Iroquois Theater Fire Toll Tops 591 Victims
Chicago reports show 591 dead after the Iroquois theater blaze with hundreds injured and missing. Crowds flood morgues and undertakers as authorities inspect exits and salvage valuables amid a citywide outpouring of grief.
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Chicago
Traigor
Albert Young
Teamsters’ Union
Cath
Olics
Northwestern Law School
Father O’brien
Muldoon
Harrison
Roosevelt
Board of Trade
East Sedalia Baptist elects officers for new year
East Sedalia Baptist church held its annual meeting and chose trustees R A Stanley James Bryson and L 38 Eddins clerk W O Stanley Sunday school superintendent Charles Hoffman assistant George Smith. Hoffman marks his twenty first year as superintendent. Ninety seven new members joined in the past year including thirty two since Rev C V Northrop's recent arrival. Trustees near completion to acquire adjacent Fifth street property for a parsonage.
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East Sedalia Baptist Church
R. A. Stanley
James Bryson
L. 38. Eddins
W. O. Stanley
Charles Hoffman
George Smith
Hoffman
C. V. Northrop
Pioneer Conductor H G Masonhall Dies In St Louis
H G Masonhall veteran railway conductor on the Katy and Missouri Pacific died in Missouri Pacific hospital St Louis after months with dropsy. Remains to Sedalia for interment. Survived by two daughters Elsie and Mrs E H Johnson. Funeral at 1 30 PM tomorrow at 726 East Fifth Street conducted by Rev C V Northrop.
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Missouri Pacific Hospital
St. Louis
Katy
Missouri Pacific Railway
Sedalia
Bagnell
Progress and New Year Reflections on Business Growth
A 1900s era note emphasizes perpetual progress and ceaseless labor. It states that growth is essential and a stagnant store declines, urging continuous effort to serve the public better in the coming year and maintain progress through diligent work.
Burial of Harry S. Ritchie in local funeral services
Funeral services for Harry S. Ritchie were held at 2 30 p m at the family home 122 East Seventh Street with Rev B F Martin of the First Congregational church officiating Mrs Charles H Bard led the music aided by church choir The pallbearers were Charles E West John M Hill W H Van Wagner Ed J Evans Lee Montgomery and M B Coleman An emancipation program at George R Smith College will feature Rev J Will Jackson speaking on The Race Problem at 3 p m tomorrow. public attendance invited.
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Harry S. Ritchie
Clark Ritchie
East Seventh Street
B. F. Martin
First Congregational Church
Charles H. Bard
Jesus
Messrs
Charles E. West
John M. Hill
W. H. van Wagner
Ed J. Evans
Lee Montgomery
M. B. Coleman
George R. Smith College
Will Jackson
No Paper Tomorrow for New Year Holiday
The Sentinel announces no newspaper on New Year’s Day as staff take a holiday to prepare for a better and more earnest 1904. The paper extends wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to its readers.
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the Sentinel
Married by Rev Martin in Bluelick nuptials
The Reverend S. S. Martin solemnized the marriage of A. A. Wilson and Miss Janie McGuire of Bluelick Missouri this morning. They plan to depart for Oklahoma tonight to start their new life together.
Party at Hinton Gorrells Home West of Sedalia
A delightful party was hosted at the country home of Mr. Hinton Gorrell nine miles west of Sedalia. Over a hundred guests attended with Mr. and Mrs. Gorrell providing hospitality and entertainment. Sedalia guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gorrell, Mr. Bud Dillard, and Miss Nettie Kennedy.
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Hinton Gorrell
Sedalia
Prof Biddlecombe Weds Miss Schader in Evening Nuptials
Professor A A Biddlecome of Central Business College telegraph department and Miss Emma Schader wed at her home 913 East Seventh street. Reverend F L Cook officiated at 8 p m with close friends in attendance. They reside at 421 East Sixth street after the ceremony.
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A. A. Biddlecome
Central Business College
Emma Schader
Joseph Schader
East Seventh Street
F. L. Cook
East Broadway
Married at Noon Stella Card Weds G H Davis in Seda lia
Miss Stella Card a stenographer at Shultz and Herold married G H Davis a ball player at the bride's home at Wilkerson and Harrison avenues. Rev F L Cook officiated. They traveled to Osawatomie Kansas to visit groom’s parents before returning to Seda lia to reside.
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Stella Card
Shultz & Herold
G. H. Davis
Wilkerson and
Harrison Avenues
F. L. Cook
East Broadway
Sedalia
Benefits for Chicago Sufferers At New York Theatres
New York on December 31 reports that it seems likely benefits will be held at all city theatres to aid victims in Chicago. The plans indicate a broad charitable effort across venues to raise relief funds.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Chicago
Playing Baseball in the Hall for Charity at Convention Hall
Indoor baseball practice drew about 200 spectators in Kansas City as pros including Joe Tinker Kling Webster Crum and Charles Nichols faced batters. The game Tuesday night January 12 aims to raise funds for charity with daily practices continuing each night.
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Convention Hall
Kansas City Times
Charles Nichols
Joe” Tinker
Kling
Webster
Crum
Coal House Fire at East Fifth Street
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 503 East Fifth Street near W. J. Stevens residence around 11 30 this morning. A small coal house caught fire from live ashes placed beside the structure, with only minor damage reported.
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East Fifth Street
W. J. Stevens
Taken to Kansas City after fall injures hip
Mrs. C. A. Hansberger was taken to Kansas City this afternoon and moved to the home of her son Lor Hansberger after a fall last week that caused a hip injury.
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C. A. Hansberger
Kansas City
Lor ‘Hansberger
Missing Dreutzel Rumors Stir Local Secret Orders
Theodore Dreutzel, a former Katy storage clerk and Pettis county deputy recorder, has been missing since December 22 after last being seen in Sedalia. He held key posts in several secret orders including Royal Arcanum and Knights and Ladies of Security, with funds questioned amid recent business reverses. Friends hope his location is soon found and funds are safe.
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Royal Arcanum
Queen City Council
Knights and Ladies of Security
Ritchie
Dreutzel
Pettis County
Katy
Amos and Burk Tie the Knot at Cook Home
James H. Amos and Louisa Burk were married last night at 7 at the residence of Rev. F. L. Cook on East Broad way. The couple now reside at their new home, 908 East Fourth Street, with a small circle of friends in attendance.
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James H. Amos
Louisa Burk
F. L. Cook
East Broadway
Amos
East Fourth Street
Rug Fire Causes Five Dollar Damage
A leaky gasoline can started a small blaze that damaged a rug at the home of Mrs. T. J. Kennedy at 1216 South Lamine Street late last evening. City firemen extinguished the flames.
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T. J. Kennedy
South Lamine Street
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Grant Gillette
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Pioneer Railway
Mr. Masonhall
Penn
Sylvania
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Alleghaney City
Masonhall
Missouri Pacific Railroad
K. A. Easley
Gress
Harry Ritchie
Rev. Martin
Hinton
Gorrell
J. D. Hail Dry Goods Company
Prof
Biddlecome Weds
Sentinel
East Sixth Street
Miss Stella Card
Dreutell
Theodore Dreutzel
Tion
Mr. Dreutzel
Amos-Burk
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