Fragmented 1900s miscellany mixes quotes and gossip
A garbled column blends aphorisms, misprints, and social notes. Mentions psychological musings, Turkish partition talk, baseball, centenarians, and a Dreyfus revival reference, with stray names and places echoing late era press chatter.
Missouri Datin g On of the heavy rate th first day
Thirteen delegates were elected to the National five Encampment of the Council of AAEM Isira. The Sons of Veterans Pao elock with Col. fd Ot Cape Girardon s in the chair. The Ladies Auxiliary met Depart ment President Mrs. Emmett Phekis Hannibal presided. Officers were ed for the ensuing year. The Woman's Relief Corpu of Mis sour was proeiled over by the t reat president, Mrs. Hollen BH, Day of Kansas City wag Hagerty of Ranmtem Rest, Louis, presented a gavel, made from historic wood. The veterans and ladies were enter tained royally. Every homey in the city was thrown oprna to the visitors.
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Pox
P.M. Stew City
D. P. Dyer
Aaem Isira
Veterana Pao
Elock
Cape Girardons
Om ‘Ore
Fred
Auniliary
Emmett Phekis
Hannibal
Woman's Relief Corpu
Treat
Mre
Hollen
Kansas City
Wag Hagerty
Ranmtem Rest
Louis
Court Refuses to Relieve Priddy Heirs in KC Property
In Kansas City Missouri Circuit Court Judge Andrew Evana denied the heirs of Mrs. John Priddy relief in a suit over residence property valued at about one million dollars. The case traced the land to Thomas Jones a Kentucky migrant who 1829 settled the area and left land to his descendants. The record mentions a tombstone linked to Mrs. Priddy’s birth and age for deed validity, though text is fragmentary.
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Kansas City
Andrew
Evana
John Priddy
Thomas Jones
Kentucky
Priddy
Keira
Missouri Insurance Report licenses surge in St Louis inspection
Jefferson City Mo reports that after the advance sheets of the Missouri State Insurance Report issued by Superintendent Yates, many insurance brokers have obtained licenses. Yates plans inspections of agencies in St Louis to ensure brokers hold state licenses.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Insurance Report
Yates
B. Louis
State Department
Jury Acquits Fred Chaney in Mattick Killing
In Memphis Missouri on a May 7 school election night Fred Chaney was tried for killing William H. Mattick six miles south of Memphis. Mattick allegedly abused Chaney over meadow heroes and was the aggressor when Chaney struck him with a pt resulting in instant death. The jury deliberated 30 minutes and returned not guilty.
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Memphis
Fred Chaney
William HM
Mattick
Chaney
Governor Dockery Planned Smithville Outing and Smiths Fork Tents
Liberty arrangements are under way in Smithville Missouri for Governor Dockery and State officials to spend several days on the banks of Smiths Fork enjoying tenting and fishing. Smithville is home to Governor Dockery's private secretary O P Gentry. Drummers Elect New Officers in Farmington Missouri with Southeast region holding its annual meeting since Thursday. George B Steininger is president James Bennett vice president John Duameter secretary Will Shannon treasurer. Gas found near Butler at the Carpenter and Shaffer Manufacturing Company drill near their ice plant. Captain T J Spillman 14 died near Hartville Missouri after serving as captain of Company L Sixth Missouri Cavalry in the Civil War.
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Liberty, Mo
Smithvile
Dockery
Sam B. Cook
Smith's Fork
Smithville
O. P. Gentry
Farmington
Kornett
George B. Steininger
St. Louis
James Bennett
John Duameter
Bennett
Will Shannon
Catawissa
Hartville
T. J. Spillman
Missouri Cavalry Volunteers
Wright County
Divorce suit filed by man in Joplin on wife desertion
Bamuel Enders of Joplin Missouri filed for divorce in Jasper County Circuit Court alleging his wife deserted him for the twenty third time. He asserts she has left him 98 times and says he will not endure it any longer.
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Joplin
Bamuel Enders
Circuit Court
Jasper County
Enders
Infant Drowns in Yeast Vessel at Rich Hill
The infant child of Curtis Lezeve in Rich Hill Missouri reportedly drowned last week in a Yeast vessel containing three gallons of water. Authorities note the incident occurred in a local setting and details remain sparse as reports emerge.
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Rich Hill
Curtis Lezeve
Commencement Schedule Involving Stephens College Seniors
The schedule lists baccalaureate on May 21 with Rev E Benjain Andrews of the University of Nebraska delivering the sermon. June 1 features morning and evening events including senior reception. Mev Charles F Thwing of Venture Reserve will speak. June 2 includes final Phi Beta Kappa address by Dr Frank Strong of Kowena and Alumni dinner by J Wuartes of Kansas City. The annual commencement closes events on June 3.
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Jamey J. Stephens
Columbia
E Benjain Andrews
D. LL. D
University of Nebraska
Elas Gay
Ivy
Charles F. Thwing
Doll
Venture Reserve
Upiversay
Phi Beta Kappa
Frank Strong
University of Kowena
J. W. Guartes
Kansas City
Stephen College
M’ Brown
University editors elected for Missouri State paper
Dan McParland was elected editor of the Independent at Missouri State University Columbia Mo. He is a junior and former business manager president of the class and acting editor for spring. Marty Leona of Kansas City was elected business manager. McFarland nominated W T Nardin of Vandalia as fellow in economics with associate editors Lizbeth Woolridge and C B Ross of Independence.
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Columbia
The
Independent
Missouri State University
Dan McParland
McFarland
Maryland Avenue
Kanana ‘City
Marty Leona
Kaneis City
McFariasd
W. T. Nardin
Vandalia
Economica
Mins
Jasper County Census Shows Joplin Growth, Carthage Rise
Census reports for Jasper County show Joplin at 35,480 and Carthage at 12,470. The 1900 census listed Joplin at 26,023 and Carthage at 4,57. Gains since then total 9,457 for Joplin and 2,064 for Carthage, with county population near 120,000.
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Joplin
Jasper County
Carthage
Bank victory in attachment suit at Saint Joseph
The First National Bank of Piattaburg won an attachment suit against Emanuel Fry. Judge Woodson, after days of trial, directed the verdict for the plaintiff and sustained the attachment of valuable property Fry had conveyed to his wife, brother, and others.
Reception for Doctor Otto Heller in Columbia
Columbia hosts a reception honoring Doctor Otto Heller professor of German and Literature at Washington University St Louis after his Saturday night lecture to the German Club of Missouri University. The event followed the lecture with honors to the speaker.
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Columbia, Mo
Otto Haller
Washington University
St. Louis
Missouri University
Farmer Finds Head Miller Dead at Summerville Mills
West Plains Missouri report of a fatal accident as farmer discovers W. B Helton, head miller at Summerville mills, corpse beside corn burr. His clothing entangled in machinery caused crushing death with investigation implied.
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West Plains
W. B Helton
Summerville
Corn Burr
Helton
Fourth attempt at escape ends with rooftop exit in Carthage
In Carthage Missouri a man named Bud Jones escaped through the roof during a two week stretch of failed county delivery attempts before daylight Saturday morning. Four others had previously escaped by similar means, all culminating in rooftop exits.
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Carthage
Bud Jones
Christmas Wedding Announced in Macon Missouri
Minnie Buckley of Macon and J A Davis married on Christmas Day 1902 in Bucklin Missouri. The ceremony took place at the minister Rev E A Hogan’s home with his wife as witness. Mr Davis is a prominent farmer living near Macon.
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Macon
Minnie Buckley
J. 4. Davis
Bucklin
E A. Hogan
Davis
Senator Vest Plans Move to Sweet Springs Home in Missouri
Senator Vest will depart for Sweet Springs Missouri, likely making it his new home. His wife has already reached St. Louis, and he will be joined by Mrs. George P. B. Jackson for St. Louis and his granddaughter Miss Sallie Jackson.
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Washington
Senator Vest
Sweet Springs
Vest
St. Louis
Missouri
George P. B. Jackson
Sallie Jackson
Howard County World’s Fair Club Organized in Fayette
A Howard County World's Fair Club was organized in Fayette to secure exhibits of grasses and Howard County products for the 8 Louly World’s Fair next year. Officers elected include John A. Woods president M M Prior secretary John K Ricketts E M Richmond H P Mason M B Teaman and H H Jones on the executive committee.
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Payette
Howard County
Woman Prepares to Seek Work and Love in City Tales
Eleanor and Mr. Struthers clash over class and future plans as she confesses a wish to teach and live independently. He misreads her, then learns of her wealthy uncle and intent to earn a position, prompting a fragile tension that ends with a teasing dispute and an implicit engagement to continue their dialogue.
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Eleanor
Owen Page
Miser
Emma
Mr. Strathere
Mr. Struthers
Harold
New York
Sehious
Time and mystery bound by Eleanor and the professor
Eleanor and the eccentric Struthers family endure long days as she contemplates her future and his concealed misgivings. Their quiet life at moonlit Roof Park and dinners at a restaurant reveals tension and unspoken questions about occupation, romance, and truth.
Flag Salute Drive in Schools Sees Broad Support
Mrs Sue Stewart Wadeworth advocates patriotic teaching and urges every schoolroom to receive a flag and a chart of the Declaration of Independence with a stars and stripes m o leograph. She calls for corpy units to install these items and report progress within twelve months.
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An's Relief Corps
Gur Jim Treiatic
Edison Drives Himself Half Crazy Over A Riddle
The London Answers recounts how Thomas Edison, "wizard" and inventor, locked in study for days, suddenly cried out that he had solved a problem then collapsed. His mind appeared mastered by the riddle as he muttered a cryptic arithmetic sequence and lost consciousness.
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T. A. Edison
London
Flesh Reducing Fads Cause Suffering for Philadelphian Wife
A Philadelphia heiress sought weight loss through Turkish baths increasing to two daily sessions. The program yielded the desired figure but caused severe hives and periodic seizures, leading to coma drugs. A physician warns that baths thinned her blood too quickly and cautions other corpulent patients.
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Philadelphia
Extremely Probable Action Notes From Unclear Report
The fragment suggests a focus on Fischer and an alleged trick or action. The readable text is highly unclear, with possible reference to acting or deception, but lacks concrete details, dates, places, or names beyond Fischer. No decisive event or outcome can be established from the fragment.
Ceremonies Mark World Fair Inauguration Day
Washington attendees including President Francis and Gen Miles observed a pageant of speeches and prayers at the ceremonies. Bishop Potty e of New York delivered the closing blessing as the session reflected on the Louisiana Purchase anniversary and national strength under Roosevelt.
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David R. Francis
Roosevelt
Bishop Potty
New York City
France
Juvenile tobacco laws abroad and in Australia
The article notes past and present curbs on underage smoking. It cites France’s rejected 16 under ban, Norway’s 16 limit with exemptions, and similar penalties in many American states. It mentions Canada and Victoria leading in Australia, and a tobacco dealer license clause restricting sales to youths.
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France
Norway
Canada
Victoria
Australia
Home of Keys
London
Chronicle
Falk Refuses Testimonial From Admirers
Circuit Attorney Falk of St. Lowin declines a civic testimonial worth 15000 dollars as compensation for his public service. He thanks supporters but accepts only his salary for his duties, noting the honor without accepting nonsalary remuneration.
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Falk
St. Lowin
Prohibitionist Swallow Attacks Text Section Appointments
Dr Swallow sarcasm targets the distribution of influence in the upcoming text section. He quips that six dollars for a three minute prayer will double applications versus three dollars and prayer. He predicts the fight for these positions will intensify as the text section nears.
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Ashy
Dr. Swallow
Church Leaders Urged to Stand Against Discrimination
A fragmented historical note cites Burgess of Long Island urging church leaders to declare a stance on discrimination, with phrases indicating urgency and a reflection on church role during times of social debate. The readable fragments point to a debate about moral authority and inclusivity within religious institutions.
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Gaya
Opin Burgess
Long Island
Philadelphia paper marks sixty-fifth anniversary service
A Philadelphia journal celebrates sixty five years of continuous publication and service marking a milestone for its staff and readers in the community.
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Philadelphia
Journalien
Architects Model In Plaster Changeable Homes
Vincent, a New York architect, explains to the Washington Star that wealthy clients can preview and modify homes before building. A plaster model mirrors exterior design and interior changes are possible, with costs not prohibitive.
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Cath
Vincent
New York
Washington
Max
New Willard
Cattee
The Hotel Keeper's Gratitude in Hayden Kentucky
A small town hotel keeper prints a cordial note praising local residents for calm behavior during a circuit court visit. He thanks people living upstream for kindness and invites them to stay again, promising good treatment and hospitality in return.
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Conuts Boniface
Hayden
City treasurer Patterson ordered jailed for three years
The Clyde Kansas district court ruled A. Patterson, the defaulting city treasurer, must go to jail for three years for misappropriating city funds through a scheme called Joints. The case centers on his regent and Gregory Sandmianiijle, and the court denied further hearing on the plan.
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Patterson
Treasuer
Clyde
Kan
Won
Sandmianiijle
Gefaulter Goon
Trusties Pick It Lovie Man In Lexingto College Note
Fragmentary OCR reads about Alfred F. Smith of Central Yemate college in Lexington Missouri being chosen for something. The readable text is garbled but mentions a mental and physical visit and a Meador.
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Che Fouth
Ghosem
Central
Yemate College of
Lexingio
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