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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces Bruce Barnett as a Democratic candidate for Pettis County prosecuting attorney. It also notes H. K. Bente is a candidate for the same office, subject to the Democratic Party will. The item reflects local political chatter and unrelated contemporaries.
Supporters of Hon. Champ Clark deem him the warmest figure to cross the Pike in years, praising his friendly demeanor and approachable style.
In mid winter Missouri shows no need for fire as the cold persists and residents endure the season with subdued activity. The mood reflects a quiet period with limited public events or warmth-seeking gatherings.
In the midst of the Miles debate, attention oddly avoids the porcelain bathtub topic. No official statements, yet the object of curiosity remains quietly unresolved among commentators and readers.
Col. E. T. Behrens of Sedalia appears to have guided most of the activities at the St. Joseph convention, shaping the event's direction and momentum.
The Wichita Kansas chamber of commerce endorsed the St Louis world’s fair and announced that work will go right ahead as planned.
Nevada officials propose raising a monthly subscription to support the local baseball program. The initiative aims to boost funding for operations, facilities, and youth outreach.
Sedalia observers suggest Lon V. Stephens once aimed for the U.S. Senate but has been named president of a local club. The remark notes his shift from political ambition to leadership roles.
A Fort Scott resident is described as regaining his sanity when his wife suddenly appeared. The piece then asserts marriage is not a failure in all cases and cites Professor L L Dyche of Kansas claiming the Garden of Eden was at the north pole.
Congressman Shackleford failed to secure all he sought in the canal bill but earned credit from constituents for a hard fought effort. Gen. Fred Funston arrived in San Francisco from the Philippines and was warmly greeted by his newborn son born during his absence abroad.
Citizens fear waking to icy eyebrows as cold snaps bring icicle hazards in dawn air. Forecasters warn of continued frigid temperatures and potential ice formation, urging caution for outdoor activity and morning routines.
President Roosevelt appoints Robert E. Lee as United States district attorney for Alabama. The announcement marks a significant federal legal appointment and signals party alignment.
Society figures set out to mock a foreign fiddler provoking a public spectacle. The crowd’s behavior caricatures high society as the scene unfolds with sharp social tension and satire.
Mr Fletcher a Republican from Minnesota and Mr Lassiter a Democrat from Virginia were the only two lawmakers to oppose the Nicaraguan canal bill yesterday.
In his New York race Perry Belmont spent twenty thousand dollars to distribute wash boilers to voters. The approach failed to secure victory as the combined bars and boilers did not deliver the needed support.
The Kansas City Star publishes another Kipling poem at the request of readers. The editor, while accommodating, remains merciless and notes that once with Kipling is enough.
In the senate yesterday the Shackleford amendment to fortify the Nicaraguan canal failed 102 to 170 while the canal bill passed 308 to 2. The vote cleared the measure for its main instrument without the fortification provision.
The fire department battled two separate blazes within an hour. At 4 AM a cottage at Main and Lamine Streets burned to the ground. no hydrant nearby limited its containment. At 5 AM the Sutton residence at 709 East Nineteenth Street was fully destroyed. the son said a heater may have sparked the fire. Loss estimated at about 500 dollars with partial insurance.
H. K. Bente of Sedalia announced last week he will run for Pettis county prosecuting attorney in the Democratic primary. The Versailles Statesman notes the claim that he predicted earlier two years ago he would win the office, but warns of challenges ahead as Republicans are numerous in Pettis County.
Fred Ringe of 230 Prospect Street, recently moved from Houstonia, is reported critically ill after catching a cold in the rain ten months ago. He is feared not to survive much longer.
The high school auditorium hosts a lecture by Professor Brownlee this evening. An attached exhibition drill by the cadets will follow, led by Captain Netherton.
The Sentinel reports a likely move to add dining cars on Missouri Pacific trains 1 and 2, with No 1 coming from the east at 2 30 p m and No 2 from the west at 12 40 p m. If true, Jefferson City eating house will be abolished and river route offices moved.
President Hughitt issues order changing pension rules for Chicago and Northwestern Railway. The circular lets workers with twenty years service retire on pension, easing previous 30 year requirement.
A notice lists incoming workers including Henry Waller from Greenville and Patrick Huston from Krebs with roles as laborers and machinists such as J Malone from Denison and Samuel Payne from Wirth. Other arrivals include I T S D Johnston in Franklin Junction and John McCarthy in Smithville with various trades.
F E Kunkler returns from Jefferson City on railroad business. Thomas Bennett dies at Clifton Heights New Franklin Mo pneumonia age 42. Body to Gregory Lewis county for burial. Widow and four children survive. John McGeehan to resume Katy fireman duties tonight after smallpox. Martin Campbell returns to Missouri Pacific shops. Engine 23 overhauled and ready. Switchman Engelbrecht laid off today while rabbit hunt. Cc L Barnes laid off with families en route to Mexico after injury. Frank Hagen travels to St Louis for grandfather funeral. New Katy time card goes into effect Sunday.
Sam Fuller has closed his livery stable on Osage street and will go into the mule buying business. Richard Ritter will conduct a wagon yard at Fuller's old stand.
J W Dad Easley buys the fixtures of the restaurant at 107 South Osage Street and plans to reopen his old stand around January 15 offering manicure and toilet services at Bard's drug store location.
A surprise party was held last evening at Mrs. Frank Blair’s home 504 East Thirteenth Street in honor of her son Harry Blair visiting from St. Louis. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments and had a good time.
Stall No. 5 in the market house is opened by Joseph Kehl a well known young man in the city to build up a trade He offers the best meats strict cash sales and prompt service at the lowest figures Old phone number 68 is listed for inquiries.
The St Louis Memphis and Southern railroad company gained secretary of state approval. Major stockholder Newman Erb leads a roster of investors from New York Boston St Louis and Providence. The plan covers 35 miles from Crystal City to the St Louis area for a standard gauge line.
An ad style notice promotes Cohen's Hot Stuff Koal Ko with two phone numbers 1000 and 268. The brief appears as a small business promotion in a historic newspaper format. It emphasizes a catchy brand name and contact points for customer inquiries or sales.
Mrs J King and her daughter Catherine of Niles Michigan will enter the Ursuline convent in Springfield tomorrow. Miss King previously entered the convent to study for the sisterhood and her mother accompanied her.
Miss Helen Gould begins a six week Western tour with eight companions. They travel from New York City to St Louis by the New York Central route, then on to Kansas City Galveston Houston Los Angeles and San Francisco. They will visit Chicago on the return eastward.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures tonight and in the south portion on Saturday. The pattern emphasizes gentle conditions and a dip in temperatures for the south area.
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