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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
1
Sedalia Missouri dispatch notes store hours through the evening as one store remains open until nine oclock. Weather entry indicates colder conditions with further cooling expected later.
The State Department reports responses from Great Britain Germany and Italy to President Castro’s arbitration proposal. England is most favorable but with many time consuming conditions, Germany objects strongly, and Italy agrees to any decision by England and Germany. Secretary Hay presented the replies to the cabinet, and the U S will seek Castro's agreement to many conditions while urging allies to drop onerous stipulations.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, famed young millionaire inventor, remains gravely ill in New York. Doctors Flint Brown and Janeway Lafield monitor him as Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs Herbert attend. Despite a critical turn, doctors say he has not yet died and hope persists.
Lord Chief Justice charged the grand jury in London with treason against Colonel Arthur Lynch MP who fought for the Boers. It was England's first treason trial in sixty two years. The jury returned a true bill and the trial was set for January 29.
Charlemaigne Tower the new American ambassador to Germany presented his credentials to the Kaiser in Berlin today. He arrived with his wife and staff in imperial coaches and met both the Emperor and Empress at the castle.
Owen Mc Carton a wealthy recluse of Oceanic New Jersey dies at seventy after thirty years never leaving his residence between sunrise and sunset due to an election bet.
An ex Union soldier sent his amputated hand to Congressman Brown in Washington to expedite a pension claim. The package arrived in a committee room and caused a strong odor as officers opened windows to vent the room. The hand, preserved in pickle, was accompanied by a note from Adam Goshego of Waukesha stating the injury occurred in the war and the hand was amputated years ago.
St Louis December 19 J W Barrager office engineer of the Memphis and Southeastern railroad was stabbed to death today in his office by Thompson Morris a former employee. It is believed Morris killed him in revenge for losing his job.
Mrs A F Short met a collision on Ohio street at the Second street corner when a Harrison hack driven by George Woods ran the corner and upset her buggy. She escaped with minor injuries and much mud, laughing at the mishap afterward.
Buyers eye practical gifts as prices range from 4d8e¢ to $7.75 for blankets and from 85c to $7.75 for quilts and spreads. White wool blankets with colored borders cost $3.50 to $7.75, while silkaline and satin spreads offer options from 85c to $4.50.
Holiday neckwear crafted in America debuts affordable lace chiffon ribbon silk pieces for women. Prices range from 15¢ to 15 dollars, with items including embroidered lace turn overs, peau de soie stock, taffeta ties, lace collars, black and white ruffs, liberty silk bows, ostrich feather boas, and long coque feathers.
A shopper’s guide lists table linens and towels with prices for damask napkins and bath mats plus girl’s Christmas coats on final pre holiday sale. Coats include velvet and corduroy options with substantial markdowns from $15 to $8.50 and under.
A case full of dolls dressed for balls and parties is shown by the entrance for a ten dollar prize won weeks ago by girls under 14. The display includes baby and infant dolls and offers a brief Christmas buying window. Awards will be announced in the Sentinel Sunday morning.
The Excelsior Literary Society hosts an 8 o clock meeting with music by Tomlin and Warner and Henney. readings by Miss Turner Guild Allison Luckett Pearson Hunicke. solos by Franklin. a debate on education versus riches with Ferguson Woolery against Tomlin Shirley. Henney to sing special songs.
Mason lodge Granite Lodge No 272 A F and A M will hold its annual communication this evening at 730 Master Masons invited J H Johnson W M S M Hodges Secy Services for Pat Donahue held at Sacred Heart Church at 10 am Fr Neiberg officiating Woodmen of the World members attended to honor their deceased brother Pallbearers named in yesterday's Sentinel laid to rest in the city cemetery
The forecast indicates threatening rain tonight and possibly into the east portion on Saturday. It also calls for colder conditions in the western portion on Saturday.
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