Poisoned Candy Mystery Stuns Sedalia Readers
A Sedalia reader recounts a near-fatal candy poisoning postmarked in March. A young woman detected poison in marshmallows analyzed in Kansas City and alerted authorities. No charges yet, but investigators pursue the case while the woman seeks no further notoriety.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Metropolitan
Young Courthill
Sentinel
P. A. Testerman
Tenth
Missouri
Nevada
Interesting 1899 Sedalia Letters on Road Funds and Local events
A reader replies to Col Wisker defending the Six Mile Road Commission finances. the letter explains authority, duties, and project progress including culverts and drainage. The page also covers a family tragedy, fire loss, and notices on students, funerals, and prison parole practices in Minnesota.
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Wisker
Aeport
E. R. Buarr
Y Road
Sedalia
Sentinel
van B. Wisker
Schcebai A
Cannian
Fire at Central Business College Sparks Morning Blaze
Sunday morning blaze engulfs Central Business College as Prof. Robbins reassesses the scene. Fire officials investigate the cause and assess structural damage. Local residents report smoke seen across the campus.
Bright Career Ends in Sorrow at Nevada Mo Fire
A fire at the home of Prof Robbins on Sixth and Massachusetts avenue damaged the roof after flames were seen at about nine o clock. Firemen’s prompt work prevented a broader conflagration. The incident follows a solemn event as Will A Churchill fills a suicide’s grave.
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Sixth and
Massachusetts Avenue
Robbins
Nevada
W. A. Churchill
Willie
Striking Incidences in Lives and Deaths of Two Women
The article examines the remarkable series of events shaping the lives and deaths of two women, detailing notable incidents and the perceived coincidences surrounding them. It contrasts outcomes and reflects on broader social implications.
Life Behind the Bars Sermon Prompts Prison Reflection
The Rev Dr Albert spoke on life behind bars at the First Congregational church. The piece notes his prior role as Minnesota state prison chaplain and references his testimony on prison discipline and the twofold nature of criminals and society. Funeral notices and church events follow, including revival services and missionary talks.
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Minnesota
Union
Albert
Dr. Albert
First Congregational Church
Dr. Major
Dr. McNeil
First Christian
First Baptist
Major
Putman
W.D Sceele
Florence Hoffman
George Hoffman
Browse Harris
Stillwater
Cole Younger
Missouri
Pleasant visit from alumni noted at CB&B
Mr M M Howery, alumnus of CB&B in 1889, made a Very Pleasant visit to his alma mater on Friday after attending events on Saturday.
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Lillie Cox
Latham
St. Louis
Harry Green
Burr Oak
Kas
Dc. A. Johnson
Aupiston
M M. Howery
Cb&b
Colored couple John Jackson and Mary Chism wed
John Jackson and Mary Chism, both described as colored, were married this morning by Judge Burr. The couple had been previously arrested for adultery.
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John Jackson
Mary Chism
Burr
Fire in fence prompts emergency response at night
At 1100 p.m. both companies were dispatched to Tanth and Vermont to extinguish a fire along a row of unfinished buildings. No injuries reported and fire under control by responders.
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Tanth
Vermont
Wall Paper Price List At Desterx Boux Store
New stock of dark colored paper arrives with rolls priced at 5c. Next grade higher at 6 and 7c, usual grade 8c and 10c. Better grades from 12c to $2.00 per roll. Dexter Boux Store.
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Dexterr Boux Store
A May Festival
A May Festival item notes the ministers association meeting this morning at the Congregational church. The brief entry records the gathering and venue without further detail.
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Ministers Association
Love and Laudanum Tragedy Near Gas Works
Dieie Steele, a 24 year old colored domestic worker for E. R. Blair, attempted suicide by laudanum after a quarrel with her lover. Dr. Cowan arrived in time to pull her back from death at her home near the gas works.
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Dieie Steele
E. R. Blair
Dieie
Dr. Cowan
Detective Charges Against Sedalia Fortuneteller
Annie Cannon a fifteen year old colored girl from Cooper County testified the fortuneteller Jack Duncan a blind man attempted to assault her after locking the door in Sedalia. Cornelia Turner another colored girl escaped. Duncan was arrested by warrant from Judge Burr and granted a continuance to Wednesday afternoon.
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Burr
Jack Duncan
Annie Cannon
Sedalia
Cooper County
Cornelia Turner
Duncan
Turner
Mayor Overstreet to Veto Street Commissioner Ordinance
The mayor will veto a recently passed ordinance that removes the mayor's appointment power for the street commissioner. He argues the measure conflicts with third class city charters and undermines executive authority and good government.
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Overstreet
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Sedalia Society
Sue
Col. Wisker
Six Mile Road
Central Business College
H.S. Me2lung
Morrellton
Ark
L. C. Mitchell
Butler
Tom Niles
Telegraph
T. L. McComb
Empire Prairie
C W. Beate
B. F. Wright
Independence
J. B. Fuller
Hospital
S. H. Beiler
A. T. Finchioane
Louis Hoffman
Grant Crawford
Frank Williams
T. W. Tewmey
Anna Frazier
Ane
Cempral Busaess College
Prof. Robbins
Will A. Churchill
Cide
Young Women Board
Lesterman
Minnesota State Prison
Texas
In the
Eternal
Church News
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Morris
Marshall
First Christian Church
N. M. Raglan
Rev. Raglan
Calcutta
East Broadway
Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church
Fleischmann
Joan Jackson
Fireina Fence
Park
Zeelans
Naldo
Doctor Drags
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