State Fair elects Norman J. Coleman president at Columbia locale
Ex governor Norman J. Coleman of St Louis is elected president of the Missouri State Fair organization by the state board of agriculture. J R Rippey named secretary. Other officials include W R Wilkinson as board president and Geo B Ellis as secretary. The piece notes strong support for Coleman and Rippey and hopes for a robust state fair.
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R. Wilkinson
St. Louis
Coleman
Hon
Geo. B. Ellis
Appleton City
Rippey
Sentinel
Union
Death of Boonville Merchant Abraham Jacobs
Abraham Jacobs a 63 year old dry goods merchant in Boonville Missouri died suddenly of apoplexy at 1210 Tuesday morning in his home. He was a well known local businessman with strong community ties. The death occurred around noon and a physician was summoned but could not save him. He leaves a family and several close associates in the local business community.
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Boonville, Mo
Abraham Jacobs
Funeral for J C Baird Held at First Cumberland
The funeral for J. C. Baird was held today at the First Cumberland church in Moberly Missouri. The service drew mourners from the local community and was conducted with traditional rites.
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J. C. Baird
First Cumberland Church
Moberly
Train Robber Channing Barnes Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
New Orleans reports Channing Barnes alias John H Nelson, tied to the Illinois Central cannoball robbery, was captured nearly dead after a swamp ordeal. He slit his throat and appeared poisoned by malaria, leaving stolen watch letters and dynamite at the scene. Local updates note train robber scares and Missouri Pacific calendar plans as rail officers patrol lines.
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Kinnegrew
George A. Muray
Illinois Central
Shanning B. Barnes
John H. Nelson
Dlinois Sentral Road
Wickliffe
St. Louis
Denison Notables and Denison Workers Listed in City Roll
H. H. Trenton a machinist Denison C. Watson a fire knocker Denison W. Bryant a section laborer Chetopa and H. H. Newton a machinist Denison appear in a local workforce register detailing occupations and hometowns for Denison workers.
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Denison
C. Watson
W. Bryant
Chetopa
H. H. Newton
Missouri Pacific and Katy work on railroad near depot
J. A. Davis, division superintendent of the M K and T, is out on the south end today while G. S. Hayden, conductor on the Missouri Pacific, lays off. The M K and T advances roadbed improvements near the depot by installing new ties as the northbound Katy passenger runs.
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M. L. Morris
Peter Rockwell
J. A. Davis
G. S. Hayden
Missouri Pacific
Ferris Comedians Set for Week at Wood’s Theatre
The Ferris comedians headline Wood’s new theatre during the week of December 24, with the company presenting plays by an organization of experienced players. They promise elaborate scenery and up-to-date special effects. The engagement opens Monday night with The Favorite Son, a ladies free admission night, plus an extra Christmas day matinee.
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New Theatre
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Rehearsal Confirms Big Show at Convention Hall
The Conven tion Hall minstrels staged a full rehearsal last night with a lively chorus and polished end men. The program promises rich entertainment with catchy songs and strong solos, drawing interest for the January 5 performance. Tickets are on sale at drug stores and Convention Hall, with reserved seating three days before the show.
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Third Street
Holmes Hall Visits Sister in Herrington Kas
Holmes Hall travels to Herrington Kansas to visit his sister. He plans to stay for several days and return home afterward.
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Holmes Hall
Herrington, Kas
Kruck vs Planck Case Opens in Pettis Court
In Pettis county circuit court Catherine Kruck sues J M Planck et al for damages claiming E C Kahrs acted as Planck's agent. She seeks 10000 actual and 5000 exemplary damages. Evidence partial. interpreter Louis Hoffman appointed for non English witnesses. Judge Longan presides.
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E. C. Kahrs
Mr. Planck
W. D. Steele
J. D. Bohling
Sangree & Lamm
G. W. Barnett
Sedalia Hosts Isabel McCormick Recital At College Of Music
A Sedalia audience enjoyed Isabel Thompson McCormick in a varied program at Sedalia College of Music with assistors Miss Mildred Langworthy and Minerva Sheldon Pearce. Langworthy sang with pure tone and youth, Pearce accompanied with Chopin and Rondo Capricioso, and encores followed. The Sentinel praises the trio’s artistry and hopes for future appearances.
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Mildred Langworthy
Minerva Sheldon Pearce
Kansas City
Sedalia College of Music
Miss Langworthy
Missouri Supreme Court Dismisses Star AP Monopoly Claim
The Missouri supreme court ruled that the Associated Press is not a public monopoly subject to state interference. It held AP’s business is a personal service occupation and requires property to be affected with a public interest before monopoly charges can be claimed.
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St. Louis Star
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State v Hudspeth case reversed on evidence exclusion
The Missouri Supreme Court, Judge Burgess, reversed and remanded the case of Hudspeth from Jackson County for error in excluding evidence. This marks Hudspeth’s second appeal to the court as he stands charged.
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Jefferson City
Stephens
Noah McGinnis
Supreme Court
Bates County Circuit Court
Hudspeth
Jackson County
Burgess
Missouri Supreme Court
United Benevolent Society to Become Insurance Company
The United Benevolent Society of Saginaw Mich plans to convert into a stock company with a $250,000 surplus, to be named the United States Health and Accident Insurance Company after January 1. Harry Chatterton, the Missouri general agent, reports a flourishing business in the state.
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United Benevolent Society
Saginaw, Mich
United States Health and Accident Insurance Company
Missouri
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Turkey Shoot At Chas Gentrys Home Thursday Night
Chas R Gentry will host a turkey shoot at his home three miles north of town on Thursday night. Several Sedalia residents are expected to attend and a jolly good time is anticipated.
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Chas. R. Gentry
Sedalia
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