Closing Scenes of a Murder Trial in Eager Forensic Showdown
The trial’s final phase features heated courtroom oratory as Steele and Limm prepare to resume after supper. Defense witnesses are judged weak, with credibility strains shaping the largely circumstantial case. Key testimonies target McManigal, Mrs Dooley, and Churchill while Judge Burr weighs truthfulness and civic standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
McManigal
Captain Young
Bratton
J. H. Churchill
Jos. Turner
Dooley
Daugh
Judge Burr
W.W. Allen
Turner
Hayes
Mr. Steele
M. W. Bullard
Lexington
Young
Swanson
Main Street
William H. Greer
Lafayette County
Delayed Murder Trial Attendance Marks Pettis Court
A Pettis county murder trial saw a crowded criminal court room awaiting 10 am arguments, but delays pushed hearings to 1 30 pm. Prosecutor Steele earned praise for his prosecution as attorneys finalize jury instructions after evidence is closed.
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Criminal Court
Steele
Pettis County
Sedalia Court Hearings Conclude Evidence Phase
Yesterday afternoon witnesses including Boullt Ernst Yost Vogts and Jackson testified to character and statements regarding Jack Bratton and Steele office discussions. The court admitted Green's evidence over the defense quash motion and set argument time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Ernst
Yost
Mr. Vogts
Jack Bratton
John Jackson
Turner
Allen
Steele
Dooley
Hayes
Cashman
Mr. Steele
Hastain
Col. Lamm
Mr. Green
Eli Green
Mr. Lamm
Morphine Fight and Jail Survival Highlight Hamilton Case
J Westley Hamilton, Seda lia promoter, is released from St. Louis jail after a lengthy struggle with morphine addiction and a tale of reform. He describes brutal withdrawal, the pain of detox, and his claim of patent rights worth $50 000 while detailing missteps in real estate and business schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Westley Hamilton
Sedalia
St. Louis
Hamilton
Washington
Chicago
Elopement Ends in Sedalia nuptials Clara Clum and Harry Funk Wed
Clara Clum and Harry A Funk eloped from Sedalia, wed by a justice in the Funk neighborhood. The couple, once under parental watch, are staying with Tom Fowler as they await parental forgiveness. Clara, 18, is the Clum family’s youngest daughter. Harry Funk, 21, is described as a local farmer’s son from near Dampville.
Hamilton Arrested in Missouri Fraud Case
John W. Hamilton, once convicted in U S District Court St Louis for using the mails to defraud and released, was arrested yesterday at the Lindell Hotel. Linn County Missouri authorities charge him with obtaining money under false pretenses and he was jailed awaiting the Linn County sheriff's arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hamilton
U. S. District Court
St. Louis
Adams
Lindell Hotel
Linn County
Missouri
Hamilton
Young Swindler Arrested After Bananas Ruse at Smithton
A 19 year old man aboard a westbound freight train used a $5 bill to buy ten cents worth of bananas at Myers Bros restaurant in Smithton. He handed a $5 and left with a $1 bill later discovered. He was found in Tipton jail for shorting two merchants there. On his person were $126 in cash and a $450 deposit check. The man identified himself as E. C. Benedict of Indianapolis.
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Harry Funk
Clara
Funk
Mr. Clum
Harry
Smithton
Myers Bros
Myers
Tipton
Durance Vile
E. C. Benedict
Indianapolis
Ind
Author and business man C C Lawson visits Boonville
Boonville Advertiser reports C C Lawson, a Lamonte general merchant based in Sedalia, called on friends and handled real estate matters in Boonville. A literary minded entrepreneur, he has written several Kentucky set stories and toured the Reform School admiring its grounds and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lawson
Boonville
Society Woman Strikes Husband Over Theater Tickets
A leading city society lady created a stir in front of the post office last evening when she, with two companions, asked her husband a 30 cent contribution for a reserved seat to the Chase-Lister Theater Co. opening night next Monday, November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Chase—Lister Theater Co
Nevada Light Plant Closes After Purchase by Quigley
Nevada Missouri reports the Nevada Light company shut off street lights last night. The plant has been bought by J B Quigley who holds a franchise for a new electric light company and an electric street railway in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada, Mo
Nevada Light Company
J. B. Quigley
Electric Light
Four Candidates Seek City Clerk Post From City Council
Fred Hartshorn Eugene Coney Horace Sullivan and Butler Dixon are the applicants for city clerk up to date. Council will make a choice on December 4.
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Fred Hartshorn
Eugene Coney
Horace Sullivan
Butler Dixon
St Vincent's Fair Results and Social Roundup
At St. Vincent's Catholic fair last night, prizes were awarded including a bed spread to Miss Katie Kelly and a 50 lb sack of flour to Jac. Sullivan, with other donations won by Miss Daisy Burke and Miss Anna Keller. Voting tallies showed Miss Pearson leading with 170 votes, followed by Miss Collins and Miss Card. Mrs. Charles Harris hosted a Pilot Grove party with music and a seven course dinner for local ladies, and Sedalian women are invited to a D O C Euchre night December 4th to raise funds for Springfield cemetery soldiers, with twenty tables and twenty prizes.
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St. Vincent’s Catholic Fair
E. Adams
Katie Kelly
B. W. Zimmerman
Jac. Sullivan
McLaughlin Bros
Daisy Burke
Carl Guenther
Anna Keller
Bryant & Tewmey
H. F. McGowan
Pearson
Miss Collins
Miss Card
Margaret Cullinan
Charles Harris
Pilot Grove
Mollie Holman
Boonville
Harris
W. D. Steele
Sedalia
Marshall Rust
Harriston
Elk Rooms
Springfield
Waddell
Olive Withers
May Small
Farmer on trial over alleged diseased meat sale case
Albert Lewis faces trial today on suspected sale of diseased meat. Lee Lovinger tried to assist the prosecution but was ruled out. Justice Kinsey and lawyer Shortridge clashed, Robb from the stable was summoned, and Attorney Kelly faced cross examination by Assistant Prosecutor Berry as sensational features promised for 3 p.m.
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Albert Lewis
Lee Lovinger
Shortridge
Justice Kinsey
Robb
Kelly
Berry
Red
St Vincent's Fair Closes Monday Night
The St Vincent's fair will conclude Monday night as organizers wrap up the event. Attendees can expect final performances and closing activities, with organizers urging visitors to complete purchases and visits before the fair ends.
Texas preacher to speak at East Broadway Church tomorrow
Rev John Logan of Texas will preach at the East Broadway Christian church tomorrow. The Fancy Work club will be entertained next Tuesday by Mrs Leo Bhoess at her home on West Sixth.
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John Logan
Texas
East Broadway Christian Church
Leo Bhoess
West Sixth
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Messrs. Steele and
Limm
William Boullt
Denison
Dexter
East Second
Mor
Phine
Yan
Mrs Funk
East
Clara Clum
Dampville
J. W. Clum
Washington Avenue
Harry A. Funk
Hami Ion RE
Nevada
ST. Vincent’s Fair
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