Sedalia Weekly Conservator headline by Huston and English
W. H. Huston and C. M. English lead the Sedalia Weekly Conservator with local updates, editorials, and notices. The periodical features community announcements and regional news.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
2
W. H. Huston and C. M. English lead the Sedalia Weekly Conservator with local updates, editorials, and notices. The periodical features community announcements and regional news.
This front page editorial expresses pride in presenting the issue’s first page and gratitude to those who contributed to the special edition. It acknowledges reader care and the collaborative effort behind the publication.
The piece venerates fallen soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic and urges immediate public honor. It appeals to Soldiers and Fathers to elevate national character, inspire youth, and continue civic service, citing battles like Ft Blakely and Petersburg as examples of sacrifice and mission.
The piece argues nations honor days to mark great events and shape progress. It urges American celebrations to be educational, uniting learning with youth and old, teaching freedom and citizenship duties to foster a strong, enlightened future society. It advocates festive expression through songs and praise without neglecting civic responsibility.
A long denunciation condemns the Joplin Missouri mob violence against Black residents. The piece condemns the Dred Scott era injustice, calls out the Supreme Court for denying franchise to Black citizens, and warns that mob brutality will fuel future resolve and progress for Black manhood. It laments riot’s economic and social shocks while urging lawful remedy and courage.
The Class of 63 and Lincoln High School faculty earned praise for securing Rev. William Alexander to preach at Quinn Chapel. The sermon urged graduates to act as producers of character, work hard, obey divine laws, and pursue sturdy effort to make a positive impact on themselves, their teachers, and their race.
The Lincoln School held its graduating exercises in the auditorium on Wednesday evening. The program was excellent. Graduates included Finis DeWitt Washington Julia Estell Hayden Alice Nethell Drake Ralph Daniel Murray Marguerite Thomas Sedalia Drake Trullie Wim Lenox and Katharine Betora.
An eminent writer argues Afro American citizens gain skilled industry standing only with real mental discipline. He asserts top teachers of industrial and domestic science come from colleges of liberal arts, while the most skilled mechanics exceed preparatory schooling. He concludes brains and character surpass blood.
State Superintendent W T Carrington releases a roster of conductors for Negro Summer Institutes across Missouri towns including Boonville Cape Girardeau Columbia Fayette Joplin Kirkwood Lexington Louisiana Macon Sedalia Springfield and others. The list names numerous educators such as C G Williams J I Payne J S Cobb H G lam J B Coleman A R Chinn and J M Clendenon among others.
Me J G Phillips completes studies in the Howard University Law Department in Washington D C. The Conservator notes him as the sole speaker and praises his manly virtues. It predicts a bright legal career for the Sedalia youth.
Mr Hawkins of Harrison Ave, longtime Katy system employee, shows notable health improvement after nearly two years bedridden. He now sits up and reads, remaining patient and cheerful despite affliction. The Burnisher position he held is filled by C Q Brown, a bright ex-student of Geo R with strong social and business standing.
Mrs Douglass Robinson of New York, Roosevelt's sister, shows interest in Yale's Negro prize orator William Pickens and has written him about his finances and plans. Miss Lucy G Giles of Newport gave Pickens a valued diamond pin during a reading trip. An anonymous well wisher earlier sent Pickens three $50 gold certificates.
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