Hotel Fire Claims Two Men In Lawton
Fire of unknown origin destroys the Farmers hotel in Lawton Oklahoma. John Brannon and Patrick McCabe die in the blaze. McCabe dies a hero saving his lifelong friend Brannon. Frank Moore is bruised after jumping from a window. proprietor William Morgjan is injured.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Lawton
Okla
Farmers Hotel
John Brannon
Patrick McCabe
Brannon
Frank Moore
William Morgjan
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Married in a Buggy in Indian Territory Romance
George Smith of Sedalia and Beulah Lipe a Cherokee Indian girl were wed in a buggy at Oolagah I T with Rev Russell of the Methodist church officiating. They traveled to Nowata Claramore Parsons and Sedalia before returning to Talequah I T to make their home after a World’s Fair visit.
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George Smith
Indian Territory
Oolagah
I. T
Harvey J. Smith
West Broadway
Beulah Lipe
Russell
Methodist Church
Nowata
Claramore
Parsons
Kas
Sedalia
Mr. Smith
Talequah
Smith
Dawes Commission
W. C. Lipe
Cherokee Tribe of Indians
Sentinel
Arm strong held by Topeka club over Fort Scott deal
Special to the Sentinel Topeka Kas May 27 Lou Armstrong the Topeka catcher who acquired the Fort Scott club franchise of the Valley league is being held by Topeka management for accepting his salary while not under a formal Saints contract Armstrong plans to seek release through legal channels and says he acted with President Shivelys permission in the Fort Scott matter
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The
Sentinel
Topeka
Kas
Lou Armstrong
Fort Scott
Armstrong
Saints
Shively
Increasing cloudiness with Saturday showers
Forecast calls for more cloud cover with showers Saturday and possibly tonight. Mild conditions continue with a warmer night ahead.
Democratic Precinct Primaries This Saturday
Democratic precinct primaries will be held at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon to select delegates for the county convention at the court house. The county convention meets Tuesday at 10 o clock a.m. at the court house to elect delegates to state and senatorial conventions. All four precincts meet there.
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Court House
Miss Minnie Hoffman Sues for 10000 Damages over Publication
Miss Minnie Hoffman former Queen City Telephone exchange operator files suit in circuit court seeking 10000 damages claiming the Sentinel damaged her character and standing in polite society by a May publication linking her name to Howard Hellyer Missouri Pacific clerk whose wife died by suicide. The case centers on the cited article incorporated in her petition.
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Howard Hellyer
Missouri Pacific
Mrs Howard Hellyer Dies By Self Destructive Act
Reports suggest grief led Mrs. Howard Hellyer to take her life in a tragic act. Rumors circulate about the motives and circumstances surrounding the death. Authorities have not released a formal statement.
Sedalia May See Carnival Attractions In June
Harry Sanger of the Great Talbott Whitney Southern Carnival company is negotiating to bring the crew and 200 staff to Sedalia for a week in June. The lineup includes Lotta Prince Nicoli Glass Palace Ha Ha Electric Theater Hall of Fun and London Ghost Show. Free attractions will be shown both forenoon and evening with no admission. The company has ministers' backing and will visit Springfield Oswego and Clinton before a Sedalia engagement likely the week of June 13.
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Nicoli
Glass Palace
Bers
Springfield
The
Elks
Oswego
Kas
Clinton
Operator Leaves Town in Aftermath of Tragedy
Reported death by suicide of Mrs. Howard M. Hellyer sparks a disappearance of Minnie Hoffman night operator at Queen City Telephone. Rumors link Hoffman to Hellyer’s husband and a past affair, with Hoffman boardinghouse owner ordering her to leave town. Hoffman left on Missouri Pacific train. managers say wages unpaid. Hellyer’s return from Texas precedes tragedy. townsfolk recall prior suicide attempt and ongoing rumors. Hellyer unavailable for comment.
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Howard M. Hellyer
Minnie Hoffman
Queen City Telephone Company
Hellyer
Third Street
Ohio Street
Miss Hoffman
Missouri Pacific Railway
Leach
Telephone Company
Cat Attacks Child Near Fort Scott
Omer Noel aged 10 was attacked by his mother cat while playing with kittens at home. The cat sank its teeth into his cheek, the animal’s throat was cut, but the teeth remained in the throat until a steel chisel pried the jaws open. Blood poisoning is feared.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Fort Scott
Kas
Omer Noel
Notable Sedalia Figure Miss Hoffman Absent From City
The passage notes Miss Hoffman is not in Sedalia and is likely in Kansas City. The suit is filed by P. D. Hastain a former Sedalia mayor and accomplished attorney. It asserts Hastain’s capable leadership will secure favorable outcomes for Miss Hoffman.
Decoration Day plans set by G R S Post G A R
George R. Smith post G A R met to organize the annual memorial and Decoration Day events. Rev S S Martin will preach the memorial sermon at First M E Church and Rev Allan Van Wagner will speak on Decoration Day.
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George R. Smith Post
Anti-Semite Riot Ravages Chotlyn Ghetto
Berlin reports an anti Semitic riot in Chotlyn Bessarabia as 3000 Russians Greeks priests workers and students attack the Ghetto. They desecrate the synagogue loot shops injure over a hundred Jews and assault women before mounted police disperse the mob.
Death Claims Sister-in-Law of Local Residents
Mrs. Andrews sister-in-law of Mrs. J. B. Quigley and L. P. Andrews of this city died Wednesday in St. Louis from cancer. Mrs. Quigley and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews left Thursday for St. Louis to attend the funeral.
Local buyer purchases rock crusher for road project
Lee Carpenter who holds a rock supply contract for the six mile road district bought a rock crusher from the Austin Manufacturing Company of Chicago. The unit has a capacity of 150 cubic yards of rock per day.
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Lee Carpenter
Six-Mile Road
Austin Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Sedalia Offers Radical Suit Clearance for Women
Sedalia merchants advertise best offering of fine suits and dresses with radical clearance. New late styles target present day wear as a stock reduction to attract shoppers. Prices range from $3.98 to $76.50 with many items described as etamine, voile and broadcloth in small sizes.
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Sedalia
Corsets and Selection From American Makers
An editorial notes corsets should be chosen with care like a costume corset and highlights the value of a well made corset. It claims to have access to nearly all American corset makers for selection and aims to describe the choice process.
Corset Fashion Options For Sedalia Women
Catalog of corsets including Kabo No 603 at 1.00 with straight front batiste construction, Kabo No 628 at 1.50 in sateen, Warner No 121 at 1.50 with hose supporters, and Nemo No 250 at 2.50 a low cut bustier style. Details emphasize fit, boning, and latest vogue trimming.
Recital by Steels and Professors Delights Large Audience
Voice pupils of Mrs. W D Steele violin pupils of Prof Gregg and piano pupils of Prof I N Farris gave a recital at the First M E church last evening. An excellent program was rendered with memory performances. C C Lawson sang Out on the Deep to an enthusiastic encore. Miss Alice Brown hosted Sedalia high school seniors at her home.
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C. C. Lawson
Sedalia High School
Thirtieth
Ohio
Miss Brown
Martha Letts
East Fifth Street
First Races Today Under Driving Club Auspices
The first races this afternoon at the State fair grounds are held under the Gentlemen's Driving club. The Sedalia Military band provides music and there is good attendance.
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Gentlemen’s Driving Club
State Fair Grounds
Sedalia Military Band
Col Strang Responds To Sedalia Railroad Move
E. R. Smith reports a letter from Col. A. L. Strang stating he travels from New York to Sedalia and is ready to start the new railroad project.
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E. R. Smith
Col
A. L. Strang
Sedalia
New York
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Red Men
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the Company Are “Lotta,” “Prince
London
I. T. Bronson
Charles Koock
W. A. Fast
David Elson
George Williams
Daniel Grow
Albert Bowman
Charles M. Niles
John Rippey
Berlin
Chotlyn
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Kabo
Nemo
Warner’s
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Batiste
Correst
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Col. Strang
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