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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1903
Page
1
Missouri river falls 25 inches in 24 hours with 28.9 gauge and Topeka and North Topeka grappling with water supply issues. Two North Topeka brick buildings collapse as gas blast injures two in Salina. Hetty Green renews revolver permit amid tightening rules. River levee scenes reflect old river town life along the Mississippi.
Eastbound Missouri Pacific train No 76 and Santa Fe No 1 section collided near Strasburg Missouri about 8 PM Friday. No serious injuries to crew. Santa Fe passengers shaken. freight train crew unhurt. Train order error caused the collision. both trains suffered delays and waterlogged tracks were noted nearby.
Water recession weakens Burlington embankment on the St Joseph branch. Cracking and settling observed from the bridge to Harlem station as a 20 foot gap washed out by the river pours sluice water into Harlem. Telegraph poles down and steamboat Columbia navigates flooded railway row. Supervisor Mulhern tours Harlem by launch.
Flood waters from the Mississippi rise over the levee near the Eads bridge flooding East St. Louis. Rail yards are submerged and traffic halted except Vandalia line. A thousand homeless on an island near the pumping station. Water supply cut off. Happy Hollow destroyed. homes piled against a bridge. Rail service between St. Louis and Kansas City disrupted. Wabash Katy Santa Fe Missouri Pacific affected. River at 35 feet with 38 predicted. citywide inundation and property loss feared.
The report notes Sedalia’s match with a final score 7 to 2. Zellars will be in the box this afternoon as part of the notes from Here and Abroad. The page describes generally fair conditions and references yesterday’s events.
The Gaslighters and Sedalia crowd react as umpire disputes spark a heated baseball game. Risley and Millsap argue on the field while guests protest calls. late drama ends with repeated safe outs and home-plate calls, as voters eye the Sentinel Piano contest nearing its final weeks.
The June sale beats last year’s records as prices rise for cotton goods. Three value groups offered at 49 cents include cambric drawers skirts gowns and corset covers with lace trims. Notable shoppers include Miss Lettie Pierson Miss Flora Strong and Miss Hattie Gerge. Also Albany wedding: Joseph H. Choate Jr and Miss Cora Oliver wed with Ambassador Choate present.
Bangor reports forest fires raging across north and eastern Maine with numerous outbreaks. Eastern New York fronts have seen some halting progress as fires persist, while authorities monitor flareups and coordinate suppression efforts.
In a tense crisis, a wind would have fanned a destructive blaze in Shierly. Firefighters acted swiftly to shield the town, narrowly averting disaster as flames neared structures.
Glenn Falls New York June 6 the Adirondacks fire situation eased with no spreading fires and calm winds giving residents hope for containment and relief from dangerous conditions.
The cabinet met in a special session for an hour, Secretary Shaw absent. They discussed the post office scandal and the government's stance toward Russia regarding the Kisineff massacre.
The Missouri Pacific repaired a washout near St Albert allowing trains to pass after a Saturday stoppage. The Ksig also worked to restore tracks damaged by the high water. Franklin Junction is flooded and water runs high between it and Boonville as the river slowly recedes. The Lexington branch train operated to Myrick and will run to Independence. The river routes tied to Missouri Pacific and Katy are clearing, though the disaster to the old Missouri Pacific route remains a major hindrance.
Advertises Black Taffeta Silks and Peau-de-Soie with prices from 65c to $1.50 and sizes from 19 to 24 inches. Promotes careful testing before sale, claims many rejected fabrics, and highlights new shades of blue with polka dots, crepe, and shantung pongee suited for summer outfits. Includes notes on unaffected insurance against blunders and a sales tone aimed at Sedalia shoppers.
Water depths nearing three feet submerged tracks at St Paul cutting rail service. North end already shut down as Neoshot river rises. Katy railroad remains affected after flood damage and tie ups threaten continued operation on multiple routes.
A reflective note compares sight learned by a blind man to shopping wisdom. It urges sharper eyes for value, not just looks, as people pass many stores and advertisements daily. It suggests evaluating stores by what they offer rather than tricks of trade and hints at a child’s game about noticing details.
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