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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
2
A crowded courtroom saw the union bank robbery case proceed with the defendant pushing for a continuance that was denied. Spectators, including the accused bandit Rudolph's family, waited as delays escalated amid intense public interest.
The preliminaries in the trial of George Collins alias Fred Lewis for the killing of Detective Schumacher opened before Judge William A. Davidson in Union Missouri. Prosecution led by O. E. Meyersieck with James Booth. defense by Jesse H. Schaper W L Cole and Jesse M Owen. A 60-man special jury was drawn with selection to begin Friday. trial expected to last several days amid crowded courtroom.
A Cracow report claims a new Kishineff style massacre in Russia targets innocent children. The piece condemns Russian treachery and calls for strong punishment, urging an awakening and warning that war with England and Japan could spur reform as progress follows conflict.
A Sedalia farmer J P Ricks testifies he suffered six months with a lame back and found relief after using Deans Kidney Pills from W E Bard Drug Co. He notes the cure and urges others to try the product sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. price six 9 cents per box.
The piece celebrates Indian nomenclature such as Muskoka Kawartha and Bright Waters as fitting descriptors for fine summer outings in the Americas. Descriptive literature and timetables are offered free by the Grand Trunk Railway Advertising Department in Chicago through George W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A.
The Sedalia Missouri City Council invites sealed proposals from banks or bankers to become the city depository. Bids must be delivered to the City Clerk by 5 p.m. July 20 1903 and state the rate on daily balances for the period until the next depository selection. Bids follow Missouri statutes for third class cities and are witnessed by the city seal.
Classified notice seeks skilled painters for permanent positions at Ameri can Car and Foundry Company in Madison Illinois. Applicants must meet job requirements and may contact the plant office for details and applications.
Members of the Second Congregational church Sunday school enjoy a picnic at Forest Park. The event captures a community gathering with families and children in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Special low rate excursion from Chautauqua July 24 via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. Round trip $14. return limit 30 days. Also a $1.25 excursion to Kansas City July 19 via M K T railway with a special 1:20 a.m. departure from Sedalia. Details via Katy's agent. book information available from B. P. Humphrey or C. F. Daly.
Advertises a Bird’s Eye View illustration of the World’s Fair buildings to be mailed for 10 cents prepaid. Citation to George Morton of M K T railroad, Box 911, St. Louis, Missouri.
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