21 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1903
Page
1
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers is ill from overwork. In ten days he traveled five thousand miles gave many speeches and attended several conferences. He is unlikely to attend the miners convention in Pittsburg Kansas next week.
At a Berlin event the royal barrier malfunctioned and crowds surged toward Emperor William and his party. The crush injured fifty eight people and ambulances were summoned to remove the wounded.
Kansas City railroads filled freight positions with imported Black workers as white strikers were kept out. Four lines report 260 negroes employed with 75 more soon, from Topeka Leavenworth and Memphis. Officials claim freight moves without delay and whites may not be rehired.
Washington reports the United States will not recognize King Peter’s government after the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga. Britain breaks off ties with Servia as Belgrade contemplates punishment of implicated officers. Russia may urge absences to ease tensions.
The Very Rev. Herbert Vaughan archbishop of Westminster has died at midnight in London at 71 after more than three months of illness. He appeared in full cardinal robes to bid bishops and priests farewell, will lie in state at Westminster Cathedral, and be buried at St Joseph's college which he founded. He led the church through delicate debates and efforts toward unity among sects.
Williams and Walker, American negro vaudeville comedians, staged a special performance of their play In Dahomey before King Edward at Windsor Castle. The event marks one of the first times Black actors appeared before British royalty.
Direct cable communication between the United States and the Philippines may be established within a week. The final stretch of cable halfway to Honolulu, about eleven hundred miles, is now being laid.
A Tangier dispatch reports a clash between Moorish troops and local tribesmen at Ainmedinna. The Moorish general and six thousand troops are said to be lost in the battle.
Will Deutchler was arrested last evening for disturbing the peace of inmates at a West Main Street resort. He will be given a hearing in a justice court on Monday.
Four men died and two were injured in a Delaware and Hudson River railroad wreck in Troy New York. A light engine struck a freight train after the passenger train passed. Victims include Engineer Collins Brakeman Ryan Fireman Moore and Fireman Bellegarde.
Scripps McRae report from Chicago June 20 states Picket won the $32,000 American Derby with Claude second Bernays third. Early and late leads shifted among Picket Au Revoir Linguist Gilfain and Sinner Simon with Picket holding a slender margin at the wire.
Yesterday a 3 pm conference with General Foreman John L. Wigton failed to yield a public proposition. The blacksmiths helpers will wait for a reply as wagers loom over reopening. Odds favored a resolution before tomorrow with green hands rejected.
Thomas Grimshaw a former city reporter now working as substitute city editor of the Pueblo Chieftain was laid up with a fractured arm after a typewriter fell on him. He arrived home Friday to visit his parents and friends. the injury, initially thought minor, may keep him from work for several weeks.
The pupils of Mrs W D Steele present a vocal recital on Tuesday evening June 30. The program consists entirely of vocal numbers and is complimentary. Admission will be by invitation.
The advertisement lists Cambric items at 89 cents and 1.19 dollars, featuring fawn tone undermuslin with Torchon lace, low necks, elbow sleeves, embroidered ruffles, and tucked lawn yokes with inserted lace.
Travel ready suits and light wraps mark a top price cut at our store. Suits and summer coats priced from 12.50 to 32.50, discounts up to half off on Voile Etamine and Ce cilian fabrics. Finest garments in stock, trimmed in latest styles.
The season brings fluffy fabrics and bargains. Egyptian Tissues 19¢ for 25¢, Embroidered Silk Lappets 35¢ for 60e, Lace Malls 19e¢ for 30e, Batiste 10¢ for 15¢ and 64e for 10c. Some lots from own stock and wholesalers halted by cold weather.
The note argues large stores win lasting success through fairness and prompt service. It contrasts past barter shopping with today’s policy of easy returns and broad appeal, urging shoppers to avoid selfish bargaining and to keep goods moving to sustain growth.
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