Fourth Annual Report Details Decline in Building and Loan Associations
The fourth annual report by Hon. H. L. Gerry, state supervisor of building and loan associations, shows 191 reporting associations with assets totaling 13.835 million, down 97 associations since 1896 and a drop in resources by 12.5 million. The report notes low interest rates, shrinking business, and possible banking department creation. it also covers the Equitable transfers and liquidations and lists assets and liabilities for Green Ridge Citizens, Sedalia Mutual Benefit, and Oceliert of Sedana.
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Gray
General Assembly
Cerman
Sedalia
Equitable
Equitable Savings and Loans Association
Equitable No. 2
St. Louis
Citizens
Green Ridge
Beaman trial set over shooting near Turner’s neighbor
John A. Turner faces trial January 23 in Beaman on a charge of shooting Herd Richards after Richards and his brother demanded cattle release. Turner claims self defense after Richards threatened him with a double barreled gun. Richards is wounded but expected to recover. Turner’s wife, in delicate condition, was driven to a premature confinement and is critically ill.
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Richards
Herd
Rile
Turner
Herd Richards
Richards Brothers
Nonpartisan ticket urged for city April election
A Business Men's club committee adopted resolutions favoring a nonpartisan ticket for mayor and aldermen in the upcoming April election. They will report nominations from each ward and seek endorsements from the two parties while other city offices stay on the usual path.
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Business Vien’s Club
Huckins Hotel
Business Mens Club
Heavy costs in the Goddard case reported
Costs in the Dr Goddard case are the largest in Jefferson City court with total expenses of $3078.85. Witness fees total $2383.75 and the transcript is not included. Costs cited are from Cole county court and do not cover Jackson county court proceedings.
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Dr. Goddard
Jefferson City
Cole County
Jackson County Court
Billy Steele and the Goat
Hon W D Steele earns a memorable nickname and moment in local lore as the tale of Billy Steele and the goat circulates through the community.
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Billy Steele
the Goat
W. D. Steele
Mule prices fall as government stops buying
Mule prices drop from 4.75 to 5.00 per head since last Monday as government demand wanes. Previously, Uncle Sam bought large numbers for foreign service, including orders from England for the Transvaal war, which have ceased recently.
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Uncle Sam
England
Transvaal
TEE CONTRACT LET FOR Ferguson Block Remodel
Hurley and Co awarded the contract to remodel Dr. W. J. Ferguson's block at the northeast corner of Fourth and Ohio. Work includes removing the south wall from the top of the windows downward to install a secure new structure.
Married Under Difficulties Elopes Then Bride Is Taken
Nevada Missouri January 18 A couple married last night under difficulties but this morning the bride’s father and two brothers recovered her and carried her away while the groom remained in bed.
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W. W. Ware
Attwell
Richards
Paul Priest Returns to Sedalia on Farm Prosperity Visit
Paul Priest, 30, formerly of Pettis County, now owns a prosperous farm near Spokane Washington. He returns to Sedalia for a visit with Manlius Ayres and other relatives, after migrating west years ago. The report notes the economy driven by horse flesh prices and venison demand.
A Feast Class Show and Local News Across Missouri
Dr Wood presents A Stranger in New York to a large audience at the opera house tonight as Corinne and The Little Host entertain Sedalia. Reports of arrests and elopement turmoil mix with regional crime notes from Washington Missouri and West Plains.
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Corinne
Smith
DeLange
Herr Einsang
Fraar
Faris Fails at Fulton Bankruptcy Filing
Faris and spouse E E Faris of Fulton Missouri owners of E E Faris Co filed a bankruptcy petition before Judge Montgomery. The unsecured debts total 5195 with creditors including Rice Stix Co 1025 Gaier Stroh 1400 and Marshall Field Co 725. Assets consist of a 1000 lot claimed exempt and 000 personal property.
Anti-Trust Conference Set for Chicago in February
Traveling men gather for a national anti trust conference to be held in Chicago February 12 13 14. P E Dowe president of the Commercial Travelers league issues a call and asks for contributions to cover conference expenses and requests information on railroad and hotel rates. A mass meeting at the Auditorium February 13 will feature speakers including Hom Chas A Towne Ex Gov Altgeld Col John S Crosby and other noted orators.
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P. E. Dowe
Commercial Travelers’ League
United States
Chicago
Hom
Hom Chas. A. Towne
Altgeld
John S. Crosby
New York City
Sedalia Boy Charley Hooker in A Stranger In New York
Charley Hooker a popular Sedalia boy appears as Will Chase in Hoyt's A Stranger in New York coming to Wood's next Monday night. Hooker known for dancing and cake walking is praised as a clever entertainer. His father was a former railroad man in this city.
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Hoyt
New York
Wood
Charles Hooker
Will Chase
Fourteen-Year-Old Chickens Reported Lost by Farmer Jerry Green
Jerry Green reports the loss of four teen chickens, totaling 54 birds missing from his flock. Local authorities have noted no further clues.
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Jerry Green
Hanna Unable To Collect 100000 From Philadelphia GOP
Washington reports reveal a $199,009 certified check to Hanna and the Republican National Committee was bogus. Hanna learned Philadelphia leaders offered only $60,000 after a tense meeting with Mayor Ashbridge and committee members. He faced national disgrace over the failed pledge and election-ballot manipulation allegations emerged.
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Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
Hanna
McKinley
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Klauna
Col. Dick
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Dawes
Joseph Manley
Maine
Ashbridge
Grand Army
Chicago
Washington
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Mr. Gray
H. L. Gerry
Ing and Loan Association
The
Sentinel
Oceliert
Mr. Steele
Sol. Kingsbaker
John A. Turner
Herb Richards
R.a.higdon
Beaman
Turnee
Cording
Rosebud
Sue
Ruth White
My Lady Love
Carl Newton
George Lund
Edward Pooley
Charles Copeland
Olga Lambert
Carlyn Cook
Millie Fuller
Maria Dora
R. E. Graham
Josiah Washington
John J. Rafael
William Reilly
Reilly
Rafael
Mrs. G. Reynolds
Uncle Tom
Little Eva
Messrs. A. P. Morey
Charles E. Messerly
W. J. Letts
Mike McGinley
E. E. Johnston
W. B. Mackey
Courtney
Movement For A
Citizens’ Movement
Hurley & Co
Ferguson
Wm. Attwell
Perience At
Nevada
Missouri
Bride
Paul Priest
William Attwell
Spokane
Pettis County
Wooly West
Manlius Ayres
DR. Wood
Mr. Priest
Dr. Priest
Pullman
Nora Ward
Crow
Gov
Stephens
Mississippi
Mississippi River
West Plains
Alf Henry
Henry
Ed Grady
Ben Richardson
Koshkonong
Tat Grady
Henry Ed Grady
Jefferson County
Ben Richardson Wa
Ozark County
Penitentiary
Lexington
Edwin
White
Self
Margaret Cox
Faris
Fulton
E. E. and
Lena Faris
Dealers of
Fulton, Mo
E. E. Faris & Co
Peti
Tion
Montgomery
Rice, Stix & Co
Gaier & Stroh
Marshall, Field & Co., of
Mr. Faris
Sedalia Boy
Charley Hooker
Wey Jerry
Mark Hanna
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