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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces that Hon. James Cooney will seek re nomination as congressman from the Seventh district, subject to the Democratic party's action.
Charles Leftwich is announced as a candidate for the constable nomination in Sedalia township, subject to the will of the Democratic party. The notice specifies the party's role in the nomination process.
The Kinsey case reaches settlement in a county court with experts and typewritten documents. Vale Kinsey is named in the discussion as Pettis County should span all spring branches with iron bridges for public utility.
Time may change much but challenges linger in Sedalia as city finances, local matters, and public concerns draw attention from residents and officials alike.
An onlooker notes Prophet Hyatt appears to agree with a Missouri ground hog. The observation frames Hyatt as prudent in aligning with the local omen.
City leaders confront a February grand jury as investigations mount regarding Jefferson City refunds, with Warren Wooldridge overseeing proceedings and potential political fallout for the administration.
A Missouri horse dealer faces scrutiny as English buyers discover mounts sold for cavalry use proved defective. Reports indicate misrepresentation of quality and suitability for military service, with concerns lingering over supply reliability and pricing.
Due to forecasted storms, several statesmen exit the congressional race in this district from now until March 12. The action alters the contest landscape as candidates withdraw amid bad weather expectations.
The speaker warns that rights are in jeopardy as Democrats opt for a county convention instead of a primary. They contrast the process with a trivial note that rabbits are selling for 5 cents each.
A call to settle the Citizens' ticket and choose the best men for public posts. The message urges immediate action toward a non-partisan slate or, failing that, parties should seek capable leaders. It notes prominent Republicans should speak up.
The message urges unity as the Democrats vow to pursue policies that protect local interests and residents. It calls for gathering and collaboration among leaders to advance common goals for the community.
A British leader argues for settling the African matter with the South African Dutch themselves, yet the plan shows delays and costly mules, risking a downfall as time and funds run short.
In a critical view the writer accuses Leonard Wood of overstepping bounds by pressuring the U S senate over Cuba policy. The piece argues that a presidential appointee should not presume to advise the Congress and questions U S Cuba rights versus wrongs. The general is described as self confident.
An observer notes men prone to sharp criticism of women in social scenes, labeling candor as rude and noting reactions. Quotes reveal misjudged compliments and a culture of blunt talk that unsettles listeners, with theatre audience banter demonstrating the era’s appetite for punitive honesty.
A quarrel between husband and wife over a cape turns into a comic remark about the price. The wife notes the cape cost five collars, implying a playful exaggeration.
A Kansas City public schools report shows higher enrollment of girls than boys across districts with notable female lead in several grade levels and programs, reflecting shifting demographics and participation trends.
A traveler encounters a mountain maid stirring apple butter in a kettle beside a farm house. She refuses water at the gate, insisting water is available only at the nearby well, and asserts her independence and pride in her work. The scene ends with the narrator reflecting on regional differences.
A Chicago man writes to President Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition recalls missing a sleeper berth on October 7, 1891, when Col. John Garth and his associate helped secure a seat for the newlyweds. He offers gratitude and asks to be considered for a role leveraging his fourteen years in electrical lighting and telephony to aid the St Louis exposition.
The Paris gathering includes Benjamin Franklin and a Frenchman and an English guest who toast Great Britain and France. Franklin honors George Washington while a jab about Lord Roberts and Gen. Kitchener sparks a quip about roasting Boers in a Dutch oven.
The Pittsburg Chronicle features a humorous exchange about why voting sites are called polls. The Observant ponders the term while the Cross Eyed WBoarder comments on scratching there.
Sir Thomas Lipton the English grocer and yacht challenger turns from America's Cup efforts to tea cup ambitions. He promotes blends such as Ceylon and India Blended Formosa Colony and English Breakfast with renewed confidence.
The International Police Journal announces an official call for an international convention at Louisville starting May 7 for four days, issued by the National Association of Chiefs of Police of the United States and Canada.
City of Sedalia Missouri signals all overdue city taxes for 1900 and earlier and 1901 must be paid by March 1 or suit will be filed. City Collector T E Sheshrin asks settlement to avoid court action. Also seeks competent young woman for general housework by a good family with references. apply Lock Box No 2 Otterville Missouri.
Brief, scattered items note Japan hosting two electric railways and Germany reporting electric plowing. Wisconsin exports cattle to Japan. Russia claims seventy platinum mines and an empress handkerchief valued at 5000 dollars. Italy exports chestnuts to the United States. The Leeds sewing machine operates weighing 6500 pounds. Brazil’s inland transport limits force port residents to import grain from North America. A Missouri farmer argues horses should go barefoot from colthood.
In Random Recollections R Ganthony recalls an episode in Africa where a company girl taunts a Kaffir chief by kissing his brass and pretending to be available for sale. The chief bargains with oxen as price, but she refuses, escaping with a Zulu oath while friends celebrate her safe return.
A Madrid newspaper mocks President McKinley with a spoof claiming he is a naturalized Chinese born in Canton. The piece uses conscious humor to question his origins and credibility.
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