Defense Closes Stand in West Trial with Key Witnesses
The defense nears its end as detectives and railway witnesses present sharp testimony against Jas L West. Key figures include Mrs West arriving with Congressman Loyd and city marshal brother, while gunfire near the engine and express car is detailed by W W Kay and Jos F Manning before a page four continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James West
Shelbyville
Loyd
West
Chicks
Tom Furlong
Steele
Furlong
W. W. Kay
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
Independence
Lexington
Kay
Jim West
Defendent
Shane
Fur
Santa Fe
Frisco
Revival in Katy Railroad Shops Prepares for 10 Hour Days
Wm OHerin reports Katy shops in Springfield will resume operations with full force on a ten hour schedule starting Monday July 5th. A large amount of repair work is available to keep workers busy into autumn, with about 50 more men to be hired. Several local workers report illnesses injuries and accidents among the new crew. In Terre Haute Mayor Steeg delivers to the Commercial Club a Brotherhood of Trainmen request to move headquarters from Peoria to the city, seeking 5000 square feet, favorable deposit terms and printing services for a 100 page monthly magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. O’herin
Katy
Terre Haute
Ind
Steeg
Commercial Club
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Peoria
Brotherhood of Fireman
Governor Stephens as Delegate at Large
The Jefferson City Tribune reports Gov. Stephens aims to be a delegate at large to the national convention and may retire to private life in St. Louis. Supporters expect his selection despite some opposition as the custom remains, with work hours and staffing likely to rise into July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City Tribune
Stephens
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dog Appears to Court Death by Lying on Streetcar Tracks
A fine Shepherd dog owned by Mrs. Lyons drew crowds at the Third and Ohio corner yesterday afternoon by repeatedly lying in front of moving street cars. The animal seemed to court death, slinking away when driven off, only to return before the next car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Third and
Ohio
Railroad earnings in June week two show mixed results
The Big Four lines earned 289 779 dollars 26 cents in the second week of June, up 10 747 dollars 18 cents from last year. Fifty three roads report 6 532 145 dollars for the first week in June versus 7 469 029 last year, down 636 884 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeak & Ohio
Missouri Pacific
Hospital Arrivals in Denison Reported
E M Richardson a section laborer from Denison treated for an abscess on the right wrist and Wade Hodge a section laborer from Denison treated for a laceration on the right leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schafer
Crusher
C. C. Parr
Hillsboro
W. H. Parkey
Atoka
W. H. Hancock
Denison
D. P. Hodge
Extra Gang
Coal Gate
Jno. Lynch
Bridgeman
Ft. Scott
Chas. O’rohrer
Parsons
Vere Shafer
Chickie Chockie
E. M. Richardson
Wade Hodge
Leeper Proposes Revamped G A R and 1900 Reunion
A. B. Leeper of Awanero NL urges renaming the G A R to Army and Navy of the Republic and opening membership to all past present and future fighters. He also proposes a joint 1900 reunion of the G A R United Confederate Veterans Sons of Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans. Dr E C Evans named commissioner for Broadway Presbyterian to attend a Presbytery meeting over Rev Cain’s resignation and possible move to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Leeper
Awanero
G.A.R
Army
Navy of
Republic
Leeper
G. A
E. C. Evans
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Rev. Cain
Cain
Chicago
Mrs May Hisey Visits Brother in City
Mrs May Hisey of Olathe Kansas is in the city for a visit with her brother the Reverend F L Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Hisey
Olathe, Kas
City
Rev F_L Cook
Gates Murder Arrest Rumors Stir Missouri Case Doubts
Reports from Shawnee Oklahoma say Alexander Jester alias W H Hill has been arrested in Missouri for the May 2 1871 killing of Gilbert Gates near Mexico Missouri. His sister Mary Street claims a God prompted confession and recounts years of burden and guilt. Special tax rules detail July 1 filings and rate changes for annual business sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Shawnee
Alexander Jester
W. H. Hill
Gilbert Gates
Mexico
Missouri
Remodeling contract let for Wood’s Opera House
The contract for remodeling Wood’s Opera House will be let next week with preference to home labor if bids are close to the lowest. Dr. Wood will require home labor in any case. Plans include a new steam heating system, relieving previous heating shortages for Sedalia’s amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Tobacco Makers And Dealers Tax Status In 1899
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue ruled that individuals operating as tobacco or cigar manufacturers or leaf tobacco dealers for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 1899 and continuing business after that date are subject to tax obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Excursion to Fairmount Park Proves Big Success
About nine hundred passengers from a Christian Sunday school trip to Fairmount Park Kansas City returned at 5 45 PM. The 8 15 AM start reached 11 15 AM with free attractions including Lenge s Military band and Miss Cora Beckwith s world class swimming display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount Park
Kansas City
Park
Fairmont Park
Lenge
Cora Beckwith
Change in Missouri Democrat plant and Independent switch
The Boonville plant formerly owned by the Missouri Democrat, used by Lucien B. Wright to publish the Independent, was last Friday transferred to John Cosgrove as attorney to re establish the Missouri Democrat. Wright will continue the Independent with other material purchased for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
The
Missouri Democrat
Lucien B. Wright
Independent
John Cosgrove
Frisco Official Vows to Stop Missouri Train Robber Joke
The Frisco railroad’s general superintendent R R Hammond stated it is novelty to send a train robber to the penitentiary in Missouri and that the joke about being robbed in Missouri will pause for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
R. R.hammond
Frisco
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Jas, L
Perad
John Grimshaw
Jos. F. Manning
Secret Service
Springfield
R. T
Drovher and
Nister
Alex Jester
Lord
Jester
Wilson
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