Sedalians in Federal Court and Local Proceedings
Sedalia boys Charles Wolford and Tod Wol ford were arraigned in the U S district court for making read nickels and sentenced to thirty days at Pettis county jail. Other entries include guardianships and estate settlements before Probate Judge Parsons and docket items in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Higdon
Jefferson City
Charles Wolford
Ordy Harlow
Sedalia
United States District Court
Pettis County
Tod Wolford
P. D. Hastain
New Window Display Debuts in South Ohio Street
John Antes decorates the South Ohio Street window in a Turkish inspired display never before seen in the city. The exhibit features the St. Louis Clothing Company's new furnishing goods in a novel, colorful arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Antes
South Ohio Street
St. Louis Clothing Company
Senator Cockrell’s boastful claim in a swap ends
Senator Cockrell, famed for never placing second in any swap, has met a rival challenge that tests his boast. The encounter centers on a swap-style contest highlighting wit and strategy, with local observers noting his reputation and likely outcome.
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Cockrell
East and West Bowlers Clash In Tight Three Game Duel
A Tuesday evening match at Elite bowling hall saw the East side defeat the West by 18 pins in a three game series. Top score was J K Tuttle with 1982 for the West. East lineup included Holmes Hall George Light T G Jones G W Kaiser C E Baker. West lineup featured J K Tuttle Brown Harris Paul Tredway Fred Smith and C J Worley. Scores by game: East 759 701 790. West 734 694 804. Total East 2250 West 2232.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Tuttle
Holmes Hall
George Light
T. G. Jones
G. W. Kaiser
C. E. Baker
West Side
Brown Harris
Paul Tredway
Fred Smith
C. J. Worley
U S Marine Band Promises Historic Sedalia Concert
The United States Marine Band, the national band, will give a concert at Wood’s Opera House in Sedalia on Saturday afternoon March 30. The piece list includes Wagner, Tannhauser, Ride of the Valkyries, The Blue Danube, and Holland selections. Santelmann leads a seventy five musician program that aims to inspire and entertain as Washington’s premier ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Band
National Band
Wood’s
Opera House
Sedalia
Washington
United States
Liszt
Mrs. McKinley
Humperdink
Hansel and Gretel
Convict Mine Revolt Ended at Lansing Penitentiary
Mutinous 284 convicts at the Lansing state shaft held 15 guards 724 feet underground. Warden Tomlinson and armed guards broke the siege. ringleaders were arrested as surface escapees surrendered. Guards released and prisoners moved to cells after a nocturnal clash.
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Sas
Tomlinson
Leavenworth, Kas
Lansing
Evidence Stronger Against Wisely in Knob Noster Murder Trial
Special to The Sentinel Warrensburg March 20. Henry Wisely the colored man stands trial for the Nellie Allen killing on March 4 in a crowded circuit court. Mrs Helen Allen testified to his suspicious actions after the murder and George Kineman heard a slapping noise in the kitchen the night of the crime. Sentiment runs strong against Wisely.
Agent Steals Firm Funds through Mule Shipments to Dallas
Edwin Erwin of Erwin Grant and Co claiming $3000 in cash advances while mules bought for the Kansas City trade were diverted to Dallas, Texas. A shipment was detained at Springfield, a third of the load claimed by Irving Stone and a brother in law, with the agent living near Clinton, Missouri. The firm continues investigation and has honored about $1000 in drafts for non delivered mules. The agent's whereabouts remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas City Times
Kansas City
Dallas
Tex
Springfield
Clinton
Rex
Erwin
Sedalia
Irving Stone
Stone
Texas
Bard’s Blue Ribbon Tooth Brush Defect Promise
A retailer advertises Bard’s Blue Ribbon Tooth Brush with a money back guarantee if a bristle sheds. The notice highlights refund policy and product assurance to customers.
Doctor Walker Defends Lamonte Smallpox Claims
In a letter to the county court dated March 7, Dr. Walker of Lamonte reports visiting patients near Green Ridge and examining those with the so called smallpox. He certifies no danger from Funks and Hampton and states the Windsor doctor confirms no smallpox. He describes patient Colbert as mentally unstable and at risk of asylum admission, with a note on the Cuban itch not harming him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamonte
Green Ridge
Windsor
Colbert
Prince in Town Mandolinist to Perform in Sedalia
Albert Kimmons Prince famed mandolinist and whistler arrives in Sedalia with partner Mr. Guy Daniels. They perform at Hotel Huckins' dinner and entertain the Elks social session. Prince toured America since August 16, 1897, visiting 26 states and 2 territories, 27,000 miles, over 92 rail lines. He mentions signatures from McKinley and Bryan among his keepsakes and notes his sister Lulu Prince Kennedy is jailed in a high profile case.
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Ing
Guy Daniels
Huckins
Elks
Canada
McKinley
Bryan
Beckham
Prince
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Kansas City
Contractor brings many Negro workers to Indian Territory
A railroad contractor hauled a large number of Black workers into Indian Territory to perform grading. When questioned why residents were not hired, he said Indians and Indian Territory Black workers did not work to his satisfaction.
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Indian Territory
Bard's Almond Cream Skin Lotion Ad
Vintage advertisement notes Bard's Almond Cream as a top skin lotion priced at 25 cents.
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Bard
Wolford brothers and Harlan fined in Sedalia slot case
Jefferson City March 20 Judge Adams presiding in federal court here in Judge Philips absence Charles Wolford Todd Wolford and Ancy Harlan were each fined 100 and costs for passing lead nickels on a slot machine in Sedalia. The judge ruled the offense was pass of counterfeit money not the slot machine swindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Adams
Philips
Charles
Todd Wolford
Ancy Harlan
Sedalia
Cap Peed Promoted to Internal Revenue Collector
Warrensburg Missouri March 20 Henry A Peed captain of Company C Thirty second United States Infantry set to be sent home from the Philippines tomorrow has been appointed Internal Revenue collector of the Province of Botanga Philippine Islands He will not return with the regiment but assume duties at once
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Warrensburg
Henry A. Peed
Thirty-second
United States Infantry
Philippines
Botanga
Philippine Islands
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Gideon Dilcom
Duroc, Mo
Charlies E. Andrews
Boonville
St. Louis
Phillips
Hot Springs
Ark
O. E. Parsons
A. P. Morey
J. W. Cole
Amanda M. Ginter
John Ginter
Jane L. Fowler
J. G. Fowler
Alma M. Leabo
Ray H. Leabo
B. F. Abbott
J. M. Swope
J. R. Clapton
Archibald Lovelace
Circuit Court
American Real Estate and Investment Company of Missouri
H. M. Nicholson
Bettie B. McDaniel
Burril S. McDaniel
Bard’s
Missouri
Ferdinand and Isabella
America
The
St. Louis Clothing Co
U. S. Marine Band
Bard’s Drug Store
Kansas State
Penitentiary
John P. Walker, M
Sentinel
Warrensburg, Mo
Henry Wisely
Nellie Allen
Justice Knaus
Helen Allen
George Kineman
Allen
Testi
Edwin Erwin
Grant & Co
Seda
Kan
George E. Dugan
East Fifth Street
A. Prince
Mandolinist
Whistler
Albert Kimmons Prince
Mr. Prince
Capt. Peed
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