Port Arthur in the Far East Under Fire and Reprisal
Reports from London Paris and Tokyo recount renewed Japanese assaults on Port Arthur with Russian defenses repulsing landings. Survivors from Russian ships are being ferried by British French and Italian warships with talks in Seoul and Chefoo on safe passage to Shanghai or Cheefoo aboard Allied transports.
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Shanghai
Cheefoo
Chemulpo
Seoul
Pascal
Russia
London
Toulon
Far East
St. Louis
Jaguiberry
Changey
C. W. Eagle
Charner
Andromeda
Japan
Hansa
Chee Foo
Port Arthur
No. 222
Suez Canal
Aspern
Hong Kong
Kaiserin Elizabeth
Nagasaki
Bedzero
Talienwan
Battle over loan backs Louisiana Purchase Exposition funding
The House voted 172 to 103 to concur with a Senate amendment authorizing a $4,600,000 government loan for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, with debate spanning three days and no clear party split. Supporters included both Republicans and Democrats. The body also concurred with a Senate change on coal tests for the St Louis fair and passed several bills, including Indian land agreements in Minnesota and Montana.
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House
Messrs. Payne
New York
Grosvenor
Ohio
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Hemenway
Indiana
Appropriations Committee
Senate
St. Louis Fair
Minnesota
Montana
Carnival effort at Sacred Heart nets up to $100
The Sacred Heart church women wrapped up a three day carnival named A Tour of the World. Officials expect a final balance between $75 and $100 added to church funds. The promoters praise the volunteers for staging a grand success.
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Ladies of Sacred Heart Church
John Casey arraigned for intoxication and fined
John Casey appeared before Magistrate Truxel upon the usual intoxication charge. The judge fined him ten shillings and ordered hard labor to pay the fine and costs. Casey has troubled officers recently and is expected to leave the city after serving his sentence. Fourteen wanderers were housed in the city jail last night and told to depart.
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John Casey
Truxel
Casey
Senator Hanna in critical typhoid fever with grim prognosis
An official bulletin reports Senator Hanna running a high fever and rapid pulse with serious illness. Doctors Rixey Osler and Carter warn the turning point may come within forty eight hours, and recovery seems unlikely though some hope remains. Virgil Bryant travels to Tipton after the death of his infant nephew. funeral held this afternoon.
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Hanna
Rixey
Osler
Carter
Virgil Bryant
Tipton
J. R. Cook
Doctor Kelly Stricken With Heart Trouble
Dr. 5S. G. Kelly, eye specialist, suffered a severe heart attack last night but managed to visit his office earlier. Dr. W. S. Shirk was summoned and stayed with him for several hours as he weakened.
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5S. G. Kelly
W. S. Shirk
Lincoln's Birthday Observed Amid White Sale Hype
A child asks if Lincoln's birthday is today and learns it is like any other day, while retailers push the February White Sale. The scene contrasts a personal moment with commercial promotions. The ad campaign highlights calendar dates and consumer shopping.
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Lincoln
New Spring Suits for Women Arrive in Crowded Trade
The article notes a surge of spring women’s suits, pitting Eton jackets against 25 inch coats in a fashion battle. Both styles feature flat collars and trimmed fronts that open to resemble reveres, with evolving lengths and tailoring details.
Japanese torpedo strike met by Pallada retaliation at sea
Immediately after a torpedo was fired by Japanese forces the Pallada returned fire and the other Russian ships ordered to action, signaling a rapid all‑hands response during the engagement.
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Pallada
Postal Telegraph Office Run By Chaney In Bonner's Absence
Jack Chaney manages the Postal Telegraph office while George Bonner is in St. Louis on business. Chaney says Lincoln, his regular employer, kindly loaned him to the Postal for a few days.
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Jack Chaney
George Bonner
St. Louis
Mr. Chaney
Lincoln
Postal
Third National Bank suit settles in circuit court
In the circuit court today the case of the Third National Bank of Sedalia v G W Rhodes et al in equity was settled and dismissed by agreement with judgment against the defendant for costs. Other entries included Ethel Martin vs Ross Martin divorce dismissed by plaintiff Jay Deecker vs Julius Cotton appealant by consent judgment for plaintiff for 50 Lena Johnson vs John W Kellerman et al partition dismissed by plaintiff Lulu M Holdner vs Frank Holdner divorce W D Steele withdrew as attorney for plaintiff.
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Third National Bank of Sedalia
G. W. Rhodes Et al
Equity
Ethel Martin
Ross Martin
Jay Deecker
Julius Cotton
Lulu M. Holdner
Frank Holdner
W. D. Steele
Markets Closed In Honor Of Lincoln Birthday Anniversary
Local markets did not operate today marking the birthday of former President Abraham Lincoln. The observance caused shops and exchange desks to remain shut for the day.
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President Lincoln
Mrs. Dickey Hosts Small Progressive Flinch Party
Mrs. T. L. Dickey entertained a small group of friends last evening with a progressive flinch game. Refreshments included fruit salad, chocolate, cake and olives. Guests listed: Miss Wilson, Miss Parker, Miss Major, Mr. Chapel, Mr. Earl and Mr. Courtney Stevenson.
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T. L. Dickey
Progressive Flinch
Misses Wilson
Parker and
Major
Messrs
Chapel
Earl and
Courtney Stevenson
Marriage License Issued in Marshall for Payne and Henson
A marriage license was issued today to Parker Payne and Robbie Henson, both residents of Marshall Missouri. The couple filed the necessary papers and met legal requirements to wed in the state.
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Parker Payne
Robbie Henson
Marshall, Mo
Sedalia’s Rising Dress Goods Demand Drives Prices
Volume of business in Sedalia reflects strong local demand for gowns, Petticoats, chemises, drawers and corset covers. Prices range from $1.50 to $7.50 with items like McGee Yoke Petticoats at $2.00 and Secilian Petticoats with accordion plaited flounce at $3.90.
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Sedalia
McGee
Pope Proclaims Jubilee and Indulgence On Feb Fifteenth
Rome reports Pope Pius declares a jubilee for February 15 to mark dogma of the immaculate conception and grants three months indulgence. Lexington News notes bids for street work with George T. Menefee of Sedalia winning two blocks contracts at $1.78 per square yard totaling over $20,000.
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Rome
Pius
George T. Menefee
Sedalia
Lexington
A Sedalian's Contract Lets Menefee Pave Main Street
The Lexington city council awarded a paving contract Monday night for five blocks on Main Street. George T. Menefee will receive about $20,000 for the work, marking the fifth time the council has approved this contract.
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Main Street
Rev Allen Leaves Monday for New Parish
Rev W T Allan former rector of Calvary church and guest of Col Charles Stimson and wife at the Elks will depart Monday for Laurel to assume a new charge.
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W. T. Allan
Calvary Church
Col
Charles Stimson
the Elks
Laurel
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Korietz
Transport Hungari
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Turkey
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Harbin
Manchuria
Washington
Navy Department
Wilmington
Admiral Evans
Information Reach
Stark
Skrydloff
Black Sea
China
Berlin
Baron Kurino
Central News
Germany
Denmark
North Sea
Chefoo
Tien Tsin
Standard
Vladivostok
Kodate
Nagaski
Niuchwag
Variag
Sasebo
Storm
Vossische Zeitung
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Capenkagen
Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
Arthur Battle
Imme
Czarevitch
The
Senator Hanna
Sripps-McRae Press Association
DR. Kelly
Eton
the Circuit Court
Lena Johnson
John W. Keller
J.D
Pope Pius
Thirteenth Street
Lexington News
Menefee
Rev. Allen
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