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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
1
The State Federation of Labor unanimously supported a state appropriation for union labor on building projects. Jefferson City hosts the next federation meeting as delegates debate political independence from major parties and discuss direct senatorial elections, convict labor, and labor label issues.
Last night a well attended public meeting featured stirring remarks from Dele gates E. T. Behrens of Sedalia Allen Guyette and Howard of Kansas City and Brandt Lovely and Goedecker of St. Louis President Bradley opened the event and Lewis of Kansas City presided Secretary Howard praised organized labor as protector of society and a force for humane laws He highlighted fraternal union aid for the indigent and sick and urged broader city organization to improve local conditions.
This afternoon Dave L. Guyette read Judge Parson's resolution urging the next legislature to provide an adequate appropriation for the state fair and to require that only union labor be employed on fair grounds and buildings. The report was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
A resolution denouncing Hudson Fleming and others fighting union printers at Kansas City was read and unanimously adopted today. A second resolution commending...
Attorney General Crow in his suit against the typothetae was also passed. The line notes a legal action connected to typography guilds and a procedural development referenced in the report.
This afternoon protests were announced against Kansas City Milling Co. Hamilton Brown Shoe Co. and the American and Continental Tobacco companies. Organizers stated economic pressure would target these firms until grievances are addressed.
The next meeting will be held in Jefferson City and an invitation was received from Joplin indicating interest in participation. The plan confirms two regional venues and potential collaboration with the Joplin group.
Tom Melvin a 25 year old farmer living two miles north of Smithton reportedly became violently unbalanced after a prescription. He fired several shots through a door at relatives, was captured and taken to Sedalia for care, where he shows signs of improvement.
Judge W B Higgins of Sedalia area enters the Elks Fiddlers contest on January 19 supported by Dr W J Ferguson He will play Red Rooster Arkansas Traveler and The Washwoman He fears over stiff to perform The Mocking Bird but Ferguson expects his full repertoire Doc Curnutt of Clifton City also enters promising a tough contest next Friday night
The First Christian church hosted a successful purely local talent concert by the Ladies' Musical Club led by Mrs. William D. Steele. Soloists Brown, Clay, Collins, Hoffman, and Smith performed admirably as a large audience applauded. Next event set for February 1.
The Columbia Stock company slashes prices for the balance of the week due to after holiday depression. Balcony and gallery seats reduced to 10 cents throughout the week to attract patrons.
Ex Representative W D Leeper received a letter from Andrew Carnegie offering to fund a free library in Chillicothe Missouri with 25000 pounds. The city accepted and the council will call a special election to raise 3000 dollars annually for maintenance of the library.
Last night’s program featured standout performances including a noted coon song Little Cotton Dolly sung with zest and a Danube Waves solo by Frances Smith. Other highlights were Brown Harris, Collins, Hoffman and Edward Clay cello solos. Next concert February 1 with Mr. Moore of St Louis.
The German Evangelical church held its principal business meeting Sunday with strong turnout. Three stewards were elected as successors: D. Goetze, Charles Yost, and J. Lumpel. N. Bahrenburg became Sunday school superintendent. Janitor P. Julius was re-elected. Ladies Aid officers were chosen: President J. Rinkel, Vice President Jacobson, Secretary Kobrock, Treasurer Helen Ludemann. The society meets the first Thursday each month at 2 30 p m.
A lengthy bill of exceptions files over 1,000 pages prepared by counsel for Jim West and Eli Jackson Stubblefield as they seek release from prison. Two bulky volumes to be transmitted to Jefferson City for filing in the supreme court.
A row of steel files is installed in the circuit clerk’s office along with extensive shelving to hold about seventy more volumes. Jerry Brown was fined three dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. Wade Wilfong’s case for disturbing the peace was continued until tomorrow.
A new weekly school program has students comment on current events each Wednesday in the auditorium. This morning the topics included The African War and The Open Door Policy in China. Geo Barnett is slated to speak next week. Cord Lujin and John McHicks announce upcoming moves.
The record lists liens against Sedalia Street Railway and Steam Heating firms. Listed against the railway are A W Winzenberg $214.84, M Central Lumber $514.60, Phorm Ke $261.91, and others totaling several amounts. Against Steam Heating, Jno Hyatt is named with a noted claim.
Marshall Missouri January 10 Gen Richard Horne transferred his half interest in the Democrat News Printing company to John C Patterson who becomes sole proprietor by this sale.
Geo. W. Rhodes has obtained an injunction preventing Constable J. A. Robb and N. E. Westlake from selling property seized under a judgment and execution secured by Westlake.
Peoples Bank of Sedalia Missouri issues a public election notice dated January 10 1900 announcing a regular meeting or vote to occur in Sedalia with details readable in the notice.
Rev. Dr. Bitler and his flock launch Open House for a week starting January 14 to foster sociability. Evening programs feature speakers from Scott Epworth Church Curl Clinton Amazi Wright and a George R. Smith College quartet with stereoptical Japan and China trips. Refreshments donated by local merchants. social hours precede and follow lectures. A planning meeting for church societies and Sunday schools is Friday at 8.
The Athenian society of the High School met Tuesday afternoon and elected officers: President Geo Anamosa, Vice President Joe Ikenberry, Secretary Will Dixon, Treasurer Chas Dixon, Sergeant-at-Arms James Gilker. Members admitted included James Snow, Arthur Martin and Arthur Patton.
Will Haynes a coal heaver of Texarkana suffers constipation. J E Hodgeman a switchman of Smithville Texas wrenched elbow. Bryant Lanham an engineer of Parsons has concussion of brain. H E Miller a stenographer of Denison Texas has influenza. Jim Burns a bridgeman of Twenty Miles has intermittent fever.
The Sans Souci club plans an afternoon visit as Miss Lillian Poteet entertains at her West Broadway home.
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