19 May 1906
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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
1
Rev Bowles lectures on nature as creation and selfhood. He argues the material universe exists and explores personality through self awareness, quoting Tennyson. The talk contends the mind separates the observer from objects, defining identity as the awareness of “I.”
A reflective essay argues that human progress comes from intelligent use of free will and rational endowment. It contrasts man with nature and other species, asserts responsibility to God and society, and emphasizes mastery over nature as a basis for moral obligation.
The passage contrasts natural law governing inorganic and organic realms with human personality. It argues that nature operates by necessity under fixed laws, while humans are free to choose and act, exercising will and causing events through deliberate energy. It emphasizes the distinction between deterministic nature and purposeful human action.
Dayton Ohio May 11 W C Thompson a Negro of St. Louis hodcarriers union No 225 was named general organizer for the International Laborers Union with headquarters in Dayton He is the first salaried Negro organizer placed by a labor group Thompson helped found the Building Laborers International Protective Union in 1887.
Louis H. Kahrs is announced as a Republican candidate for constable in Sedalia township. The column notes his 33 years in the city, 6 years as a police officer, 5 years as city marshal, and argues his experience would make him a capable officer. It also suggests his election would present equitable treatment for colored citizens.
Curryville Education Committee planned entertainment Saturday evening, while Ladonia M E church under Rev Porter receives improvements. A Tuesday night fire alarm distracted residents, causing a grocery store to be disrupted by the commotion.
Union Hill J H Williams of Columbia acting grand master of the UB F and S MT is on an annual visit. A J Van Buren and Mrs M tin Van Buren of Hordemann visit Sunday to see their brother and son confined to bed nearly two weeks. John Sandridge is reported ill with pneumonia fever and died Friday at 12 30 a m.
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