Open Switch Collision Wrecks Lake Shore Limited near Ashwater
The Lake Shore Limited passenger train, pulled by two engines and ten cars, ran into an open switch at the coal chutes near Ashwatera, Ohio. Engineers Spring and McIn tosh and Fireman Kelpin were killed. many passengers injured, some fatally, as wreckage piled up in a fiery crash.
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Eneva
Ohio
Lake Shore Limited
Grassenger
Ashwateara
Spring and
McIintosh
Kelpin
Fire dampens after crash injures several in Ashtabula
The blaze broke out soon after the crash but was extinguished by the Ashtabula fire department with little damage. The most seriously injured include H. Freytag of Chicago I Edward Fowler Chicago Ill Valerie Burrau Chicago Ill a maid in Marshall Field's family and baggage master Gage of Ashtabula.
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Ashtabula
H. Freytag
Chicago
Edward Fowler
Ill
Valerie Burrau
Marshall Field
Gage
Services at Calvary Church on New Year’s Day
Tomorrow the Feast of Circumcision and New Year’s Day services are set for 10 o'clock at Calvary Episcopal Church. Rev. W. T. Allan, rector, will administer Holy Communion and deliver a short sermon.
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Calvary Episcopal Church
W. T. Allan
Back in the Harness Tom T Grimshaw Joins Capital
Veteran newspaper man Tom T Grimshaw has accepted a position with the Capital, returning to work after a period away from the paper scene. His career spans decades with notable coverage and editorial service.
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Tom T. Grimshaw
Minnesota farmer named pretender to Servian throne
A St. James Gazette writer cites a Minnesota farmer John Boyne Vouhazer as a notable pretender to the Servian throne amid abdication rumors. It notes his possible descent from Milosh Obilich and uncertain willingness to assume royalty.
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Minnesota Granger
New York
St. James Gazette
London
Times
John Boyne Vouhazer
Milosh Obilich
Girl in Trance Ten Weeks At Adams County Hospital
Hanover Pa December 31 An odd case of catalepsy at Adams County Hospital draws scientists to study Annie Wantler a seventeen year old from Hunterstown who has lay in bed for ten weeks with suspended sensation and motion yet ongoing vital functions She remains awake with eyes open and sparse responses through prompted needs and occasional laughter or calls.
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Hanover
Dee
Adams County Hospital
Annie Wantler
Hunterstown
Miss Wantler
Boy proves brains after family is found dead
Martin Schwader rushes to police when his mother and siblings are found asphyxiated in their home on Erie avenue. Officers force entry and reunite with Mrs. Schwader as the boy jokes that this proves he has brains.
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Mary Schwader
Erie Avenue
Martin
South Chicago
Schwader
Glasses Fitted by Dr Dodd Attract Out of Town Visitors
Nearly three hundred residents of Sedalia are wearing glasses fitted by eye specialist Dr Dodd. He reports continued demand from travelers and will extend free examinations through January 15. Local residents have cooperated to accommodate visitors from distant places.
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Sedalia
Dodd
Sedalia Library to Close Friday for New Year Holiday
Sedalia Public Library will be closed Friday in observance of New Year’s Day, a legal holiday.
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Sedalia Public Library
Birth of a Daughter to Mr and Mrs Roy Gross
Mr and Mrs Roy Gross of Thirteenth and Ingram avenues welcomed a baby girl born this morning.
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Roy Gross
Thirteenth and
Ingram Avenues
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Sold By Bard Drug Co
H A Tisdale of Summerton SC endorses DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve after twenty years of piles and doctors failures. The salve combines witch hazel with antiseptics and emolients to relieve and cure piles and skin diseases.
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H. A. Tisdale
Summerton S. C
DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Wanted buyers for all furniture of Riley hotel
Advertisement seeks immediate buyers for the Riley hotel furniture and contents. The dealer cites lack of space and invites interested parties to view bargains on furniture stoves carpets bedding and related items.
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Riley Hotel
Botanic Blood Balm Claims Cure for Severe Blood Ailments
A testimonial compilation from Georgia and Roxbury residents touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison eczema carbuncles and related conditions. The ads promise restoration of skin health and vitality and offer free samples and medical advice by mail.
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Robert Ward
Maxey’s
Geo. A. Williams
Roxbury
Botanic
Atlanta
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Pettis county farm loans at 5 percent with payments
Low rate offer on Pettis county realty farm loans at 5 percent interest with partial payment privileges. J H Bothwell, attorney and counselor, Sedalia National Bank Building.
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Pettis County Realty
J. H. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
Sedalia Masonic Lodge to Meet Friday Evening
Sedalia Lodge No. 236 A F and A M will hold a regular communication Friday January 1 1904 at 7 30 p m All Masons are invited R L Netherton W M E E Codding Secretary Winter clothing ad mentions chamois vest at Farris.
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Sedalia Lodge No
A. F
A. M
R. L. Netherton
W. M. E. E. Codding
Chicago Markets Report Hogs and Cattle Prices Update
Hog trading shows Chicago with 35 000, 5 cent higher, light to heavy ranges from 4 20 to 4 90. Cattle totals around 12 700 across Kansas City Omaha and East St Louis with mixed steady quotes. Markets close at noon due to a large fire. Friday holiday prevents further trading.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Sedalia Markets Prices and Farm Produce Rates
Prices paid by local dealers for farm and dairy products in Sedalia. Includes cereals and breadstuffs, prairie hay and straw per ton, baled timothy, corn and oats per bushel, wheat per bushel, various flours, potatoes, cornmeal, sorghum, poultry rates for hens ducks chickens geese, and eggs per dozen with numeric pricing across items.
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Parkes
When the Letters Begin to Dance glasses sales notice
Article promotes eye exams and free examinations for vision problems caused by inherited defects or strain from reading or sewing. It claims glasses are the needed help and that the shop offers free eye checks with affordable glasses if needed.
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P. Brandt Crocer Co
Calvary Church
Hosten
DR. Dodd
Dow Drug Co
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Kuppenheimer & Co
America
B Hore
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Ohio Street
Library Notes
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South Lamine Street
Cine
Barber Supply House
J. J. Baker
W.E. Bard Drug Co
Masonic
Vest
Farris
Omaha
Sedalia Markets
S&l
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C. J. Moffett
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Irena
F. D. Ormond
Ohio St
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Peacock
Big Mud Illinois
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Third
Montgomer Whipple Coal Company
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