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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
1
The president received a large number of telegrams from across the country congratulating him on escaping the attack by Henry Weinbrenner Tuesday night. The incident led to a substantial increase in the number of Secret Service guards around Sagamore Hill.
The Alaska boundary commission opened in the British Foreign Office with Lord Alverstone as president. Officials from the United States Britain and Canada attended. They plan public sessions with the next meeting on September 15. If deadlock occurs the United States may take the disputed territory paying Canada for potential interests.
Constantinople on the throne anniversary the sultan told congratulatory delegates his aim is the welfare of all communities and denied spontaneous revolt, claiming foreign instigation and pledging unity for all groups. Berlin reports Turkey may issue an ultimatum to Bulgaria with potential invasion if rejected.
A Sedalia young lady and a Kansas City groom join in a double wedding at the Voigt home two miles north of Hughesville with 125 guests. Miss Rose Viegt and Miss Elizabeth Krueger wed Oscar Koontz and Raymond Voigt. reception, readings, and a feast follow as couples plan future homes in Hughesville and Kansas City.
Justice Gummere dismissed indictments against A J Cassett president of the Pennsylvania railroads John D Crimmins E F Young prominent banker Leslie D Ward and Roosevelt Shanley in the nine child death collision case. The defense won a motion to drop charges against rich officials connected with the recent trolley wreck.
The Missouri branch faces a heavy deficit this year, about 140000 dollars behind last year, with 13400 in the guaranty fund as officers call it a good showing given aging members. Henry W. Meyer expects a peaceful settlement after factional meetings, while 500 members recently dropped out but may return.
Older members saw their assessments rise by over half while younger members faced halved cuts, provoking anger among senior members and prompting many to leave the organization.
There is no difference whether the finest linen or plain work. Each article receives necessary attention to give customers perfect satisfaction. A fast stowing patronage proves merit, and a trial will convince you.
Bert Greenwade was arraigned in Justice Berry's court this morning and pleaded guilty to defrauding Lewis Brondel out of four board bills. He was fined five dollars and costs and, being unable to pay, was committed to ten days in jail regardless of costs.
Western cattlemen secured a clear victory before the state railroad commission as Marcus Law announced that railroads would cancel a proposed cattle schedule. The plan would have raised freight rates for live stock by about fifteen percent.
New York early trading in September and October cottons moved sharply as traders anticipated a government crop report. Prices swung about ten points at a time with September down forty and October twenty, amid panic and intense excitement sparked by the report outlook. The Brown Sully company supported the market before the report release.
Cincinnati dispatch reports a Clifton Avenue trolley car on a forty five degree slope failed brakes and jumped the track, smashing a heavily laden furniture wagon. Passengers Clara Rust and Fred Perry were likely fatally injured with ten others seriously hurt.
In Denver on September 3 Mrs. Theodore Krause, wife of a bookbinder, was shot by Mrs. Katie Bernadine who sought Krause at the screen door. Bernadine, also a bookbinder, was in love with Krause and believed mentally unbalanced.
B F Sandfort learns of his aunt Mrs John Keuck's death at her home near Syracuse Missouri. Funeral is set for Friday. ALABASTINE COMPANY Grand Rapids Michigan reports receipt of sad news.
A cleaning house sale offers muslin underwear with lots of gowns originally 1.48 to 2.00 now 0.98 to 1.25 though sizes are broken and some items mussed. Nainsook and Cambric garments include low or square necks, short or long sleeves, lace or embroidery trim, and ribbon necks. Also reduced drawers and corset covers with several price cut examples.
Advertises summer skirts for 98 cents and shirt waist suits at half price. Notes washable skirts retain style year to year and suggests next spring two skirts cost the same as one now. Includes duck and linen skirts and suits with formerly 1.25 to 1.75 now 98c in white and linen colors.
Thirteen stations connect a rapid transit system inside the store with a new larger desk on the balcony. Merchants praise its speed and noiseless operation though carriers mar the ceiling with wires. The service is quicker cheaper and more efficient for customers.
Pattern makers study styles in advance using telegraph access and foreign representatives. Early September previews show designs likely to be popular in October. New Idea Magazine offers 10 patterns for 5¢ copy.
D M Parry president of the National Manufacturers' Association says any person who abducts his children will be killed, responding to rumors of threatening letters. He notes frequent threats but ignores them, and mentions a parade and floats planned for Laverty Park hall.
In Peoria Mary Huffud married by a justice elopes with Harry Greene, younger than her new husband Thomas Haskell. Haskell, who had traveled to Peoria, witnessed the couple leaving the boarding house and was laughed at as they drove off. Mrs. Haskell formerly lived in Lincoln Missouri.
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