Farris Confesses to Doodle Investigation Amid Turmoil
St Louis sources report Senator Frank H. Farris and another Missouri senator confessed before a grand jury on doodling. Transcripts prepared for Cole County jurors as Folk and Crow push for full evidence. Farris admits receiving a $1000 bill and points to an unnamed sponsor while others fear further disclosures.
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New York
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Missouri
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Popular Lady to Receive Upright Schiller Piano
The Sedalia Sentinel offers a Schiller upright piano as a prize for the most popular lady in Sedalia or Pettis County. Ballots appear in each issue through July 15, with every cent paid on subscriptions earning a vote. Voting ends at 9 PM July 15. the top winner secures the piano. The piano is on display at Payne's Music Store, agent for the local area.
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the Sentinel
Sedalia
Pettis County
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Payne
Feast of Passover Observed Across Jewish World
The Passover festival begins today with universal rejoicing as Jews keep the unleavened bread days for seven days. The observance recalls the biblical plague when the Lord passed over the Israelites’ homes and delivered them from Egypt. The 14th of the month of Nisan, noted as Messen in old texts, marks the start of the festival.
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Israel
Egypt
Messen
FARRIS’S TRAPPING A SURPRISE
In Kansas City on April 11 readers learned that the grand jury probe into legislative doodling on the alum bill had captured Senator Farris. Circuit Attorney Joseph Folk reportedly secured his admission of possessing $1000, seen as a potential turning point in the case.
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Lebanon
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Chicago
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Kansas City
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Northern Securities Appeals Stay Pending Supreme Court Ruling
Notice of appeal from a recent decision was filed by Northern Securities in the United States circuit court in St. Paul Minnesota. Judge Young stated the appeal papers would be filed soon. The appeal will stay all proceedings until the Supreme Court rules, likely no earlier than October.
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Northern Securities Company
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Roosevelt Enjoying Quiet Time Away From Crowds
Cinnabar Montana April 11 report notes President Roosevelt has no news today and appears content to be away from crowds, spending his time in personal leisure. No events or official statements are reported.
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Frick Refuses Steel Trust Leadership in Portland
Henry Clay Frick says he will not accept as successor to Charles M. Schwab as head of the United States Steel Corporation. The anti Carnegie faction cites Schwab’s proposed removal amid claims of insufficient dignity and executive ability.
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Local Union to Meet This Week
The Young Peoples local union schedules a meeting this week to discuss upcoming activities and organizational plans. Members are urged to attend and participate in the discussion of community outreach and youth engagement.
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Young Peoples
Otterville College Elocution Contest Awards Bard Medal
Students at Otterville College held an elocution contest in the college auditorium with strong attendance and proceeds benefiting the library fund. Nell Wilkerson won the Bard medal for Mary Queen of Scots, with John Neal and Mattie Smith taking second and third.
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Pettis County Roads Bond Support At Pettis Meeting
The Township Improvement league division No 1 met in the court house with Col Van B Wisker in charge. Pettis county farmers spoke in favor of the bond issue including John Todd Ove Hansbrough and A J Henry. W A McNulty did not report and received extra time ahead of the road convention next Tuesday at the court house.
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Pettis County
John Todd
Ove Hansbrough
A. J. Henry
W. A. McNulty
Ways and Means
Theft of a Watch Faces Court Charge
A. P. Monahan appeared before Justice Smith on a petit larceny charge after allegedly stealing a watch from Maurice Dilley Friday night and being arrested Saturday morning by Constable James Connor.
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Joplin Man Seeks Actress Who Staged Million-Dollar Offer
W C Hulbert of Kansas, traveling to Joplin, answered a Kansas City advertisement by Bessie Raymond claiming to be an actress worth a million. He sent $10 for expenses and wore a matching carnation boutonniere hoping to meet her, but she failed to appear. Hulbert waits a day or two in hope she arrives.
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Sas
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Bessie Raymond
Armour Concludes Big May and July Wheat Coup
In Chicago on April 11 Armour staged a bold May wheat rise to 7 7 3 and July to 7 2 4, triggering panic on the board. Shorts rushed to join the rally, but Armour quickly reversed, dropping prices. He and brother in law Valentine clear about 1,050,000 in two days.
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Armour
Board of Trade
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Sacred Heart Social Coffee Event This Week
The Sacred Heart church ladies host their regular monthly coffee on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. M. Quinn at Fourth and Grand. A musical program will be performed, and everyone is invited.
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Will Meet Tuesday Board Of Equalization
A local board of equalization schedules a meeting for Tuesday. The session aims to address assessed values and tax concerns for property owners in the area. Local officials advise preparing tax documents and proof of value.
Missionary society meets at First Baptist in Sedalia
The Women’s Baptist Missionary Society of Missouri gathers at the First Baptist Church in Sedalia on Thursday and Friday. Notable speakers include Dr Manley J Breaker of St Louis and Dr T L West of Carrolton with Mrs Elliott of Moberly. Sessions cover a worker’s conference, papers, and a stereopticon presentation.
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Goldbugs Open Season at Liberty Park with Kansas City
The Goldbugs face Kansas City Athletic Association in the first regular game of the season at Liberty Park on April 26. George Gilpatrick will pitch for the visitors as local batters look to impress fans. Players report by the 15th, tickets go out Monday, and subscriptions for a stock sale show strong interest though some delays remain. Practice games run daily until May 2 before the Nevada opener.
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