Counterfeit Den Raid Ends Major Cash Plot
A bold counterfeit operation is busted at Dempsey's store with a floor panel hiding two moulds and $17 in coin. C M Tissue and Chas Funk arrested after a tip from a woman. Big Ben Redmond credited for the breakthrough and the case is expected to curb similar activity locally.
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Hawkshaws
Big Ben Redmond
Hawkshaw
C M Tissue
Chas Funk
Dempsey
Second Street
Mr Dempsey
Robb
Tom Robb
Tom Gresham
Ben Redmond
Funk
Wash Funk
A E. Dugan
Tissue
Demsey
Partridge, Kas
Capture of fugitive Funk ends tense pursuit
Officers trapped Funk in a store room during a search then he attempted a sly escape by slipping away to the rear and hiding behind boards. He was quickly found and await word from the U S marshal in Kansas City about any reward, if any.
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Funk
United States
Kansas City
Horse Fatality After Night Collision on Washington Ave
A horse owned by Harry Funk of twelve miles south of the city was killed in a collision on South Washington Avenue near Thirteenth Street last evening. The incident occurred as Funk riding south on his horse collided with John Gross, causing a disastrous result.
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John Gross
Guenther’s
Mr. Gross
Mr. Funk
Lafayette Street
Washington Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Harry Funk
Mr Funk
Deaths mark Sedalia and St Joseph notices
John Owens longtime Sedalia resident and former St Joseph man dies at 9:15 PM. His funeral is set for 10 AM at the Baptist church with ministers J B Fuller and JS Butler. Daniel McKinzie, longtime Sedalia resident and Fidelity and Casualty agent, dies after paralysis and mental decline at his son John’s home on East Fourth Street. Funeral arrangements follow as details are given by family.
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John Owens
Sedalia
St Joseph
Owens
W H Owens
West Broadway
W F
R W Carr
H K Owens
Seattle
Wash
W D Owens
San Antonio
Texas
Compstock
Robertson
Rock Island
Daniel McKinzie
John
East Fourth Street
McKinzie
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Illinois
Missouri Pacific
MK & T
Origins and success of the American street fair
A Kansas City World sketch traces the rise of street fairs from Muncie Indiana three years ago to other Northern Indiana towns Ohio and Michigan. It notes no financial failures, novelty and crowds, street booths, free open air shows, and multiple amusements drawing visitors and business.
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Sedalia
Kansas City
Europe
America
Indiana
Geo G Benson
Muncie
Ohio
Michigan
Louis Beck Heads to St Louis on Business
Louis Beck travels to St Louis on business this noon. Missouri Pacific Lineman T N Hughes is laid off for several days to recuperate. Mrs Rose Godfrey and three children visit Herman this noon for the illness of Mrs Godfrey's father. Crawford White arrives from Lamonte and heads home to Columbia tonight. J W McClain leases 710 West Seventh, remodeling for possession around September 1. Lee Monroe returns to Brandt's after a week of illness. The Clapton sisters and others spend Sunday at McAllister. Mrs Adelia Monroe returns from Windsor where Rev J Hogan’s illness was reported. W B Kern of Bunceton is named to the state board of pharmacy, replacing the late Sennewald. board to meet in Sedalia soon to reorganize. The street fair committee meets today.
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Louis Beck
St Louis
Missouri Pacific
T N Hughes
Rose Godfrey
Herman
Godfrey
Crawford White
Lamonte
Columbia
J W McClain
West Seventh
Milligan
Lee Monroe
Brandt’s
Dora
Mag
Stella
Ada
Margaret Clapton
Varina Hughes
Will Hopkins
Tes Whittimire
Emil Clarke
McAllister
Adelia Monroe
Windsor
J. Hogan
Southern Methodist
Hogan
W B Kern
Bunceton
State Board of Pharmacy
Zolas Act to Lure Crowds for Carnival Week
A new gymnastic novelty called the whirling Zolas will perform on a revolv ing breakaway ladder at the fair. The act costs the management 300 dollars for the week. Rain prevented ladies from attending Mrs R W Carr’s home this morning, but a meeting there tomorrow at 10 30 will finalize arrangements and nominees for queen of the carnival. Voting is expected to start Wednesday morning.
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Zolas
R_W Carr
Reverend Clippinger Receives Call to Broadway Church
Congregation of Broadway Presbyterian met after services and elected Rev. Clippinger of Warrensburg unanimously to be pastor. If he accepts the call he will begin preaching September 1.
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Broadway Presbyterian Church
Clippinger
Warrensburg
Missouri
Compromise Reached in Van Wagner Henry Shoe Creditors Suit
Creditors of the Van Wagner Henry Shoe company resolve their attachment case after a long legal fight. The 1897 failure triggered a $40 000 claim, with $15 000 in stock sale proceeds tied up by trustee Jno Montgomery Jr. The settlement will provide a small dividend to all creditors represented by Bente & Wilson and Bohling & Ross.
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van Wagner Henry Shoe Company
Bente & Wilson
Bohling & Ross
Jno Montgomery, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dempsey’s
Chas Tissue
Tip
Katy
Knox
Hansberger
van Dyne
J Frey
Davis Milling Company
Granite Lodge
Sedalia Commandery
J F Seibert
West Howard Street
James O’donnell
O’ Donnell
J. S. O’don
Uncle Sam
Washington
St. Joseph
Daniel McKenzie
Mrs
O’donnell
Ipeas
Rev. Clippinger
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