Saloons And Taxes Spark Public Debate And Quips
In a prominent public discussion, George Keister labels the tax approach as sand-bagging, challenging why other businesses aren’t taxed proportionally to saloons. President McKinley’s quote about reaching distant lands underscores a push to expand trade while urging loosening bars. An attorney criticizes the council’s method on increased license fees as sneaky, likening it to a footpad’s sly approach.
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George Keister
President McKinley
Debate Over Immigration Rules and Tariff Principles
The article argues for stricter immigration requirements before landing in the United States and competing in labor markets. It cites the Dingley tariff as balanced on scientific principles and comments on how each party retains a share of benefits, warning that removing one part could destabilize the system.
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Mark Hanna
Bargains At John N. Taylors Piano Shop
Savings urged for piano buyers at John N. Taylors located on 507 Ohio Street. Shop promotes discounts on pianos and related instruments to attract customers.
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John N. Taylor
Ohio Street
Buchanan Hosts Notable Guests At West Seventh Street Home
Prof and Mrs G V Buchanan entertain at 616 West Seventh Street honoring Miss Stevens of Portland Maine. Guests include local teachers Miss Bessie Doyle Glen Woods Laura Stanley and couples H W Servant H A Pratt. A silhouette guessing contest is featured.
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G. V. Buchanan
West Seventh Stret
Miss Stevens
Portland
Maine
Bessie Doyle
Glen Woods
Laura Stanley
H. W. Servant
H. A. Pratt
For Sale Good Milch Cow
Milky cow offered for sale at the corner of Twentieth and Vermont. Price and contact not listed. Receiver can inquire at the property location.
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Twentieth and
Vermont
Mrs J H Rodes Hosts Morning Musicale at Home
Mrs J H Rodes entertains friends at a morning musicale at her home 807 West Sixth in honor of her mother Mrs J W Williams and her brother Edward Williams of Mexico.
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J. H. Rodes
West Sixth
J. W. Williams
Edward Williams
Mexico
Pleasant Maypole dance at K P hall by Knights and Ladies
A Se lect Knights and Ladies event at K of P hall No 52 drew a large attendance. Ice cream and cakes were served. William Cross, grand commander, Kansas City, delivered an address during the social in May.
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K. of Phall No
William Cross
Kansas City
Mon ument and grave tablet offered by C H Heynen
Be on time. Place your order now for a nice monument or grave tablet. C H Heynen on North Ohio Street.
New York Merchants Train Set to Stop Here Tomorrow
A delegation of prominent New York merchants will pass through on a special 10:50 a m Katy line train. A Business Men's club committee will meet them at the depot tonight, and the party will stay about ten minutes during their southbound stop.
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New York
Katy
Business Men’s Club
Grandmother House Dies in Green Ridge at 70
Mrs Margaret C House known as Grandma House dies at her Green Ridge home on Tuesday April 30 from pneumonia aged 70. longtime resident and matriarch of the community, she had seen many changes in Green Ridge.
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Margaret C. House
Green Ridge
Grandma” House
For sale by Druggists everywhere 50e and $1
Terse advertisement notes a product now on sale through druggists nationwide priced at 50 cents and a dollar. The brief item highlights broad distribution and consumer accessibility.
Obituary Highlights Local Matriarch and Family Survive
The obituary notes the mother of four children including George R. House of Kansas City and Mrs. Corley of Green Ridge, with grandson George White among survivors. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday May 1 at the residence conducted by Rev. J. W. Patison.
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George R. House
Kansas City
Corley
Green Ridge
George White
J. W. Patison
See the vid arlington pharmacy for high grade perfumes
See the video from Arlington Pharmacy advertising high grade perfumes. The brief note hints at a retail display or promotion attracting customers with upscale fragrances.
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Avle
Arlington Pharmacy
They Should Control Steam Adams Ellison Opinion
Judge Ellison urged railway workers to exercise prudence with steam releases. Mrs. Olivia A. Brown won $2,000 in Sedalia circuit court against Missouri Pacific for injuries when a dead engine discharged steam frightening her horse. The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed, noting loud steam and noise must be avoided near roads and bridges.
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Olivia A. Brown
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Sedalia
Court of Appeals
Tion
Candy Palace Introduces New Healthful Drink
The Candy Palace unveils a fresh natural beverage line sold in the city. Manufactured in house, the product emphasizes healthful ingredients and refreshing appeal.
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Candy Palace
WAM CASES DISMISSED IN PETTIS CIRCUIT COURT ROUNDUP
In Pettis circuit court today several cases were dismissed including Clay Townsend versus the city for damages from a broken leg and George Wells versus a dog attack. Breach of promise suit by Emma Lauver was transferred to Independence. Other matters were continued or dismissed, and a divorce decree was set aside for lack of service.
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Pettis
Clay Townsend
Katy
East Fifth Street
George Wells
A. W. Winzenburg
George Quisenberry
Jackson Quisenberry
Ed R. Lyon
Sallie Lyon
John W. Thomas
A. Deuschele
Louis M. Miller
Kate Hartenbach
John Boppenmeyer
R. H. Lukenbill
Western Union Telegraph Company
Martha E. Smith
O. M. Barnett
R. P. Heinrichs
A. S. McGowan
Julia Allen
Sedalia Elevator Company
Laura Goodrich
C. S. Wilson
C. E. Burbank
W. W. Kimball Company
Annie Hayes
Handsome contract awarded for Fulton steam plant
Gray & Suter of this city won the Fulton Westminister College steam heating contract valued at about 4000 dollars, narrowly beating a St Louis firm by two dollars. The Sedalia firm also landed a second contract for Luther Nichols residence in Fulton. Pineapple Ice is a big seller at the Boston Cafe.
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Westminster College
Fulton
Gray & Suter
St. Louis
Messrs. Gray & Suter
Sedalia
Luther Nichols
Boston
Funeral service for Mrs Elmira Whipple at First Baptist Church
The funeral for the late Mrs Elmira Whipple will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the First Baptist church with Rev Dr Fuller officiating. The largest ice cream manufacturing plant in Central Missouri is located at the Boston Cafe.
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Elmira Whipple
First Baptist Church
Fuller
Missouri
Boston Cafe
Library Board Meeting Set at Montgomery & Montgomery Office
The library board will meet tonight at the office of Montgomery and Montgomery to discuss upcoming programs and budget. The agenda includes library services, community outreach, and facility planning.
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Office
Montgomery & Montgomery
Rev Barnes and wife reportedly acquire Texas oil wealth
The Rev. A. H. Barnes and his wife formerly of this city now of Jefferson City are said to have gained wealth from Texas oil land left to Mrs. Barnes by her father Mr. Schlotzhauer of Pilot Grove. Rumor says they already received a $50,000 offer but, following advice from ex Governor Stephens, are holding for $100,000.
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A. H. Barnes
Jefferson City
Texas
Barnes
Schlotzhauer
Pilot Grove
Stephens
County Court Refuses Aid to Local Militia Company D
The county court today refused to grant any aid to the local militia the boys of Co D A request was made that the court pay 50 down and 25 each quarter for the companys support but Judge Harris set down on the proposition very emphatically and positively.
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Boys of
Co. D
Harris
Grand musical concert at Taylor Chapel M E Church
J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co presents a May 10 concert featuring Sedalia’s leading colored musicians. Prof W G Smith leads instrumental solos with recitations by Stella Martin and Anna Wright, vocal numbers by Viola Jackson Myrtle Nelson and others. Program starts 7 30 p m with a ten cent admission.
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Taylor Chapel
M. E. Church
Sedalia
W. G. Smith
Myrtle Nelson
A. J. Williams
Ed Gravitt
C. W. White
W.g.smith
Local notes and obituaries from Sedalia area
Dr E L Priest remains seriously ill with pneumonia in Nevada. Melissa H Morrison of Sedalia receives an original widows pension of twelve dollars monthly. County Clerk Gray returns from Rocheport. daughter Exie improves but still in danger. Mollie Mullen dies at 306 West Jefferson street at 4 PM aged 37 from consumption. First Christian church board meets. no pastor agreement yet. Mesdames J H Mara and W H
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Gray
Rocheport
Exie
Mollie Mullen
West
Jefferson Street
The
First Christian Church
Sedalia News Briefs Include Weddings Jobs and Elections
Powell hosts a Thursday bowling party for about twenty four ladies. J C Van Riper, now in Lincoln Neb, will head a St Louis Trust Co branch in East St Louis with 250000 capital. Shelton French to conduct Sedalia negro teachers institute June 10 20. A small county court wedding unites Vester Shinoult and Eva Oliver with Judge Harris officiating. Sedalia Shoe Manufacturing Co elects directors led by H W Menschke and W B Mackey. board meets to discuss plans.
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Court House
Vester Shinoult
Eva Oliver
Sedalia
O. M. Harris
Sedalia Shoe Manufacturing Company
H. W. Menschke
S. H. Beiler
W. T. Hutchinson
H. W. Harris
J. A. Lamy
W. B. Mackey
C. E. Messerly
William Courtney
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Predonia
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Madras
J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co
Stella Martin
Viola Jackson
W. H. Carter
Minneola
Anna Wright
Mrs. Daily Steele
Miss Younger
Hail’s Store
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City News
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