Forger’s two bank attempts end with police capture
A tall man in black with a Stetson attempted to obtain 300 from Citizens National and Third National banks this morning. He used forged signatures of C F Messerly and Peter Pehl and fled as police arrived. He is identified as Theodore Crawford of Warsaw Benton county and was arrested later by Constable James Robb. The case includes details of prior signature attempts and a personal backstory.
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James Robb
Theodore Crawford
Warsaw
Benton County
Lew Crawford
Crawford
Polly Driscoll
Sweetheart Another's Bride In Pacific Marriage Tale
Corporal James McGlone of the First Volunteer Infantry speeds eastward to wed Miss Laura Kalby of St Louis on arrival. He is to receive a letter via his rival stating his former sweetheart is another's bride. The marriage occurred in this city on December 7.
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Stewart
Corporal McGlone
Logan
San Francisco
St. Louis
Pacific Ocean
James McGlone
First Volunteer Infantry
Laura Kalby
St. Louis Republic
Superintendent Davis Transfers to Parsons in Major Rail Change
James A. Davis, longtime Sedalia railroad official, will transfer from Sedalia to Parsons February 1 to oversee divisions there. N. J. Finney will replace Davis locally, with Felix Murphy named his eventual successor. Davis faces a wider territory, a higher post, and a pay rise, while Finney is described as ambitious and popular. Murphys appointment follows Davis departure amid a serious injury incident to Felix Murphy.
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Davis
Sedalia
Finney
M.E. & T. Company
Sedalia Post Office Adds A Carrier For Double Daily Delivery
The Post Office Department grants Sedalia Postmaster Glenn an additional carrier to start April 1. Captain Glenn campaigned for two carriers, now one more is added, enabling two daily deliveries to city residences. The new carrier is John A. Fowler and John Mertheheimer becomes first substitute.
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Post Office Department
Glenn
Sedalia
Teens Named in East Sedalia Corn Theft Arrest
Walter Smith Charles Wolford and Henry Moore all of East Sedalia were arrested by Officers Donohue and Leftwich for stealing four bushels of shelled corn from a Katy car. The corn sold to second hand dealers on Main street for $2.50. The defendants will be tried before Judge Rogers at 10 a m tomorrow.
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Walter Smith
Charles Wolford
Henry Moore
East Sedalia
Donohue and
Leftwich
Katy
Main Street
Eckhoff
Rogers
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Co plans big capital increase
Stockholders vote to raise capital from 2 million to 5 million dollars. Major improvements to cities including Kansas City Topeka Wichita, with Sedalia receiving a new grand building for the local company.
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Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
Kansas City
Topeka
Wichita
Sedalia
Couple marks 73rd wedding anniversary in 1902
Fairfield Iowa January 23 In Jefferson County Iowa a couple named Hunter celebrated their seventy third anniversary of marriage on January 22 1902. The pair are aged 92 and 93 and were married in 1829. They remain in good health. Next.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Jefferson County
Hunter
Mrs D P Hanna Poisoned In Unknown Remedy
D Pat Hanna, a stockman, reported his wife has improved after illness caused by a medicine containing poison taken unknowingly. The incident was noted in Warrensburg Star.
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D. Pat Hanna
Workplace Roll Call From Early Local Yard
H. H. Jones a wiper at Parsons. L. E. Foley machinist apprentice at Denison. A. Spann coal heaver at Temple Texas. T. F. Fennell extra gang at Caddo Mills. Joe Woolery section laborer at Pilot Grove.
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H. H. Jones
Wiper
Parsons
L. E. Foley
Denison
A. Spann
Coal Heaver
Temple
Tex
T. F. Fennell
Extra Gang
Caddo Mills
Joe Woolery
Pilot Grove
Theta First Railroad Trip Reveals Family Patience
J C Smith and daughter Miss Nancy of Prairie Home Cooper County Missouri rode the south bound Katy train this morning. The 67 year old veteran had never before left home since the Civil War and his 32 year old daughter hesitated to board the coach. They were en route to Montrose to visit relatives and enjoyed the trip despite timid moments.
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Mr. Smith
Montrose
Shaw's Old Friend Describe McGrew Aides Aim For Treasury Post
Harvey N. McGrew, a former editor and government inspector, travels from San Francisco to Washington and seeks transfer to the treasury department to head the Chinese bureau in San Francisco. He recalls Leslie M. Shaw's rise from a Dennison nursery seller to a cabinet official.
McBride Resigns as Night Ticket Agent at Missouri Pacific
George McBride resigns from his night ticket agent post with Missouri Pacific and will depart once a successor qualifies in St. Louis. He plans a rest before pursuing another job. Guy Irvin of St. Louis will succeed him locally.
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George McBride
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Guy Irvin
Elegant manicure scissors at Bard's Drug Store
A refined line of manicure scissors is showcased at Bard's Drug Store, promising precise trimming and fashionable grooming for customers seeking reliable personal care tools.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Railroads to Replace Telegraphs with Telephones on Illinois Central Plan
Illinois Central moves to substitute telephones for telegraph in all operations, a change seen by major lines as wise and likely to spread to Santa Fe and others. Purchasing Agent Ross to buy 275000 pounds of copper wire to outfit 800 miles of the 5000 miles in service.
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Chicago Roads
Illinois Central Management
Illinois Central
the Central
Santa Fe
Ross
Katy Railroad Personnel Shuffle Reported at Warrensburg Star
Fireman E R Stair laid off engineer J E Book on the mend at Katy hospital Hostier F H Watson of the Katy laid off sick Leo Graham from Denison Texas visiting relatives Charley Bellmer and Joe Shepherd hired at Katy round house Herbert Ames brakeman resumed duty A G Little Southern Pacific freight agent in town George Goodwin Missouri Pacific brakeman from Lexington Phil Pellman Missouri Pacific yard office caller resumed work Ernest G Woodward traveling agent from St Louis in city T W Meyer Katy car repairer burned index and middle finger may lose use of hand Division Superintendent Luke said new river route not regular until new road bed solid Katy superintendents at St Louis in conference with GM A A Allen and Mr Sweeney E M Collins to take charge in a few days plus possible changes in department
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J. E. Book
Katy Hospital
F. H. Watson
Katy
Leo Graham
Denison
Texas
Charley Bellmer
Joe Shepherd
Katy Round House
Herbert Ames
A. G. Little
Southern Pacific
George Goodwin
Missouri Pacific
Lex
Ernest G. Woodward
N. C
St. L
St. Louis
T. W. Meyer
Luke
Warrensburg
A. A. Allen
Sweeney
E. M. Collins
Mandolinist Albert Kimmons Prince in city for a public show
Albert Kimmons Prince, famed mandolinist and whistler, arrives from St. Louis and entertains Huckins guests at noon. He will give an evening lobby exhibition and perform for the Elks with guitarist Chicago native Guy Daniels. Prince is Lulu Prince Kennedy’s brother and linked to a Kansas City murder case. his brother Will Prince faces a January 30 trial. He carries a written endorsement from the late President McKinley.
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Albert Kimmons Prince
America
Huckins
Mr. Prince
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Will Prince
Kansas City
St. Louis
Guy Daniels
Chicago
Ill
President McKinley
The
Elks
Corn Razors Sold at Bard's Drug Store
A full line of corn razors is advertised at Bard's Drug Store, offering multiple styles for removing corns. The listing highlights availability and accessibility for shoppers seeking foot care tools.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Dickman and Reece MARRY at Green Ridge minister’s home
L. L. Dickman who bought the Heard farm near the city and Miss M. E. Reece of St. Joseph were quietly married at 5 pm yesterday at 1610 South Osage street. Rev. G. M. Foster of Green Ridge performed the ceremony. The couple left for their southwest of town home.
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L. L. Dickman
Heard Farm
M. E. Reece
St. Joseph
J. F. Guenther
South
Osage Street
Dickman
Miss Reece
G. M. Foster
Green Ridge
Coldicure Cures Cough At Bard's Drug Store
Historic notice notes Coldicure is pleasant to take and advertised as a cough cure available at Bard's Drug Store.
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Bard’s
Revival Meetings Led by Rev O L Wood at Lamonte Baptist
Rev O L Wood conducts a series of revival meetings at the Baptist church in Lamonte inviting all residents to attend and seek spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Lamonte
Rev Sam P Jones Missed Lexington Lecture Due to Illness
Owing to a serious illness in his family, the Rev Sam P Jones was unable to lecture in Lexington Missouri last night. The event was canceled or postponed pending his recovery. The article notes the preacher’s absence as the main development of the evening.
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Sam P.jones
Lexington, Mo
Coldicure Highlighted as Top Cough Medicine
The advertisement touts Coldicure as the best cough medicine from W. E. Bard Drug Company, urging readers to choose it for relief and trust in the brand.
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W. E. Bard Drug Company
Push your bundle work to the Se dalia Steam Laundry
The note requests submitting bundles to the Se dalia Steam Laundry at the start of each week. The instruction emphasizes early weekly submission and a routine for handling bundles or laundry tasks.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
February Century Promotes Washington Beautification Scheme
The February Century outlines two illustrated articles on a new plan to beautify Washington City, promising details on the ambitious civic improvement. It signals an impending feature with emphasis on urban aesthetics and public works.
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City of
Washington
Riis to Speak on Slums at Central High Kansas City
Jacob Riis, police reporter for the New York Sun, speaks at Central High School auditorium in Kansas City on Wednesday January 29. He discusses conditions in New York slums and his reforms including tenement laws parks and police lodgings.
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Jacob Riis
Central High School
Kansas City
New York
Riis
New York Sun
Gotham
Mulberry Bend Park
Bard's Drug Store Offers Full Manicure and Toilet Goods
Local shop Bard's Drug Store advertises a complete selection for manicures and toilet items. Customers can find nail care supplies, soaps, creams, and related health and beauty products in one stop.
Major Warner Nominated as U S Attorney for Missouri
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of Major William Warner for United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Warner is well known in Sedalia and has made several campaign speeches here in past years.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Major William Warner
United States
Missouri
Major Warner
Sedalia
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