23 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1904
Page
1
The text advertises chains and jewelry with patterns for men and women, gold pieces, various jobs, and a claim of the largest watch stock. It urges readers to visit before purchasing elsewhere and to inquire about the jewelry line.
Japanese forces sink or damage Russian ships at Port Arthur amid torpedo strikes and new northern advances from Seoul. Reports say 20,000 Japanese march north from Seoul toward Vida while American ships gather at Hong Kong. A separate tale notes a woodsman’s hunting accident and a tramp rights ruling in court.
An article reports William Rudolph alias Charles Croney shot from Hanklin County Missouri robbed Union Bank killed Detective Schumacher and attacked guard Roe at Kensay penitentiary. He wrestled a knife from a table but was overpowered by inmate Tobe Taylor and others. Warden Jewett arrived. faulty requisition papers delay transfer for possible pardon.
Items of interest note layoffs in the sick list for Fireman Michael Gwinn and staff changes. Travelers and crews including S. Sears, Ray Ragsdale, Charles Reed, and Tom Griffith discussed departures, visits, and job prospects. Reports also cover railway work trains, new tariffs, and accident statistics across the United States.
Mrs Wilbur Hannah entertained many young friends at her home in honor of visitor Misa May Lewis a society belle from Mexico. Guests played Dineh with Miss Lewis taking the ladies prize and Elliott and Adcock winning the gentlemen s prize Mr Adcock the cat. Refreshments were served. event praised as one of Mrs Kiannahs nicest in recent years. Gus Freyeslaben and wife visiting relatives since the death of her mother Margaret Held plans a trip to Milwaukee and Chicago before returning to California.
The Good Time club hosted by Mayor A C Dingle featured Ellonor pive on fiddle with Geo H Robinson on piano. Mrs Wm Lufts won the ladies prize. J H Babcock the poets club prize. Mrs Frank Sorney the guests prize. Frank Tuttle won consolation. Remains of Mrs Lida Rodes Bensoardy arrived from Battle Creek for funeral in Moberly. List of uncalled letters in Moberly post office for week ending February 20, 1904. Woodmen delegation from multiple towns attended Walloran's Theatre event. Dr Thomas Irwin and wife planning a southern tour early date.
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