Railroads forecast active year with Missouri Pacific note
An official from the Gould lines in St. Louis predicts a strong year for western railroads with rising farm output and increased traffic. Missouri Pacific gains, new agent W. C. Lence arrives, while line crews report a near miss on a bridge beam accident near Clayton. Jefferson City staff changes noted as engineers Mercer depart for assignments.
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Missouri Pacific
Gould Lines
St. Louis
West
Rock Island Trainmen to Press Wage Rise Demands in Chicago
Representatives of the Rock Island system trainmen and conductors meet Chicago officials Tuesday to present final wage demands. The group seeks a fifteen percent increase for freight service and twelve and a half percent for passenger service with a double header rule. W H Bailey, local representative and committee chair, has been in Chicago since January 2 handling committee affairs.
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Rock Island
Road
Chicago
W. H. Bailey
Rock Island, Ill
Sectalians Return From Benton County Fishing Outing
A party of young men from Sedalia Benton County returned home after a thirty day fishing trip at Big Cole Camp creek. Names include Henry Harris Mel Ilgenfritz Will Ilgenfritz Leslie Martin Ash McNeil and cook Joshua Oliver. They stayed on Talor Landes farm about fifty two miles south of Sedalia and reported a good time with too much fish.
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Cole Camp Creek
Henry Harris
Mel
Will Ilgenfritz
Leslie Martin
Ash McNeil
Joshua Oliver
Talor Landes
Sedalia
Weather Update Forecast Clear Tonight Through Tuesday
Generally fair conditions continue with warm temperatures. The outlook calls for clear skies tonight and Tuesday with mild nights and daytime warmth.
Baby Girl Born to Hogan Family Near City
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hogan, who reside six miles southeast of the city, on Sunday, August 2, 1903. The birth adds a daughter to the Hogan household.
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A. J. Hogan
Called Meeting of Business Men's Club at City Hall
A called meeting of the Business Men's club will be at city hall Tuesday evening to elect a president and discuss arrangements for entertaining guests during State fair week. The club has been without a president since Hon. J. T. Heard's term expired. William Courtney was elected president but declined the office.
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Business Men’s Club
City Hall
W. J. Letts
Damon Porter
J. T. Heard
William Courtney
Godley resigns at Capital Bottling for Wood’s Opera House lithographer post
George Godley resigns from Capital Bottling Works to take the lithographer position at Wood's Opera House, joining the staff as a new craftsman in the printing department.
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George Godley
Capital
Bottling Works
Wood
Birth of Daughter to Sedalia Trio Kept in Poplar Bluff
Word was received this morning of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pehling at Poplar Bluff Missouri on Sunday. The Pehling couple are former well known Sedalians.
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Gus Pehling
Poplar Bluff
Pehling
No Pope Yet as Cardinals Fail Fifth Ballot
Rome reports no election in the Sistine Chapel after the fifth ballot for Pope Leo XIII's successor. Observers doubt the leading candidates and speculate a lesser known cardinal may be chosen.
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Rome
Sistine Chapel
College of Cardinals
Leo XIII
Fight Between Union and Non-Union Workers
Riot erupts in Buffalo as about a hundred non-union Italians at Buffalo Union Furnace clash with several hundred union dock laborers. About a hundred shots are fired. no deaths reported and fifty Italians jailed. Police regain control.
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Athough
Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Union Furnace Company
Powers Third Trial Opens in Goebel Assassination Case
Georgetown Ky August 3 witnesses arrive for the third trial of Caleb Powers charged with complicity in Governor Goebel's assassination. Commonwealth's attorney plans to push for a trial despite anticipated defense delay tactics.
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Gorgetown
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Commonwealth
Ice Cream Soda Event at Mendrick's Springs
Mendrick's Springs hosts an ice cream soda gathering on Tuesday evening August 4. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Mendrick’s Springs
Market Hog and Cattle Prices Across Cities
Chicago hogs 32000 left over 5300 market strong light 535 565 mixed 490 545 heavy 460 545 rough 465 cattle 23000 market steady Kansas City hogs 8000 cattle 7000 Omaha hogs 3500 cattle 3200 St Louis hogs 3000 market steady top 570 bulk 525 540 Chicago estimated hogs Tuesday 16000
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
Arling ton Pharmacy Ad for Water Delivery and Ball Blue
A Sweet Springs water case offers delivery at $1.50 per case on request. Two telephones listed as No. 14. Also an ad promoting Red Cross Ball Blue to keep whites bright, with grocers selling a 2 ounce package for 5 cents.
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Arlington Pharmacy
Patented medicines offered at Ariington Pharmacy
An advertisement notes that the patent medicines are available for sale through the Ariington Pharmacy.
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Ariington Pharmacy
Ball Blue Advertisement Claims Red Cross Quality
Small vintage notice selling Red Cross Ball Blue laundry aid. Large 2 oz package offered for 5 cents with promotional claim of superior quality over rival brands.
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Red Cross
Bes
Missouri Apple Industry Pamphlet Promotion
A pamphlet from the Katy line office in St. Louis invites readers to view its Missouri apple industry materials. It promotes pamphlets as attractive and convincing, addressing readers to request copies at address 801 Wainwright Building.
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Missouri
Katy
Wainwright Bldg
St. Louis, Mo
King Charles Sends Health Greeting to Roosevelt
Telegram from King Charles to President Roosevelt states he had the pleasure of drinking America’s health and the American navy’s prosperity on board the Brooklyn. The U S training ship Enterprise arrived at Lisbon.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Charles
Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Libon
United States
Enterprise
Striking Indian Names Highlight Great North American Spots
Describes Indian terms such as Muskoka Clear Sky Land Magnetewan Kawartha and Bright Waters as fitting descriptions for popular summer outings across the Americas. Mentions free descriptive literature and timetables via the Grand Trunk Railway Advertising Department Chicago.
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Muskoka
Magnetewan
Kawartha
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams Street
Chicago
George W. Vaux
T. A
Arlington Pharmacy Ad Warns About Patent Medicines
Store sign warns customers not to pass this store for patent medicines and boasts a full selection with fresh stock. Arlington Pharmacy advertises its wide range of patent medicines as fresh and available in house.
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Arlington Pharmacy
Pettis County Farm Loans Offer Low Rates and Terms
Advertisement states $1 000 and up at lowest rates on Pettis county realty farm loans at 5 percent interest with partial payment privileges. J H Bothwell attorney Sedalia National Bank Building.
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Pettis County Realty
J. H. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
A Woman's Back Relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills
Sedalia resident Mrs. D. P. Farrell of 1703 East Fifth Street reports severe back pain linked to kidney irregularities. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills from W. E. Bard Drug, her condition improved and the last attack disappeared. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Sedalia
D. P. Farrell
East Fifth Street
Mr. Farrell
Dean
Longan's Laundry Promises Pristine Linen Service
A local laundry advertises unmatched laundering quality claiming flawless linen care and top service, urging customers not to worry about attire wear. The business asserts leadership in the field with confident assurances.
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Longan
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