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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1906
Page
1
Guthrie Okla Nov 1 Territorial Secretary Chas H Filson grants a charter to the State Anti Lynch Law Bureau backed by leading Negroes of the two Territories. The group aims to prevent lynchings and curb crimes that provoke them as part of a broad anti lynching campaign.
Ressellville Ky Oct 15 Prof James Fuqua poised to introduce Booker T Washington in an address at Frankfort today sparking anger from local friends who vow never to speak to him again if Washington is invited. The dispute centers on race and public instruction politics with prominent residents in opposition to the plan.
The Greatest of Expositions year marks the Jamestown Ter-Centennial to be held April 26 to November 30, 1907 along Hampton Roads near Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News. It will feature a naval pageant with ships from many nations, an international military encampment, extensive exhibits across 25 palaces, and a government pier with wireless displays. President Roosevelt will open the gates, showcasing three hundred years of American progress. STOVES.
Obituary from Smithton Missouri notes the death of Mrs Eliza Wilcoxen age 81 years 5 months in November 1906. A longtime M S church member she embraced religion during slavery in Jayette under Rev Hawkins and left three daughters and a son. Funeral services were led by Reverends R Davis and C W Ball with a devotional verse about sleep and rest.
A teacher of a Juvenile class asks if respect is due to age. Elmer, a pupil, replies that respect is taught, not inherited, saying they were taught to respect old age. The exchange reflects classroom values on deference and maturity.
The campaign period saw a racist cartoon depicting a black judge delivering mock justice to white citizens. It was traced to H. G. Herbert, a City Hall employee and Republican, prompting Mayor Dunne to suspend him and pledge full investigation and prosecution if warranted. Barnett remains a candidate in the race.
A large public debate is planned in Sweet Springs on the 24th featuring Andrew L. Jackson and W. S. Steaversom. They will be opposed by Geo. M. Williams and W. H. Huston in a high profile contest for local influence.
Rev A H Higgs held a meeting on the third Quarter Novard 4 06 delivering three sermons two came forward for prayer. The collection was 61.60 and during the Quarter 1100.00. A Thanksgiving dinner is announced after services in the new church. Dr M C B Mason invited to preach at the Freedman Aid Society congress Dec 15 16 06. Mrs MK DeBoe won first prize J H Diggs second. Rev W J DeBoe plans a trip to Kentucky.
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