Murder Witness in Kansas City Strike Echoes in Georgetown
Walter Duncan a Georgetown boy and press feeder witnessed a labor related murder during the Kansas City strike. Ed Jackley fired the fatal shot while Duncan sat on his lap. Jackley posted bond on 5000 dollars and Duncan is a key witness. Other non union printers from Sedalia involved in the strike.
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Walter Duncan
Georgetown
Kansas City
Lechtman
Storm Center
Young Duncan
Hod Carriers’ Union
Duncan
Jackley
Sedalia
Brooks Bradley
Sedalia Mayor Office Scandal Tied to Gaiety Rows
A local observer says several young men blamed for trouble brought women of ill repute to the mayor's office for evenings of heavy gaiety. The issue may be investigated by the city council, with disclosures expected to shock Sedalia residents.
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Sedalia
Sedalia Observed Day With Diverse Social Events
OLN details how Sedalia marked the day with multiple social events. The notice highlights community gatherings and activities centered around faith, friendship, and local groups participating in the observance.
Sedalia Teachers Debate Whipping Rule At Winter Assembly
Sedalia's social season centerpiece the Liberty Park ball is described with Mayor Mess erly leading the grand march. The Sedalia school board adopts a rule limiting corporal punishment, but reports show a large number of extreme cases and mixed results.
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Liberty Park Hall
Sedalia
Boonville
C. E. Messerly
Second Regiment
John Brandt
Lizzie Kyd Acquitted In Green Ridge School Case
Lizzie Kyd the Green Ridge schoolteacher was found not guilty in the state versus Oscar Leabo a pupil accused of whipping. The verdict came after a brief jury deliberation and was met with applause and public ovation for Miss Kyd amid community tensions and local fighting talk.
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Kinsey
Lizzie Kyd
Oscar Leabo
Miss Kyd
Oscars
Green Ridge
Death on Christmas Eve in Missouri Mystery Deepens
Cynthia Tompkins a young Black woman died Christmas Eve in her Ohio street room after visiting Black joo and Maple Leaf clubs. Dr Minerva Knott said symptoms matched strychnine poisoning. Coroner’s jury found death from an overdose taken in personal crisis. Body to be shipped to Knob Noster.
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Cynthia Tompkins
Ohio Street
Joo
Maple Leaf
Main Street
Cowan
Knott
Ben Cooper
Knob Noster
Conductor Pratt
McLaughlin
Two fair houses present Uncle Tom's Cabin at Wood's Opera House
Two fair houses enjoyed Uncle Tom's Cabin at Wood's Opera House on Christmas night with principal actors above average for similar companies. Scenery was excellent and a company of colored cake walkers led by a tall performer drew hearty laughter. Greggs' hall hosted Autumn Leaf club's Christmas dance. The Boston Cafe banquet fed about sixty young people after the event.
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Wood's
Wood
Opera House
Christmas
Greggs’ Hall
Autumn Leaf Club
Boston
Slot machines spared as rumor fades after Christmas scare
A wild rumor claimed a slot machine at a saloon lost $34 during Christmas festivities. Officials denied the report, easing fears the machines might be withdrawn. Joy returned as the cloud lifted.
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Toto
State Board Affirms Independence on Fair Location
An affidavit signed by all members of the state board of agriculture declares that reports the governor influenced the location of the state fair are untrue. The document released from Jefferson City on December 26 counters the claim about Governor Stephens directing the site selection.
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Jefferson City
State Board of Agriculture
Stephens
Beaman Couple Wed on Christmas Eve in Sedalia Church
John B. Stuart and Miss Bessie F. Giles of Beaman married Christmas Eve by Rev. F. L. Cook of Sedalia. Stuart, former Beaman merchant and postmaster, will live on his farm north of Smithton. Constable James Robb shows a gift watch charm from deputies Tom Robb, Tom Gresham, Capt. William Mason, West Witcher and William Drake bearing M. W. of A. initials.
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John B. Stuart
Bessie F. Giles
Beaman
F. L. Cook
Sedalia
Stuart
Mr. Stuart
Smith
James Robb
Lodge
M. W. of A
Tom Robb
Tom Gresham
William Mason
West
White Christmas Appears At Joyous Holiday Season
The season brings a welcome White Christmas as the festival joy returns, adding pleasure to the holiday.
Banquet for St. Louis Clothing clerks hosted by Albert Kahn
Clerks of the St. Louis Clothing company enjoyed a banqueting event Saturday night at Byard and Guenther's, with Mr. Albert Kahn acting as host.
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St. Louis Clothing Company
Byard & Guenther’s
Albert Kahn
Amex Gives $5 Christmas Gift to Each Employee
The American Express company presented each of its employees here with a five dollar Christmas present.
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The
American Express Company
Sedalia Pair Reported In Event Involving Byron Goin
Mr. Byron Goin and Miss Minnie Woolery, both of Sedalia, were involved in a reported event according to the fragmentary notice. Local authorities and witnesses are not fully named in the surviving text.
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Mr. Byron Goin
Minnie Woolery
Sedalia
Sedalia Board Pursues Broad Education Aims
A Sedalia school board states its goal to educate students beyond academics, shaping good men and women with proper life ideas as well as book learning.
Knott Suggested as Secretary of State Candidate
The Hanni bal Journal notes Hon. John Knott is enthusiastically favored to succeed Hon. A. Lesueur as secretary of state. It praises Knott as highly capable and popular and suggests appointing another newspaper man after Lesueur resigns for Kansas City Times.
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John Knott
Hannibal Journal
A. Lesueur
Denison Engineer Hank McGee Dead After 24 Years of Service
Denison Texas December 25 passenger engineer Hank McGee died today after a long career with the Katy railroad. He had served in the railway company for over twenty four years and was widely known across the southwest.
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Denison
Tex
Hank McGee
Katy
Decesed
Southwest
Si McVey Returns After Christmas in Kansas City
Si McVey the Missouri Pacific machinist spent Christmas in Kansas City and returned last night.
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Si McVey
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Train Robbery Rumor Denied by Missouri Pacific Officials
Reports spread of planned hold ups on the Missouri Pacific main line between Kansas City and Sedalia. Officials deny any robbery plan and say guards may guard high value shipments, but the railroad itself had no such plan.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Sedalia
Express
Hospital Arrivals and Ailments Listed
A list of patients and injuries includes M. K. and T. F E Omesby from Denison with a fracture of the tip of the third dorsal vertebrae. St O Farmer from Durant suffers laryngitis and pharyngitis. Thomas Jackson a crusher laborer from Chickie Chockie has intermittent fever. M. M. Connolly a dish washer from South McAlester has gastritis. S. M. Blor a clerk from St. Louis. D.R. House a fireman from Smithville wrenched back. R. R. Upton a wiper from Hillsboro contusion of skull and back. Ed Hyter a laborer at Chickie Chockie crusher has cystitis. Wim Harvey a crusher laborer from Chickie Chockie has bronchitis. J. M. Gregory a wiper from Hills-
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F. E. Omesby
Denison
St. O. Farmer
Durant
Thos. Jackson
Chickie Chockie
M. M. Connolly
South McAlester
S. M. Blor
St. Louis
D.R. House
Smithville
R. R. Upton
Wiper
Hillsboro
Ed Hyter
Wim. Harvey
J. M. Gregory
Hills
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Jos. Turner
Sheerin
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Prin
OLN
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Sedalta
Repvor
Sedalia School Board
Riss
Chicago Public Schools
New Jefferson City
Marc Anthony
Cohen Coal Co
Arthur LA Prefrencia
EL Merito
Geo. W. Childs
Little Tom
Cornell
Maryland Club
Yale
Sedalia Candy Co’s
Cag Goods
Drkces
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