Gentlemen and gunners in the navy and a political shadow
The piece recalls Macaulay on Charles II era sailors as not gentlemen. A party left for Sumatra to view an eclipse, while questions linger about Washington and Teddy’s vice presidency. Applications for the Hong Kong consulship surged after Wildman's death, as the Chinese are viewed through an American political lens. Sampson and the naval ring emerge, with William McKinley looming behind them.
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Macaulay
England
Sumatra
Washington
Teddy
Hongkong
Sampson
Naval Ring
William McKinley
Love Poem Declares Fealty Yet Refuses Death
A speaker lists extreme acts of devotion to a her but rejects dying for her, asserting loyalty through myriad sacrifices while denying the ultimate sacrifice. The verse contrasts ardor with finality, ending on a negation of dying for the beloved.
Vaughn Powers Elopement Ties Leeton Bride to Windsor Roots
Mr Frank Vaughn formerly of Windsor later of Leeton and now in Harrisonville where he runs a restaurant and pool room planned a most successful elopement last week making Miss Lucile Powers of Leeton his bride. Vaughn waited on Powers when he lived in Lee-
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Frank Vaughn
Windsor
Leeton
Harrisonville
Lucile Powers
Vaughn
Miss Powers
Lee
Governor Sends Message to Legislature This Afternoon
The governor plans to address the legislature this afternoon urging action on key bills. Sources indicate the message focuses on budget, public safety, and economic reforms.
Missouri barber license law reaches smaller towns
Missouri lawmakers move to extend barber license requirements from cities with 50 000 population to towns above 5000 including Jefferson City Thus a Senate bill would subject smaller towns to the same exam rules reducing what advocates call harsh shaving practices in the capital parlors.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Senate
Governor Dockery Asks Legislature Not To Set Adjournment Date
Governor Dockery today sent a special message urging the legislature not to fix a definite adjournment date. He seeks careful review of appropriations and possible Nesbit law amendments before adjournment, amid unsettled beer law receipts and fiscal forecasts. General J K Hudson of Versailles, linked to inaugurations, received invites but pressed business prevented attendance.
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United States
Missouri
Hudson
Dainty Challies From Fairy Land Fabrics Display
Delicate yardage called Dainty Challies appears with fairy land like softness and satin striped patterns in spring 1901 shades. Limited stock means few pieces remain as prices run at T5e per yard.
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Fairy Land
Easter skirt styles and prices from the catalog
The item lists multiple skirt styles for Easter wear featuring flounces, taffeta bands, venetian fabrics, and cheviot in a range of prices from $1.95 to $13.50. Other entries include navy and oxford stitched skirts and double faced cloths with varied trims. The note mentions continued legislative debate over daily pay rates and a bill about poisonous ingredients.
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Oxford
Marshall Field & Co. to Build 12-Story Chicago Store
Chicago plans a twelve story Marshall Field & Co. store on State street within a year signaling the end of Central Music Hall. The project marks a landmark in retail architecture as the firm expands from State street to Washington street, while a state veterinary examiners board is also approved. The Modern Woodmen host a banquet for Sedalia members to honor the Otterville camp.
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Chicago, Lll
State Street
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
Central Music Hall
Washington Street
Morgan's Regret Over Nicaragua Canal Work
Senator Morgan says his best years were spent on the Nicaragua canal and fears his grave will be dug before its completion. He finds consolation in the belief that his labor served a good cause and will not be in vain despite the long road to success.
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Morgan
Nicaragua Canal
The
Alabama Statesman
Couple Wed in Secret After Parental Objections
A couple eloped from town to Kansas City for a quiet marriage and settled in Harrisonville. Parents later forgave them, and a long life of happiness is hoped for the newlyweds.
River bill failure may end town government office
Signed J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co notes the town’s river harbor facilities have operated from that headquarters for years. The river and harbor bill’s failure in Congress is seen as likely to scrap the government office kept by the river improvement commission in the town.
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Congress
River Improvement Commission
Appeal in Cohen versus Kinsey on Hughesville case
The case of Mrs. O. Cohen versus D. Kinsey on account has been appealed from the justice court of Henry Schmidt at Hughesville. J. W. McClure versus H. W. Wood resulted in a judgment by consent for $300 and costs at six percent with a ten day stay of execution by consent. Will Amick W. Christian and R. P. McCune were admitted to the Retail Clerks union at a meeting held last night.
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Kinsey
Justice Court
Henry Schmidt
Hughesville
J. W. McClure
H. W. Wood
Will Amick
W. Christian
R. P. McCune
The
Retail Clerks’ Union
Sedalia High Names Sophomore Officers
The Sophomore class of Sedalia High met Monday afternoon to transact regular business and elect officers. Fred Hughes was chosen president with Charles Griffith as vice president Emison Wood as secretary Charles Leslie as treasurer and Harry Upshaw and Walter Jenkins as sergeants at arms.
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Sedalia High School
Fred Hughes
Charles Griffith
Emison Wood
Charles Leslie
Harry Upshaw
Walter Jenkins
Mrs Dr Schwabe of Smithton Dies at 43
Mrs Dr Schwabe of Smithton died at her home this morning from consumption at age 43. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 in the Christian church in Smithton, with the remains to be brought here for burial.
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Dr. Schwabe
Smithton
Christian Church
Smallpox case at boarding house leads to quarantine
A smallpox patient is in the home of Mrs. A. M. Thatcher who runs a boarding house at 405 East Third Street. The residence is quarantined and officials say there is no danger of wider spread.
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A. M. Thatcher
East Third Street
Out in the Streets postponed to March 15
The George town Literary society postponed the play Out in the Streets from last Saturday night to Friday March 15.
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Georgetown Literary Society
Adah Cormany’s Picture in St. Louis Republic
A portrait of Miss Adah Cormany of Fort Scott who has often visited the town was printed in Sunday's St. Louis Republic newspaper.
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Adah Cormany
Fort Scott
St. Louis
Your Chance Has Come
MEN WHO SAW THEIR CHANCE Have Made Themselves Craftsmen, Electrical Engineers, Superintendents of Light Plants, Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Mine Superintendents, Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Chemists, Stenographers, Designers, Etc. Speak of this to your worst enemy, quick, if you are not ambitious for better things and are satisfied with your present conditions. Address International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, Pa.
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets On Great Western
On sale January to June 1901 first and third Tuesdays at one fare plus $2 round trip. Return within 21 days. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or F H Lord Chicago. County court handled bridge matters. For sale Langshan chickens. J A Franklin heads to Lamar. L W Turner Kansas City here on legal business. J R Clark Lamonte returns from Columbia. Louis Tedder visits parents near Dunksburg.
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United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
F. H. Lord
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Lamonte
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