William Rudolph Hangs for Union Bank Robbery Murder
William Rudolph, the noted bandit, was executed by hanging in Union Missouri for the murder of Pinkerton Detective Schumacher during a bank robbery and pursuit. He faced death with little hope of mercy as relatives watched nearby and connections recounted the long chase that ended today.
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Union
William Rudolph
Pinkerton
Schumacher
Rudolph
George Collins
Bank of Union
McErlane
St. Louis
Hartford
Conn
Collins
New York
Lansing
Kas
Paola
Kansas
Missouri
Supreme Court of the United States
Hadley
Soldiers kill their guard near Fort Sheridan
Chicago May 8 The body of Edward Rigget a private in the twenty seventh infantry was found in a ravine near Fort Sheridan this morning with his head crushed to a pulp Riggett was the guard over privates Cephas King and Robert Lichtiger and all disappeared last Thursday It was supposed they deserted together The theory now is that Riggett was killed by the others when he endeavored to prevent their escape
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Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Chicago
Ill
Edward Rigget
Twenty-Seventh Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Riggett
Cephas King
Robert Lichtlger
Confession Comes Late Sheds Light On Murder Case
Willie Sells, serving life for killing his entire family, is linked to a strange paper as new confession details emerge. Authorities pursue the implications of the late statement.
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Willie Sells
May Mean Extinction The Board of Trade Owns Grain Quotas
The Supreme Court ruled that the Chicago Board of Trade owns its grain quota figures and that they cannot be used without the board’s consent. The decision frames the data as property of the exchange, limiting external use without authorization.
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The
Board of Trade
Christie Commission Company of
Kansas City
Convict Confesses In 1899 Family Killings
A purported confession from 1899, reported by Fred Slater, details a robbery plan that ended with four family members killed and one boy left alive. The document, not sworn, names several accomplices and concerns Willie Sells and Governor Hoch as the case and pardon prospects unfold.
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Tence
Hoch
Bane
Willie Sells
Sells
Slater
Bob Ruggles
Tomlinson
Hoca
Supreme Court Rules Against Non-Board Firms in Ten Cases
The Supreme Court decided against ten bucket shop firms not governed by the board in a series of rulings. The decisions limit non-board operators by upholding regulatory authority and investor protection.
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Supreme Courts OF the
United States
City Wins Right to Buy or Build Streetcar Line
Federal Judge Grossecup rules the Adamstreet street railway franchise expired enabling the city to purchase the equipment or install its own rails and run cars. The decision boosts municipal ownership advocates.
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Chicago
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Grossecup
Weather forecast notes colder night and partly cloudy Tuesday
Generally fair conditions with a colder night expected. Tuesday will be partly cloudy across the region.
Revival at First Christian Church Sees Growing Attendance
Attendance at the First Christian Church continues to rise as the revival attracts more interest and participants. The report notes steady guest turnout and renewed community engagement with the program.
Preaching by Rev Rudy Draws Large Revival Crowd
At First Christian church Rev J M Rudy leads sermons with Prof C E Millard in charge of music. About 1400 attendees packed the 7:45 p m service with a darkened room for stereopticon views and the song The Ninety and Nine. Baptism followed the service. Millard plans more views and a solo tonight.
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Millard
United States
Personal notes from the city listing local visitors and travel
Charles Hobrecht leaves tonight for Kansas City. Justice Wheeler of Lamonte visits the city on business. Mrs. Harvey McGugin goes to Tipton for vocal culture. Edna Morris returns from Lamonte visit. Captain R R Steedman of the U S recruiting service visits the local station. Rev. E James of Holden travels home from Houstonia after preaching. E H Bixby of Pasadena departs for home. Henry Hakan from Kansas City visits his brother Herbert, queen City Loan Office proprietor. Mrs. J Yanow of Omaha visits her daughter Mrs. Waldman and Harry Yanow.
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Charles Hobrecht
Kansas City
Justice Johnston Wheeler
Lamonte
Harvey MecGugin
Tipton
Edna Morris
R. R. Steedman
U. S
Rev. E. James
Holden
City
Houstonia
E. H. Bixby
Pasadena
Cal
Henry Hakan
Herbert Hakan
Queen City Loan Office
J. Yanow
Omaha
Neb
J. Waldman
Harry Yanow
Taylor Case Remanded by Court of Appeals
In Kansas City on May 8 the court of appeals remanded the case of the state ex rel Pauman Jewelry Co of St. Louis against C L Taylor et al from Pettis County.
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Kansas City, Mo
Court of Appeals
Roosevelt entertains camp companions at dinner
President Roosevelt hosts a dinner for his camp companions including Secretary Loeb. The event features a humorous remark about a guest nicknamed the only dude at the party.
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President Roosevelt
Secretary Loeb
European conference on labor reforms in Berne
Delegates from almost all European nations meet in Berne for an international conference to set conditions of labor. They aim to prohibit white phosphorus in matene manufacture and ban women and children from industrial night work. The health dangers of white phosphorus have long been urged by Belgium and others.
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Berne
Swiss Federal Council
Europe
Ex US Minister Arrives Home After Venezuela Mission
Herbert W. Bowen, who served as U S minister to Venezuela, returned home today and declined to discuss his trip for publication. The report comes from Scripps-McRae News in New York dated May 8.
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Scripps-MacRae Press Association
New York
Herbert W. Bowen
Venezuela
Decree Granted for Elks Benevolent Home Association
Judge Louis Hoffman granted the pro forma decree for the Elks Benevolent Home association. Incorporation papers were filed in the recorder’s office. Officers named include President William Powell, Vice President E. I. F. Yancey, Secretary A. R. Easton, and Treasurer C. W. Daugherty.
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Elks Benevolent Home Association
Louis Hoffman
Recorder’s Office
Association
Wm. Powell
E. I F. Yancey
A. R. Easton
C. W. Daugh
President Roosevelt Hosts Hunt Party Dinner in Glenwood Springs
President Roosevelt spent three weeks in the Rocky Mountains and after dinner with companions at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, he bade them an affectionate farewell. The group included P. B. Stuart Dr. Alexander Lambert guides Jake Borah John Goff Brick Wells Jack Frye and G. M. Sprague and Secretary Loeb. He later attended church services and spoke briefly on the hotel veranda, greeting locals along the way.
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Rocky Mountains
P. B. Stuart
Colorado Springs
Alexander Lambert
Jake Borah
John Goff
Brick” Wells Jack Frye
G. M. Sprague
Elmer Chapman
Loeb
Chapman
Parity
Colorado
Stuart
Hotel
Rme
Mr. Loeb
Dr. Lambert
Glenwood Springs
Roosevelt
More Killings in Chicago Amid Unrest and Strife
Chicago May 8. With a lighter guard wagon patrols, two officers rode each vehicle. Emil Kimber a union teamster was shot and seriously wounded in a quarrel with three non unionists. White brothers Joan and Richard Fruen lie in hospital dying from severe cuts after a saloon quarrel with black strike breakers. Federal court hears arguments on anti-interference injunction and union claims that Employers' Teaming Co. legally formed in West Virginia to invoke federal intervention.
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Emil Kimber
Joan
Richard Fruen
West Virginia
Annual Military Tourney Opens at Madison Square Garden
The ninth annual Military Athletic league tournament begins at Madison Square Garden in New York. Over the week the arena hosts athletic events with grand reviews each night and infantry units, field artillery from Fort Meyer, and a large mix of regular troops national guard and naval militia. The Ninety-first Highlanders from Hamilton Ontario bring their crack band to add to the pageantry.
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Military Athletic League
Madison Square Ga
United States
Field Artillery
Fort Meyer
National Guard
Ninety-first Highlanders
Hamilton
Ontario
Russian Hospital Ship Arrives as Ne bogatoff Fleet Nearing Saigon
Saigon May 8 reports the Russian hospital ship Koshoma has entered the harbor, signaling the possible approach of Nebogatoff's squadron to the port.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Saigon
Koshoma
Nebogatoff
Submarine Boat Trials in heavy seas prove successful
In St Petersburg on May 8 a trial of American made submarine boats proved successful despite heavy weather. The tests occurred with American engineers present and validated the new designs.
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St. Petersburg
America
British steamer Angora halted by Japanese cruiser
Hong Kong reports that the British steamer Angola, en route from Japan, was stopped by a Japanese cruiser in the Korean straits.
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Hong Kong
Angola
Japan
Korean Straits
Neff Elected as Delegate to Typographical Union
Sedalia Typographical Union No 6 held a Sunday meeting and outlined Memorial services at First Christian church on May 28. Rev J M Rudy will give an address with a special musical program. J F Neil was elected delegate to the International Typographical Union convention in Toronto next August. Jolly P Hurtt named as alternate.
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Sedalia Typhographical Union No.6
First Christian Church
J. M. Rudy
J. F. Neil
International Typographical Union
Toronto
Ont
Jolly P. Hurtt
Ministers’ Alliance Aims to Enforce Sunday Closing Laws
Sedalia ministers discuss enforcing Sunday closing laws with a plan to petition the mayor and gain cooperation. A letter from Governor Folk confirms the dram shop law banning Sunday openings and pledges statewide enforcement. Rev. Hamann presents on engaging laboring men in the church. next meeting to discuss the paper.
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Folk
Alliance
Peace Disturber Fined In County Court
Rosa Lewis was arraigned before Justice D. Kir Sey and sentenced to five days in the county jail for disturbing the peace.
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Rosa Lewis
D. Kirsey
Burial of Infant of Mr and Mrs Oscar Michaels
The infant, who died shortly after birth in Las Vegas New Mexico, arrived here on Sunday morning and was buried in the city cemetery.
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Oscar Michaels
Las Vegas
N. M
Police Court Fines For Peace Disturbance
In police court this morning Clif Lyle Clark Martin and Tom Livingst on were fined five dollars each by Magistrate Truxel on the charge of disturbing the peace. The case of Ed Jackson and Howard Dixon who engaged in a fist encounter on Main street Sunday was set for a hearing Tuesday morning.
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Clif Lyle
Clark Martin
Tom Livingston
Truxel
Ed Jackson
Howard Dixon
Main Street
Japanese Missionary Kayama to Lecture at German M E Church
Myrord Kai Kayama, a Japanese missionary, will give a lecture at the German M E church Monday evening at 7 o'clock. All are invited to attend. Admission is free, with an offering collected at the end.
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Myrord Kai Kayama
M. E
Aim
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Wilds
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Rudolpe
Washington
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Topeka, Kas
May
Fred Slater
Willie Selis
Christie Commission Company
Minneapolis
Preaching BY
MR. Rudy
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Tion
Taylor
Ai Wes
OF Labor
Erty
United States Army
Glenwood Springs, Col
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Roosevelt
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Far East
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Sedalia
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S. S. Martin
Yours Sincerely
JOS. W. Folk
W. F. Hamann
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