30 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
1
A faulty report describes Charles M. Schwab and the American Steel Trust figure Astonish Morelgners by disregard for money. It notes Selwab’s spending, a Venetian train trip, rail fare disputes, a steamer charterer on a lake, and maritime and road propulsion experiments amid Missouri politics and a forthcoming election.
The text discusses a proposed amendment addressing school tax rates in Missouri cities including Kansas City St Louis and Iowa City context cites financial burdens of special elections and constitutional limits. It notes broad statewide impact for education standards, urging voter support to maintain and raise educational funding across major cities while acknowledging local costs and registration hurdles. It cites Sargery Barnet store opening and consumer goods advertising as contemporaneous context.
The program listing includes West Park events such as recitation and book reviews with participants like Marie, Simons, and Newtons. It also references Nate Newton and a narrative about Cabot and early North American discovery, with scattered historical details and misread names.
The record notes Columbus voyages south of Cabot during early Atlantic exploration and conflicts over sea routes. It highlights rival claims and ambiguous missions in the era of maritime exploration and imperial competition.
Fireman Will Harrington of the Wabash sustained a crushed right leg and severe injuries after his engine ran over him near the shops at Us80 this afternoon. He was amputated at the hospital, and doctors report no chance of recovery. Engineer Charles Brookins was operating the engine at the time.
Gov Dockery Elon Sam 3B Cook and Hon Sam B Jeffries will speak at the courthouse tonight. Come early for seats. Ladies expected and urged to bring cover with them. The stock sale reports a large crowd and five stock in abundance. The first Shorthorn sale at Moberly fair grounds is this afternoon with wealthy buyers and top prices. Tomorrow’s issue will report sale results. Prices are high as sales continue.
A major fire in Keytesville yesterday morning destroyed Harmars Bank and two adjacent commercial buildings, a dry goods store run by Blair Miller, and Captain Wallace's law library. Blair Miller suffers the largest losses after the bank, valued at 20 000 dollars, with its vault still sealed. The Brown house belonging to Walter J. Flyde and other property were damaged as investigators assess total losses.
To the Taxpayers. The tax books for the year 1903 have been placed in my hands for collection and all taxes are now due. Payments before January first, 1903, will save penalty. Hours and locations listed. collector FaQddm Liovni Waybarn invites attention. Subscribe for the Duomoora't.
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