Smallpox scare ends as patients discharged and danger passes
The Smithville smallpox scare concludes with all patients discharged and no new cases. John W. Mitchell, a light colored man from Springfield, was suspected but not confirmed sick. Officials stayed overnight to monitor risk, while M. K. & T. crews returned to work and indemnity disputes arise over lost time and clothing.
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Smithville
Wagner Sleeping Car Company
Texas
John W. Mitchell
Katy
Springfield
Texas State Board of Health
Missouri Pacific Fires Three Conductors in Week
The Missouri Pacific railroad dismissed three veteran passenger conductors and rumors say more firings will follow. The suspensions cite failure to issue receipts to paying passengers, though the men deny the charges and expect hearings within ten days.
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The
Kansas City Journal Today
Missouri Pacific
Local Rail Crew Slips Injured in Minor Alarms
Green Road reports an extra gang with injuries including a bruised knee to brakeman George G. Wilson of Smithville. Another brakeman, rear worker, suffers bruised and wrenched back. H F Evans, bridge man at Pleasant Green, treated for rheumatism. F B Gannan, bridge man at Pleasant Green, fever.
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Green Road
Reams
George G. Wilson
Smithville
H. F. Evans
Pleasant Green
Gannan
Train of Wood Cars Delivers Heat to Sedalia
A ten car wood freight arrived by narrow gauge today aiding Sedalia residents against cold weather this winter. City officials note the train’s timely delivery prevented repeated outages and kept homes warm.
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Sedalia
Local Supply Route Aids City Market Distribution
The narrow gauge line is praised for its service to the city by delivering essential supplies. Market activity largely relies on this route, sustaining daily commerce and availability of goods.
Missouri Pacific personnel changes and livestock shipment
Jerry Sullivan resumed duties as switchman at Kansas City. Conductor S Rucker of the Nevada run left Wednesday for Kansas City to take charge of a Fort Scott train. H G Clark general superintendent passed through in private car from St Louis to Wichita. Five car loads of livestock shipped via the narrow gauge en route to St Louis.
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H.C. Rouse
Colgate Hoyt
Dr. Yancey
S. Halline
C. L. Jackson
T. S. Miller
W. van Riper
Bertchie
Sam Shirley
Elias Fletcher Porter
Jerry Sullivan
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
S. Rucker
Nevada Run
Fort Scott Run
H. G. Clark
St. Louis
Wichita
City Council Advances Fire, License and Police Ordinances
The council met in adjourned session with Mayor Overstreet in the chair. Ordinances passed empower mayor to appoint nine policemen with council consent, require licenses for grain merchants and opera houses, and set a saloon license of 200 every six months. A reduction in hose and police pay was tabled. rock crusher bids were rejected. session adjourned to next Thursday.
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Overstreet
Reilley
Fire Department
Ethridge
Hansberger
Couel
Aged Painter Louis Trieber Ends Life in Jefferson City
Special to the Sentinel Louis Trieber aged 75 committed death by own action by shooting in Jefferson City Missouri. He had been a painter and had grown despondent due to illness and illness caused despondency.
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Jefferson City
Louis Trieber
Railroad Job Cuts Hit Local Depot Staff
W L Morgan and Son of Warsaw consigns goods. Frank Heironymous, a nine year Missouri Pacific depot mail handler, was laid off for expense reduction. Jno Ray, Katy brakeman, takes a lay off to hunt near Schell City and will return with his game in a special ear.
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W. L. Morgan & Son
Warsaw
Frank
Missouri Pacific
Jno. Ray
Katy
Schell City
Braymer Couple Accused of Beating Girl Faces Local Action
Chillicothe Missouri officials debated lynching danger after Amy Palmer, a nine year old girl living with H E Wilhelm and wife, was beaten. City council approved charity and marshal bills, studied paved streets, and passed an ordinance to macadamize Engineer Street from office to Catholic cemetery with a 30 foot width. Funds redirected from cemetery account for street improvement and property holders ordered to build their sidewalks.
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Chillicothe
H. E. Wilhelm
Braymer
Amy Palmer
Gir
Charity
Marshal’s Board
Ethridge
Water Company
Jones
Dean
Engineer Street
Brown
Jail Delivery in Liberty Highlights Fugitives Named
In Liberty Missouri this morning a wholesale jail delivery released several inmates including murder suspect Francio M Wade awaiting a new trial and Ernest Clevenger charged with murder. Two others W B Stockton and George Wilson are charged with minor offenses.
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Liberty
Francio
M. Wade
Ernest Clevenger
W. B. Stockton
George Wilson
Justice Court Briefs Include Theft Charge and Domestic Case
Ida Colwell was arraigned before Judge Kinsey for stealing clothing from Lizzie Johnson. She pleaded guilty and was fined one dollar and costs, commuted to three days in jail. J W Osborne, a painter, was fined three dollars and costs for abusing his wife last night and will serve the sentence.
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Ida Colwell
Kinsey
Lizzie Johnson
J. W. Osborne
Kirby acquitted in murder case after brief jury deliberation
Springfield Missouri April 7 The jury in the case of J M Kirby a wealthy liquor dealer charged with murder in the second degree after a twenty minute deliberation returned a verdict of acquittal last evening.
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Springfield
J. M. Kirby
Wheat Prices Strain Local Mills as Shortages Emerge
If wheat prices rise further local mills face potential shortages. Some mills report scant supply already and even the brokered product remains hard to obtain at any price.
City Sues For 5000 Damages Over Defective Sidewalk
Luella Cross filed suit in San gree & Lamm claiming 3000 damages for injuries from a defective sidewalk on Twelfth street between Lafayette and Washington dated January 16. F Hammond appointed road overseer for district No. 4 in Smithton township after rival candidates Jones and Williams were rejected to promote harmony. Lehman, sent to reform school this week, has a sister who sent him writing material and a Bible.
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Luella Crosss
Sangree & Lamm
Twelfth Street
Lafayette
Washington
F. Hammond
Smithton Township
Messrs. Jones and
Williams
Harmony
Lehman
Sedalia notices and March collections reported
County Collector Rector lists March receipts by state and county funds plus schools and road districts totaling 13 794 92 with dram shop licenses at 1632 50. Local moves and business notes include editor Burrowes relocating offices and a man in Oklahoma City suffering from hunger after leaving Sedalia. Preliminary high school contests show Bradley and Spicer leading in essays as oratory and declamation contests approach amid dispute over arrangements.
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Rector
Court House
Sedalia
Green Ridge
Lamonte
Georgetown
Smithton
Sophmores
Howard Bradley
Paul Spicer
Sophmore
A. L. Shootridge
W. C. Cowan
Jessie Blair
Downtown merchants hail street paving drive
A large force of men began street work this morning in response to yesterday’s SENTINEL suggestions. Citizens welcomed the return of brick pavements, noting the improvement and low cost of the project.
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Sentinel
The Pastors New Heir Born in City Home
At the grandfather Peter Brandt home in this city, Rev and Mrs D Stueckeman of Boonville welcomed a son born today.
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Peter Brandt
D. Stueckeman
Boonville
No News from the Indian Juan Romero Disappearance Update
The Cherokee Juan Romero remains missing as no new information emerges from the Indian Territory search efforts. Local authorities and volunteers continue patrols and inquiries to locate him.
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Juan Romero
Mystery man leaves city amid rumors of travel
The missing man is believed not to be in the city and not a victim of foul play. Several sightings proved unfounded after investigation. A telegram from St. Louis claims his brother is on a whiz there, suggesting he may have gone to join him.
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Romero
St. Louis
Woman Tried for Suspected Laudanum Poisoning
Dr. W J Ferguson was called to 108 East Main Street at 3 30 this afternoon in a case of laudanum poisoning. The victim is a young woman who gives her name as Fay Wil sop. Her uncle is the sheriff of Howard County.
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W. J. Ferguson
East Main Street
Fay Wilsop
How
Wilds Install The Pastor At German Evangelical Church
Arrangements are made for a Sunday service at the German Evangelical church at Vermont and Fourth to install Rev. Fred Pheiffer as minister. Rev. H Kamphausen of Boonville will preach at 10 30 A M with an 7 30 P M Easter program to follow. All are invited.
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German Evangelical Church
Vermont
Fred Pheiffer
H. Kamphausen
Boonvillle
Major Kidd Home From Klondike Return
Major Kidd returns from two years in the Klondike with a healthful look and full beard Readers learn he did not strike it rich but is not broke Missouri party members Christopher Warrensburg Irvine boys Pleasant Hill and Dr Brookhart Blairstown accompanied him They left Dawson City March 3 Major Dalby remains at Dawson City and Prof Rans dell was at Circle City during the last report
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Major Kidd
Klondike
Christopher
Warrensburg
Irvine Boys
Pleasant Hill
Dr. Brookhart
Blairstown
Missouri
Dawson City
Major
George Dalby
Prof
Ransdell
Circle City
Jury declines bill in Chariton county murder case
Keytesville Missouri April 7 The Chariton county grand jury failed to indict Mrs G T Mayhugh and Kilmer Walker who were arrested recently on a charge of murdering Mrs Mayhugh s husband.
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Keytesville
Chariton County Prand
G. T. Mayhugh
Kilmer Walker
Mrs Hert Leaves for California After Visiting Mrs Ludeman
Mrs. Hert who has attended Mrs. Fred Ludeman during her illness left yesterday for her home in California Missouri as Mrs. Ludeman is much improved.
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Fred Hert
Fred Ludeman
California
Ludeman
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