Freight Train Collision Kills Engineer J Hogan Near Berger
A violent freight train wreck on the Missouri Pacific near Berger Missouri at 2 40 a m claimed the life of Engineer J Hogan of St Louis. The collision involved the first sections of freight trains Nos 126 and 131, with eight cars of 126 and four of 131 wrecked. Repairs and debris clearing followed, and questions arise over disobeyed orders and possible negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hogan
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
T. J. McCullough
Hogan
J. W. Divers
Nihill
Berger
Edah
Mountain climbing under fire in the Philippines
Sedalia boy Serg. Henry Mussman of the Thirty-eighth United States Volunteer Infantry recounts a grueling ascent up Janaha range in the Philippines. He describes near-vertical ledges, improvised climbing, and a firefight with Filipino insurgents as he and 85 men struggled toward a gunfire-scorched summit.
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Serg
Henry Mussman
Sedalia
Philippines
Swan
Maj
Henry
Fireman Promotion Sends Suttle Off For Tipton Run
John Suttle of the Missouri Pacific roundhouse is promoted to fireman and left this morning for Tipton to begin a run on the A C B. H. Deuschier, formerly of the city now living in Pueblo Colorado, departed this morning for Kansas City and will return home on Wednesday. He previously served as air brake inspector for the Katy here.
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John Suttle
Missouri Pacific Roundhouse
Tipton
H. Deuschier
Pueblo
Colo
Kansas City
Deuschler
Katy
Limeade Featured At Dow Drug Company
A hot weather drinks feature highlights limeade as the most famous offering. It cools invigorates and quenches thirst and is available at Dow Drug Company located at Second and Ohio.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio
Prostrated by Heat Leaves Elderly Man In Danger
W N Craven an 81 year old man was overwhelmed by heat Monday afternoon at the home of his son in law H D Hunter 1220 East Seventh. He lay unconscious until about 3 this morning and is now improving though not yet out of danger.
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Hogan
Cunningham
East Sedalia
F. Smith
J. Smith
Pennsylvania
Pitcairn
Chicago
Coun
W. N. Craven
H. D. Hunter
East
Mr. Craven
Dr. Ford’s Headache Capsules Offer Quick Relief
Ad claims Dr. Ford’s Headache Capsules cure any headache in 20 minutes for 10 cents. W E Bard Drug Co promotes the product with a concise guarantee.
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Ford
Price
W. E. Bard Drug CO
Gus Pehling Reports Life After Death Claim
Gus Pehling, rumored dead or dying in Colorado, cut his brother H R Pehling’s report last night. He says he is not in good shape but hopes to recover in a month or two and be home for the State fair. Bundle work a specialty Longan's Laundry.
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Gus Pehling
Colorado
H. R. Pehling
Hughesville man loses animals to lightning strike
Birch McCurdy of Hughesville reports two of his mules killed by a lightning bolt last night and a fine pony badly injured. A note mentions fancy garments laundered at Longan's.
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Birch McCurdy
Hughesville
Longan’s
Sedalia Captain Garvin Leaves for St Joseph
Captain Lee Garvin, Sedalia catcher and noted gentlemanly player, accepts a $100 plus expenses offer to join the St Joseph team of the Western Association. Garvin departs tonight, with Karl Woods taking over behind the plate and Dick Rohn named captain.
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Lee Garvin
Sedalia
Garvin
St. Joseph
Karl Woods
Kansas City
Dick Rohn
Public Library Moves Ahead of New Building Dedication
The public library will close at 6 pm tomorrow and stay shut until the morning after the dedication of the new building. Moving began today and will take several days with a July 30 evening dedication planned. No fines will be charged for books out during closure.
Baptist Baptism Sparks Near Fight at Pin Hook Bridge
At Hopewell church twelve miles north of Sedalia a baptizing led by Rev Robison and Rev Dodd Thomas sparked tension when Carter Newland's daughter, a Methodist, joined the Baptists. After objections and heated remarks, the minister peeled off his coat and an eruption was averted by his supporters. Thomas is described as believing in muscular Christianity.
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Carter Newland
Baptist Church
Hopewell Baptist Church
Newland
Baptists
Thomas
Newlands
Pin Hook Bridge
Dedication of the New Library
The city will dedicate the new library on Tuesday July 30. Rev E E Clippinger will receive the building for the city as per the late Mayor Crawford's wish. Architect John Lawrence Mauran and librarian F H Crunden will give addresses, with music to follow.
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Sentinel
E. E. Clippinger
Crawford
John Lawrence Mauran
F. H. Crunden
St. Louis
Blair and Kidd Excurison to Nevada For Sedalia Baseball
Blair and Kidd plan an excursion to Nevada next Sunday so Sedalians may watch the Nevada versus Sedalia baseball game. Round trip fare is $1. An exceptionally large crowd is anticipated.
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Messrs
Blair & Kidd
Nevada
Sedalians
Sedalia
Daniel Elected Acting President At Lincoln Institute
Hon. Louis Hoffman of the state board of regents returned from Jefferson City where he attended a board meeting. Prof. Daniel was elected acting president of the Lincoln Institute.
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Louis Hoffman
State Board of Regents
The
Lincoln Institute
Jefferson City
Daniel
Institute
Died Near Otterville Aunt of City Resident
Mrs. Roert Bayne aged 69 died Sunday near Otterville from a complication of diseases. The funeral was held Monday from the Presbyterian church. She was an aunt of Mrs. E. H. Ethridge of this city.
W E Bard Drug Co Advertises 19 Cent Headache Remedy
An old classified note from the W E Bard Drug Co advertises a headache remedy priced at 19 cents, claiming quick relief. The short item tags the vendor and price in a concise storefront style.
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Berger, Mo
Peter Pehl
Try
Orient
Henry Muss
Man
Thirty-eighth United
Serg. Mussman
Janaha
Longan
West
Ern Association
Public Library
Dodd Thomas
Pears
Muscu
Hopewell
Robison
Beaman
Otterville
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