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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
4
The Sedalia Daily Sentinel editors defend independence from party control while criticizing Cook and Cardwell. They affirm Lon Stephens as a plain, honest Missouri Democrat and reject being viewed as a party organ. They denounce the Intelligencer's critics as hypocritical.
The Sentinel lists multiple candidates for Pettis County offices under Democratic nomination. Bruce Barnett, H. K. Bente, James Montgomery, and W. L. Cress are named for prosecuting attorney or county judge. James C. Connor and Charles Leftwich are named for Sedalia Township constable.
A heated political exchange targets Sedalia Sentinel for refusing to print Sam B Cook articles defending Missouri. The column mocks editors, cites figures such as Lon V Stephens and Dick Speed, and accuses the paper of Democratic factionalism and alignment with Sam Cook.
A historical summary notes Terrence Powderly's decline as head of the Knights of Labor under Roosevelt's 1904 resignation, framing it as the end of an era. It mentions Powderly's political shifts, 1896 McKinley campaign work, and his later role as immigration commissioner.
A lively domestic department offers extraordinary values with 5¢ for 12% cottons and 4¢ yard wide muslin, 5¢ bleached muslin, 10–15¢ ginghams, 12–15¢ prints, 10¢ silkolines, and 40 inch Madras, with lengths from 10 to 20 yards and assorted patterns including dotted Swiss and oriental toned fabrics.
The Clinton Republican laments that the party’s candidates were given a chance in city politics but failed to deliver. The piece accuses the GOP of showing weakness and being fed soft soap sawdust and sand by opponents.
Hon. F. M. McDavid of Springfield declares as a Democratic candidate for State Senator representing the Twenty district. He frames his bid around local concerns and party platform while outlining future advocacy priorities.
The piece notes J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co. signs, mentions Greene and Dade counties as pivotal, and cites F. M. Wolf as Greene's former representative candidate. Vernon claims a future honor but seeks Greene or Dade support, while discussions on presidential succession hint at Teddy Roosevelt. Ads urge Hoffman Special bikes and tenant notices via the Sentinel Want column.
Threatening conditions persist with intermittent rain expected tonight and on Tuesday across the region. Pack an umbrella and plan for showers, as unsettled skies may impact outdoor plans.
A notice describes storage of household and other goods by week month or year at a local facility. The advertisement outlines terms for storage space and access rights, including rental rates and procedures for retrieving items.
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