King Oscar Abdicates in Ill Health for Crown Prince Gustave
King Oscar of Sweden abdicates temporarily due to illness, elevating Crown Prince Gustave to the throne. Background notes list his birth in 1829, marriage to Princess Sophia, and the royal progeny including Gustave, Oscar, Carl, and Eugene. The coronation occurred in 1873 and Oscar II is credited with Goethe translations and literary works.
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Gustave
eripps-McRae Press Association
Stockholm
Oscar
Sweden
Oscar II
Norway
Sophia
Nassau
Wilhelm of
Duke of
Wermland
Gotland
Carl
Westergotland
Eugene
Nerike
Charles XV
Drontholm
Frankfort Academy of Sciences
Charles XII
Privy Council Orders Greene and Gaynor Extradition
The British privy council ruled that Greene and Gaynor must be extradited from Canada to the United States. The contractors were involved in the Savannah Harbor frauds and fled to avoid authorities. The decision is a significant victory for American authorities who pursued the case.
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Secripps-Vmehne Press Association
London
British Privy Council Today
Greene and
Gaynor
Savannah Harbor
United States
Canada
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Declared President and Vice President Elect
Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Warren Fairbanks were formally declared president elect and vice president elect in a joint session of Congress. Tellers were Senator Burrows and Representative Gaines. Alabama returns were read in full, the first alphabetically. other states only totals were announced.
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Seripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Warren Fairbanks
House
Senate
Senator Burrows
Michigan
Gaines
Texas
Alabama
Spain seeks release of 150 Filipino prisoners held by Talago
Washington reports the Spanish minister was ordered to ask the United States to secure freedom for about 150 Spanish soldiers captured before American possession of the Philippines. The prisoners remain in Talago tribal custody.
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Washington
Philippines
Islands
Judge Parsons Marries E. S. Sanders and Johnny Neigh
The local ceremony this afternoon united E. S. Sanders and Johnny Neigh, both residents of this city, with Judge Parsons performing the vows.
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E. S. Sanders
Johnny Neighbors
Judge Parsons
Protocol Signed and Shipped for Santo Domingo
The state department received a cablegram informing that the protocol by which the United States assumes all responsibility for Santo Domingo was signed and forwarded for Senate submission.
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McRae Press Association
State Department
United States
Santo Domingo
Gunboat Hornet Sails to Find Newport After Loss
Norfolk Va Feb gunboat Hornet sails from here in search of the Newport which disappeared last night after losing its propeller.
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Norfolk
Hornet
Newport
No Musical Club Meeting Held This Morning
Owing to the illness of Mrs W D Teele president of the Ladies Musical club no meeting of that organization was held this morning.
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W. D.teele
Ladies’ Musical Club
Marriage Permit Issued for Bradbury and Gosnell
Deputy Recorder Williams issued a marriage permit to George Bradbury of Lockout and Kate Gosnell of Beaman this morning.
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Williams
George Bradbury
Lockout
Kate Gosnell
Beaman
Three Deaths in Sedalia Reported
Mrs Christina Jones mother of Mrs Bouldin died this morning in Sedalia as part of a trio of fatalities reported from the area.
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Christina Jones
Bouldin
Longtime Missouri Resident Christine Jones Dies at 91
Mrs. Christine Jones aged 91 died at her daughter’s home 317 West Third street from general debility. She resided in Missouri since 1834, born October 27 1818 in Kentucky. Survived by three children Mrs. E C Bailey Mr L A Bouldin and John C Jones and numerous grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 10 in Warrensburg Christian church. Burial at old homestead cemetery.
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Christine Jones
L. A. Bouldin
West Third Street
Jones
Missouri
Houstonville
John S. Jones
Kentucky
Warrensburg
The
Christian Church
E. C. Bailey
Elkton
John C. Jones
Missouri Pacific
J. M. Rudy
First Christian Church
Old Homestead
John Homer Bothwell for Senator
The Sentinel urges Missouri Republicans to choose a clean honest patriotic candidate for U S senator and proposes John Homer Bothwell of Sedalia as the state’s representative in the Senate.
Scholten Family Remains Mentioned in Obituary Fragment
The fragment lists surviving children: John Scholten of Oklahoma, Mrs. Ferdinand Remment of Lone Wolf Oklahoma, Miss Mollie Scholten of Lone Wolf Oklahoma, and F R Scholten of this city.
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John Scholten
Oklahoma
Ferdinand Remment
Lone Wolf
Mollie Scholten
F. R. Scholten
Death of W. B. Wilson at 308 South Lamine Street
W. B. Wilson, 62, died last evening at 5 o'clock at his home from pneumonia after several weeks illness. He was an expert accountant who aided county records and resided locally for years. He is survived by a wife and three sons Arthur, Turner, and Roland. Arthur is in Nebraska, Turner attends Sedalia High School and Calvary Episcopal choir, Roland attends school locally.
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Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Arthur
Nebraska
Turner Wilson
Sedalia High School
Calvary Episcopal Church
Roland
Funeral Service Set Thursday at Family Residence
A funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 oclock at the family residence. The Rev E A Neville rector of Calvary parish will conduct the services and burial will be in the city cemetery. Pallbearers named are F E B McClure C S Williams J G Dillard Holmes Hall E W Williams and J A Gilker.
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E. A. Neville
Calvary Parish
Folowins
Agiu
FE. B. McClure
C. S.williams
J. G. Dillard
Holmes Hall
E. W. Williams
J. A. Gilker
Weather outlook threatens rain or snow tonight
Threatening conditions with rain or snow possible tonight. Warmer tonight, followed by colder temperatures Thursday afternoon or night, with possible progression to the east portion.
Liquor Dealers Support Oklahoma Statehood Bill
Kansas City reports whisky mail order house operator says liquor trade welcomes the Gallinger amendment in the Oklahoma statehood bill. He estimates the change is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and will open the Indian Territory to liquor dealers.
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Indian Territory
Kansas City
Fred Scholten Dead at 71 in Sedalia
Fred Scholten, aged 71, died Tuesday at 4 10 PM at 223 East Second Street Sedalia from pneumonia after about ten days illness. A saddlemaker by trade he came from Golden City Missouri over three years ago and lived in Sedalia. He was a member of Sedalia lodge No 236 A F and A M funeral under Masonic auspices at McLaughlin Bros. will be Thursday at 10 AM with Rev E A Neville conducting burial in city cemetery. He formerly belonged to the Christian church in Springfield Missouri.
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Frei Scholten
Alexander Mason
East Second Street
Mr Scholten
Sedalia
Golden City
Chas. Hoberecht
A. F
A. M
Mastaic
McLaughlin Bros
E. A. Neville
Calvary Episcopal Church
Scholten
Christian Chureh
Springfield
Reulbach In Demand Aboard Baseball World
Chicago Journal reports Ex Sedalia pitcher known as Bob Lawson, under contract with James Hart of the Nationals, as a rising star. Frank Selee’s bid said to be high, with Reulbach praised as a baseball lion and a master of speed and control. Notre Dame credits him with diamond education and a path to eastern college exposure.
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Sedalia Fitcher
Bob Lawson
Chicago Nationals
Frank Selee
Reulbach
Notre Dame
Selee
Missouri Valley League
Lawson
New England
Yale
Harvard
Rexlbach
Missouri Valley
Big Guns
Willis
Shaughnessy
Washington
Japs Take British Collier Eastry Before Visadive Stock
The British collier Eastry was captured by Japanese forces today while en route to Visadive stock. The seizure underscores rising tensions as wartime operations continue in European waters.
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Scripus-McRae Press Association
London
Eastry
Admiral Tozo raises flag aboard Mikasa at Kure
Tokio dated report says Admiral Tozo arrived from Kure and raised his flag aboard the battleship Mikasa. The action marks a formal assertion of command as news sources note the ceremonial flag unfurling at sea.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Tokio
Tozo
Kure
Mikasa
No Prayer Meeting Services Tonight
Illness of Rev Ellis leads to cancellation of prayer meeting services at Second Con- greational church.
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Ellis
Who Will Get the Pen in Statehood Bill Signing
Washington reports intrigue over which pen will sign the statehood bill as factions claim the writing instrument. Delegates McGuire supports an old fashioned goose quill from Oklahoma while New Mexico seeks a gold pen due to quill shortages. The president’s choice remains unpredictable.
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Washington
Tai
McGuire
Oklahoma
New Mexico
English finally taken after arrest by deputy James Stevens
James Stevens, aiding Constable Jack Chaney, arrested Fred English who had been at liberty until Armist Day. English had previously been at liberty until his arrest by Stevens after the stabbing of Charlie Dillon.
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James Stevens
Jack Chaney
Fred English
Charlie Dillon
English
Stevens
Ed Demand Awards Contracts for New West Fifth Street Home
Ed Demand awards contracts for the construction of his new residence on West Fifth street. Van Horn secured the carpenter work, Gus Werner handles all tin and cornice work, and Carl Werner takes the plumbing contract.
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Ed Demand
West Fifth Street
Mr. van Horn
Gus Werner
Carl Werner
Johnston's Tax Bill Creates County Tax Commission
Representative E F E Johnston introduces a bill for governor appointment of a five member tax commission in each county. Up to three from one party, three chosen from county officials. Commission to review tax laws and set rules for tax collection. Salaries set at $1000 annually.
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Pettis County
E. F E. Johnston
House kills resolution to probe state school fund
In Jefferson City Missouri the House voted without dissent to reject Aldrich of Sheridan County's resolution seeking an investigation into alleged looting of the state school fund and to prosecute any guilty parties if proven. Republican Dr Tubbs opposed the measure, contributing to its defeat.
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Tubbs
Rabbits Picked From Snow Near Sedalia Farm
Fletcher Breeden a farmer northwest of Sedalia seven miles brought in two wagon loads of rabbits this morning selling them to Sedalia merchants at four cents each. Breeden and William Absher traveled to the city, catching rabbits along the road as they were blocked by deep snow.
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Fletcher Breeden
Sedalia
Mr. Breeden
William Absher
No Services At Calvary Church Tonight
Inclement weather forces Calvary church to cancel all services scheduled for tonight. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and monitor local updates for a rescheduled service date.
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Calvary Church
Burial of Mrs Shultz in City Cemetery
Remains of Mrs Delilah Shultz who died in St Louis Sunday afternoon arrived and were buried in the city cemetery. Pallbearers included Al Sturges William Courtney H W Menschke R P Harris and James T Montgomery.
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Delilah Shultz
St. Louis
City Cemetery
Messrs
al — Sturges
William Courtney
H. W. Menschke
R. P. Harris
James T. Montgomery
Two New States Admitted Into Union by Senate Vote
The Senate voted to admit two new states into the union, marking a historic expansion. The action, celebrated by supporters, expands national representation and shifts political balance as both states gain full statehood status.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Admit Alongside New Mexico
Washington reports a bitter senate fight as Oklahoma and Indian Territory join to form a new state with New Mexico. Arizona remains a territory. The session approved a 21 year prohibition clause expansion, and debated separate statehood votes for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Senate votes reflected tight margins and high stakes for education funding in the territory.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Gallinger
Stone
Missouri
Congress
House
Beveridge
Obishonga
Lane
McComas
Platt
New York
Senator Foraker
United States
Texas Says Bailey Refutes Statehood Division Claim
In a Senate Statehood debate, Senator Bailey of Texas declares Texas was not divided when admitted and will not be divided in the future. He asserts Texas is the largest state in area and will become wealthier and more influential in the Union.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Senate
Texas
Bailey
Union
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Fred Scholten
W. D. Wilson
John H. Bothwell
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John Hom&r Bothwell
W. B. Wilson
South Lamine Street
Oklahoma State
Falconio
America
Peter
Chicago
W. A. Phelan
E. M. Reulbach
Bob” Lawson
Mous
James Hart
Sedalia Last
Chicago Journal
Togo
Johrston
Aldrich
scripors-McRie Press Association
Jefferson City
Sheridan County
Calvary
Hmrm
Lone Star State
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