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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1904
Page
1
Chairman Cortelyou dined with the committee at the Coliseum after adjournment and spent the evening in constant conference with little sign of a Republican Convention remaining in Chicago.
George B. Cortelyou was chosen chairman after the convention adjourned. He pledged independence, resigning as secretary of commerce and labor to take the post, and outlined plans to split time between New York and Chicago headquarters with an executive committee of nine to run the campaign. Senator Fairbanks, a vice presidential nominee, is linked to Sedalia via his relation to Mrs. Clark Ritchie.
An evangelist delivers a powerful sermon to a large Sedalia audience. Dr Munhall and Prof Pugh lead a revival with calls for personal salvation and a confidential talk on saving young men, stressing judgment and divine justice.
The article notes that the president today accepted the resignations of General Knox and Secretary Cortelyou. It records a significant leadership change and names the two officials involved.
In Washington on June 24 the President announced resignations and new appointments. William H. Moody, current secretary of the Navy, becomes attorney general. Paul Morton of Illinois, longtime Santa Fe Railroad executive, is named secretary of the navy. Congressman Victor Metcalf of California will serve as secretary of commerce and labor. The changes take effect July 1, following Knox and Cortelyou resignations. Metcalf, a close ally of the President, represents Oakland in California.
In Kiel the American yacht Ingomar defeats Germany's top three entries the Meteor the Iduna and the Hamburg. The Meteor captained by the Kaiser finished third after losing its top mast while the Iduna retired. Ingomar owned by Morton Plant and steered by Captain Barr, who led the Reliance to victory last year.
Five people narrowly escaped a blaze at the Hoohoo Building when they climbed down a tree to reach safety. Fire crews battled flames as residents evacuated and authorities investigated the cause.
A fire at the Hoo Hoo building in St. Louis caused by crossed wires burned the Lumbermen's Association hall. Five second floor occupants escaped by climbing a tree, with losses estimated at $50,000.
Four thousand Russians including infantry cavalry and artillery attacked the Japanese fifty miles northeast of Feng Wang Cheng. They were repulsed and retreated toward Shinkailing after the Tuesday engagement.
Sripps-McRae Press Association reports Mrs Roosevelt travels to Oyster Bay for the summer. The President is slated to leave for the same village on July 2.
Intermittent snow showers continued in Butte Montana since last night with unsettled weather expected through the day. No major damage reported. Rural roads may be slick and visibility reduced.
Washington reports United States Consul Gummere says Perdicaris and Varley wrote they leave for Lafouly today and expect to reach Tangier tonight. The department is assured the ransom has been paid and the captives released.
The Wild Cat Hunting and Fishing club met last evening and discussed the annual trip. The group decided to go to Arnot's Mills on the Niangua river and set the exact date at their next meeting next week.
Three hosiery bargains offer sizes 9 to 11 in men's and 8 1 4 to 10 in women's with reinforced heel and toe. Each pair is described as perfect and carefully woven, touted as the best hosiery bargains of the season.
A list of discounts on fabrics including batistes satin damask waistings satin striped lawns cotton voiles linen waistings and satin striped malles. Prices range from 12 to 65 cents with patterns and colors noted for each item.
Dressmakers remain swamped as shoppers face waiting lists and anxiety over material choices. New prices are listed for silk suits with discounts from 18.75 to 25.00, bringing several styles down to 14.00, 17.00, 17.75, and 18.75.
A textiles listing details several skirts in blue and black duck with white polka dots, blue duck with snow flake patterns, white pique, and linen skirts. Each item notes seven gores and distinct trimming such as braid embroidery stitched panels, white stitching, or red straps with buttons and piping. Prices range from $1.25 to $3.50.
A catalog description lists half saved cambric certain fabrics and trims. It highlights nainsook Swiss and broken sets with wide flouncings lace ruffles and matching insertions. Includes antique oriental Platt Val and fancy laces of medallions and bands in various widths.
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