Pope in critical condition as conclave plans form
Rome July 15 official bulletin reports the Pope remains in critical condition with limited signs of life and periodic consciousness. Preparations for the conclave are described as likely to split into two factions: one favoring Cardinal Rampolla and political power, the other led by Cardinals Agliardi and Gotti focusing on spiritual authority.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Agliardi
Gotti
Burial of J. J. Frey in 2:30 P M Services
The funeral for J. J. Frey ex general manager of the Santa Fe railroad was held at the residence at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev J B Fuller of the First Baptist church officiating. Relatives and out of town friends attended as floral tributes poured in from near and far. A quartet sang One Sweetly Solemn Thought Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light as requested by the family. Pallbearers were as previously announced.
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J. J. Frey
Santa Fe
J. B. Fuller
First Baptist Church
E. F. Yancey
W. D. Steele
Harvey MacGugin
Florence Scott
Wife Sues Mother-in-Law for $50,000 Damages
Bertha M. Pitcher sues Matilda A. Pitcher in Kansas City circuit court alleging alienation of her husband Victor E. Pitcher's affections. She claims the mother-in-law urged divorce, promised money to start a business, and persuaded her husband to desert and neglect her. Damages sought total $50,000 with $25,000 actual and $25,000 punitive.
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Kansas City, Mo
Bertha M. Pitcher
Matilda A. Pitcher
Victor E. Pitcher
Busiess
Pitcher
Victor E
Mob Hangs White Prisoner Thacker Near Flemingsburg
William Thacker, a white prisoner awaiting his third murder trial, was dragged from the Flemingsburg jail at midnight by about twenty men and hanged to a tree. The sins of three years past, including the Foxport murder of John Gordon, fueled the mob action as residents vented anger at delays in the legal process.
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Thacker
John Gordon
Foxport
Death by Sunstroke and Scandal At Oyster Bay
Robert Goodfellow, 641 East Thirteenth Street, died at home near Marshall after a sunstroke at work. He leaves a wife and two or three children. President Roosevelt hosts Charles Bonaparte, Baltimore prosecutor on government contracts, at Sagamore Hill along with Secretary Shaw and others.
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John Goodfellow
East Thirteenth Street
Marshall
Robert
Mr. Goodfellow
Robert Goodfellow
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Charles Bonaparte
Baltimore
Sagamore Hill
Shaw
Ray Stannard Baker
H. H. Kohlsaat
Chicago
Young Folks Party Honors Miss Katherine Rodman
Miss Lucile Kelk hosted a party for about fifty friends at 516 West Fifth Street from 2 30 to 5 o clock Tuesday afternoon in honor of guest Miss Katherine Rodman of Paola Kansas. Games on the lawn and refreshments indoors followed a merry afternoon with numerous attendees listed.
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West Fifth Street
Katherine Rodman
Paola
Kas
Ella Mac Collins
Frances Longan
Laura Codding
Rosebud Cundiff
Mildred Huston
Mildred Murray
Ethel Ludeman
Ava Quigley
Mildred Smith
Mildred Bixby
Margaret Gass
Innie Porter
Julia Russell
Mabel Ferrell
Florence Tucker
Lucife Shain
Ella May Ludeman
Amelia Fleming
Ethel Patterson
Florence Muncer
Lee Brandt
Richard Carmen
Edwin Evans
Leonard Meyers
Willie Meyers
Sam Ready
Muncen Goodyear
Gerard Blair
Harold Hoffmen
Charlie Smith
John
Frank Titsworth
Birth of a Son in City Family
A son was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wilson of 219 East Fifth street. The birth adds a new member to the local household, with no additional details on name or weight provided in the notice.
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J. K. Wilson
East Fifth Street
Mrs Blaine Dies at 75 Widow of James Blaine
Augusta Maine July 15 Mrs James G Blaine widow of the famous statesman died this morning after a long illness. Age seventy five she had been in poor health for three years and was her husband’s chief support during his public career. Born in Maine she moved to Kentucky to teach and later married Blaine before they settled in Augusta where he rose in politics. She leaves three children James G Blaine Jr Mrs General Clopppinger and Mrs Walter Damrosch.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Augusta
James G .Blaine
Blaine
Tmes
Maine
Kentucky
Mr. Blaine
James G. Blaine, Jr
General Cloppinger
Walter Damrosch
Lipton Secures U S Sail Makers For Shamrock III
Six crack sail makers from the navy yards in Brooklyn aid in fitting sails to Shamrock III. Sir Thomas Lipton could not obtain local help and appealed to Admiral Rodgers, who with Secretary Moody's consent granted a twelve day furlough for the six experts to work on the yacht.
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New York
United States Navy Yards
Brooklyn
Thomas Lipton
Admiral Rodgers
Moody
Lipton
Quilty Brings First Suit From Missouri Pacific Wreck
Edward Quilty, former Sedalia tailor, files $2000 damages suit in Kansas City court over last Sunday's Missouri Pacific wreck near Little Blue. He claims he was an eastbound train passenger and blames the railroad for careless collision with the fast mail train, alleging permanent injuries to his right arm elbow left side stomach back and internal damage.
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Missouri Pacific
Little Blue
Court of Common Pleas
Kansas City
Kas
Edward Quilty
Sedalia
Quilty
Sedalia couple to wed at First Congregational Church
Miss Helen Shepard daughter of Dr G L Shepard will wed Mr George Hall Ryan a Telluride Colorado mining engineer at 6 30 am Thursday in a quiet home ceremony conducted by Rev B F Martin. Afterward the couple will visit Kansas City before moving to Telluride.
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Helen Shepard
G. L. Shepard
North Park Avenue
George Hall Ryan
Telluride
Colorado
Pride
B. F. Martin
First Congregational Church
Kansas City
Sedalia
Engine Explosion Stops UP Train in Cheyenne
A Union Pacific engine exploded in Cheyenne early today tearing apart the engine it assisted. Fireman Carlson engineer Sweeney and brakeman Whaley suffered serious injuries. A similar engine blast at Dolores Sunday killed the engineer.
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scripps-McRae Press Association
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Carlson
Sweeney
Whaley
Dolores
Semi Annual Economy Sale Promises Deep Discounts
Our semi annual Economy Sale runs Friday July 17 with heavy markdowns on wash goods, dresses, prints, umbrellas, quilts, muslins, gowns, dress remnants, hosiery and underwear. Summer oxfords, ribbons, peticoats, embroideries, laces, belts, stock collars, coats, shirt waist suits and trimmed hats feature substantial reductions. Everything summery priced to move as warm weather approaches.
Red Men's Carnival Attracts Large Crowd This Week
The second night of the Red Men's Carnival drew a grand attendance. Children’s Day offers free admission for ladies and children at the main entrance. The Miller family aerial act and the Held trio’s exhibition are highlighted, along with a strict ten cent admission. Red Men from Jefferson City and Boonville will attend Thursday’s Red Men day. Madame George the French Samson performs and remains a crowd favorite.
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Jefferson City
Boonville
Madame George
Sampson
The
Sentinel
Infant Son of Wainscott Dies at Home
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Wainscott died last night at their home six miles southeast of the city from summer complaint. Funeral services were held at 3 o clock this afternoon at the Pleasant Hill M E church conducted by Rev. Rogers.
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A. H. Wainscott
Pleasant
M. E. Church
Rogers
Miss Bess Hail Hosts Summer Dance at Liberty Park
A mid summer dance at Liberty park hosted by Miss Bess Hail honored guests Miss Belle Buckner of Mexico Missouri and Miss Jennie Moore of Fort Scott Kansas. About fifty Sedalia society members attended with Brandt's orchestra providing music and a grand march led by Mr. Lee and Miss Buckner.
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Belie Buckner
Mexico
Jennie Moore
Fort Scott
Kas
Brandt
Sedalia
Belle Buckner
Stella Cook
St. Louis
Margaret Carter
Warrensburg
Mitchell White
Oscar Rush
Leavenworth
Bess Hail
F. E. Kunkler
Oscar Wright
Mildred Latimer
J. D. Hail
Alva Lee
Mr. Lee
Miss Buckner
Weather Brief Partly Cloudy Tonight and Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Thursday with a chance of local showers. Warming trends not indicated and temperatures remain mild.
Woman Mistakes Carbolic Acid for Beer and Dies
In St Louis Mildred Schlecht aged 25 mistook carbolic acid for beer in darkness and drank it. She died within minutes in terrible agony. The incident occurred in St Louis on the night of July 15.
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St. Louis
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Mildred Schlecht
Probate court adjourns after May term. to reconvene August 10
The probate court completed its May term and will adjourn tonight with plans to reconvene on August 10. High priority cases and filings from the term will resume on the August date.
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Flemingsburg
William Thacker
Chas. Bonaparte
Lucile Kelk
Catherine Rodman
Miss Lucile Kelk
Mrs. W. J. Kelk
Mrs. Blaine
Great American Statesman
Husband
Camp Buffalo
Flat Creek
Thomas
Uncle Sam
Scrip,McRae Press Association
Sedalian
Ryan-Shepard
Buffalo Club
Ed Imhauser
Messrs
Lee Looney
Charles Williams
Mayor Babcock
Sam Hodges
Looney
Williams
Wyoming
Sentinel Tommorrow
J.D. Hail Dry Goods CO
Red Men
Miss Hall
Liberty Park
Bess
Toe
Utes
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