Stockmen Call for $500000 Aid for Missouri State Fair
About fifty to sixty Missouri stockmen met in Kansas City to back a $500,000 legislative appropriation for the Sedalia fair. They urged cooperating exhibitors, named personal and visiting committees, and noted Sedalia’s groundwork including ground improvements and railroad accessibility. They seek support from governor and lawmakers to ensure the fair’s success.
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Kansas and Texas
Colorful dispute over Missouri railroad commissioner seat
In Jefferson City on January 30 the Missouri case over whether Joseph Flory or Joseph Rice is entitled to the railroad commissioner post formerly occupied by Joseph Herrington is debated. Attorney General Crow argues Flory was not eligible due to Wabash Railway employment, while details of term dates and prior vacancies are outlined, including Herrington’s oath on November 26 before Irwin Walker.
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Jefferson City
Joseph Flory
Joseph Rice
Joseph Herrington
Joseph
Crow
Flory
Wabash Railway Company
Governor Dockery
Stephens
Dockery
Rice
Secretary of State
Herrington
International Grand Opera Company Promises Sedalia Visit
The International Grand Opera Company, an esteemed touring troupe, arrives Monday February 4. Manager Wood books a refined program featuring Verdi Il Trovatore acts one and four and Flotow Martha act two with authentic staging and costumes. Subscriptions go on sale January 31 and public tickets February 1 starting at 4 pm.
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Flotows
Martha
Largest sale and show of fancy cattle in Kansas City
The largest sale and show of fancy cattle ever held in Kansas City will occur at the stock yards during the week of October 16. Shorthorn breeders represented by N H Gentry Sedalia Mo M W Brown Minneapolis Abe Renick Sycamore William Harned Bunceton and Tom Johnson Lenexa with the stock yards company providing grounds and exhibition rent and contributing 2000 to premiums from the four breeders.
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Kansas City
Lis
Minn
Abe Renick
Sycamore
William Harned
Bunceton
Tom Johnson
Lenexa
Kas
Stock Yards Company
Professor Caleb Exposed In Topeka Roar Of Fakir Show
A Topeka report rips a psychic con man billed as Professor Caleb. The piece condemns his treatment of his wife and mocks the exhibition as a gala sham while noting premiums totaling over 40 000 and 1500 animals to be shown with 700 offered for sale.
The Sunflower Plant bulletin in press
Government bulletin No 60 prepared by Dr. Harvey W Wiley outlines sunflowers grown across the United States, their soil nutrient drain, and the oil content in seeds. It notes production in Russia, use as bird feed, and potential cultivation similarly to Indian corn. The bulletin, to be sold by the superintendent of documents for five cents.
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Russia
United States
Jefferson City considers state purchase of Capitol Hill land
A bill in Jefferson City proposes buying a block of ground between the capitol grounds and the executive mansion for 118000 dollars. The site was reserved for the state when the capitol was placed, but was later sold for a small sum. The plan seeks to recover the parcel if treasury funds permit.
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Jefferson City
Capitol Grounds
Executive Mansion
Abolition of Justice of the Peace Feared in State
Courts discuss a bill to end the justice of the peace system in favor of a district justice of the peace with county wide jurisdiction. The proposal allows a court of record handling misdemeanors and major cases up to $500, with venue changes and an added constable office. Also notes lawsuits and fines from Sedalia area courts.
Aetna Pays Cited Fees After State Inquiry
Springfield report by examiners appointed for State Insurance Superintendent Van Cleaves shows Aetna Insurance of Hartford paid 4808 for agents certificates 8306 for taxes on gross receipts 1880 to 1893 1722 difference under the 2 percent gross premium act and 1732 for examination costs totaling 20068.
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Springfield
Ill
van Cleaves
Aetna Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
H. H. Klayer
Insurance Department
Aetna
Adams Bound Over for Alleged Embezzlement
After a full day preliminary trial Justice Rogers bound Ed H. Adams over to the April term of the grand jury for alleged embezzlement of 400 dollars from Miss Lizzie Light. Bond fixed at 1000 dollars, which the defendant posted.
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Rogers
Ed H. Adams
Lizzie Light
Hill's Business College Hosts Open Session Tonight
Students at Hill's Business College plan an open session this evening at the campus. The event invites attendance by community members and prospective students.
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Hill’s Business College
Right Hat Etiquette Sparks Elevator Debate Between Senators
Senators Chandler and Cockrell rode an elevator with a lady passenger and quarreled over hat etiquette. Chandler removed his hat and jokes about hats for ladies, while Cockrell argued Missouri practice forbids hat removal in an elevator. The exchange shows state etiquette differences lingering in a Washington episode.
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Mr. Chandler
Senator Cockrell
Mr. Cockrell
Missouri
New Hampshire
Opera Reserved Seats Sale Opens Soon
Those seeking best seats must have names on the list by nine tonight. Reserved seat sale for subscribers begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow and opens to the general public Friday morning.
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Bellair
Frank B
Hearne
Independence
Retary
Short Horn Breeders’ Association
Irwin Walker
St. Louis
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The
International Grand Opera Com
Pany
Europe
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M. W. Brown
Minneapo
Professor Caleb
Sedalians
Topeka
Nity
Government Bulletin
Washington, D. C
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Sentinel
Lincoln Post Hall
Boston
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Capital Park
Justices OF Peace
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Tion
General Assembly
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Cach
William Arnold
Sedalia National Bank
N. H. Rogers
James Wilkerson
Kinsey
Adams
Grand Jury
Senator Chandler
Senator Cock
Rell
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Washington
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