Unprecedented Military Display At Jamestown Centennial Exposition
A vast 1907 Jamestown Ter-Centennial military spectacle will bring U S troops and foreign units to Hampton Roads near Norfolk. An entire U S division will host visiting troops, with celebrated groups such as the Ancient and Honorable Companies of Artillery of London and Boston, plus 300 Tennessee Confederate Veterans in gray. Lee's Parade will span thirty acres for drills, while bands and varied military pageantry promise a continuous, splendor filled spectacle.
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Hampton Roads
Norfolk
U. S
Ter-Centenania
Companies of Artillery
London
Boston
Confederate Veterans of
Tennessee
Painful Coincidence in Medal Orders and Service
Washington dispatches show orders for dismissal of the Negro battalion medal were sent as medals for Cuba and Philippines service were being struck by the engineering department. Officials note nearly 70 percent of men in the disgraced companies deserve these honors for bravery and war service. Some call this ungrateful treatment a brutal assault on heroes.
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Washington
Congress
Cuba
Philippines
Magnet Baths in Connection With A G Wheeler
The Magnet Baths operate in connection with A G Wheeler at 103 North Lamine Street. Local officials examine ownership and business relations while customers report standard bathhouse services and hours.
Inter State Inaugurates New and Progressive Features
Inter State Literary Society hosts a Christmas conven tion in Saint Joseph offering art exhibit and contest open to art clubs and sewing circles featuring painting drawing and fancy needle work. Clubs pay entry fees. nine exhibits total with prizes in three classes. Delegates and alternates set by club size. Reading for deadlines and addresses to W A Hill and Mrs W L Grant. Christmas rates promoting homecoming for Saint Joseph residents and guests. Art exhibit separate from regular Inter State Jam.
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Inter-State Literary Society
Saint Joseph
Inter State
W. A. Hill
Savannah Avenue
W. L. Grant
North Fourth Street
Kansas City
Kansas
Freemasons Initiated At Warrensburg In Festive Night
Grand Master C G Williams arrives with 16 Johnson county candidates for initiation. Central Lodge No 59 Sedalia lodges members arrive after dusk to assist in the ritual. A banquet follows as Dr C S Walden gos far positioned as a leading figure in Missouri society.
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C. G. Williams
Tully
Warrensburg
Johnson County
Central Lodge
Crowded Out Articles Due to Late Arrival
A number of stories failed to appear in this issue because late arrival prevented their inclusion. Editors note the missing items cover local updates, event notices, and brief items awaiting next edition.
Masonic Night At Warrensburg Seeks Local Fraternity
For over 15 years the Grand Master of Missouri sought to organize Freemasons in Warrensburg. Prof B. B. Puney, commissioned to lead the effort about five weeks ago, saw progress this past Saturday night with visible activity and involvement.
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ConstavaTor
Missouri
A. F
A. M. Bag
Warrensburg
B. B. aPuney
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Success Magazine
New- Tribune Farmer
Albert Shaw
Gitaheirttina Wawins
G Wheeler
Prop.r
North Lamine ST
Ted Acorn
E. Ralph Blair
South Osage ST
E. E. Johnston
Clothier
South Ohio Street
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