23 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
1
After a day of deliberation the jury could not reach a verdict in the Nan Patterson murder case involving Ceasar Young. The case featured a dramatic courtroom presentation and intense testimony before jurors remained deadlocked.
New York dispatch reports after twenty four hours deliberation the jury in the Nan Patterson murder trial could not agree and was discharged. Patterson collapses in court as bail is denied and she remains in custody awaiting a possible bond and new trial.
Colonel W D Ross auctioneer and Miss Marion Eubank of Otterville Mo were secretly married at the Fifth Street M E church parsonage Sedalia at 7 PM Rev A B Appleby officiating Miss Margaret Jeukins Otterville and Colonel Charles J Hieronymous Sedalia witnessed the ceremony They dined at the Elks hotel and plan to settle on Ross brothers farm southeast of Otterville The couple’s friends and their future home were noted in Cooper county communities.
A grand jury has indicted the husband of a local figure and holds that Dr Chadwick is equally guilty with his wife. The case centers on a high profile alleged wrongdoing and names both defendants in formal proceedings. The article outlines charges and potential implications for the couple.
Ted Murphy former manager of Pattling Neilson was arrested in Stockton California on December 23 charged with stealing ten thousand dollars Nelson won in his fight with Britt Tuesday night. Nelson says Murphy also took a couple thousand dollars he held for safekeeping.
In Manila on December 23 a band of Pulajanes ambushed thirty eight men of the Thirty-eighth company of native Philippine Scouts near Dolores on Samar. Several thousand Pulajanes are said to be on the warpath, and the situation is reported critical.
Chicago December 23 grand jury indicts banker Perry for setting fire to the Chicago car and locomotive works with the intent to defraud insurance companies.
The Sedalia Journal presents a calendar for 19035, wholly created in its own office and printed exclusively in German. Not a word or figure is English, all text uses Fatherland characters.
A group of friends surprised Miss May Hannon at her home 303 West Cooper Street. Henry Luther won a guessing contest and a box of bon bons as the prize. Refreshments were served to Rose Budis Daisy Hinks Laura Strickland Cleo Guyer H Luther John Simms Ed Malalo and Willis Clarke.
The Missouri junket of the biennial committee visits Columbia to review state institutions and guide revenue distribution. Speakers include Senator Wornold, Major Beddinger, Representative Adkinson, and Rev. A B Duncan, highlighting the agricultural college and university influence on student growth and funding. The January legislature will face about half a million dollars more to allocate among institutions.
The $150 tea set on display at Eddie Lyons billiard parlors will be sold at 9 o'clock. Interest has drawn many local buyers to the event.
Threatening tonight and Saturday with probable snow flurries to the west portion. Much colder temperatures expected overall.
The Sentinel announces a special Saturday evening print on December 24 instead of Sunday due to Christmas Day. Staff rest, carrier routes, and advertiser deadlines are adjusted so all can observe Christmas with families and Santa. Subscribers should expect Saturday night delivery.
Lincoln Nebraska December 23 Jeffersonian simplicity illustrated at William J Bryan home where the giant punch bowl once owned by Thomas Jefferson rests in state. The silver bowl weighs 100 pounds holds ten gallons with gold ivory carvings and a six pound oak pestle. Bryan bought it from Culpepper Virginia with a certificate of authenticity from Albemarle Virginia. The price is undisclosed.
Sedalia promoter David Wilson plans early next spring to begin building 30 to 50 houses for shopmen, funded by a 38 acre land purchase totaling 25000 dollars. The project includes a two to three story brick building with hotel rooms and store spaces, financed and supervised by Wilson, with sales via installment plans.
Kansas City resident David Wilson purchases two acres near the new shops in a local land deal. The transaction secures prime frontage and signals continued development in the area.
A buyer paid 25 000 dollars for thirty three acres from Pacific Realty Co and five acres from the Cooper Estate. The transaction consolidates two parcels into a single property, reflecting a sizable land purchase through noted local firms.
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