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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
1
Hon W D Steele Pettis County prosecutor departs after two terms ending next Tuesday. He leaves a spotless court docket and a crime free Sedalia. His removal of vice and improved governance are praised as a public triumph. Tickets for the big minstrel show sell fast with over half the house already sold.
New York December 27 reports show over 100 million dollars added to market value as bull activity returns before Christmas. International securities faced selling from London, while Missouri Pacific rose to 71 percent, closing near 71 and up 154 percent from Saturday.
The Rev James S Myers former pastor of First Christian church in the city will join a great gathering in Philadelphia for the Interdenominational conference He is chosen to deliver the Plea of the Disciples address The event features eminent religious leaders from multiple denominations and will be published as part of a religious history.
Readers are reminded that Convention hall drawing tickets do not admit the minstrel show. The fund entertainment is at the court house on January 24 while the minstrel show is at the opera house Saturday night January 5.
The musical director requests all chorus members to attend at 7 30 this evening on the Hoffman fourth floor. The manager also asks those with specialties and end men to be present. Please cancel engagements. R C Combs, Manager.
Uncle George Nichols aged 65 died Sunday in Knob Noster after a long life in the area. He served in the federal army and drew a pension. Funeral services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and he was buried beside his wife in the city cemetery.
Della Fox, the actress, married John Levy yesterday in Baltimore. Levy, a New York diamond broker, is expected to finance Fox in comic opera.
At the state teachers' meeting in Jefferson City on Wednesday Supt. G. V. Buchanan of Sedalia addressed the topic Compulsory Education outlining policy and implications for schools and districts.
A group of Sedalia public school pupils will travel to the state capital this winter for a day or two to gain exposure to legislative methods and process.
W. S. Epperson, an architect, was initiated into Sedalia Camp No. 16, Woodmen of the World, in a ceremony held last night.
The Queen City Dancing Club will hold a business meeting next Sunday afternoon, inviting members to attend and discuss club affairs.
Washington reports a private contract with Turkey to pay American missionary claims. The deal, tied to a cruiser, promises $90,000 to Secretary Hay, closing the dispute. The Kentucky battleship’s visit influenced the settlement, the first such private arrangement used to settle international claims.
The message from Grover Cleveland rejects Constitution charges about his McKinley vote. He states he voted for McKinley is false and refuses further discussion or denials. Dated Princeton December 24 1900.
Sedalia labor federation adopts resolutions endorsing W. E. Miller to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Herrington, arguing the voters favored a labor candidate. The action calls for press publication and a committee to secure coverage.
S. Steele 18s faces jail after a single day spree that includes a Christmas print jobs mishap and multiple bad checks. Authorities report he married that day and then was arrested for issuing counterfeit or insufficient funds notes.
Chicago scientists Doctor Jacques Loeb and Professor G J Lingle of the University of Chicago report experiments on turtles showing common salt in the blood starts the heart and may restart it after it stops. They claim salt keeps the heart in action and can revive it.
The New York Clipper highlights Grace Hayward a charming actress from Chicago Conservatory trained performer and former lead with Ferris Comedians. Her Grace Hayward Co. draws phenomenal business and critics praise her singing dancing artistry and magnetic stage presence.
The Herbert Willett lectures, seven in number, will be held at the First Christian church from Sunday February 10 through Saturday night February 16.
Grover Cleveland writes to the Atlanta Journal opining on political topics. He expresses dissatisfaction with being compelled to respond and comments on public discourse in the press.
John Williams was fined 2 dollars and costs in police court today for disturbing the peace. The case of Ed Maupin on carrying concealed weapons was continued until 9 a.m. Monday.
John Corrett, described as the stranger with a large roll and gun, was fined five dollars plus costs in police court yesterday afternoon. He paid the fine and left.
Governor Tanner sent requisitions to Missouri for the extradition of Robert Cunningham Thomas Cunningham James Weir Robert Hufford and Joseph Morella all held at Higbee to face a criminal assault charge in Joliet Illinois A second requisition asks Missouri to return Harry C Kerr held in Kansas City to answer an attempted arson charge in Bloomington Illinois
In St Joseph Missouri Rev J L Leonard pastor of Providence M E church at Twelfth and Renick streets perished when a fire started by himself in an airtight heating stove led to a gas explosion. The blast wrecked the church and burned the pastor. In St Charles Missouri the Spring brewery was sold by Jacob Moerschel to a company.
The Ferris Comedians drew a full house last night at Wood's in a week long engagement. They will present the banner play of the week tonight, a sensational Klondike drama titled The Fatal Card.
Wood's theatre presents Where Is Cobb a prominent New York farce comedy on Monday night. The production is praised as clever with a good company and excellent specialties promised to deliver remarkably funny entertainment for the audience.
A galaxy of prettiest girls and Gustave Kerker music plus rapid dialogue and quick humor headline the New York Casino Company in its fortieth season. Forty performers headlined by Harry Hermsen and Mabel Hite appear Monday night December 31 with Douglass & Ford Flora Parker Frank Kelly Adele Palmer and others.
Charles B. Hanford tours with his own company in Private John Allen and receives flattering receptions wherever the play visits. Audiences and critics praise his masterly portrayal of the title role with some declaring this performance could mark a career hit.
Colonel Churchill of the new telephone company says the system should be completed by January 15 or February 1 at the latest. Phones are being installed rapidly with over 75 in place and ten more daily. More than 176 contracts have been signed. canvassing downtown has not yet begun. Churchill donates six months free phone use to the convention hall.
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