23 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
1
Clarksville Tenn Oct 23 Perry W Smith a prominent broker in Clarksville committed suicide today following business reverses. Scripps McRae Press Association reports. The death ends a career marked by local financial activity and public visibility.
Mrs Belle Juchs wife of butcher Barney Luchs of 52 Tracy Avenue Kansas City used names of Judge Brumback R E F Richardson Webster Walter Davis to secure about 50 dollars of goods for her two children over several months at Peck s Bird Thayers Emory and Bernheimer stores She was arrested after detectives traced the fraud and held for investigation She pleads for release to care for her children and says her husband knew nothing of the matter.
A special Dowie train carried followers to Chicago while ill members stay behind in New York due to cold exposure. Replacements are said to be eager to join, Dowie warned of threats and kidnappings while rail tickets for Zionists expire early next week.
Berlin Oct 23 The Koelnische Volkszeitung claims Herr Ballin director of the Hamburg American line wields power in court circles on par with Chancellor Buelow and that William II plans him as the next chancellor. It argues the move would offend millions since Ballin is a plebian and a Jew.
Postland Oct 23 Federal Judge Ballinger ruled Secretary Cortelyou exceeded his authority by ordering two French women deported for alleged immoral purposes without a full court hearing. The decision holds the secretary had no right to issue the order beforehand.
Cleveland police report burglars entered Deutsch jewelry store last night and stole about six thousand dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry. Thieves passed through both wholesale and retail sections while the shop remained brightly lit.
A skiff carrying five Hungarian laborers on the way to work was swept over the Springdale dam near Colfax this morning. four men drowned.
Ellis H. Roberts, treasurer of the United States, addressed the American Bankers Association in San Francisco on the gold influx. He cited 1847 gold production of 3,539,000 and 1902 mine output of eighty million dollars, asserting the currency rests on gold and warning against reckless speculation.
Tickets for the second lecture course are selling fast with reserved seats limited. Miss Kimina Heckman will explain the ten ticket sales for a free reserved seat and churches or organizations can earn ten percent of cash sales. Highlights include Knickerbocker Quartette on Nov 25, Rabbi Harrison on Dec 10, Salsbury family on Jan 7, Edmund Vance Cooke on Jan 28, and Junior Brothers on Feb 25. Tickets are $1.00 and expect a full house.
At Fort Riley Kansas on October 23 reports of growing ill feeling between Texas provisional regiments and the U S colored cavalry continue after a night skirmish. Privates Creel Stevens and Illett were badly handled and Texas officers forbade their men from leaving tents at night.
A large packing plant in North Fort Worth was largely destroyed by fire this morning. The building, unused at the time, stored products for Armour and Swift companies and valued at about 150000 dollars.
Misses Pearl Evans Daisy Reeves Ti and Jo McDonagall and Mr Will Guerrant travel to Cole Camp for a short two day outing. Mrs J H Reeves serves as chaperone for the group.
In Troy Missouri on October 23 the Barnes-Clay murder trial complete with defense witnesses and state rebuttal. Testimony from local officials and doctors described Barnes character and injuries from the shooting. Clarence Barnes testified denying threats to kill Clay and the jury heard later defense rebuttal before jury deliberation.
The remains of Andrew Smith who died Thursday at his home 1515 East Fourth street will be shipped Saturday morning on Missouri Pacific train No 6 to Otterville where burial will be made.
Water-proof fabrics now used to create attractive garments without sacrificing luster or wear. Materials stay breathable and maintain cloth appearance. Describes Oxford and brown mixtures with ripple shoulder capes and velvet collars priced from 12 to 25 dollars. Gray Cravanettes with stripes and capes priced 15 to 25 dollars.
One rack displays one of a kind and longer staying suits. Cheviots Coverts Broadcloths and serges in tan castor military navy and black. Regular suppliers ensure correct tailoring. Prices range five to eighteen dollars with varied linings and skirts.
A store highlights its extensive underwear and hosiery range in a north corner by the entrance. It boasts superior fit and finish with women and children sizes, featuring ribbed cotton and wool garments, union suits, and infant wear at prices from 5 to 98 cents, with premium pieces up to several dollars.
Flat weave hosiery in fast black with ribbed elastic top and socks. Fleece lined cotton pairs priced at 25c and 35c. All wool reinforced socks available at 25c and 50c.
Ribbed school hose from six to ten and a half inches, ironclad extra heavy coarse and fine ribbed hose at 25 cents, fleeced cotton hose 25 cents, wool ribbed hose 25 cents, infants cashmere hose in white and color options at 25 cents.
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