Farmer Davisson Found Dead After Self Inflicted Wound
A Pettis county farmer C A Davisson 240 acre Green Ridge area was found dead by his son Haze early morning. The coroner ruled death by self inflicted wound with gun and iron rod notes. Family fate linked to ill health and financial reverses. The article notes unrelated international diplomacy about a peace conference and armistice planning.
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C. A. Davisson
Green Ridge
Haze Davisson
Davisson
O. W. Clafbaugh
James Vaughn
Thomas Mill
Deceaser
Pettis County
Washington Not Chosen for Meeting Site
Washington was not selected as the meeting location with neither Japan nor Russia indicating a preference for the city as the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Russia
Peace Conference Set After Roosevelt Mediation
President Roosevelt brokered preliminary peace talks between Russia and Japan. Russia and Japan accept his proposal though place and plenipotentiaries are still being decided. Cassini and Takahira confer with Roosevelt. dates and venue remain under consideration.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Count Cassini
Kogoro Takahira
Russia
Japan
Nox
Meyer
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Texas Battleship Theoretically Sunk Off Fort Monroe
The Fort Monroe coast artillery says that at about 3 am the battleship Texas and two other ships under Admiral Dickens appeared off the fort and were theoretically sunk. Dickens aimed lighter craft up the Potomac and used heavier ships against the fort.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Washington
Fort Monroe
Excursion Train Ditches En Route to Confederate Reunion
An excursion train carrying visitors to a Confederate reunion left the rails while en route to Louisville. No injuries reported. Rescue crews responded as the train derailed along the line, investigation underway into track conditions and cause.
Tax dispute over tribal levy sparks presidential push
President and delegates pressed a tax demand while the secretary and president reached agreement on the tribal levy. The dispute centered on how the tax would be assessed and collected, with officials signaling a formal accord after talks.
Embarrassing talk at Interior over Creek tax refunds
Indian Territory merchants pressed for a bond compromise to avoid tribal tax and hoped for refunds if the Supreme Court ruled in their favor. Secretary Clendening told delegates the money would be returned if the decision went their way. Delegates left Washington shaken by the heated exchange and planned to seek an orator for a Kansas City dinner.
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White House
Supreme Court
Interior Department
E. N. Clendening
Kansas City
Opening night charms at Sedalia carnival attract crowds
A lengthy eyewitness account describes a bustling opening at the Eagles carnival in Sedalia featuring Parker Amusement Co displays, a Ferris wheel, trained animals, and multiple acts. Crowds flocked to rides and shows, with few incidents beyond a lone arrest near the Pike entrance.
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Tyrolean Alps
Peggy
Paris
Parker
Parker Amusement Company
Sedalia
W. H. Cloney
Robert Fitzpatrick
Pike
Barnes-Kemn Clothing Company
Cohen
Robertson
Hail & Kibby Dry Goods
Train wreck near Golden Gate injures many. two dead
A special east bound passenger train from St. Louis on the Southern railway was ditched near Golden Gate NL. Three coaches overturned. The engineer and fireman were killed. A relief train was sent from Princeton, Ind, and passengers were en route to the Confederate reunion.
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Louisville
Southern Railway
St. Louis
Golden Gate
Firman
Princeton
Ind
WANT PRIVATE QUARTERS FOR LADIES MUSICAL CLUB
The Ladies Music Club considers new private quarters to provide exclusive space beyond existing rest rooms. The club has prospered and built up property including a $1,000 piano and $500 in music, creating a need for secure, dedicated premises.
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Ladies’ Musical Club
Rothschild Scion Die. Vienna Editor Reports Death
Baron Mathaniel Rothschild, brother of the Vienna Rothschild head, is dead. He had suffered ill health for years and spent winters in the Arabian desert under guard by Arab tribes.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Vienna
Baron Mathaniel Rothschild
Rothschild
Arabian Desert
Young Fairbanks Runs Down a Woman in Indianapolis
Fred Fairbanks son of the vice president struck Mrs. Georgia Ebersole with his car in Indianapolis. He says the woman stepped from a trolley car in front of his machine. The incident occurred this morning and left the victim pain fully injured.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Indianapolis
Ind
Fred Fairbanks
Georgia Ebersole
Fairbanks
Weather outlook: showers and storms this Wednesday
Partly cloudy conditions give way to showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday with a cooler afternoon. A cooler night follows and northwest areas see the strongest activity.
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North West
Miss Friemel Carnival Queen Crowned in Spirited Contest
A spirited Miss Friemel Carnival Queen contest crowned a winner amid festive pageantry. Local residents supported the pageant with enthusiastic crowds and closely watched judging in the carnival hall.
Will Be Crowned Wednesday in Eagles Carnival Queen Contest
Miss Dollie Friemel won the queen contest with 19 5712 votes after a late surge, ahead of Miss Mamie Baley and Miss Mabe Cross. The crowning will be in front of the coliseum after a street parade led by Parker band on Ohio avenue. The court includes maid of honor Miss Hilda Katzer and others.
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Friemel
Hilda Katzer
Coliseum
Parker
Ohio Avenue
Main
Ohio Streets
Kennedy
Jule Schmid
Louise McDonald
Miss Friemel
L. E. Friemel
Sedalia
Dollie Friemel
Mamie Baley
Mabe Cross
Lucile Tanner
Appeal Denied in Rice Murder Case Proceedings
Albany June 13 The court of appeals denied ex Senator Hill's request for re argument in Lawyer Albert Patricks murder of William Marsh Rice case The electrocution date likely to be set this afternoon Patrick and counsel vow to press all legal avenues to save the condemned man from execution
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New York Court of Appeals
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
Wisconsin G A R encampment opens in La Crosse with Blackmar guest
All arriving trains deliver scores of G A R veterans and affiliated society members to La Crosse for the Wisconsin G A R encampment. General Blackmar of Boston, commander in chief, is the guest of honor as the two day event begins.
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Veterans’ Organization of Wisconsin
Blackmar
Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
Augusta Swedish Lutheran Synod Holds Large Convention
The annual meeting of the Augusta Swedish Lutheran Synod of America opens in Stanton Ja with about five hundred delegates from the United States and Canada. The session, lasting ten days, is regarded as highly important with many vital questions to be decided.
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Lutheran Synod of America
United States
Canada
Death of Major E. A. Burke in Honduras
News from Honduras reports the death of Major E. A. Burke former Louisiana state treasurer and promoter of the Louisiana cotton states exposition. His defalcation forced him to flee overseas years ago and live in exile.
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Louisiana
Honduras
Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Mobile
Ala
E. A. Burke
Fiddling Bob Taylor Announces U S Senate Bid
Nashville June 13 former governor and noted lecturer Bob Taylor announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat held by incumbent Carmack who is seeking re election.
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Bob
Sena
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Nashville
Tenn
Bob” Taylor
Tennessee
United States
Carmack
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Con T. Kennedy
Captain Cardona
Mile
Marie
Spitfire
Mat Wheeler
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Katzer
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