California limited wreck kills two near Rothville
The eastbound California limited on the Santa Fe derailed at an open switch near Rothville Missouri. Engineer Samuel Wise of Argentine Kansas and Fireman Heavlin were killed. Passenger John McKean of New York was only bruised. A waiter sustained an arm fracture and two other waiters were injured. Congressman Loud and Rabbi Hirsch aided the injured. Twenty three passengers were moved to Fort Madison Iowa.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe
Rothville
Samuel Wise
Kas
Heavlin
John McKean
New York
Congressman Loud
California
Rabbi Hirsch
Fort Madison
Iowa
Hospital Arrivals List Names Local Workers
E. F. Yancey a fireknocker at Franklin Junction Missouri. J. M. Cox a watchman in Dennison Texas. George Carpenter a bridgeman at St Paul Kansas.
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E. F. Yancey
Fireknocker
Franklin Junction
J. M. Cox
Watchman
Dennison
Texas
George Carpenter
Bridgeman
St. Paul
Kas
Rails Spread Delays Sedalia Warsaw Train Near Dampville
The Sedalia Warsaw train was delayed several hours yesterday afternoon after a slight accident near Dampville at about 3 20. The rails spread and the engine dropped to the ties. Extra conductor Roy Hinkle had one finger mashed and minor railroad damage occurred. The train arrived in Sedalia about 11 15.
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Sedalia
Warsaw
Dampville
Roy Hinkle
Automatic Couplers. Civil Engineer Journey Returns
Civil Engineer Journey of the Missouri Pacific went to Higginsville last night. Conductor W S Stone of the Katy, recently in Illinois with his sick father, returned to duty this morning. Katy Engineer Mike Maroney is again on duty. Clay Townsend resumes the Katy switch engine duties after a short absence. Fireman Larkins of the Missouri Pacific laid off. Engine 256 went to the Missouri Pacific shops for overhaul. Engine 1211 is nearly road ready. Engineer E W McClure of the Pacific, ill for weeks, was seen on the street yesterday. Mrs McClure also improves. The Missouri Pacific fast mail was delayed an hour and twenty minutes due to engine breakdown. Another engine was Sse-
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Journey
Missouri Pacific
Higginsville
W. S. Stone
Katy
Illinois
Mike Maroney
Clay Townsend
Larkins
E. W. McClure
the Pacific
Government official and railroad crew tour Cole Camp progress
Cured at Jefferson City the train arrived here at 9 12. Katy brake man J B Tuttle lays off with a badly wrenched back from days on the road. Gov A H Bolte of the Rock Island company visits Cole Camp this morning to inspect ongoing work.
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Jefferson City
Katy
J. B. Tuttle
A. H. Bolte
Rock Island Company
Cole Camp
Sorosis Club Meeting Highlights London Topics
A well attended Sorosis club gathering at the Rest Rooms featured a lively discussion on London icons such as Fleet Street Temple Church Temple Bar Child's Bank Inns of Court and Chancery Lane. Mrs D H Smith read "Literary Reminiscences From Dickens" followed by "London as a Literary Center" earning strong member engagement.
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Sorosis Club
London
Fleet Street
Temple Church
Temple Bar
Child's Bank
Inns of Court
Chancery Lane
Dickens
D. H. Smith
Adagio Club Plans Meeting With Miss Mary Temple
The Adagio club members will meet with Miss Mary Temple tomorrow afternoon to discuss upcoming activities and schedule.
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Miss Mary Temple
East Broadway party honors Miss Florence Hannet
Miss May Hawkins hosts a Thursday afternoon gathering at her East Broadway home with a company of friends to honor Miss Florence Hannet.
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May Hawkins
East Broadway
Florence Hannet
Miss May Jaynes Hosts Notable Spring Reception
Miss May Jaynes plans a Thursday afternoon reception for her cousin Miss Morris. The event is described as one of the season's notable social happenings.
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Miss May Jaynes
Miss Morris
Miss Jaynes
War department probes post canteen closure effect
Fort Leavenworth December 9 War department confirms ten percent of enlisted men at the post were in the guardhouse for rule infractions, a situation traced to the army canteen abolition. Findings will be sent to Congress as part of the push to reestablish canteens.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
War Department Today
Congress
Sedalia City Seeks Bids for Unlaid Sidewalks Under 1902 Ordinance
The Sedalia Missouri City Council will receive bids to complete unlaid sidewalks listed in the 1902 ordinance condemning wooden and defective sidewalks on Harrison Marvin Sixth Summit Fourth Thirteenth Washington Montgomery streets and more. Bids due by 5 p.m. on the 5th. council may award by street or whole contract to lowest responsible bidder. right to reject any bid reserved.
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Sedalia
Missouri
Harrison Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Twentieth Street
Marvin Street
Third Street
Broadway Street
Sixth Street
Engineer Street
Summit Street
Broad Way Street
Fourth Street
Hancock Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Ohio Street
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
Washington Avenue
Main Street
Montgomery Street
Sedalia City Clerk Records December Date and Lodge Meeting
City Clerk C. E. Baker of Sedalia Missouri records a 1902 date and seal, with New Life Lodge No. 36 announcing a regular meeting at the Y M C A building this evening. Officers will be elected, postponed previously due to bad weather.
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Sedalia
Missouri
C. E. Baker
New Life Lodge
Knights and Ladies
Sedalia votes today on new 340000 school house
The election in Sedalia seeks public approval for a new 340000 school building. By noon about 200 votes were counted, with only four against, and officials expect a largely favorable outcome as polls close later in the day.
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Sedalia
Ills and recoveries reported for local residents
Miss Donnelly of New York avenue remains ill with little improvement after weeks at home. George Fifer Jr a longtime lunch counter man shows slow improvement after a prolonged illness.
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Miss Donnelly
New York Avenue
George Fifer, Jr
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