Has New Railway Project Been Dropped in Sedalia
The Sedalia Warrensburg Interurban Electric company was granted a franchise to build a line but has not begun work and did not seek an extension. Promoters led by W. E. Winner face questions about sincerity and shifted attention to a St Louis deal while ownership on land near Liberty Park remains under option.
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Sedalia Warrensburg
Ters
St. Louis
Hodges
Sedalia
W. E. Winner
Liberty Park
Standard Oil Cuts Price Crashes Western Oil Markets
Standard Oil slashed crude and refined oil prices across Kansas and the Western fields on April 18, sending crude down five cents a barrel and refining oil to 9 cents. Independents vow to continue production and resist mandates while big refiners like Webster push back with higher prices as freight rates drop under the new law. This move signals intensified competition and potential shutdowns of Western leases as producers adjust to lower bids.
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Emporia, Kas
Standard Oil Company
Webster
Emporia
Boston Beans Contain Salicylic Acid Sparks Health Alarm
Prof James O Jordan of the Boston board of health reports certain baked beans sold in Boston contain salicylic acid. The discovery stirs public concern as residents seek safe food options and the board plans a vigorous health campaign.
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Boston
James O. Jordan
Boston Board of Health
Young Otis Injured Fractures Left Arm
John Otis son of Mr and Mrs Sam Otis 220 North Grand avenue fell in yard Monday afternoon and fractured his left wrist Dr M T Collins reduced the fracture The lad is getting along as well as could be expected
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John Otis
Sam Otis
North Grand Avenue
M. T. Collins
Secretary to Visit Camp Amid Silence From President
After 24 hours with no word from the president or party the secretary is dispatched to the camp to seek clarification. No communications have emerged. The move signals caution as the leadership gap persists.
Custody Granted After Tent Living Hardships Reported
County court orders six Beatty children aged 3 to 13 placed with Mrs. E. Coe secretary of the board of charities while seeking suitable homes. Neighbors complained of the tented family in northeast city after three weeks of hardship and little schooling. The father testified he worked nights and left children with a eldest son. witnesses described half clothed children and pitiable conditions. Grandmother testified to hardships before a tearful court.
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E. Coe
Board of Charities
Beatty
Har- Ya
No Battle Yet as Baltic Fleet Crews Reported in Shape
Telegrams from Baltic fleet officers note crews of ships in excellent condition with no battle underway. German steamer Brunhilde reports two hour stop by Russian cruisers near Cape Paradan on April 14. Rumors mention Russian squadron possibly reaching a bay in Chinese waters north of Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong
Brunhilde
Singapore
Cape Paradan
Tae Brunnilde
Hong
Russian Vice Admiral Rojestvensky Sighted Near Hong Kong
A St Petersburg dispatch to Echo de Paris says Vice Admiral Rojestvensky with part of his squadron has been seen off Hong Kong sailing northeast, though the report has not been confirmed by other sources.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Echo de Paris
Rojestvensky
Hong Kong
Russian Squadron Enters Kamranh Bay Near Cochin China
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate the Russian squadron has entered Kamranh Bay north of Cape Paidaran off Cochin China. Admiral Rojestvensky is believed to be securing coal and preparing for the final leg of his voyage, with officials and naval officers offering cautious assurances against torpedo attacks. No confirmation yet on the duration of stay or if warships have sailed. speculation on a split fleet persists but is not supported by officials. A separate report notes a naval engagement north of the Natuna Islands may have occurred, but no confirmation is available.
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Kong
Cape Paradan
Cochin China
Kamranh Bay
St. Petersburg
Cape Paidaran
Cochinchina
Rojestvensky
Admiralty
Natuna Islands
Telmachus
Hong Kong
Togo
Pescadore Islands
Formosa Straits
Japan
Sedalia Fire Department Flees in Quick Run for Film
The Sedalia fire companies with two hose wagons and a fire engine rushed from Fourth and Osage to Ohio and south to Seventh to allow G. Whitten of the International Bioscope Company of New York to film the department in a fast run. The moving pictures are for a show at Wood's Opera House on May 9.
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G. Whitten
International Bioscope Company of
New York
Sedalia
Wood
Opera House
First conviction under new law in Muncie fines man for cigarette papers
Chester Bell of Muncie Indiana was fined $25 and costs for carrying cigarette papers though he claimed never to have smoked. This marked the first conviction under the new law that makes possession of papers a crime.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Muncie
Ind
Chester Bell
Lee Agee Joins New York Clothier Firm
Lee Agee owner of the American Clothing company will move to New York around June 1 to locate permanently after purchasing an interest in Martin Blumenfeld & Bros. The American Clothing stock in this city will be closed out at once.
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Lee Agee
American Clothing Company
Martin -Blumenfeld & Bros
New York City
New York
Salvation Army Self-Denial Week Praised by Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph London lauds the Salvation Army and its self denial week, noting the broad good it does and warning what would happen if the weak and erring were left to fend for themselves. The piece urges a generous public response to support General Booth and the organization.
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Daily Telegraph
London
Salvation Army
General Booth
Teamsters Still Determined to Win at All Costs
Don O'Shea, president of the International Teamsters Union, says after employers rejected peace proposals the union is determined to win at all costs and would extend the strike to other unions if needed.
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Chicago
Don O'Shea
Sters’ Union
Mr Loos Injured in Porch Fall
Herman Loos a carpenter residing at 519 West Fifth street fell from a porch he was repairing on Monday afternoon and was badly bruised about the face with a severe cut on the left knee. The injuries will keep him from work several days.
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Herman Loos
West Fifth Street
Duel Ends in Farmer Clinton McGann Death After Forty Year Feud
In Walkerville Michigan on a Saturday night 70 year old farmer Clinton McGann was killed in a gun duel with his three sons and brother over a fence dispute. His 19 year old son Clinton McGann Jr was seriously wounded. Dennis McGann the brother was arrested and others fled into the woods.
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Clinton McGann, Jr
Clinton McGann
Dennis McGann
Dennis
Section Lake School
Giffings
McGann
Sedalia Pair to Wed at Roemer Home This Evening
The wedding of Miss Ethel Roemer and Dr. Samuel G. Kelly is set for 6 o clock at the Roemer residence 403 West Fifth street with Rev. S S Martin officiating. Attendants include Miss Ada Marie Kelly and Masser Robertson as ribbon bearers and a guest list of about fifty. After the ceremony the couple will tour Texas visiting San Antonio and Galveston before returning home.
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Samuel G. Kelly
Roemer
West Fifth Street
S. S. Martin
M. E
J. N. Robertson
Peru
Ind
E. F. Yancey
C. C. Kelly
al Cordes
Leslie Martin
I. N. Farris
Dr. Kelly
Miss Roemer
Sedalia
Texas
Taney
San Antonio
Galveston
Small blaze at 600 North Grand Avenue causes minor damage
Fire companies responded Monday afternoon to 600 North Grand Avenue for a small blaze traced to sparks landing on the roof. The fire caused about $2 in damage.
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Charles Bennett
North
Grand Avenue
Mysterious blaze at 320 West Broadway causes minor damage
Fire companies responded at 7 30 last evening to residence of C J Phalings at 320 West Broadway where a pile of papers on the second floor caught fire. The blaze was extinguished before serious damage occurred.
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C. J. Phalings
West Broadway
Patterson Case Called For Trial
The Nan Patterson case was called for trial this afternoon and the jury impaneling process began in New York.
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Patterson
Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Nan Patterson
East Texas Good Roads Convention Opens in Houston
The East Texas Good Roads association begins a two day convention in Houston on April 18 with a large attendance and many prominent road experts on hand to address the meeting. The event is expected to be highly successful and profitable for attendees.
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Houston
Texas
East Texas Good Roads Association
Tom Carey Arraigned for Drunkenness in Police Court
Tom Carey appeared before Police Magistrate Truxel this morning and was fined five dollars on a charge of being drunk.
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Tom Carey
Truxel
Marriage of Davie V. Comer and Fred S. Dawson
Miss Davie V. Comer and Fred S. Dawson were married this afternoon at 4 30 at East Sedalia Baptist Church with Rev. Carey V. Northrop officiating.
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Davie V. Comer
Fred S. Dawson
East Sedalia Baptist Church
Carey V. Northrop
Rev Neville to Entertain Vestry Gathers Wives
Rev Edmund A Neville rector of Calvary parish will entertain the church vestrymen and their wives at a social gathering Wednesday evening April 25 at the home of Mr and Mrs C C Evans.
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Edmund A. Neville
Calvary Parish
C. C. Evans
Roosevelt Return Trip Itinerary Narrowed to Two Receptions
The Roosevelt return to Washington from a hunting trip now includes only two formal receptions. Denver hosts a Board of Trade affair and Chicago features a Merchants' club dinner Hamilton club reception and Iroquois club dinner. Secret Loeb will confirm invitations as plans firm up.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Roosevelt
Washington
Denver
Board of Trade
Chicago
Merchants’ Club
Hamilton Club
Iroquois Club
Secrety Loeb
Opening Saturday Night at Oak Saloon
Charlie Smith and John Kaiser Jr have taken possession of the Oak saloon and will open with a formal Saturday night event. The new firm will serve free lunch each afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Charlie Smith
John Kaiser, Jr
Oak
Sedalia Band Engaged for Warrensburg Convention
The Second Regiment band will travel to Warrensburg Thursday to provide music for a convention at Pertle Springs.
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Warrensburg
Pertle Springs
The Weather Tonight and Wednesday Forecast
Generally fair conditions across the east with a chance of showers in the west tonight or Wednesday. Warmer temperatures expected in the northwest portion tonight.
Operation A Success For Mrs McMillan Eye Surgery
Mrs. Margaret McMillan of 922 West Main Street underwent dachyocysis of the right eye Monday. The operation was performed by Dr. 8S. G. Kelly with assistance from Dr. W. J. Ferguson and declared a success.
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Margaret McMillan
West Main Street
8S. G. Kelly
W. J. Ferguson
General Agents Hold Meeting
The general agents of Equitable Life Assurance met in secret session to pressure an end to internal fighting. Present were Alexander, Hyde, Tarbell, and Z. W. Bardwell of Dallas who said Texans dislike pink teas and Hyde and demand firings before they will welcome him home.
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Scripps-MacRae Press Assn
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Alexander
Hyde
Tarbell
Z. W. Bardwell
Dallas
Texas
Joe Jefferson Still Lives
In Jacksonville Florida on April 18 Joseph Jefferson remains in his hospital condition with doctors reporting no change for better or worse and noting his remarkable fortitude.
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Joe Jefferson
Secripps
McRae Prese Association
Jacksonville
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Fear Easter Celebration in Russia Drives Jewish Flight
Many Jews flee Kishineff and other South Russian cities during Easter activities amid fears of persecution by authorities and mobs. The exodus reflects widespread anxiety among Jewish communities in the region as the religious festival approaches.
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Russia
Scripps-McRae Press Association
London
Kishineff
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Gus M. Hodges
E. D. Bosserman
Promo
Erty
Ultimatum
Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Lima, Ohio
Ard Oil Company
Kansas
Two Territories
Chanute, Kas
The
Standard
Broadway
Lima
Ohio
Hub Board of Health
Young Otis
James Beatty
ex-Pound
Glennwood Springs
Loeb
Loco
Hotel Colorado
Colorado Midland Railroad
Colorado Tenday
Voe Vremya
Baltic
Tokio
Tsugaru Straits
Pacific Ocean
Japan Sea
Vladivostok
Sedalia’s Fire Department
Fourth and
Osage Streets
scripps-McRae Press
MR. Loos
Muskegon, Mich
Walkerville
Here
S. G. Kelly
Ethel Roemer
Bride
San Antonio and
West
Rev. Neville
Union Pacific
Omaha
Chicago and Northwestern
Pennsylvania
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