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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
8
An Alabama court ruling orders the conduit firm to defend the passengers amid a dispute over safety responsibilities. The decision outlines liability and required actions by the company to protect riders.
Birmingham June 10 A novel circuit court suit questions railroad liability for damages to a passenger after a fight on a Frisco train from Cordova to Horse Creek. Jeff Van Horn and Bud Clark clashed, Clark died from a fall after being pushed from the baggage coach. Clark’s heirs seek 20000. jury awards 5000. An appeal is planned to set a precedent.
More American locomotives are being exported this year than last. From May to April, 366 units valued at 3 947 225 dollars were shipped, and for ten months ending April 1903, 266 locomotives valued at 2 998 491 dollars left the country. British North America and Central America received about 70 percent of these exports.
Tracks for the Kansas City to St. Louis line reach midway between Lee's Summit and Baytown, 17 miles from Kansas City. Only a small bridge at Leeds remains. Rock Island plans full operation on the new route to St. Louis by July 1.
J. W. Mason a brakeman at Smithville and E. J. Asher a coal heaver based in Oklahoma City are listed in the latest railroad crew assignments. The notice records job titles and home bases for these railway workers.
A local note points readers to Farris for ice cream sodas with a casual invitation to indulge in a nostalgic treat at the shop.
A Chicago fire at the Vulvanite Roofing plant caused about 50 thousand dollars in damage and police suspect an incendiary blaze. It was the nineteenth Northwest Side fire in three days, with authorities targeting a gang of firebugs.
The Central Presbyterian Church ladies hold a social tonight at the home of Mrs Robert Ewert corner Trith and Ingram avenues All are cordially invited to attend.
The Gentlemen's Driving Club stages a matinee at the fair grounds this afternoon featuring two half mile races. A number of entries are expected to compete in the event.
The Missouri Supreme Court dismissed the Jackson county mandamus case regarding the primaries. The decision assigns the cost to the respondents and marks the end of the dispute.
Miss Jogie Hohimer and Joseph Kamerick, both of Tipton, were married at 8 this morning by Probate Judge O E Parsons in his courthouse office.
The Thursday club was entertained yesterday by Mrs. C. P. Brown. Mrs. John T. Heard won the club prize a plaque, while Mrs. Johns received the guest prize a set of shirt waist pins. Refreshments included orange salad in orange cups with wafers.
Chicago reports 16 000 hogs steady with varied prices from $4.55 to $4.95 as heavy and mixed trades appear. Cattle around 1 500 steady. Kansas City sees 7 000 hogs and 4 000 cattle steady. Omaha 6 000 hogs and 1 500 cattle steady. East St Louis lists 5 000 hogs with top $5.00 and bulk $4.80 to $4.85. cattle 3 500 steady. Estimated hogs for Chicago for Saturday around 11 000.
Prices paid to local dealers for farm and dairy products in Sedalia accompany sections on cereals and breadstuffs. The page also notes Sherwin Williams paint as a reliable brand that wears well and costs less than other good paints. Arlington Pharmacy lists agents on the page.
A long list of real estate transfers in Sedalia shows numerous deeds: Maria P Parish to M F McDonald for property at Third and Summit valued at 2000. Jno J Orrison and others share in Southeast Sedalia parcels. many parcels on Fourth Street, Ohio, Osage, Grand, Pettis, and other streets transfer for amounts ranging from 1 to 15,750 dollars. Notable entries include Jno N Hubbard selling 159 acres in Prairie township for 8000 and James W Knight selling 420 acres in Flat Creek township for 15,750.
F H Leland and William Closson marshal a relay race open to riders in New Mexico and Arizona starting in Albuquerque and finishing at the World’s fair grounds in St Louis. The $1500 purse funds by New Mexico stockmen and six entries exist with a possible July start.
Generally fair conditions prevail across the east with a chance of showers in the western portion tonight. Winds remain light as temperatures hold steady under clear to partly cloudy skies.
Sedalia Lodge No. 236 A F and A M calls a special communication Friday evening June 10 for work in the third degree. All Master Masons are invited. R L Netherton W M E E Codding, Secretary. Arlington Pharmacy advertises Sherwin Williams ready mixed paint.
The snippet mentions Castoria and the familiar line The Kind You Have Always Bought signaling an advertising tag for a child’s remedy. No further details or context are provided.
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