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Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1903

Page

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Locomotive Engineers Meet In Winnipeg Convention

Chief Engineer P. M. Arthur leads about three hundred members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at their national convention in Winnipeg. Arthur issues a statement opposing all sympathetic strikes as the gathering opens this evening.

National Convention OF Locomotive Engineers Arthur Scripps-McRae Press Association Winnipeg Manitoba P. M. Arthur The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Brother Kills Brother at Union Tragedy

At Union Missouri on July 14 a double tragedy occurred in the Rhodes home when Joseph Smith shot and killed his half brother. Mrs Eliza Rhodes bed ridden with cancer sat up at the shot and died instantly. Smith was arrested charged with murder.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Union Rhodes Joseph Smith Eliza Rhodes Smith

Pope Clings to Life As Vitality Delays Dying Hour

Rome July 14 Pope John Paul I barely showed life while his mind wandered. Medical staff report continued vitality delaying final dissolution though delirium and sleepless hours mark the vigil at the Vatican. Cardinal Rampolla and prelates relay inquiries amid steady press interest.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Rome Vatican Cardinal Rampolla

Pope seeks private talk before Benediction in final rites

The pope insisted on speaking with Rampola after doctors warned of imminent danger. A fifteen minute private interview with Cardinal Vivesy followed, then the Franciscan blessing was given and the Apostolic blessing to the order. Doctors say the pontiff could die at any moment as efforts to prolong life continue. Reports claim a German embalmist arrived to prepare the body.

Rampola Wand Vivesy Tuto

Kansas City Woman Injured in Dead Man's Curve Wreck

Mrs Frank Paget of Kansas City visiting her father Mr John Schrader of East Sedalia was injured in the Dead Man's Curve wreck Sunday morning and is in a serious condition.

Frank Paget Kansas City John Schrader East Sedalia Dead Man’s Curve

Little Miss Lucille Kelk Hosts Lawn Games For Cath erine Rodman

About fifty friends gather this afternoon from 2 30 to 5 o clock for a lawn party hosted by Lucille Kelk in honor of her guest Cath erine Rodman of Paola Kansas. Games are played on the lawn and refreshments are served on small tables set there.

Lucille Kelk Catherine Rodman Paola Kas

Will of John Easley Filed for Probate to Widow and Children

The will directs payment of debts first and then the widow Fanny Easley will receive the remainder for life. Upon her death, the property passes to the children as specified in the document.

John Easley Fanny Easley

Ben Christian Safe After Sunday Wreck Letter

Ben Christian, a teamster believed injured in a Sunday morning wreck, reassured his family by writing from Kansas City that he arrived safely. He had departed for Kansas City from his hometown on Sunday.

Ben Christian Kansas City Mr. Christian

Spike injures animal at Third street crossing

Vérses, driven by H. L. Emrich's son Lawrence, stepped on a spike near the Third street crossing this morning. The foot was penetrated about two inches and the animal is very lame. It is feared the horse will have to be shot.

H. L. Emrich

Employers' Underwriters organization formed in Louisville

The Employers' Underwriters or Reciprocal Exchange is being put on a permanent footing in Louisville by W. C. Jones. The company aims to insure members against losses from labor strikes.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Louisville W. C. Jones

Funeral services for J. J. Frey held at 2 30 P M

The funeral of the late J. J. Frey will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 from the residence 423 West Broadway Rev J B Fuller pastor First Baptist church will conduct the services Music under Mrs E F Yancey assisted by Mesdames Steele MacGugin and Florence Scott Solo One Sweetly Solemn Thought and songs Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light will be sung by the quartet pallbearers named include William O Herin M K and T M Sweeney J S Elliott John T Heard William Curran and Col Harry C Demuth a number of out of town friends will attend

J. J. Frey West Broadway J. B. Fuller First Baptist Church E. F. Yancey Mesdames W. D. Steele Harvey MacGugin Florence Scott

Tent collapse during Christian Endeavor convention

The big Endeavor tent at the Denver Christian Endeavor convention collapsed with 8,000 present. Nearly 20 injured, none seriously. A. M. Ramsey urged people to lift the canvas to prevent suffocation. An impromptu outdoor praise service followed as rescue and safety steps were taken.

Mr. Ramsey

President chides B'nai B'rith over petition delay

President at Sagamore Hill criticizes the B'nai B'rith committee for slow work on the Kishineff petition. He makes his displeasure clear during their visit as he handles the matter today.

B'nai B'rith Committee Scripps-McRae Press Association Oyster Bay B’nai B'rith Sagamore Hill

Engines Come Together In Des Moines Collision

A Chicago and Great Western passenger train collided with a freight engine near Savannah Missouri. Dead are engineer John Brownfield and fireman William Stewart of Des Moines. Fatally injured are freight engineer Thomas Howard and fireman William Benson of Des Moines. A score of passengers were severely jarred.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Savannah Great Western John Brownfield William Stewart Des Moines Thomas Howard William Benson

Kelloggy Switchboard Sues Unions for Injunction

Kelloggy Switchboard Company seeks an injunction against President Curran of the Freight Handlers Union Albert Young of the Teamsters Union and Hugh McGee of the Truck Drivers Union and all members to stop interference with its Chicago Terminal Company business. The suit alleges unions threaten to strike and boycott if railroads handle the company’s freight.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Chicago Kelloggy Switchboard Company Curran Freight Handlers’ Union Albert Young Teamsters’ Union Hugh McGee Truck Drivers’ Union Chicago Terminal Company

Children's Party At 915 East Fifth Street

Mr and Mrs T C Baker entertained a party of boys and girls last evening at their home 915 East Fifth street for their son Frank and daughter Ella. The children enjoyed various games and refreshments were served.

T. C. Baker East Fifth Street Master Frank Ella

Remains Shipped to Virginia for Gardner Burial

The remains of Grover P. Gardner who died Monday morning at the M. K. & T hospital were shipped today to Huntington, West Virginia, for burial.

Grover P. Gardner M., K. & T Hospital Huntington West Virginia

Funeral for Matilda McNulty Held in Nevada

Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda McNulty, who died in Nevada Sunday forenoon, were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon from her home at Third and Washington streets. Rev. A. A. Boyd of the Central Presbyterian church led the rites. Pallbearers, elders from Broadway Presbyterian, included J. G. White, E. M. Lodge, John Montgomery Jr., John A. Ready, S. P. Johns, and John A. Collins.

Matilda McNulty Nevada Third Washington Streets A. A. Boyd Central Presbyterian Church Broadway Presbyterian Church Messrs J. G.whte E. M. Lodge John Montgomery, Jr John A. Ready S. P. Johns John A. Collins

Frederick Fisher hanged for wife murder in San Quatin

Frederick Fisher was executed by hanging in San Quatin California for the murder of his wife. He first choked her into unconsciousness and then drenched the body with gasoline and burned it to ashes.

Scripps-McRae Press Association San Quatin Cal Frederick Fisher

Shot at burglar triggers wrist wound in home incident

Will Evans, bookkeeper at Sedalia National Bank, accidentally shot himself in the left wrist while trying to confront a burglar prowling near his home about 11 last night. Doctors A J Tucker and W H Evans examined the injury, found a broken wrist bone and a superficial ball, which was removed.

Will Evans Sedalia National Bank Mr.Evans Mr. Evans A. J. Tucker W. H. Evans

Fifteenth Birthday Celebration for Howard Fullerton

Mrs S A Fullerton hosted a party for her son Howard on his fifteenth birthday. A large number of gifts were received and refreshments were served. Guests included Bettie Gorrell Willie Gorrell Bennie Gorrell Laura Treat Annie Leftwich Hattie Lovice Zelma Penderson Madge Hoover Verna Hoover Howard Penderson Lawrence Emrich Fred Jackson Frank Barton Lee Hodges Jodie Raines Emmett Gorrell Forest Leanor and Howard Fullerton.

Howard Bettie Willie Bennie Gorrell Laura Treat Annie Leftwich Hattie Lovice Zelma Penderson Madge Verna Hoover Howard Penderson Lawrence Emrich Fred Jackson Frank Barton Lee Hodges Jodie Raines Emmett Gorrell Forest Leanor Howard Fullerton

New Summer Shoes and Oxfords Fashion List

A catalog of footwear includes New Summer Oxfords and Nettie Shoes with prices from 2.00 to 3.50. Listings mention patent Colt Blutcher Oxfords with dull tops and Cuban heels, Vici Kid shoes with three quarter foxing, Louis XIV heels, and several styles by Sorosis and other brands.

Baker’s Vici

Sedalia White Goods Boom Boosts Summer Apparel Lines

The store reports a twofold rise in white goods sales since February as cotton goods gain popularity. It highlights dotted Swiss, mercerized damasse, embroidered linen, Persian lawns, French linen, madras, linen dimities, and lace Swisses with prices from 15c to 50c and beyond.

Sedalia Madras

Summer underthings for all ages at tiny prices

A catalog-style notice lists thin summer wear for the family including Misses lace and ribbed hose from 25c to 56c, infant lace hose 9c to 25c, ladies vests 5c to 25c, summer union suits 59c to 1.25, and boys and children union suits and pants from 25c.

Torchon

Missionary Society Meeting At Calvary Church

The Dio neasan Missionary Society of Calvary Church will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o clock. Officers and committees on unpaid dues are asked to report.

Two Men Fined In Police Court Morning Session

In police court this morning James Larsson was fined five dollars for intoxication and James Dunnigan was fined five dollars for disturbing the peace.

James Larsson James Dunnigan

Secretary F L Ludemann Honored By Woodmen Camp

Rus sell camp No 2065 Modern Woodmen of America members presented secretary F L Ludemann with a gold watch at last night’s meeting in appreciation of his faithful service since becoming an officer.

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Union Pope Christian Endeavor Convention Denver Big Tent Deavor Christian Endeavor Ings Jessie M Thornburgh A. M. Ram Sey Pital Central Presbyterian Christian Colorado Ohio Utah Louisiana Oregon Alabama Maryland Wisconsin Oklahoma Indian Territory Indiana Misouri Georgia Alaska Washington Wwest Virginia New Mexico S.A. Fullerton Sorosis Styles J. D. Hail Dry Goods CO F. L. Ludemann Rus Men of America Mem
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