon
Pulfer
Doane
Albany
Roosevelt Cousin Wins Litigation Over County Highway Board
The president's cousin J Emelin Roosevelt defeated the county highway commissioners atovet or Bay in a case seeking removal of a late dock obstruction. Judge Herrick issued a continuing injunction blocking interference by the board pending trial.
Bishop Rowe Leads Yukon Mission Tour for Alaska Diocese
Bishop T. P. Rowe of the Episcopal Church in Alaska travels the Yukon River to establish new missions. He stays on Seward Peninsula during winter, moving by dog team and is joined by divinity student Mr. Chisholm. Nome appears likely as his headquarters for the coming months.
Punny Vanderbilt Moment During Rain at Grand Central
W K Vanderbilt rushed from Grand Central in heavy rain and into an institution where he serves as a director. He exclaimed about the deluge and noted locomotives arriving at the station soaking wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
William K
Grand Central Station
New York
Jupiter Plavius
Educated Negro George W Crawford Appointed Clerk
George W Crawford, a Yale graduate who won the Townsend oration prize, has been appointed a clerk in the probate court at New Haven Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crawford
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Clairvoyants in a Trust Form New York
Clairoyants in New York form a trust to regulate spiritual services and set terms for advising clients. The head office directs listed members and reports to the group on investment guidance, while promising no guaranteed profits. One firm reportedly earned 960000 in the year through a branch dealing in beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Servar
Dhe Duc
Pres
Couise
Clairvoranta
Ce Belies
Ruth Bryan to Wed. Engagement Ends Plans for Social Work
Ruth Bryan, eldest daughter of William Jennings Bryan, has canceled plans to join settlement work in Hull Howie Chicago and will wed William H. Lowell. The engagement was announced at a Delta Gamma sorority house party at the University of Nebraska chapter. The wedding is set for October at the Bryan home in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enda
Ruth Hevan
Daveller
William Jennings Brean
Ance
Fane Addai
Hull Howe
Chicago
Sincre Te Fies
William HL Lowell
Artiat
Newport
University of Nobradiha
Delta Gama
Vellins
Bryan
Lincoln
Noli
Leavitt
Hess
Nebraska City
Arvan Je Toll
Wealthy Mrs Maybrick Inheritance Lawsuit Claims Vast Fortune
Attorney Dwintel S Decker states Mrs Phy Maybrick and her late mother are heirs to a fortune estimated at 7 million dollars. He alleges the grandfather owned large estates in Virginia and West Virginia and that valuable property on Poleteerith Street near Broadway, New York, remains involved in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwintel S. Decker
Phy Ever Maybrickh
England
ST Hai
Haronens
Maybriek
Pirto
Virginia
Mr Decker
Dariis Biake Holboahk
Maybrien
West Virginia
Poleteerith Street
Broadway
New York
Will Be Like Old Times At Tacony Log House Event
Judge South of Tacony plans an old fashioned winter entertainment in a replica log cabin on his estate. The log structure imitates the one where he was hurt years ago on the Ohl river about forty miles above Cincinnati. The event will feature traditional apple cider, elderberry wine, and home grown produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacony
Philadelphia
Ohl
Howe
To Teach Household Econom on her wedding day crown prince
A fragmented report notes a wedding gift of four sums given to the crown prince for household economy, valued now at about 60 000 dollars, enabling the purchase of an estate where a school of household economy will open. Pietro Carton donated 200 000 dollars to establish a tuberculosis sanitarium in Rome in memory of his wife who died of TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homania
Mt Jeers
Pietro Carton
Rome
Wemon
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Wiebwod
Shere
Hatfield
Weat
Plane Enormous Art School
Larry
Ruth Bryan
William H. Leavitt
Ming Ruth Bryan
Wm. 1
Tarantula
W. K. Vanderbilt
Seers
Mrs. Maybrick
Puget
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