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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
1
The United States declares it will respond if Raisuli the Mor Occo Bandit harms an American citizen. Authorities emphasize vigilance and potential action against the bandit.
The state department confirms that if Raisuli harms Perdicaris or Varley, American marines will land from ships in Tangier and pursue the bandits until captured. The United States rejects Raisuli’s ransom demands and any British-proposed secondary kingdom.
A vast gold strike reported from Glenbrook sixteen miles south of Cripple Creek prompts a special train to move crowds. The find outside Cripple Creek’s mineral zone surprised mine experts and sparks extraordinary interest in the region.
A circulating story says Japan will seek peace after capturing Port Arthur if Russia agrees to terms. If no treaty is reached, Japan would block Russian ships in the Far East waters. A second report from Tokyo says General Kuroki routed Kuropatkin near Luments with losses and captures including guns and a Cossack squadron.
Emma Bunn 18 sues Ben Files a Fort Scott resident for breach of promise of marriage alleging he planned to marry her next August but recently married another. The case was filed June 1 in Fort Scott Kansas.
Tangier reports show foreigners face danger after United States warships reached port. Local tribes hold meetings and seek to seize Europeans while British residents are told to seek Tangier shelter or defend themselves.
W J Buchanan, attorney for the street car company, was acquitted on two charges of attempted bribery at a preliminary hearing before Justice Morrin. Former councilmen T B Gilbert and E A Kampmaier testified against him, while costs were assessed against Myrom Waterman who filed the warrants.
Professor Charles Bente of Postal Missouri narrowly escaped being run down by a Missouri Pacific switch engine at the Mill street crossing Tuesday afternoon. Bente and Paul Hearn were crossing when the engine nearly backed into them, the vehicle tongue broke and two wheels were demolished. both occupants jumped to safety.
Maude Reno of Marshall Missouri and John Reese of this city received a marriage license and were wed in the afternoon by Probate Judge O E Parsons.
Oliver Stewart, head of the National Prohibition committee, said General Miles could receive the Prohibition presidential nomination if he publicly pledges to affiliate with the party and support the ticket. If no statement comes, the party will seek another candidate, despite Miles’ long record of opposition to the army.
Miss Eva Annette Gold of Sedalia and Jacob N. Carr of Chautauqua Kansas wed at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Johnson officiating The ceremony featured Mendelssohn March and solos by Edna Morris Linnie Gold and two other singers Afterward the couple left for Kansas City and a bridal journey then plan to settle in Chautauqua Kansas after July 30.
Cheyenne Wyoming June 1 Frank Woodruff and William Eubanks range riders drowned in the Horse creek valley flood. All streams in the area are out of their banks and ranch property damage is heavy.
Samuel R. Callaway of the American Locomotive Company dies after a surgical operation. He formerly led the Lake Shore and New York Central railroads and served as vice president of the Union Pacific.
Berlin dispatch from war correspondent Colonel Gaedke reports Japanese forces have ceased all military operations except the siege of Port Arthur and plan no further actions until the fortress falls.
Local Kansas City leaders urge formation of a Supreme Court TY Committee to advise on judicial matters. The push involves multiple city officials and civic groups seeking greater influence over court oversight and policy decisions.
Mukden reports the battleship Fuji grounded on a reef off the Miao Tao islands with several torpedo boats standing by to protect her.
A writ of mandamus will be sought in the Supreme Court this afternoon to compel the Jackson county Democratic committee to call a primary election for selecting delegates to the state convention or to permit a direct vote on all candidates. The petition argues Folk’s right to name delegates violates state election law and Ed Yates will present the case.
Miss Mildred Stone daughter of Missouri's junior U S senator will marry J G Parkinson of St Joseph in a high profile ceremony in Jefferson City tonight. A reception at the governor's mansion will honor the marriage as one of the exclusive society events.
The May Sale features muslin underwear highlighting daintiness, long service and washability. Prices range from 8c to $2.50 with items such as cambric, lace trimmed necklines, embroidered fronts and tucked yokes, limited to a few per customer on select pieces.
Catalog of petticoats in muslin and cambric with flounces tucks lace and embroidery. Prices range from 29 to 150 cents with various ruffles and under-dust ruffles. Limited to three items per customer.
Advertises muslin drawers with three tuck rows and broad hem at 15 cents each, muslin and cambric items at 33 cents and 75 cents, plus a $1.00 cambric lawn flounce with lace trim. Includes lace insertions, hemstitched bands, and wide lace edges, offered to customers.
Catalog notes list multiple chemise and cambric garments priced from 50 cents to $2.00. Descriptions detail muslin yokes with embroidery and lace, tucked lawn flounces, hemstitched trims, Valen ciennes lace between cambric bands, and ribbon edging for skirts.
Four militia companies were sent from Columbus to Hanging Rock in Lawrence county after the sheriff advised the governor that Hamilton Furnace Company employees on strike were parading with guns and threatening violence and attack on company property.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gold hosted relatives and a few friends with their daughter Miss Linnie in honor of Miss Eva Gold and Mr. Carr who were married that morning. The home featured flowers and plants and the evening included social chat and music. The gathering centered on the groom, Mr. Carr, a stranger to the bride's relatives.
London June 1 in the presence of King Edward Rothschilds Statement won the English derby today at Epsom Downs. The stake was worth over 30000 dollars. Henry W Stonestreet district deputy for the B P O E will meet with the local lodge of Elks this evening. A number of new members will be initiated and other business will be disposed of.
The May 1904 mortality in Chicago is set to be the lowest on record. A health department bulletin notes 1990 deaths over 28 days, yielding an annual rate of 13.44 per 1000, about 14 percent below the decade's average of 15.63 and near the 1901 low of 13.70.
Sedalia's council met Tuesday night with figures Will Lafferty Gus Rattler and Charles Dunlap taking part in the session.
The Calendar of the First M. E. church held a meeting this afternoon in the church parlors.
Peter Cahill aged 25 died this morning at his mother's home 1325 East Seventh Street from complications of diseases. He is survived by a wife. Funeral plans likely for Friday morning.
Mike Rimer has installed a new water can for the public's benefit in the court house. The improvement aims to provide cleaner hydration options for visitors and staff.
Four styles of shirt waists on sale with reduced prices. Two dollar waists cut to 1.25 in etamine options pink blue gray and champagne. White lawn waists with tucked yoke bands and inserts offered at 1.25 and 1.00 for select styles.
Nearly all embroidery stock is reduced by one third to one half. Odd remnants from matched sets include Platial Medallions and Serpentine Bands. Edges and insertions from 4 to 14 inches wide discounted to one-fourth off. Nainsook and Swiss embroideries marked down to one-fourth off. Antique bands and sizes 4 to 10 inches cut to half price.
The ad highlights price-cut linen and cotton fabrics for home sewers. Fine cottons by the yard and India Linens drop to fractions of a dollar. Imported Dimities and Wash Organdies show substantial markdowns with multiple price points from cents to a dollar-plus. Lace Dimity and Persian lawns also reduced.
The notice advertises fabric discounts including 10c quality for 7c by 17x34 inches and 20c quality for 15c by 18x40 inches. Silver Bleached Damask at $1.00 quality for 75c by 72 inches. German Cream Damask Napkin $1.75 quality for $1.43. Dice pattern offers $1.00 quality for 85c by 20 inches and $1.50 quality for $1.10 by 22 inches.
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