Wreck on the Burlington Near Alton
A derailment near Alton, Illinois on the Burlington line caused a wreck described by reports from the area. No further details on injuries or causes are provided in the fragment.
Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri
We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
8
Derailment Kills Engineer as Burlington Train Wrecks
Train No 48 on the Burlington and Quincy derailed by a broken rail two miles east of Upper Alton at 4 30 pm. Engineer Frank Horn was killed trying to escape through a window as the engine plunged down the embankment. Fireman leaped free unhurt. Sixty passengers aboard, none injured despite the wreck. Baggageman Amos Pollard severely cut, Conductor Pollard injured. Mail clerk L Mitchell and E W Abbey trapped but escaped with improvised axes. Fire in mail car extinguished by passengers. Passengers remained aboard until a rescue train arrived. Notable passengers include William Wrobsrek Marvin and Harry Bray of St Louis. Engineer Horn’s body remained beneath the engine at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington and Quincy
Upper Alton
Frank Horn
Amos Pollard
Pollard
L. Mitchell
Rock Island
E. W. Abbey
Winchester
William Wdibsrek
Marvin
Harry Bray
St. Louis
Horn
Railroad Wins Missouri Charter For St Louis Kansas City Line
The St Louis Kansas City and Colorado Railroad of Kansas received a Missouri charter from the secretary of state to operate in the state. It carries a capital of 20 million dollars, with eight million four hundred sixty thousand dollars in Missouri, to build a line from St Louis to Kansas City. Fees paid for the charter totaled 3455 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado Railroad Company of
Kansas
Secretary of State
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
Hospital Arrivals in Texas and Missouri
W C Newell brakeman from Penison Texas. H Dempsey engineer from Franklin Junction Missouri. Will Givins shopman from Smithville Texas arrive at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Newell
Penison
Texas
H. Dempsey
Franklin Junction
Will Givins
Shopman
Smithville
Railway Engineers Return to Duty After Short Absence
Automatic Couplers notes engineer C J Deering of the Missouri Pacific back at work after a few days in Clifton City for business. Engineer C J Parrish of the Katy also returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Deering
Missouri Pacific
Clifton City
C. J. Parrish
The
Katy
New Town of El Ber Ta Texas Opens with Rail Excursion
The Missouri Trust Co of St. Louis developing a new town in Texas offers a low fare excursion on the M K K and T railway to El Ber Ta. One fare plus 2.40 for round trip, tickets valid 21 days. Opening sale of town lots set for January 22. For details contact James Barker at Been MK T Ry St. Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Missouri Trust Co
St. Louis
James Barker
Been
MK. T. Ry
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Beauty for Home Women
The Bard Strug Co. markets Rocky Mountain Tea as a cosmetic aid claiming it makes homely women beautiful through a pleasing face and rosy cheeks. The advertisement emphasizes transformative effects and uses appealing phrases to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard Strug Co
Foxy Quiller to Amaze Sedalia With Grand Opera House Run
The Foxy Quiller company arrives from Kansas City in special cars and will fill the Opera house, promising the most gorgeous scenery and costuming Sedalia has seen in seasons. Richard Galeen stars in the title role under Ben Stern’s management, who has previously guided top stars such as John McCullough and Pauline Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxy Quiller
Opera House
Kansas City
Sedalia
New York
Richard Galeen
Ben Stern
John McCullough
Pauline Flall
Panny Davenport
Blanche Walsh
Fire department responds to smoke at 114 East Seventh
Fire units answered a 5 10 pm alarm at Mrs. Nettie Monroe’s residence noting a defective fire that sent heavy smoke through the home. The blaze did not ignite, causing only smoke damage to household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Monroe
East Seventh Street
Suits Filed Tuesday in Clerks Office
Suits filed include Mrs A N Sebastian vs M Sebastian for divorce on desertion and non support. Julius Cotton sues John Carrol and Robert C Rains for 8 51 at 6 percent and costs on a note. Garnishment against Third National Bank by Julius Cotton to recover money owed John Carrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Sebastian
M. Sebastian
Julius Cotton
John Carrol
Robert C. Rains
Third National Bank
Italian Music at This Morning's Ladies Club Meeting
The Ladies Musical club held a morning session with Mrs. FE FF Yancey directing and Miss Lae assisting. Papers on Music of the Church and Italian music were read, with a choir performance and several musical numbers led by Miss Florence Scott and others. A talk on Italian music and Stabat Mater followed. Information about Missouri rail lines and low rate excursions was provided by James Bahner, Gen. Pass. & Tkts. Agt. St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. FF. Yancey
Lae
Frentivy
Abe Dugan
Piite Stenora Street
Pro Peecatis
Brown Harris
W. D. Steele
Streele
Missourii
James Bahnkr
Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt
St. Louis
Sudden Croup Attack Recovered With One Minute Cough Cure
A Chester Michigan postmaster recalls a severe croup attack on their child. After administering One Minute Cough Cure, swelling reduced, mucus cleared, and the child rested and recovered quickly. The ad also promotes Dr Miles remedies for nerve, liver, pain, and rheumatic conditions with testimonials from users across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Spafford
Chester
Mich
Unclear health claim and ads in old notice text
Fragmentary advertisement style text mentions taste discomfort after eating, claims a tea product will cure it, and references Bard Drug Co. private loans and attorney C. C. Linsen in Katie building with Bell Telephone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard Drug Co
C. C. Linsen
Katie
Bell Telephone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burlington
Alton
Hneer Horn
Wrec
Assengers
EL Ber
Richard Golden
Cal
L. H
Ciiaj
Florence Scoitt
Sistine Choir
Maper
Aliss Mary Curran
Earth and Heaven
the Great Southwest
Dr. Miles
Harry
Ife
James Evertt
Miles
L. B. Morris
Helena
Montana
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
California
Tin 'Ape
Golden State Limited
el Paso
Southern Pacific Company
Cs Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
Booklover’s
J. A. Stewart
D.P.A
6Th and Main Sts
Boston
P. Brant Grocerery Co
Gen Sterns
Richard Fielden
Dekoven and Smith
Foxy
Jura Ne
Quiller
Broadway Theatre
New York Herald
Search the Sedalia Evening Sentinel Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Sedalia Evening Sentinel?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.