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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
8
Reports from the May 26 special election in Kansas seventh district show Victor Murdoch, a Republican newspaper man, as the likely winner to succeed Senator Long. Opponents include Democrat Charles Clyne and Populist W. J. Babb.
Specifications to be obtained from the superintendent for rock road construction inside city limits. Barrett avenue north 14 mile, West Main street east ¼ mile, Catholic cemetery gate south ¼ mile, Marshall road south ¼ mile. Bids received up to 4 p m Tuesday June 9 1903. Secretary Six Mile Road District.
A powerful electrical storm with high winds swept Troy and Moray in Kansas, tearing down the St. Joseph and Grand Island depot, demolishing St. Benedict's church, and causing extensive roof loss and structural damage. No casualties reported. The storm also hit St. Joseph with ruined buildings and uprooted trees downtown near midnight.
Federal Judge Phillips delayed the hearing on making permanent the temporary injunction against unions from picketing blacklisting and boycotting restaurants and hotels in Kansas City. Unions sought more time to prepare. Six hundred freight handlers kept working while awaiting orders from National President Curran. In New York City a four story Fulton street apartment fire killed officer Havens and badly burned officers McAuley and Cook during rescue efforts.
William Robinson a New York bank clerk was shot in the chest this morning in a Chicago restaurant by Lawrence Curtis a broker. The incident followed a wine supper with Edith Scott and Mabel DeCay actresses and concerns the women. Robinson likely will die.
James Ragsdale of Katy, a brakeman, received a letter from Bedford Indiana noting the improvement in his father G. H. Ragsdale's condition.
In circuit court today the trial of Benjamin F. Davidson against Sedalia Water and Light for damages, begun yesterday, was resumed. Also an appeal was granted in Annie Eckhoff v Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern railway for damages to the Kansas City court of appeals.
Classified note states three lines for 25 cents each, offered by Sentinel. Readers can place brief ads priced at a quarter per line for rapid response.
The ad argues catarrh of the stomach stems from repeated indigestion and claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests foods to ease digestion. It touts thousands cured and prevention of stomach catarrh, with W. E. Bard Drug Co selling the product.
Thomas Terry of Lamonte was today appointed administrator for the estate of the late Mary A. Melvin.
An 1880s style medical patent notice touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a cure for seas on fever and related ailments in children. It claims relief for stomach headaches and intestinal worms, offered at 25 cents with free samples by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy New York.
Miss Gertrude Page aged 20 died at 8 this morning at her parents home six miles southeast of Smithton from consumption. Funeral services will be held at Stony Point cemetery Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev Herold officiating.
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Ed McCue was ordered to five days at hard labor on the streets this morning by Judge Truxel in police court for being drunk.
William Raglan was arraigned in Justice Smith's court on two charges. He received ten days for common assault and five days for disturbing the peace.
Henry Ford and wood hauler Buckley clashed in a Second Street salon this afternoon. Buckley was knocked down and Ford was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace.
Miss Lois Price assisted by Vic Jones and Fay Brown will present a musical entertainment at the Christian church in Lamonte this evening. Proceeds support church activities.
Rail news reports Katy passenger train No. 2 arriving over four hours late due to a wreck on the southern division. Fireman C. P. Bivens of Hughes Springs Texas was admitted to the company hospital for treatment. Carl Hoffman telegraph operator from Bismark Missouri is visiting the city for a few days.
Tickets go on sale May 28 to June 1 with good through June 6 and extension to June 30. Summer tourist rates run June 1 to September 30 with daily service and a return limit to October. Destinations include Pu eblo Colorado Springs Denver Glenwood Springs Salt Lake Ogden Duluth Superior Rapid City Hot Springs and Lead with low rates and Pullman chair car options. Call for details.
Daily sale runs February 15 to June 15 offering one way tickets to all main line California points for 26 85. Three Pullman tourist sleepers operate weekly on Tuesday Wednesday and Friday.
Listings show fare options from Portland to Vancouver Seattle and Victoria at 27.85 with other western routes including Spokane Pendleton Walla Walla Dayton Lewiston Pullman Baker City Ellensburg and intermediates at 25.35. Regional trips to Salt Lake Ogden Butte Helena Missoula run 22.85 with Livingston Logan and Billings plus intermediates priced 20.85 and 17.85 respectively.
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