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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
2
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In a charged critique the author accuses Junior Senator Warner of Missouri of subservience to Roosevelt administration in the Brownsville affair. The piece laments perceived injustice to Black citizens, pledges opposition to Warner, and frames the issue as a test of ethics, justice, and national leadership amid Civil War era tensions. It invokes soldiers' valor, calls for fair play, and predicts Missouri senators will back punitive labeling of Black soldiers without proof.
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The Senate committee vote of eleven to two absolves Twenty-fifth Infantry soldiers of Brownaville’s August 1906 disturbances, prompting debate on due process. Critics say the discharge punished many innocent soldiers without a full hearing, while supporters predict Senate confirmation of the committee stance.
The text asserts that 150 soldiers, many Black, were discharged from the army without due process and branded as dishonorable. It argues equity lacks a color line, claims no double standard, and contends these veterans lose any future government positions despite long service. The author calls the action unjust and hard for the public to accept as justice.
The article critiques Senator Foraker's attempt to restore to Army payroll the Black soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry who were not involved in the Brownsville incident. It argues the bill will fail, notes Democratic and Administration opposition, and accuses Foraker of miscasting public sentiment while urging accountability for those guilty in the outrage. It also comments on Roosevelt's dismissal and political consequences for Foraker.
Nan I reflects on Sil Billiwink marrying Spriggins coy, noting the age gap and the rapid decision between him and his father. The fragment hints at social pressure and family influence shaping the match.
Directory item shows Rosixsom Lopon No 154 of YBF, meets on the first and third Saturdays each month at 7 30 p m in the ball. Includes officers G T Blackson Worthymas T M Baylor secretary H Robinson D W M.
Sweenry Chapel A M E Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m Preaching at 11:00 a m Class Meeting at 1:00 p m Evening Services at 7:30 p m Prayer meeting every Wednesday at eight o clock Rev D J Gordon Pastor J B Marney Secretary Suft town Timer No 187 Ss M T s Meets first and third Saturdays at 1:30 p m Ada Sims Worthy prin Alice Baylor Secretary corns Cornelia Child Vice princess
Utopia Court No. 1g of the Order of Calanthe meets monthly in Sedalia Missouri on Thursdays at 3 PM at the D O HH mall. Worthy Councillor is Mrs Annie L Steinmans and Register of Deeds is Miss Agnes Miller.
Grearre Sepauia No 42 Sedalia Mo holds regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays each month at the Conservator Annex 121 East Main Street at eight oclock sharp Prof C Hubbard Box 42 Chancellor Commander S E Moore Hoffman Building keeper of records and seal
St Louis Loper No 41 of St Louis Missouri schedules meetings on the first and third Tuesday each month at 8 p m at the Pythian hall 3137 Pine Street William Carson 1114 Morgan Street chancellor commander and Charles S White 1239 Morgan Street keeper of records and seal
Wakninssure Lona No 46 Warrensborg Missouri holds regular meetings on the first and third Fridays each month in their castle hall at eight oclock promptly Kk W Hendricks chancellor commander Will Cioper keeper of records and seal Lamonte Missouri.
The text notes Anchor Lower No 31 in Cape Girardeau Missouri meeting at Castle Hall led by George Walls and Albert M Oliver registrar keeper at Box 86. It references monthly gatherings and organizational structure within the command.
An engraved lithograph depicts twenty two Black representatives or senators by state and congress, showing service dates and offices. Printed by the Colored American Novelty Company of Wallington, D.C., it claims accuracy of political status and portraits.
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