Gutke and Kelly Indicted Amid Boodle Confessions
St Louis reports Gutke and Kelly surrendering to police over boodle ties. Butler suspected of imminent assassination risk as his bondsmen turn against him. Gutke’s grand jury testimony signals further evidence from Kelly and other intermediaries in the bribery scheme. Dowie arrives in Chicago en route to Zion City. Staats acquitted in whisky case. Elizabeth Roley weds James McFarland in Carlton Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Gutke
Grand
Gutke
Kelly
Combine
Edward Butler
Charles Kelly
Julius Lehmann
Butler
Sedalia Delegates Drum Corps Holds First Postreorg Drill
The Sedalia Delegates Drum Corps, newly reorganized, met at the market house last night for their initial drill. The roster includes L. E. Frie mel Jr, Ed Hansam, Roscoe Palmer, Jee, Ed Brill, Luther Campbell, Leonard Glenn, Emil Clark, Courtney Woods, Dell Shields, Wid Martin, Herman Egdorff, Bremmer, Stewart, George Bradfield, Graham, Saunders, Charles Kelk, Albert Fitch, and Harvey Hale. A bugle corps accompanies the group with Otto Raiffeisen, Louis Quigley, Robert Estill, Earl Castle, Williams, Trembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Market House
L. E. Friemel, Jr
Ed Hansam
Roscoe Palmer
Jee
Ed Brill
Luther Campbell
Leonard Glenn
Emil Clark
Courtney Woods
Dell Shields
Wid Martin
Herman Egdorff
Bremmer
Stewart
George Bradfield
Graham
Saunders
Charles Kelk
Albert Fitch
Harvey Hale
Otto Raiffeisen
Louis Quigley
Robert Estill
Earl Castle
Williams and
Trembly
Prohibition Platform Denounces Two Parties Over Liquor Question
The national Prohibition convention chaired by Wolfenbarger in Indianapolis adopts a platform denouncing Republican and Democratic leaders for neglecting liquor issues. It calls for anti liquor traffic methods, six planks, and defenses of public rights against capital and labor. It favors initiative and referendums, arbitration of international disputes, reform of divorce laws, and suppression of polygamy and the social evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Indianapolis
Ind
Wolfenbarger
Sensational Elopement Shocks Vine City Society
Richard Keith Jr of Kansas City secretly wed Miss Bess Hudson of Boonville Missouri. Reports say the marriage occurred Tuesday night in Boonville with unconfirmed details, while Keith claims he left his bride behind. The couple’s engagement spanned five years and families on both sides were reportedly aware. Keith is 21, Hudson 20, both connected to local business circles. The four prominent figures Stone Dockery Clark and de Armond are mentioned as the fortunate and famous quartet.
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Boonville
The
Sentinel
D. W. Jones
Richard Keith, Jr
R. H. Keith
Central Coal and Coke Company
Thirty-third Street
Baltimore Avenue
Richard, Jr
Kansas City
Keith
Hudson
H. P. Hudson
Missouri Democrats Elect Delegates in Joplin Convention
The Joplin Missouri convention chose delegates for the National convention led by James T. Lloyd as permanent chairman. Major selections included Senator William J. Stone and Governor A. M. Dockery with Champ Clark and D. A. DeArmond also prominent. The vote totals showed strong support for harmony as Folk’s name drew cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Stone
A. M. Dockery
Champ Clark
D. A. DeArmond
R. B. Oliver
Cane Girardeau
David DeArmond
James T. Lloyd
Folk
Congress
Missouri
Senator Cockrell
Committee On Resolutions
Democratic Party
National Congress
United States Senate
Francis Marion Cockrell
United States
Timatum to Europatein cheers and cries of approval
Readable fragments show public reaction with cheers and cries of approval. The text references Timatum and Europatein, hinting at a political or ceremonial moment with mixed expressions from spectators. No clear names, dates, or locations are provided to identify parties or outcomes.
Kuropatkin Faces Ultimatum and Kuroki Advances
Reports from Tokio and Liao Yang describe a planned Japanese ultimatum to Kuropatkin after Port Arthur and continued General Kuroki advance toward Liao Yang. Authorities cite heavy bombardment and risking renewed bloodshed, while Missouri Democratic resolutions praise Dockery and Cockrell and urge road funding. Senator Vest clarifies he has not sought a convention delegation.
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Liao Yang
Oyama
Kuropatkig
Kuropatkin
Tokio
Kuroki
Hai Cheng
Choir Guild Lawn Social at Calvary Church
The Choir Guild will host a lawn social on the Calvary church lawn Thursday evening offering ice cream and cake for 15 cents. Proceeds support guild activities and church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choir Guild
Calvary Church
Charles Pudry Adds W P White To Plaza Barber Shop
Charles Pudry announces the hiring of W P White a former Sedalian and former Joplin worker to assist at the Plaza barber shop. White brings experienced skill and will provide prompt efficient service to all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pudry
W. P. White
Joplin
Plaza
Ware Resignation Rumors Circulate Over Pension Chief
Pension Commissioner Eugene F. Ware has given up his Washington lease and rumors persist that his resignation is in the hands of the President. The chatter has circulated for some time, though no official word has been issued.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Eugene F. Ware
Mr. Ware
The
Presi
Ladies' Missionary Society Postponed Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Missionary Society of the First Christian Church is postponed due to a union meeting in the tent. The society will reconvene one week later on Friday July 8 at the home of Mesdames Smith and Cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Mesdames Smith and Cotton
Summer Dress Fabrics at Bargain Prices for Fourth of July
Pick from wash fabrics priced well below worth including batistes satin damask waistings satin striped lawns cotton voiles and linen waistings. White grounds with floral patterns and subtle color accents set off shirtwaist suits and evening wear.
Russian Vladivostok squadron raids Gen San Korea
The Vladivostok squadron attacked Gen San in Korea early this morning marking its third raid from Vladivostok along the Japanese coast. It destroyed troop transports encountered on the raid as it pressed along the coast of Korea.
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Tokio
Gen San
Korea
Vladivostock
Combatants Financed Disturbing the Peace Case
W R Mullens and Joe Chandler were arrested by Constable James C Connor and arraigned before Justice M A Ayres on disturbing the peace. Each was fined 1 dollar and costs after a morning fracas in which shovels rocks and other missiles were used. The dispute included a heated exchange of words.
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W. R. Mullens
Joe Chandler
James C. Connor
Court of Justice
M. A. Ayres
Underswear Sale Attracts Noted Women Shoppers
Dozens of women tested samples from seven groups in the suit department. Garments were chosen for washing durability and fine tailoring. Sale prices ranged from 25c to 1.48, with original values up to 2.50.
25c Silk Bargain for Fifty Cent Grade
Nearly all colors available in the 50c grade silk bunch. The store’s standard quality remains soft and cool. Ideal for shirtwaists kimonos dressing sacques and traveling robes. 25c from 50c.
Pongee and Taffeta Coats Reduced For End of Season
Cold weather pushes shoppers toward wraps as pongee and taffeta coats go on sale. Silk summer wraps remain light yet protective while end of season reductions slash prices from $10 to $25 on several styles. Three quarter lengths drop from 25 to 16.50 with features shirred cords piping and button trimming.
Negro man named Nelson James admits stealing silk skirts
Nelson James colored, arrested by Constable James C. Conner on petit larceny charges after two silk dress skirts were found on him to be sold at a second hand store. He admits the skirts were stolen from Mary Johnson a colored resident of Quincy Illinois. Also this morning Mrs S J White received a $1000 insurance payment check connected to her late husband in Crescent Tent No 4 Knights of the Maccabees.
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Elizabeth Roley
James McFarland
Carlton, Minn
Nelson James
James C. Conner
James
Franklin
Mary Johnson
Quincy, Il
S. J. White
Crescent Tent No
Knights of the Maccabees
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Will
St. Louis
Charles A
Boodler
John O’brien
Chicago
John Alexander
Dowie
Zion City
E. F. Staats
Flambeau Club
Promibition
Cold Water Party
Jones Wires
Richard Keath, Jr
Bess Hudson
Boonville, Mo
Stone, Dockery, Clark and
DE Armond
BIG Four
Congressman Lloyd
Joplin, Mo
Timatum
Europatein
Vance
Council of
Port Arthur
West
Sweet Springs
Vest
Lawn Social
Ware
Dent
Batiste
Tered
India
Hail.g
Kibby Dry Goods Company
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