Missouri 1902 Senate Battle Forecast in Jefferson City
In Jefferson City Missouri on August 23 the Democratic and Republican leaders map 1902 contests for seventeen new state senators and 142 assembly members. Secretary of State Sam B Cook估 predicts Democrats will win twelve seats while Republicans land three with two districts doubtful Jasper County likely to lean Democratic and the 18th and 30th districts flagged as uncertain. Cascarets mentioned as a popular liver remedy with strong sales.
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Kerens
Missouri Senate
Sam B. Cook
Cook
Democratic Party
St. Louis
House
United States
Tandy
Jasper County
Senate
Missouri
Million Multiplied Six Times Considered
A concise reflection asks readers to grasp the scale of a million when imagined sixfold, prompting contemplation of vast numbers and their impact.
Union Christian Services at First Church Sunday
Union services of East Broadway and First Christian churches held at the First church Sunday at 11 a.m. Program includes hymns, scripture reading, prayers, talks by G W Barnett J W McClain Prof J D Wilson and others, chorus and solo performances, mission notes, and communion.
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East Broadway
First Christian Churches
River route opening delayed by slow progress and steel strike
Local railroad news notes slow progress on the Missouri Pacific river route with delays likely past spring. The steel strike worsens rail supply while Hull and traveling auditor E W Stewart are mentioned among Missouri Pacific personnel.
Jackson Club Plans Banquet to Launch Stone Wallace Boom
At Baltimore hotel directors of the Jackson club decide to hold the first annual banquet on September 10 to formally launch Governor William Joel Stone for president and advance William H. Wallace for the U S Senate. Speakers expected include Stone Wallace and John H. Atwood. Limited to fifty covers. Stone has a sizable following in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Jackson Club
Baltimore
William Joel Stone
William H. Wallace
United States Senate
Stone
Mr. Wallace
John H. Atwood
Kansas
All the Hot Weather Drinks Highlight Limeade
Dow Drug company promotes limeade as the greatest hot weather drink. It claims the beverage cools invig orates and quenches thirst at Second and Ohio.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio Ohio
Potatoes Surge in Price as Delicacy Trend Grows
In Chicago on August 23 potatoes are described as a luxury and may rival foie gras and terrapin as gourmet fare. Peaches are cheaper than home grown potatoes on South Water street while the tuber price hits $2 per bushel.
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Chicago
South Water Street
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad
A dated advertisement urges patrons to use Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry for excellent fabric care and dependable service in town.
Home of E O Brown Burns East of City
While E O Brown was away on business in Sedalia he learned his home six miles east of town had burned. The origin of the fire is unknown. Brown carried 450 dollars in insurance. Most household goods were saved.
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E. O. Brown
Sedalia
Brown
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promises Value for Money
Local laundry advertises dependable service at fair prices urging customers to send bundles for cleaning and press work. Bold claim of strong value emphasizes quality turnaround and customer satisfaction.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Phoenix Building Association receivers sue estate for 40000
The receivers of the Phoenix Building and Loan Association at St. Joseph Missouri begun in federal court a suit against the estate of the late John R Owens of Sedalia to recover 40000 alleged due to stockholders.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Phoenix Building and Loan, Association
John R. Owens
Sedalia
Sedalia case sparks bond posts and defiant moves
Polly Bryant remains in Sedalia under strict bond while George Uhlman and Ann Templemeyer post $100 bonds in Omaha to face assault charges. Uhlman contends arrests were wrong and vows redress, as officials claim cost to state rose to about $200. Bryant cannot leave Omaha without similar bond, and witnesses note tensions between Sedalia and Omaha authorities.
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George Uhlman
Ann Templemeyer
South Omaha
Polly Bryant
Sedalia
Uhlman
Templemeyer
Sentinel
Omaha
Train collision damages engines in Hannibal yards
A Wabash freight train and an M K T switch engine collided yesterday near Bear Creek bridge by the Outer depot. The switch engine was demolished and the road engine damaged. no injuries as crews jumped clear. The line remained blocked for hours while officials investigate the wreck.
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Hannibal
Bear Creek
Hannibal Journal
To Be a Democrat
Colum bia Mo dispatch reports Dr. W T Moore, preacher at First Christian Church, returned from England and declares he will vote Democratic. He heads Missouri Bible College and has been a Republican, marking a party switch influenced by the custom-house system.
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Columbia, Mo
W. T. Moore
First Christian Church
England
Dr. Moore
Missouri Bible College
Christian Church
Young Man Crushed By Freight Train At Sheffield
Edward Bryant of Sheffield was struck by a Missouri Pacific freight train at the electric line crossing while attempting to board the moving train to Kansas City. His right ankle was severely crushed and likely to require amputation. he was taken to a Kansas City hospital.
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Edward Bryant
Sheffield
Bryant
Kansas City
Hospital Arrivals
Five named workers arrive at a hospital following an incident. G. H. Thompson, a trucker from Ray. Ray. B. Patton, a coppersmith apprentice from Denison. W. H. Foreman, a conductor from Parsons. R. C. Sykes, a machinist from Denison. and H. D. Jones, a fireman from Parsons.
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G. H. Thompson
Ray
B. Patton
Denison
W. H. Foreman
Parsons
R. C. Sykes
H. D.jones
Money Buyers Urged to Visit Store Saturday
Cash buyers are invited to visit B. B. B. P. at 114 West Main Street this Saturday morning August 24 to learn what the term means. Phones: 151.
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West Main St
Homesick Deserter Naval Recruit Detained in Warrensburg
Marcus Mullen, 20, son of George S. Mullen of Holden, was arrested in Holden and confined in Warrensburg jail. He enlisted as a landsman for four years in New York on July 20, 1900, deserted after one year aboard the Dixie, and cites homesickness for his desertion.
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Warrensburg
Marcus Mullen
Holden
George S. Mullen
United States
New York
Dixie
Arranging for Trains to State Fair Grounds
J. W. McClain, passenger and ticket agent for the Missouri Pacific, has returned from St. Louis where he went to arrange for train service to the State fair grounds during the fair from September 9 to 13.
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J. W. McClain
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
State Fair
Missouri Kansas and Texas Raises Yardmen Wages
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway will raise wages for all yardmen and switchmen to the standard wage scale on September 1.
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Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Suit Against Missouri Pacific Over Lost Goods
C. L. Van Etten sues the Missouri Pacific for 250 dollars alleging loss of goods and damages. Case filed before Judge Rogers, justice of the peace.
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Missouri Pacific
C. L. van Etten
Rogers
Justice of the Peace
Trainmen Lay Off Amid Shop Work and Movements
Among the trains crew personnel, M. V. Chapman and W. A. Sullivan are laying off. Conductor Hiram Lewis of the Lexington branch is laid off. Peter Rockwell, Katy roadmaster, made a business trip to Sweeny. Missouri Pacific drill master John Girkins is laying off. Engine 755 was returned to service after a full overhaul. Conductors T. Holman and J. C.
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M. V. Chapman
Katy
W. A. Sullivan
Missouri Pacific
Hiram Lewis
Lexington
Peter Rockwell
Sweeny
John Girkins
Mrs Combs' Mother Dies. Son Travels for Funeral
A telegram from Memphis Missouri announced the death of Mrs. Combs mother. Robert Combs left for Memphis to attend the funeral, as his family mourns the loss.
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Memphis
R. C. Combs
Robert Combs
Dr Ford’s Headache Capsules Cure Any Headache Fast
Dr Ford’s Headache Capsules claim instant relief within 20 minutes for headaches. Sold by W E Bard Drug Co with a price of 10 cents.
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Ford
Price
W. E. Bard Drug CO
M D Tuch Opens Brokerage at 124 West Third Street
M D Tuch, broker, now open for business at 124 West Third street selling stocks, grain and provisions. Direct wires to Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange. Correspondent Cella Commission Co of St. Louis. References to Third National Bank Sedalia and American National Bank Ft. Smith Arkansas. Bell phone 101 and Q. C. phone 200.
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M. D. Tuch
West Third Street
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Cella Commission Co
Two East Seda lia Gang Boys Jailed Five Days
Acting Police Judge Rogers sent two youths linked to the gang in East Sedalia to jail for five days. In police court this morning three vagrants and a drunken man were fined and ordered to leave the city.
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East Sedalia
Rogers
Blessing case delayed as relatives sought for care
The case of Charles Blessing the insane ex convict confined in the county jail has not yet been taken up. A clue about relatives is reported and efforts are underway to locate them and have them take care of him.
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Charles Blessing
Dorsey Probate Hearing Set for Unsound Mind
Information filed in probate court declares Robert H. Dorsey of unsound mind and a hearing is scheduled before Judge Parsons Saturday morning.
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Robert H. Dorsey
Parsons
Armstrong freed from jail after Big Raid
Rachael Armstrong, part of the va grants group captured in the Big Raid, was released from jail this morning. Local officials did not disclose further details about the case or next steps in the investigation.
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Rachael Armstrong
Newt Martin Leaves for Windsor Visit
Newt Martin departed yesterday for a visit to Windsor, traveling from his hometown for the short trip.
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Newt Martin
Windsor
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