Offer of Free Library Sites in Sedalia Advised
Mesdames Smith and Cotton propose donating the old Jay Gould hotel lots at Main and Lamine for a new Sedalia library. They urge reclaiming Main Street with a central, accessible site near hotels, the post office, and streetcar routes to attract business and reflect community generosity.
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The
Sentinel
New York
Sedalia
Main Street
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Battery of New York
Broadway
D. H. Smith
S. H. Beiler
Mr. Glass
W. E. Bard
Jay Gould Hotel
Main and
Lamine
Missing City Man Garner Feared Gone With Widow Aldredge
Mrs. Garner, left with two children, reports her husband Henry J. Garner disappeared after borrowing $1.60 and helping a widow move. Garner and the widow and her two children allegedly left town together near 1308 South Ohio, with tickets to Kansas City. Mrs. Garner vows to continue washing for a living and refuses to wallow.
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South
Ohio
Garner
Aldredge
Sixth
Kentucky
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Rumors Fly Over Capt James Arrest by Officer Jackson
The article says Capt James plans a possible defamation suit for false arrest against Officer Jackson and his bondsmen. Lawyers doubt Mayor Overstreet had authority to permit the captain to bear a gun, implying Jackson acted within rights. Similar claim cites a Kansas City incident where the mayor’s authority was questioned during a strike.
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Capt
James
Officer Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Overstreet
Capt. James
Jackson
Kansas City
Golden Eagle clothing stock moved to Sedalia for sale
The St Louis Clothing Company has moved the complete Golden Eagle line from Jefferson City to Sedalia. It comprises high grade clothing gents furnishings and hats and will be placed on sale soon. The stock was originally started in Jefferson City but proved too strong for the market and was sold to Kahn Bros. for cash. Further details will be announced in The Sentinel.
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Jefferson City
Sedalia
St. Louis Clothing Company
Kahn Bros
Secalians
Sentinels
First Methodist Debts Aided By Great Silver Quarter Collection
Hundreds of quarters pour in from across the United States to fund debt relief at Sedalia’s First Methodist Church. Rev. W. K. Beans inspired the drive after a similar effort in North Omaha yielded 4 800 replies with money. Read Sunday the humorous and unique replies from the mailed letters, including Mrs. McKinley’s polite refusal.
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United States
First Methodist Church
W. K. Beans
North
Omaha
Mass meeting urged on Sedalia railroad plan at court house
A citizens mass meeting is called for Friday evening at 7 30 at Sedalia courthouse to hear Col Strang present his plan for a north south railroad from Sedalia to Miami The Business Men's club appointed a committee to confer with Missouri and Iowa Southern Railway officials and seeks early definite action with speakers explaining the proposition Col Strang will attend to outline the proposal and answer questions
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Court House
Col. Strang
North and South
Business Men’s Club
Sedalia
Missouri and Iowa Southern Railway Company
Miami
J. M. Cannon
Cue barred from armory as lieutenant candidate pursues post
W A Cue former sergeant of the Co PD second regiment is forbidden entry to the armory hall during drilling by Capt Sam W James he seeks the second lieutenant post created by Bart Jacksons resignation and will appeal to Adjutant General Bell Boonville Mo March 8 T V Hickox 77 a Cooper county born bachelor died suddenly in his farm workshop Parson R Plant of Parsons was in town yesterday
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W. A. Cue
Co. PD
Sam W. James
Cue
Bart Jackson
Bell
Boonville
T. V. Hickox
Cooper County
Sedalia Eyes Mammoth Ratification Meeting With Big Names
Political circles plan a July 18 gathering in Sedalia following the state judicial convention in Kansas City. Expected speakers include Bryan and Dockery, with Stone and others, aiming to energize a Democratic drive. Andy White announces candidacy for alderman from the third ward after Republican interest.
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Sedalia
Kansas City
Bryan
Dockery
Stone
C C Kelly for City Attorney and local drunken incident report
The notice announces C C Kelly seeking the Sedalia city attorney position with Republican backing. In a separate account Peter Arden and a man named Arben are jailed after a drunken disturbance near West Main and a failed car drive to a saloon. Arden depots nearly $1,000 after dropping bills outside the Third National bank while Arben assaults Officer Englebrecht during a struggle.
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Peter Arden
Jake
Englebrecht
Mr. Arben
Arben
Peter
Calaboose
Arden
Third National Bank
W R Vaughn Dies From Wreck Injuries
W R Vaughn, an advertising man for the Scripps-McRae league, died after injuries from the Missouri Pacific wreck. He refused amputation, which doctors say led to his death. Mrs J Balke, also injured, remains in dangerous condition.
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W. R. Vaughn
Missouri Pacific
Vaughn
Scripps-McRae League
J. Balke
Wreck Blame Shifts to Missouri Pacific Employes
Investigation into the Independence Missouri Pacific wreck finds fault with train No. 1 crew. Conductor French is discharged after twenty five years service. Torpedoes were not placed on the track and fire casualties highlighted by a witness. Col G A Dean comments on regional business and ongoing railway improvements.
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French
Road
Stilwell
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Independence
No. 1
N. 5
J. O. Frick
The
Journal
William H. T. Rainford
East Twenty-first Street
Washington
G. A. Dean
Missouri Pacific Railway
Col. Dean
Gould Southwestern Railways
Southwest
Congress
Sleepwalking Woman Wanders to Acquaintance Home in New Albany
Miss Lucretia Long of New Albany rose at about 6 AM in a somnambulistic state and walked several blocks to an acquaintance home, entering the residence. M. Stephenson of Eldorado was seen at the Huckins yesterday.
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Ind
Lucretia Long
M. Stephenson
Eldorado
The
Huckins
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