Knob Noster Farmer W. W. McKibben Hangs Self
W W McKibben a prominent Knob Noster farmer hanged himself in a Warrensburg jail cell last night. He was held as insane and had been moved from his Knob Noster farm where he left a wife and two sons Enos and JL. He was 70. The county court planned to rule today. The remains were sent to Knob Noster for burial.
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Sentinel
Warrensburg
W. W. McKibben
Knob Noster
Swearingin
McKibben
Enos
J .L
Corn Razors Sold At Bard's Drug Store
A full line of corn razors is offered at Bard's Drug Store, detailing multiple sizes and blades for corn shaving needs. The listing emphasizes convenience and availability for customers seeking specialized grooming tools.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Uncle Tom's Cabin to be staged at the opera house
A splendid production of Uncle Tom's Cabin will be presented at the opera house this evening December 9. The performance is praised as one of the best yet offered by any company and expected to delight every youngster in attendance.
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Opera House
Sol Smith Russell Stars In A Poor Relation At Opera House
An immense audience is expected Tuesday evening to see Sol Smith Russell in A Poor Relation. The Noah Vale character is praised for its deft blend of pathos and comedy.
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Opera House
Sol Smith Russell
Noah Vale
Murray and Mack in Shooting the Chutes Farce
Advance reports praise the Murray and Mack farce Shooting the Chutes presented by the famous Irish comedians. The show promises a wealth of laughs and a bustling performance.
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Murray & Mack
Boulen Griffen and Dazzler in New York Kidnapped Show
Boulen and Griffen, noted comedians, were seen in the city with The Dazzler. Barney Gilmore brings Kidnapped in New York to the opera house on Saturday matinee and night December 14. The play centers on the Baby Marion Clark kidnapping with Howard Hall following the tale.
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Barney Gilmore
Opera House
New York
Marion Clark
Howard Hall
Mr. Gilmore
Quigley Plans Sedalia to Marshall Electric Railroad
J. B. Quigley of Sedalia proposes an electric railroad from Sedalia to Marshall via McAllister Springs. He aims to secure New York investors and build a sanitarium at McAllister Springs, needing Sedalia’s franchise to operate into the city.
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Quigley
J. B. Quigley
Sedalia
Marshall
McAllister Springs
New York
Pettis County Poised for Strong Congressional Fight
Major Newton state committeeman visits Pettis and Greene counties as sentiment favors Greene for Hamlin. He predicts a lively district race with Pettis next if Pettis fields a strong candidate. Newton traveled from Rich Hill with Henry Price to discuss strike tensions and heads to St Louis after testimony in the Cardwell case.
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Major Newton
Springfield Leader-Democrat
Cty
Rich Hill
Governor Dockery
St. Louis
Henry Price
Aurora Daily Argus
Southwest Weekly Miner
The
Monthly Miner
Sentinel
Congress
Greene County
C. W. Hamlin
Hamlin
Pettis County
Cardwell
Independence
Daring farmer drives toward river bridge incident
Cyrus Lawson, a farmer, tried to cross the L and N railroad bridge over the Ohio river at noon. His horse fell between trestles and he fell 12 feet from the buggy but escaped injury. A passenger train was delayed about two hours. Kansas City banker killed after train strike. Sherry W. Marshall, a teller at the National Bank of Commerce, died from injuries after being struck by a Frisco train near Lacygne.
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Henderson
Cyrus Lawson
Ohio River
Lawson
Kansas City
Sherry W. Marshall
National Bank of Commerce
Lacygne
Kas
Mr. Marshall
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promotes Quality Service
A concise advertising notice touts fair wages and high quality work from Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry inviting customers to call for any laundering needs. The message emphasizes value for labor and urges engagement.
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Longan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Won't Lose Eyesight Says Four Year Old Victim
Little Sibyl Long, four, of 1202 East Thirteenth Street, is improving after a blank cartridge exploded in her face. Her brother Allen, ten, loaded the shotgun and fired a shell, though no one was injured beyond the powder burns. Dr. S. G. Crawford reports she will recover sight.
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Sibyl Long
Joseph Long
East Thirteenth Street
S. G. Crawford
the Sentinel
Allen
Hunting expedition leaves Dresden in progress
Captain Holland and J. Dempsey are out at Dresden today hunting. A special freight is expected to be telegraphed to haul home the game. Samuel Sprecher is watching Captain Holland's store during his absence.
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Captain Holland
J. Dempsey
Dresden
Samuel Sprecher
Capt. Holland
Wreck in Macon Georgia Kills One Injures Dozens
A Central of Georgia passenger train from Savannah jumped a switch near Macon after crossing the river around 4 pm yesterday. The engine and tender separated from the cars, causing a severe wreck. One person was killed and about twenty injured, with many others hurt in the collision.
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Georgia
Macon
Central of Georgia Railroad
Savannah
Joplin Granted Katy Railway Entry as Five Lines Grow
Joplin Missouri officials authorize the Missouri Kansas and Northwestern railway to enter the city. The Katy branch from Parsons Kansas to Joplin is progressing and will bring Joplin to five operating railroads within weeks.
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Katy
Joplin
Missouri, Kansas and Northwestern Railway
Parsons
Kas
Hospital Arrivals in Various Cities and Roles
Hospital arrivals list named workers across multiple towns. Individuals include James Apostle with an extra gang in Green Ridge, Milton Johnson a section laborer in Pittsburg, George Fontain an extra gang in Jefferson Texas, S. W. McGrady a coal heaver in Hillsboro, Henry Scott a section laborer in Smithville, William Oberdeck an extra gang in Weldon Springs, Will Wipps a section laborer in Upton, W. W. Lyte an engineer in Denison, and Jeff Martin an extra gang in Greenville.
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James Apostle
Green Ridge
Milton Johnson
Pittsburg
George Fontain
Jefferson
Texas
S. W. McGrady
Hillsboro
Henry Scott
Smithville
William Oberdeck
Weldon Springs
Will Wipps
Upton
W. W. Lyte
Denison
Jeff Martin
Greenville
Officials and staff changes at Missouri Pacific and Katy lines
Agent Powell warns parents against boys riding trains. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers meets at Hoffman Hall to elect officers. Walter Coggeshall resigns as Katy telegraph stenographer for Ossawatomie. Elliott station on Missouri Pacific river route opens. Cramer becomes agent in charge. dispatcher addition planned. D Hardy travels east in No. 2. G W Fitzgerald travels from Salt Lake City to St. Louis with family. A school of instruction on new standard rules reopens at Missouri Pacific yard office led by Chief Dispatcher S Ennis.
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C. E. Powell
Houstonia
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Hoffman Hall
Walter Coggeshall
S. K. Bullard
Katy
Ossawatomie
Kas
Missouri Pacific
Elliott
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Yard
S. Ennis
World's Champion Shorthorn at International Live Stock Show
The Chicago International Live Stock Show honored a Shorthorn as the world champion after a widely attended display. Judges highlighted the breed's size, capability, and pedigree, recognizing outstanding and well-bred cattle in the competition.
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Chicago
City Wins Special Tax Judgment In Sedalia Case
City of Sedalia ex rel John F Mann Counce et al won a special tax judgment for 168.33 dollars at 8 percent interest with execution stayed until May 1. Other circuit court entries include replevin continuances and motions to reinstate in various civil actions.
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City of Sedalia
John F. Hammann
W. H. H. Dye
W. T. Deweese
Third National Bank
R. L. Hale
R. L. Harvey
Charles McVey
John A. Dunlap
Joseph H. Kelly
Libel Suit Delayed as New Subpoena Sought
In Independence the Cardwell damage case stalled as Representative Clark refused to accept an irregular subpoena. A new order will be issued and served in Mexico on Monday. John Carroll and Colonel Phelps are to testify, Governor Stephens appeared, and witnesses including Dr. E. P. Chinn and Rev. James Bradley gave statements on finance committee actions and the breeders' bill.
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Kansas City
Clark
Mexico
Cardwell
Independence
Walsh
Kickwill
John Carroll
Colonel Phelps
Stephens
E. P. Chinn
State Committee
James Bradley
Audrain County
Senate
Sam B. Cook
C. F. Clark
F. W. Lehman
The
Republic
Mr.Bradley
Bradley
Cook
Fair Association
Sedalia Steam Laundry Promotes Careful Shirt Laundering
Sedalia steam laundry at 216 Lamine Street advertises thorough laundering to extend life of shirts collars and cuffs. Two phones 154 listed for service inquiries.
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Sedalia
Lamine_ street
Gartrell to Be Arraigned in Death Sentence Case
Judge Graves announced Gartrell will be arraigned January 21, 1902 for murder of D. B. Donegan last March. The death sentence was extended to allow counsel to prepare arguments for a new trial.
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Butler
Clark launches statewide effort for Democratic senatorial primary
From his headquarters Champ Clark begins a drive to force a Democratic primary for the U S Senate. Petition circulation aims to reach every school district in Louisiana Missouri with Ed A Glenn sending out thousands of petition letters.
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Louisiana
Champ Clark
State Committee
United States Senate
Ed A. Glenn
Clark
Blana
Miss Nettie Lamm Elected History Instructor
Miss Nettie Lamm of Sedalia has been elected by the city school board to succeed Miss Gertrude McKinley on the high school faculty as history instructor. A Warrensburg normal graduate, she taught with success in Harrisonville and Joplin, and is praised as one of Sedalia’s brightest products. The board congratulates itself on the choice.
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Nettie Lamm
Henry Lamm
Gertrude McKinley
Miss Lamm
Sedalia
Warrensburg State Normal School
Harrisonville
Master John T Ready Celebrates 13th Birthday
John T Ready celebrated his thirteenth birthday at his home on East Fifth Street with schoolmates Saturday afternoon into evening. Games and music filled the party and guests left wishing him many happy returns.
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John T. Ready
East Fifth Street
Manicure and Toilet Goods Highlight Bard’s Drug Store
Bard's Drug Store offers a wide range of manicure supplies and toilet articles. Customers can find essential grooming items and personal care products in a convenient downtown location.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Officers elected for C. K. and L. of A. Branch 159
Branch 159 of C. K. and L. of A. elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs. Henrietta Glass and Vice President Mrs. Harry McGowan. Other posts include Recording Secretary Miss Mary Hart Financial Secretary Miss May Lafferty Treasurer Mr. C. McHugh Sergeant at Arms M. J. H. Lafferty Spiritual Adviser Fr. Healy and Medical Examiner M. T. Collins.
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Henrietta Glass
Harry McGowan
Mary Hart
May Lafferty
C. McHugh
M. J. H. Lafferty
Fr. Healy
M. T. Collins
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Griffen
Dazzler
Springfield
Pettis
America
Missouri
Charles E. Leonard
Bellair
Cooper County
T. F. B. Sotham
Chillicothe
Gudgell & Simpson
O. Harris
Harris, Mo
Goodenough
Bright Donald
George Bothwell
Nettleton
Bard’s
Links and
J. F. M. Counce
Circuit Court
Tribunal of Justice
MR. Clark
Col. Phelps
China
Gartrell
Dow Drug Company
Miss McKinley
W. E. Bard Drug Company
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