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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
1
A midnight blaze in the Delaware and Lackawanna and Western freight yards caused half a million dollars in damage. Seven firemen and seven citizens were injured. The Jarvis tobacco plant and the Carry paper factory were among the large structures destroyed.
In New York July 31 the trial of Candy Trust officials on restraint of trade charges proceeded. Secretary Sloss admitted the books were moved to New Jersey and faced questions over letters threatening dealers with fines. The witness would not confirm authorship and Justice Wyatt warned of potential contempt. Prosecutor Mose Goldberg says the trust ruined him.
T. H. Stack shot during an incident at Excelsior Springs leading to Gaume's temporary arrest. Bond set at 1500 dollars. Reports indicate Mrs. Gaume has disappeared amid the investigation.
Edgar F. Allen 47, a Missouri Pacific car inspector from Pettis County for 42 years, died at Missouri Kansas and Texas hospital from injuries after being struck by a car in Sedalia yards on July 7. He leaves a widow, seven children, four brothers, two sisters, and many friends. Funeral services will be held at East Broadway Christian church under Woodmen of the World auspices with pallbearers named from Woodmen and Carmens' Union.
Jeffersonville Ind July 31 Lee Brown the African American who killed Evansville Police Officer Massey and sparked race riots died in prison this morning. The incident set off days of violence with fatalities and injuries across the region.
Ben Starnes the one arm desperado and life prisoner from Leavenworth was wounded and captured near Richmond Missouri at midnight after a multi day man hunt. A posse led by Deputy Warden Lemon confronted him. he was shot in the knee and fell. Authorities say he may lose the leg. A double barrel shotgun a razor edged knife and two gold watches were recovered. Starnes had stolen a horse each day since escaping.
Lightning struck a barn in Scranton Pennsylvania killing Frank Bartree and his son James along with two horses and a mule. The barn burned in the resulting fire.
Five fugitive convicts who escaped Folsom prison were found at Weber creek. Meantime militia and posse planned an assault at dawn but fell into disarray and did not move. No additional news has arrived since.
Lincoln reports a rare July cold snap with drizzle and a record low temperature of 50 degrees. The Nebraska coast to coast cold spell results from a Canada sourced air mass, bringing unseasonable chill to the state.
Hobart Oklahoma suffered a major blaze that consumed the business section leaving over one million dollars in losses. Six people were injured by explosions during firefighting efforts as dynamite restricted flames. The Chief Publishing Company and seventy six merchants were burned out. Four men and one woman were arrested on incendiarism charges.
Capt. W C Bronough of Clinton Missouri is in the city to locate veteran newspaper man George Ferrel but as 3 PM today no trace was found. Bronough has engaged police to help locate Ferrel while another man Jel was arrested Tuesday for intent but released on a preliminary leave.
Rome July 31 The papal conclave opened with a prompt selection urged by cardinals and the oath of secrecy administered. Cardinal Camerlingo checked doors and windows while Cardinal Oreglia locked the inner door and guards were posted as Prince Chini secured the exterior. The first ballot is scheduled for tomorrow.
London reports from the British consul at Cebu that Americans cannot control the natives roaming in small bands, hampering sugar growers and terrorizing peaceful inhabitants. He asks for instructions.
Joseph J. Gaume of the Century Investment Company was arraigned for assault with intent to kill T H Stack, who was shot in the left leg and hospitalized. Stack’s condition alarms doctors for possible blood poisoning, while Gaume and his wife reportedly fled Excelsior Springs and Kansas City, with witnesses present but reluctant to talk.
A reflection on living costs noting that a dollar buys more in July and August than most months, with January and February possibly offering similar value. The text contrasts modern desires and living expenses with historical times, using a Potomac river anecdote about Washington.
Lawrence Murphy former treasurer of the Journeymen Stone Cutters Union was convicted of misappropriating ten thousand dollars of union funds and sentenced to five and a half years in Sing Sing prison. He protested his innocence claiming a put up job.
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the western portion. Saturday should be warmer.
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