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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
4
A Missouri writer argues that the lobby scare arises from dishonest legislators and that boodlers and sandbaggers exist across parties. He cites four years at the Capitol, claiming corruption thrives where honest lawmakers fail to act and that legitimate interests deserve representation.
The speaker argues that attacking Bill Phelps harms no honest man and urges voters to nominate and elect only honest, capable leaders for all offices. By electing such legislators, the forty second Missouri General Assembly will be composed of moral men, reducing influence of lobbyists and giving the weary public a rest.
The editors invite readers to send long letters proposing how to run a newspaper and expressing an ideal Sedalia newspaper. They seek honest criticism and community guidance to shape a publication that serves Sedalia and Pettis County.
Thieves struck Congressman Cowherd in Kansas City, taking several hundred dollars in property from his residence. No suspects are named and no motive is stated in the report.
The message urges residents to forget divisions and work together for the city’s upbuilding and advancement, beginning with a pledge to clean up and improve Sedalia.
The St Louis World debuts as an independent daily promising to substitute measures for men. It is described as bright, newsy and a mechanical beauty in its initial issue copy.
The passage praises Hon. W. W. Graves of Butler as the strongest and most able Democrat seeking the nomination for Supreme Judge, noting his current role as Judge of the Twenty ninth circuit.
Kansas City voters head to the polls in a hot election day with Mayor Reed favored for re-election amid a crowded contest and high turnout expectations.
Classified notice for a rental ad and public administrator inquiry. An 80 acre farm seven miles southwest of Sedalia offers good improvements for rent with application directed to Frank Hughes, Public Administrator.
Local shop promotes fishing tackle sales with advertisement urging customers to buy gear from F. Taylor Cain's.
City reports A. W. Perry & Son planning an addition to their music house on South Kentucky. Cal Linaberry and Minnie Berthoux, both of this city, will marry Wednesday evening. George E. Hollenbeck named administrator of Daniel McGrady's estate. Prosecuting Attorney Cashman filed information against Thomas Adkinson for fraudulent voting. The remains of Maude Adams, five year old daughter of W. C. Harris, were brought to Sedalia for burial.
The infant son of J. C. Beaman of near Lookout died yesterday and will be buried from Providence church tomorrow at 11 o'clock.
City Hospital managers held their regular meeting this morning. Mr and Mrs W C Wiler assumed charge at the hospital this morning.
County Sunday School Convention will be in session Wednesday and Thursday and Trinity English Lutheran church will suspend the prayer meeting.
Directors of the Missouri Federation of Women’s Clubs meet in Marshall for two days starting next Wednesday. Guests include state and local leaders from St. Louis Kansas City Hannibal Boonville Columbia Moberly and Jonlin with private entertainments planned such as a noon luncheon and a fancy work club reception.
Kansas City packers announced a beef price increase with retailers paying 11 cents a pound. Expected prices rise to 18 cents for round, 25 cents for sirloin, and 35 cents for porterhouse. A pork price meeting is set today as supplies paused and wrangling threatens another rise.
Notice requests the man who exchanged hats by mistake at First Christian church Monday night to call at 219 West Fifth Street to reclaim his own. Dated 4 1.
President Roosevelt references a possible U S purchase of lands held by friars in the Philippines. A conference will decide if Bishop Gorman should travel from Washington to Rome to participate in negotiations with the pope.
Ideal spring election day in Sedalia with a light vote. Democrats appear to lead in all wards though Second ward could be close. Socialist Parrish shows unexpected strength. Jeffersonian weaker. Vote totals at 3:30 PM: First 220, Second 210, Third 365, Fourth 395. Sentinel to publish detailed results tomorrow.
Calvary Episcopal elected D. H. Smith senior warden O. E. Parsons junior warden and vestrymen Harry Jakeman A. D. Stanley J. W. Mellor E. W. Lamy A. A. Baker James Gornell Larry Ginter. The church reports a $5000 debt paid off and funded for the future with strong numbers and finances.
Doctors urge patients with consumption and pulmonary complaints to live outdoors year round in dry western climates. The West Texas plateau and elevations in Arizona and New Mexico are highlighted for their invigorating ozone and health benefits, with Marfa Fort Davis El Paso Tucson named as favorable locales.
An agent advertises Fyricide dry powder extinguisher claiming instant fire suppression and protection against major losses. The notice invites town and county agents, offers a four minute churn dasher and butter maker, and lists Royal Tribe Building in Sedalia Missouri as contact.
Sioux Falls April 1 Bishop Thomas O Gorman Roman Catholic leader of South Dakota has traveled to Washington to participate in a conference with federal officials and church representatives.
Local ad from Sedalia invites readers to trade junk items including rags bones old stoves bottles zinc iron for a free fine gold watch. Wagons will call for all kinds of junk, with contact at Main and Vermont.
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