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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1903
Page
1
Mary McDaniels and Minnie Frederick were arrested last night for robbing a man behind the gas house at about 5 o'clock. Deputy Constable Hodges and Billy Drake made the arrests. The victim eluded identification, but officers claim solid evidence to convict the two women.
Curtis and Morton matched zeroes in a tight pitching duel. Ford and Schranz each hit a homer for Sedalia, giving them two runs in the fifth and seventh innings. The Goldbugs preserved the lead with strong defense and timely outs, completing back-to-back wins.
A masked stranger enters a Kansas City bank, brandishes a revolver at a teller and demands cash. Police responded but no injuries reported as officers secured the scene and began an investigation.
The M K and T strike has shut the Katy shops, costing over seven thousand dollars in wages. Labor board leaders Todd and Allen push for an early settlement as 300 workers face idle days and a July resumption seems possible. A letter from Jenkins indicates a Sedalia meeting with General Manager Allen may yield a resolve. The plant has been closed ten days. each day idle costs surplus.
Aged citizen Thomas J. Stark dies at 5 PM in Otterville after 56 years of residence. In a separate incident, Earnhardt from Chicago robs a bank, claims the teller robbed him, brandishes a revolver, and is arrested after a chase. found with a $600 CD and $68, plus religious papers.
George Daniels was assaulted at 12:30 with Will Collins and Henry Ford. Daniels sustained severe head injuries and was taken to custody along with Collins and Ford. Ford resisted arrest while Daniels struck Ford. Daniels later claimed both assailants struck him. Collins released bond. Ford freed. Daniels kept in solitary confinement amid a volatile city corridor.
One hundred freight handlers across Rock Island, Missouri Pacific, Santa Fe, and Grand Island railroads walked out at 7 am in St. Joseph Missouri demanding a 25 percent pay raise requested on May 14. Burlington employees did not join. By noon Missouri Pacific workers, fifteen men, returned to work after assurances of equal pay to Kansas City, while unions remained peaceful and railroads claimed they could handle freight.
Home runs powered a decisive win as the team came from behind against Joplin in the second game of the series. The offense delivered late and secured the lead, with pitchers keeping the opposition off the board.
A fierce fire rages in the Sour Lake oil field threatening the district after starting from Guffey's tanks where thousands of barrels of oil are stored following an explosion.
Miss Ethel Roemer will entertain with a two six handed euchre party Tuesday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Jasper Robertson of Toledo Ohio.
Infant child of Mr and Mrs Henry Olmstead of East Fifth Street died last night at 1130. Funeral services planned for this afternoon. Sedalia News Company advertisement notes free sample offer for Dy amnm. Co. Call or write for details.
James Vans Barrett of St. Louis punished an insult to his wife at Madison Square Garden area and delivered a severe blow after a waiter struck him. The waiter La Pointe collapsed, Collins was knocked down, and Barrett and Collins were detained before Barrett was released once La Pointe recovered.
The recital by Mrs. W. D. Steele scheduled for Tuesday evening June 30 has been postponed as the program is lost.
Half price sale of Swiss embroidered cream batiste robes during the embroidery season. Skirts, blouses, and fronts are stitched with bands and insertions. Former prices ranged from 15 to 22.50 dollars. sale prices now 7.50 to 11.50 dollars.
A leading New York maker showcases a sample line of summer dresses, each unique and finely tailored. The garments use Butchers Linen and White and Cream Batiste, with lace trim and tasteful inserts. They will be on display in the window Monday, priced at 6.50 and 9.00, compared with usual selling prices of 10 and 15.
Local shop promotes art embroidery materials and designs for fair entries. Mrs. Human offers free Tuesday classes 2 to 5 pm and private lessons at 40c per hour. List includes cushion tops, Mt. Mellick embroidery items, Persian embroidery fabrics, silks, linens, laces, cords, tassels, and Utopia Shetland floss with varied prices.
The owner asserts luck plays a key role in the store’s rapid expansion. He says willpower matters less than action, noting the business has more than doubled in three years and aims to double again. Employees earn far more salaries than profits, reflecting shared growth.
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