Farris trial weathered by Kelley letters and political bets
Jefferson City July 27. The Farris boodle trial looms as Mrs. Kelley plans to prove Lee’s cruelty with letters while her husband is in Canada. Attorneys Jordan and Clardy join Missouri Pacific figures as Crow and others brace for heated court clashes and possible political leverage. Senator Farris faces potential prison and a resumed Senate bid looms amid public interest. Joe Shannon travels from Kansas City to cover proceedings.
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Jefferson City
Farris
Lee
Kelley
Lette
Morton Jourdan
Cardwell
Jourdan
Missouri Pacific
Mort Clard
Geneal
Clardy
Mort Jourdan
Pope
Tom Luckett
Crow
Bill” Phelps
Senate
Bradley
Warrensburg
Parris
Assembly
Missouri
Dhance
Joe Shannon
Kansas City
Phelps Outfit
Phelps
Shannon
Oglesby
Modern Methods Aim to Reform Vatican Leadership
Rome on July 27 reports Cardinal Gibbons being urged to lead pre conclave talks on modernizing Vatican administration. The proposal includes apportioning cardinalships by national Catholic populations to reduce Italy’s sway. A high requiem mass for the late Pontiff was held at St John Lateran with Cardinal Satolli presiding.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Vatican
Italy
College of Cardinals
Pontiff
St. John Lateran
Cardinal Satolli
Youth Conductor Crushed in Sedalia Street Car Incident
Fred Gresham seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Uriah Gresham of East Fourteenth street was crushed between bumpers as a street car started suddenly at Sedalia Car Barns He suffered severe leg injuries including a possible amputation and remained in critical condition with heavy blood loss and faint prospects of recovery. He had recently left the Hail and Cannon Dry Goods firms to work for the street railway. Doctors treated him at the scene then at home and he remained unconscious into the afternoon.
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Fred Gresham
Uriah Gresham
East Fourteenth Street
Sedalia
T! Companys
Ea Ninth Street
Gresham
McVey
Mr. Stone
Allen
Motorman Stone
Young Gresham
Stone
Hail Dry Goods Company
Cannon Dry Goods Company
Courtroom Team Faces Jury Selection in High Profile Case
Mr Jourdan will be aided by Attorney Joe Shannon in securing a wise and just jury. Attorney General Crow will act against Farris, with long time friends Crow and Phelps hoping their bond remains intact and Crow and Shannon maintain smooth relations despite developments this week.
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Jourdan
Joe Shannon
Crow
Farris
Phelps
Shannon
Cotton Mills Close Down Due to High Raw Material Costs
Fall River mills halt operations for a week starting today. Seventeen cotton mills idle, twelve thousand workers furloughed, wage loss estimated at one million dollars. High raw material prices cited as the cause.
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Fall River
Mass
Failures Reported On Stock Exchange
The failure of E. and Hooley and Company was announced on the stock exchange this morning. The firm, only a year old, was somewhat prominent. Shares weakened generally as the announcement spread, and for twenty minutes declined sharply before a rapid rally.
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New York
E. &. Hooley and Company
Stock Exchange
Hooley and Company
Bassett & Company Fails in Boston Stock Exchange
William Bassett & Company members of the Boston and New York Stock Exchanges failed here today in Boston.
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Boston
William Bassett & Company
New York
King's Brother to Be Governor General
London July 27 The Duke of Connaught brother of King Edward is rumored to succeed Lord Tennent as governor general of Australia in the near future.
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King
Scrippe-McRae Press Association
London
Duke of Connaught
Edward
Lord Tennison
Australia
Indictments Against Missouri Legislators Challenged in Court
Attorneys for Senators Farris and Smith demurred to the indictment claiming it is vague and fails to charge illegal acts as legislative members with Kelly the alleged bribe giver. Judge Hazel hears the demurrer as to Farris and Smith while Senator Sullivan faces a motion to quash. Arguments continue in Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City
Circuit Court
Hazel
Frank Farris
Charles Smith
Pope
Kelly
Sullivan
Summer Resort Hotel Burned at Nagshead
The Nagshead hotel at a North Carolina ocean resort was totally destroyed by fire this morning. One hundred forty guests lost everything and are being cared for by the life saving station. Mrs. John Lowe, wife of the proprietor, died in the fire. The site is historically tied to Sir Walter Raleigh's colonial visit.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Norfolk
Nagshead
North Carolina Ocean
John Lowe
Walter Raleigh
Europe
Death from a rupture. Isaac Smith dies at 26
Isaac Smith 26, a Black man, died Sunday night at his home on West Pettis street after a short illness. Death was due to a rupture. The body was shipped to Smithton this morning for burial.
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Isaac Smith
West Pettis Street
Smithton
Hoffman and Son Move Insurance Offices to 507 Ohio
F E Hoffman and his son Fred relocate their insurance business from the Hoffman building to 507 Ohio street. Alderman P G Stafford also moves to the same location. Dr W M Carter the dentist plans to occupy the vacated Hoffman offices.
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F. E. Hoffman
Fred
Hoffman
Ohio Street
P. G. Stafford
The July Economy Sale Promotion
The notice touts a midyear sale focusing on low prices from existing stock. It claims goods are reliable despite deep discounts and notes two annual periods when stock is forced to the lowest point to clear unseasonable fall stock.
Women's Tailored Suits Sell Off In Reduced Lot
Broken lots of women’s tailored suits offered at deep reductions. Etamines Cheviots and Venetian cloths feature puff sleeves broad cuffs and coordinated jackets skirts with matching trim. Examples show price cuts from seven fifty to twenty dollars off original prices.
Remnants of Colored Wash Dress Goods
A note promotes remnants of colored wash dress goods offered at half price or less. It explains a skirt or waist length remnant holds value for the next customer, stressing not to overlook these seasonally desirable pieces.
Trimmed Hats Offer Bargains at Hat Store
A hat shop advertises daily specials with emphasis on visual appeal and price tickets. The copy urges visitors to see hats in person for convincing bargains.
Foot Note on Trade Leadership and Local Goods
A concise remark on how competition drives business. The text argues that the best quality goods and timely delivery secure the most customers, noting everyday groceries and services as the key to trade success. It emphasizes the bread left at doors and the value of reliable supply.
Brokers Bring Cotton Back From France For Higher New York Prices
The French liner La Bretagne carried 559 bales to Havre and brought them back to New York after a price rise overseas. Shippers reshipped the cargo to New York, expecting greater profits than selling abroad.
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France
New York
la Bretagne
Police Court Fines For Intoxication
In police court this morning Roy Hunter and James Thomas were fined five dollars each for intoxication.
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Roy Hunter
James Thomas
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Boodle Gang
Divide College
Scripps McRae Press Association
J.D. Hail Dry Goods CO
Havre
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