Murder Trial Opens in Sedalia for Holman Killing Parsons
The Walter Holman murder trial began in Sedalia with Judge George Longan presiding. Prosecutor Kelly argued Parsons provoked no attack while defense lawyers contended Parsons pursued an improper liaison with a girl, justifying Holman’s defense. Mrs. Lucinda Parsons testified about family ties and the shooting, with cross examination revealing inconsistencies between prior statements. Walter Parsons testified recounting events at the barn and the fight that followed, noting Holman’s accusation of lying and the fatal shots.
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Walter Holman
Welcome Parsons
Criminal Court
George KF. Longan
C. ©. Kelly
Sangree & Lamm
W. D. Steele
Kelly
Parsons
Sedalia
Maggie Greer
Holman
Paskons
Trnry Lamm
Mrs.Parsons
Mr. Lamm
Justice of the Peace
J. Lamb
Walter Parsons
Father
Walter
Mr. Parsons
State Meeting for Modern Woodmen of America in Sedalia
Sedalia hosts the Missouri State School of Instruction for Modern Woodmen of America from November 17 to 19 in Knights of Pythias hall. A big Wednesday evening blowout is planned with initiation, banquet, and grand officers leading sessions for Pettis County camps.
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Missouri State School of Instruction
Modern Woodmen of America
Sedalia
Knights of Pythias
East Fifth Street
Sedalia Camp Nonoi
Messrs
FE. Ek. Codding
Sam W. James
H. H. Edwards
Pettis County
Bamquet
A. R. Talbot Lincoln
Neb
Ralph F. Johnson
Lincoln
R. Ro Smith
Brookfield
Ro Boyd
Springfield
S. C
A. Dobel
Kansas City
J. HW. DD. Stevens
Wirksville
M. G. Ratcliffe
Albany
A. Hughes
Mexico
P. Young
M. G. Barnett
Rich Hill
J. A. Gibson
St. Joseph
N. S. Thompson
West Plains
Walker
St. Louis
Hast
J. W. DeHart
10 O clock How We Can best Approach the Busy Man
A compact guide outlining methods to reach a busy individual, with sections on approach strategies, dealing with false statements in applications, and securing effective assistant deputies. Includes notes on deputy duties and bonds.
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J. W. DeHart
O. Hast
Loomis, Llow
H. Hl
Jas
A. Gibson
Pope Pius X Holds First Public Consistory in Rome
Rome reports Pope Pius X conducted his first public consistory with a large assembly. A short religious ceremony preceded the conferral of red hats on five newly chosen cardinals.
Business Section Burned in Albia Iowa Fire
A blaze destroyed Albia Iowa's business section today causing an estimated loss of 10. The fire damage affected multiple storefronts and disrupted downtown commerce. Local firefighters battled the flames as investigators began assessing the cause.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Albia
Iowa
Kaiser's Condition Stable as Cancer Fears Grow
Berlin reports the Kaiser remains in satisfactory condition with public anxiety rising over a possible cancer. Doctors warn it may take a month or more for definite symptoms to appear.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Berlin
Second Congregational Church Hosts Second New England Dinner
The Second Congregational church hosts the second annual New England dinner this evening organized by its members.
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New England
Second Congregational Church
Remains of Arlie Gatlin Delayed Arrival in City
The body of Arlie Gatlin, who died Tuesday night in Pueblo Colorado, did not arrive on the Missouri Pacific as expected at noon. Mrs. Gatlin will travel with the casket, and funeral arrangements will be set after her arrival likely on rain No. 4 at 4 10 this afternoon.
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Ucinda FE. Parsons
Ead
Holman Art Parsons
Holman
Parsons
Pueblo
Colo
Missouri Pacific
Entire town of Jenkins City wiped out by fire
Aurora Missouri November 12 Jenkins City a town of about four hundred people twelve miles south of here was entirely burned this morning. The blaze began about 10 o clock and with no fire department the fire spread rapidly. Loss is estimated at forty thousand dollars.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Aurora
Jenkins City
Chicago Strikes Tie Up City Car System
Chicago faces a major strike as more than twenty one street railway lines halt operations. Non unionists attempted to run trains but were pelted with stones. crews deserted, cars damaged, and the city’s transport largely stopped with thousands walking to work.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
Illinois Central Railway
Wentworth
City Hall
Linens Test at The Greater Hail Store
Housekeepers judge stores by their linen stock and display. The Greater Hail Store showcases Fable Cloths with Border and a wide range of damask and napkins in various lengths and prices to attract critical buyers.
The Season s Styles in Furs For Winter Wear
Fur trends emphasize throat protection with collars largely removed from coats and suits. The popular look features a broad flat cape over the shoulders and novelty fur bands tied at the throat. Prices range from 1.50 for close scar brushes to 25.00 for electric and near seal coats up to 50.00.
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Eleeric
Coats for Girls 4 to 6 Years in Varied Fabrics and Trims
The article reviews girls coats by age groups showing seasonal variety. For 4 to 6 years it highlights corduroys velvets zib alines and meltons in red black brown and blue with braid ornaments and buttons priced from 3.00 to 6.00. Younger tots 1 to 3 years feature cloth and eiderdown garments with braid trimming from 1.25 to 3.00.
Six Die in Louisville and Nashville Wreck at Tilford Switch
New Hope Ky Nov 12 Six trainmen die and two are seriously injured in a head on collision between two Louisville and Nashville freight trains at Tilford switch near New Hope. Fireman John Reynolds Jacob Leach William Leyden perished. Brakeman Reid Humes and John Winkler among the injured. Wreckage burned, cars destroyed, traffic paralyzed. cause blamed on orders misunderstanding.
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Louisville and Nashville
Tilford’s
William Leyden
Reid Humes
John Winkler
Quick Aerial Trip Across Paris In Dirigible Balloon
The Lebaudy brothers sailed from Moisson to Paris a distance of forty four miles in a dirigible balloon. The trip took one hour and forty minutes.
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Paris
Lebaudy
Moisson
Weather Outlook Indicates Showers Snow Flurries and Cold
The forecast warns of possible showers tonight and Friday with snow flurries in the north. Colder air moves in Friday and for the northwest portion tonight.
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Holman-Parsons
Mrs. Parsons
Tfiolman
W. 8. Johnston
Milwaukee
R. E. Johnson
Elock
A Hughes
R. R. Smith
N. & Thompson
J. R. Boyd
W. S. Johnston
A. Doble
J. H. D. Stevens
Rome
Arlie Gatlin
Ens
J.D. Hail Dry Goods CO
Louisville
Wnashville
New Hope, Ky
S. Michael Cannon
Edward Sturgiss
Moreland Graves
John Reynolds
Jacob Leach
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