Budget Deficit Forces Tax Move in England Amid Boer War Losses
London April 16 King Edward's government faces a deficit of more than £45 million for 1902 03 proposing to tax breadstuffs and issue a £32 million loan. Sir Michael Hicks Beach reports Boer war costs and rising expenditures while noting revenue sources and the strong role of income tax. Syracuse Missouri marks its fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering at the Schenkel home.
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Michael Hicks- Beach
South Africa
China
Hints to correspondents for fresh brief letters
The guidance urges plain English and careful spelling, with space left on one side. Write only when news is fresh and worth sharing, avoid gossip and unverified conjecture, and report marriages births deaths and all matters of general interest promptly. Do not include advertising, partisan opinions, or hurtful content.
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United States
Wheeler Wins Auburn Mayor Post After Brutal Campaign
Springfield April 16 Wheeler a Republican leader and ex-representative beat rival George W Hutton in Auburns mayoral race amid riots and threats. Wheeler won by 65 votes and carried all tickets Hutton, hospitalized after head surgery, is under care.
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Wheeler
George W. Hutton
Auburn
Wheeler-Hutton
Hutton
Henry Dawson
Dawson
Republican Party promises tougher antitrust action
The Globe-Democrat notes the administration will test the anti-trust law against the beef combine. It argues the Republican party authored the act and has enforced it, claiming the party will craft or pass a stronger measure if the current law fails to curb the trusts.
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Republican Party
Celebrated Golden Wedding in Judge Shenkel Family
Judge J. N. Shenkel and his wife mark their golden wedding with family gathers and community congratulations. The couple celebrated years of marriage in a modest ceremony at home, reflecting their long service and steady partnership.
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J. N. Shenkel
Ex-Clerk Lower in Pettis County seeks race against Gray
N A Lower of Longwood visits the city after rain delays. A former Pettis County clerk he contemplates another bid to unseat incumbent Bob Gray, who defeated him four years ago. Lower ranks among Pettis leaders and owns over 1000 acres of Longwood farmland with 400 in corn, 80 in wheat, 80 in oats, and the rest in grass. Gray plans another challenge despite Lower's heavy landholdings.
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N. A. Lower
Longwood
Lower
Gray
Pettis County
Women Recommend Our Work to Neighbors at Longan's Laundry
Women praise Longan's Laundry as a trusted local service inviting neighbors and friends to try the wash and dry offerings. Phone number 154 provided for contact and inquiries.
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Longan
Elks Social Session Draws About 150 at Sedalia Lodge
Sedalia Elks Lodge held a social gathering with about 150 gentlemen in attendance. Dr E F Yancey chaired the event featuring speeches and a double quartet, with H V Liest and Victor Grob performing solos. Refreshments included 200 jacksnipes and plavers provided by H V Liest.
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Sedalia Lodge of Elks
E. F. Yancey
H. V. Liest
Victor Grob
Prairie Queen lodge confers first degrees and plans May meeting
Prairie Queen lodge No. 25 I O O F held a Tuesday night session naming Bud Dillard Emmett McClure as first degree and initiating E. E. Clark. It voted to return to the old lodge room on the first meeting night in May. A big smoker is scheduled for Tuesday evening April 29.
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Prairie Queen Lodge No
Bud Dillard
Emmett McClure
E. E. Clark
Tuesay
William Nichols Returns From Business Trip
William Nichols arrived yesterday from a business trip, visiting the branch and resuming duties after travel.
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William Nichols
Cloney Names Son Thomas Warren Honor of Brother Warren
Mr and Mrs Wm Cloney announce the birth of a son named Thomas Warren in honor of Mr Cloney s younger brother Warren a Princeton graduate and now holding a lucrative position in Chicago.
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Wm. Cloney
Thomas Warren
Mr. Cloney
Warren
Princeton University
Secialiasi
Chicago
Masons Discuss Plan for New Temple on Meyer Lot
The Masons may form a stock company to erect a Masonic temple on the Frank B. Meyer lot formerly occupied by Cannon's Grand Central. Mr Meyer would sell for 12500 with construction costs between 15000 and 17000, totaling about 30000. Financing options include bonding the lot or bank loan with notes secured by the Masonic Building Association. If built, the structure could be three or four stories tall with basement excavated and foundations underway. completion hoped by October 1.
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Frank B. Meyer
Cannon
Grand Central
Meyer
Masonic Building Association
Sentinel
J. M. Cannon
Railroad Workers and Maintenance Update Across Missouri Lines
The report lists railway staff at numerous stations from Denison to Atoka, noting layoffs, regular runs, and new assignments. It covers the S W & S W line widening, rail deliveries of seven miles of steel, 17000 ties, added switches to Warsaw, and a damaged injuries incident to E B Kessler in South McAlester.
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Souri Pacific
W. L
J. M. Morgan
Warsaw
John Wrightman
Katy
Hot Springs
Ark
Mike Garvin
Sedalian Horseman Injured by Mare Kick
Ed Palmer, a well known Sedalian horseman, was kicked yesterday afternoon while unhitching a young mare after returning from a twenty mile trip. The mare struck his right knee, cutting through heavy trousers and drawers. The three inch deep wound could have been worse if the horse had been shod.
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Ed Palmer
Palmer
Waterhaul for Highwaymen
Casper Offield of the Missouri Pacific shops was robbed near Third and Brown streets by two unknown men who fled after taking seven cents and a pocket knife. William Scanlon witnessed the incident from his porch but misread it as a scuffle and did not intervene.
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Casper Offield
Missouri Pacific
Third
Brown Streets
Mr. Offield
Wm. Scanlon
John Laxson Escapes From Rock Pile Detention
John Laxson one of three teens jailed for alleged highway robbery fled Special Officer Caleb Bledsoe about 3 pm Wednesday. Pig Smith and Tim Doyle drew the officer’s attention briefly, allowing Laxson to escape. Howard Wood pursued in a buggy toward Georgetown but could not locate the prisoner.
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John Laxson
Caleb Bledsoe
Pig Smith
Tim Doyle
Laxson
Howard Wood
Georgetown
Dow Drug Company Quick Call for Your Needs
In haste you can reach Dow Drug Company for the right product or service. Phone numbers 259 offer fast assistance. This concise reminder highlights convenient access to the local pharmacy and its contact line.
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Dow Drug Company
Weather forecast and business card note
Generally fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions in the western portion. Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry notes its high class service.
John Guerrant Makes Business Trip to Syracuse
John Guerrant traveled to Syracuse on a business trip today visiting local offices and meeting with associates to discuss upcoming projects and partnerships.
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John Guerrant
State Superintendent Praises Sentinel Sanctum in Call
State School Superintendent W. T. Carrington complimented the Sentinel sanctum and issued a call on WSAnaeda, highlighting support for local education initiatives.
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W. T. Carrington
Wsanaeda
Soper Boys Seek Infantry Enlistment in City
Joe L. Carr and Davd Ridenour of Green Ridge head to the city to meet the recruiting officer. They aim to enlist in the infantry. Many others from Sedalia and nearby areas are eager to join when the officer arrives, ensuring ample volunteers.
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Joe L. Carr
Davd Ridenour
Green Ridge
Sedalia
Fifth daily mail delivery for downtown offices begins
Postmaster Glenn introduces a fifth daily delivery each afternoon around five o clock to service downstairs offices. The new run catches mail arriving on the narrow gauge at four and from the Missouri Pacific at four ten.
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Glenn
Missouri
Republican Meeting to Set Dates for Convention
Charman E. E. Codding calls the Republican Central Committee to meet in this city on Saturday April 26 at 10 30 a m to transact business and fix the dates of the Convention of Conventions to be held prior to June 4.
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Charman E. E. Codding
Republican Central Committee
State Librarian Jennie Edwards not resigning
Mrs. Jennie Edwards, the State Librarian, has told friends in Jefferson City she has no intention of resigning, despite earlier announcements. The note clarifies the resignation rumor as a mistake.
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Jennie Edwards
Jefferson City
Nautilus Club Meets on The Vatican Paper
Mrs. C. C. Gilliland presented an excellent illustrated paper on The Vatican before the Nautilus club on Wednesday afternoon.
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C. C. Gilliland
Vatican
Nautilus Club
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