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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
1
A mysterious anonymous letter claims a Reverend Walser faced a strange episode after a late hour at a hospital. The document raises questions about events and the Rev. Walser’s whereabouts during the night in question.
Fragmentary text hints at a question about Miss Agatha Reichlin before hospital admission. A Reverend Reichlin is referenced, raising questions about identity or motive in a potential case. The readable lines are too incomplete to establish a full event or outcome.
Lorain Ohio police chase a letter from a Chicago woman alleging Agatha Reichlin was the cousin not sister of Rev. Charles Reichlin and that she fled from him. The clergyman denies the claim while Casimir Reichlin’s changing account raises questions about the murder. Curtis Jett captured in Kentucky for the Jackson murder, yielding to authorities without incident.
A fire gutted the Pittsburg Bedstead company's establishment in Pittsburg on May 11. One girl was killed and two others were fatally injured by jumping from the third story. About forty girls worked there, and it is unclear if all escaped.
Charles Whisman acquires half interest in the Metropolitan Barber shop at 309 Ohio Street formerly owned by Billy Day. A D Edwards will partner Whisman with two more leading barber artists joining. The shop is described as well equipped with modern fixtures and superb bathrooms.
Chicago May 11 Two more laundries deserted the owners association today bringing total signers to twenty four under the union scale. The syndicate of fourteen of the largest laundries remains firm and continues to oppose the union terms.
New York May 11 extra police guards are placed at all British steamship piers to prevent a repeat of Saturday’s dynamite attack aimed at the Steamer Umbria. Investigators trace the infernal machine to a factory in Emporium Pennsylvania as the detective bureau stays active in the case.
Constable James Connor and Deputy Will Hodges arrested ten Gypsies near Sedalia on the Smithton road after residents complained of vandalism at a schoolhouse and nuisance reports. Officers believed New Year celebrations with abundant liquor led to disturbances. a hearing before Judge Smith is set for tomorrow.
Miss Edna M Morris of 511 East Third street and Mr Walter Crunt of Elston Missouri married at 9 Sunday morning at the residence of Mr Williams corner of Eighteenth and Ingram avenue Rev J Lincoln Ellis of the Second Congregational church officiating. They planned a visit to Elston with groom relatives before returning to Sedalia for their future home.
Advertises a large linen sale with discounts on damask napkins and towels. Emphasizes pure linen quality, pattern freshness, and reliable store service. Mentions specific prices such as $0.57 for a $1 double breached Scotch damask and $2.25 napkins on sale.
Funeral services for Mrs. John Curran were held at 10 o'clock this morning at St Patrick's Church with Rev Fr Healy officiating. Pallbearers named were J F Seally B D McCubbin Daniel Donnahue Tim Clifford Graney and Dan Sullivan.
Delegates Newton Cannon and D H Smith leave for Kansas City to attend the Diocesan convention in Western Missouri. Rev. W T Allan will also attend the gathering tomorrow.
Beginning Thursday the score by innings of all Sedalia games and results of out of town games will be received at Arlington pharmacy. Mr H W Servant has a telephone at the ball park for him to publish innings scores and bulletins in Arlington window for spectators unable to attend. Other game results will be wired to Mr Servant.
The president continued his California tour stopping at Waltonville and Capitolia. He arrived in Santa Cruz at 10 o clock, spoke briefly, then departed by special train for the grove where luncheon was served among the big trees.
Captain Frank Pennee chief of police of Quebec was found dead in a sleeper on the Wa bash train after arrival in St Louis He was en route to the police chiefs convention in New Orleans and apoplexy is suspected as the cause of death
Mr. J. Crouch, proprietor of the Lafayette Stock Farm, arrived from Lafayette Indiana. He will make arrangements to establish and build a permanent branch of their Lafayette sales stables in Sedalia.
Steve John Frank Emil and Manwell Joe five brothers appeared before Justice Rogers on charges of destroying property at the McVey school house. The case was continued until Tuesday morning.
The Sells & Downs circus reached Sedalia Sunday morning and drew a large crowd all day. The town is crowded with grafters and pickpockets as the games were halted after farmers spent cash at the grounds.
A fragmented sale list shows heavy linen towel quantities at 26c 124c 17c and 12c, plus linen crash items at 6c 20 inches for 7c and 22 inches for 10c. Extra heavy cotton crash items priced at qc.
Silk gloves for women available in black white slate and new pongee shade to match waists gowns and parasols. Double fingertips reinforced for durability and a perfect fit suitable for the season’s wardrobe essentials.
Easter spurred a partial show as new parasols arrive with the season. Makers delay full assortments while fashions settle. Parasols come in matching or contrasting shades, many tucked or embroidered, some simple taffeta sunshades gaining appeal.
The latest shirt waists are described as broad shouldered loose and roomy with stylish fit. They arrive unpressed and ready to wear, with generous assortments in linens lawn madras oxfords and silks. Prices begin at 6.50 and drop to 1.00 as selections vary.
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