Candidate Announcements and Local Notes in Pettis County
The notice lists Bruce Barnett as a Democratic candidate for Pettis County prosecuting attorney and mentions H K Bente and James Montgomery as announced candidates subject to party choice. It also references Huckleberry Finn’s regret over relatives' treatment in Odessa Missouri and notes Sedalia's congressional convention and a library fund fundraising effort.
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The
Sentinel
H. K. Bente
Pettis County
James Montgomery
Old Soldier in Los Angeles Granted Medal or Pension
The piece notes a veteran in Los Angeles who coughed up a bayonet to save his life and is now entitled to a medal or pension. It mentions the Cole Camp Courier’s ongoing Christmas supplement, praising its quality.
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Los Angeles
Cal G
Cole Camp Courier
Sedalia Scene Hints Quiet Summer Traditions Return
The Sentinel notes signs of spring with daily life returning as a carpenter works nearby and a robin sings. It mentions a Sedalia young lady who represented the summer girl at last night's masquerade, though she is a few days behind schedule.
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Sedalia
Underground Morgan County Fire Expands Over Several Acres
An underground fire has been burning across multiple acres in Morgan County since last November. Local officials report slow progress and continued containment efforts as firefighters monitor shifting ground and smoke conditions.
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Morgan County
Fire and disease linked in medical allegory from 1900s ads
A fire-damaged warehouse allegorizes illness, arguing doctors locate symptoms but not the disease source. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is praised for curing stomach and digestion related ailments, with patient testimonials and offer of a free medical adviser book.
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Dr. Pierce
Ada D. Way
Waterbury, Dixon Co
Nebr
Pierce
Michael Maher
Littlefalls
N. Y
Centre St
Messrs. Courke & Hurley
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Lincoln Institute seeks new president and dormitory contract
The Lincoln Institute board meets Monday to elect a new president amid several leading educators as applicants. A $1,600 yearly salary is offered. The board will also award a $10,000 contract for a boys dormitory funded by the last legislature.
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Louis Hoffman
Lincoln Institute
State School For
Jefferson City
Capitol
J. W. Daniel
Jackson
J. H. Garnett
J. S. Moten
Payne University
Selma
Ala
B. Fallen
Savannah
Gresham
Kansas City
Colorado
McKinley Memorial Plan Debated by Ministers Alliance
The Ministers Alliance of the city met to consider Governor Dockerys suggestion on the McKinley Monument. They appointed a committee to propose to the press that no new public service be held now and that voluntary contributions be collected by the mayor for publication by the city papers.
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Dockery
McKinley
Emma Goldman Under Watch As Prince Henry Visits
The note warns authorities to monitor Emma Goldman during Prince Henry's visit to the country. It also mentions Paderewski preparing to sail back to the United States to avoid sharing the spotlight with the prince.
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Emma Goldman
Prince Henry
Sedalia Public Funds Boosted by Generous Citizens
Sedalia residents respond liberally to a library fund appeal, earning credit for their contributions. The Sedalia police are expected to perform extra fine work as a result. A Warrensburg man donated three bull pups as mascots for the police.
Seventh District Committee Sets Meeting at Elks Hotel
The Seventh district congressional committee will meet at the Elks Hotel tomorrow to decide the time and place for the congressional convention which will select a successor to Judge Cooney.
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Seventh District Congressional Committee
Elks Hotel
Cooney
Appointed Administrators Named for McClure Estate
Luella McClure and J W McClure were today named administrators of the large estate of the late Darius McClure of Hughesville.
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Luella McClure
J. W. McClure
Darius McClure
Hughesville
Weather Update Shows Cold Wave With Partly Cloudy Skies
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday followed by a cold wave. Temperature trends point to a chilly weekend with noticeable drop in overnight lows and brisk daytime highs across the area.
Mark Twain to Carnegie Anent Recent Statement
The fragment notes a correspondence between Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie regarding a recent public statement. No further details are readable to define the exact issue, positions, or outcomes.
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Mark Twain
Carnegie
Vernon County Democrats Set May 15 Primary
Vernon county Democrats will hold a primary on May 15 to determine their choice for United States senator and select other party nominees. The event will determine which candidates advance to the general election.
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Vernon County
United States
Albert Garth Dies in Kansas City Apparent Suicide
Albert Garth died in Kansas City ending his life by hanging in his cell. He left his cellmate 20 cents before the fatal act.
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Albert Garth
Kansas City
Roosevelt Fights Southern Negro Postmasters Dinner Row
The report notes President Roosevelt rejects southern black postmasters and a colored leader questions the White House dinner honoring Booker T. Washington. Washington’s White House meal sparks debate among African American leaders and supporters in a tense national moment.
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Roosevelt
South
Booker T. Washington
White House
Twain letter to Carnegie asks for 1.50 gift
An English journal prints a surprising letter from Mark Twain to Andrew Carnegie. Twain requests a modest 1.50 donation to replace a worn hymn book, praising Carnegie’s generosity and urging continued benevolence in a humorous finale.
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Drew Carnegie
Carnegie
Mark Twain
Mr. Carnegie
P. S
Bronaugh Declares Candidacy for Rail Road Commissioner
Captain W. C. Bronaugh of Lewis Station Henry county announces his candidacy for railroad commissioner. He is well known in Sedalia and known nationwide as a friend and champion of the Younger brothers.
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W. C. Bronaugh
Lewis Station
Henry County
Sedalia
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