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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
1
Mrs Aggie Myers, released by police, maintains a robbery by two black men as the motive in the Terrace Street home murder. Detectives admit they are at sea with no clear solution while following several clues and awaiting further evidence.
The president signed a proclamation to open 418000 acres of the Rosebud agency lands on the west bank of the Missouri River for settlement at 9 am August 8. The tract covers Gregory County and offers farming sites by lot with a $3 per acre price. About 50000 may register for the drawings.
Paris reports Colonel Marchand has resigned after leading the expedition to Fashoda. He criticized not joining the Russian army in the current war and was sentenced to thirty days’ arrest for breaking army rules. the resignation was accepted after the sentence.
A Japanese torpedo boat was destroyed near Kerr bay as seven were killed and seven injured. Reports say 70,000 Japanese troops sailed from Chinnampo toward Liao Tung. Dalny was blown up by Russians to impede a Japanese landing, while Port Arthur rumors swirl amid heavy fighting claims. In Illinois, Speaker Cannon presided as Yates led preconvention ballots for governor with 502 2 3 votes, Lowden 254 2 3, and Deneen 386 2 3. total needed 752.
From Antung a report states Russian casualties since the Yalu crossing on May 1 exceed 5 000 including killed wounded and prisoners as the narrative notes Tien and Liao Yang precede the attack.
St. Petersburg reports Vice Admiral Chouknin will command the Black Sea Fleet and Rear Admiral Rimski Korsakoff, governor of Archangel, will take over as chief of the naval cadet school.
William Jolly of Beiler Grocery has purchased a coal black driving horse from I A Shepherd of Tipton. The animal is described as a beauty.
Funeral services for J. L. Wilson who died at his home on 1111 Louis Massachusetts street were conducted at 2 30 PM under Russell Camp M W A auspices. The Rev J M Rudy led the rites and burial followed in the city cemetery.
Yates gained apparent control as the Illinois Republican State Convention met this morning amid great excitement and political momentum for the candidate's faction.
Washington reports a fast-growing vice presidential boom for Representative Hitt of Illinois. President Roosevelt is eager about Illinois and welcomes Hitt's bid. Hitt aligns with Roosevelt policy and gains approval from senators and congressmen here.
A retailer advertises moire petticoats at 98 cents with a limit of two per customer to spread bargains among more shoppers. The offer is described as part of a wider clearance.
Fresh stock of women's suits introduced early, with prices cut from 18.75 to 35 dollars now from 15 to 30 dollars. Lightweight fabrics in champagne blue brown and black offer stylish options. New girdle effects and trimmed blouse fronts and backs add fashionable touches for warm weather wardrobes.
The late arrival of spring delays the need for thin undergarments, but buying in advance prevents a cold spell from catching you unprepared. A selection of white ribbed cotton and lisle garments is offered in modest prices from 10 cents to $1.25, including vests, union suits, pants, and waists in multiple sizes.
Bargain notice offers Nellie and children's shoes at slashed prices. Nellie $2.50 shoes now $1.90. children's sizes from $0.75 to $1.25, with multiple styles advertised as fresh and new. A bold claim of quitting selling shoes undercuts typical discount reasoning.
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