Banquet Attends Jackson Democratic Club Honors Stone
United States Senator William Joel Stone was guest of honor at a Midland hotel banquet by the Jackson County Democratic Club. Speakers included F. M. Cockrell and W. J. Bryan as about 450 attendees heard Missouri and national Democratic themes and praise for the party's history. Bryan attacked ex President Cleveland in an early morning address.
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Senator Stone
Jackson Democratic Club
W. J. Bryan
Cleveland
Stone
Midland Hotel
Jackson County
Democratic Club
F. M. Cockrell
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Cato Sells
Iowa
G. M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
David Overmyer
Kansas
Dr. W. S. Woods
Sociation
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Stone
Missouri
Cockrell
Democratic Party
United States
T. S. Ridge
United States Senate
Senator Cockrell
Women to Run Paper at St Pauls Church in Springfield
Springfield April 21. On April 29 the women of St Pauls church will control the Springfield Leader and print one issue under their ideas of journalism. Profits from that day go to the church fund with Mrs M E Bryan as editor in chief and Lizzie McDaniel as business manager.
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Springfield
Women of
Lizzie McDaniel
Wreck on Frisco Line Kills Two Fireman and Mail Weigher
A Fort Scott, Kansas report states a Frisco passenger train No. 103 derailed near Everton Missouri due to a broken rail. Two men died Bert Coffman and Clyde Wilkerson. Three others Ed Meade C B Campbell and Louie Columbia were seriously injured. Express baggage and mail cars were destroyed.
Remains of Mrs Mary Wycoff Robbins Laid to Rest
The body arrived from Kansas City via the Missouri Pacific and was met by Central Business College students and a large delegation of friends. C W Robbins R T Robbins P Robbins and Mesdames Lizzie Locke and M R Robbins accompanied the casket to the city cemetery. Brief funeral services were held by Rev S S Martin and F O Fannon amid many floral tributes, including one from Central Business College students.
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Mary Wycoff Robbins
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Col John T Crisp dies in Independence at 66
Col John T Crisp aged 66 died in Independence Missouri from heart disease. He was a famed state figure and a current member of the legislature. A Civil War veteran he served as a Confederate colonel under Generals Shelby and Price.
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John T. Crisp
Shelby
Price
Turkiye and Bulgarian forces clash in Macedonia
News from Salonica reports a skirmish between Turkish and Bulgarian troops in Macedonia with nine Turks and thirty Bulgarians killed.
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Macedonia
Pierson Divorce Sought After Domestic Turmoil
Nathan Pierson, through attorney George Barnett Jr., filed for divorce from Mrs. Susan Pierson in the circuit clerk's office. The couple married in 1875 and separated last December after alleged abuse, with Pierson claiming a chair assault and intolerable living conditions including his wife removing bed coverings on December 18.
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Ney
Nathan Pierson
Susan Pierson
Circuit Clerk’s Office
Desperate Prison Escape Fails In Columbus Penitentiary
John McGowan and Jesse Grant both from Cleveland attempted a breakout at the Columbus Ohio state prison. They seized a ladder from the stamp shop, ordered trusties to lie down, wounded one guard, and exchanged gunfire with guards before being captured and placed in solitary. Grant had previously escaped Joliet prison.
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Columbus
John McGowan
Jesse Grant
Cleveland
McGowan
Grant
Charles Parnhouse
Vinton County
Joliet, Iil
Good Roads Bond Issue Favored by Pettis County Committee
The Good Roads Committee of the Township Improvement League reports broad public support for a 250000 road bond. Only two oppose, with plan to finance via road tax of up to 1.22 per 80 acres over twenty years. Committee urges immediate action and countywide petitions with press aid.
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Good Roads Committee
Messrs. McNulty
Bowman and Turner
Township Improvement League
League
Pettis County
President Roosevelt To Visit Butte Labor Unions
President Roosevelt will meet with Silver Bow trades and labor assembly during a stop in Butte on May 27. Private Secretary Loeb conveyed the invitation after a long effort, and the president approved. Preparations at Columbia Gardens are likely, with formal details pending.
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Butte
Mont
Roosevelt
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Loeb
Malcolm Gillis
Labor Unions’ Committee
Cinnabar
Columbia Gardens
Hobson Ammon Nuptials In Quiet City Ceremony
Miss Jennie Ammon and Mr John J Hobson were married at the bride’s East Sixteenth Street home in a quiet morning ceremony conducted by Rev E W Clippinger. Afterward the couple left for Albia to visit the groom’s parents and will reside soon in Poisser Washington.
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Jennie Ammon
John J. Hobson
Poisser
Wash
East Sixteenth Street
E. W. Clippinger
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Albia
Senator Hanna Accepts Invitations for World Fair Dedicatory
St Louis April 21 Senator Mark Hanna and Cardinal Gibbons have accepted invitations to attend the World’s fair dedicatory exercises. Helen Gould sent regrets. General Corbin began arranging the program today and moving preparations forward.
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St. Louis
Mark Hanna
Cardinal Gibbons
Helen Gould
General Corbin
Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Sighted Near Nantucket
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm, the second longest and likely the swiftest passenger vessel, was sighted forty miles east of Nantucket this morning and expected to dock this evening. Only the maiden trip records for length of day’s run were noted.
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New York
Nantucket
Packers Combine Move Nears Finality in Injunction Case
Chicago April 21 no further contest was filed today by the combined packing interests against the federal injunction blocking the formation and operation of the Packers trust. District Attorney Bethea expects the injunction to be made permanent tomorrow and says the packers will lose their right to appeal unless an answer is filed today. The packers lawyers claim their limit does not expire until 10 o clock tomorrow.
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Chicago
Packers’ Trust
Bethea
Packers
Cadets Plead Guilty After Disturbance at College
Wentworth Military Academy cadets at Lexington admitted guilt for disturbing Central Female College and nearby residents. Judge Pearl R. Smith ordered fourteen fined five dollars plus costs totaling 236.60 dollars. all other cadets were discharged.
Spain seeks U S approval to inter Reina Christina crew
Madrid reports the cabinet decided to request American permission to transmit the remains of Reina Christina crew members for interment in the Pantheon. The ship was sunk under Admiral Dewey in the Manila harbor during the Spanish American War.
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Madrid
America
Pantheon
Dewey
Manila
Visit Postponed for Calvary Church Rite
The Rt. Rev. E. R. Atwill D. D. postpones his Calvary church visit until May 10. He will administer the July Apostolic rite of laying on of hands at 11 a.m.
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E. R. Atwill
Calvary Church
Edward King Near Prostration After Long Journey
A report from Rome dated April 21 says King Edward is nearly prostrated by his long trip. Physicians order four days of rest aboard the yacht before he proceeds to return to Rome.
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Rome
Edward
Women’s Fine Suits Reduced For Spring Opens
Fine Voiles and Eta mining sprung suits offer savings from 27.50 to 55 with regular prices 35 to 85. The sale targets early buyers and promises minimal tailor work and effort in the bargain.
Warner Rust-Proof Corsets Line in Latest Styles
We are showing a superb line of Warner’s Rust-Proof Corsets featuring the latest fashions in dress. Exquisite fabrics include Coutille and satin finished Lateen and Lisle Batiste with exclusive Rust-Proof quality. Long-skirt models emphasize hip shape and front, with dainty Empires and Girdles in Ribbon and Tape Models and Frenchy trimming.
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Batiste
Women's House Wrapper with Seamless Back Fit
Describes a wrapper for women featuring perfect back seam fit to hold the wrapper closed while the front drapes straight and full. Includes detachable belts trimmed to match the garment’s trim.
New Neckwear and Belts At Unmatched Prices
New neckwear and belts in satin peau de soie taffeta with large buckles and chains. Includes stocks and turn-overs in cotton linen peau de soie and silk with embroidery. Prices range from 25c to 3 dollars with selection noted for style and beauty.
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Sen. Cockrell
Scripps-McRae Press Ass H
William Joel
The
Missouri Democratic State Press
Jackson
Church
Springfield Leader
New Church Fund
M. E. Bryan
Frisco
Overton, MO
Fort Scott, Kas
Everton
Ing
Bert Coffman
Clyde Wilkerson
Fort Scott
Ed Meade
C. B. Camp
Bell
Louie
Columbia
Central Business College
C. W. Robbins
R. T. Robbins
Sparta
Omaha
Messdames
Lizzie Locke and
M. R
Robbins
Sedalia
Col. Crisp
Scripps-McRae Press
Ass’n
Independence, Mo
Col
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Salonica
George Barnett, Jr
Ternoon
Remon
Strate
Ohio
Organized Labor
Hobson-Ammon
W. R. Ammon
Hanna
Packers Combine
Wentworth Mili
Daisy
Warner’s
J.D. Hail Dry Goods CO
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