State Board raises Missouri railways and telegraph assessments
The state board of equalization completed 1902 assessments increasing net figures by about 2.24 million with substantial rises for Missouri Pacific and other rail lines. Telephone property marks first assessment under a new law. Several Missouri colleges and schools may compete in a planned team with local academy schedules noted.
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State Board of Equalization
Sing
Istours
Pril
Latte
Metropolian Street Railway
Kansas City
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain Railway
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Kurlington
Santa Fe System
Rock Island System
San Francisco Railway
Kansas City Belt Line Company
Kansas City and Colorado Railway
Wiggins Ferry Company
St. Lois
United Railways of
Suburban Street Railway
Metropolitan Street Railway
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Wentworth Military Academy Football Outlook Report
The Wentworth Military Academy football outlook for the coming season is very promising. A large number of last year’s players return, including Cole, Craig, Moore, Don Kye, Wilson, Tramped, Brown, Aguayo, Beaker, Wattles, B Jones, and Palmer. The article notes these veterans will form a strong foundation, with expectations of better results than ever.
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Wentworth
Wentworth Military Academy
Cole
Craig and Moore
Don Kye
Wilson
Trarped
Brown
Tsa Cooleoatell
Ayer Himvett
Edward Eggleston Dies at Jones Lock Lake George N Y
Edward Eggleston died at his home in Jones Lock Lake George September 3 after twenty years of delicate health. He and Dr Pumess hoped to complete a new volume of The Beginners of a Nation. The piece contrasts Eggleston with Bancroft, praising his pen for enriching historical inquiry.
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Edward Eggleston
Jones Lock
Lake George
N. Y
Dr. Pumess
Bancroft
Biggleston
Adirondack
Obituary of Ruben Fulkerson of Johnson County Mo
Ruben Fulkerson died Friday August 22 1902 at his Johnson county home aged about 97. Born October 28 1815 near Abbington Virginia he moved in 1838 to Miss Pollig Conkrell to Senator Conkrell. He was brother to Mrs L B Gordon and longtime respected resident known for charity and kindness. surviving daughter cared for him and mourn his loss. Peace to his ashes.
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Ruben Fulkerson
Johnson County
Rabe Fulkerson
Abbington
Pollig Conkrell
Senator Conkrell
L. B. Gordon
Jong
President Hurt In Pittsfield Rally Ho Crash
A high speed electric car crashed into a rally ho containing President Roosevelt, Governor Claine, Secretary Cortelyou, and William Craig. Craig was killed, the driver will die, and other occupants were injured. The horses were killed and the tally ho destroyed. Craig and the driver signaled the motorman to stop before the crossing. the driver claimed he had the right of way.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Roosevelt
Claine
Cortelyou
Whiliam Craig
United States Secret Service
Craig
Republican County Convention at Higginsville
The Republican county convention met Wednesday September 4 at Higginsville. Officials listed include Representative A B Mathews Mayview presiding. J J Powell Odessa associate judge T C Proctor Odessa associate judge Cris Temple Higginsville prosecuting attorney Frank Urfer Aquinsville probate judge A G Phetzing Lexington circuit clerk P J Heiser Odessa county clerk Young Higginsville collector Ed F Nahm Wellington C E L Alexander Aquinzinsville sheriff Max Dottle Concordia.
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Higginsville
A. B. Mathews
Mayview
J.J. Powell
Odessa
T. C. Proctor
Cris Temple
Frank Urfer
Aiguinsville
A. G. Phetzing
Lexington
P. J. Heiser
Democratic Editorial Meeting Report From Misauutins St Louis
A fragmented notice reports a planned gathering of editors from democratic newspapers in Misauutins St Louis on September 1h with speakers and a Jefferson Club batduet. Also mentions a kidney care product advertised by Chas. W. Loonaia priced 60 cents.
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Uriantee
Misauutins St. Louis
Pairfeod
Mn Ongaoleon Prous
Jeferson Club
Smith
Chas. W. Loonaia
Journeying Down the Yukon River Excerpted Travel Letters
Dr Palmore’s Alaska vacation brings readers a long extract from a Christian Advocate travel letter. The author admires Yukon river life with tales of caribou and bears, muskeg, endless daylight, and frontier mining prospects. It foresees Klondike fever, speculative finance, and the lure of gold, while noting hardships, temptations, and women’s stories in the far north.
Largest Attendance in History at County Fair
The four day county fair drew about twenty thousand attendees with perfect weather aiding overall success. Officials planned on a larger scale, county sections collaborated well, and the textiles, art, and flower exhibits drew strong interest. Wigginsville hosted the crowd admirably.
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Wigginsville
Confederate Veterans Add Members at Higginsville Meeting
The Higginsville Confederate Veterans welcomed new members Geo P Gordon Major Col Gordon s Regt John C Handly 2od Lieut Co F Gordons Regt Geo W Wyatt W M Skelton Co F 7th Va Qay Hyler Collins Missouri Eatery Miss Lillian Fulkerson was elected sponsor for the St Joseph reunion Aides of honor named Misses Mildred Belt Emma Higgins Edna Reinhardt Flossie Lake Bettie Carter Sophia Ridge Maud Harwood Delegates to St Joseph Geo P Gordon James K Anderson Dr C A Jones appointed third delegate Col Geo FE Patton tendered his resignation as Commander which was rejected.
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Confederate Veterans Can
Higginsville
Geo. P. Gordon
Col. Gordon
John C
Handly
C. A. Jones
Geo. FE. Patton
Women Against Woman at the New Grand Opera House
A play titled Women Against Woman presents sisterly love and sacrifice next Tuesday at the New Grand opera house. A woman bears a dishonored past to save her sister and provide for her future, amid love hate and revenge, with prices 45 36 and 40 cents.
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New Grand Opera House
Violent Mont Pelee Eruption Claims Thousands
Reports say Mont Pelee eruption Wednesday night killed about two thousand people, adding to fifteen hundred killed Saturday. Soufriere shows a related disturbance as the disaster unfolds.
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Mont Pelee
Mbt
Soufriere
Younger brothers seek full pardon to return to Missouri
Minnesota state pardon board will consider an application from the Younger brothers for a full pardon at its next meeting, allowing their return to Missouri. Mt Lucfriere joins Pelee in a violent eruption, and an August community faces fatalities.
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Youngersa
State Pardon Board of
Minnesota
Missouri
Cholera Plague Spreads in the Philippines report
Cholera death tolls rise daily in Manila and province as typhoon season nears. Health officials warn the disease will spread through rivers and ships, with overwhelmed hospitals, improvised wards, and corpses found in Pasig and offshore areas. Confusion and superstition hinder containment efforts.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Philippines
Dugupao
Pasig
The School Teacher's Uiews in Wy by Edwin Osgood Grover
A reverent pledge to education and service. The speaker affirms belief in the value of schools, teaching, and practical work, highlighting the joy of helping others, the dignity of learning, and the rewards of daily effort. The text extols wisdom from life and books, and the promise of a bright tomorrow through education.
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Uiews
Edwin Osgood Grover
Wheat Wanted and Railway Survey Report
Wheat sought after selling milling plant in Coffeyville. McGrew Milling Co. selling grain with sacks. Missouri Pacific railroad surveys a second track Jefferson City to Orange River bridge being rebuilt.
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Coffeyville
McGrew Milling Co
Missouri Pucific Railroad
Jefferson City
Onge River Bridge
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