Zinc strike widens Sedalia mining hopes
In Sedalia Northwest area Barnard and Graham report a rich paying zinc ore strike. A two month effort with day and night shifts near Johnson Street West of Grand Avenue has yielded promising results with shale containing jack. developers plan further ore development before shipping while authorities note potential for regional mining growth.
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Messrs
Barnard, Graham
Sedalia
Northwest
Mesdames Smith and Cotton
L. M. Barnard
J. W. Graham
Johnson Street
Grand Avenue
Raymond
Joplin
Sentinel
Sedalia Outing Party Survives cyclone near Cole Camp
A Sedalia group returning from a summer trip near Cole Camp survived a cyclone that wrecked tents and gear. Leaders E M Stafford W M Johns W B Shirk and George Mackey along with Robert Johns Linn Igenfritz and Misses Margaret Johns Laura Morey Ada Cormany Stella Weyer faced drenching and tree damage before farmer M A Hill sheltered them in his home. No injuries reported and tents largely ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Camp
Messrs
Mesdames
E. M. Stafford
W.M. Johns
W. B. Shirk
George Mackey
Robert Johns
Linn
Igenfritz
Margaret Johns
Laura Morey
Ada Cormany
Fort Scott
Stella Weyer
St. Louis
M. A. Hill
Dr Ford's Headache Capsules Promise Quick Cure
W E Bard Drug Co promotes Dr Ford's Headache Capsules claiming cure for any headache in twenty minutes at a price of ten cents. The ad emphasizes fast relief and low cost from the Bard company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Price
W. E. Bard Drug CO
A. O. U. W. Supreme Lodge meets in Buffalo
Buffalo June 14 The finance committee reports year ending May 31 1901 receipts 94481 disbursements 77471 showing assets over liabilities 197297. Delegates spent the afternoon and evening at the Pan American exposition.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Securing Right of Way for Road to Cole Camp Nearing
Governor Bolte reports progress on securing the right of way between here and Cole Camp. Nearly all land from Versailles to the Benton county line is secured. If Benton County farmers cooperate, the contract to let will be issued in a few days.
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Bolte
Here
Cole Camp
Versailles
Benton County
Versailles Statesman
Arris Case Proceeds as Defense Rest Calls Noted Witnesses
The Arris murder case moves forward with the state resting at 1 40 pm and the defense beginning. Frank Kell testified while Lizzie Petty claimed Laura King provoked the conflict. William Farris testified he acted in self defense after Laura King attacked with a butcher knife and blocked by Lizzie Petty and Maria Warren.
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Jackson
James Ellis
Farris
Maria Warren
Florence Jackson
Laura King
Lizzie Petty
Frank Kell
Brown’s
East Sedalia
Kell
Osage Street
Main
Laura
King Woman
King
William Farris
Frank
William Young
Walter Agee
Mr. Agee
Harry Sinnett
C. C. Kelly
J. H. Bowron
A. L. Shortridge
Cashman
Witness testifies in ax murder case detailing sequence
Mrs. Maria Warren testified that Farris pursued Laura King with an ax during the room chase. King backed toward the door as Warren saw Farris strike King in the forehead, cleaving the skull. Warren identified the ax and described subsequent events, while the audience smiled at the account.
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Maria Warren
Farris
Laura King
Jury hears doctor describe injuries in Lee death case
On Thursday proceedings centered on the examination of Mrs. Warren with Dr. Cowan taking the stand to testify about the injuries that caused Laura King's death. The testimony aimed to establish the nature and severity of the injuries in the ongoing case.
Street Fair Plan Underway in Boonville
Mr. Lionberger of Boonville promotes a fall street fair to be held in Boonville, with activity noted by the Marshall Democrat-News.
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Lionberger
Boonville
Marshall Democrat-News
Two Cars of Stock Shipped by W H Oglesby
W H Oglesby of Lamonte sent two cars of fine hogs to St. Louis on Thursday in a commerce update highlighting livestock shipments from Kansas.
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W. H. Oglesby
Lamonte
St. Louis
Fast Mail No 7 Records Best Punctuality in U S
Government report to General Mail Agent O L Teachout states Missouri Pacific train No 7 the early morning fast mail between St. Louis and Kansas City is the most punctual fast mail train in the United States. General Superintendent Clark is elated that No 7 consistently arrives on time day after day month after month.
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O. L. Teachout
Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Kansas City
United
Clark
No. 7
Hospital Arrivals and Railroad Officials Return
List of workers arriving at hospitals including James Merrell Denison pile driver W G Jameson Dallas switchman Will Jones Chickie Chockie George Slocum Chickie Chockie J C Fike Denison brakeman W N Carlton Denison fireman Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain vice president Warner from Colorado and back to headquarters. Harding travels west via Missouri Pacific.
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James Merrell
Denison
W. G. Jameson
Dallas
Will Jones
Crusher
Chickie
George Slocum
Chickie Chockie
J. C. Fike
W. N. Carlton
Warner
Missouri Pacific
Iron
Missouri Kansas Texas VP and GM Allen Returns from South Carolina
Vice President and General Manager Allen of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad returned to headquarters yesterday after a trip to South Carolina.
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Allen
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
South Carolina
Trains Crews Pay and Layoffs Across Rail Lines
Katy railroad brakemen and conductors take layoff turns as pay schedules shift. Lexington branch conductor Lafferty recalled Shriners special from Kansas City to St Louis. A Dallas switchman, W G Jameson, shot in left hand and knee while riding a switch engine. treated at Katy hospital. Missouri Pacific pay delays noted and workers return from layoff. several machinists and extra conductors also on layoff.
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M. V. Burnap
Katy
Tapp and
Parish
Garwin
Lafferty
Lexington
Shriners
Kansas City
St. Louis
W. G. Jameson
Dallas
Texas
F. Greenstreet
Missouri Pacific Railway
Missouri Pacific
Western Division
Fred Zimmerschied
Barnes
D. Hardy
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Graham
Raymond Or
Barnard & Graham
J. N. Dalby
Messrs. Barnard and Graham
Longan
A. O. U. W. Supreme Lodge
Arris
STATE
Mur
Der
McCluney
Bourdin
Rush
Kelly
Petty
Mrs. Petty
Lizzie
Mrs. Warren
Mr. Cashman
Shortridge
Bouldin
Lizzie Pet
Officer Bould
West Witcher
J. F. M. Counce
Fast Mail
Pacific
UAL
United States
Burlington
And
New York
Chockie
Vic Kinsey
Longan’s
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