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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
2
Published every Friday in Sedalia Missouri this entry notes office address 104 KF Main St upstairs and dates entered June 6 1963 as well as a note about subscription dues and contributions with a request for name as assurance of good faith for the space notification and public notices
The executive committee of the Missionary Society of the M. E. church has been very generous to the Southern Negro conferences, appropriating more than $44,000 for this one purpose alone.
Crompackers bill proposes a Congressional committee of thirteen to examine current state election law. If enacted, the move would trigger new regulations and likely provoke reaction among critics described as yapper-heads.
The Missouri State University reportedly declines to play an Iowa team unless Cadwell the full back is removed. Caldwell earns credit for his athletic ability and the decision reflects the school’s concerns about facing him.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a fictional or garbled political stance by the Tur xen Inthmian Republic of Panama with mentions of Uncle Suin as sponsor. It hints at election laws and labor troubles impacting domestic tranquility, but the source is unclear and contains many nonsensical phrases.
The text cites Joe Wolk and Hon. J. H. Bothwell as rival nominees for governor, noting their stalwart American credentials and the prospect of a Greek against Greek confrontation if Wolk secures the Democratic nomination and Bothwell the Republican nomination.
The article notes stress among Pinch leadership to secure Attorney General Knox for presenting Alabama Negro suffrage rights to the U S Supreme Court. It praises Knox as eminent and capable and believes he will protect constitutional rights if properly approached, arguing federal constitutional violations are widespread in a southern region.
The present administration stresses strict adherence to the Constitution and demands respect from others. It warns that the government’s prerogative must be sustained or the Republic will face submersion in shame, aided by irresponsible rhetoric and demagogues. Lessons of the past must be taught anew.
A 1904 campaign critique accuses Missouri Democrats of denying boodling as an issue while predicting a major public demand to confront corruption. The author calls for accountability as political machines face scrutiny, warning insiders to confess venality before the people force change.
Quinn Chapel will hold Holy Eucharist at 3 o'clock with P. E. Rey and J. D. Barksdale presiding. A city pastors and congregations invitation accompanies Thanksgiving day events on November 26 with a noon to 3 pm dinner, then an evening festival and supper from 7 to 11 pm featuring a short literary and musical program.
All of the best talent in the city are invited to attend a free event. William Alexander, pastor, and F S French, secretary, oversee arrangements and will welcome guests to the gathering.
A church urges immediate action for winter relief with Thanksgiving Day collections to fund aid for elderly parents and orphans. It calls for secret orders and donations from individuals to bring comfort and prayers to poverty stricken families, stressing not to delay until hardship appears.
New subscribers include Miss Lucy Bohannon Mrs Susan J Lane Mrs Martha Butler Sedalia Missouri Bill Jackson Lookout Missouri Miss Maud Warren Houstonia Missouri Rev S P Johnson Versailles Missouri Finis Porter Silus Morehead Mrs Carmine Tanners Sweet Springs Missouri Willis English Clifton Missouri Johan Ruthie Lackburn Missouri Chas Simpson Otterville Missouri
Local readers are urged to buy from advertisers in the column. Miss Emma Hogan of Otterville is thanked for services to the conservator. Programes announce the G. O. U L O Q. FF. ball on Thanksgiving Eve at Liberty Park. Jake Hunter’s sister who cooked for laborers on the KR line returned to Versailles. A K P lodge has about 14 members enrolled. Crofton Belt coats are promoted by the St. Louis Clothing Co. Jake Hunter from St. Ohio St. survived a wreck on the Mo. Pacific last Saturday. Fire destroyed Sedalia Milling Co. mills Sunday morning, with $50,000 loss and little insurance. Fire also damaged adjoining planning mills. Geischen & Viebrock offer heating and cooking stoves. The Boxs Steverson is noted for his nightly street wanderings to see a certain young man in Sweet Springs. Alfred Benjamin suits at the Louis Clothing Co. Miss Sedalia Drake and Selma Jones credited for cash subscriptions. Mr. Morehead of Sweet Springs also noted. Moses Mitchell and family relocate to E Cooper St. Dinner party at Mrs Bettie Johnson’s South of town. Cloaks and coats on display at the cloak department of St Louis Clothing, latest Louis XIV long skirt coat. Prof A C Maclin, dean of mathematics at GRSC, returns from Tenessee trip.
The text describes a permit based work system for students in Colle ore, outlining roles, pay, and eligibility. It notes many students oppose the coercive enforcement, expects liberal pay for all work, and states only certain women and established students may participate.
The document lists costs for a four week period including room for four with meals and furnishings, instrument use for two lessons weekly, and monthly charges. It notes a 50 cent monthly tuition reduction for ministry candidates and ministers’ children, with all bills payable in advance on the first of each school month and payment to the president by mail or registered letter.
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