17 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
1
Police court proceedings report Wayne Wells jailed ten days for disturbing the peace after a Wednesday arrest. Charles Worth and Charles Jackson fined five dollars and costs for intoxication. A young man’s decline from drinking to trouble is described, with a thirty day jail term and five dollar fine. Officers also pursue cases involving a horse theft attempt, a damaged property claim, and two men jailed for shoe theft.
Bethel college in Topeka Kansas reports students claim divine empowerment to speak all languages after prayer and study. Miss Agnes Ozman reportedly spoke foreign words during a trance, sparking excitement as others anticipate tongues, healing, discernment, and prophecy.
Ernest D. Martin of Saline delivered a celebrated speech at Jefferson City supporting a ten day limit for committees to report bills. The lobby opposed the rule as a curb on their influence and the measure was defeated 18 to 13. Other actions included a primary election bill and a rule requiring printed bills for public inspection. Christian Scientists face a certificate requirement for practicing under a creed bill.
The Missouri health board's proposed registration and examination for medical and midwifery practitioners surfaces amid dispute. A Hannibal incident involves an umbrella vendor seeking to locate his missing wife, who remains in the city. Mining reports from Cole Camp detail active lead and zinc prospecting with several shafts deepening and new mills sought, including claims by Colorado Mining Co and Harmony Sons.
Mrs Lenora M Lake warned Chicago women that fashion has popularized alcohol and as a result the drink habit is rising among women. She contrasted with men noting fewer needs among boys and urged awareness of girls being drawn to punchbowls beer bottles and poker as fashionable behavior.
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