Wrecks Everywhere Railroads Suffer Disastrous Accidents
A harvest of crashes across the United States leaves many dead and injured. The New York Limited rear-ends a freight at Larwell Indiana killing engineer and fireman. At Wylie Texas a Cotton Belt Ltd collision kills James Raissnyder and injures several, with seven others badly cut. Misreading orders blamed for the second wreck.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Limited
Larwell
Fort Worth
Tex
Cotton Belt Railroad
Wylie
James Raissnyder
Crestline
Ohio
H. ©. Sattler
Norfolk
Neb
Automatic Couplers and Local Railway News
E S Neece the Katy shop man returned last night from a visit with his mother at War Saw. C C Crew the Missouri Pacific conductor went to Versailles a witness in the Estes damage case against the Missouri Pacific railway. A movement to establish a railroad men s Y M C A has begun in the city with local interest. A Miss Helen Gould representative was in town indicating possible assistance. Louis Grouth the Katy brakeman is laying off and will visit his parents at Nevada Mo.
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C. C. Crew
Missouri Pacific
Versailles
Estes
Misouri Pacific Railway
Helen Gould
Louis Grouth
Katy
Mr. Groutch
Nevada
Train derailment near New Castle after switch vandalism
New Castle Pennsylvania on December 28 a west bound five car and two Pullman train derailed at 1 a.m. near the junction when a spike was driven into the switch by train wreckers. No serious injuries were reported.
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New Castle
Pittsboro
Lake Erie
Freight wreck kills two on switch collision near Denrock
A Warlington freight derailed after hitting an open switch at Denrock this morning. Fireman Badger and Brakeman Long were killed and Engineer Healy was badly injured. One engine and fifteen cars left the tracks.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Galesburg
Tll
Warlington
Denrock
Thirteen-year-old burglar arraigned in police court
In police court Magistrate Truxel arraigned several violators. Theodore Bunger, thirteen, confessed to burglary and larceny at Sedalia Hardware and Grater, and to robbing Cord Brandt’s store. Bunger waived a preliminary hearing and was held to the circuit court with a $509 bond.
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Truxel
Theodore Bunger
Bunger
Sedalia Hardware and Grater Company
Cord Brandt
John Hodges
John McMann
Mr Henry Qo Hailed Fortunate After Glasses by Dr Dodd
Mr Henry Qo at the Hinekins Hotel reports complete relief after Dr Dodd fitted glasses. He praises the quick eye exam with no eye drops or lengthy tests and notes the glasses let him see both far and near with one pair. He urges others with eye troubles to consult Dr Dodd, an evident expert.
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Dodd
Dr. Dodd
Hinekins Hotel
Con
Eve Trombles
Wanted mover seeks ride share for furniture to St Louis
Classified brief invites anyone relocating to St Louis in the next week to share a car with another party. Call phone 216, Queen City for contact.
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St. Louis
Queen City
Birds as Tree Planters in Arizona Pines
An old Arizona wood chopper notes blue jays bury pine nuts and small seeds, helping forests spread. He says many trees now growing in Arizona originated from these hidden caches. An Eastern observer witnessed a pine seed sprout after burial, confirming nature's plan for forest perpetuation.
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Arizona
Blue Jays
Longan's Laundry Delivers Spotless, Careful Service
At a glance the work at Longan's Laundry is superior with no speck or spot. Starched and unstarched goods are carefully treated and reach patrons in highly satisfactory condition. May we send for your work. Phone 154.
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Longan
Will of Mathias Ray Probated by Judge Parsons
The will of the late Mathias Ray was filed for probate with Judge O. E. Parsons on Monday afternoon seeking validation of the document and its appointed executors.
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Mathias Ray
O. E. Parsons
Weather: Fair Tonight Then Colder East Tonight
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with cooler air pushing into eastern areas tonight. Winds remain light as temperatures dip modestly in the east.
Chicago Markets Christmas Eve Hog and Cattle Quotes
The Chicago market report shows hogs at South Lamine Street with prices 10 cents lower and totals around 35 000 head. Cattle around 7500 head with minor declines, and top hog prices near 4.75 with bulk trading 4.60 to 4.70. Estimated Chicago hogs for Wednesday run 45 000.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Cattis
Omaha
Fourteen Children Wife Claims Roosevelt Idea Caused Marital Strife
In Chicago, Mrs. W H B Smith testifies in court that to support her large family she took in a red headed boarder. The husband, a jackknife maker, admits no work and is dismissed by the judge after claiming jealousy drove away their fourteen children.
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Chicago
W. H. B. Smith
Roosevelt
Connecticut
Scrupulous Conscience Disbursements Alarm St Louis Officials
A letter signed by Scrupulous Conscience delivered today to the Merchants' Exchange secretary and a $20 bill seeks to square old accounts. The same claimant sent funds totaling $700 today to several railroads and firms including Terminal Association, Louisville & Nashville, Illinois Central, and Missouri, Kansas & Texas among others. The sender remains unidentified as more disbursements totaling $1320 appeared last week.
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St. Louis
Morgan
Merchants’ Exchange
Terminal Association
Louisville & Nashville
Illinois Central
Chicago
Peoria
Vandalia
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
St. Louis Transfer Company
Wiggins Ferry Company
American Tower Company
Longan's Laundry Promises Superior Linen Finish
Our method gives fabrics a better look and longer lifespan when done at this laundry. We apply the correct finish and faultless color. No bundle is too small for us to handle.
Accident item misprint on Damon Porter page six
A Sentinel page six item about Damon Porter accident was accidentally printed from an old form. The editor notes it was not a timely news story but the result of an error and the piece appeared when the first side had already been printed.
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Damon Porter
the Sentinel
Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted By W. E. Bard Drug Co
Advertisement states Rocky Mountain Tea starts circulation, expands the limbs, strengthens the heart, builds the entire system and is priced at 35 cents by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Red Cross Ball Blue Market Note
Color care instruction promotes keeping clothes white with Red Cross Ball Blue. Grocers offer large two ounce packages at five cents.
Entomologist and traveler share country night tale
A traveler recalls an amazing inn stay in the country. The entomologist interrupts with his own tale of rain and bug hunting. They banter about experiences and companionship in a rural setting.
Winter Chamois Vest Featured at Farris
An advertisement notes a warm chamois vest for winter use, highlighting its protective qualities and availability at Farris.
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Vest
Farris
You Can't Exchange Your Eyes
Eye care advertises a warning about the eyes as precious possessions. It urges examination to prevent harm from light exposure and overuse, stressing preventive care before serious damage occurs.
Sedalia Markets Prices From Local Dealers
Prices paid by local dealers for farm and dairy products including cereals breadstuffs and potatoes. Hay and straw per ton pacts oats and wheat per bushel flour per cwt sugar and other groceries listed with small unit prices. Poultry and eggs prices per pound and dozen listed for local market reference.
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Sid
Tourist sleeping car to run Birmingham to San Francisco schedule
Frisco System will place a fully equipped tourist sleeping car in service between Birmingham and San Francisco starting December 9 and on Tuesdays thereafter. The car will run with the Southeastern Limited, depart Birmingham at 10:20 p m Tuesdays and Memphis at 9:15 a m Wednesdays, return from Kansas City Mondays at 6:30 p m arriving Memphis at 8:00 a m and Birmingham at 3:55 p m Tuesdays with intermediate stops. A. Hilton invites inquiries for berths. A Thurnes of Buffalo praises Foley's Kidney Cure, noting relief from kidney and bladder trouble and a claim of a thousand dollars’ worth of good.
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Frisco
Birmingham
Ala
San Francisco
Cal
Southeastern
Kansas
Rockies
A. Hilton
Ball Blue Ad Sells Red Cross Brand at Low Price
Local classified note promotes Ball Blue laundry product with Red Cross branding. Large 2 oz. package offered at five cents, highlighting the deal and value for shoppers.
Dr F D Ormond Listed at Sedalia Address
Dr F D Ormond of 517 Ohio Street Sedalia Missouri is listed with a local directory entry noting his address and professional listing.
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Ohio St
Sedalia, Mo
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Secripps-McRae Press Association
E. S. Neece
Jefferson City
P. Brandt Grocer Co
Barber Supply House
J. J. Baker
Sedalia
W. F. "and Drug Co
John Tingle
Rock Island
Maleria
Almanac
Hostetifr's
MR. Henry
Qo, Otten
Logan Com. Co
Ats South
Lamine Street
Johnston
Mace & Guarantors
Kuppenwenner & Co Americas
B. Borrepotemas & Co
Ce. &. Johnston
Ohio Street
Bugs
Sedalia Markets
BCEAO
Eindcedeticnaeh
California
A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo, C
Foley
Arlington Pharmacy
Ludemann & Starr
7All
E. E. McClellan
DR. Moffett
S . St
C. J. Moffett
D. St. Louis
Tina
F. D. Ormond
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