Fragmented historical snippets interweave politics and science
The passage references navy disinfectants, Jerry Simpson as a grandfather, heredity’s influence on a child, a Washington verse writer praising a lyre, Schley and Hanna figures in politics, labor and capital talks with Foraker, Michigan prehistoric remains, Don Dickinson, President Castro of Venezuela, and his cautious stance amid conflict.
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Jerry Simpson
Seckless
Washington
Michigan
Don Dickinson
Roosevelt and Watterson Clash Over Reform Roles
The quote pair frames a clash between Roosevelt's protectionist policy view and Watterson's reform stance as rival forces. The remark suggests a heated meeting between the two figures, highlighting contrasting political personas and agendas in a public dispute.
Joe Flory Seeks Port Collector Post at St Louis
Joe Flory expresses interest in becoming collector of the port at St Louis. He has previously pursued similar positions and failed to attain them, signaling a persistent effort despite earlier defeats.
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Joe Flory
St. Louis
Joe
Carnegie Uses Lower Steel Prices to Shape Government Deal
A proposal suggests Mr. Carnegie align with the government by reducing steel prices to foster a safer, satisfactory partnership. The plan aims to leverage his wealth to influence public procurement and policy outcomes.
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Carnegie
What trifles mar our happiness in January issue
Poem excerpt by Marolyn Wells in the January Woman's Home Companion questions what trifles bring joy and what trifles spoil it, mentioning idle gaiety, flattery, promises, a woeful novel ending, blunt truth from a friend, and an unwanted kiss in a reflective tone.
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Marolyn Wells
The
January Woman’s Home Companion
McKinley’s Last Speech Souvenir From Fisher Printing
Fisher Printing issues a neatly bound folder containing the late President William McKinley’s final public address. The souvenir is freighted as a fitting remembrance for a large number of patrons and friends.
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Fisher Printing Company
William McKinley
Why He Declined Rectorate Near Sedalia
The St. Louis Republic reports a call to the Calvary Episcopal rectorate in Sedalia Missouri was declined by Reverend George L Sim after serving for more than a year.
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St. Louis Republic
Calvary Episcopal
Sedalia
George L. Sim
Sedalia Christmas premiums prize winners listed
In Sedalia Missouri on December 24 1901 the Sedalia Grocer company reports the results of a stamp competition. First prize bicycle awarded to Edwin L Evans of 109 East Sixth Street with 1434 stamps. Second prize doll and go cart awarded to Miss Ida Luke with 1061 stamps. Third prize doll to Harris B Harris with 622 stamps. Fourth prize doll to Mrs J M Offield with 506 stamps. Fifth prize doll to Theresa Hinshaw with 494 stamps. Sixth prize doll to Jessie Hoffmaster with 405 stamps. Consolation prizes of candy and fringes for ten competitors. J S Brenneman M C Faust.
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Sedalia
Sedalia Grocer Company
Edwin L. Evans
East Sixth Street
Num
Ber
Doll and Go-Cart
Ida Luke
Harris B. Harris
J. M. Offield
Theresa Hinshaw
Jessie Hoffmaster
J. S. Brenneman
Bargain Wrappers Offered Early With Heavy Stock
The store announces early winter wrap bargains ahead of schedule. Large stock and strong sales justify steep cuts from regular prices. Kerseys and furs in tan, navy, black with satin linings feature discounts from $12–$15 to about $5, as well as other reductions across multiple styles and fabrics.
Missionary field shift cited by church visit
The Reverend Sinclair, after visiting Sedalia, concluded St. Louis offers a superior field for missionary work. In another case, Bridge Chase of Chase & Co. won a temporary injunction on November 9 to block unions and interference with his business, which the court yesterday declined to make permanent.
Howe Meat Popular Among Sedalians
A Sentinel report highlights Stevenson packing house as boosting home industry in Sedalia. Locals praise Stevenson meats as freshest and finest and note money stays local, not leaving town. Markets at Ben Staten and Adam Wagner showcase premium beef, urging Sedalia residents to buy local in 1902.
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Stevenson Packing House
Stevenson
Metropolitan Trust
Sentinel
Ben Staten
Third
Lafayette
Adam Wagner
Fifth
M. M. Stevenson
Strikes Declared Legal by St Louis Judge Talty
Judge Talty rules that strikes are lawful and any number of workers may band together to demand higher wages by leaving their jobs. The ruling concerns Elbridge W Chase versus Journeymen Steamfitters Local Union No 29, Steam fitters Helpers Union No 33 and 170 defendants after a November 1 strike for higher wages.
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St. Louis
Talty
Elbridge W. Chase
Journeymen Steamfitters
Steamfitters’ Helpers
Building Trades Council
Parker to be senate messenger amid McKinley era bustle
James B. Parker, the man who aided in McKinley’s assassination day, is summoned by Senators Hanna and Mason with Roosevelt and Cortelyou backing his appointment as a senate messenger. He is described as a towering figure, possibly earning life tenure, amid renewed public interest in the senate’s ceremonial duties. Also, J W Billard faces a possible lawsuit after objecting to religious services in his son’s school, arguing board authority lacks to impose such practices.
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Washington
James B. Parker
Czolgosz
William McKinley
Hanna
Board of Education
J. W. Billard
Billard
Not a Real News Item About Coal Bin
A playful misquote describes a dog asking a hen about the coal bin and a hen answering with a joke about laying in koal. The text ends with a garbled moral urging calling a number.
Express firms plan U S consolidation merger
New York reports that major express lines including Adams American and United States are planning a merger. The Adams controls Southern Express and American the National, linked with Wells Fargo. The sector enjoys prosperity with Wells Fargo issuing a 2 percent extra dividend and American planning a $100000 Christmas gift to employees.
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New York
United States
Adams, American, and
Southern Express Company
American the National
Express
Wells, Fargo
American Company
Stewart to stand trial in federal court
J P Stewart cashier of the Exchange bank Webb City Missouri is to be tried by a jury in a federal court for alleged fraudulent use of the mails in a foot racing scheme The denial of his habeas corpus appeal leaves the question of his involvement to a jury to decide.
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Kansas City
J. P. Stewart
The
Exchange Bank
Webb City
Philips
Stewart
Jeffries Seeks Fitzsimmons Battle in Denver Announcement
James J. Jeffries declares willingness to fight Robert Fitzsimmons any time and offers 1000 dollars to anyone who can induce the Cornishman to sign articles. He mentions Sharkey as a potential next opponent and plans to meet him in New York.
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Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
New York
Fight Over Prayer May Appeal to Court
Topeka Kansas Philip Billard expelled from public schools for refusal to join in the reading. The case may be appealed to the court as opponents argue over religious practice in education.
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Topeka
Kas
Philip Billard
Reading
Spirit Seance Ends After Ghost Steps on Tacks
In Austin Texas a long series of spiritualist seances ended abruptly when a ghost evoked by mediums stepped on tacks laid by doubters. John and Henry Jacobs sprinkled the tacks. A spirit walked across the room and, when reaching the tacks, grasped a bare foot and screamed, breaking the seance.
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Austin
Tex
Whch
John
Henry Jacobs
Epworth M E Church Sets Congregational Meeting Tonight
Epworth M E Church invites all members to a 7 30 pm congregational meeting to plan for the upcoming revival starting Sunday. Pastor Rev Simpson will lead with assistance from Rev E J Hunt of First M E Church, both noted orators, with expectations of large results for the church and membership.
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Simpson
E. J. Hunt
M. E
Walter Williams Letters From a Transatlantic Voyage
First of a series by Walter Williams describes a nine day voyage from New York to Gibraltar aboard the Hohenzollern. He notes the ship’s German captain and encounters with travelers including Emmett Clink scales of Columbia and Campbell Wells, Dr W F Kuhn, and a Canadian friend of Judge John D Lawson.
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Walter Williams
Columbia Herald
New York
Gibraltar
Hohenzollern
Waller
Emmett Clinkscales
Columbia
Midocean
San Francisco
Campbell Wells
W. F. Kuhn
John D. Lawson
Companions and Travels Mention Dinner’s Length
A narrator notes a woman from St. Louis and remarks the world feels small. He contrasts a one and a half hour dinner with a twenty minute meal, calling it a waste of time. The line ends with Bob White fleeing back to Mexico.
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Comanion
St. Louis
Bob White
Mexico
Sedalia Lawyer Accused in Bankruptcy Case Surge
The Press notes a large share of U S Court bankruptcy filings originate in Sedalia. The Sedalia Capital says a local lawyer claim agent is responsible and may be expelled from the bar, arguing residents are punished for paying debts.
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United States
Sedalia
State Tribune
Kangaroo Club Jollification in Lamonte
The Kangaroo club of Lamonte held a Christmas night jollification, displaying notable hospitality. A large number of guests attended and festivities continued late, highlighting Lamonte’s celebrated social scene and its prominent residents.
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Kangaroo Club
Lamonte
Promotions for Two in Rail Road Passenger Posts
District Passenger Agent Frank D. Gildersleeve of the Baltimore and Southwestern becomes assistant general passenger agent with headquarters in St Louis effective January 1. J E Davenport of Louisville and Nashville will replace George B Horner as division passenger agent in St Louis starting January 1.
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Ger
Frank D. Gildersleeve
Baltimore and Southwestern
St. Louis
J. E. Davenport
Louisville and Nashville
George B. Horner
Negro released after stealing overcoat from Katy hospital
A black man arrested for stealing an overcoat from Katy hospital was allowed by Police Judge Truxel to depart the town this morning in lieu of serving a city-calaboose term, avoiding extra city expense.
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Katy Hospital
Truxel
Calaboose
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