14 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
1
A garbled political tract denounces suffrage corruption and white and black politicians in Sedalia. It calls for unity of honorable men across races to oppose demagogues, urging voters to reject self serving leaders and expose malfeasance in local governance.
Clemens Hoskampt announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Pettis County subject to the will of the county voters. The filing signals a local election bid with the aim of managing county finances and payroll following established election rules.
A historical commentary extols Black citizens' loyalty to the Republic and urges active participation in state and national affairs. It argues that safeguarding rights and duties requires self-initiative to support progressive agencies at national, commonwealth, and county levels, framing patriotism as essential to just governance.
A garbled OCR passage critiques misrepresentation and claims truth will prevail. It mentions an event by Nelson Crews, labeled as Republican, and describes audience reaction as fervent with strong applause. The text contains many garbled terms and unclear dates or places.
A fragment discusses strength of men of character and stability being recruited from rank and file within the citizenry, emphasizing a sense of order and loyalty.
The World's Fair is described as the grandest educational exhibit attempted with great value. The M K T railroad offers four daily Southwest trains to St. Louis with multiple daily arrivals and departures. Visitors to St Louis are urged to see Texus and the Southwest, with rates quoted at $15 round trip for Oct 18.
Hon. Nelson Crews of Kansas City speaks to citizens at the Court House in Wy escorted by the Queen Tits Mand and the Colored Marching Club. Precinct Committeeman John Hare calls assembly to order and Prof. Shelton French acts as chairman. Crews revives Republican ideals amid parade shows loyalty of the Colored Marching Club and related clubs.
Dresident Mack Scott and his men are all right according to a brief update. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Dent orders wood and coal from W H Cline who plans a new fuel yard at the corner of Jefferson and Washington streets. He invites customers to see the yard firsthand before purchase, signaling new supply options in town.
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