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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1904
Page
8
Champs defeated Soplin to win Sundays game after eleven innings. Evelen pitched, contributing key relief as the contest extended into extra frames before the decisive finish.
A three thousand five hundred crowd watched Sedalia edge a rival 4 to 3 after a rain delay in the opening series game. The game halted in the sixth inning due to heavy rain with Sedalia leading 3 to 0, resumed after fifteen minutes, and the visitors tied the score in the ninth before Sedalia won in extras. Key plays came from Lee Lowell Rohn and Vanderhill.
Boston Brooklyn Lowell won in a hard fought overtime against former teammates. The game showcased his late surge and persistence to secure the victory.
Fraternal Order of Eagles members observed Memorial Day by decorating the grave of former member O. E. Thomas with wreaths and flowers. The ritual memorial service was not held this afternoon.
Charles P. Curtis and M. W. Cadle of Sedalia win key positions after a reshuffle in the railroad administration. The move places Curtis in the assistant chief’s chair and Cadle in a prominent supporting role amid ongoing governance changes.
Curtis led a slate of candidates in the Locomotive Engineers convention as votes were cast to fill the grand chief position following the death of T. S. Ingraham on the platform in Los Angeles. W. S. Stone won the grand chief engineer post and led in the unofficial ballot for first assistant chief with nearly forty aspirants.
Missouri Pacific conductor C D Cross based in Nevada is cited by Trainmen magazine as the shortest railroad conductor in the United States. At five feet two and a half inches, he stands about a quarter inch shorter than Pennsylvania system conductor George Conners. Conductor McKidda of Missouri Pacific is five feet four, and John Shannahan of Kansas City Southern is also five feet four. Weighing data is insufficient, but Cross appears lighter for his height.
J E Snedeker Missouri Pacific division superintendent spent Sunday in Jefferson City. Clarence Allecorn a Missouri Pacific brakeman is on a short vacation and fished on Flat Creek Saturday. Heavy rains forced shop grounds contractors to suspend work likely until Wednesday. J H Buck left for Versailles to secure more teams and grading apparatus for his shop outfit.
The M and T railway reported over 300 stock cars through Sedalia in the last 24 hours all assigned to St. Louis markets. Potatoes were also moved in carloads with destination listed as St. Louis.
The Republican Flambeau Club plans a meeting this week to organize campaign work for fall activities. Members favor two or three exhibition drills and fireworks during the State fair in August to attract visitors. Captain John M. Glenn expects to call a meeting soon and supports keeping visitors in Sedalia overnight.
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Officials announce county and city offices will close at noon today in observance of Decoration Day.
W. E. Bard Drug Co advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea in 25 cent tea or tablets form. The copy emphasizes happiness from improved health and busy people making trouble for others.
Advert part highlights cape jasmine as the prettiest flower for Decoration Day. It promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet and notes availability at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
The Merchants' Service company, authorized agent for many hotels apartments and private residences in St Louis, offers furnished rooms for lodging during the World’s Fair. It will book visitors, individuals families or clubs, to preferred locations and prices, reducing post arrival lodging anxiety. For details contact the nearest Frisco System Agent.
Advertising note for red cross ball blue cloth whiteners sold by grocers in two ounce packages for five cents. It promotes use to keep fabrics bright and white.
Nelson T. Bellas left Sunday for Phoenix to be with his father who is seriously ill. The elder Bellas is a former Pettis county resident.
Pictures of Miss Ada Stanley and Miss Mary Estill of Sedalia appear in Sundays St. Louis Republic as part of a group photo of eighteen Hosmer Hall graduates.
Report notes Sedalia visitors Rev. S Quick and Rev. Mary A Young involved in religious graft alleged in Clinton. Clinton Democrat recalls two con artists duping locals and the pair appearing in Sedalia on the previous Saturday.
An advertisement asserts you can ensure laundry work that will not reflect poorly on your collar cuff or shirt. It promises pristine linens free from mottling, torn button holes, and saw edges, claiming the service cannot be excelled anywhere.
The Red Men summon all members to attend tomorrow night for important business. Signed by WILL DE BOLD, Sachem, and A. W. LUJIN, Chief of Records.
Miss Augusta Heitman and Miss Emma Grother depart tomorrow night for St Louis to attend a friend's wedding and visit the World's Fair, traveling together for the trip.
The state Socialist convention convened at 9 AM in the Pettis County courthouse with State Secretary T. E. Palmer presiding. Temporary officers were elected and committees formed on credentials rules secretary's report constitution platform party press and resolutions. A motion made temporary officers be made permanent and the group adjourned to 1:30 PM for further reports. Tonight public speaking at the courthouse invites the general public.
J. E. Masterson, manager of Sheffield Printing Co. in Kansas City, toured the Sentinel and praised its scale. Though young, he is an experienced printer and noted the paper’s vast facilities, calling it the best equipped newspaper office in the state outside the large cities.
The Sedalia Court Tribe of Ben Hur No. 39 will meet Monday night May 30 at K P hall No. 52 at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is to be present.
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