25 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1904
Page
1
A Missouri newspaper urges Black residents in Central Missouri to organize cooperatives to advance farming education finances and civic life. It cites Jefferson City meetings and celebrates Theodore Roosevelt as a democratic leader urging stronger community effort and perseverance.
A historic concerns the Faculty of Lincoln Institute and other higher learning institutions upholding strict admission standards. The debate centers on whether such requirements exclude Black students, with critics arguing the standards are too high while supporters insist on maintaining rigorous criteria across colleges and universities.
This excerpt expresses gratitude for Afro American achievements and opportunities over the past year. It highlights resilience during a heated political campaign, praises steadfast leadership and unity, and thanks the Divine for impartial, patriotic consideration guiding the community’s triumph.
The piece condemns lynching rumors during the M. C. A. Convention at Marshall Missouri and praises Christian citizens for rejecting mob chatter. It urges progressives to act for the common good, defend national institutions, and follow ancestors who stood firm in tough times. It stresses inclusion of all races in national life and calls for proactive community efforts.
Clarman Niedringhaus calls on Republicans across the state to push the general prosperity message and place the imprint of progress on Missouri. The piece asserts Republicans will face grave responsibilities with conservative handling, acknowledging no responsibility eliminates accountability.
This brief notes the appointment of E. E. Coddine to the position of chairman of the Pottis County Republicans, marking a leadership change within the local party organization and indicating ongoing party governance.
A Sedalia political column urges supporting a trusted Republican candidate for Postmaster without a primary. It lauds the longtime public servant for loyalty and persistent effort, arguing a primary fuels unwanted campaigning and clashes among candidates, while endorsements from business Republicans prove the chosen aspirant’s capability.
Local and personal items list Shelby cowans of Chicago and several visitors. Mentions Mr Howe withy, Mir. Lucinda Cownae, Mira Ailes J tmes, Smidten school executive, Mrs. Ben Roch, Rev J D Barbsiale of the Missouri Conference, guest William Ar lexander, and Elder Barksdale awaiting attendance at Quinn Chapel next Sunday.
Rev Jo W Payne pastor of the church at Arrow Rock passed through Moviv on route home from Centerview after a revival last week. An abort stop will be made at Sweet Springs to his aged wife Mrs Marty Spriges, a centenarian. A pioneer of the Central Missouri Conference, Payne remains deeply concerned with church welfare and is praised as a battle-scarred veteran of long service.
Sedalia presents a push for first class enterprise to boost local wealth with potential profits from new ventures. Citizens urge attracting a wooden hotel and levee as top needs, while a Seer company may invest in real estate and other ventures to bolster the town.
A local figure named Jance owns and controls a large building with many rooms intended for lease to the secret and benevolent order of our city. The arrangement promises a royal welcome to all newcomers joining the community.
The piece credits various influences on Theodore Roosevelt's unexpected personal victory and argues Southern politicians and papers attacked him for entertaining Booker T. Washington at the White House. It asserts Americans reject racial prejudice and value achievement over color. The World and Mobile Press are cited.
Pettigrew and Wettigeen visited last week to oversee lodge matters. The lodge charter had been stolen and hidden but a committee located and returned it. As a result Josephson became master and Felix Warfield deputy, restoring order in the Potomac area.
Fragmented column from the Mobile Press recounting a Roosevelt era debate on party stances and civil rights, noting a claim that Democrats favor laws excluding Black citizens while Republicans oppose them, reflecting political rhetoric of the time.
The two year old child of Mr. George Kaley and wife Mhure day died of miningitis. The remains were interred in the Colored Cemetery on Friday afternoon. The three year old family has the sympathy of a large number of friends.
Dr J M Harris, noted physician and surgeon, hosts four former classmates who arrived Sunday to spend several days at the Harris home. The men studied at McHlarry Medical College and did post graduate work at the University of Vermont. Since moving to Missouri, they have achieved professional success and are regarded as community representatives.
James Tom of Peoria died recently and left $2000 to the Mayvere of St Louis. The bequest astonishes Mrs Jayes whose stepfather’s appraised value of the will is unclear. The funds will support education for his daughters at Tuskegee.
An old newspaper notice advertises photography services by LewisS Edwards offering 25 photos for 25 cents. The listing notes the location on Obio Street and the bargain price for a batch of prints.
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