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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1904
Page
2
The piece honors fallen soldiers and the memory of their courage, urging reverence through flowers on graves, flag ceremonies, and public observances. It stresses eternal freedom, civic virtue, and the duty of living generations to keep the nation spotless and true.
As Perdicaris remains in Morrocan seizure, critics claim the President seeks a war benefit, while a Tangier naval display signals readiness. Ohio leaders Tom L Johnson and John J Lentz push for Folk's bid, and Rev Dr Lyman Abbott draws attention with his peace society stance amid wartime talk.
Three avowed candidates for speaker of the Missouri House are A B Duncan of St Joseph H J Simmons of Shelby county and J M Atkinson of Ripley. RS Harvey of Eldon a Miller county banker has been nominated for Congress in the Eighth Missouri district by Republicans and may refuse the draft. The Eighth district, known as Old Shack's, has a Democratic majority of 3000 to 4000.
The sliver service for the battleship Missouri, a gift from the state's citizens, comprises twenty seven pieces of solid silver and is described as one of the most beautiful and expensive ever presented to a war ship.
At Bra mer cemetery the Rev. D. C. Feese collapsed during a burial prayer and died a few hours later. He was a well known Methodist clergyman.
John Stone a early settler of Clinton and adjacent counties dies in Plattsburg at age 89. He served as a local preacher for years and held Elder's Orders in the M E church South. Stone fought in the Florida war and the battle of Okeechobee, possibly the oldest living veteran at his death.
Charles F. Murphy of Tammany aims to defeat Parker by pushing Missouri's David R. Francis as presidential nominee. He faces pressure from the cast interests as Francis contemplates a possible bid if urged.
At Gallatin on Thursday three candidates vie for the Democratic nomination in Missouri's Third district. John Dougherty leads with 52 delegates from Clay Caldwell Clinton and Daviess counties though two shy of nominating majority. Thomas M Lovelock claims 18 instructed delegates from Ray County while J W Sullinger holds 31 from Gentry Harrison and DeKalb. Uninstructed delegates remain from Mercer and Worth.
The Missouri Democracy nominates Senator Cockrell for the presidential nomination with delegates instructed for him. Outside Missouri the Cockrell candidacy lacks support while folk and Francis are discussed nationally. A Folk or Francis nomination would be unique despite Missouri urging Cockrell.
Joseph Custer died at his home in Herriford Fury near Chillicothe at almost eighty. Known for remarkable strength, he lived in the Grand river country since 1838, with many stories told by old settlers about his feats.
A training and art exhibit showcases all work from the term as the new manual training program is planned for wide adoption after the $80,000 high school building is completed. Kansas City boosters release a growth map claiming 41 percent population rise and large gains in livestock, manufacturing, bank activity, and deposits over ten years.
The state boasts the world’s largest iron mountain and zinc and lead fields, vast plate glass works, and leading mineral riches. A 5900-car parade will enter St. Louis August 10, shadowing tours to the exposition. Also note Summerville’s law prize and Colbert’s bond bid via baseball managers. Thompson marks 50th Odd Fellow anniversary and grand treasurer tenures.
In Wichita Kansas May 30 a calf belonging to Frank Robbins of Robbins and Alexander cattle dealers at the stock yards strayed into a widow neighbor's garden causing damage. The widow struck Robbins with a buggy whip across the face in an attempt to force compensation. A friend restrained the widow to halt further blows as Robbins fled.
A vintage advertisement urges customers to ask their dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It claims to cure swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet corns and bunions. Available at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Ask today.
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