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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1904
Page
4
Emil Marquadt, a Dane known as Robinson Crusoe, has lived on Salt River island near Phoenix for years. He built a light airship with willow wings and claimed several night flights. He and his airship are missing after reportedly taking off toward the world fair.
Regular Wednesday program at the high school featured songs by the school, piano solo by Prof Isaac Farris, and addresses from Rev. D Mi Ciagett and Superintendent Gass. The Senior class met with other classes for the last time this year as students today.
Julia Adams age 25 a waitress at the M K T dining station Denison Texas died at 8 30 this morning at the company hospital burial arrangements not yet made
In Columbus today the conservatives secured all 208 contested delegates in the Democratic state convention. W L Finley opened proceedings and R R Starr spoke urging harmony and the possible nominating of Mayor McClellan if Hearst cannot win. The platform defers national questions to St Louis and votes a unit delegation by majority decision.
Closing arguments underway in the Tyner conspiracy case with Holmes Conrad delivering the final government speech. Jurors expected to hear verdict before today’s adjournment. Also, electrical experts visit Sedalia to inspect United Water Gas and Electric plants for improvements.
Joplin edged the Champions 8 to 6 in the ninth as Eels and Bayless connected for key hits and Welday scored on a misplay. Hutter and Ritter pitched. Sedalia’s offense battled back but fell short in front of 300 fans with Owens umpiring. Home run by Rohn highlighted the contest.
Goodear and Seigle with Ford and Riggs are named in a brief item likely about military or industrial supplies. The note lists four individuals and a number or code, suggesting a roster or report snippet.
Springfield 10 Fort Scott 9. Fort Scott scored seven runs in the fifth inning on seven hits and three errors, turning the game in their favor. Batteries Haney and Myers, Speers and Schmidt pitched for the teams in a tightly contested affair at the local park.
Topeka Saints won the second game against Pittsburg Coal Barons by 2 to 1 in a one sided affair. Topeka played errorless ball while Pittsburg committed many errors led by Moshair five. Torrence retired early and Halla replaced him for Pittsburg. Final batteries Stinson Armstrong for Topeka Torrence Halla Mehl for Pittsburg.
Springfield hosts a decisive clash with both teams having one win. Pitchers Eels and Curtis or Davis to start today while Bayless shines after a late sub. Hutter’s rough showing isn’t blamed as visitors allowed eight runs. Stoner leads in backstopping with sharp hands and smart play.
Help wanted notice from The Greater New York Salvage Co Ltd at 124 Ohio Street seeking ten salesmen. Applicants should appear Thursday morning at 9 o clock for interview.
Mora notes dated May 24 list neighbors and visitors visiting from Lake Creek Bodenville Cole Camp Camp Ville and New Stover. Names include Dr Shumate Albert Jagies Ezra Reed Aug Eckhoff Jim Beckleman Elmer Farrell Laura Rider Mrs J F Bluhm Fred Borchers Louis Viebrock W H Fagen Otto Fagen and others with travel for funerals visits and work.
S. G. Kelly of Knob Noster and father of Prosecuting Attorney C. C. Kelly and Dr. Sam Kelly will pass through Sedalia this evening on his way home from New York where his eyes were treated by a specialist.
The circuit court disposed multiple cases including Elma M Rowlette versus Edgar Rowlette divorce continued generally on plaintiff request Hughesville Mercantile Co Gillespie McGruder et al attachment continued generally Continental Insurance Co versus M A Buckley appealed note continued generally Home Insurance Co of New York versus William Fowler appellant note continued generally Home Insurance Co versus David Daly Continental Insurance Co versus Lewis Miller note continued generally
Thomas Riley railway construction laborer was robbed last night at the Missouri Pacific station on the north side. Martin Donovan and John Roeback allegedly choked him and muffled cries with a handkerchief to steal a ten dollar bill from his shoe. Passengers at the station frightened the pair away. they were arrested by Officers Wood and Card and arraigned before Police Magistrate Truxel and sent to criminal court.
In police court this morning Magistrate Truxel fined George Watson Frank Stober Frank Hartley and William Easton five dollars each for intoxication. Martin Donovan John Roeffack William Winn and R Fay were fined five dollars each for keeping late hours and Roy Raines two dollars for disturbing the peace. Some paid their fines. others were sentenced to serve fines on the rock pile.
Miss Bertha Norton, after months in Southern California, describes a thrilling excursion to the Catalin Islands. The steamer was trapped in a storm, but all passengers escaped injury. She plans to return home in a few weeks.
The Improved Order of Red Men Apache Tribe met last night and admitted Albert Cassing Ed Smith and Art Koeneky as new members. A number of candidates were approved. The group planned a visit to Warrensburg next week to perform ritual work for the new lodge at the Quarry City. R C Dolph was elected keeper of wampum after Sam Fell resigned.
Sedalia Camp No 5570 M W A will meet in the K P hall on East Fifth street Wednesday May 25 1904 for regular business. Visiting neighbors invited to attend. SAM W JAMES W C E E CODDING Clerk.
Leavenworth, Kansas, May 25. Lola bunched four hits and scored four runs in the eighth inning to pull away after a tense start. Four hits and three errors in the later innings allowed Leavenworth to add five more runs, winning 9 to 6.
An advertisement touts Po Longan's Steam Laundry promising honest laundry work with no secret processes or harmful chemicals. It also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for sore feet with retail 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores.
Marriage licenses issued today to J. G. Harlow of Clifton City and Nellie Meredith of Warrensburg, R. L. Ferguson of Green Ridge and Lelia Taylor of Lamonte.
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures. A relief from heat is expected as air mass cools.
Mrs. E. F. Yancey will entertain the Sans Gene club Thursday afternoon as a compliment to her cousin Miss Buckner of Paris Missouri who is her guest.
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