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Newspaper

Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1903

Page

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Sedalia Forger Osborn Held In Vinita Jail

W J Stevenson alias Charley Osborne, suspected in Sedalia forgery of five dollar checks, is in Vinita jail. Charley Keever, a cellmate, alleges Osborn wrote the checks and named him, with cloning handwriting noted by Deputy Williams. If grand jury does not indict in October, Osborn may be sent back to Sedalia for trial.

C. L. Keck Sedalia C. E. Clapton Mertz & Hale’s Dow Drug Company Vinita, I. T Dillard W. H. Darrah United States Vinita W. J. Stevenson Charley Osborn Charley Keever Keever Williams Marshal Darrah Mr. Williams Clapton Mertz & Hale Dr. E. Nasse Osborne Stevenson

Supposed Demented Man Tried Three Times to Reach the President

A distressed individual attempted thrice to contact President Roosevelt last night at Sagamore Hill. Local authorities subdued the man and reported no immediate danger to the president.

Sagamore

Attempted assassination of President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill

Frank Weinbrenner of Syosset, Long Island, was arrested near Sagamore Hill after attempting to reach President Roosevelt. A loaded 32 caliber revolver was found, footprints showed trespass, and guards were doubled. Weinbrenner claimed the president invited him to discuss his daughter Alice and said he wanted to marry her. He will be examined for sanity.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Oyster Bay Secret Service Roosevelt Frank Weinbrenner Syosset Long Island Weinprenner Weinbrenner Sagamore Hill Franklin Alice Theodore Fuller William Henry

Engagement of Duke Roxburghe to Miss May Heir to 20 Million

London reports the engagement of the Duke of Roxburghe, 27, to American heiress May Goelet, heiress to 20 million dollars. The couple meet at Newport where Miss Goelet’s mother hosts the duke as stories link her to several European nobles. Also, A W McKenzie resigns as Central Missouri carpet department head. Monday he will lead Sedalia Carpet Company.

Duke of

Ante Nupial Picnic at Forest Park for Sharp and Smith

Young people from the First M E church enjoyed a farewell and ante nuptial picnic at Forest Park last evening for Miss Lillian Sharp who leaves for Denver and Miss Clara Smith who will wed Mr Ralph Mather on September 7. Games and music added to a most enjoyable evening.

Lillian Sharp Denver Clara Smith Ralph Mather

Marriage at the Elks Hotel in Harrisonville

This afternoon at 2 o clock E P Lawrence of Kansas City married Appa Grider of Adrian Missouri in the Elks hotel parlors. Rev J M Rudy of the First Christian church officiated. The groom is a real estate man and the bride a former Harrisonville schoolteacher. They plan a few weeks in St Louis before moving to Kansas City.

E. P. Lawrence Kansas City Appa Grider Adrain Elks Hotel J. M. Rudy First Christian Church Harrisonville St. Louis

Federation to Meet Plans Labor Day Celebration

The Federation of Labor will meet tonight to finalize Labor Day arrangements for next Monday September 7. A major feature is a big ball game between two local unions followed by a grand ball at Liberty Park Hall.

Federation Federation of Labor Liberty Park Hall

Newcomers Arrive as Mr Griffith Opens Sedalia Office

Mrs. C. H. Griffith and family arrived from Chicago this morning to join Mr. Griffith who recently opened insurance offices in Sedalia. The Sentinel welcomes the couple and their family and notes his permanent residence in the city.

C. H. Griffith Chicago Mr. Griffith Sedalia the Sentinel

Strangler Alfred Knapp Denied New Trial

In Hamilton Ohio September 2 judge Beltden overruled a motion for a new trial for Alfred Knapp the strangler who killed three wives.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Hamilton, C Alfred Knapp Strangler Beltden

Holbein Abandons Fourth English Channel Swim

Montague Holbein abandons his fourth attempt to swim the English Channel eight miles from Calais after seventeen hours and twenty minutes in the water.

Scripps-McRae Press Association London Montague Holbein British Channel Calais France

Shamrock Reliance yacht race postponed due to light breeze

Secripps-McRae report from Highland New Jersey notes only a knot and a half of wind, delaying the Shamrock versus Reliance race. Sir Thomas Lipton, discouraged, says business at home calls him away and the series may end without a winner.

Secripps-McRae Press Association Highland N. J Betwen Shamrock Reliance Thomas Lipton

Theft of Harness From Alspaugh Barn

A colored man entered W. M. Alspaugh's barn at 509 West Seventh Street and stole a set of fine buggy harness. The thief sold the harness to Bolton, a farmer near the Katy tracks southwest of town, who then notified authorities to help locate the owner. Police have not yet arrested the suspect on return to the city.

W. M. Alspaugh West Seventh Street Bolton Katy Tracks

Derailment at Katy crossing disrupts freight train

A broken switch at the Twelfth street crossing on the Katy caused seven cars to derail from freight train No. 102 at 2 o clock this afternoon. No injuries were reported though railroad property suffered considerable damage. Conductor Charles Barnhart was in charge.

Twelfth Street Katy Charles Barnhart

Struck by Hose Cart Injures Roy Elliott In City

Roy Elliott of 1411 South Missouri Avenue was slightly injured at about 8 20 this morning when the rear wheel of hose cart No 1 trapped him between the cart and a farm wagon at Bird and Ohio streets. His right leg between the knee and hip was badly pinched and flesh severely bruised.

Roy Elliott South Missouri Avenue Bird and Ohio Streets

Sunday School Picnic at Forest Park Enjoyed by Members

Members of the German Evangelical church Sunday school enjoy a park outing at Forest Park with various games and a big basket dinner served at midday.

German Evangelical Church Forest Park

Burial of Mrs. Viets in Hughesville and city cemetery

The funeral for Mrs. T. T. Viets, who died Tuesday at her Hughesville area home, was conducted at 9 this morning by Rev. Hill. The remains were moved to the city for interment in the local cemetery.

T. T. Viets Hughesville Hill

William Shaughn Released After Barging False Pretenses Sentence

William Shaughn was released from county jail today after serving twelve days for obtaining money under false pretenses.

William Shaughn

Death of infant daughter at 714 East Fourteenth Street

The one year and one month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Aschwanden died early this morning at their home from summer complaint. Funeral set for Thursday at 9 o clock from Sacred Heart church.

John Aschwanden East Fourteenth Street Sacred Heart Church

Committees to Meet for German Day Celebration

Committees appointed to arrange the German Day celebration will meet tonight at Pioneer Hall to report progress and complete arrangements for a large upcoming event.

Pioneer Hall

New Fall Dress Goods Arrivals Preview Styles and Prices

The season offers three classes of fall dress goods knotty rough fabrics for tailored gowns smooth satiny cloths for formal wear and flowy veiles etamines crepe de chine with trims for elaborate gowns. Voiles 75c to 1.50 lute strings 1.35 to 1.50 granite cloths 59c 38 inches novelty suitings 75c to 3 yd canvas cloth 59c to 1.50 each.

Dress-Making Dept. Names Miss Donna Phillips to Lead

Our Dress M aking Department Miss Donna Phillips who will be in charge comes with the highest recommendations. She will spend two weeks in New York studying styles just prior to the opening. The same high class of service that has characterized this department will be maintained. Bookings will be entered in the order applications are received.

Donna Phillips New York

New Fall Tailored Suits First Shown in City

The shop premieres new fall tailor made suits with long coats for tall women and shorter lengths for others. Early buyers are women purchasing freely, and prices run from 15 to 35 dollars, highlighting exclusive design and custom quality.

Shier Fatally Shoots Sisters Believing Immorality

Charles Shier a Syrian shot his two sisters here this morning believing they were living improper lives. Mary Naomi died from three wounds, Sallie survived with serious injuries. The sisters had married brothers, who say the suspicions were unfounded. Shier was arrested.

Nashville Tenn Charles Shier Mary Naomi Sallie Shiers Shier

Freight rates raised for Utah livestock to Omaha and Kansas City

The Trans Missouri freight bureau in session at Salt Lake City has raised livestock rates from Utah to common points Omaha and Kansas City by seven dollars per standard car.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Salt Lake City Trans-Missouri Freight Bureau Utah Omaha Kansas City

Two Women Fined for Keeping Late Hours in Arraignment

Lena Spears and Maggie Riggs both colored were arraigned before Police Judge Truxel this morning and fined five dollars each for keeping late hours.

Lena Spears Maggie Riggs Truxel

Loos to Wed Miss Herald of St Louis

A. J. Loos a Sedalia linotype operator will marry Miss Herald of St Louis. The couple plan a northern honeymoon visiting the lakes before returning to Sedalia.

A. J. Loos Democrat St. Louis Miss Herald Mr. Loos Sedalia Hi Herald Honeymoor Sedaia

Notice to coal contractors bids due September 15 2303

Bids will be received at the secretary's office up to September 15 2303 for furnishing coal for the Sedana schools. Bids for hauling will be received at the same time and place. The committee may reject any or all bids. A. W. McKenzie Chas Hoffman W. M. Johns

A. W. McKenzie Chas. Hoffman W. M. Johns

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