21 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
1
New York observes a Catholic directory noting 10,774,987 Catholics in the U S, a gain of 645,312. It reports 12 archbishops and 860 bishops, 11,987 priests, 6127 churches, 3512 missions, 1774 chapels, eight universities, 76 seminaries, and 903,980 parochial students.
Freight car thieves toppled three boxes from Missouri Pacific train No. 125 near the Jackson crossing in West St. Louis. Dry goods and saddlery spilled, with saddles and bolts of cloth left behind while rest were taken. Consignees listed include August Brems J Kroenecke Concordia Mo and J T Wilson Sweet Springs Mo.
Cleveland January 21 report Andrew Carnegie has given a 15 day option on his plant valued at 200 million dollars He has warned steel companies encroaching on his turf to keep poaching at their own risk and to respect his market exclusive hold in the steel trade.
The article notes a 7:30 PM mass meeting at Hoffman's hall of all railroad men to draft resolutions opposing proposed Jefferson City legislation seen as hostile to railroad interests. It also covers obituaries and local railway personnel changes, plus a mystery death of Dink Kirtley in Marshall.
Tonight Sedalia audiences expect a full house at the opera house as a circus in a theatre draws crowds. The drama depicts life on an old New England farm with rural scenes and a blend of heart interest and light comedy.
The War department reports most volunteers in the Philippines likely won t be returned by June 30 Active army recruiting continues in major cities nationwide Enlistments run three years Recruits average about 2000 monthly The regular army strength stands at 65000 men.
Warrensburg Missouri officials led by the mayor and city marshal crusade against tramps for sanitary reasons. Every tramp sighted is arrested and expelled from the city.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM from St. Vincent’s Catholic church East Fourth Street with Rev Fr Healy officiating Pallbearers named J W Murphy R D McCubbin J W Scally Chas Wentzleman J W Cunningham and T Tierney The sermon will be preached by Rev J T D Murphy formerly pastor of St. Vincent’s church
Officers Boullt and Ramsey reported discovery of open doors at Sedalia Hardware and Hunter & Estes last night and notified the proprietors.
Erastus Kirtley aged recluse was found dead in his Marshall Missouri room with signs death occurred about two weeks earlier. He left no close friends yet had notable family, Cyrus Kirtley a Kansas City businessman and L Kirtley a Terre Haute Indiana pastor. He once ran stock raising in Saline county and amassed considerable fortune before never marrying.
Jefferson City Jan 21 Col Bill Phelps demanded a hearing for the 2 cent passenger fare bill before the house railroad and internal improvements committee chairman John L Bradley. Bradley refused saying the committee already weighed the evidence and approved its recommendation. Phelps rushed to Jefferson City to rally support and reverse the action.
Police Judge Truxel and Marshal Love ex officio fees totaling 467.05 were presented but not acted on. December fees approved. Smallpox cases near Dampville showing full recovery with further reports from Green Ridge and Houstonia. Judge Harris authorized to represent the county in vacation cases. Woodmen of the World seek aid for Grimsley family in need after asylum placement. Gabriel admits guilt and explains domestic dispute leading to a gun possession. fine of 390 with stay for good behavior. Additional fines for Pig Williams, Arthur Ambles, Robert Keeton, Ace Harlan, and Howard Dixon for disturbances.
A horse hitched to McGinley’s delivery wagon bolted during the “A Trip to the Circus” parade on East Third Street, colliding with Garman Bros. milk wagon. A shaft struck a horse, causing a severe shoulder wound. No people were injured, but the incident drew significant commotion.
The police introduce a fresh slate for recording offenders names, signaling a streamlined approach to documenting arrests. Officials emphasize improved record keeping and public accountability in this new system.
Mr. Frank Hobart resigns from The Sentinel to enter state university in Columbia. He will be replaced by Walter Agee of Lamonte who will assume Hobart's duties and continue the same rounds.
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