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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1904
Page
9
The report notes that Admiral Toga's announcement of a fight failed to surprise Russian officials, who anticipated a naval engagement. No dramatic shift in Russian reaction followed the disclosure.
A dispatch from Abilene Kansas reports three inches of rain accompanied by a downpour of fishes. Official news from Tangier notes the arrival of Perdicaris and Varley, with Admiral Chadwick suggesting the American squadron begin its cruise on Monday.
In Leavenworth Kansas, George F. Cole, a deserter from the Thirtieth Infantry, shot and killed farm hand William A. Hammond after a street quarrel. Police cornered Cole in a vacant house. he wounded C. F. Feeley and Joseph Besser during the ensuing battle, but a bullet ended his life. Feeley and Besser expected to recover. Separately, World’s Fair vote standings are updating with several local contestants leading as ballots roll in, promising free trips to the exposition for top supporters.
Mrs. Bettie Wheeler aged about 67 wife of Judge Johnston Wheeler of La Monte died Saturday morning at her North Main street home from paralysis. Ill for months she was buried in Virginia after a short service at home officiated by Rev. J. F. Caskey. The body was shipped on Missouri Pacific No. 8 to Hamilton Virginia for burial. Judge Wheeler and niece Miss Laura Tavener of Hamilton Virginia accompanied the remains.
Tokio reports June 25 that sixteen Russian warships attempted a night dash south of Port Arthur. Admiral Togo moved with most of his fleet, sinking a Peresviet class battleship and disabling Sevastopol, while a Diana class cruiser was towed in damaged. Torpedo boats Shirakumo and Chidori suffered casualties and damage.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Grascom of Tokio confirming a Japanese naval victory. He cables that one Russian battleship was sunk and several others badly damaged while the Japanese fleet endured no damage.
In St. Petersburg on June 25 authorities admit no word from the Russian admiralty about the Port Arthur harbor battle. Anxiety mounts as Rear Admiral Withoft’s squadron was ready to sail at a moment’s notice.
Tokio dispatch reports Japanese troops landing at Taku Shan surprised and routed a squadron of Russian cavalry near Santacho on June 23, leaving sixty Russians dead.
A dispute between Sherman Hall and his son Seaman Hall over milking cows led to violence when the son struck his father with a board. Sherman Hall sustained a dangerous head wound and was treated by a physician. His condition fluctuated from critical to improved over two days.
Tomorrow morning a party of young ladies with Mrs. Mattie Zoll as chaperone will travel to St. Louis for a ten day stay at the World’s fair. The group includes Misses Lida Burress Tillie Snell Carrie Hunt Carrie Slack Christine Ella and Flora Kuhn.
Fire companies rushed to 417 East Thirteenth street Saturday about 8 20 PM to tackle a small blaze started by lace curtains catching fire from a lamp. The flames were quickly extinguished with little damage reported.
The remains of Mrs. Agnes Taylor who died at Lexington Missouri arrived in the city last night on the Lexington branch train and were taken to St. Louis for burial on Missouri Pacific train No 8.
Senator Fairbanks Secretary Cortelyou and Postmaster General Payne led a 20-person entourage touring Indiana cities Colfax Thornton Lebanon and Zionsville during a swing from Chicago to Indianapolis. In Chicago he faced a busy morning with visitors to his apartment and Mrs Fairbanks hosted five hundred Women’s club members at the Union League, plus a DAR luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Wimer of Lamonte hosted relatives and friends at their South Main Street home last evening in honor of their son Percy Wimer and his bride. The couple, married last Tuesday, plan to leave Monday for their future home in Wellington Kansas.
Two fires believed incendiary started simultaneously at Nicola Brothers and Hain Box yard at midnight. The flames spread to Gray Lumber yards, burning seven acres and causing about $200,000 damage.
Mrs. Johnston Wheeler of Lamonte passed away Saturday. She was the wife of Judge Johnston Wheeler. Funeral arrangements are pending in Lamonte.
The Second Congregational church has been remodeled and furnished with new carpets and linoleums by F L Ludemann of West Second Street. The improvements enhance worship comfort and the auditorium’s appearance as services are held today.
Mrs Adam Scott and her infant escaped injury last evening when a frightened team bolted on Second street at about 8 30. The buggy was wrecked slightly and the harness damaged, but mother and child were helped to safety and unhurt.
A department store advertises a seven group undergarment sale with garments sized for easy washing. Samples were chosen by experienced women, offering prices from 25c to 148 and promising quality comparable to higher priced garments.
Nearly all colors available in the 50c grade of India silks. The soft cool material is suitable for shirt waists kimonos dressing sacques and traveling robes. 25c from 50c.
A gallery of cool summer skirts offered at low prices. Styles include blue and black duck with white polka dots, snow flaked effects, and white pique with embroidery. Prices range from $1.25 to $3.50, with seven gored designs and braid or stitched detailing.
The notice announces a change in lesson start time due to cooler morning conditions. It promotes the latest embroidery patterns and declares that all the newest and best embroideries are in stock for participants.
The Sedalia school board held a meeting Friday night voting to retain Professor C H Killian as mathematics instructor. A G Norris from Lamonte was elected as instructor of physics and chemistry at Sedalia High. Miss Grace Collins was elected as a city school teacher. A motion requires substitute teachers to pass mental and physical exams with the top candidate receiving the position. Contracts must be signed by July 15 and are held by A W McKenzie.
Arthur Baldwin the boy’s mother and J D Donnahue employee report seven dollars lost on Lamine street a five dollar bill and two in small currency. John Abbing ton denies finding it but is arrested after Chief Love recovers the money from his possession. Police court set for Monday before Magistrate Truxel.
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