Former Senator Admits Bribery Links in 1899 Schemes
Former State Senator Charles Schweickardt tells Circuit Attorney Folk he received $1,000 at the 1899 session and divided it among four other senators, taking none himself, with a signed statement detailing the envelope delivery and instructions. The disclosure Adds to the ongoing legislative boodling investigation as witnesses testify and more names may follow.
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Flk
Schweickardt
Jefferson City
Schweichardt
Lobby
Senate
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John F. Morton
Balance Wheei
Grand Jury
Planters
Daniel J. Kelley
Baking Powder Trust
Kelley
Rollins
Joe Shannon
Dolan
Kansas City
Mr. Folk
Lee
Schweickakrdt
Arsonist Whisky Bottle Mystery Enlivens Cincinnati
A whiskey bottle sent to Kate Nobbe of Cincinnati caused multiple poisonings. Four men remain critically ill and one dies after exposure to arsenic and liquor from the Memphis package. Lizzie McCormick is arrested in Memphis on murder charges linked to the case.
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Cincinnati
Memphis
Lizzie McCormick
Edwin Pell
Tenn
Elizabeth McCormick
Edward Pell
Pell
Nobbe
The Greater Hail Store Sedalia May 14 1905
Local note from Sedalia dated May 14 1905 references The Greater Hail Store. The scant fragment implies a commercial or public notice without specific details.
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Sedalia
Wife Arrested After Motorman Found Dead With Bullet
In St Louis on May 14 Henry Welshan a motorman was found dead in his wife’s kitchen with a bullet in his head. She claims suicide but has been arrested along with John and Minnie Meyers who lived there. Wellshaw had sought reconciliation last night but was not seen after.
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John
Minnie Meyers
Wellshaw
Roosevelt dedicates war monument in Union Square
President Roosevelt dedicates a Navy memorial in Union Square to honor the victory at Manila Bay under Admiral Dewey. He follows with a speech, then attends University of California commencement at Berkley and dedicates the new Roman Amphitheatre funded by W. R. Hearst before visiting Oakland as a guest.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Union Square
Navy
Manila Bay
Dewey
Berkley
University of California
University
W. R. Hearst
Hearst
Fireman killed in wreck near Hot Springs
May 14 in Hot Springs Arkansas a Choctaw and Memphis passenger train wreck occurred near the city. One fireman was killed and several passengers were injured as rescue operations began and authorities investigated the crash.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Hot Springs
Ark
Memphis
Tetiaane
Lutheran Synod Elects Officers and Mission Talk
Tonight Miss Annah Sanford will lecture on foreign missions at Trinity Lutheran church Sedalia. Rev J A M Ziegler of Kansas City was elected president with Rev B F Pugh of Ottawa secretary. The program includes a chalk talk by Rev H A Ott and a closing address by Miss Sanford on Indian mission work and Lutheran facilities.
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Kansas City
B. F. Pugh
Ottawa
Kas
M. F. Troxell
D. D
St. Joseph
Atchison
L. P. Ludden
Ott
Ziegler
Jacoby
First Lutheran Church of
H. A. Ott
Topeka
Annah Sanford
Guntur
India
Sedalia
Echoes of the Linen Sale
A week old linen sale draws hundreds of housekeepers and hotel workers. fresh patterns, large stock, and deep discounts on damask, crash, towels, napkins, and linen goods. Inventories include German damask pieces, water twist damask, and heavy all linen items with marked savings.
Russia to explain Manchuria crisis in circular to powers
London May 14 The Birmingham Post reports Russia plans a circular to major powers outlining the Manchuria situation. It says Russia faces a looming yellow Peril that could threaten Siberia and uses this as a rationale behind its recent actions.
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Siberia
Bodies Raised From Grave Inquest Finds Marks On Agatha Reichlin
Elyria Ohio May 14 The casket of Agatha Reichlin was raised opened and examined by Coroner French and two physicians. Discolorations were observed on the wrist neck and beneath the eyes. The coroner noted these marks at the inquest and could not explain their cause. Further steps by authorities were not announced.
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Elyria, O
Agatha Reichlin
French
Rumors of Failures Weigh on Cotton Market Trade
Exciting scenes at the cotton exchange sparked rumors that ongoing boom may trigger several failures. Liverpool opened 11 points higher, mirrored by a stronger opening in New York as July futures rose 21 points.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
New
Forest Fire Sweeps West Seboes and Nearby towns
A major forest fire rages in West Sebols near Bangor Maine with a wall of flame over a mile wide. Reports also come from Stratford New Hampshire and Sandwich Massachusetts indicating destructive fires in multiple areas.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Bangor
West Sebols
Strattford
N. H
Sandwich
Mass
Haine Ana
Sorosis Shoes Prove Reliability Beyond Appearance
In an era of flashy marketing, Sorosis shoes promise consistent wear and sturdy construction. The text argues that true quality shows in performance, not in outward look, offering a test beyond seller assurances.
Trade Mark AROS Shoes Promise Value and Comfort
This ad touts Sorosis shoes and Oxfords claiming long wear and best leather. It promises comfort and style with ready made prices at 6 and 7 dollars, and custom $3.50 options. The seller invites customers to try stools and shoes for satisfaction.
Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets Model Promises Fit and Fashion
Warner's Rust-Proof models offer better figures and easy wear. The ad claims many women with beautiful outlines wear Warner's corsets and guarantees every pair.
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Warner’s
Warner
Free Lessons in Art Embroidery by Mrs Lulu Human
Individual instruction offered by Mrs Lulu Human with access to embroidery flosses linens and art materials at unmatched prices. Mrs Human keeps in touch with New York and Chicago style trends and provides expert service gratis, valued in dollars.
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Lulu Human
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