Now Charged With Murder Stands Beside Shadow of Gallows
William Ferris, the white woodchopper, is charged with first degree murder in the death of Laura King who died Sunday after he struck her with an axe on February 14 in a Pacfic street rooming house. A coroner’s inquest found the fatal head wound. Ferris shows little emotion as authorities prepare for the preliminary examination.
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John Isenberg
Charles Wentzleman
John Johnston
W. S. Epperson
Dan Grow
W. D. Ilgenfritz
Laura King
William Farris
Lizzie Petty
Ferris
Pacific Street
Cashman
Kinsey
Elk Fork
Pacific
Matrimonial Swindle Lands Suit In Springfield
Herbert McLean of nine miles north of Springfield reports being swindled by Miss Carrie Duncan of Independence Missouri after exchanging letters and a photo. He sent $11 for railroad fare but she did not come. McLean’s attorney to sue for breach of promise and postal authorities plan criminal action.
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Springfield
Ill
Herbert McLean
Carrie Duncan
Independence
McLean
Miss Duncan
The New York Disciple Concludes Special Services
The New York Disciple reports closing of special services with Brother Putman preaching Sunday to end meetings for now. Attendance was strong, with many confessing faith and over thirty coming forward. The church notes awakening, strengthened faith, and grateful memories of Brother Putman as he departs.
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Putman
Brother Putman
Patman
Missouri convict attempts suicide in jail before execution
In Kennett Missouri J H Tettaton condemned to hang on February 19 for murder attempted suicide by cutting his wrist with a mirror shard. His cellmate Milo Gregory, later respited to March 21, watched but did not alert the jailer as Tettaton bled, and guards intervened in time to save him.
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Kennett
J. H. Tettaton
Taton
Dockery
Tettaton
Gabriel
Missouri Town Mutual Fire Insurance goes into assignment
Rockport based Missouri Town Mutual Fire Insurance company assigns under the state supervision. The firm carries over 2 million dollars in force and reports about seven thousand dollars in unpaid losses and five thousand dollars in cash with the secretary among other assets. The Rev C C Stahman of St Louis to preach at the German M E church next Sunday as state secretary of the Children’s Home Finding society.
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Rockport
Atchison County
C. C. Stahman
St. Louis
The
Children’s Home Finding Society
M. E. Church
Missouri Pacific
Goffs
Sedalia Labor Leader Attacks Mayor Over Library Board Row
A Sedalia Federation of Labor figure fires open letters at Mayor over library board appointment, denouncing alleged bias and citing Carnegie gifts as blood money. He accuses the mayor of cowardice and mocks public duty while recalling Chicago fire and landmark illuminations.
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Sedalia
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
Federation
Library Board
Willard Memorial Fund Meet At Broadway Church
The Willard Memorial Fund annual meeting is set for Tuesday evening February 19 at 7 30 at Broadway Presbyterian church. The program includes devotional exercises roll call with quotes from Miss Willard s writings singing several hymns and multiple readings and recitations by Miss Willard s supporters and local speakers including Rev Ferner Mrs Lucy M Wisker Mrs P H Eisensmayer and Rev E J Hunt. A concluding doxology marks the event celebrating Miss Willard s life and influence.
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Willard Memorial Fund
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Freight collision near Warrensburg delays Missouri Pacific
A rear end collision on the Missouri Pacific west of Warrensburg delayed traffic for the west end division. The fourth section of freight train No. 128 hit the rear of the third section, overturning a caboose and a coal car. No injuries were reported among the crew. repairs estimated at about $300.
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West End
Missouri Pacific
Warrensburg
Carrie Nation’s Busy Day Shocks Topeka
Topeka Kansas on February 18 saw Carrie Nation spark a day of remarkable protest. She smashed a notorious saloon, breached a cold storage plant and destroyed bars, addressed a large mass meeting, and was arrested four times.
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Topeka
Kas
Carrie Nation
Naton
Christening Sunday Observed in 530 East Fourth Street
Herbert Henry, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bellmer, was christened Sunday by Rev. J. H. Fiedler of the German M. E. church. An elegant dinner followed with attendance listed including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Momberg and the Pregge family among others.
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Herbert Henry
John Bellmer
East Fourth Street
J. H. Fiedler
M. E
Ben Momberg
Will Momberg
Lydia Pregge
Henry
Ollie Pregge
Dec 1843 Baptist pastor moved for cheaper living
A Lexington man reviewed church records and found that in December 1843 A. P. Williams was called as pastor, moved to town, then to the country south of town as living costs rose, later relocating to Ray county. Mrs. Major Moore of California Missouri visited Dr. G. L. Shepard's family and returned home.
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Lexington
Baptist Church
A. P. Williams
Brother Williams
Ray County
Major Moore
California, Mo
G. L. Shepard
The Heart of Chicago at local theater Wednesday
The Heart of Chicago will be shown here on Wednesday February 20. The plot is said to be of high merit with sensational yet logical incidents and strong comedy situations. Scenic features include a representation of the downtown district.
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Chicago
Modern Circus Methods Change Bill Posting Forever
James A. Bailey contracted January 11 with Colonel Burr Robbins and R. C. Campbell of Chicago for over $300,000 in bill posting. Horseless carriages will carry caged animals and bills will be printed and distributed directly to local correspondents, cutting advertising costs by about one third.
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James A. Bailey
America
United States
Canada
Burr Robbins
R. C. Campbell
Chicago
Associated Bill
Circus
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Lan
Evening Sentinel
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Ella T. Archer
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St. Charles, Mo
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
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Sentinel
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Mr. Albert Kahn
Franklin
Atchison, Kas
B. P. Waggener
Missouri Pacific Railroad
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Ths
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Mr. Waggener
Ohio Street Emporium
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Albert Kahn
Sedalia Sentinel
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Texas
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Iron Mountain
Southern
Baldwin Locomotive
E. F. Swift
Parsons
A. Wordgren
Fisher
James Hughes
Clinton
John Calvin
Bridgeman
Red Rock
H. D. Carter
Hillsboro
S. J. Hollis
Switchman
Dallas
R. H. Beard
Wm. Aschuler
C. C. Crew
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