Observations on War Era Talks and Trade Notes
A fragment discusses protestations and sober reflections, noting the potato as king this year and a plan to feed peaches if corn is scarce. It cites England seeking a new loan, Kruger’s price demands, growing commerce with Spain, and the view that commerce ignores animosities. It also mentions Admiral Sampson being called as a witness and Captain Lemly choosing not to summon Maclay.
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Admiral Sampson
Lemly
Maclay
Coal Prices Rise Driven by Miner Strike Legacy
The New York World notes coal price increases since last summer’s miners strike. Wage hikes raised mining costs about 10 cents per ton, while a new trust has twice boosted prices, leaving household coal costs near a dollar higher per ton this winter and miners receiving a 10 cent share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Chase for Francis ceases in Warrensburg case
Rewards totaling 775 dollars from state county and locals for Bessie Francis, murderer of Mary Henderson, remain unconditional. Emmet Davenport Charles Briscoe and Frank Briscoe await preliminary trial in Warrensburg with N M Bradley as defense. Investigators shift belief to a white suspect. Francis possibly fled toward Indian Territory. Sheriff Koch widens manhunt by disseminating descriptions.
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Warrensburg
Bessie Francis
Mary Henderson
Hyatt and Henderson
Columbus
Emmet Davenport
Charles Briscoe
Frank
Brown
Morrow
N. M. Bradley
Francis
Cass County
Indian Territory
Koch
Changes at Nevada asylu m board names new staff
The board of managers of asylum No. 3 elected Dr J W Angle of Smithton to succeed Dr Gillspie and Dr Thompson of Macon to succeed Dr Johnson of Springfield as physicians. Joseph Harper of Nevada was made steward and J L George of Nevada became treasurer.
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The
Sentinel
Nevada
Asylum No. 3
J. W. Angle
Smithton
Gillspie
Thompson
Macon
Johnson
Springfield
Joseph Harper
J. L. George
War in South Africa Seen Ending but Quiet Reforms Loom
Some English writers say the war is over but South Africa will not be tranquil enough to begin plowing this spring. The nation's future plan includes cautious reforms and a tense transition after years of conflict.
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South Africa
Mark Hanna Feels Pressure as Neighbors Contemplate His Presidency
Mark Hanna senses local judgment about his bid for president while Speaker Henderson returns from abroad. The text hints at mixed motives among supporters, with Henderson's return described as injecting a strong imperial outlook, likened to presiding over a branch of the House of Commons.
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Mark Hanna
Mark
Henderson
House of Commons
Conflicting Health Reports On Admiral Sampson
Reports on Admiral Sampson's health are inconsistent. The article urges him to have full opportunity to prove his charge of reprehensible conduct against Admiral Schley, stressing justice to both men.
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Sampson
Schley
The Pity of Mob Violence on Community Youth
The author argues mob violence harms a community as children join elders to chase a victim. It questions whether youths who witness violence will grow into honorable citizens or become lawless disturbers respecting others’ rights.
Coal price rise to 50 cents since May first
Coal merchants report an advance of 25 cents per ton, bringing the total increase to 50 cents since May 1, reflecting a broader shift in market costs. The change is expected to affect heating and industrial fuel budgets through the coming month.
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Sedalia
Removal Shoe Sale at 20 Percent Discount
Shipping out walnut timber dominates the page as John B. Elliott and A. L. Russell profit from timber in Cooper county. They shipped eleven car loads from Otterville, four from Clifton City, four from Pleasant Green, and seven from Pilot Grove over three months. Timber fetched $1 to $1.50 per hundred feet and mostly headed to Kansas City.
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John B. Elliott
Twelfth
Massachusetts Streets
A. L. Russell
West Main Street
Cooper County
Otterville
Clifton City
Pleasant Green
Pilot Grove
Kansas City
Chicago
Sedalia Ball Team Plans Springfield Trip for Weekend Games
Sedalia likely to leave next week for Springfield to play Friday Saturday and Sunday against the Springfield club. Blair and Kidd have an offer from Springfield management but have not decided on the trip. Blair and Kidd will run a Jefferson City excursion next Sunday over the Katy with many local fans joining to see St Charles lose to Sedalia again.
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Sedalia
Springfield
Messrs
Blair
Kidd
Jefferson City
Katy
St. Charles
State fair assigns two gray horses to fire wagon
Dan and Don, the handsome gray horses long used on city streets, will join a city engine as emergency fire department at the State fair grounds next week. George Bartlett has cared for them for years and will lead their morning stalls and back them up to the wagon before hitching.
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Dan
Don
George Bartlett
Transfer Man Ed Huston Finds Former Clerks in Muscogee
Ed Huston on a tour of the Indian territory reports meeting Harry Carpenter formerly of the county courthouse here and Will Fears an earlier Sectalian now at Muscogee. Carpenter will move to Muscogee with wife Mrs Carpenter joining him by early October. Both Carpenter and Fears hold good Indian agency jobs in Muscogee.
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Ed. Huston
Indian Territory
Harry Carpenter
Court House
Muscogee
Local Man Swears Off Tobacco After Fly Incident
H. V. Rice vowed to quit chewing tobacco after a fly reportedly entered his mouth while at the Goodlander hotel en route to Katy station. He recovered the taste by chewing again, ending the episode with the decision to stop using tobacco.
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H. V. Rice
Goodlander
Katy
Hank
Fort Scott Tribune
Sedalia Prepares Streets for Visitors Next Week
Sedalia crews deploy a special force to sweep and clean all paved streets and gutters. George Bartlett resumes use of the street sweeper on East Third street as crews clear Third street from the park to Hancock and extend cleaning south to Broadway.
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Sedalia
George Bartlett
East Third Street
Third Street
Park
Hancock
Broadway
Infant M'Farland Dead at East Broad Way Church
Rev. F. L. Cook of the East Broad Way Christian church traveled to Salem where the infant M'Farland died.
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M’farland
F. L. Cook
East Broadway
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Promotes Cough Relief
An advertisement urges readers to visit drug stores for cough medicine and to consult their doctor about Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. It claims the product saved a writer from serious grippe episodes and cites prices 25c, 50c, and 1.00 with J C Ayer Co. based in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Ayer
E. B. Davis
Providence
R. I
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Masa
Hair accessories price list from a general store sale
A catalog of items and prices for hair combs pins brushes pins and related accessories. Items include top combs 25c 50c and higher, side combs 10c to 1.50, pompadour and back combs, hair pins beads shell products and bric a brac with prices from a few cents to a dollar. Supplies such as nails brushes lipstick and fans also listed with unit prices.
Funeral Sermon For Infant Of Green McFarland
A funeral sermon was preached this afternoon at J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co church for the infant child of Green McFarland and his wife who reside near Beaman. The note ends with the speaker saying he will return better prepared tonight.
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Green McFarland
Beaman
McLean Delays Ohio Campaign Tactics Waiting on Legislature
The statement notes John R. McLean showing little interest in the Ohio campaign this year. It suggests he may hold off until the legislature’s complexion is clear to decide how to proceed, since lawmakers can influence outcomes more readily than voters.
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John R. McLean
Ohio
Sunday Sermon Without Manuscript Shocks Parishioners
A country clergyman forgot his manuscript and told his congregation he would preach without notes. He announced openness and improvised, relying on memory and the moment to deliver a sincere message to the listening parishioners.
Explosion at Fort Riley Yields Fragment Found Farther Away
Several days after the Fort Riley blast a piece of the shell was recovered about two miles from the scene, suggesting the explosion's trajectory and possible secondary effects.
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Fort Riley
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