N K Fairbankes death signals era of wheat corners and starmaker
N K Fairbanks millionaire packer and soap maker died after a year of illness. Born 1829 in Sodus New York he moved to Chicago in 1855 and built a commission business. He devised the August wheat corner and later a July corner earning millions. He gained notoriety in the Be lasco episode over Mrs Leslie Carter training and billing.
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Sodus
N. Y
Chicago
Fairbanks
David Belasco
Leslie Carter
Belasco
Carter
Dressmakers' Association Awards Clara Reed Prizes and Check
Miss Clara Reed of Sedalia Missouri receives official notice from the Dressmakers' Protective Association of America of prizes won at the New York Prize Contest and grand exhibition held March 4 14 at the Masonic Temple. Reed earns third prize in class two and first prize in class three, with a $60 check accompanying the awards. The letter from M Aron secretary and treasurer notes the honor, potential business boost, and future relations.
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Clara Reed
Dressmakers’ Protective Association of America
New York
S Clara Reed
Sedalia
Masonic Temple
New York City
M. Aron
A. B. Conger
Court martial records reveal rebuke of Major Glenn verdict
The Manila acquittal of Major Glenn of unlawfully killing prisoners of war is sharply criticized by General Davis, the reviewing authority, whose records arrive in Washington. The dispatch notes Davis’ strong condemnation and rebuke of the court’s verdict.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Washington
Glenn
Fifth Infantry
Manila
Davis
Mexican Wealthy Dead in Private Car Blaze Crash
Three wealthy Mexicans were killed and eight others injured when the Sunset Limited rear ended a private car on the Southern Pacific at Lacottée’s Petag. The victims’ bodies were burned in the wreckage. Injured include Engineers Quinn Hess Morrow passenger agent W E Morrow J Foster and others.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
San Antonio
Texas
Sunset Limited
Eagle Pass Express
Southern Pacific
Lacottées” Pétag
Quinn
W .E. Hess
P. W. Morrow
The
Louisville and Nashville Railway
J. Foster
Houston
William Dobroski
Harrahan
Local Nine Welcomes New Third Baseman Harry Burt
The baseball team signs Harry Burt from Logan Utah and Golden Colorado to play third base this season. Burt and fellow signee E E Codding bolster a strong lineup with a .296 batting average and .971 fielding mark in prior seasons, including 46 games with 11 stolen bases.
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Harry Burt
Burt
Golden West
Logan
Utah
Golden
Colorado
E. E. Codding
Sabie Sac Lanee
Sass
Ion
He Can't Stand Them Says They Worry Him
A conflicted figure expresses irritation toward a group described as a capital life presence, claiming their presence makes life unbearable. The remarks imply social or political tensions affecting daily life.
Premature Declarations Mark Political Weather in Washington
William Neville of Nebraska declares he will retire from politics due to racial tensions in Washington. He cites experiences with Black society at receptions and a hostile environment as his reason for stepping back after long service in Congress and state legislatures. Archbishop Kain indicates Bishop Glennon of Kansas City is poised for St Louis coadjutor role, with papal approval likely on April 6 ahead of Holy Week consistories.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
New Orleans
William Neville
Nebraska
Washington
Blacks
Neville
Illinois
Thirtenth
St. Louis
Kain
John J. Glennon
Kansas City
Glennon
Rome
Inquest Ends as Burdick Murder Remains Unsolved
Buffalo reports the inquest into Edwin L. Burdick's death concludes with Judge Murphy noting an official inquiry into Arthur R. Pennell will start. District Attorney Coatsworth presents evidence portraying Burdick as a devoted father and forgiving husband, while authorities acknowledge the case may remain an unsolved mystery.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Edwin L. Burdick
Ashland Avenue
Murphy
Arthur R. Pennell
Burdick
Coatsworth
Salvation Army Woman Mrs. Sego Arrested in St Louis
Mrs Florence Sego a Salvation Army worker was deserted by her husband who left with their 13 month old baby. After contacting police in several cities Chief Love located Sego and arranged her arrest in St Louis with plans to return her to the city.
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Florence Sego
Salvation Army
Army
Hubby
Sego
Love
St. Louis
Revival meetings continue at Second Congregational Church
Bob Layfield will lead daily meetings at 3 pm and 7 30 pm next week focusing on converting the unconverted. Sunday at 11 am he speaks on the Conversion of the Young and at 3 pm a gospel illustrated address for all under 100. Evening revival services, no service Saturday. Pastor J Lincoln Ellis reports strong blessings.
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Bob” Layfield
Second Congregational Church
Lalfield
J. Lincoln Ellis
Millionaire James Snow Dies Suddenly in New York Suite
James Snow a millionaire died suddenly in the suite of Mrs. Spencer Hall at midnight in a fashionable New York apartment house. The coroner said natural causes. Police and coroner were initially refused admittance. Mrs. Hall claims to be Snow's relative.
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Publisher’s Press
Ass’n
New York
James Snow
Spencer Hall
Hall
Snow
Pretty Window Display Impresses St Louis Clothing Company
John Antes, window dresser for the St Louis Clothing Company, has surpassed all prior displays with a striking fashion presentation that draws attention and praise from observers.
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John Antes
St. Louis Clothing Company
President's buoyant manner sparks talk in Jersey City note
New York March 27 The Jersey City Evening Journal's Princeton correspondent says that Mr Grover Cleveland's especially happy buoyant manner is not ascub by sie fam…
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New York
Jersey City Evening Journal
Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Dairyman Niblack Sells Property to Owen Huff
S M Niblack the dairyman has disposed of his property in Sedalia and will leave for New York City tomorrow night to reside. Owen Huff is the purchaser of the property and will take possession soon.
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S. M. Niblack
New York City
Mr. Niblack
Sedalia
Owen Huff
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Scripps-Mckrae Press Assn
N. K. Fairbank
Young People’s Social
Young People’s Society of the Evangelical Church
General Davis
Major Glenn
Harry
Goldburg
J. Sego
Millionaire
Bouyant Manner
Dadamea
Foulard
France
Grenoble
Formosa
Paris
Adolfo
Broadway
Adlers Street
Grace
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