Governors Riches Grow as Ex Governors Amass Fortunes
Jefferson City Mo Jan 23 Two former Missouri governors are amassing wealth in St Louis with David R Francis leading the field valued at seven to eight million dollars. He is linked to railroads including the St Louis Kansas City and Colorado line and may become a major western financial figure. Francis suitors eye a mayoral bid during the upcoming fair though his political focus remains on business.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Gould
St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Road
Francis
Mississippi
Francis Syndicate
Terminal Bridge Company of
W. M. Hoge
Boonville
John Greenlee
Windsor
Sedalia
W. S. Shirk
W. T. Jordan
A. L. Dickman
Miami
S. T. P. D. Hastain
Kansas City
Bruce Barnett
R. H. Hunter
A. P. Espenschied
St. Joe
Mint Johns
John A. Myers
Hotel Huckins
Marshall
Frank Lenig
M. E. Church
George R. Smith College
Matt Garrett
Lamar
Anderson Williams
R. H. Robertson
Indianapolis
Robertson
Missouri Senatorial Shuffle Sparks Wealth Talk
Former Missouri governor William J. Stone, once “flat broke” after leaving office, built a legal and receivership career in St. Louis yielding a sizable fortune. He may seek the Senate seat to follow West as Champ Clark also runs. The Democratic contest pits Stone against Clark with broader interest in party unity and influence.
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Stone
Missouri
Nevada
Congress
Vernon County
St. Louis
Tobacco Company
Col
Mose Wetmore
Senate
West
Champ Clark
Pike County
Democratic Party of Missouri
Wealthy Stephens poised for European travel after office
Governor Stephens, noted as a rich businessman before entering state politics, is described as prudent and profit minded. He and Mrs. Stephens are conservatively valued at about 3 million dollars combined and plan a year of travel in Europe after his term ends next January.
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Stephens
Francis
Stone
Emulsion Scott's Promises Health for Thin Children
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion helps undernourished children gain weight and color. It asserts the improvement continues after use and urges parents to try the product for their boys and girls with thin faces and sober manners.
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Scott’s
Hathaway seeks third run for railroad commissioner
W. S. Hathaway of Montgomery county has been nominated twice by Republicans for railroad commissioner and now attempts a third bid. He evidently believes the third time will be the charm, though it may prove charming for the Democrat opposing him.
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W. S. Hathaway
Montgomery County
Golf’s Reform of Fashion Bans Corset Wear in Women
The article notes golf’s impact as a reformer by ending corset use as women play well. It credits reformers health curists and physicians with centuries of effort and asserts that good golf performance requires avoiding stays.
Postal Clerk Sued for Breach of Promise in Kansas City
Lena Broyhill of Kansas City sues H. B. Norton for 25000 damages alleging he promised marriage after his Westport house was finished. She seeks injunction against property transfers and an equity claim in the Westport home, which she says Norton moved to his sister Mary Norton for 400.
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H. B. Norton
Lena Broyhill
Kansas City
Westport
Mary Norton
August Flower Advertises Cure for Indigestion and Headache
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion biliousness and dull headaches. It claims it cleanses the system, stops fermentation of undigested food, and stimulates liver and bodily functions with a few doses. Sample bottles available at A S McGoewans and Otis W Smiths.
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Green
A. S. McGoewans
Otis W. Smiths
Superintendent Parker Departs for Chicago and New York
Supt. F B Parker of Metropolitan Insurance leaves Sunday for Chicago to attend a reunion of company superintendents and may visit Portland Maine afterward.
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F. B. Parker
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Chicago
New York
Portland
Castoria Advertises The Kind You Have Always Boose
An aged print ad promotes Castoria as the reliable remedy for infants and children. It touts proven ingredients and a trusted brand, promising gentle relief and consistent results for stomach upset and colic.
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Jefferson City, Mo
David R
maeypaeUlus
Ofpasritee Courit
Aero
William J. Stone
Lideration
W. B. Mackey
Bos
W.B. Martin
Holden
Lee Lord
Wagoner
I. i
Henry V. Liest
H. W. Sherer
Doc G. T. Lambirth
The
Sedalia Milling Company
C. W. Daniels
Dell Griggs
R. E. Guthrie
Lamonte
Messrs
John Jaynes
J. H. Bothwell
Wm. Courtney
C. E. Emerett
Draughon
Arkansas
John Hannay
Versailles
John Bohling
J. W. Kalfus
Ft. Scott, Kans
Vermont Street
Thomas Jefferson
Warsaw
Geo. Hoffman
Kansas
Wheelon
Ayer
C.D. Maturnson
Briswl, VI
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Golf
J. M. Hunter
John Kaiser
Hughesville Coal
Geo. T. Menefee
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