Assailant of Laura King Taken Into Custody After Axe Attack
William Farris, the man who struck Laura King with an axe and injured her, was arrested last evening by Chief of Police Love and jailed in Pettis County. A preliminary hearing is set for February 22 before Judge Truxel. Farris gave a signed statement detailing the confrontation and his motive amid prior troubles with the women involved.
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Laura King
Quacks and Cranks: The Peasant Hill Post Editor Hits Both
The Peasant Hill Post editor takes on controversial topics, critiquing quacks and cranks in a bold editorial. The piece argues for clear scrutiny of public figures and medical misinformation while defending free speech and local press—calling for informed readers to question dubious claims.
Arrests Reported After Dens Draw Police Response
A large number of arrests were made after a raid on a disorderly area led officers Boult t and Bailey to jail several individuals last night. The scene included quarters with dissolute women and caused police trouble. One detainee is said to belong to a prominent family.
Bargain Basehe ne opens with big crowd
A mother and three girls helped unveil the new Bargain Basehe store as its formal opening drew a large audience. The event featured a one shot salute for the man who would lead the venture, marking a successful start.
Advertising Ethics Clash for Missouri Doctors Bill
A Cincinnati Enquirer commentary argues against licensing bans on non physicians and supports ending advertising by quacks. The piece notes newspaper interest, legislative risk, and a conflict with patent nostrum promoters urging anti advertising laws. It references Ives Calvert’s beer party riots and police arrests tied to a Sedalia arrest spree, including a crowded scene on Harvey Street and a jail lineup.
Coming Marriage of Professor Lyons and Miss Mayes
Invitations issued for the wedding of Professor Cranville M. Lyons of Hill's Business College and Miss Eula Gertrude Mayes of Montserrat. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home on Sunday evening March 3 at 6 o'clock. Lyons is a popular Sedalia figure and the bride was a former pupil.
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Hill’s Business College
Eula Gertrude
W. J. Mayes
Montserrat
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Sedalia
Bis Fair
Johnson County
Wells Named Democratic Choice For World’s Fair Mayor
Rolla Wells, the unanimous Democratic pick for World’s Fair mayor in St. Louis, is backed by the Jefferson Club, a reform coalition tied to Tammany Hall factions. The selection signals a shift toward gold standard sentiment, with Wells likely to lead the campaign and oversee a $10 million beautification plan for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition era.
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G A R Hears Resolutions. Theft Suspects Arrested In Sheriff Case
The G A R passed resolutions in memory of Gen eral RBanjamin Mt Pes a ring. Ed Bailey and his wife face theft charges after police recovered a rocking chair and a trunk from Bailey's home and Mrs Bailey's two petit larceny fines. Other items stolen from C M Pendleton and Mrs Looney were noted as investigations continue.
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Democratic Party Shifts Amid Fusion Talk and Gold Democrat Nominee
The article notes a Rowe Wells nomination by a Bryan silver-supporting faction, suggesting party unity can override prior silver gold stances. It compares cross party support to Union Confederate alignments, signaling a broader realignment mood. OFFICERS ELECTED. Modern Woodmen Make R I Smith Head Banker. R I Smith elected head banker at Mexico Missouri meeting. other officers include Head consul M B Carroll and Head physician Dr John R Boyd.
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Kansas City
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Bryan
Mexico
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Brookfield
John R. Boyd
Springfield
Wilfley Named District Judge in Philippine Islands
A War Department message at Attorney R L Wilfley s residence in St Louis announced his appointment by the Philippine commission as a district judge in the Philippine Islands. Wilfley, who moved from Audrain county to St Louis in 1892, has practiced there since. Last year he formed a partnership with his brother X P Wilfley formerly of Sedalia.
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Lindell Boulevard
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Philippine Commission
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Sedalia
Engines Reach 70 MPH on Missouri Pacific Line
Engineer Paul Smith aboard engine No 1102 powered the train to over seventy miles an hour while climbing Otterville hill. The Missouri Pacific has new engines expected to set speed records as they are broken in, signaling less need for detours around Boonville grades.
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Missouri Pacific
Paul Smith
Boonville
Saloons Change Hands in Cole Camp
Wm. King who ran a Maple street saloon for a year sold his interest to J. D. Heinrich, brother-in-law to W. J. Blockberger, last Friday. Heinrich will continue the business and King proceeded to Windsor then M K and T train toward an unknown destination, likely Colorado.
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Tony Stuever resigns from St. Louis Police Board
Jefferson City Missouri February 15 Tony Stuever resigns as a member of the St. Louis Police Board. The move ends his role on the panel amid unspecified reasons and signals a personnel shift for city law enforcement oversight.
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