William Gold Prominent Sedalia Resident Dies
William Gold, an old Sedalia settler and prominent local figure, died at 5:15 this morning after a long illness following a buggy accident last summer. Born in Philadelphia in 1815, he served as county sheriff in Ohio before moving to Sedalia twenty years ago. Survived by four sons and three daughters, funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at his home with Rev. Shepherd officiating.
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Sedalia
Philadelphia
Main and
Chestnut Streets
Ohio
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
J .S. Gold
Capt. S. C. Gold
G. A. Gold
W. D. Gold
Carrie A
Eva Gold
Miss Hattie Gold
Prospect School
Rev. Shepherd
Lenig
M. E. Church
Kansas City
Delegates Named to National Democratic Convention
The Kansas City Journal identifies Col. Wm. Phelps as Missouri’s at large delegate, with Gov. Stephens and Col. Mose Wetmore likely to join the “big four.” The piece notes Phelps’s restrained style, past alliance with Charles H. Jones, and suggests he will go to the convention despite earlier editorials.
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Kansas City Journal
Col. Wm. Phelps
Missouri
the Journal
Stephens
Mose Wetmore
St. Louis
Phelps
Journal
Stone
Charles H. Jones
St. Louis Republic
Jones
Sedalia
Cole County
Jefferson City
Shackleford
Ship Subsidy Debate and Postal Bill Draws Fire
The article critiques the ship subsidy bill amid a shipyard boom led by James J. Hill and others. It notes opposition tied to campaign funding and discusses Loud’s postal bill aiming to tax exchanges and regulate circulation, with criticism of rail subsidies and political motives in Washington. It cites Eastern Shipbuilding and key figures like Arthur Sewall, Charles Hanscom, and William Fairburn.
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James J. Hill
Northern Pacific
Pacific Mail
Spreckles
San Francisco
Eastern Shipbuilding Company
Hill
St. Paul
Bath Iron Works
City Council Session Reinstates Bart Jackson and Fixes Election Judges
Jackson is reinstated as policeman after a tense city council meeting led by Acting Mayor Ethridge. The council set election dates for April 3 and named judges and polling places for four wards, while a bid for damages from nearby tramps was referred to committee. An ordinance to appoint judges and designate polling places passed, detailing each ward's locations and presiding officials.
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Hansberger
Dean
Starr
Jones
Meyer
Porter
Brown
Salvation Army
P .D. Hastain
Bart S. Jackson
Jackson
Bart Jackson
Sedalia
Hastain
Sam W. James
Overstreet
Mr. Hansberger
Meyer and
Council
Peter Arden
Committee On Claims
First Ward
Engine House No
Death by Unknown Cause in Warrensburg Tragedy
George Davenport, a well known colored Democrat, died after allegedly falling from a culvert near Electric Spring in Warrensburg. A coroner’s jury returned death from unknown cause with little evidence. speculation centered on a dark, moonless night and an accidental misstep. Funeral held Monday. local notices follow with brief items from Pettis and Cole counties.
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George Colbern
Electric Spring
Warrensburg
George Davenport
Davenport
Night Watch
Hampton
George
Electric Springs
Robert Crook
Trip South Reveals Road Feasibility and Local Prospects
G W Inge and a small party rode 150 miles south of Warsaw through Benton and Hickory counties to assess a potential extension of the S W and S W line. He found rugged terrain, limited farming, but strong local interest in a railroad to boost wealth and development. Inge hinted at possible future surveys and elevations before any final decision. Meanwhile the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad was sold for 1 2144 million to the reorganization committee in Joplin amid a mortgage payoff drawing to a close.
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J. A. Weinzeil
Jno. Morgan
Warsaw
Osage
Benton
Hickory
Dallas County
Inge
Mr. Inge
Sedalia
Joplin
Kansas City
Switchman Pinched In Narrow Escape At Crossing
Thomas Newcomb of the Missouri Pacific west end switch crew was pinched between two box cars while coupling at Engineer street crossing. He suffered abdominal and back injuries but walked to the X office and then to the ambulance. Taken to Katy hospital for treatment, he was later sent home and expected to return in a few days.
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Thomas Newcomb
Missouri Pacific
West End
Engineer Street
Katy
McKinley to Teach International Law at Washington University
In Millville New Jersey Bishop Hurst says President McKinley will accept a professorship in international law at Washington University after finishing his public office. The remark came during the New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference opening sermon.
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Millville
N. J
Hurst
New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Conference
American University At
Washington
McKinley
Political committee plans campaign meetings citywide
A Democratic city committee met last night with the candidates to plan the campaign and rent a central hall for meetings plus ward gatherings. Republicans also met at Judge Burr’s office to map their plan of work. Sedalia Shoe Manufacturing leased two Osage Street buildings to ready for machinery upon manager William Franklin’s return from the east.
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Burr
Osage Street
Sedalia Shoe Manufacturing Company
William Franklin
Emigration Pilot Leads Johnson County Families North
John W. Brooks, the emigration agent, takes Johnson County families toward North Dakota. Four car loads of goods departed Warrensburg on Monday, with five more to be loaded at Magnolia Lingo and Leeton. A special car left at 4 p.m. Monday to transport emigrants to Devil's Lake and Turtle Mountain country.
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John W. Brooks
Johnson County
North Dakota
Warrensburg
Magnolia
Lingo
Leeton
Devil’s Lake
Turtle Mountain
Admiral Dewey to Visit St Louis in May
Admiral Dewey plans a three day stay in St Louis in May to mark his Manila Bay victory. He arrives the evening of May 3 and departs May 5 for Memphis as preparations for a monster reception proceed.
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Dewey
St. Louis
Manila Bay
Memphis
Nine Converts Added at East Sedalia Church
A large East Sedalia Christian church gathered for Rev. J. S. Myers sermon last night. Nine converts joined the church, swelling the roll as the meeting continues until further notice.
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East Sedalia Christian Church
J. S. Myers
Jesters Trial Delayed To June In Murder Case
Alexander Jester, charged with the murder of Gilbert Gates, will not be tried at New London until sometime in June. Justice officials indicate scheduling is pending before the court.
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Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
New London
Sapho Play Tangles With Tragedy In St Louis
Jessaline Sweeten of St Louis involved in the Sapho production there took poison amid disruptions and criticism surrounding the show. The incident underscores public tension over the play and its staging.
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George E. Dugan
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