Sedalia City Council Debates Franchises and a $4000 Injury Claim
City council met to address Sedalia Water and Light franchise forfeiture, arc light placement delays, a $500 April lighting bill with a $35 reduction, and a $4000 personal injury claim by Mrs. Green Steele for a fall on a defective sidewalk near Third Street. Also discussed were livestock controls, billboard waste rules, raised poster licenses, cemetery duties, and the monthly street payroll totaling $11. The resignations of Y G Freeman as factory inspector and other routine items were noted.
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Babcock
Hodges
Fulkerson
Parks, Sealy and Menschke
Messrs. Letts Stafford
Staton
Baker
Alderman Hodges
Sedalia Water and Light Company
Y. G. Freeman
Twenty-fourth
Grand Avenue
Green Steele
W. D._ Steele
Sedalia
Third Street
Library Board
City Council Actions On Warrant Applications And Tax Collection
The council received and accepted the building fund and drew a warrant. It ordered sundry unclaimed city warrants to be used to pay taxes where due and cancelled if no taxes were due. The collector and tax attorney were directed to pursue vigorous measures to collect all delinquent taxes. The meeting adjourned at 9 40 oclock on motion by Mr Fulkerson.
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Menschke
Mueschke
Fulkerson
Warrensburg Tailor Charles Ward Dies by Own Action in California
Warrensburg after receiving a telegram reports that Charles Ward a young tailor from this city committed death by own action yesterday in Bakersfield California where he had been living for several months. Ward a quiet popular local member of the Knights of Pythias and the A O U W lodges. Remains to be brought home for burial.
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The
Sentinel
Warrensburg
Charles Ward
Bakersfield
Cal
Ward
Knights of Pythias
Insurance Rates Conference Opens In St Louis Discussion
Kansas City commercial club delegates Lawrence M. Jones John F. Richards and Walter J. Bales travel via Sedalia to St Louis for a statewide insurance rates conference. Missouri cities St Joseph Springfield Joplin Sedalia expected to send reps as rates rise amid co insurance clauses and police funding impacts.
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Lawrence M. Jones
John F. Richards
Walter J. Bales
Commercial Club of
Kansas City
St. Louis
Sedalia
Missouri
Women Recommend Our Work to Neighbors
Women encourage neighbors and friends to use Longan's Laundry, advertising by word of mouth and noting the business at phone 154.
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Longan
Socials Planned by Local Churches This Thursday
The Central Presbyterian ladies host a social at the Whitney home on Tenth and Vermont. The Epworth League of the German M E church holds another social at H L Emrich residence on East Fifth Street.
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Central Presbyterian Church
C. E. Whitney
Tenth
Vermont Streets
Epworth League
M. E. Church
H. L. Emrich
East Fifth Street
Dow Drug Co Makes Better Soda Water Art
A terse note from Dow Drug Co outlines the art of crafting soda water and asserts expertise in making refined bubbles and flavors. The statement positions the company as knowledgeable in beverage preparation.
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Dow Drug Co
Mare Stolen Near Sedalia Traced Toward Smithton
A sorrel mare fifteen hands high was stolen Sunday from the arm of William McFattrick near Sedalia. Officers say they have traced the animal to a point near Smithton.
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William McFattrick
Sedalia
Smithton
W. E. Bard Drug Co Paints Ad
Paints of every description quality the highest prices reasonable from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
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W. E. Bard Drug Co
Cuba Free at Last Declares New Republic News Editorial
Today Cuba becomes independent and declares a republic after American military action. The piece praises U.S. soldiers and calls for freedom extends to the Philippines, urging a policy shift toward broader liberty in Asia. The author celebrates a turning point in the American republic’s history.
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Cuba
Philippines
United States
Spain
American Republic
Fear of the Penitentiary Unbalances St Louis Boss Butler
In St Louis on May 20 Colonel Edward Butler, long a dominant Democratic boss, was driven to Alexian hospital amid rumors of mental strain. Indicted on bribery charges tied to garbage contract renewals, Butler faced trial with venue challenges and a massive witness list. The looming penitentiary, following Julius Lehmann’s conviction, casts further doubt on his case.
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St. Louis
Edward Butler
Alexan Hospital
Butler
Colonel Butler
Board of Health
Meysenberg
Kratz
Ryan
Julius Lehmann
He Collapsed Last Evening at the Alexian Hospital
The man collapsed last evening and his condition is not yet known. He is confined to a room at the Alexian hospital with no further details available.
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Alexian Hospital
High Five Entertains Visiting Ladies at Morning Gathering
Miss May Hawkins hosted about thirty ladies in honor of visiting guests from St. Louis and San Diego with a High Five game. Mrs. Charles West won a prize, Miss Teasdale cut for the prize, and refreshments followed featuring strawberries ice cream and cake. Attending were Mesdames Lamy Mara Finney West Guenther Sneed Messerly Crawford Floyd Yeater Bullard Powell Brown Temple Mackey Johns Morey Waddell Smith Withers Beiler Ware and others.
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May Hawkins
Kate Houx
Ada Teasdale
Gertrude Faulhaber
St. Louis
Hattie Morris
San Diego
Cal
Hyatt
Kirkwood
Charles West
Miss Teasdale
Mesdames Lamy
Mara
Finney
West
Guenther
Sneed
Messerly
Crawford
Floyd
Yeater
Bullard
Powell
Brown
Second Regiment band to reorganize after disbanding
A leading member of the Second Regiment band says the organization plans to reorganize within the coming week. The secretary has received several bid requests for music this summer and fall, and with good prospects ahead, members expect to reunite.
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the Sentinel
Second Regiment
Sedalia Lyceum Plans Banquet After Tonight Meeting
The Sedalia Lyceum will hold its last regular meeting of the season tonight with adjournment for summer. A banquet is planned for Thursday evening at Forest Park and a fine program is arranged for both events.
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Sedalia Lyceum
Lyceum
Forest Park
Have you tried our Boston Pitted Cherries with Ice Cream
Dow Drug Co promotes Boston pitted cherries served with ice cream as a delicious pairing.
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Boston
Dow Drug Co
Predictions of Pelee warning and coming of Christ
A St Louis preacher links the volcanic eruption of Mont Pelee and earth tremors to biblical signs preceding Christ’s return. He cites scripture from Matthew and Revelation to argue that earthquakes signal divine judgment and warn nations, urging vigilance amid unrest and unbelief.
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Harris H. Gregg
Washington and Compton Avenue Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Martinque
Satan
West Indies
St. Pierre
Doctor Gregg
Jesus of Nazareth
Martinique
Grege
Si. Pierre
Mont Pelee
Paris
Nero
Rome
Gregg
Christ
Important Meeting of the Business Men's Club
The Business Men's club will hold an important meeting at the council chamber at 8 o clock this evening. Matters of interest to every Sedalian will come up and it is hoped there will be a large and representative attendance. The general public are invited to attend and take seats.
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Sires
Christian Theatrical Engagement at Wood's Opera House
Liebler Co. presents Hall Caine's The Christian at Wood's Opera House on May 26 with Edward Morgan starring. The company of 50 plus features lavish scenery and top dramatic talent, demanding high costs and urging patrons to buy $1.50 seats early as demand is strong.
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Liebler & Co
Hall Caine
Wood’s
Opera House
Edward Morgan
Liebinr & Co
Hud nut line perfumes offered by Bard Drug Sedalia
The Hud nut line of perfumes is advertised as the finest quality available in Sedalia, promoted by W. E. Bard Drug Company.
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Sedalia
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Sorosis Meeting Highlights Early History and Schools
The Sorosis club held a delightful Monday meeting with Mrs. Abell coordinating the program on Early History and Family History by Mrs. John Montgomery, Churches and Sunday School Work by Mrs. Rogers, The Schools by Miss Kernodle, and Public Schools by Mrs. Susan Rosse. The next meeting on president's day will include a social session at the president's home.
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Sorosis
Dr. Abell
John Montgomery
Rogers
Dow Drug Co Delivers Sedalia’s Best Chocolate Sodas
Patrons praise Dow Drug Co for making Sedalia's top chocolate sodas. The note highlights local taste and the shop’s beverage reputation.
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Sedalia
Dow Drug Co
Wedded This Morning At Reverend Neibergs Church
Rev Fr Neiberg presided at 8 o clock morning wedding between Gus Rottler of Dora Clo ncy laundry and Lena Mmberger of East Fourth street. They will establish a home at Ninth and Osage Streets.
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Neiberg
Gus Rottler
Dora & Cloncy’s
Lena Mmberger
East Fourth Street
Ninth
Osage Streets
Sedalia Steam Laundry Claim Highlights Local Business
A Sedalia laundry firm named Longan's Steam Laundry faces a notable claim reflecting its standing as a premier local service. The item underscores community reliance on the business and its role in daily life.
Billy Williams Job Bound for Washington Territory
William Williams, brother of Mrs. J A Rodes, formerly with J D Hail Dry Goods, now travels for J W Farwell in Chicago with a Washington state territory.
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Billy Williams
William Williams
J. A. Rodes
J. D. Hail
J. W. Farwell Wholesale Dry Goods House
Chicago
Washington
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Elsass
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