Runaway Wagon Tragedy Kills Thomas Westlake at South Ingram
A buggy accident on South Ingram avenue near Dumpville at 10 30 this morning killed 83 year old Thomas Westlake and seriously injured farmer B J Lewis. The wind turned an umbrella inside out frightening the horses causing the wagon to overturn. Westlake died at 1 30 this afternoon from multiple injuries while Lewis and a daughter were treated for injuries.
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South Ingram Avenue
Thomas Westlake
B J Lewis
Dumpville
Mr Westlake
Jas M Licklider
Mr Lewis
Ingram Avenue
Westlake
Lewis
Rose
Special Uses WANTED Special Uses WANTED
Mayor Overstreet names Alderman Brown as captain and manager of the city baseball team. Brown aims for a modest squad including aldermen and city officials or police if needed. He plans strict rules with fines for players who muff a ball or leave before the game ends.
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Overstreet
Alderman Brown
Brown
Railroad costs pins to ink and pencils in yearly outlay
A railroad official in a recent lecture said the road spends about 1000 dollars yearly on pins 5000 on rubber bands 5000 on ink 7000 on lead pencils and that stationery expenses near the cost of iron to operate the business.
Marmaduke Registered at Huck Ins and Weather Dangers
Col Marmaduke of Sweet Springs is registered at the Huck Insurance. Heavy hail reported this morning between Georgetown and Houstonia. A risky condition on Ohio Street opposite the courthouse nearly caused another accident this afternoon. Alderman Dean.
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Col. Marmaduke of
Sweet Springs
The
Huckins
Georgetown
Houstonia
Ohio Street
Court House
Alderman Dean
Silk shipment and mine incident mentioned in report
A brief item notes a traffic mishap when a wheel jammed between a rail and a payment, nearly tossing a rider onto a horse. J M Cannon reports a large silk line en route to Sedalia for the Maccabees excursion, with bargains touted. J Huckins travels to Louis.
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J M Cannon
Sedalia
Warrant for Mrs Lang Suspect swindler active in Sedalia
Police search for a smooth woman swindler named Mrs Lang who posed as an artistic dressmaker with Boston connections. She defrauded merchants on approval schemes and used a diamond pawn plan to lure victims, with several locals reporting losses ranging from a few dollars to over eighty. Sedalia institutions and private citizens seek her. several cases detail cash, goods, and ticket scams.
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Lang
Thatcher
East Second Street
Boston
Carl Guenther
Guenther
Spielman
Grand Central
Ferguson
Hathaway
Battle Row
Opera
Sedalia Swindle Suspect Fled With Silk Offers
A female swindler, about 50 with gray hair and a silver kindly manner, has been selling inferior silk at half price and then publishing it to others. A warrant exists, but she has days head start and likely funds. If captured in Sedalia, she may face hard consequences.
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Sedalia
Reorganization of Missouri National Guard Delayed
Adjutant General Bell says reorganizing the Missouri National Guard will be slow after Brigadier General Clark completes state troop inspection, likely not before November 1. Limited rifles and tight appropriations slow drawings from the government while readiness remains uncertain. A Sedalia company talk lingers though many locals are not yet enlisted.
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Bell
Missouri National Guards
Republic
Clark
Adjutant General
Sedalia
Percy Harker Bonds in Embezzlement Case
Percy Harker waived preliminary exam and was bound over to the grand jury in the embezzlement and grand larceny case. Bond set at 5000 dollars with several signers from Louisville. Also, a stolen watch recovered by Officer Leftwich amid a drunken arrest linked to Will Fallon.
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Harker
Rogers
Criminal Court
E P A Harker
Clarke Ritchie
Jac M Hill
van B Wisker
D A Fultz
Wm L Challacombe
George L Shepard
Florence Harker
M A Harker
Stella C Harker
P H Sangree
Henry Lamm
Louisville
Frank Givens
Leftwich
Will Fallon
Boult
Fallon
Waived Preliminary Exam Leaves Public in Doubt
The preliminary examination was waived, disappointing many who believed in his innocence and could disprove the strong charges. The bondholders nearly all refused to continue bail, raising fears he could not secure satisfactory security for his appearance before the grand jury.
How to Marry Without Money
A furniture firm offers a couple a complete household outfit plus license and minister for a wedding in the Abe Street Fair. First couple to agree to marry will receive the setup. further details at Smith & Boeshar, 113 120 East Third Street or by telephone 115.
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Smith & Boeshar
Mrs TR Mason Leaves for Chicago With Family
Mrs TR Mason and her children depart for Chicago to settle there, after visiting the family of J W Tripp. George Conser of 609 East Fourteenth reports his young daughter recovering from spinal meningitis but still ill.
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TR Mason
Chicago
J W Tripp
George Conser
East Fourteenth
Court Notes: Four Trespassers Deported by Police Court
Four individuals appeared in police court and each received a stay to leave the city. Herman Weiss and Peter Boseman were described as ordinary trespassers, while the others were alleged crooks. Arrested by Night Chief Jackson and Leftwich, they carried cheap jewelry and about $15 in cash. A jewelry bill was shown, but only trespass could be proven, so they were ordered to depart the city.
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Sedalia
Philippines
A L Burr
G W Burr
San Francisco
Quartermaster’s Department
J H Parker
Gatling Gun
Burr
Manila
Lieut Parker
War Department
Pacific Ocean
Transport Service
United States Army
Navy
Pacific
Para
Indiana
Newport
Herman Weiss
Peter Boseman
Jackson
Leftwich
Democratic Demonstration in Palmyra Two Day Rally
Leading Democrats from across the country attend a two day tri district rally in Palmyra Missouri on September 15 and 16. The event is organized by the Bimetallic Union of Hannibal at the Fair Grounds within the city limits. Expected speakers include Governor Hogg Congressman Bailey Governor Stone and others.
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Palmyra
Bimetallic Union of
Hannibal
Fair Grounds
Hogg
Bailey
Texas
David Obermeyer
Kansas
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Stone
Sedalia crowd seen as week of fair looms large
Col J W Wayland of Henry Petring Grocer Co to Sedalia after canvassing nearby territory says Sedalia street fair dominates chatter among merchants. He reports many country traders plan to stay all week if weather holds, signaling what could be the biggest fair crowds yet.
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J W Wayland
Henry Petring Grocer Co
St- Louis
Sedalia
Remains Arrive for Louis Bauman at Findlay
The body of Louis Bauman, who died in Findley Ohio, arrived today with his brother Ed Bauman. Funeral plans are not set but a service is expected tomorrow afternoon.
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Louis Bauman
Findley
Ohio
Ed Bauman
City Counselor Cashman Visits Warrensburg on Business
City Counselor John Cashman traveled to Warrensburg this morning on official business. Miss Ethyl Collins, visiting in St Louis, plans to return home this evening.
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John Cashman
Warrensburg
Ethyl Collins
St Louis
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