Big Fight Tonight Jeffries Corbett Championship Clash
Heavyweights Jeffries and Corbett prepared for the world title bout at Mechanics Pavilion Sedalia August 17 22 with a record crowd expected. Jeffries confident says he could finish Corbett early while Corbett stays sure of victory. Betting runs two to one in Corbett s favor as officials and seconds finalize arrangements and timekeeper and referee review rules.
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Jeffries
Corbett
Sattle
CHAM
Scripps-McRae Press Assn
San Francisco
Billy Delaney
Jack
Russian papers condemn Turkey over Balkan troubles
Significant editorials in St. Petersburg papers condemn Turkey for its Balkan actions. They warn the Sultan cannot turn Europe into a playground for savagery and suggest Western powers should supervise Macedonia as Crete is overseen. If Turkey resists, they say there will be no Turkey on future European maps.
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Scripps McRae Press Association
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Europe
Crete
Macdonia
Louis to Retire Over Post Office Ink Purchase
A W Louis superintendent of post office supplies faces retirement after accusations of buying canceling ink at inflated prices in bulk to cover 3 to 10 years for all post offices. He is described as a relic of the Perry Heath regime.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
A. W. Louis
Division of
Postoffice Supplies
Louis
Perry Heath
Vanderbilt Returns Home From European Tour
Cornelius Van derbilt arrives in New York aboard the yacht North Star after a long tour of foreign waters. He was entertained by Emperor Wilhelm in Germany.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
North Star
Emperor Wilhelm
Germany
Kentucky feud killers get life in murder verdict
Tom White and Curtis Jett were found guilty of first degree murder in Kentucky for the killing of Attorney J B Marcum, ending a famed Breathitt County feud. The jury set life imprisonment, with tighter militia protection and guard testimony during the trial. Jap King secured the sentence, while eleven jurors favored capital punishment. A motion for a new trial is expected to be ruled on by Judge Osborne.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Cynthiana
Tom White
Curtis Jett
J. B. Marcum
Fryer
Breathitt County
Kentucky
White
Jett
King
Madman opens fire on Winfield crowd killing four
Gilbert Twigg a 30 year old miller fired a double barrel shotgun into a band crowd of five thousand on Main Street. Four dead including the shooter who was killed by Officer Nichols and many wounded. The incident left townsfolk in panic as doctors assessed the casualties.
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Winfield, Kas
Caman
Main Street
Gilbert Twigg
Sterling Rice
Dawson Timotson
Charles Baird
Porter Smith
Elmer Farnsworth
Otis Carte
Arthur Hanford
Elmer Moore
Artie Burdett
Artie Davis
Claude Wagoner
Claude Ridgeway
Sam Compton
Dora Westerling
Office Nichols
Winfield
Baden Mills
Crazy Twigg
New Mexico
Philppines
Funston
Elks’ Club
Ninth Avenue
Cowley County
Kansas
Kansas City
Sedalia Minister to Speak at Warsaw Old Soldier Reunion
Rev. S. S. Martin and his daughter Marie travel with Judge D. Kinsey to Warsaw for the old soldier's reunion. Martin is slated to speak at tonight's reunion events.
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Sedalia
S. Martin
Marie
D. Kinsey
Warsaw
Burial Tomorrow for Mrs. Alice Jones
Mrs. Alice Jones died this morning at her father Elias Fletcher’s home on East Morgan Street. The funeral is set for Saturday.
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Alice Jones
Elias Fletcher
East Morgan Street
Delaware Chief Justice Warns on Mob Law At Chautauqua
Chief Justice Lore of Delaware Supreme Court denounces mob law describing it as anarchy and a threat to republics. He laments mob violence including recent lynching linked to a rape case and urges men of honor to reject mob action.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Chautauqua
Lore
Supreme Court of Delaware
Supreme Bench
Ann
Miles Declines Role as Commander in Chief
Miles says he does not want the top post, noting he has had all the honors he desires in his military career. He described his service as fulfilling and expressed no desire for further leadership titles.
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Miles
Miles backs Black for G A R commander in chief
Lt General Miles arrived in Salt Lake City this morning on the way to San Francisco. In an interview he said he would support General Black for the position of commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Salt Lake
Miles
San Francisco
General Black
Turkish sentry executed after murder of Russian consul
A Constantinople dispatch reports Halim, the Turkish sentry who killed Rostkowski, the Russian consul at Monastir, was found guilty by a court martial and executed. A second implicated sentry received fifteen years in prison.
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London
Constantinople
Halim
Rostkowski
Monastir
Sedalia Leads In First Game Of Double Header
In Sedalia vs Joplin, the score was 3 to 2 after four innings with Sedalia ahead. Eels pitched for the Miners and Curtis for the Goldbugs as a strong crowd watched the matchup. By seven innings Sedalia led 5 to 3.
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the Sentinel
Sedalia
Joplin
Eels
Curtis
Goldbugs
New Fall Millinery Preview At Local Store
The millinery department remains a focal point with high crowns and long fronts shown in the advance display. The store promises a high standard and refined shapes and colors for the season.
Fall silks offer artistic black and white Bourette patterns
The new fall silks feature distinct two tone patterns in black and white green and white blue and white brown and white and red and white plus Bourette silk, priced at $1.00 per Ya.
Novelties in Black Dress Goods Arrive for Fall
The new collection features harmonious tones with beauty and fine weaving at low cost. It highlights Camel's Hair Worsted, Fancy Zebulin borders, Fancy Etamine in blue red and green, and Rourette Novelty with brown damask among other extreme novelties.
New Shirt Waist Silks Patterns Available
Exclusive white shirt waist silks with dots and small figures on display. Fancy silk waist patterns priced from 1.00 to 1.50.
New Fall Neckwear Displays in Linen Embroideries
A display shows the newest ladies neckwear in linen stock with hemstitching and French knots. Styles include lace insertion, Mexican drawn work, and embroidered lace. prices range from five cents to six cents.
Court Holds Paper May Collect for Typographical Error
New Orleans August 14 court case raises issue for unions and employers. A bank error on a newspaper bank statement led the News to charge Wilkins the full ad value after the bank refused payment. Printers struck, News surrendered, and owners sued Wilkins for damages equal to the lost advertisement. Judge Downing awarded the full amount. union plans to take the case to the supreme court.
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New Orleans
Wilkins
Typographical Union
Downing
Mob in Belgrade Sultans Bear Incident Echoes In Russia
Belgrade reports a mob damaged several windows at the Russian legation to protest the murder of the Russian consul at Monastir last Monday. The incident occurred last night as crowds demonstrated their sympathy for the murdered envoy.
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Belgrade
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Monastir
Island of Martinique reports total crop destruction
Consul Jewell in Fort DeFrance wires that cane cocoa and coffee crops are wiped out by the hurricane. Thousands of houses are down and Eury town is badly damaged with all fruit and vegetables ruined. Deaths are few, but communication is difficult and bread provisions and galvanised iron roofing are in demand.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Consul Jewell
Fort DeFrance
Martinique
Eury
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