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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1905
Page
2
Softly creep the shades of evening and twilight as stars glow through ether. The dove coos and Zephyr fans the brow while midnight glows, recalls fond recollections, and visions touch the heart. Quiet lines lament the past, hidden tears rise, and sacred ties endure as night yields to dawn.
The new Johnson School Law seeks to compel attendance among about 700000 Missouri children, promising no hardship for willing parents and urging enforcement to curb neglect. It argues schooling lowers crime and raises national strength, while criticizing negligent parents and praising Japan's wartime peace stance.
Commentary traces Japan’s rise from early threats to Western opening under Perry, China-Japan war outcomes, and Russia’s Manchurian retreat. It argues Japan’s victories prove nations are born in blood and praises Christian nations’ support, noting Wanamaker’s appearances and public speaking.
Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School, writes from Birmingham about his Saratoga visit to John Wanamaker. He clarifies he did not escort Wanamaker’s family, dined with them at a hotel at Wanamaker’s request, and says he was a guest at a colored hotel in Saratoga during the stay.
Richmond Times-Dispatch lauds President Roosevelt for public faith in the Bible as guiding principle. The piece notes his openness about human faults, refusal to pose as sanctified, and his courage to speak on faith in both diplomatic and simple public settings. It praises his civic righteousness and calls him an inspiration despite political opposition.
In St. Louis Missouri a small gathering formed part of the Colored Mechanics in Convention club, aiming to improve conditions. The event opened with active participation from attendees and discussions on organizational goals.
The first annual gathering at Bloes path on North Broadway brings Negro delegates from Missouri and nearby states. Leaders promote organizing mechanics into clubs with permanent headquarters to secure work across Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska and neighboring states. Harry W. Pearson leads the movement as convention chairman. officers include George W. Sanford vice chairman WY. P. Heanington Jr secretary. W. W. Divinc chairman of credentials. The session opens at 5:30 p.m. with plans and a social barbecue and picnic to close the day.
Geo. R. Smith College Notes report G. A. Henson of Bridgeton Missouri chosen as Superintendent of the Industrial Department to start duties at school opening September 1. President L L Lowe returns from Independence Missouri after attending St Joseph District Conference. Educational address to follow on Friday the 25th. Mrs Ella K Lowe wins four blue ribbons at the State Fair. William Chanault, general man of all work at Solleveall, returns home for a short vacation.
Paris notes Kansan City artist O J Brooks was in town last week. A sizable turnout from Paris attended the Shelbina fair. Prof and Mrs Kenna of Marshall are visiting the latter's mother.
G Adams and Miss B A Palmer were united in marriage on the 24th at the bride's parental home. J W Brown of Woodlawn bought a farm for 34800 cash during his visit. Rev Ly Moore of Pontia HL preached at the Baptist church Sunday night and lectured at the AM church Monday night. R Vaughn traveled to Monroe Sunday. Ora Hunter of Kansas City is visiting Pais. Donaldson couple returned from Sioux City Iowa.
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