11 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
1
Martilus Holman 55 a Clifton City farmer was struck and killed this morning by Northbound Extra engine 437 of the M K T railroad as he started to cross the tracks. Conductor George W Bradfield led the train. Holman family history and alleged foul play surrounding a New York death are discussed by a relative claiming the Rice fortune.
The Sentinel reports Sedalia offers superior shipping facilities lower freight rates and a bigger grain market than Sweet Springs with mills destroyed by fire as a lost asset It urges active organization to attract new enterprises and suggests hiring a dedicated outreach agent. The piece also covers Iowa politics with Sen Courtright and potential run by ex Governor Horace Boies amid Pro Boer ties.
Carl J Carrolson of Muncie Indiana arrives in New York asserting he is grandson and heir of William Marsh Rice the Texas millionaire murdered prompting Albert T Patrick to face death at Sing Sing A prominent law firm backs his bid and funds entry into the looming litigation over the Rice millions The young man claims his mother died mysteriously amid conspiracies to steal the fortune and says he will prove his lineage through his father John J Rice and William Marsh Rice's marriage history
Mr and Mrs Robert Fritz celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at Pioneer hall with assistance from Eintracht Lodge No 172 A O U W and the German American Pioneer Society A silver service set was presented by the groups The event featured a silver framed poem by Julius Clausius and speeches by Rev P F Pfeiffer L E Friemel and A F Tessmer Guests and their families were listed including Julius Clausius and Rev Paul Pfeiffer of St Louis.
In Waterloo Iowa Speaker Henderson orders a snap Republican Congressional convention for May 1, twenty years ahead of the usual date. He drives Senator Courtright from the field and seals his own renomination while drawing indignation from leading Republican workers who say the fight is not over.
J H Baxter Kansas City painter received three months in county jail after being charged with appropriation of a $150 diamond ring belonging to George Wilhite of the Missouri Pacific shops. Baxter and cellmate searched with no ring found. Other court actions set for June 2 and continued bond in related cases.
Repeated police clashes with drawn gendarmes dispersed rioters in Brussels with a wounded officer and a cafe fire. Militias, civic guards, and artillery calls spread. a manifesto for a general strike arrives as mutinous behavior grows among troops in Liege and Mons districts.
Meyersdale Pa April 10 snow reached nearly two feet on the level causing extensive damage to buildings telegraph and telephone lines and electric wires. fruit trees suffered and stables collapsed from roof weight. Wires down across town and poles snapped. Trains run two to four hours late. deepest April snow in southern Pennsylvania in 25 years.
In a hurried moment the Dow Drug Company advertises fast service and the right medicines. Customers are urged to call for quick assistance with prescriptions and drug needs using the provided phone number 259.
A brief note highlights Sedalia Steam Laundry, Longan's, delivering careful washing for ladies' wrists, emphasizing cleanliness and proper laundering standards.
J. W. Burress, once the city police judge, has joined the Famous clothing shop now in new quarters at the northeast corner of Ohio and Second streets, former Bank of Commerce building. He invites friends to visit.
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry advertises expert laundering and finishing for spring and summer wardrobes. Customers are invited to drop off garments for thorough cleaning, pressing, and care, with quick turnaround options.
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