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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1904
Page
1
The president heads home tomorrow with a full corps of assistants following a busy schedule in Washington. Officials say the presidential party plans to resume normal routines and return to private duties after months of public engagements.
Pittsburg July 1 the committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers agreed to accept an eighteen per cent reduction in wages to assure peace for twenty thousand sheet iron and mill workers for the coming year. Partial mill operation is promised during the summer.
Pittsburg reports ex Senator Jones says Bryan will not bolt the party if Parker is nominated and Cleveland remains unlikely. He cites Hearst as likely to lead instructed delegates, with Gorman a strong possibility, while no bimetal plank expected.
Washington reports William R. Earst after talks with R. McLean of Ohio says he and allies support the St. Louis convention nominees for president and VP. He urges Democrats to elect a truly Democratic ticket and believes leaders will be guided by reason, not resentments. He expects the Louis convention to nominate a ticket that appeals to intelligence and conscience.
Paul Morton and Secretary Moody took the oath of office this morning in a formal ceremony. The event established their duties in the new administration and signaled the start of their official roles.
Four inch all silk ribbons satin liberty and taffeta offered at Flower's for twenty five cents per yard.
Toledo reports Mayor Golden Rule Jones gravely ill with lung abscesses and fading strength. The city awaits word as officials and citizens hope for recovery amid mounting concern.
The American gunboat Mayflower collided with the British cruiser Bacchanti in Gibraltar today. Initial damage estimates are unclear and awaiting assessment by naval authorities.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a pre series or pregame item connected to a ham arrangement and a house legislation item dated or labeled with D. The readable text is sparse on concrete names places or dates.
The President led Major Theodore Bing to retirement as brigadier general and military aide at the White House after he recently lost a leg in an accident in Ilo, N Y.
President Roosevelt sails to Oyster Bay with Secretaries Loeb and Barnes and a small retinue for the summer. He will be greeted by schoolchildren with bands and flags and plans short Washington visits before and after July 28 as the nomination process proceeds.
Samuel Burnett of St Louis was accidentally shot while camping on his mother's farm near St Louis. A companion's rifle discharged as Burnett drank at a spring. He is at St John's hospital with the bullet not yet located. Burnett is son of Mrs. Timberlake, well known in Sedalia, and a popular figure there.
In criminal court Judge Longan sentenced Frank James to ten years for murder and others to prison terms for larceny from dwelling, kidnapping, and larceny from person. Sheriff Dillard will move the prisoners to Jefferson City tomorrow.
Rosa Bauer mother of Mrs. Chris Yost died in Kansas City after a fatal fall. Authorities reported the incident and opened a routine investigation. The Yost family mourns the loss and asks for privacy during the bereavement period.
Saturday brings unusual business as shoppers flock to grab clothes and knick-knacks for the Fourth celebration. The store bills itself as an everyday convenience, with new thin dresses and timely bargains to meet sudden demands.
Crushed silk belts 1 to 4 inches wide with fancy buckles range 25c to 2.50. White satin belts with gold and silver buckles 50c. Black and white crushed kid belts with gold and gun metal buckles 60c to 2.25. Tan and brown crushed kid belts 50c and 60c.
A sale offers washable summer skirts and baby dresses at reduced prices. Linen and Madras fabrics in white Champagne blue and black, with baby dresses in sizes 2 to 4 years. Prices range from $1 to $5 and include Fourth of July wear ready-made with careful craftsmanship.
Aged Rosa Bauer, formerly of Sedalia, fractured skull when she fell on pavement. Daughter Mrs. Chris Yost of West Seventh street learned Thursday evening of the injury. sent to Kansas City, she arrived after her mother had died. The Kansas City Times reported this morning.
London dispatches describe the Port Arthur battle with Japanese bombardment and land attacks, detailing Russian and Japanese casualties and maneuvers around Liao Yang. Separate reports note a maritime clash near Port Arthur and a fatal streetcar accident in Kansas City involving Rosa Bauer and Henry Bauer, with survivors listed and hospital treatment described.
The event at Flower's on Saturday promises a stylish showcase with colorful umbrellas and a vibrant parade mood. Local attendees expect a lively scene as crowds gather for the first time this season.
A quirky historical note marks the 4th of July with references to gatherings and a new nation idea. It evokes the founding era and the enduring American holiday through playful numeral imagery.
A local millinery and underwear sale highlights reduced muslin underclothes and hats from our own stock. Displayed in the suit department, items include samples priced from 25 cents to 2.48 with original values noted, some slight handling marks reduce prices to clear stock.
Inexpensive way to freshen worn waists or gowns for the Fourth of July service. New styles offer attractive shapes. Prices range 25c 39c 65c 75c. Also two bargains 50c embroidered mull ties regularly 1.00 and 1.25 in white pink blue and champagne. 10c for 25c and 50c turnovers.
A vintage sale notice advertises silk shirt waist suits priced at 15 dollars for 25 dollar value. It highlights new models in pongees taftetas and foulards in champagne blue gray and gun metal and urges early shoppers with witty pro crastinator messaging.
Advertisement notes fine silk gloves in tan gray and brown with one or two clasps. Priced at 39 cents for 75 cents. Not seconds or soiled just mussed from fitting. Described as splendid looking for Fourth of July wear.
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