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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
3
A Brownville case follows Stark accused of murdering his wife for her money. Circumstantial proof includes forged signatures, missing wife, and depositions from men who visited Stark the night of departure. The narrative notes public opinion swayed to guilt before new evidence emerged.
The R. T. Davis Flour mill, originator of Aunt Jemima flour, failed yesterday in St Joseph Missouri. C. F. Enright of the city was named receiver as the company with a capital of two hundred thousand dollars goes into insolvency.
An old advertisement promotes Ball Blue laundry product urging buyers to choose Red Cross Ball Blue. A large 2 oz. package is offered for five cents.
For private loans, see C C Lawson attorney at law Katie building Bell telephone 467.
A through Pittsburg sleeper is in daily service on the Lake Shore Limited leaving Chicago at 5 30 p m and reaching Pittsburg at 6 35 a m the next morning. Luxurious appointments accompany Pittsburg travel as promoted by railroad officials.
Dr George A Major and successor firm announce limited time dental work at low prices including full set of teeth for 8 dollars gold fillings 1 dollar and one half dollar fillings 75 cents amalgam fillings 50 cents cement fillings 50 cents Logan crowns 8 dollars and 40 cents bridge work and painless tooth extractions. Office at 410 Ohio Street opposite courthouse.
An advertiser urges consumers to keep whites bright using Red Cross Ball Blue. A two ounce package costs five cents and is sold by grocers.
The summer of 1903 in New York ends with the coldest average temperatures on record. June hit a 1881 low, August averaged 69.5 degrees, and overall June to August averaged 69 degrees. Comparisons show 1897 as a previous peak for warmth. Weather observers note unusually cool seas on shore versus sailors wary of the season.
John Catons, an aged Joliet farmer, who fatally shot his favored son during a July quarrel, is dying of grief. He was moved from jail to a hospital as doctors predict he will not live to face the pending grand jury indictment for murder.
The Loyal Legion of Labor of the United States of America was incorporated in Columbus on September 2 to educate and Christianize Afro-Americans, outlining its missionary purpose and target community.
President Roosevelt praises Yellowstone as unmatched in the world a vast preserve where wilderness scenery and wildlife are safeguarded accessible to all visitors. Union Pacific promotes easy travel with low summer rates and Monida stage routes highlighted for tourists seeking the park.
M and T lines announce travel times and departures for routes heading north and east. Flyers show 12:45 and 12:50 am arrivals and departures with later connections at 9:10 and 9:30 am. No. 6 Katy Flyer limits stops to important points with departures at 12:50 am and 8:30 pm 8:50 pm. Jaman 6:15 am.
Arrive depart times listed for multiple trains including No 1 and No 49 K C D and No 117. Stops include Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern with local departure times 6:10 pm 6:30 pm and 8:30 am 11:45 am. Sunday service noted as exception for No 53 local.
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