Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Candidates Named
The notice lists candidates for Pettis county prosecuting attorney including Bruce Barnett and H. K. Bente with party backing, and James Montgomery, reflecting Democratic nomination considerations in Sedalia. It references local sentiment and political contexts surrounding the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Prosecuting Attorney of
Pettis County
Bruce Barnett
The
Sentinel
H. K. Bente
Whitelaw Reid Proved Handy During Major Abroad Events
Whitelaw Reid proves a reliable figure when large international events unfold showing adaptability and steady judgment across shifting diplomatic landscapes. His presence provides continuity and informed perspective amid upheaval.
Town Men Accused Of Pressuring Local Firm
In Sedalia the town alleges some residents are attempting to impose on the law practice Sedalia & Coe, prompting scrutiny of local business dealings and ethical standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Boyd and
Surface
Sedalia
Ministers’ Alliance
Sedalia & Coe
Coronation of Corn King Phil Lips From Chicago Postponed
The coronation of Corn King Phil Lips of Chicago has been called off until he raises more funds. In Sedalia a few backers remain undecided or have broken their resolutions to swear off supporting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Chicago
Sedalia
Lecturers Proliferate From Spanish American War Aftermath
The Spanish American war spawns a wave of new lecturers as veterans and supporters tour communities, spreading opinions on recent events and the war’s consequences.
Belgian count weds Gen Powell Clayton daughter
A photo shows the Belgian count who married Gen. Powell Clayton's daughter yesterday with little hair, presenting a notable contrast to expectations.
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Powell Clayton
Westward lecture crowd eyes Aguin aldo sighting
The text imagines a provocative lecture platform stunt to capture Aguin aldo again. It asks why Prince Henry should not defer his visit until the world fair. Western readers are urged to attend, with notes on a theatrical production and local Bowery comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Prince Henry
Wild
Woolly West
On a Child's Portrait by Arthur Stringer
A poetic portrait by Arthur Stringer muses on a child's image as a container of seasons. The speaker links the child’s face to echoes of the ocean and memories of June azure, April dreams, and yesterday’s life.
Noted hunter Speiss injured by mishap on hunt
Report describes a mishap slowing Speiss during a rabbit hunt. He was not seriously hurt but had to stop to remove shot from his body, limiting his ability to shoot and claim justice for the hunt. The incident drew remarks about his publicized notoriety and effort.
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Mr. Speiss
Courthouse confusion as couple feigns marriage plan unravels
Walter Kreisel of Edmonson Benton County and Belle Lewis of Arkansas City Kansas faced questions as their alleged engagement unraveled. Kreisel admitted plans to marry within weeks while Miss Lewis allegedly returned to Arkansas City and Kreisel left town. Local editor notes Kreisel failed to report for duty and may have fled.
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Walter Kreisel
Edmonson
Benton County
Belle Lewis
Arkansas City
Kas
Kreisel
Sentinel
Masonic Lodge 272 to Meet Friday Evening
Granite lodge No. 272 A F and A M will hold a regular communication Friday evening. All Master Masons are fraternally invited. J. H. Johnson W M S M Hodges Secretary.
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Granite Lodge
A. F
A. M
Tomor
Local Social Roundup Touches Warrensburg Sedalia and Dallas
Lamonte Missouri. Larkin Blackburn meets old friends from Warrensburg while W F Yankee returns from Windsor. Miss Carrie Harris hosts guests at North Walnut Street. Kangaroos visit Miss Wimer and Miss Fisher at South Main. J W Stanley blacksmith shop catches fire but is quickly controlled with little damage.
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James S. White
Asher Wimer
Sedalia
Carrie Harris
North Walnut Street
Wimer
Fisher
A. F. Wimer
South Main Street
Democrats Name St Louis Sedalia as Convention Sites
The Lexington News reports January 16 that St Louis and Sedalia win the bid to host the state and judicial Democratic conventions. Kansas City seeks a site but is rejected due to internal quarrels within its Democratic group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sedalia
Kansas City
Cannon's Grand Central Posts Record January Business
Cannon's Grand Central reports the biggest January sales in its history, with the store presenting a confident outlook and inviting shoppers to step inside despite any economic concerns.
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Cannon’s
Grand Central
Licensed to Marry Names Sealed in Notice
Licensed to marry are Norval McMullin of Lookout and Myrtle Holman of Beaman plus Herman H. Meyer of Lake Creek and Maggie Lietjen of Cole Camp as listed in the public notice.
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Norval McMullin
Lookout
Myrtle Holman
Beaman
Herman H. Meyer
Lake Creek
Maggie Lietjen
Cole Camp
Box Social at First Christian Church
A box social will be held in the parlors of the First Christian church on Friday January 17. Boxes will be sold for twenty five cents each. Everybody is invited.
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First Christian Church
SEEKING A CHILD IN A HOVEL BY MILNES VISIT
Reverend Milnes of the Children s Home Society visited Sedalia to take a child from the Weils family living in a poor southwestern hovel. The family refused possession and confusion over charity arose as residents criticized ongoing donations and proposed a workhouse to enforce self support.
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Milnes
Children’s Home Society
Weils
Sedalia
Fire at El Dorado causes $20,000 loss
Sedalia agent A P Espenschied reported from El Dorado where a fire started about 5 a m destroyed the store of Co R Parrett the Bank of El Dorado Springs and the Cruse Banking company general store and drug store. Loss estimated at 20000 with 14000 covered by fire insurance. Espenschied represented National Fire Insurance of Hartford.
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A. P. Espenschied
el Dorado
Co. R. Parrett
Bank of
el Dorado Springs
Cruse Banking Company
Espenschied
National Fire Insurance
Rabbit hunt ends with gunplay among local attorneys
Reported incident centers on a rabbit hunt in Knob Noster in which Sam Speiss and two attorneys were involved. Allegations claim Al Shortridge fired at Speiss and clipped Attorney Clay C. Kelly’s buttons as he stood edgewise. Kelly downplays danger, joking of stage bullet dodging. Speiss’s misfortune is linked to Shortridge aiming in another direction.
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Sam Speiss
Knob Noster
Speiss
al Shortridge
Mr. Kelly
Shortridge
Kelly
Speirs
Ross Harper Hurt in Pueblo Accident
John Bellmer of the Wonder store received a letter from Ross Harper now in Pueblo Colorado reporting an accident that will likely cost him part of his foot. Harper was formerly a well known Sedalia street railway motorman with many friends in the community.
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Ross Harper
Pueblo
Colo
Sedalia
Forshay Settlement Ends Family Dispute After Murder Case
Edward Forshay, through attorney R A Higdon, reaches an amicable settlement with his mother in law Mrs Brondel. She retains the furniture of the murdered daughter while Forshay receives a small cash payment. Forshay departed today for Kansas City.
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Edward Forshay
R. A. Higdon
Euchre Club Entertained by Mrs Louis T Beck Today
The Thursday Afternoon Euchre club meets with Mrs Louis T Beck as the entertaining host today. The event brings together local club members for an afternoon of cards and social time.
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Louis T. Beck
New Meat Market Opens at Market House Stall 5
Joseph Kehl opens Stall No. 5 in the market house as a new meat market with strictly cash sales and low prices. The owner, described as an experienced young man, promises top quality meats and prompt service and invites patrons to call Old Phone No. 68 to judge the value by results.
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Joseph Kehl
Mr. Kehl
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