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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
1
The Wonderful Pontiff expresses no fear of death and says he would be happy to pass into rest, describing his greatest desire as heavenly peace. He frames death as a transition to eternal life and comfort.
Rome reports a second operation on the pope with doctors noting improved breathing and heart action though prognosis remains grim. Surgeons say a thousand grammes of serum were removed, potentially extending life by about a day, while the pope asked for truth about his fate and expressed readiness for release.
A St Louis attorney says he saw letters from former Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee to Daniel J. Kelley in Quebec. The missives claim Lee faced ruin and demanded $10,000 and money via Kelley to shield Lee and secure favorable action, with plans to flee and promise committee favors.
The Interior Department adds a regulation to protect the Creek Indians by requiring sealed bids after sixty days of advertising. An appraisal will be made, and each bid must include a certified check for 40 percent of the purchase price to be considered.
The State Fair plans a grand horse show from August 17 to 22 with expanded stables. Breeders have contracted dozens of stalls, and top American horses plus European imports will be displayed. The event promises the finest animals ever shown in the United States.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with likely local thunder storms in the north portion. Warm temperatures continue.
Fred Ames, former colonel of the Thirteenth Minnesota regiment in the Philippines and brother of ex-Mayor Ames, was sent to the penitentiary to serve six years for grafting while chief of police of St. Paul. The ex-mayor faces the same charge and is free on bail pending appeal.
Body identified as Ed Delahanty the Washington outfielder found mangled in the Niagara river near Maid of the Mist. Investigators say he drank on a Detroit train, was put off at Bridgeburg, and plunged into the river after a failed attempt to cross the bridge. Relatives question foul play though no concrete evidence supports it.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt were hosted by naturalist John Burroughs at his Hudson cottage in West Park on July 10. Burroughs prepared meals for his distinguished visitors during the stay.
Kansas Supreme Court orders Chauncey Dewey Will McBride and Clyde Wilson released on fifteen thousand dollar bonds each. Bonds to be approved by the Cheyenne county sheriff where the alleged Berry family murder occurred.
Members of the East Sedalia Baptist Sunday school spend the day at Forest Park enjoying games and amusements. An elegant luncheon was served at noon and they plan to return about 7 to 7 30 this evening.
Atlantic City July 10 Thomas De Paul of New York was arrested on a charge of cutting the throat of Florence Smith 22 of New York allegedly his wife He claims to have come at the dying mother's request and was aided by a messenger boy Florence lay in her hotel room bleeding near the jugular vein Doctors fear she may not survive the injury.
Former Governor Lon V. Stephens and Mrs. Stephens visited Jefferson City en route to Boonville. He distributed Folk for governor buttons and declared Folk would be nominated and elected. He aimed to mobilize Cole county in the movement during his transit.
Carbondale Illinois July 10 Will Os burn reports a Black person attempted to commit a crime against Mrs John Lipe wife of a farmer six miles south of Murphysboro on the Poplar Ridge road Wednesday. Citizens armed with public safety items scour the countryside in search of the suspect who had not been caught by about 3 oclock Thursday morning.
Justice T P Berry dismissed the disturbance of the peace case against P S Jackson this morning. An information had been filed in the circuit court against Jackson.
Cracow dispatch reports three Russians arrested for distributing poisoned bon bons to Jewish children. The widespread conspiracy leaves many ill and some dead among the youngsters.
H. F. Hardin Albert Johnson and Virgil Berry will leave July 17 for Lake Contrary in St. Joseph Missouri as an advance detail of Company D to arrange for their encampment.
July shopping highlights show higher muslin underwear prices due to persistent cotton price increases. Readily available items include Cambric corset covers at 25 cents, muslin drawers at 49 cents, cambric skirts at 49 cents, muslin gowns at 98 cents, and a lace trimmed umbrella-flounced skirt at 75 cents, with a $1.48 option featuring lace and lawn trims.
Several cambric and lawn gowns listed with reductions from $1.50 to $1.19. Styles include low necks, elbow sleeves, Torchon lace edging, and ruffled embroidery with tucked lawns and insertions.
A local store highlights dainty cottons and washable frocks at low prices. Egyptian cotton fabric features staple stripes and checks, with patterns designed to be stylish next year. Embroidered silk lappets, hemstitched lace stripes, and batiste fabrics in various patterns are advertised with multiple price points.
Fine patterns for children's dresses and shirt waists offered in a seasonal sale. 36 inch Madras 15¢ per yard. 36 inch Percales 12¢ per yard. 32 inch Percales 10c per yard. 24 inch Chambray 12c and 8c per yard.
A local retailer slashes prices on parasols with many items cut from 5.50 or 6.00 to 3.00 or 4.50. Styles include black tucked Taffeta with a carved tassel handle and black India Silk with ruffles and tassel handles.
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