City Officials List City Leaders and Appointments
Mayor J. L. Babcock and City Attorney A. L. Shortridge lead a roster of city officers. Police Judge J. W. Truxel and City Treasurer E. R. Andler are named along with Marshal J. Edward Love and Collector John Waddell. Assessor Frank Monroe and four Aldermen complete the municipal slate. Board of Education members T. W. Rast and Charles Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Babcock
A. L. Shortridge
J. W. Truxel
E. R. Andler
J. Edward Love
John Waddell
Board of Education
T. W. Rast and
Charles Hoffman
David Lindsay
Rufus Money
W. S. Embry
John O. Fisher
Sedalia’s fires politics and royal talk in spring
The piece notes Sedalia’s spring history of fires and political chatter. It suggests Mr. Schwab should secure his position, hints at royal sentiment with King Edward and Prince Henry, and ridicules David B. Hill’s lack of cattle, reflecting a satirical Commoner tone.
Cecil Rhodes Reported Suffering From Heart Disease
Doctors announce Cecil Rhodes is suffering from heart disease, a condition that may surprise critics who claimed he had no heart.
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Cecil Rhodes
General Funston's Praise Sparks Senator Hoar Critique
The article notes General Funston's harsh critique of Senator Hoar calling him a traitor and fit for the rope, drawing applause and public attention to the confrontation between military authority and political dissent.
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General Funston
Senator Hoar
Lottery winner from Mexico City draws six thousand dollars
L M Dempsey formerly of Franklin Junction now living in Torreson, Mexico, held one tenth of a winning ticket for the Loteria de la Beneficencia Publica drawing of $60,600. His 40 cent ticket paid him $6000, and he plans to visit Howard and Boone counties with his family.
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L. M. Dempsey
Franklin Junction
Torreson
Mexico
Dempsey
Loteria de la Beneficencia Publica
Mexico City
Howard
Boone
Married couple enjoy honeymoon bliss in lighthearted exchange
A newlywed couple share a playful moment as an old man behind them jokes about his own marriages. The groom explains they are newly married and the elderly man candidly says marriage feels like paradise despite appearances, revealing his own experiences.
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London
Asto Strikers and Clock Jokes in Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press quotes a cartoon exchange where the clock laments being wound by a man who has no work due to a strike. The calendar cheekily notes the man and his fellows struck some time ago and resumes, while the clock enjoys monthly breaks.
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Philadelphia Press
Identifying the idiots and two churchmen comments
A Sir Wilfred Lawson remark about idiot asylum practices circulates. A farmer criticizes urban church life for cold worship and operatic singing, defending practical judgment in music and craft by comparing egg quality to skilled work.
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Wilfred Lawson
Quotations on Character and Duty From 19th Century Thinkers
A compact collection of aphorisms on pleasure, occupation, obedience, and motherhood. Sources include Bruyere Barton a Kempis Marchioness de Spadara and Mulock, with emphasis on moral elevation and self-made achievement.
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Marchioness de Spadara
C. Summer
The Deluded Annine in a Wagging Dispute
In a Washington Star excerpt, Willie Ishington claims dogs are among the most intelligent animals while Mrs. Cayenne counters. A humorous exchange ends with a quip about loyalty as the dog’s appeal is debated.
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Willie Ishington
Mrs
China objects to forts reduction as indemnity remains target
An observant boarder notes China objects to reducing forts while teasing that China would not object to reducing the indemnity. The exchange underscores debate over fortress reductions and payment terms.
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China
Boarder
Cross Syed Boarder
We Are Never Sorry Quote by Universalist Leader
A Universalist Leader cites virtues of doing good to all speaking truth with love listening to both sides refraining anger kindness to the distressed seeking pardons for wrongs patient with all and avoiding tale bearing and rumors.
Jeffersonian Party to go on record this evening
A Jeffersonian party plans a formal record presentation this evening or tomorrow. Party officials aim to address unresolved gaps and outline strategic moves to shore up support.
City News Highlights from Early 1900s Ledger
Master Butler Graffis injured a thumb after a fall in a barn loft at 515 West Sixth Street with Dr. Tucker assisting. The Socialist ticket filed with the city clerk as filing closes next Monday, and debate continues on nominating city officers. Several civic events noted include a big dance at Tiede's hall and a Memorial day address planned for May 31.
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Butler Graffis
West Sixth Street
Tucker
Dan to Make Future Home in Wyoming
The article notes Dan plans to relocate to Wyoming to establish his future home, indicating a significant life move and new residence location.
SAYS WORK IS PLENTY FORMER DANCING TEACHER NOW IN ST LOUIS
George Spurway formerly a dancing teacher and ornamental plasterer in this city writes from St. Louis that he earns 4.50 a day and acts as secretary for the Terra Cotta Workers union. World’s fair plastering contracts totaling 560000 have been let with more to come. Spurway left Seda lia about eighteen months ago.
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George Spurway
St. Louis
Unroofed Power House Shuts Clinton Missouri City Down
Tuesday night a gentle breeze unroofed Clinton Missouri power house causing facility damage and leaving the city in darkness as machinery suffered losses and a power outage stretched through the area.
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Clinton
Missouri
Olmsted Changes Residence To East Fifth Street
R M Olmsted moved from Fifth and Hancock to 634 East Fifth Street where his sister Mrs George Altemuller will keep house for him.
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R. M. Olmsted
Fifth and Hancock
East Fifth Street
George Altemuller
New Fortuna Tipton lead zinc firm filed at Clarksburg
In Moniteau county near Clarksburg a new company filed articles of incorporation with capital stock $50,000. Incorporators are Judge J N Dalby W H Graffis and W D Ham. The firm leases twenty acres near the Missouri Pacific line where early operations show rich ore prospects. A strong large scale operation is planned.
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Fortuna-Tipton
J. N. Dalby
W. H. Graffis
W. D. Ham
Moniteau County
Clarksburg
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Miss Laura Lister Accepts Job at J. D. Hail Dry Goods
Miss Laura Lister, formerly with Bryant and Tewmey, has accepted a new position with J. D. Hail Dry Goods and will begin duties Monday.
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Laura Lister
Bryant and Tewmey
J. D. Hail Dry Goods Company
Parson Poor's Donation Party staged by East Broadway church
The young people of East Broadway Christian Church presented Parson Poor's Donation Party in a creditable manner last night and will repeat the entertainment tonight.
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East Broadway Christian Church
Parson Poor
Stock Sale At Otterville Farm Proves Prosperous
Colonel Ross and C. J. Hieronymous led a Thursday stock sale for N. A. Smith at his Otterville area farm one mile west of town. The sale drew a large crowd and demand was strong, with good prices reported for the cattle and stock offered.
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Colonel Ross
C. J. Hieronymous
N. A. Smith
Otterville
Local Buyer Settles on Ewers Farm Near Dresden
Lon Davis of Daviess County purchased the Cash Ewers farm near Dresden and has located there. Mr. Ewers plans to leave this week for Sheri-...
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Lon Davis
Daviess County
Cash Ewers
Dresden
Mr. Ewers
Sheri
Sunset Limited Transcontinental Service Details
Sunset Limited is described as the finest trans continental train to Pacific coast points with service from New Orleans to Los Angeles and San Francisco. It runs Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays and features multiple car types including a lounging car and a diner car operated by Southern Pacific Company. Literature inquiries go through J H Lathrop, Gen Agent, 603 Olive St, St Louis MO.
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Continental
Pacific Coast
Sunset Limited
Monay
New Orleans
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
California
Arlington Pharmacy Seeks Inquiries On Sweet Springs Water
The store announces it has secured the wholesale agency for Sweet Springs water in Sedalia. It praises the water as excellent and reasonably priced and invites customers to inquire.
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Sweet Springs Water
Sedalia
Arlington Pharmacy
Sedalia Barbers Propose Standard Rates Avoid Holiday Surcharge
Public notice from UNION REGULATOR at 111 Osage St and Billys Place at 110 Osage St states they will not raise prices: 15 cents for a haircut and 10 cents for shaving, with neck shaving free, despite other barbers charging extra after April 1 and on holidays.
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Union Regulator
Osage St. Billy’s Place
Osage St
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