Conclave Elects New Pope After Four Days of Balloting
The conclave elected a new pope this morning after four days of balloting. The selected pontiff will wear the Fisherman’s Ring as leader of the Catholic Church.
04 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
1
The conclave elected a new pope this morning after four days of balloting. The selected pontiff will wear the Fisherman’s Ring as leader of the Catholic Church.
After four days of heat and confinement in the conclave Cardinal Joseph Sarto of Venice was elected by two thirds to be Pope. He chose the name Pius X and appeared before crowds in the Vatican to receive benedictions. Born June 2 1835 in Riese he is renowned for learning and piety and will likely steer clear of politics.
Oliver Sherwood, cashier at Southport Connecticut Bank, who fled with over 200000 dollars missing, arrived in New York from Panama in custody of a detective. He reached Panama via San Francisco after his flight, returning without extradition papers to avoid Panama jail.
In Bunker Hill Illinois on August 4 Mrs Ida Guller remained ill and not moved from custody as coroner fears for her health after a verdict accusing her of poisoning a child. The victim Ewart Checksfield's stomach was sent to St Louis for chemical analysis with results expected in a few weeks. In St. Joseph Missouri William Jennings Bryan praised Governor candidate Joseph Folk and netted a boy named Bryan with a silver dollar during a warm encounter with villagers.
A local sale offers stock reduced and maker samples at half their former prices. White Lawn dominates, with Linen Batiste and Chambray dresses. Trimmings include lace bands and medallions. latest styles. Prices range from 3.50 to 6.50, with Cecilian shirt waist suits at 5.50 to 6.75.
General Manager Goodnow meets today with conductors and trainmen unions to discuss adopting the standard wage scale across the Rock Island system. Officials hope for amicable settlement and a quick agreement. In a separate matter, Missouri grand juries seek all telegrams between Kelley and Robert Lee as part of a baking powder inquiry, with telegraph superintendents ordered to produce records by Thursday.
E P Empie district deputy for the A O U W lodge leaves at noon today for California Missouri to deliver an address to the Workmen of that city.
The City Hospital ladies met for their monthly session auditing and settling accounts. Mrs. Powers was named house committee for August. July patient list includes Alice Seat admitted July 9 discharged July 22 John Bird admitted July 14 discharged July 24 S F Keifer admitted July 14 discharged July 21 Wm Holt admitted July 24 discharged July 28 James M Davis admitted July 26 discharged July 29 Wm Riggins admitted July 17 still a patient Walter Dembeck admitted July 19 still a patient. The hospital requests old underclothing and other gifts.
Mrs. Anna Heisterberg 66 died at 424 East Thirteenth Street after a short illness. Survived by five daughters and two sons, she was born in Hanover Germany and lived in Sedalia about twenty years. Funeral at her residence Thursday at two o clock with Rev Theo Bundenthal officiating.
W J Brill city editor of the Sentinel and his wife welcomed an eight-pound baby boy this morning. The newsroom may be lighter tonight due to the happy event with Pa Brill in celebratory mood.
A nine pound baby girl was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs F E Gibbons. Mr Gibbons is local manager for the Western Union Telegraph company and is happy about the new arrival.
Linen handkerchiefs for women and men are featured with hemstitched finishes at 5c to 10c each, with offers like 3 for 25c. Items include 4 inch women’s hankies and decorative uses such as cushion tops and kimonos. Various fabrics shown: cotton, linen and mercerized with colored borders and fancy centers.
A Summer Corset is not good simply because it is cool. Material counts for little if the shape and making are poor. Try one of these corsets: $1.00 Bias gored Batiste with 9 in French clasp and lace trim. $1.00 Bias gored Batiste with satin ribbed finish and bow knot trim. $1.50 Light weight sateen with 11 inch clasp and non rustable boning. 75e Taped girdles for active women and outdoor wear.
A shopper considers remnant pieces from colored wash dress goods. They may form a skirt or waist length and are as desirable to the next buyer as the first cut, with goods right in season at half price or less.
A hat store invites women to discover bargains with emphasis on visible price tickets and daily sale feel. The writeup urges readers to see the hats in person, promising eye catching value without relying on descriptive prose.
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