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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1903
Page
1
Washington reports indicate the state department plans decisive action on the Panama canal talks. Secretary Hay urged Colombia to meet in the state department as negotiations continue with a rental dispute around half a million dollars delaying progress.
John D. Meyers, keeper of records for Sedalia Lodge No. 27, Knights of Pythias, reports the death of W I Boyd at his Morristown Indiana home Saturday morning from nervous prostration. A former Missouri Pacific chief dispatcher and Sedalia resident, he lived on West Third Street with his wife. Boyd was active in lodge circles and served as a trustee for Sedalia Lodge No. 27 before moving to Indiana about three years ago.
Washington dispatch reports the U S Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the writ of error in Whitney Layton versus Missouri. The ruling leaves the trial verdict upholding Layton's $100 fine for using alum in baking powder and sustains the Pure Food Law question in the state.
Washington dispatch reports Congress will push the omnibus statehood bill and immigration measures to a vote. Senator Hoar and Senator Moraeu will speak on anti trust and Nicaragua canal options as Mark A. Smith vows the omnibus bill will pass or trigger an extra session. Henry L. Oxnard lobbies beet sugar interests as Cuban sugar duties stay debated.
Frank Birch of the Missouri University Glee Club visited the city to arrange a citywide entertainment likely in the first week of February at the high school auditorium under the auspices of the High School fraternity.
Thomas P. Hoy is reported as staying at the Mest hotel after a difficult night with his friends. The fragment notes Hoy's condition and company but lacks full details.
Tina Dunlap, on trial for over a week for the murder of Allie Doel by strychnine poisoning, was acquitted by the jury. Doel died last August. the case hinged on a supposed motive of Miss Dunlap seeking Doel’s drug store position.
Mrs Ada Colburn Zehner state lecturer from Dallas Texas arrives this morning and will lecture each evening during the Week of Prayer. Zehner will occupy the pulpit of the First Congregational church tonight.
A local ad announces a Monte Carlo coats sale with discounted prices. The notice highlights fur and wool options, inviting customers to visit the store during the limited sale period.
Berlin reports Prince George of Saxony is sinking as fever rises and heart and lung strain worsens. Royal doctors fear the crown princess Loise, who eloped with Ciron the tutor, will ascend the throne of Saxony as the king nears death.
John Brown, a local roofer, secures the contract to install the roof on the new Olmstead livery stable, signaling progress in the construction project.
Free embroidery lesson has been eliminated for holidays and will resume next Tuesday from 2 to 5 pm. Instruction will cover the latest styles of embroidery by Lulu Human.
Andrew Darr sues the M K and T railway in circuit court for 2000 damages alleging a box car door fell on him at Green Ridge Missouri on November 3 1902 causing a permanent fracture and ankle injuries while loading the car.
I N Ebbs former Madison county legislator and 1900 Republican senatorial candidate is under arrest at Greensboro on a forgery accusation tied to alleged falsifying against the United States government in Mississippi.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania three hundred coke workers at the Lincoln mines walk out after a wage dispute. Armed deputies are dispatched to curb disorder as the first regional strike since 1894 erupts over the Frick company wage scale starting January 1. Keister and Co had matched the new scale, but the workers demanded higher pay per oven rather than per bushel.
The Rev. B. F. Martin of the First Congregational church wed Miss Jennie Spoon in Janesville Wisconsin on January 1 and arrived in Sedalia yesterday. They will reside with Dr. Hale and receive friends at his home.
The first official message from Honolulu was received as the new undersea cable linked Hawaii with the mainland. President Roosevelt expressed hearty good wishes to Governor Dole and Hawaii, noting the opening will knit the people closer to fellow citizens on the mainland. George Cortelyea supplied the account of the White House note.
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