Jesse James Show Becomes Fatal Accidental Shooting
In Sedalia a Jesse James rehearsal ends in a near tragedy as 15 year old Willie Martin is shot in the head by fellow youth Edgar Allen during a play. Doctors fear loss of sight but hope remains for recovery. a second accidental firearm mishap injures Dr. A P M Gross nearby.
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Willie Martin
Edgar Allen
Walter Martin
E. F. Allen
East Fifteenth Street
Carl Gross
Dr. A. P. M. Gross
Man Recovers After Severe Thumb Injury
The report notes an injury where a man tore off a fragment of his thumb while already missing four fingers on his right hand. He says he cannot afford further losses but is fortunate to have escaped serious harm.
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Mr. Gross
Lawton Daily Democrat Official Marries in Warrensburg Home
Paul Harrison former Sentinel compositor and new Lawton Daily Democrat composing force manager wed Miss Mary Clark of Warrensburg at the bride’s father’s home. Rev H A Denton Christian church pastor officiated. They will travel to Lawton to establish residence.
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Paul Harrison
the Sentinel
Lawton Daily Democrat
Mary Clark
Warrensburg
H. A. Denton
The
Christian Church
Raymond Lead Ore Shipments From Americus Mining
George R. Raymond, president of Americus Mining Co. at Raymond, Missouri, was in the city this morning. The company shipped 30,000 pounds of lead ore to Granite City smelter on Saturday, with 60,000 pounds of jack planned for shipment there on Wednesday.
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George R. Raymond
Americus Mining Company
Raymond, Mo
Granite City
Governor Dockery Angrily Predicts 1903 Exposition Postponement
Missouri Governor Dockery faced criticism from World’s Fair officials after he stated in a letter that the St Louis exposition likely would not be held in 1903. He suggested a 1904 postponement while officials defended the 1903 date and readiness of fair buildings.
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Missouri
St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
Governor Dockery
The
World’s Fair Management
Planters Hotel
William H. Thompson
Dockery
Hermann
Missouri Board of
Watterson decries Roosevelt Miles clash as Mexicanize claim
Henry Watterson criticizes the Roosevelt Miles dispute in a Washington interview. He argues the president lacks constitutional authority to reprimand General Miles except for indecent worship, accuses admin of “Mexicanizing” the government, and warns officers to beware. The piece shifts to Mrs. Volker's obituary noting birth May 1 1837 in Baltimore, marriage in St. Louis, 14 years in this city, and a large family, with funeral set for Epworth M E church Tuesday at 3.
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Miles
United States
Easter Egg Dyes Packets at Dow Drug Co
Combination egg dyes offered at five cents per package color up to 300 eggs each. Featuring funny pictures flowers animals and birds. Sold by Dow Drug Company for Easter needs.
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Dow Drug
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promotes Low Prices
The notice highlights affordability at Longan's Steam Laundry located at 216 Lamine Street, Sedalia, urging customers to choose value and quality through low prices and dependable service.
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Longan
Sedalia
Lamine Street
Edwards Marries Myrtle Hays in Rich Hill Ceremony
Mr H C Edwards and Miss Myrtle Hays were married at the bride’s father home in Rich Hill at 5:30 Sunday evening with Rev Pyles officiating. The couple, residents of Sedalia, will live at 315 East Third Street for now.
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H. C. Edwards
East Third Street
Myrtle Hays
Rich Hill
Pyles
Sedalia
East
Mrs Lucy Volker Dies at 65 in Sedalia Home
Best work in city at Sedalia Steam Laundry. Both phones 154. Mrs. Lucy P. Volker wife of J H Volker died Sunday night at 10 30 o clock of Brights disease aged 65 years at her home 1112 East Seventh.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Volker
Bright
East Seventh
Automobiles Replace Ponies in Indian Territory Cattle Work
Texas cattleman James G. Buck of Austin reports in Washington that cowboys in Indian Territory are using automobiles to drive cattle, predicting autos will replace ponies in years to come. He cites lower long term costs, longer lasting equipment, and easier herd management, noting autos can locate and recover strays more efficiently.
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Indian Territory
James
Kansas
Missouri State University to Expel Some Students After Riot
The Disciplinary Committee has not released results but likely will expel those who rough handled professors and disrupted the campus. Lesser offenders will be suspended while all known participants receive a reprimand as investigations continue through the week.
Will of Mrs. M. C. Jones filed in Fayetteville
The will of the late Mrs. M. C. Jones is filed with Hon. Henry Lamm as executor. She leaves 250 dollars to her brother W. W. Hobbs and 300 dollars to each of her four children B. W. Jones Fay etteville W. W. Jones Sedalia Mollie Everett Otterville and Sallie Bunnell Dresden. Hobbs receives the home place for life and upon his death the property is to be sold and the proceeds divided among the heirs.
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M. C. Jones
Fayetteville
Henry Lamm
W. W. Hobbs
B. W. Jones
W. W. Jones
Sedalia
Mollie Everett
Otterville
Sallie Bunnell
Dresden
Hobbs
Local Surgeon Completes Delicate Neck Tumor Operation
Dr. J. L. Lantz of Lamonte assisted by Drs. Mitchell and Bishop performed a delicate operation Sunday on George Eckles northeast of Lamonte. A large neck tumor was removed and the operation is considered very successful. Eckles is slowly improving from the operation's effects.
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George Eckles
Aberdeen execution ends with Lanier hanging
In Aberdeen Massachusetts on March 24 Will Lanier, condemned for killing the Biddle brothers, was hanged at 1 o clock. He addressed the crowd blaming gambling and illicit whisky making for his downfall as spectators watched the rope sever his head. A large orderly crowd observed the execution. Jessie Lovinger, studying music abroad, is reportedly ill in a Berlin hospital.
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Jessie Lovinger
Berlin
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Gross
Young Allen
Outlaw
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Ive
Martin
Young Gross
E. C. Evans
Young Martin
Missouri Pacific
Sentinel
John Cooper
Martin Boy
A. P. M. Gross
Herndon
Saline County
Ing
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Bride
Lawton
Watterson
Henry
Roosevelt
Louisville
Versy
Henry Watterson
Washington
McKinley
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Dewey
Funston
White House
Dreyfus
France
American War Department
New York
Committee of Congress
Timore
Maryland
N. A. Bradley
Washington, Mo
Mary E
Ker
Julius and
George B. Volker
Springfield, Mo
Rudd C. Volker
Monett, Mo
Mesdames
D. H. Kuhn and
P. R. Adams
Epworth M. E
F.W. Simpson
J. F. Williams
A. H. Hester
W. H. Holcroft
J. A. Star
James Bryson
W. J. Letts
Lucy P. Volker
J. H
Texas
G. Buck
Austin
Mr. Buck
Columbia, Mo
Cipline Committee
Dr. Jesse
Dr. Jones
Ering
Demnation
Columbia
Thor
J. L. Lantz
Lamonte
Drs. Mitchell and
Bishop
Tion
Aberdeen
Mass
Lanier
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