20 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
1
Noted guests attend the Commercial Club annual banquet in Kansas City with prominent figures from business and civic circles in attendance. Attendees include local leaders and invited dignitaries networking over keynote remarks and recognition of community initiatives.
In Kansas City on November 19 the Commercial club hosted a banquet for Admiral Schley commemorating the John Jay treaty. Over 500 guests feasted as a 30 foot model Brooklyn ship lit by colored lights loomed above the room. The admiral received hearty three cheers and addressed schoolchildren after tours of local sites.
At the American Federation of Labor convention in New Orleans the investigatory committee’s report cleared President Samuel Gompers of accusations that he acted against union labor during the Steel strike. The Steel Workers’ President Shaffer said he did not seek an investigation.
Barnett was elected clerk of the legislature committee today. The vote occurred in a formal meeting with members discussing duties and responsibilities. The appointment sets Barnett to manage records and proceedings for the committee.
Gov Dockery named Robert Yates to succeed Ed Yates as state insurance commissioner. O M Barnett of Sedalia was appointed clerk of the legislative committee to investigate state institutions led by Senator Heather. The committee meets Monday at Kirksville to examine the State Normal No. 1 and continue work for an early report. The president's southern reception grows chilly amid lingering Booker Washington dinner tensions in Stevenson and Chattanooga.
Officer Robertson detained Wesley Johnson a boy known to have trouble before after he sold about five feet of two and a half inch lead pipe to a second hand dealer. The dealer notified police and Johnson confessed the pipe was stolen but refused to name the location. He will be tried tomorrow.
Fire consumes the Hotel Blanche in Monte Vista Colorado. The structure is described as one of the state’s costliest and largest hotels. All guests escaped unharmed though many lost personal effects. Firefighters saved adjacent buildings. total loss estimated at 75,000 to 175,000 dollars.
A brief ad notes perfumes priced at Fifty cents and 35c to be sold Thursday at Arlington Pharmacy.
Scripps McRae dispatch reports Mrs Sechrest sighted in Seneca Kansas visiting a cousin, the chief witness against Dr Emil Zorn in a murder case. A letter claims she is safe. Also noted: more Iowa buyers visit Missouri land targets with Schockley and a Mr Smith ending in Clinton.
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