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Newspaper

Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1902

Page

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Firing of Springfield Editor Sparks Party Turmoil

The Springfield Republican ousted managing editor C. N. Van Hosen citing budget cuts under Roosevelt prosperity. The move followed clashes with publisher Col onel Snyder over election coverage and editor conduct. Van Hosen, respected among party and peers, exits with a two week notice amid campaign tensions.

C. N. van Hosen Springfield Republican Roosevelt van Hosen Republican County Committee Leader- Democrat Snyder Grace State Committee Akins

Clinton Girl Attempts Suicide At Electric Park

Maude Bertha Phelps a 17 year old daughter of Wesley Phelps carpenter of 4831 Monroe avenue Kansas City was found on a bench outside Electric park suffering morphine poisoning about 9 45 Tuesday morning She was taken to police headquarters unconscious Police Surgeon Longan said she would probably recover A note near her read I live at 431 Monroe I have taken this so let me die There is no known cause for the deed The Phelps family moved from Clinton Missouri last April.

Maude Bertha Phelps Wesley Phelps Monroe Avenue Kansas City Electric Park Longan Monroe Mr. Phelps Clinton, Mo

City Hotel Man Departs Tipton After Run of Bad Credit

G M Luce former head of the City Hotel at Tipton left town with his son after three months in charge. He owed sundry creditors and took with him a bill of silverware borrowed from his predecessor Mr Robinson who followed to recover most items, returning with all but about 20 dollars of property. Robinson had temporarily accepted Luce’s order for silverware. Luce and son rode the midnight train eastward, leaving Tipton behind.

G. M. Luce City Tipton Mr. Luce Robinson Mr. Luce and Son Mr. Robinson Luce

Katy Brakeman Injured at Clifton City

Otis Slagle a Katy brakeman mashed his foot at Clifton City last night while boarding a moving train. His foot slipped and lay on the track as a wheel passed over it. He received first aid at Clifton City and was taken to the hospital. doctors hope the foot can be saved.

Otis Slagle Katy Clifton City Slagle

Police Chiefs Praise Detectives at State Fair

Chief Kiely received a letter from Sedalia Missouri police chief J E Love complimenting Detectives Cordell and Kiely of Chief Desmond's staff for handling suspicious characters at the state fair. The letter said there was little robbery as the detectives rounded up crooks before they could act. Desmond will continue sending the men out.

Kiely J. E. Love Sedalia Cordell Desmond St. Louis Globe- Democrat

War at Wichita: Telephone Fight Brings Court Injunction

The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co seeks a permanent injunction against Wichita city officials to halt interference with its poles and men. City ordinances to remove poles triggered clashes, 38 poles cut by police, and the old company halted work for two months. Judge Thayer in St Louis to hear the case. a new underground system is slated to start next week under a separate franchise.

Wichita Kas Missouri and Ikansas Telephone Company United States Circuit Court Old Colony Trust Co Charles J. Hubbard Trust Company Telephone Company Thayer St. Louis W. S. Brown

Missouri National Guard encampment at Butler prospers

Special correspondent reports Butler Missouri hosting the Second Regiment encampment at Lake Park. Company D Sedalia arrives amid muddy grounds and favorable weather. The D company praised as among the best in camp. Three privates receive three day honor, sham battle set for Wednesday, inspection Saturday, no sickness reported. SAM W. JAMES.

The Sentinel Butler National Guard of Missouri Sedalia Lake Park J. A. Glover H. O. Berry G. A. Conrad A. H. Hessel Sam W. James

Guardian George Davis to Exhibit Yuki at Bunceton Fair

George Davis, appointed guardian of Yuki yesterday, left this morning for the Bunceton fair to exhibit the animal.

Yuki George Davis Bunceton Fair

Elks Lose Money on Rainy Vaudeville Show

The Elks report a loss from last week’s vaudeville due to cold and rainy weather.

The Elks

Check for $1000 to George W. Leonberger from Ladies of the Maccabees

George W. Leonberger receives a check for 1000 from the Ladies of the Maccabees policy carried by his wife.

George W. Leonberger Ladies of the Maccabees

Sentinel Outside Circulation Authority Declared

The Sentinel states that all outside circulation duties are handled by Mr. J. R. Baldwin. No one may receive subscriptions or advertising for the paper without credentials from the Sentinel office or Mr. Baldwin.

The Sentinel J. R. Baldwin Baldwin

Miss Lillian Rattler Heads to Kansas City Visit

Miss Lillian Rattler left this morning for Kansas City to visit relatives.

Lillian Rattler Kansas City

Federation Wrets Sedalia Labor Meet Largest Attendance

The Sedalia Federation of Labor met in the Second Regiment band rooms in a highly attended gathering. Blacksmith helpers newly admitted to the Central Labor organization. Labor Day program approved and set to be the best yet. Ladies of the Labor League to parade with a float and manage the park supper. Baskets for the supper to be left at Grow's or E. T. Behrens' cigar stores or at the courthouse east door for transfer to the park. Retail Clerks and Machinists to run the park hall dance with ample ice water available all day.

Sedalia Grow’s E. T. Behrens Park Hall

Stores to Stay Open in Jefferson City After 6:30 Closure

Beginning September 1 stationery shops in Jefferson City will drop the 6:30 closing. Merchants including clothing and shoes likely will keep late hours, though only a few interviewed commented. One merchant said he would stay open regardless. Grocers appear likely to join the change.

Jefferson City Republican

Local marshal names assistant marshals for police role

Marshal KKnaus announces Francis Blaise and P. S. Jamerson as assistant marshals to serve as police. A member from each organization will be appointed to perform policing duties.

Kknaus Francis Blaise P. S. Jamerson

Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy Tonight with Showers

Partly cloudy conditions prevail tonight with showers likely in the south and east. Thursday should be fair overall with improving conditions and no significant precipitation expected.

Henry Eddins Resigns as Street Railway Conductor

Henry Eddins has quit his post as conductor on the Sedalia Street Railway. He resigns from duties effective immediately, ending a period of service with the transit line and prompting a search for a replacement conductor.

Henry Eddins Sedalia Street Railway

Maccabees Plan Social to Celebrate Growth

The Ladies of the Maccabees host a social at their hall next Tuesday evening to mark the order’s growth. The group now lists 302 members.

Ladies of the Maccabees Order

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Greene County Colonel Snyder Ross George Hendrickson Mr.Snyder Walker James R. Vaughan Clinton Girl City Hotel Man Federation WRETS
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