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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1904
Page
1
All is now quiet as the Cripple Creek mining district returns to normal after earlier unrest. Local authorities say operations have resumed with no further incidents and the workforce is accounted for.
A woman died after a fire started when gasoline was mistakenly given for vinegar during a household incident. Investigators note the error led to a fatal blaze and are reviewing handling practices to prevent future tragedies.
Simon Scearce, a young Black boy, was whipped on the public square by his mother after striking a white boy. Police Judge Bailey ordered the punishment as the best form of justice, with hundreds gathered to witness the event.
Cripple Creek Cripple Creek district seeks calm as militia plans final deportation of unionists tomorrow. Mine Owners to issue stance on unions and a ban on Western Federation of Miners is anticipated. Most mines reopen but will not hire union workers while troops remain.
The Chapman Dispatch reports the June 9 wedding at Dr. and Mrs. Morrison’s home in Chapman. Miss Clara Read and John Grayson exchanged Episcopal vows sung by Dr. Morrison and with a Mendelssohn march. The couple planned a wedding breakfast and a post ceremony family reunion in Kansas City and beyond. The bride, a Sedalia modiste, wore Dresden netting with lace and a bouquet. the groom in black. Out-of-town guests included Miss Nelle Grayson and Lloyd Pinkerton. They will reside in El Paso after July 15.
John Wilson, a Missouri Pacific men’s worker, was assaulted early Sunday on the way to the camp. He recalls three or four assailants and suffered a broken jaw with severe facial injuries. Sheriff Dillard responded since city jurisdiction ends at the county line. Wilson, in his forties, is recovering in hospital, with witnesses noting possible robbery motives but the intoxication hampered details.
New Chang reports a severe Russian defeat in an ambush near Pu lantion behind Port Arthur. Japanese feigned retreat lured Russian troops into a trap, with about eight hundred wounded. Two thousand Russian infantry moved through New Schwang with hospital trains and ambulances, as exhausted officers retreated from Tsati Chow.
A bride and groom united in marriage as he works for the Southern Pacific railroad and also ranches in Texas. The couple shared many beautiful wedding gifts and looked forward to a future together.
James A. Montgomery died at noon at his home 4237 Delmar Avenue St Louis from stomach trouble. He formerly lived here as superintendent of Sedilia Gas and Oil Fuel, moved two years ago. Survived by wife Dora and children Mrs John T Snitzler Robert McDonald John Montgomery of Chicago and Mrs B F Amos of St Louis. Brother John Montgomery Jr and sister Mrs C D Garrett also in St Louis. Funeral arrangements not announced.
Readable notes show embroidery lessons offered Tuesday afternoons to 5 p.m. and Friday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. at the community center. The schedule indicates beginner to intermediate instruction with hands on practice.
New York murderers Albert Koeping and Oscar Borgstrom died in the Sing Sing electric chair this morning. Koeping killed John Marline in a quarrel, while Borgstrom murdered his wife in a jealous fit. Both faced death calmly.
Admiral Chadwick informed the Navy Department that a mission carrying the Sultan's answer to Railzuli's demands for Perdicaris left Morocco yesterday. The kidnapped American case awaits resolution as the reply heads to Washington.
The Russian battleship Czarevitch, damaged in the early war torpedo attack, has been repaired at Port Arthur and is now ready for action. The Czarevitch is cited as the largest ship in the Russian navy.
Will Gentry of Cedar Vale farm north of the city devised a dust box to collect floor sweepings. A tin lined chute drops dust into the box when the lid is opened and folds back inside when closed. He has sent models to Washington and expects patent papers soon.
New York June 13 The grand jury returned an indictment charging Nan Patterson with first degree murder in the death of Caesar Young who died last week from a pistol shot while riding in a cab with Patterson. The coroner's jury found Young died from a pistol shot.
The White Sale strengthens its ranks with half a dozen new summer gowns in soft nainsook trimmed with lace and embroidery. New arrivals include white lawn kimonos priced from 1.00 to 2.00.
New styles shown for warm weather include blue and black duck with white polka dots at $1.25 and $1.50, white pique and linen seven gore skirts priced from $2.00 to $3.50, with braid embroidery and red stitched straps, trims, and buttons.
New Envelop Bags named My lady s showcase graceful leather handles forming loops for arm carry or hand swing. Clasp prevents loss, silk shirred linings with side pockets for card case and purse. Available in black tan and brown leathers.
A spring weather lull leaves shoppers with fuller parasol assortments for latecomers. Stores advertise low prices to spur quick sales as summer arrives. Blue taffeta parasols with white velvet dots go for 5.50, black and white checks with colored borders 2.00, and pongee with hemstitched border all colors 2.50.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for reports on the condition of all national banks at the close of business Thursday, June 9, to be submitted.
Miss Ruby Carter formerly of Sedalia and a Sedalia High School graduate of 1900 will be graduated on Thursday evening June 16 from the St Louis kindergarten Normal of the St Louis High School. Her Sedalia friends will be glad to learn of her scholastic attainment. Burial of Richard Fowler Held at Smithton Christian Church with service by Rev J M Rudy. Burial in Smithton Cemetery.
Carl Lyngholm, imprisoned on a trespass charge in the county jail, is noted as a skilled artist. This morning she produced an excellent pencil sketch of William D. O Bannes, nephew of the sheriff.
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