Thos. Duren in Durance Vile Disturbance Case
Thomas Duren was arrested near Franklin Junction by Deputy Constable Ben Redmond on a desertion charge and brought to Sedalia. The case includes sensational blackmail allegations involving Officer Wilkerson, with disputed claims about involvement of police and a separate incident with a railroad man. A continuance was granted until next Wednesday as the trial nears. Also noted are the death of John A. Devereaux in California and a failed double wedding prompted by parental protests, plus Sgt. Dick Cheatham sailing for Porto Rico with recruits.
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Ben Redmond
Sedalia
Wilkerson
Duren
Dick Cheatham
Missouri
Porto Rico
Fifth Cavalry
Remodeling of Dr. Trader Residence for boarding house
The Dr. Trader residence at Fifth and Osage is being remodeled by W L Porter. Upon completion Mrs. Jackson will occupy it as a rooming house with fourteen rooms to accommodate additional guests in connection with her boarding house.
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Dr. Trader
Fifth and
Osage
W.L. Porter
Woodmen of the World approve headquarters building in Memphis
The Woodmen of the World in convention at Memphis authorized a headquarters building costing over 60 000 dollars. No city chosen yet for the headquarters. Sedalia camp, Missouri’s largest, expects to reach 600 members soon and has a strong claim for the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World In Convention
Memphis
Sedalia
Missouri
Illness Strikes Mr J W Haines in Thirteenth Street
Mr J W Haines of Thirteenth and Lumine is critically ill after a stroke suffered Thursday night. Mrs C S McKee, of Moberly, his daughter, was telegraphed for and arrived today.
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J. W. Haines
Thirteenth and Lumine
C. S. McKee
Moberly
Kiesling works craftsman buys Rector residence on Stewart Avenue
A. A. Hall of Kiesling's carriage works purchased the former County Collector Rector's home on Stewart Avenue from the Porter Real Estate company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hall
Kiesling’s Carriage Works
Porter Real Estate Company
Rector
Stewart Avenue
Remains of Mrs Lowry to Arrive for Cemetery Service
The remains of Mrs Lowry who died at Hughesville will arrive here at 10 30 Sunday morning and be taken direct to the cemetery. A dog poisoner struck yesterday, harming a canine owned by Billy Moore. Miss Verna Blythe, formerly a teacher in the Prospect street school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
Hughesville
Billy Moore
Verna Blythe
Prospect Street
Did Hinkle Go Case Stir In Calaboose Dispute
sensational developments surround the Hinkle case from last May. Hamptley the sexton says the man was never buried despite a $7.50 bill from Undertaker Hillis. Hillis claims ignorance of improper disposal while his assistant Ryan insists only the Durnell case body was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton Hamptley
Hamptley
Hillis
Three boys fined by judge for street marble play
Three boys who had played marbles in the street were fined by Judge Burress today one dollar and costs each.
Clara Abbott Confession Ties Uncle in Family Abuse Case
Clara Abbott and her uncle Jonathan Abbott face charges of family mistreatment after she gave a signed statement at Jefferson City alleging abuse starting when she was a child. Officer Ed Love transported Clara, who claims she is seventeen, with details of her mother’s asylum and her missing father.
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Ed Love
Jefferson City
Clara Abbott
Jonathan Abbott
Love
Mr. Love
Springfield
Warsaw
Battle Rages in Manila as American Forces Engage
Special to the Sentinel from San Francisco dated March 25 reports a morning assault at Manila beginning at 5 o'clock and continuing with the entire American army involved by 2 o'clock. Casualties include 21 killed and 130 wounded, with hundreds of Filipino deaths noted. Washington predicts a glorious victory as Otis stands ready.
Geneva Downing Dies at 22 in West Broadway Home
Geneva Downing aged 22 widow of Chas Holland died this morning at her West Broadway home from catarrh. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Geneva Downing
Chas. Holland
West Broadway
Millinery Opening in East Sedalia by Miss Coontz
Miss Clara Coontz will open a millinery shop in a new location at 417 South Engineer next Thursday. She notes East Sedalia will not match downtown openings yet but hints at a forthcoming display.
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Clara Coontz
South Engineer
Miss Coontz
East Sedalia
Many Changes on the M K T and a New Freight Agent
The M K T railway at this point appoints Frank E. Maguire as new freight agent succeeding W P Osborn who resigns to join other duties. J H Wilson becomes Harwood agent as E B Spahr moves to Monroe and L M Tooker goes to Louisburg while A H Baldwin resigns. L R Davis of Paola resigns. G A Flickinger moves from Montrose. Hospital arrivals list engineers, laborers, and crews with names and illnesses or injuries.
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W. P. Osborn
Frank E. Maguire
Katy
San Marcos
Texas
R. W. Maguire
St. Louis
J. H. Wilson
Harwood
E. B. Spahr
Monroe
L. M. Tooker
Mr. Tooker
Louisburg
Kas
A. H. Baldwin
L. R. Davis
Paola
G. A. Flickinger
Montrose
Hospital patients warned after thefts and bar visits
Several patients at Katy hospital have been detected stealing away to dram shops. A posted notice states their names are known and future offenses by them or any other patients will lead to immediate discharge and notification of superintendents.
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Katy Hospital
Katy shops fireman burned cleaning flues at work
W. M. Collins a stationary fireman at the Katy shops suffered severe burns to his face hands and neck yesterday when flames erupted as he cleaned the flues at his post.
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W.M. Collins
Katy
Rail union chiefs unite in Washington plea to industrial board
Grand chiefs of the conductors engineers brakemen and telegraphers unions have joined in a formal request to the industrial commission in Washington. The communication seeks action on labor conditions and wage issues affecting railway employees.
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Industrial Commission
Washington
Lucille Ledford Released After Opened Letter Case
Lucille Ledford arrested in Kansas City for opening a letter to Miss Lulu Cassity and taking a $10 draft from a bank. She was released after neither the bank nor Miss Cassity would prosecute. Federal authorities say the letter was opened after delivery and Ledford cannot be charged with opening letters addressed to another. Police deem her demented.
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Lucille Ledford
Kansas City
Lulu Cassity
Miss Cassity
Miss Ledford
Pensions Raised for Local Residents
The pension of Richard F. Foster of Knob Noster increased from $4 to $8 per month. Silas Page of Warrensburg received $6 to $8. Alva P. Williams of Sedalia saw $16 to $17. The minor heir of Peter H. Gainor of Warrensburg was granted a $10 pension.
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Richard F. Foster
Knob Noster
Silas Page
Warrensburg
Alva P. Williams
Sedalia
Peter H. Gainor
Bedroom Suit and Home Furnishings For Sale Near East Sixth
Classified listing offers a bedroom suite chairs a kitchen table and carpet available at 223 East Sixth Street. Call Monday to arrange pickup or viewing.
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East Sixth Street
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Brightens Pain Relief
An old advertisement promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for burns and skin irritations, claiming quick relief and healing from minor scalds and wounds.
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DeWitt
Sedalia Girl Confesses Life of Shame With Uncle
A Jefferson City girl described a life of shame with her uncle after moving to Sedalia. She admits intimacy with another man and says the uncle wanted her to take the child to Jefferson City. She waived the preliminary examination and was bound over to the grand jury in 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Clara
Sedalia
Burr
Farmer seeks warrant over shotgun incident near Sedalia
Akins Mackey, living eight miles south of Sedalia, rushed in to obtain a warrant against his neighbor Mrs. J W Bowman who is charged with firing a shotgun at him after a quarrel over plons. Justice Kinsey issued the warrant.
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Akins Mackey
Sedalia
J. W. Bowman
Justice Kinsey
Poison mistake nearly kills Sedalia child
Elnora Berry seven year old daughter of Mrs Frank Berry of East Sedalia narrowly escaped death last night after an error in giving medicine. She was treated for a severe cold and cough before the mistake was discovered and care continued.
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Elnora
Frank Berry
East Sedalia
Sedalia
Humble Millinery Offer Delights City Ladies
A milliner with a true artist instinct offers a line of headwear unmatched in the city and extends a cordial invitation to all ladies to visit the store starting Thursday.
Woman burns from gasoline while cleaning glove
Mrs. L. P. Leiter of 1423 South Kentucky was badly burned on hands and arms while cleaning a glove with gasoline near a fire. Dr. Wood attended.
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L. P. Leiter
Kentucky
Local Social Notes from Boonville Advertiser
Miss Pearl Smith hosted a gathering at her East Broadway home on Thursday evening. Miss Mayme Chew of Lexington will wed Dr. Mac Wilson on April 12. Chew is a niece of Mrs. W. E. Bard Jr and has visited Sedalia. Mrs. Lawson Price leaves for her future Sweet Springs home, staying with Miss Margery Johns in Sedalia for a few days.
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Miss Pearl Smith
East Broadway
Mayme Chew
Lexington
Mac. Wilson
Miss Chew
W. E. Bard, Jr
Sedalia
Old Batchelors Club Plans Sunday Meeting
The Old Batchelors Club will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday to arrange a swell domino dance and cycle skate event at Liberty Park Friday evening. The grand march will be on skates.
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Old Batchelors Club
Liberty Park
Dissolved Partnership of Fred L. Young and R H Hunter
Fred L. Young and R H Hunter dissolved their partnership in the Missouri Trust building where they practiced law.
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Fred L. Young
R. H. Hunter
Missouri Trust Building
Railway staffing shakeup at Montrose tutto April first
Flickinger's place at Montrose and J. H. Starrett of Bur ton step into new roles with J. H. White succeeding Starrett as he leaves. The reshuffle follows a recent incident involving Con Ike Turner who had staff deadhead shipments. Osburn, a popular Katy employee, is surprised by non confirmation over Turner's case as Sunday trains are debated for abolition.
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Ike Turner
Turner
Louisburg
Paola
Osburn
Katy
Phillips Awarded Damages After River Channel Change
Juries awarded T J Phillips 7500 damages against M K and T railroad after a dispute over a ditch cut through Phillips farm to alter the South Canadian River channel. Arbitrators initially set 11000, railroad appealed, jury verdict fell just over half the amount. Phillips
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T. J.phillips
Atoka
M. K
Phillips
U. S
Union Barber Shop Adds Fine Baths for Railroad Men
The Union barber shop at 1120 East Third street now offers fine baths and invites railroad workers to visit. They tout the best barbers and a clean inviting space. Con. Levi McVey lays off due to W H McVey's death. Engine 171 newly returned to service in Texas and to operate on the north end. Supt Sweeney to St Louis after Katy Territory and Texas inspection. Hill Freeman at Katy Outer depot departs for Moberly and Sedalia. Charles Frey, once Katy clerk here, wed in Dallas to Miss Mabel Slade. DeWitts Little Early Risers pills advertised by Servant's Pharmacy.
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Union
East Third Street
Levi McVey
W. H. H. McVey
Texas
North End
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Thos
Officer Wilkerson
Thomas Duren
Yester
Franklin Junction
Omaha
John A. Devereaux
Stockston
Cal
Hinkle
Calaboose
Norant
Ryan
Darnell
Eine
Otis
The
Sentinel
San Francisco
Manila
Philippines
Ous
Geneva
East
Employe
Frank E
Maguire
F. M. Manuel
Clifton
U. S. Court of Appeals
G. M. Benjamin
Parsons
N. R. Peavy
J. B. Nance
L. Donald
Red Rock
Andy Cole
Geo. Berry
Bridge and Building Gang
Paris
Norton
C. Tf. Wallen
B. W. Cunningham
Tim Tierney
W. F. Grace
Denison
Collins
Ao Moat
Chingos "Germain
San
Pringipa
Lucille
Saie
McClellan’s
T. J. Phillips
Sweeney
Territory
Hill Freeman
Hannibal Journal
Charles Frey
Dallas
Mabel Slade
Parsons Sun
Macy
Cota
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