Epperson Wins Suit Over Payment for Architect Work
In county court this morning ex officio officers J W Truxel and J E Love, charged with fee bills, had payments refused by the court per County Attorney John Cashman's advice, with the matter to be revisited in court. A verdict in circuit court awarded W S Epperson full damages of 180 dollars for work done against F A Sampson.
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W. 5. Epperson
F. A. Sampson
Shortridge
W. D. Steele
Epperson
C. C. Kelly and
Sangree & Lamm
Fourth Section Wins Honors in January Drill Meet
Fourth Section of Company D claimed top marks in January for best attendance and best drill. Second regiment unit standings show four divisions under sergeants Grimm Anamosa and Kirkman competing for four awards including organization and target practice. Lieutenant H O Moss delivered a lecture on Target Practice to a receptive audience.
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Grimm
Anamosa
H. O. Moss
Suit Filed Over Land Sale Bearing 160 Acres Claim
William Leicher files in circuit court against Frank L. Keeney seeking 464 dollars alleging a land sale misrepresented a 160 acre tract when only 138 acres were present.
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William Leicher
Frank L. Keeney
Frank Pig Williams Case Set For Trial Monday
Judge Truxel continued the disturbing the peace case against Frank Pig Williams this morning and scheduled a 9 a m Monday trial. Williams has collected a large crowd of witnesses and will stand trial.
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Frank
Pig) Williams
Truxel
Hatton Sues Meyer Injunction Dismissed
The injunction suit by J C Hatton against Mathew Meyer to block salary payments to the assessor was dismissed by the plaintiff. Other actions include divorce for G W O Daniels vs Annie M Daniels and a dower action in Bettie Smith vs J Smith Rissler. A Sedalia Elevator Company suit against Laura Goodrich was continued. Deweese as receiver obtained authority to sell certain real estate.
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J. C. Hatton
Mathew Meyer
Mr. Hatton
Mr. Meyer
G. W. O’daniels
Annie M
Bernhardt Takes $100,000 Life Policy in Chicago
Madame Sarah Bernhardt, while staying in Chicago, purchased a life insurance policy for $100,000 naming her son as beneficiary. The policy was issued on February 6. The report notes Bernhardt’s ongoing tour and public appearances in the city.
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Chicago, Ill
Sarah
Life insurance policy for Madame converted to benefit Maurice Bernhardt
The premium for the policy is set at $7,800 annually. Despite the woman being 57, the examining physician notes excellent health and strong risk quality. She previously resisted agents but is now convinced of life insurance merits, as reflected in the first policy dimensions.
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Ture
Gerrymandered Districts Highlight 1890 Apportionment
Missouri lawmakers receive copies of the fifty third congress directory showing district maps and startling population disparities in Republican states. Reports note 180 222 population gap in Pennsylvania third and fourth districts and cite similar splits in California New Jersey New York Wisconsin Connecticut Illinois and more.
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Fifty-Third Congress
Congres
Trict
New Jersey
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Prudential Insurance reports record year 1900 gains
The Prudential Insurance Company reveals 1900 figures with insurance in force over 604 million, policies written 249 million, assets above 40 million and over 49 million paid to policy holders since founding. The century ends with 6 million surplus, 24 million annual income, and more than 4.6 million policies in force.
Daughter Missing Near Sedalia After Visit to Relatives
William Hill of Southwest Sedalia reported his 18 year old daughter as missing after she headed toward the Missouri Pacific station with a grip in her hand while visiting relatives. Hill suspects she may be in Kansas City. officers think a young man could know her whereabouts.
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William Hill
Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Hill
Kansas City
Attrac
Tive
Carnegie May Retire From Business World
New York Feb 6 Andrew Carnegie held a conference with President Schwab of Carnegie Steel. The meeting signals Carnegie's likely early withdrawal from the business world. His control of vast capital makes retirement difficult but the move is understood to be imminent.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Schwab
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie
Mr. Carne
Gie
Amusemene Blue Jeans at the Opera House
Joseph Arthur presents the comedy drama Blue Jeans in Rising Sun Indiana. A bright entertaining tale of rural life with quirky inhabitants and picturesque scenes promises laughs and thrills for all audiences tonight.
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Rising Sun
Farm Hand Steals $45 From Local Widow, Flees
Jack Stewart, a farm hand, is accused by the Knob Noster Gem of stealing 45 dollars from Mrs. James Johnson, a poor resident near the Knobs, and fleeing to an unknown location. The case ends without arrest details.
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James Johnson
Neighborhood youths kept under watch by police
Neighbors near Fifth and Engineer report several young boys stay out late and cause nightly disturbances. They urge police to monitor the area to restore calm and safety for residents.
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Fifth
Engineer
Centerview Boy Returns From Quarantine with Wife Ill
George Engel of Centerview now living in Kansas City went to quarantine with his ill wife who has smallpox. He refused to leave her side and will nurse her back to health.
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George Engel
Centerview
Kansas City
Missouri Senate Action Targets Budget and Parole Law
Jefferson City February 6. Senator Morton moves to resubmit the third constitutional amendment on mortgage taxation. Martin protests, while Dowell introduces a parole law enabling governor to parole nonmurder prisoners. House approves 80 000 building appropriation for the penitentiary. asylum funding cut from 80 000 to 15 000. Governor Dockery names Moore and Parks to the state hospital board. A kidnapping bill, proposed by Senator Martin, advances to engrossment with death or long imprisonment penalties.
Trial on Bruneaum for False Pretenses in Sutler
The Baron Brunnebaum trial continues in Sutler Missouri this afternoon as prosecutors seek a conviction for obtaining horses under false pretenses. The case centers on alleged deceit to acquire animals from local sellers.
Elected officers named for New York Poultry and Egg Co
At a directors meeting W F Priebe of Minoak Illinois was elected president S J Simater named vice president and S K E Murray chosen secretary and treasurer Policymaker brief
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New York Poultry and Egg Company
W. F. Priebe
Minoak, Ill
S. J. Simater
S. KE. Murray
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