Senator Farris Trial Revelations Tie $7 000 to Bribe Scheme
Jefferson City Aug 2 The trial of Senator Frank Farris reveals cross examination over a $8 500 payment to Daniel Kelly and a letter Lee admitted drafting to mislead investigators. Lee admits contradicting earlier testimony about writing the letter and about accompanying Farris to St Louis, as Jourdan presses the timeline and motives.
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Frank Farris
Kely
Lee
Folk
Kelly
Farris
Dowell
Haynes
Senator Morton
Madison House
Jourdan
Jefferson
National Health Society
New York
Jour- Dan
Jefferson City
St. Louis
D. J. Kelly
Governor Lee
Senator Farris
Doct ors Optimistic On Yellow Fever Containment In New Orleans
New Orleans doctors report the yellow fever situation showing hopeful signs while cautioning that cases and deaths may rise. Officials warn that if the infection stays below Canal Street an epidemic is unlikely, even as trains carry evacuees and militia guard key roads. Governor Vardaman travels to Gulfport amid cross state tensions and armed patrols at critical points such as the Rigolets bridge.
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Canal Street
Tron Mountain
Concordia
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Vardaiian
Louisiana
Mississipi
Vardaman
Blanchard
Grace
New Orleans
Ninth Ward
Louisiana State Line
Governor Folk Declines to Stay Bailey’s Death Sentence
Kansas City August report says Governor Folk will not intervene to commute the death sentence of Edgar Bailey, scheduled for September 13 for the murder of Albert Ferguson during a hack drivers strike. Bailey and accomplices lured Ferguson, assaulting and shooting him. Biggs, Forsha, Moon, and others faced varying penalties as the case unfolded.
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Kansas City
Goveror
Union Station
Bailey
Folk
Albert Ferguson
William Moon
James Forden
Gertrude Diggs
Andrew Meyers
Southwest Boulevard
Taemia Hotel
Biggs
Landis Carriage Company
Cates House
Hsck
Fifteenth
Central Streets
Ferguson
Ccarman
Forsha
Moon
Cousin of Rockefeller Says He Was Ruined by Oil Magnate
Spencer Frary, a cousin of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, says Rockefeller ruined his lubricating oil business after he refused to sell to Rockefeller and Andrews. Frary cites doubled paraffine oil prices and rebates, noting hurt to his health and Mrs. Rockefeller’s distress from public attacks. He lives at 217 Murray Hill Ave and works in a Cleveland coal office.
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Spencer Prary
Standard Oil
Mater'ale
Spencer Frary
Ravenna
Rockefeller and
Andrews
Frary
Rockefeller
Seaboard
Ida Tarbell
Mr. Frary
Mr. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Murray Hill Avenue
W. S. Canfield
Youngston
Dentist Robbed of Gold Plate in Igen Fritz Building
Early last evening about 7 o clock a burglar entered the dental offices of E. C. Frank D D S in the Igen fritz building and carried off about 40 dollars worth of gold plate used for fillings crowns and bridges. The thief reportedly climbed over a transom and claimed he was waiting to fill an appointment when the janitor entered. A suspect was arrested but later released after the wrong man was found in custody.
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E. C. Frank, D. D
Igen Fritz
Frank
Weather Outlook: Fair West, Showers East Tonight
The forecast calls for fair conditions in the western portion while the eastern area faces showers tonight and again Friday. Winds light, temperatures mild with possible cooling nights.
Governor Folk visit marks Kansas veterans reunion parade
Dodge City Kansas August 3 Governor Folk of Missouri and other dignitaries attend a long parade to the fair grounds for an afternoon address. Secret orders and business men join the turnout at the Kansas veterans association reunion event.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Dodge City
Kas
Folk
Missouri
Kansas Veterans’ Association
Fair Grounds
Sedalian Railroad Wreck Injures Local Men
A Missouri Pacific collision near Pleasant Hill sent Engineer M C Berry and Engineer Fred R Raymond to hospital with serious injuries. Fireman J J Murrill and two passengers were also hurt. trains delayed as crews cleared the wreckage and resumed service later in the day.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
Pleasant Hill
Missouri Pacific
Hi Lewis
Fred R. Raymond
M C. Berry
Forest Lister
Raymond
J. J. Murrell
M. C. Berry
Robert Fleming
Harrisonville
M. L. Day
Warrensburg
Engineer Raymond
Broadway
Engineer Street
Engineer Berry
East Seventh Street
J. J. Muvrrill
Eleventh
Center Strets
Kansas City
L. Keel
W. O. Staney
Engineer Reymond
Dynamite Factory Blows Up Killing Several Workers
Kingston Kentucky August 2 The dynamite works of the Nitro Powder company at Mingo Hollow exploded this afternoon injuring and killing from fifteen to twenty employees.
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Scripps-MoRse Press Association
Kingston, Ky
Nitro Powder Company
Mingo Hollow
Are &Illei
Noted Pythian Dead In Indianapolis
General James Richard Carnahan commander of the Uniform rank Knights of Pythias died in Indianapolis aged 4 years. He served in the Civil War and later became a lawyer. He helped form one of the first Knights of Pythias arm companies and as adjutant general of the state improved militia efficiency.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Indianapolis
Ind
James Richard Carnahan
Knights of Pythias
Russia Seeks Cancellation of Ammunition Contract
London Aug 3 British ammunition maker reports inquiry from the Russian government about canceling contracts for 40,000,000 rounds. The move is interpreted as signaling hope for peace at the forthcoming conference.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
London
Russia
President Hosts Guests At White House Luncheon
Oyster Bay August 3 The President welcomed British Ambassador Durant and others to a luncheon at the White House. Alvin Sanders, chairman of the reciprocity convention to be held in Chicago, called this afternoon.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Oyster Bay
Durant
Alvin Sanders
Hell
Chicago
Telegraphers strike spreads coast to coast says Perham
St Paul August 3 President Perham of the Telegraphers Union reiterates that the general strike is effective from St Paul to the coast. Roads are running with strike breakers and telephones inoperable or limited as officials seek to resume traffic.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
St. Paul, Minn
Perham
Telegraphers’ Union
Bishop Hargrove Dead in Nashville
Bishop Robert Hargrove of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died this morning in Nashville Tennessee.
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Bishop Hargrove
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Nashville, Tenn
Robert Hargrove
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Labor Unions Meet Plans City Labor Day Event
The Seda'ia Federation of Labor held a regular session in the Glass building. Only routine business was transacted and committee reports heard. The Labor Day celebration was reviewed and expected to be one of the best ever given in the city.
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Seda'ia Federation of Labor
Death of Mrs. G. E. Miller Aged 69 In Sedalia
Mrs. G. E. Miller died at 10 29 this morning at her home at Walnut and New York avenues after a three week illness. A Virginian by birth from Buckingham county she moved to Missouri and lived in Hannibal before settling in Sedalia twelve years ago. She leaves two husbands and children including Joia Fleming Turner Elizabeth Edwards William Turner and Curtis Turner. Funeral is set for 3 pm tomorrow from the residence. Pallbearers not yet chosen.
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G. E. Miller
Walnut
New York Avenue
Virginia
Buckingham County
Missouri
Hannibal
Sedalia
Joia T Ané Fleming Turner
Elizabeth Edwards
William Turner
Kansas City
Curtis Turner
St. Joseph
Government Fights Mosquitoes at Navy Installations
Portsmouth Virginia August 3 government initiation of a mosquito control campaign at the naval training station and Norfolk navy yard as part of military health efforts.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Portsmouth
Naval Training Station
Norfolk Navy Yard
Government reports Cotton crop at 74.9 percent
Washington on August 3 reports the government assessment of the cotton crop at 74.9 percent condition. The update reflects the current viability of the season and aids market expectations and planning for growers and processors nationwide.
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Scripps-MacRae Press Association
Washington
Lawson's Daughter to Marry in Planned Announcement
Boston featured society note says Gladys Lawson daughter of Thomas W. Lawson will have engagement to Eben Standwood announced tomorrow. The item follows the social calendar style of the era with notable names attached to the match.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Boston
Gladys
Thomas W. Lawson
Eben Standwood
Carpets Awarded for New Sedalia Theatre
The Sedalia Carpet company won the contract to carpet the new opera house. Velvet carpets will be installed on the first and second floors as part of the project.
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Sedalia Carpet Company
Sedalia Eagles to Host Social at Dow Drug Store Hall
The Sedalia aerie of Eagles plans a social session in their hall over the Dow drug store tonight. Members and visitors are invited to attend and enjoy the informal gathering in the evening.
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The
Sedalia Aerie of Eagles
Dow Drug Store
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