Woman Denies Charge In Suspected Triple Husband Killing
A British woman denies the charge in a suspected triple murder case. She bitterly complains of a so called mob and says the accusations are unfounded while authorities pursue the case in court.
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23 Apr 1903
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Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
1
Bloomington Woman Denied Murder Link to Illinois Case
Mrs Minnie Cummings, held on a second degree murder warrant, denies Bloomington links and says she never visited Bloomington or Canada. Col Martin defends her, notes misrepresentation, and says the case will be heard in proper time. Bloomington detectives pursue anonymous letter tying her to Colton murder in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Dennis Cummings
Desmond
Colton
Bloomington
Fll
Martin
Cimmings
Colton Murder Mystery Haunts Bloomington After Six Years
Bloomington Illinois April 25 many residents ask if Annie Colton has finally been found. She has been sought nationwide for six years with corpses clues and false leads. A police officer traveled to St Louis to pursue the story and rumors of her arrest there circulate. The Colton case began after the murder of Michael Colton in 1897 with three fatal hatchet and gunshot wounds. A hatchet and bloodstains were found in the kitchen and a prisoner’s tail of the suspect’s movements traced to Peoria and St Louis. The case remains unresolved with no clear motive or suspect.
PARTY TO ARKANSAS
Charles Raiffeisen will lead a Pettis county party to Stuttgart Arkansas in May. He is engaged by L M Funk of Reinsch Theilman Koch agents for Grand Prairie lands to chaperone the group. Raiffeisen departs Sedalia on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Raiffeisen
L. M. Funk
Reinsch Theilman & Koch
Grand Prairie Lands
Arkansas
Chaperone
Pettis County
Father and Son Dead After Mexican Sojourn
Sedalia reports the deaths of John Stanford, a former Hill's Business College student, and his father who had sought health in Texas. The father died about two weeks prior, the son died soon after in Mexico. The mother returned to her home southwest of the city. Both bodies were buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Missouri
South
Texas
Mexico
Explosion at North Side Oil plant leaves dozens missing
Minneapolis April 23 report says a tank explosion at the North Side Oil plant started a blaze that sent flames through nearby buildings. Seven to fifteen killed. nine dead and nine fatally injured by 2:30 p m. Nine others still missing. Ambulances ferried twenty five injured to hospitals as firemen struggle to subdue the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Fress Association
Minneapolis
Minn
North Side Oil Company
Brave Sailors Avert Fire On Friesland Off Philadelphia
Captain Apfeld and crew members of the American liner Friesland descended through dense smoke to extinguish a hold fire three days out from Philadelphia. The inflammable cargo of cotton tallow paraffin and resin was saved. Passengers adopted resolutions of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Liverpool
Apfeld
Cavalry
Friesland
Philadelphia
Leper Soldier in Philippines Slated for Pay Receipt Plan
A leper artillery enlisted man in the Philippines is before the War Department and referred to the judge advocate general to decide how he will receipt for his pay. Isolated in South Carolina, pay officers refuse to have him sign the rolls, so a plan will allow payment via a power of attorney executed with medical staff present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
War Department
Judge Advocate General
South Carolina
Tragedian Robert Downing Files Bankruptcy Petition
San Francisco April 23 Robert Downing the famed tragedian filed for bankruptcy in U S court liabilities amount to thirteen thousand dollars with no assets listed in the petition filed today in the local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
San Francisco
Cal
Robert Downing
United States
Gin Rickey originator Colonel Rickey dies at home
New York April 23 Colonel D J Rickey originator of the world famous Gin Rickey died in his residence after a brief illness. He was a pioneer in American bartending and his beverage became a national icon. His death closes a notable chapter in cocktail history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
D. J. Rickey
King Edward VI Arrives in Naples Under Guarded Reception
King Edward landed in Naples aboard the royal yacht and was greeted by 101 guns from the Italian squadron. A crowd of about three hundred thousand gathered along the shore to witness his visit. the king asked that no naval review be held and his wish was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walwal
Cobbe
Caladi
Oliver
Plunkett
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Naples
Edward
May Term Circuit Court Docket Reaches 210 Cases
The May term docket is completed with 210 cases listed. Court will convene on Monday to begin preliminary proceedings and schedule hearings for the sessions ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Spring Underwear Offers From Light Wool To Cotton
A local catalog lists spring underwear options for women and children. Items include sleeveless vests from a nickel to 50c, long sleeve ribbed cotton pieces, light weight wool union suits up to 83.50, misses sizes 2 to 8 years at 48c, knee length summer pants in cotton or lisle, and corset covers from 45c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisle
Umbrella Prices for Silk and Taffeta Styles
The shop lists three good sorts of umbrellas with silk serge and colored bindings. Prices span $2.25 for 83.50 colored umbrellas, $1.25 for 81.75 fine silk finished serge, Congo and opera handles, and $1.35 for 82.00 colored pleated taffeta with princess handles. Also offered are miniature umbrellas, waterproof cravenetted models, and a range from $1.65 to $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Imported Kid Gloves Go On Sale At One Dollar
A catalog of gloves offered at one dollar featuring smooth selected skins and varied styles. Items include lambskin and glace finishes with clasps and embroidery, in colors from Black to Oxblood and White, plus men's gloves ranging from one to one fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Adalfo
Broadway
The Lace Show Highlights French Antique Laces in Missouri
A sale features delicate valenceries and popular cluney laces from peasant France. Cluney traces to Musse-de-Cluney Paris with eighteenth century style. Prices range from $0.16 to $2.50 per yard across various lace types and widths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Musse-de-Cluney
Paris
Valenceiines
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Ladies
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J. J. Bertchie
George Barton
Dean
Obbie
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Mr. Funk
Sedalia
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John Stanford
Hill’s Business College
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King Edward VI
Chai Tan
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Torchon
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