Train Robber No 2 Captured After Desperate Farm Fight
Early this morning in Johnson county a gunman linked to a train robbery was captured at a farmer's house five miles southwest of Chilhowee after a violent struggle with Deputies J A Koch W F Ogle and others. He, Charles Jones of Bristle Ridge, denied violence while being held in Warrensburg jail. accomplice George Riley was captured Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear
Warrensburg
Charles Jones
Bristle Ridge
Johnson County
George Riley
J. A. Koch
John Bunch
Jones
Mr. Koch
W. F. Ogle
Gottlieb Temple
Lingo
Chilhowee
J. C. Cully
Bunch
Mrs
James Houston Louxey Dead Ex Asessor In County History
The well known county assessor James Houston Louxey dies as he completes his first year in office. The report notes his prominence in the county and his death follows news of Jackson growing stronger as the wounded man’s condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H Looney
Rogerville
Tenn
Washington College
Bolivar
Goebel battle status remains hopeful amid patrols and militia
The report notes Senator Goebel's condition unchanged with some improvement but odds still against recovery. Taylor maintains strict militia control in Frankfort with no outbreaks reported. Also, James H Looney of Pettis County died at 71 from Bright's disease and his funeral is set at First Christian Church, Warrensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
First Christian Church
Missouri
Putman
Cook
G. W. Barnett
R. W. Griffith
F. E. Hoffman
D. A. Clarke
P. H. Longan
R. E. Ferguson
Berkshire Association Holds 25th Annual Meeting in Springfield
The American Berkshire association met in Springfield on February 1 with about sixty members attending. Officers elected include President N H Gentry of Sedalia Missouri Secretary C F Mills of Springfield Treasurer D W Smith of Springfield Auditor Thomas Reed of Springfield Illinois. Mrs A C Jackson sister of the wounded detective John Jackson arrived on the afternoon train Wednesday.
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Springfield
Ill
American Berkshire Association
N. H. Gentry
Sedalia
C. F. Mills
D. W. Smith
Thomas Reed
A. C. Jackson
John Jackson
Tchiaitanges Ve
Doctors In Session At Central Medical Society Meeting
The Central District Medical Society of Missouri met at the court house for regular business. Dr H B Cole presented a case, and Dr E C Evans discussed smallpox diagnosis and treatment. Dr Porter Williams of Bunceton and Dr B W Harris of Georgetown were elected to membership. attendees included J B Norman Pilot Grove A H Culp Otterville H W Latham Latham W S Redman Tipton J W Marsh Tipton B W Harris Georgetown Brown Dresden.
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Central District Medical Society of
Missouri
Court House
H. B. Cole
E. C. Evans
Porter Williams
Bunceton
B. W. Harris
Georgetown
J. B. Norman
Pilot Gove
A. H. Culp
Otterville
H. W. Latham
Latham
W. S. Redman
Tipton
J. W. Marsh
Brown
Dresden
Joplin Miners Move to Open Hanbury Shaft
Mr Thomas and partner of the Joplin district travel to Sedalia and Hanbury to operate leased land south of the Melton tract on the Harms place. They bring a full mining outfit and a holster, plan to sink shafts rather than drill prospecting, believing the outlook is favorable.
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Mr. Thomas
Joplin
Sedalia
Hanbury
Melton
Harms’ Place
Riley admits guilt in Pittsville postoffice robbery case
George Riley alias Shores pleads guilty to the Pittsville postoffice raid in federal court. Jesse Sneed, Holden resident, denies guilt but is held on $500 bond as an accomplice. Sneed faces receiving stolen property charges connected to money tied to the Pittsville theft. Riley says Charlie Jones helped in the postoffice holdup.
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Jesse Sneed
Geo. Riley
Geo. Shores
Holden
U. S
Nuckols
Kansas City
Picusville
Riley
Sneed
Pittsville
Dowling of
Independence
Frank Miller
Charlie Jones
Washington Notes and Political Quips in February
Our Washington correspondent reports a harsh label for Senator Hoar and a critique of Kentucky governor's actions. A Manila dispatch notes Archbishop Cappelle seeking immunity for priests, with the administration's apparent support, prompting disbelief at the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington
Senator Hoar
Manila
Cappelle
Head End Collision at Nevada Yards Involves Katy Trains
A switch was left open causing a head end collision between passenger train No. 2 and a siding engines at Nevada. No injuries reported though crews feared the impact. Train No. 2 delayed one hour reaching Sedalia. Detective Andy Gossage escorted a group from a car and considered a career change.
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C. E. Whitney
Frank Bayliss
Consid
Massachusetts battle over gypsy moths lingers in state
The piece notes ongoing gypsy moth control in Massachusetts, with critics saying danger is overstated and that pest detection relies on funding. It argues the rent request for the New York custom house shows political evasions and questions truthfulness of statements. It then reports the death of Walter C. Young, Sedalia born, in Otis’ Philippines casualty list, noting his prior service in Missouri volunteers.
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Massachusetts
Walter C. Young
Sedalia
Forty-eighth
U. S. Volunteers
Philippines
Otis’ Casualtty
T. B. Young
Second
Missouri Volunteers
Henry Watterson Rushing to Aid Kentucky
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal hurried through yesterday en route from Kansas City to Louisville to aid Kentucky in a time of need. He travels to support the state and its people still recovering from recent troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Kansas City
Louisville
M. and T. shops reopen with reduced force
The M., K. and T. shops resumed work today with 20 fewer workers, bringing the total laid off to 32 after earlier cuts of 12. They plan eight hours daily for six days a week and expect full-time operation this month without further cuts. Many men quit during the previous shutdown seeking other employment.
Miller Sues Katy for 40000 for Personal Injuries
George F. Miller formerly with Missouri Kansas & Texas sues the Katy for 40000 alleging negligence caused injuries when a car handhold broke loose and threw him to the ground. He seeks 15000 for pain 5500 for mental anguish 19000 for loss of labor and 500 for nurses. Conductors Bryant De Bernardi and others noted in unrelated agency changes. Clinton officials press Katy to slow passenger trains inside city limits with engineers instructed to reduce speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Tex
George F. Miller
Katy
Miler
Clinton
Farmer's Wife Seeks Record Against Morelock Egg Sale
In 1899 Mrs. Thomas Morelock sold 967 eggs from her Leghorn flock and now a Milan Standard note invites rivals to surpass the record set by the noted farmer's wife. The item highlights local farm product competition and historical egg yields.
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Milan
Thomas Morelock
Illness at East Fourteenth Household Prompts Aid
Mrs William Cunningham lies gravely ill at her East Fourteenth home with her brother Lewis Brown also sick and helpless. E C Kahrs a salesman for J M Planck has accepted a new post as traveling man and expert for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cunningham
East Fourteenth
Lewis Brown
E. C. Kahrs
J. M. Planck
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Charley Jones
James Houston Looxey
Asessor
Gobel
Taylor
Militia
Sentinel
Frankfort, Ky
Riley and
Slim
James Houston Looney
South
Frigh
Ora Mack
Mr. and
Mr. Looney
Perry J
Memphis, Tenn
Belle Owens
Miss Mayme
Mack D
James H. Looney, Jr
Secalia
Goebel
Col. Morrow
Senator Cock
Rell
C .C. Morrow
J. A. Kell
The
Senate
Looney
Pettis County
Mid
Tuesday
Souri
Berkshire Association
Central Medical
the Sentinel
Postoffice
Frankfort
Goevel
Nevada Yards
Inci
Ious
Nevada
Berkheimer
Andy Gossage
Parsons
Andy
Kansas
Edward S. Bryant
Missouri Pacific
A. de Bernardi
Central Division
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