Weather and world notes from Sedalia news page
The item comments on heat, storms, and global events with mentions of Tom Reed Hobson Lord Roberts Baden-Powell Kitchener Buller Redvers, plus references to volcanic activity and a baking in the earth. The piece reflects editorials and syndicated chatter from the era.
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Lord Roberts
England
General Baden-Powell
Lord Kitchener
Sir Redvers-Buller
Kitchener
Mother Nature
Chicago Chronicle
Monopoly debate prompts defense of competition
The Indianapolis Sentinel questions Grosvenor's claim that monopoly should not unjustly raise prices. It asks what stops monopolies from doing so and asserts competition as the remedy, arguing against dispensing with competitive force.
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Grosvenor
Indianapolis Sentinel
American Steel Makers Dominate Global Markets
Manufacturers here claim cost advantages in steel and steel products due to superior labor, organization, mill efficiency, and ample capital. They argue access to raw materials, fuel, and transportation gives them edge over foreign rivals, yielding winning markets worldwide.
Kinder garten aids both rich and poor children
The Indianapolis News notes that the kinder garten benefits extend to both ends of the social spectrum. Poor children enjoy the cheerful rooms and caring teachers, while rich children find relief from early class ennui through structured play and steady activity.
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Indianapolis News
New York Seashore Access Critique Sparks Debate
A regional spokesman argues that New York has failed to provide adequate sea access for its working people, urging more healthful seaside options amid a heat wave.
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New York
Arbuckle Opens Cheap Sea Trips For Working People
A Chicago Chronicle piece praises Arbuckle for offering affordable bathing trips by sea with full living quarters, arguing he serves workers with low wages and modest means while others spend on universities. The essay calls his efforts worthy and timely despite capitalist wealth.
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Chicago Chronicle
Killing of Cowboy by Annie Killdeer at Darling ton
Annie Killdeer a half breed Arapaho squaw is jailed in Darling ton Oklahoma charged with killing Willis Andale a cowboy by binding him to stakes on the prairie and denying water for three days and nights while taunting him. She confessed and awaits trial in September as ranch cowboys fear lynching.
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Willis Andale
Annie Killdeer
Andale
Big X Ranch
Kiowa
Comanche
Killdeer
Annie
Young Andale
Washita Creek
Otoe
Darlington
Sneed
el Reno
Squaw
Foley's Honey and Tar Ness Steeps the Cone
A fragment notes Foley’s Honey and Tar Ness steeping the cone with a blend of herbal tones. The item hints at a tasting or preparation step in a kitchen or shop setting.
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Foley
The Railroads and a Missouri Pacific Grading Row
A gang of Greeks employed by a Missouri Pacific contractor faces possible removal from a grading site. Deputy U S Marshal Morrison aims to seize horses and graders as Timothy J. Mahoney sues Richard C. Cashman in federal court, with an $8 000 bond filed. A medical note warns about bedtime meals and sleep effects on the body from August Ledged Monthly.
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Kansas City Times
Missouri Pacific
United States
Morrison
California
Timothy J. Mahoney
Richard C. Cashman
Mahoney
Nebraska
Pacific Express agrees to file annual reports with Texas
Austin Texas July 25 The Pacific Express company signs a written deal with the railroad commission to send a full annual report of its state and interstate business for 1899 1900 and 1901 Attorney General Bell withdraws his protest against a Texas secretary of state permit for the company to operate in Texas and a sixty day permit is issued If the reports are not received by then the permit will not be renewed
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Austin
Tex
Pacific Express Company
Railroad Commission
Bell
Texas
Fatal Night on Missouri Pacific Train No 126
Jefferson City Press reports a deadly Missouri Pacific collision. Train No 126 derailed at the stock yard while entering a switch to couple two cattle cars, delaying the locomotive for an hour before being struck by another train. The engineer was killed and several crew members injured.
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Missouri Pacific
Jefferson City
Local Laborers and Trades Listed in Greenville Area
The document lists workers including Rosenfield Franklin extra gang Taylor, D Blackstone crusher laborer Sweeney, Ed Zoelling car repairer Sedalia, Horace Miller section laborer Greenville, Henry Hulser bridgeman Reams, L Seaton machinist Denison, George Brosins crusher laborer Chickie Chockie, J Burns lunchman South McAles ter, and A B Gold switchman Greenville.
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Ed Zoelling
Sedalia
Horace Miller
Greenville
Henry Hulser
Bridgeman
Reams
L. Seaton
Denison
George Brosins
Chickie Chockie
J. Burns
Lunchman
South McAlester
Heavy travel to El Reno trains crowded in rush
Travelers to El Reno keep the Katy coaches crowded. All the trains are loaded to suffocation. Tuesday morning the Flyers carried their thirteen coaches and yesterday eleven coaches were needed.
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el Reno
Katy
Flyers
Trains and Staff Movements Describe Local Rail Work
Missouri Pacific brakemen A L Cain and B R Cromley lay off while switch engine 201 is in shop for repairs and brakeman McCarthy resumes his run. Katy Hospital doctor F L Morse improves after illness. Higginsville Switching engine .3 in MP shops for repairs. Katy ran an excursion to Nevada for a sham battle. MP dispatcher E C Barrett is sick. Will Cromer performs duties. M J Crottey may resign for a better Illinois railroad position.
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Missouri Pacific
A. L. Cain
B. R. Cromley
F. L. Morse
Katy Hospital
Higginsville
Katy
Nevada
E. C. Barrett
Will Cromer
M. J. Crottey
Ilinois
Bedtime Luncheons for Thin Nervous People
It was formerly thought that food taken at bedtime created indigestion and bad dreams. A light, nourishing repast at night is often helpful for thin nervous people, though very heavy meals should be avoided before sleep.
Drought Persists as Farmers Buy Wheat and Straw Ricks
The Lookout Missouri region endures continued drought with occasional showers. Farmers purchase wheat and nearby straw ricks while local residents travel for visits. Notables note recoveries from measles and a funeral at Union cemetery. An ice cream social at Memorial church raises funds and invites all.
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George W. Farley
Memorial Church
Soldier enlistment drive for Alaska service outlined
William F Mitchell of Pettis county enlists in the coast artillery today. Captain Blakely in charge of the recruiting station receives orders to enlist men for the Seventh U S infantry for Alaska service. Applicants arrive daily, many rejected for failing medical exams.
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William F. Mitchell
Pettis County
Coast Artillery
Blakely
Seventh U. S. Infantry
Alaska
Ex-Lamonte Man John McConnell Dies in St Louis
John McConnell formerly of Lamonte died in St Louis Tuesday night. Funeral held today. He leaves a wife and several children. Mr L F Fessenden of this city, a brother in law of the deceased, is in St Louis to attend the funeral.
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John McConnell
Lamonte
St. Louis
L. F. Fessenden
Death at Longwood in Longwood area
Mrs. Peter Hay died last night at 6 of paralysis near Longwood. She was about 65, leaving a husband four daughters and three sons. Funeral held this afternoon at 4 at Miller's chapel.
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Peter Hay
Longwood
Miller’s Chapel
Sedalia Military Band Concert At Forest Park Attracts Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the Sedalia Military band concert at Forest park Wednesday evening. Car capacity was tested again as the event drew many attendees. Half of the proceeds go to the benefit fund for Miss Fannie Annan injured at the shoe factory.
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Sedalia
Forest Park
Fannie Annan
Pan American Exposition Excursion Fare to Buffalo
Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition from April 30 with return within 15 days at a fare plus one third. A special One Fare Plus $1 round trip rate applies, tickets valid for travel to Buffalo until midnight on the 10th day after sale.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Buffalo
Oddment sale continues with repricing of rummage items
The Oddment sale proceeds after the rummage sale with many items slashed to a third to a half of usual price. Example: children's parasols reduced to 25 cents from 79 cents original, with smaller items now under value.
Women’s Nainsook Night Gowns Offered
Advertises women s nainsook night gowns priced from 1.25 to 2.50 with short sleeves and a low French neck. Describes the cool, dainty fabric and roomy full cut, noting the night gowns are easy to wear and comfortable.
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Nainsook
Women’s Neckwear: New Styles for This Season
Fashion note highlights a variety of neckwear including turnovers, tong ties, sailor collars in muslin lawns and silk. Prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar 25 cents for turnovers and long ties, 89 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents for sailor collars in pique and linen.
Still Good Variety of Dimities and Blues Featured
The notice highlights a wide range of dimities and blues advertised as lasting two or three days. It promises quality selections not offered in small lots and praises the current bargain as among the season’s best.
Chicago Great Western offers full information and connections
The Chicago Great Western Railway promotes its low rates and superior equipment. An illustrated folder maps Buffalo and Exposition grounds, lists hotels, and provides train connections and other data. Contacts include J P Elmer, 113 Adams St, Chicago. Also includes notice of Pehl's Private Stock whiskey sold bottled at the distillery with a guarantee and return policy.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Buffalo
Exposition Grounds
J. P. Elmer
Adams Street
Chica
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