Rock Island Wins Bid for St Louis Terminals in Rail Rivalry
The Rock Island line outguessed the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe to gain control of the St. Louis Kansas City and Colorado railroad and the Wiggins Ferry terminal in St Louis. The move secures a direct St Louis entrance and links Kansas City with the river port, shaping a broader southwest railroad alliance with the Union Pacific Gould interests and Standard Oil ties while denying Santa Fe access.
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City of
St. Louis
Rock Island
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Harriman Ilinois Central Syndicate
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Wiggins Ferry Company
Wall Street
Atchison Road
The
Rock
St. Lansas City
Colorado
Kansas City
St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado
Moore Bros
Union Station
Tems
Gould
Standard Oil
Posi
Colorado Lime New Road Link to Santa Fe Tracks
Local railroad men forecast the Colorado Lime line will connect with Santa Fe near Sibley Missouri and enter Kansas City over Santa Fe terminals. John Scullin, president of the St Louis Kansas City and Colorado, said passenger trains may reach Kansas City by next Christmas.
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Santa Fe Railway
St. Louis Kansas City and Colorado
Santa Fe
Sibley
Kansas City
John Scullin
St. Louis
Colorado
Toothbrushes Sold At Half Price By Dow Drug Co
A new lot of guaranteed toothbrushes bought at a bargain from the importer for sale at half price. Dow Drug Co.
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Dow Drug Co
Corporal L. E. Holland Wins Banker's Medal Drill
Sedalia Rifles held a monthly competitive drill at Liberty park hall with 51 members. In sectional contests Corporals Woods Rodekohr Wells and Holland led to a final drill where Corporal L. E. Holland of the second section won the Banker's gold medal. A special meeting next Tuesday will plan summer work.
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Sedalia Rifles
Liberty Park Hall
W. H. Woods
L. E. Holland
George Rodekohr
R. C. Wells
Guenther's Goods Offers Big Bargains at 219 Ohio Street
John Jackson, formerly with the Katy's secret service, is offered a similar position with Iron Mountain at Little Rock. The ad touts Guenther's Goods as a synonym for true bargains and invites readers to call and see the wide offerings at 219 Ohio Street.
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Ohio Street
John Jackson
The
Katy
Iron Mountain
Little Rock
Longan's Laundry Ad Promotes Refined Services
Ladies in Houstonia and Hughesville enjoyed a pleasant dance at McAllister Springs Tuesday night. Sedalia shops advertise Hudnut perfumes and Colgate soaps with emphasis on high quality and longan’s laundry services.
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Houstonia
Hughesville
McAllister Springs
District Werting convention of Knights and Ladies of Security held
The Knights and Ladies of Security from Pettis, Greene, Howard, Saline, Boone held their district convention at the Pettis county courthouse in Sedalia. E T Wigton called the meeting to order at 10. Temporary officers Thos J Robb and S M Meyers were made permanent. credentials and mileage committees named. Delegates from Ashland Centralia Sedalia Slater attended. Springfield and Marshall delegates were late. A drill and musical program followed by a sumptuous supper directed by Mrs Hi Hammond. cake baked by Mrs Hammond drew praise from attendees. Notables from distant places included Mrs Humphrey Cleveland Texas Mrs Lillian Holland Sunflower Hive Kansas City and Miss Sanford California Missouri.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Pettis
Greene
Howard
Saline
Boone
E. T. Wigton
Thos. J. Robb
S. M. Meyers
Ashland
Humphrey
Cleveland
Texas
Lillian Holland
Sunflower Hive
Kansas City
Kas
Sanford
California
Boy Who Lifts a Horse Impresses Los Angeles Readers
Frank M. Lowe Jr., 15, son of ex prosecutors, wowed Los Angeles winter crowds with a 872 pound lift described as weight of a small horse. The Irving school pupil stands 5 ft 1.5 in, weighs 162 pounds, and records deep measurements, lung capacity, and grip strength. He is an accomplished bag puncher, largely vegetarian, and also a capable cook visiting his grandfather, pastor of a leading Christian church.
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Frank M. Lowe Jr
Lowe
Los Angeles
Young Lowe
Irving School
Christian Church of
Veolay’s violet the swell new perfume debut
Dow Drug Co. presents Veolay’s violet perfume with high quality and stylish scent. W. E. Bard Drug Co. offersPaints of every description, quality the highest, prices reasonable.
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Veolay’s
Violet
Dow Drug Co
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Roe’s booming league prepares for season as players arrive
Joe Roe reports daily arrivals of ball players including Hud son Powers Paul Curtis Harvey Witt and A O Marshall Catcher R C Heck and others expected today Tonight Dick Rohn Sherman Perry Cy Weeks and Fielder Carpenter join The owner touts strong finances rail and hotel discounts a 100 securians monthly support and a streetcar revenue share He plans to see the season through and expects a pennant winner
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R. C. Heck
Burson
Hutchinson
Ford
van Dine
Riggs
Dick Rohn
Sherman Perry
Cy Weeks
Fielder Carpenter
Porto Rican Money Exhibit Opens in New York Window
Ben Blair of Seda lia now in San Juan Porto Rico sends Albert Kahn of the Bell a collection of the local script and coins. Blair notes many pieces are scarce as collectors amass finds. Kahn displays the money in his show window this afternoon.
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Ben. Blair
Sedalia
San Juan
Porto Rico
Albert Kahn
The
Bell
Mr. Blair
Mr. Kahn
Queen City Hive No 7 L O T M Ninth Anniversary
Queen City Hive No 7 of the Royal Tribe of Joseph marked its ninth anniversary in the hall. Founded April 24 1893 with 28 members, it now lists 256 with 23 pending applications. Commander Mrs Anna Schumacher opened the program with an address.
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Joseph Hall
Anna Schumacher
Notorious Lon Venable Arrest Sparks City Disturbance
Constable James A. Robb responded to a north side disturbance last night. Lon Venable flourished a large gun, threatening violence after a poor reception on return to the city. He was fined $50 for carrying a gun and sentenced to five days in jail for disturbing the peace, later commuted to five days by Judge Kinsey.
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James A. Robb
North Side
Lon Venable
Kinsey
Loeffler-Guenther Shoe Plant Reopens With Rising Orders
The Loeffler-Guenther shoe factory, closed last Saturday for a week of overhauls, will reopen tomorrow. Orders on hand are sufficient to run at full capacity, with expectations of more orders and possible plant expansion and job increases. A Jefferson City report about Mr. Loeffler’s plans is unfounded.
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Loeffler-Guenther
Jefferson City
Loeffler
Odd Fellows Celebrate Smokers at Prairie Queen Lodge
Prairie Queen Lodge No. 25 and visiting Odd Fellows held a successful smoker at O. O. F. hall. A quartet performed and speeches were delivered by Noble Grand O. M. Barnett and Secretary Louie Ritchie. Bert Buren was toastmaster. refreshments included ice cream cake and cigars.
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Prairie Queen Lodge No. 25
Odd Fellow Lodges
O. O. F. Hall
Mint Johns
George Hoffman
al Cordes
Charles Menefee
Noble Grand O. M. Barnett
Louie Ritchie
Bert Buren
League Baseball Results From Yesterday
Yesterday's league baseball games produced a slate of outcomes across teams. Scores, standout performances, and key moments highlighted the day’s action for fans and standings.
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
At New York New York six Brooklyn six. Boston Philadelphia vs Boston rain. Pittsburg St Louis vs Pittsburg rain. Washington 2 Philadelphia 7. Cleveland 2. Baltimore Boston hit as St Louis 3 Detroit 11.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Railroad Discrimination Case Awards Meyers Damages
At a State Railroad Commissioners meeting the Meyers vs St Louis Hannibal railroad case found the railroad at fault for supplying cars to ship ties from Centre to Orwood Missouri. The railroad was ordered to pay William D Meyers 500 dollars in damages plus 50 dollars in attorney fees and 22 dollars 5 cents in costs.
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State Railroad Commissioners
William D. Meyers
St. Louis
Pany
Meyers
Jefferson City Tribune
State Fair notes on exhibition hall use request
Secretary Rippey of the State Fair has received a letter from the German Hall Works in Albany New York asking to use the new exhibition hall to display their goods. Construction will begin on the exhibition building once other improvements are finished.
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Rippey
State Fair
German Hall
Albany
N. Y
Hale Couple Boards Noon Train to Eureka Kansas
J. C. Hale and his wife departed on the noon train bound for Eureka Kansas, according to notices in local society columns.
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J. C. Hale
Wife
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G. R. Mosely
New Franklin
H. V. Steiner
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George H. Scruton
L. S. Horton
Centralia
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Clarksburg
S. M. Meyer
J. K. Horton
George Scruton
T. J. Robb
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Hi Hammond
Queen City Hive No. 7
Frank M. Lowe, Jr
Kansas City Journal
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A. O. Marshall
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