The Warning of 1898 and German War Aims
The Kansas City Times reports on fragments from Admiral Dewey’s 1898 conversation with German Admiral Von Goetz. It notes German anger at U S victory in Manila and outlines a prophecy of a future war starting in Paris, seizing New York and Washington, taking a billion dollars, and reshaping the Americas under German aims. The piece asserts the prophecy partly mirrored later German military ambitions and views Von Goetz as a figure from the dominant military faction.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
von Goetz
Lewis
America
Dewey
Manilla
Philippines
Germany
Kiaochow
Admiral von Diederichs
Paris
England
Europe
New York
Gemany
France
United States
Kansas City Times
We Love Work We Mix Concrete The Up-to-Date Way
We will mix your concrete with our modern mixer for better quality at lower cost. Our claim is the old way wastes effort while our method yields a fully mixed result. John I. Ashurst advertises superior service and efficiency.
Over the River Transfer call Peaks barn for Lexington moves
A brief transit notice announces Over the River Transfer offering Lexington moves by Peaks barn with contact at phone 57. The item functions as a local service listing and emphasizes a simple call to arrange a transfer over the river.
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Lexington
D F Conrade Visits Kansas City Monday
D F Conrade traveled to Kansas City on Monday for the day. Mr and Mrs J W Petering returned Sunday evening to their Higginsville home after visiting their daughter Mrs C W Roth here.
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D. F. Conrade
Kansas City
J. W. Petering
Higginsville
C. W. Roth
Tea by Young Ladies Missionary Society
The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South will host a tea on Saturday October 13 from 2 to 5 pm at Mrs W R Eckle’s home. Advertisements requested in the Intelligencer.
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Young Ladies Missionary Society of
M. E. Church, South
W. R. Eckle
Fall and Winter Supplies at W. G. McCausland
W. G. McCausland invites shoppers to view fall and winter stock, with wide price variety on cottons, silks, velvets, blankets, and household goods. Highlights include gingham from 15 to 226 cents, percales 15 to 20, cretones 15 to 50, calicoes, dress goods, velvets, and blankets up to 10 dollars, plus underwear and linens. Prices pitched as low as anywhere. The ad emphasizes broad selection and value across fabrics and home items.
Why Georgia Bought Slaves and Paid a Black Hero
Georgia once owned a slave named Hansom later called Ransom Montgomery who saved the Western and Atlantic railroad bridge over the Chattahoochee river. The state purchased him in 1849 and later paid him $562.50 plus a home for life after the Civil War, named in an Atlanta Constitution account.
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Georgia
Geongi
Hansom
Ransom Montgomery
N. B. Y.montgomery
Western and Atlantic
Chattahoochee River
Western and Atlantic Railroad
General Assembly
State Road
Atlanta Constitution
Luck and language lessons on a European trip
A New York newspaper correspondent traveled through Europe with only English and found no major trouble. In Paris a baggage mix up led to an amusing mispronunciation moment when a porter helped by replicating the English sound and the French response. The anecdote ends with the traveler learning the French term for baggage.
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Europe
New York
Paris
Being Kind To Her
A colonel's wife who is nursing at a London hospital refused a gratuity from an old couple whose son was cared for. She returned sixpence, saying nurses cannot accept tips. The father encouraged taking it for a gin during off-hours.
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London
Right to Vote Sparks Quiet Debate in Marriage
A husband voices support for his wife’s suffrage while doubting she will enjoy voting as much as she did campaigning for the privilege. The exchange captures mixed views on women’s enfranchisement within domestic life.
Piano Virtuoso Keeps Balance Between Give and Take
In Browning's Magazine a remark notes a pianist who appears to labor intensely at technique while contributing generously in performance. The quote suggests a performer who masters details yet yields abundant artistry to her audience.
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Browning
Popular writer’s wisdom on marriage misleads critics
A quoted line asks how a famous writer knows so much about managing a wife, then notes the writer was never married. The remark frames the author as an implicit authority whose personal life contrasts with public advice. The exchange highlights irony about expertise and experience in relationship guidance.
Birthday Gift Question Sparks Taffy Trade Tale
In a playful exchange a wife asks about a mother’s birthday gift. The husband confirms buying a gift described as a fine lot of sticky taffy, signaling a light domestic moment.
Noise Behind Trees Sparks Forest Inquiry
A fragmentary report notes an unexplained sound in a clump of trees as bystanders hear banging in dry wood and question what is causing the noise. Local observers describe a muffled rattle and seek explanation from authorities.
What Missouri is doing to aid the nation in war effort
In the October issue of the Missouri South Historical Review Shoemaker lauds the state university and Missouri communities. He notes the University of Missouri in Columbia launched selective service efforts, trained an ambulance company, and offered engineering, medical, and agricultural expertise. A statewide Council of Defense led by Dean Mumford directs the Missouri food campaign as volunteers mobilize to support officers training, farm and naval volunteers, and state-wide civilian aid.
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Missouri
Miord
Miasouth Historical Review
Allien
Pershing
Crowder
Creel
Francis
Gardner
Houston
Vrooman
Army
Duaners
Fir Shoemaker
Univerty
Columbia
Franclusa
France
Counines
Hundre
Fort Riler
Council of Defense
F. B. Mumford
University Agriculture Faculty
Thrifty Pollard Loses Hidden Savings In Break-In
John Pollard, a packing house worker in St. Joseph, stored years of savings in an old trunk at home. While he was away, burglars entered the house and stole $315, the entire amount Pollard had saved.
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John Pollard
St. Joseph
Pollard
Kathryn Kottsehalk
Wasmin
J West Goodwin Frontier Editor Passes Eighty One
J West Goodwin aged 81, noted Missouri editor of the Daily Capital at Sedalia for nearly thirty years, is in excellent health. Born at Watertown, he served in the Union Army and remains active in the printing business.
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J. West Goodwin
Col
Missouri
Watertown
Sedalia
Train Kills Ex Confederate Soldier at Glue Springs
Templeton C. Cronddus, a 4 year old ex Confederate soldier, was killed crossing at Glue Springs when struck by a passing train. Cronddus, deaf, did not hear the train approach, and the incident occurred at a grade crossing.
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Templeton C. Cronddus
Glue Springs
Croaddus
Pupils Honor Educator at Springfield Funeral
Pupils from Springfield School joined a public funeral for Jonathan Fairbanks founder and head of the school for forty years. Five thousand attended as a memorial fund was started to erect a shaft honoring the educator’s services.
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Jonathan Fairbanks
Springfield
Waa
A R Wilder of Tinton Dead at 77
A. R. Wilder merchant of Tinton for forty eight years died aged 77. He was the father of Charles T. Wilder former editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette.
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A. R. Wilder
Tinton
Charles T. Wilder
Colorado Springs Gazette
French Class for Lexington Ladies Planned by Madam Dumont
Mrs D V Kennedy visited Lexington with her son George Fagan an ensign in the US Navy. Miss Emma Baehr and J C Egelhoff from Kansas City arrived for a visit with Mrs Margaret Weis. Madam Dumont of Central College will organize a French class for Lexington ladies. applications must be made at once.
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George Fagan
Lexington
Fagan
United States Navy
Emma Baehr
J. C. Egelhoff
Kansas City
Margaret Weis
Madam Dumont
Central College
Missouri Educator Dies at 69 in Springfield
Jonathan Fairbanks a longtime Springfield educator and former city superintendent, died at his home aged 89. He led Springfield Schools from 1875 and once served as mayor. He introduced a half holiday for pupils on carnival days and helped publish a paper at Camp Funston for soldiers.
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Missouri
Jonathan Fairbanks
Springfield
Mme
Camp Funston
John W. Jowall
School of Journalism
Springfield Mo
Jitneys Lost in Springfield Election Result
An ordinance regulating traffic in Springfield was ratified at the recent election by a large majority. The measure passed by about eighty eight percent amid a political climate marked by debate over Hitney traffic policy. The outcome reflects local voter support for changes in vehicle regulation.
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Springfield
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