Plan for Kansas City Pittsburg & Gulf re adjustment
New York reports a plan by the New York committee chaired by Ernest Thalman to reorganize the railroad with a new company issuing 15 million in first mortgage bonds 15 million in adjustment bonds 20 million in non cumulative stock and 25 million in common stock Bondholders receive 50 percent in new first mortgage bonds treasury keeps 0.5 million and 5 million sold under par The stockholders get 50 percent in adjustment bonds 30 percent in new preferred stock plus 25 dollars cash for April coupon Shareholders face 15 dollars per share assessment and receive par in new common stock 7.5 in adjustment bonds and 7.5 in preferred stock The underwriting syndicate gains 750 thousand adjustment bonds The plan provides about 6.45 million in cash from prior lien bonds and stockholder underwriters Also noted J H Lewis former Representative from Washington urged as Democratic vice presidential candidate potential nominee next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad
New York Committee
Ernest Thalman
Treasury
Halstead Lecture Triggers Audience Row Over Philippines
Editor Murat Halstead spoke on the Philippines at the Economy club in Cincinnati. A heckler praised Aguinaldo and called for Otis to be kept in, prompting Halstead to call traitors those who think that way. A confrontation followed as attendees rushed the aisle and Halstead was escorted away.
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Murat Halstead
Cincinnati
Philippines
Sept. L
Murat Halsted
Economy Club
Vine Street Congregational Church
Halsted
Kalsted
Aguinaldo
Otis
Mr. Halstead
Dewey Home Fund Tops $21,000 in Public Drive
Vanderlip and Roberts reported the Dewey home fund exceeded 21 000 with 27 695 contributors. About 15 000 to 18 000 more is subscribed and held by local committees. Rumors of Admiral Dewey refusing the gift caused delays though officials expect acceptance. Checks to United States Treasurer Ellis H Roberts. Milwaukee Brewers Association sent a contributing check.
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Washington
Sept. L
Frank A. Vanderlip
Dewey Home Fund
Ellis H. Roberts
Admiral Dewey
United States
Milwaukee Brewers’ Association
Reception Tendered to Lincoln Company D
Volunteers gave a reception at the state capitol for Company D of the First Nebraska regiment in Lincoln Nebraska. The event ran from eight until after midnight and featured a dinner and many speeches by officers and privates. Enthusiasm marked the soldiers since their return.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
State Capitol
Yellow Fever Quarantine Placed on Key West
State Health Officer Blunt announced a rigid Texas coast quarantine after two yellow fever cases were reported in Key West. All ships from Key West must be quarantined. The measure stays in effect until danger passes.
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Key West
Austin
Tex
Blunt
Texas
Ex Gov Samuel Merill Dies At 73 In Iowa
Ex Governor Samuel Merill of Iowa died at 73 after a stroke suffered about a week earlier. He never fully recovered from injuries sustained in an earlier electric accident that left him severely harmed.
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Merill
Los Angeles
Cal
Samuel Merill
Iowa
Hudson to Join Mexican Central Railway as Agent
Topeka September 1. Charles R. Hudson resigns as assistant general passenger agent of the Santa Fe and will on October 1 become general freight and passenger agent of the Mexican Central railway. He succeeds Adam Hoffman who left due to ill health.
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Hudson
Mexican Central
Topeka
Kan
Charles R. Hudson
Santa Fe
Mexican Central Railway
Adam Hoffman
Butler wins ten lap bicycle match at Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa September 1 Tom Butler defeated Charles Porter in a ten mile match race paced by motorcycles. Time 18 25 first five miles were ridden in nine minutes. Butler led the finish ahead of Porter in a clear track victory.
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Ottumwa
Tom Butler
Charles Porter
One Mile Exhibition Sets State Record
An exhibition mile race against time on a motor track lowered the state mark from 22.52 to 1 45.5, with the effort highlighting sprint pacing and speed.
Emil Lonjers Narrowly Escapes Wagon Accident
A boy named Emil Lonjers of 510 East Saline fell from a lumber wagon at Third and Ohio this morning the wheel passing over his neck. He regained breath slowly, got up, and walked away crying.
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Emil Lonjers
East Saline
Third and Ohio
Hall's Great Discovery kidney cure advertised in Dallas 1898
A Texas advertisement promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to treat gravel diabetes seminal emissions and rheumatism with one bottle equaling two months of therapy. A testimonial from H W Brown cites Bright's disease and remission after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hall
St. Loui
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Dallas
Texas
Bright
H. W. Brown
St. George Hotel
Florist Charles Gelven moves to Sedalia to start new greenhouse
Charles Gelven, the florist who with his father sold their large city greenhouses to Capt. H. B. Denker, leaves Wednesday for Sedalia to begin a florist business. He toured Missouri cities seeking good outlooks before choosing Sedalia for his new business and home.
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Charles Gelven
Jos. Gelven
Capt
H. B. Denker
Sedalia
Green's August Flower praised by Prof Houton abroad
Prof Houton notes through ten years of travel he met many using Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues. He claims it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches and irregular habits, and says it does not injure the system. Sample bottle free at A S McGowan Otis W Smith. Sold by dealers in civilized countries.
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Prof. Houton
McGowan
Otis W. Smith
New Jack Mine Found North of Zora in Benton County
William Taylor and Herman Goetz report a new jack mine one half mile north of Zora Benton county and one mile from the Morgan county line. Their shaft reaches 36 feet and specimens suggest a promising vein. Work begins at once to reach the bottom and assess the find.
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William Taylor
Herman Goetz
Zora
Benton County
Morgan County
Versailles Statesman
No To Bac Quit Tobacco Ad Card
An old advertisement promotes No To Bac as a tobacco cessation remedy. It claims the product strengthens and rejuvenates users, with a guarantee of cure and available booklets and samples. Pricing listed as 50c or 1.00, with Sterling Remedy Co. as the address in Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Dissolution of Partnership Ends in Police Calls
Two brothers in a firm on East Second Street dissolved their partnership rapidly yesterday afternoon. Police were called twice during the episode as one brother resisted removal of a typewriter from the office. No arrests were made.
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East Second Street
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
The ad promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes refunds if uncured and features EW Groves signature on each box. Available for 25 cents from Ser vant Harker Drug Co.
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EW Grove
St Pauls Lutheran School to Dedicate New Building
The new St Pauls Lutheran church school on Lafayette between Fifth and Sixth streets will be dedicated next Sunday. The well lighted building houses religion German and English studies with modern instruction under Mr H Koch. Open to nonmembers, the school reopens September 4 and is led by Pastor Theo Bundenthal. A Health note promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for sprains and other injuries with local retailers listed.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Lafayette
Fifth
Sixth Streets
H. Koch
St. Paul’s
Theo. Bundenthal
Lost Manhood Nerve Tonic Ad From Sedalia
Dr PD Laverne's Nerve and Brain Tonic Tablets advertised as the greatest known nerve restorers and a cure for nervous diseases loss of brain power leucorrhoea lassitude seminal weakness nightly emissions and loss of sexual powers sent by mail price 1 Aug. T Fleischmann Sedalia Mo.
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PD Laverne
T Fleischmann
Sedalia
Pocketbook Found On Smithton Road With Money Inside
A pocketbook was found August 5 on Smithton road containing money and other valuable contents. The finder reported the discovery to local authorities for return to the owner.
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Smithton Road
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Widely Used
The product proclaims success in treating bowel complaints and is marketed as standard in the civilized world. Sold by Servant Hark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Ohio St
J. L. Kautzman
West Main St
Otis W. Smith
5Th
Engineer Streets
Mrs. E. R. Ballard Returns from California Visit
Mrs. E. R. Ballard and her children arrived home this afternoon after a visit in California.
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E. R. Ballard
California
Allen's Foot-Ease Cures Painful Feet and Soothes Shoes
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder. It cures painful smarting nervous feet growing nails and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It eases tight or new shoes. A cure for sweating callous and hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. By mail 25¢ stamps. Trial packages free. Address Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Grand Central Sells Six Wedding Outfits This Wednesday
Grand Central reported selling six wedding outfits on Wednesday signaling a busy fall wedding season. The event highlighted market demand for formal attire as shoppers prepared for upcoming ceremonies.
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Grand Central
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Chauncey Man Piles
Hamilton Clark of Chauncey Georgia says itching piles plagued him for twenty years before using two boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve which completely cured him. Beware of counterfeits from Harker Drug Co.
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Hamilton Clark
Chauncey, Ga
DeWitt
Harker Drug Co
Mrs Amick Moves to Steinmetz Property on West Broadway
Mrs Amick of East Sixth Street moved today to the Steinmetz property on West Broadway.
Ott's Drug Store Promises Savings on Paint Bills
WANTED Paint customers urged to bring their bill to Ott's Drug Store for potential savings. The notice claims the store will figure out a lower price, promising money saved under the campaign.
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Ott’s Drug Store
Eagle Eye Salve and Patent Cure Mentioned in Ad
An advertisement touts Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes and styes with claims of clear vision. N F Ebersole is in Houstonia today and a note urges asking druggists about Rocky Mountain Tea with germs in disease study. Ice cream soda priced and Fleischmann's Pharmacy listed.
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Sutherland
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Johnnie
Willie Jones
Him
Metcalfe
Norway
DR. Bell
Br. Beli
P. Brandt Grocer Co
Atdoc
William Kahrs
Tress Tot
West Spat St
THE
Pittsburg & Gulf
J. H. Lewis
France
Sears
N. F. Ebersole
Houstonia
Ice Cream Soda Sc. Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
Our
Sorce & Saley
Ohio Street
Geo. T. Menefee Sells
Menefee
West Second Street
Edward A. Strong
Hoffman Building
Sedalia, Mo
Compton Moore
Paola
Kas
E. D.francis
Agt
Baltimore
W. J. Letts
Puppe
St. Louis
St. Paul
Isaac P. Lusk
Hman
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