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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
8
Early morning shooting by Night Policeman Beha after two tramps from the Katy Flyer were ordered out of town. One assailant drew a pistol and died instantly from a heart shot. the other was wounded but to recover. Coroner’s inquest cleared Beha of blame.
Officials of the M., K. & T. railroad plan a new depot in Boonville. Construction will start soon, featuring a pressed brick 140 feet long and 30 feet wide structure finished in cut stone with modern traveler conveniences. Hospital arrivals include Loyd Tutor of Lorena Texas and E L Davis of Nevada Missouri, both section laborers.
Superintendent Ross and Traveling Engineer Brusch of the Missouri Pacific railroad left in their special car No 111 for Jefferson City. Engineer W H Neeley and wife went to Otterville this morning for a visit with friends. J H Barker the Katy local engineer has reported for work. Ora Embry after being off several days on account of sickness reported for work this morning. Engineer Kinsie resumed work this morning after being off on account of the illness of his son.
Opinion piece extols life insurance benefits and urges wider public acceptance. It argues the cause will strengthen households and reduce hardship for widows and orphans, then shifts to a local concert notice at Sedalia College of Music featuring Mrs. Ellen Barnes and a long recital program with multiple performers and numbers.
A fragment discusses intellectual or moral standards and the fate of the Orphans' Home, warning that without clear principles the Poor House would be renamed or lose purpose. The note reflects civic concern over charitable institutions and public duty.
The Pettis Criminal Court convicts Charles B. Rhodimer for receiving brass stolen from Katy shops. Judge Longan imposes fifteen days in jail and a $50 fine. attorney J. H. Bowron filed an appeal. Other cases include State vs. Wm. Brown and Charles Johnson robbery not guilty pleas and scheduling for April 12 and April 16.
Alonzo White, 22, fell into a vat of boiling dye at the Woolen Mills last Friday. He suffered for two days before dying Monday evening from his injuries. The young man was well known and esteemed in the city.
Mr Robert R Cooper of Glensted Morgan county and Miss Jennie McIntosh of New Franklin united in marriage at the M E Church South parsonage this morning at 11 o clock. Rev Boon officiated with attendants Mr E M Chancellor and Miss Sallie Chancellor. They registered at the Eiks hotel.
J C M Smith a prominent farmer living four miles south of Sedalia died this morning at 1 30 of general debility aged 68. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St Patrick's church.
The article notes Lodz in Russia as a rapidly growing industrial center in Poland with population rising from 25 000 to 315 000 in 15 years. It also mentions other varied facts about mushrooms near Philadelphia, fish commissions, and antiseptic oils.
A summary of scientific items including a water spout speed estimate by Prof Bigelow, a Java orchid that blooms and withers together, planetary diameters and densities, and a British India magnetic survey sparked by sun spot drought theories. It notes the link between sun spots and terrestrial magnetism as long suggested.
The case against Henry Winters for disturbing the peace of Kate Coffee ended in acquittal this morning. Winters presented an eloquent self defense plea.
Mrs. Fred Hoffman will entertain the Thursday club at her residence on West Broadway on Thursday afternoon.
Frank Long a traveling salesman and two companions rode a railroad velocipede toward Marshall Missouri Friday night but crashed into a handcar used by section men en route to a dance. All involved were shaken and bruised with minor injuries reported.
Lodge and Staley advertise a new line of lace curtains and party items with many exclusive patterns. They claim low prices on carpets and urge early selections so orders can be made up and ready when needed. Never buy a go cart until you have seen the National.
A large monument sale is announced for Decoration Day at Heynens on North Ohio street. The event focuses on cemetery and memorial markers with discount pricing and special offers for local residents.
Classified notice invites readers to send 20 word want ads to the Sentinel three times for 25 cents cash. The item emphasizes quick service and low cost.
Forecast shows a partly cloudy pattern tonight and Wednesday with likely showers in the region. A westward area warms up, bringing higher temperatures and unsettled conditions.
The store reports rapidly expanding prescription files as physicians and patients endorse reliable drugs and methods. We deliver.
If your prescriptions are filled at the Arlington they will satisfy your doctor, ensuring your treatment plan remains on track and your clinician confident in the course of care.
Evening Sentinel want ad column offers twenty words three times for 25 cents cash. Readers are advised to place concise notices to reach buyers quickly.
The report notes England could feed its population for about five months with all food raised. It cites rural death disparities, an Irish share of Britons historically 32 in 100 in 1821 and now under 11 percent, and that few cutlery workers save a farthing. It adds government revenue and expenditure gaps versus 1900.
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