Sedalians Felt Sting as Rich-Quick Scheme Fails
The American Mercantile association based in St. Joseph Missouri with Sedalia offices collapsed yesterday. Local representative F L McClure reported his discharge and described how about forty Sedalia residents held contracts. The plan promised 100 dollars for 80 weekly payments of 1 dollar, with many investors paying 25 cents to 3 dollars.
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American Mercantile Association
Cantile Association
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Missouri
Association
Sedalia
Ilgenfritz Building
F. L. McClure
McClure
Sentinel
Ilgenfritz
Wilburn
Roosevelt Hunts On Oklahoma Frontier Draws Vernon Crowd
President Roosevelt ends a four day hunt on the big pasture and travels toward Frederick Oklahoma with a large crowd expected for a street speech. Notables Governor Ferguson ex delegate Dennis Flynn and Congressman Stephens greet the party as dogs chase wolves and coyotes.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Frederick
Okla
Roosevelt
Colorado
Vernon
Texas
Ferguson
Oklahoma
Dennis Flynn
Congress
Congressman Stephens
O. T
Bob Burnett
Guy Waggoner
John Abernathy
Roose
University of Virginia Moves Toward Modern Methods
The University of Virginia founded by Thomas Jefferson begins adopting newer educational techniques as part of its ongoing modernization efforts. The change signals a shift toward contemporary methods in instruction and administration.
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University OF Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Inauguration of Edwin A Alderman at Virginia university
The article notes Edwin A Alderman's inauguration as the first president of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on April 13. It highlights his long career in education, from North Carolina to Tulane, and his earlier leadership roles in Goldsboro and the North Carolina system.
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Edwin A. Alderman
Scripps-Mckae Press Association
New Orleans
Robert Darrin
St. Charles Hotel
Tulane University
University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Alderman
Edwin A. Aledkman
Bethel Academy
University of North Carolina
Goldsboro
N. C
North Carolina
North Carolina State Normal College
Tulane University At
Morton Plans Resignation and Succession by Henry C. Frick
Reports indicate Morton will resign and Henry C. Frick of the Steel Trust will succeed him. Shareholders threaten suits to recover losses, signaling potential legal action amid the leadership change.
Couple Wins Life Bond In Quiet City Wedding
Miss Lulu M. Wilson and Mr. Jacob Krause were married Tuesday at 3 20 PM by Rev. G H Ayres at his South Ohio street home. Only close relatives attended. The groom gave a wedding ring and the couple will reside in the city.
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Lulu M. Wilson
Jacob Krause
G. H. Ayres
South Ohio Street
Revolver Sold by Pawnbroker Tied to Caesar Young Death
A pawnbroker who sold the revolver linked to the fatal shooting of Caesar Young cannot be identified. Police say the weapon was traced through sales records but the seller remains unnamed.
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Flynn
Smiths
Abraham Levy
Nan” Patterson
Mr. Rand
Rand
Levy
City to discuss water mains and new light contract
Mayor J L Babcock called a special city council meeting for this evening to handle extending water mains to the east city limits and other matters. Afterward the electric lighting committee will plan street light rearrangements under the new United Water contract, which starts May 1 and covers 115 lights.
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Electric Lighting Committee
United Water, Gas and Electric Company
Atlantic City Golf Club Tournament Opens With Star Players
Atlantic City N J April 13 The annual Atlantic City Golf club tournament opened today drawing top players from New York Washington and Philadelphia. The three day event began with brisk qualifying rounds and officials predict it will be the most successful of its kind ever held here.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Atlantic City Golf Club
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
No battle yet in coast reports as fleets remain apart
Reports from several coastal points say the two main fleets have not met, with no engagement reported yet. Observers note cautious patrols and movements along shores, but no decisive clash or location confirmed.
Forty Two Russian Vessels Seen North of Saigon
A British cruiser wireless reported sighting forty two Russian vessels about 140 miles south of Saigon steaming north. Two Japanese warships passed Hong Kong at full speed Tuesday night heading south without lights. The Nubia reported the same forty two Russian vessels about 250 miles north of Natuna island. Dispatches say the Russian fleet coal ed off Natuna islands then continued northeast.
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Saigon
Hong Kong
Saizon
Singapore
Neatuna Island
London
Natuna Islands
Anambas Group
Red Men Help Free Four Detained Youths in Sedalia
Deputies arrested four young men in Sedalia and jailed them. Attorney William Dillard O Bannon found two were Red Men members and informed tribal leaders. Justice Kinsey ordered the case dismissed as the youths were not at fault. The other two had done nothing to warrant arrest.
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James Stephens
Billy” Drake
Order of Red Men
William Dillard O’bannon
Court of Justice
D. Kinsey
W. H. Gammon
Frank Cutshaw
S. L. Hallenpeter
Luther Olney
Fleets sighted south of Borneo amid far eastern clashes
London sources report large fleets seen south of Borneo near Labuan with speculation it may involve Russian and Japanese forces as a naval battle looms. Tokyo and Paris dispatches discuss Japan's five battleships and conflicting claims about the sinking of Yashima. In St Petersburg riots against the Chinese dynasty are anticipated and pushed by Chinese liberals.
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London
Labuan
Borneo
London Daily Mail
Malay Peninsula
Sumatra
London Daily Telegraph
Japan
Russia
Daily Telegraph
Dalny
Chefoo
Paris
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Chinese envoy returns home eager on new inventions
Princee Pulin, the Chinese envoy to the St. Louis world's fair, has arrived back in Pekin full of enthusiasm about wireless telegraphy and sewing machines. He aims to interest his government in adopting these innovations as he notes their potential. Partly cloudy with possible showers tonight or Friday, with cooler air to the north.
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Tombs
Smith
New York
Cincinnati
Scripps-McRae Press
Pekin
Frick Poised to Succeed Morton as Secretary of War
Washington reports Secretary Morton may resign and Henry C. Frick is the favored successor. Frick aligns with the community of interests and steel trust backing and would be positioned to influence naval buildup and political power, including a Pennsylvania Senate bid earlier blocked by the system and Knox.
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Henry C. Frick
Morton
Carnegie
Steel Trust
Senate
Pennsylvania
Knox
Frick
New York
Holy Week at Calvary Begins Services Across Week
Calvary Episcopal Church outlines Holy Week observances starting Palm Sunday with services at 7 11 and 8. A solemn benediction at 11 includes palm distribution and Hosannas. Monday to Wednesday services at 10 4 15 and 8. Maundy Thursday celebrates holy communion at 10. Good Friday includes Three Hours from noon to 3 with sermons on the seven last words. Jerusalem solo by Prof Rudolph Lundberg. Rector Edmund A Neville invites all to spend an hour at the cross.
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Calvary Church
Christ
Jerusalem
Jesus
Rudolph Lundberg
Edmund A. Neville
Kaiser Hotel Proprietor Undergoes Second Foot Operation
John Kaiser, owner of the Kaiser hotel, had another operation on his left foot Wednesday to remove a small particle of bone, following a prior procedure.
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John Kaiser
Kaiser Hotel
Alleged Clothing Thief on Trial
Joan Alexander alias George Thom as stands tried in criminal court for shoplifting clothing from Barnes & Kem The Bell The Hub and J Waldman. Attorney W D O Ban non represents Thomas and C C Kelly prosecutes.
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Joan Alexander
George Thomas
Barnes & Kem
the Bell
the Hub
J. Waldman
W. D. O’bannon
Thomas
C. C. Kelly
Mrs Hubbard Dies After Brief Illness at 39
Mrs. Dr. Hubbard wife of ex congressman Joel D Hubbard died at her home at Thirteenth and Ohio streets this afternoon at 1 30 o'clock after a brief heart illness. She had been in failing health for a year and died at 39. She is survived by her husband and four children who were all at her bedside.
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Dr. Hubbard
Joel D. Hubbard
Thirteenth and
Ohio Street
Wreck Damages Vehicle In Twelfth and Ohio Collision
A collision between Missouri Central Lumber wagon and H. V. Leist’s vehicle at Twelfth and Ohio street late yesterday afternoon demolished a rear wheel on Leist’s vehicle.
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Missouri Central Lumber Company
H. V. Leist
Twelfth and
Ohio Street
Seven Prisoners Escape From Weston Jail
Seven prisoners blew up a portion of the Weston jail with nitro glycerine this morning and escaped, authorities report.
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Scripps-McRie Press Association
Clarksburg
W. Va
Weston
Versailles Woodmen Host Meeting at K of P Hall
The Woodmen of the World Versailles camp No. 412 met at K. of P. hall on South Ohio street and transacted routine business. Members expect to attend the next meeting and enjoy a luncheon at Pedl's following last night’s session.
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Woodmen of the World
K. of P. Hall
South Ohio Street
Versailles Camp No. 412
Pedl’s
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Nence
Dr. Lambert
General Young
Cecil Lyon
Sloan Simpson
Fortescue
Burnett
W. T. Waggoner
Tom Burnett
C. B. McHugh
Bill McDonald
Bill Abernathy
H. T. Horton
Velt
Red Creek
Campus
Kelly
Charlottesville, Va
Caesar Young
Nan Patterson
Babcock
J. L. Babcock
Hyman Stern
Young
J. Morgan Smith
Stern
Miss Patterson
Mrs. Smith
J. Randolph Patterson
Calvary
Episcopal Church
Mrs. Hubbard
Versailles
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