Empire hotel verdict blames Gilham for deaths in St Louis fire
Coroner's jury finds Empire hotel at 2700 2702 Olive street lacked life lines fire escapes and alarm bells and assigns deaths of eleven victims to absent safety devices and lax enforcement. Building Commissioner Longfellow testifies ordinances violated and remodeling permits absent. Assistant prosecutor notes limited charges against Gilham.
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Olive Street
Emory W. Gilham
Emory W. Gil- Sham
Gilham
St. Louis
California
Coldicure Cough Cure Sold At Bard's Drug Store
Coldicure, a pleasant cough remedy, is available for purchase at Bard's drug store.
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Bard’s
Coldicure
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Dreamed of a car brake and Brady’s dream invention
New York on February 12 Charlies P Brady a New York policeman challenges Cornelius Vanderbilt as an inventor of railway appliances He claims a brake dream inspired his unfinished patent Brady reportedly visualized an express train rushing toward him in the dream and is pursuing a novel braking method
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Brady
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Charlies P. Brady
Moving eyes on holy Christ picture mystify Montreal crowd
Montreal residents flock to a cottage on February 12 after a parishioner reports that a revered holy face picture appears to have moving eyes. Police and clergy deploy to keep order as the event draws crowds and debate before Archbishop Brusces. The story blends miracle talk with religious authority.
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Father Adams
Pennsylvania Railroad to standardize typewriters for operators
The Pennsylvania railroad plans to issue about 4000 standard make typewriters owned by the railway. Operators will receive new machines and be responsible for them. A team of expert machinists will travel the line to inspect and repair equipment, aiming for uniform ownership and use across the system.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Railway
Recital At Gregg's Music School Hall Gathers Applause
Last night Gregg's music school pupils presented a recital in Gregg's hall with a large audience. Miss Bessie Bradfield received the gold medal for her performance. The program included marches waltzes solos and a string quartet performed by students including Fair Harvard Percy Metcalf and Richwood Fred Curtis.
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Gregg’s Music School
Gregg
Bessie Bradfield
Man attempts two 100-pound flour sacks around square
Paul Cary drew attention on the square in Nevada by trying to carry two 100-pound flour sacks around the area without stopping. The small man showed strong muscles and completed a first lap but the sacks slid, ending a second round attempt, while George Gordon offered Cary two dollars and fifty cents if he succeeded.
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Nevada Mail
Paul Cary
Cary
George Gordon
Elegant manicure scissors line at Bard’s drug store
A display of manicure scissors lines Bard’s Drug Store shelves. The item list highlights precision implements for grooming, with attention to finish and quality. Customers may compare sizes and styles for personal use and gifts.
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Bard’s Drug Store
END OF EVENTFUL LIFE
Francis Mason a scholar actor and globe trotter died Friday night in a small upstairs room at 508 East Twelfth street Kansas City. Born on Corsica in 1854 he came to America as an infant and grew up on his father's Louisiana plantation. He graduated from the University of Maryland and West Point and spoke five languages including Hindustanee after an extensive India voyage. He led a roving life after his father's death.
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East Twelfth Street
Mason
Island
Corsica
America
Louisiana
University of Maryland
United States Military Academy
West Point
India
Improvements Planned at Bichsel Bros Jewelry Store
Contractor Al Hutchison will replace the front with plate glass install a new floor and add a rear extension for Ed Ilgenfritz. Work begins once the glass arrives.
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Bichsel Bros.— Lodging
Bichsel Bros
Peter Pehl Plans Lodging Suites Above Saloon
Peter Pehl will start work on his Second street property to open a fine suite of lodging rooms upstairs. Sixteen rooms on the second floor are finished with sixteen more planned above the saloon and restaurant, all to be handsomely furnished and fitted with steam heat.
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Peter Pehl
Second Street
Corn razors line Bard's Drug Store shelves
A Bard's drug store displays a full line of corn razors for home use. The assortment covers multiple styles and price points, aimed at convenient at home care.
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Bard’s
Americans in Ecuador Face Abuse by Local Officials
Cable from Guayaquil reports Michael Bolan of Springfield Ohio and other Americans subjected to blackmail by petty officials. Bolan jailed then freed after Consul DeLeon intervened. potential recall of Minister Sampson and further arrests. Jails described as inhumane. calls for U S diplomatic action.
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Alansi
Bolan
Perry M. DeLeon
Sampson
Quito
Guayaquil
DeLeon
Washington
Mr. Bolan
United States
Ecuador
Down Mobile melodrama at the opera house Friday
Down Mobile a popular melodrama comes to the opera house Friday evening February 14 for the first local showing. The four act scenic comedy set in the South features Mobile area scenes including a dramatic cotton warehouse fire produced mechanically without fire or chemicals. The Mobile quartette provides music throughout.
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Down Mobile
South
Mobile
Alabama
East Lynne Revival Promises Grand Scenic Produc tion
Miss Courtenay Morgan brings a complete scenic East Lynne to the opera house with robes from Felix Paris and a strong company. The performer is said to rival Weston and Ada Gray in perfection. East Lynne next Saturday.
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East Lynne
Tennyson
Brook
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Promises Quick Service
A local advertisement from Sedalia touts Longan's Steam Laundry claiming fast turnaround times and thorough cleaning. The note emphasizes convenient drop-off and pickup options for customers in the surrounding area.
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Longan
Sedalia
Miller to wed Florence Hoffman in First Christian Church
George C. Miller and Florence Hoffman will be married this evening at 7 30 in the First Christian church with Rev. F O Fannon officiating The principal feature of the evening is the ceremony and celebration to follow in the church hall
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George C. Miller
Florence Hoffman
First Christian Church
F. O. Fannon
Kinsey Kinsey and Shepard Wedding Tonight at Eight
Miss Myrtie Irene Kinsey daughter of Judge Kinsey and wife plans to wed Mr. Joel Ransom Shepard this evening at 8. Shepard is a Katy roundhouse employee. Both families and The Sentinel voice support for the couple.
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Myrtie Irene Kinsey
David
Kinsey
Joel Ransom
Shepard
Katy Round House
The
Sentinel
Masquerade Party Hosted by Mrs Beasmore in Local Home
A masquerade party was held last night at the home of Mrs. W. T. Beasmore at Eleventh and Wagner streets. Guests included Mesdames Woods Fennell Beasmore and Beasmore family. Misses Stein Woods Beasmore Starkey Stein Cain. Messrs Berry Fennell Mason Fetters Schrike Thomas Brummet Schrike.
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Beasmore
Ethel Stein
Sadie Woods
Beatrice Beas
Sedalia Fraternal Meeting Tonight Followed by Mesmerism Acts
Sedalia camp No. 16 W O W plans a regular meeting this evening with short speeches, songs, and feats in mesmerism for members. The lodge is described as a large, active fraternal order with well attended gatherings. The Lotus club party at Liberty park hall marked a bright social season close with pink and white decorations, Major Landon leading the grand march, Miss Frances Smith featured, and music by the Second Regiment orchestra. C.F. Walch provided catawba punch, coffee, and sandwiches. An adjacent euchre party at Pioneer hall drew about ten guests with refreshments served.
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Liberty Park Hall
Major Landon
Clinton
Frances
Sedalia Lawyer Praised by Marion Harland in Autograph Letter
Prominent Sedalia attorney C. C. Lawson received a prized autograph from writer Marion Harland, sent from Sunny Bank, Hampton New Jersey. Harland, also known as Mrs. Terhune, has portrayed a long career of books and articles with international literary standing.
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N. J
The
Independent
Lawson
Marion Harland
Terhune
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