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Newspaper

Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1902

Page

4

Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Candidate Announcements

The letter announces Bruce Barnett as a Democratic candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney. The Sentinel also announces H. K. Bente as a Pettis county prosecuting attorney candidate, subject to party will. The item includes commentary on conventions and various political observations from the era.

Office of Prosecuting Attorney of Pettis County Bruce Barnett The Sentinel H. K. Bente

Emperor figurehead warned amid rising pressures

The Chinese emperor remains a ceremonial figurehead as political tensions rise, prompting cautious observers to warn that his status could be imperiled if he fails to navigate the shifts carefully.

January Salutation Marks Unusually Beautiful Weather

The remark lauds exceptional weather for January, describing it as magnificent and perfect with praise for the clear, lovely conditions never before seen. The note captures local delight in the unseasonably pleasant atmosphere.

Citizens of Johnson County Meet on Cornelia Development

Johnson County residents held a Tuesday night meeting to discuss plans for developing Cornelia. The session focused on community input and potential projects affecting the town’s growth and local economy.

Johnson County Cornelia

Sedalia Club Urges Contact with State Democratic Committee

The Sedalia Business Men's club urges immediate contact with the state democratic central committee to discuss party organization and local political plans. The note calls for swift outreach to coordinate efforts and represent local business interests.

Sedalia Business Men’s Club State Democratic Central Committee

Senate session interrupted as senator’s daughter wed

A Senate proceeding paused when Miss Julia Foraker, daughter of the senator, married during a ceremony attended by Hanna. The unexpected wedding caused the chamber to suspend formal business temporarily.

United States Senate Julia Foraker Hanna

New Year Starts With Sharp Drops in Early Markets

The opening days of January show heavy losses across major indices as traders reassess earnings outlooks. Several prominent firms report softer than expected results, fueling a broad retreat. Investors seek safer bonds while commodities slip on global demand concerns.

Sedalia Seeks State Conventions and Local Pride

The column highlights Sedalia’s growing hotel facilities and readiness to host state Democratic conventions, praises recent paving on third street, and notes Miss Helen Gould’s Westward trip while joking about a quirky local habit. It also mentions George W. Hurst’s rare outside-the-heart placement and a burst of marriages among the Chapman sisters in Wakefield Kansas.

George W. Hurst Lexington

Central Missouri Trust Company Chartered at Jefferson City

The Central Missouri Trust company of Jefferson City with a 250000 dollar capital was chartered by Secretary of State Cook. Ex Governor Stephens will serve as president. Directors include E F Swinney R Orthwein J P Huston R S Harvey W S Pope Lon V Stephens and others. Board meets January 21 to elect officers and set opening date.

Jefferson City Stephens Central Missouri Trust Company Cook R. Orthwein St. Louis E. F. Swinney Kansas City Lon V. Stephens Ed T. Crear W. S. Pope E. C. Crow Sam B. Jeffries R. S. Harvey Eldon J. P

Andrew Deweese Hosts Birthday Celebration Near City

Andrew Deweese and his wife entertained many friends today at their home four miles east of the city for Mr. Deweese's birthday anniversary. Attending from the city were John Montgomery Jr and wife Rev E W Klippinger and wife and Dr E C Evans and wife.

Andrew Deweese Mr. Deweese John Montgomery, Jr E. W. Clippinger E. C. Evans

Mrs Neff Surprised by Neighbors on Birthday Anniversary

East Third Street resident Mrs Will Neff enjoyed a neighborly gathering last evening as about twenty friends celebrated her birthday with games social conversation and refreshments.

Will Neff East Third Street

Bride of Less Than a Year Dies in Appleton City

Mrs. Peyton Davis died in Appleton City on Wednesday from blood poisoning shortly after her wedding.

Peyton Davis

New Meat Market Opens Stall Five by Joseph Kehl

Joseph Kehl opens Stall No 5 in the market house as a new meat market in the city He is described as an experienced young man aiming to build a trade The shop will operate strictly on cash and offer low prices and prompt service Old phone 68 for orders.

Joseph Kehl Kehl

Best. Cohen's Hot Stuff Koala Ko.

An ad style note proclaims Cohen's Best Stuff with bold branding. It mentions two phone numbers 1000 and 263 for ordering or inquiries and emphasizes the product name as a catchy identifier.

Cohen

Chinaman Refuses Train Change At Fort Scott Depot

The Fort Scott Tribune reports a Chinese traveler refused to change trains at Katy depot despite a through ticket for Kansas City. He believed in America a ticket binds him to the same train until arrival. Officials ultimately ordered him off, sent back to Parsons and Kansas City as ticketed, and he traveled on. The incident occurred amid a time-card update for M K T railway with adjusted arrival and departure times.

Fort Scott Tribune Katy Parsons Kansas City America Denison Texas

Paxton Attacks Engineer in Frisco Road Dispute

W F Paxton accosted engineer J G Mitchell at the Frisco depot after months of hostility and a dispute over Paxton's discharge. The fight turned violent when Paxton struck Mitchell with a stone, leaving both men bleeding. Paxton was also injured by a stone blow.

W. F. Paxton Frisco J. G. Mitchell Mitchell Paxton Mr. Mitchell Fort Scott Tribune

C M Mendenhall Resigns from Chicago and Alton Power

C M Mendenhall, superintendent of motive power for the Chicago and Alton, with Bloomington headquarters, resigns effective February 1. He moved to the Alton from the Pennsylvania company after President Fulton took control. His successor is not named. Dr. J L Thorpe named local surgeon for the C A railway at Jefferson City. E Y Marseilles of this city found work in the Burling ton shops blacksmithing department at Hannibal. his family joined him yesterday.

Chicago and Alton Bloomington Alton Pennsylvania Company Fulton Alton Road J. L. Thorpe C. & A. Railway Company Jefferson City E. Y. Marseilles Burlington Hannibal

Fenced expertise and laborers named in early rail car boom

The article lists workers by name and role at various depots including fencemen section laborers and brakemen such as C F Smith H S Smith Thomas Meeks F M Morgan T P Norton Jerry Wilson E Price Abe Henderson and notes a record U S car output for the year with 142 541 cars built in total 130 289 freight 2 089 passenger and 808 street cars not including railroad shop production.

United States

Attachment suit on three town lots in La Mine area

Lumberman G. A. Sturgis attaches three town lots east of La mine street between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets alleging W. S. Epperson architect owed him 990 dollars now in Canton Ohio as his location.

G. A. Sturgis Lamine Street Sixteenth Seventeenth Streets W. S. Epperson Canton

Pettis County Real Estate Loans Offered at Low Rates

Money loans $1,000 and up at lowest rates on Pettis county realty. Farm loans at 6 percent with partial payment privileges. J. H. Bothwell, attorney and counselor, Sedalia National Bank Building.

Pettis County Realty J. H. Bothwell Sedalia National Bank Bldg

Toole Presents Gipsy German at Wood's This Week

J E Toole performs a week of repertoire at Wood's tonight with the Gipsy German. Saturday offers a matinee and night of new plays. Friday features the Who What When minstrels at the opera house while the repertoire company rests. Next Tuesday Dr Wood brings Pudd'nhead Wilson to town.

J. E. Toole Wood's Opera House Dr. Wood Pudd'nhead Wilson

Who What When Minstrels at the Grand Opera House

The Who What When minstrels with Weaver and Donna headline at the Grand. George Weaver Hi Tom Ward Gear Buckley Nat Blossom lead comedians. Boston Herald notes nightly sellouts and high demand. Miss Rowy per the April Foolin line references Pudd'nhead Wilson.

Weaver Donna George Weaver Hi Tom Ward Gear Buckley Nat Blossom the Grand Herald Boston Herald Warwick Grand Opera House

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