28 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
1
A Warrensburg social stir erupts after a Cincinnati Christian Herald story appears to parody local church figures. Mrs Virginia Hedges, wife of a prominent banker, is said to be its author. Society figures are linked to the named characters, prompting talk of revenge and upcoming club discussions.
A Sedalia lawyer Henry Lamm is urged as a Republican nominee for Missouri supreme judge. He is praised as a long-time party stalwart, a brilliant and successful attorney, with strong support from central Missouri leaders and educators attending the National Educational Association meeting. The piece notes concerns about Democratic turnout and cautions on balancing home life with rising education for women and industrial careers.
The Sentinel reprints John Wise's End of an Era describing Stonewall Jackson as dead and celebrated cadet life at Virginia Military Institute. Wise notes Jackson's towering reputation among cadets and contrasts his humble origins with a brilliant, surprising career.
Sedalia police responded to a reported disturbance at Longan's Sedalia Stam Laundry. An unknown individual allegedly caused a scene, leading to a temporary police presence and the facility resuming normal operations. No injuries reported.
The Sentinel reports the arrest of two East Sedalia boys, Oscar Carter and Robert Myers, on theft charges for brass from the Katy. Neighbor Charles B. Rhodimer, a shoemaker, is under arrest on three counts of receiving stolen property. bond set at 100 dollars. All three await trial, with Rhodimer to be tried in April and the boys scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Professor D L Kiehle of the University of Minnesota warned the department that Women and girls are increasingly drawn into commercial and manufacturing work to the detriment of future mothers and home life. The address framed concerns about social welfare and family stability in late February in Chicago.
Judge O. E. Parsons returns from Leavenworth Kansas where he met Col. L. F. Sheldon now clean shaven. The post reports 3000 inmates, 45 deaths since January 1, a $1000 daily canteen takings, twenty saloons and over $100000 paid in hard cash on pay day this week.
Parsons and Chanute attorneys filed a major damage claim for 20000 dollars on behalf of George A. Kellogg a fireman injured on a M K T freight run at Muskogee I T in 1901 Kellogg suffered a crushed back and is now unable to work with crutch and cane A list of local railroad workers is mentioned along with Missouri Pacific and Katy line disturbances and a derailment attempt near Kansas City Junction Windsor with fishplates placed on rails but safely averted.
The New Jersey assembly passed a mosquito exterminating bill after a long debate by 48 to 9. It appropriates 10000 dollars to the state experiment station for scientific study of mosquito habits origins breeding grounds and relation to malaria and other diseases. Funds to be used by the state entomologist.
The will of the late L W Whipple was probated today. It leaves $1000 to daughter Mary F Whipple and the remainder is divided equally among children A F Whipple Mary F Whipple Belle Brewster Blanche Hendrickson and Burton M Whipple with A F Whipple named executor. Witnesses are E E Johnston William Memberg and Louis Hoffman.
A full line of corn razors is showcased at Bard's drug store with various models and prices. Shoppers are urged to compare weights blades and handle styles before purchase.
The forecast warns of potential threats this evening and into Saturday with possibly rain or snow. Weather officials urge preparedness for wintery conditions and related travel disruptions.
Attorneys file a $5000 damage suit at Warrensburg for Annie Reyburn of Kingsville against Missouri Pacific over the death of Joseph R. Reyburn, who was walking on track near Kingsville depot. The petition cites no whistle or obstacle signals and notes coroner testimony. engineer West claims he blew a whistle but did not signal further. Case slated for June term.
Louis and Kansas City are referenced as early March points and will later be added to the Iron Mountain service, indicating upcoming route or schedule updates.
The Dexter's Book Store advertises wall paper trends with stripes in greens and reds, ingrain options, and narrow borders. It lists prices from 3 cents to 50 cents per roll with border by the roll and ceiling costs, urging people to visit Sedalia Missouri and noting canvasser openings.
The Belle of New York completed 976 performances in London at the Shaftesbury Theatre before returning home. Directed by Edward J. Connelly the company of sixty travels from Grange Opera House, Kansas City, to perform Monday evening, March 3, in a thriving run praised as remarkable.
Advert shows Coldicure as top cough remedy from W. E. Bard Drug Company.
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