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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1903
Page
1
The shop feels cooler than many homes as broad awnings block sun and thick stone walls hold in cool. Aisles stay breezy with sea air rushing through express fans, creating a pleasant shopping environment.
J J Frey dies after a six week illness. He was stricken on June 8 and gradually declined until his death, according to family notices in the obituary.
Reports from the aged pontiff indicate his health is worsening quickly as observers monitor his bedside condition and official statements note a declining state.
A Missouri Pacific fast train collided with a crippled ex excursion train, killing three people and injuring 86 others. Authorities dispatched rush ambulances to the scene as firefighters fought the ensuing blaze. The crash halted service in the area while investigators examined the wreckage for clues.
J J Frey ex general manager of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad dies at his Sedalia home after a six week battle. Born 1848 in Jeffersonville Indiana he rose from railroad messenger to top posts including vice president and general manager of major lines. He worked for M K and T Texas and St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Santa Fe and Denver and Cripple Creek among others. Funeral set for Wednesday with many railroad friends expected to attend.
In semi consciousness he sees visions and struggles to survive many hours. Preparations for the conclave to elect a successor proceed without delay as officials weigh the future.
Rome reports the Pope’s condition worsened this morning with reduced consciousness, weak kidneys, and low spirits. Physicians note a decline since Saturday, despite life signs including facial responses. conclave preparations continue and Cardinal Rampolla’s prospects appear strongest. By 3:30 PM the Pope was described as sinking rapidly.
Mrs Dennis Cummings was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for killing her second husband in St. Louis. She had claimed self defense amid abuse and faces an additional indictment for the earlier death of her first husband, Edgar Harris.
The Kansas City Times reports a locomotive collision injuring and burying passengers. Rescue crews freed victims using axes and saws, with three dead including Carl A. Winkleman and Roy Swain. numerous others injured, listing Coleman and Leidy among the victims. Continued coverage on Page 5.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with a rise in temperatures. Tuesday will bring warmer weather, especially in the southern portion tonight.
A disaster at Dead Man's Curve involves an excursion train en route to Sedalia carrying many ex Sedalians. The event left dead and numerous injured, with authorities investigating the cause and summoning aid.
Linen and mohair skirts dominate summer wear with tailored hangs and crisp shirt waists. The catalog lists Black and Blue Plaited Mohair Skirts at $10 to $12, Blue Voices seven gores with matching straps, piped edges, and silk ornaments. other Mohair styles range $4.50 to $12.50.
Dressing lacques and wrappers offered in light jackets priced from 48c to 1.48. White and colored trims shown with lace details plus thin summer wrappers in lawn, print cloths and percales. Trimmed with white braid and lace. prices 75c to 1.50.
The ad highlights Japanese paper fans in black white and all white, priced from 3e to 60e, gauze and spangled fans with ivory sticks offered at 1 to 2 dollars, and prettily painted Giesha fans with wood handles. It notes a weather driven surge in sales with prices and styles ahead of the prior season.
Wide assortment of corset clasps laces and accessories priced low. Corset laces and hooks, hose supporters, skeleton waists for children, collar foundations, hair pins and combs, pearl buttons, safety pins, cotton tape, toothbrushes, bone collar buttons, hat pins, pins and pin books, hair brushes and brooms. Many items advertised at 5c to 39c with bulk quantities.
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