William Courtney Chosen for Triayor by 16 Member Committee
The sixteen member committee unanimously selected William Courtney for mayor on the first ballot and adjourned to reconvene in the afternoon to choose aldermen and remaining Citizens' ticket candidates. Courtney will require endorsements from both major party city conventions before running, citing city finances and the responsibility to improve them. The ticket—Mayor Courtney Democrat. Council First Ward C. E. Messerly Republican. Second Ward R. A. Stanley Democrat. Third Ward Mo. N. Daley Democrat. Fourth Ward P. G. Stafford Republican—needs a marshal to complete the slate. Also notes Kansas governor salary comparisons and a digression on Colle the newsboy’s lighthearted take on the Boer War and Lady Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Messerly
R. A. Stanley
Ministers on Municipal Matters Discuss Citizens Ticket
Clergy leaders urge a clean Citizens' ticket based on character and integrity. Rev. Toomay and Rev. Bitler defend merit over partisan aims, while Rev. Albert stresses practical qualities in candidates. Rev. Scott condemns party politics in municipal affairs and endorses individual merit. Also notes summer boat trip plans and a metal boat description.
Community Nomination Protested For City Mayor
At a committee meeting in the Donnahue office Col John D Crawford was elected chairman with E W Shultz as secretary. An informal ballot chose William D Courtney for mayor, though Pat Doble was absent. Courtney later declined the Citizens movement, citing business duties and reluctance to run. He said he would not accept party nomination nor enter political fights. Sedalia Jan 30 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Donnahue
John D. Crawford
E. W. Shultz
William D. Courtney
Pat Doble
Rothwell Opts Out Narrowing Missouri Attorney General Race
Word from the state capital says W. A. Rothwell of Moberly will not seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. That leaves Crow with a near clear field and could break Missouri’s long-standing precedent against renominating an attorney general for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rothwell
Moberly
Crow
Missouri
Lutheran parochial teachers gather for Pettis Benton counties meeting
The conference of Lutheran parochial school teachers of Pettis and Benton counties met Friday and Saturday in Lincoln. Papers were read and discussions held, with Prof. Henry Koch present in attendance.
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Pettis
Benton Counties
Lincoln
Henry Koch
Democratic state central committee delays Kansas City meeting
The state committee will not meet in Kansas City on February 27 and has postponed the session to March 6 or 10 with the exact date to be announced later. The national committee is scheduled to meet on February 99.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Kansas City
National Committee
New Game Law Aims at Dealers for Wildlife Sales
A new game law will take effect February 1 governing prairie chickens partridges quail venison wild turkey and squirrel. Any dealer who exposes these species for sale after that date faces prosecution.
Miss Julia Julius Surprised by Friends in Queer Costumes
Miss Julia Julius was surprised last night by friends dressed in various costumes. Games, music and dancing followed, and refreshments were served at a late hour.
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Julia Julius
Jackson Battle for Life as Gang Suspects Linger
John Jackson lies in grave condition at Katy hospital after a brain bullet. Dr. A L Fulton from Kansas City attends him. X rays not yet used. Investigators pursue leads from Holden based informant who named six suspects in a Missouri Pacific train robbery. Shoals was captured yesterday in a house of ill repute.
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A. L. Fulton
Kansas City
Jackson
L. Fulton
Jackson noted as feared crime figure in Central Missouri
Marshal Lew Kahrs reports Jackson a private officer with A. A. Krause of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway. Jackson knows many criminals and is relied on by officers after crimes. A Burgess house search reveals Shoals hidden in a wall niche. Shoals admits Independence and Pittsville robberies with accomplice Charles Johnson. The shooter of Jackson is described but continued on page 8.
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A. A. Krause
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Jackson
Central
Missouri
Bristleridge
Johnson County
Wyoming
Independence
Pittsville
Charles Johnson
Infant son of County Clerk Gray dies in pneumonia
Robert Mitchell Gray infant son of county official Gray died Monday night from catarrhal pneumonia Burial will be at Walnut Grove Church near Rocheport on Wednesday at 1 o clock The service is to be held at the family church with local attendees attending the rites.
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Robert Mitchell Gray
Gray
Walnut Grove
Rocheport
Dancing Academy Closed by City Officers
The Academy of Dancing run by Charles Williams and Oss G Brice was closed Monday by Micht Mhial Railav and officers. Love.
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Academy of Dancing
Charles Williams
Oss G. Brice
Micht Mhial Railav
Clippinger Endorses Citizenship Ticket in Local Race
Reverend E W Clippinger of Broadway Presbyterian urges Sedalia voters to back the citizenship ticket as the path to wise city governance. He says national issues are not at stake and stresses choosing candidates with ability integrity and backbone to enforce laws for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Clippinger
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Sedalia
Abell Store Stock Arrives Ahead of February Opening
The new clothing store of J. J. Abell receives its initial stock and a force of clerks will help place it. Mr. Abell and Mr. Tom Kehoe lead efforts to position the shop for a February 15 opening after a February 1 setup start.
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J. J. Abell
Mr. Abell
Tom Kehoe
Dan W Byard Secret Marriage During Street Fair Week
Dan W Byard and Nettie Sands were married September 6 at the home of Mrs. M. M. Stevenson with Judge Kinsey officiating. The couple, housing plans, and Mrs. Byard’s Sedalia roots are noted as they prepare to establish a household. wishes for happiness are extended.
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M. M. Stevenson
Kinsey
Byard
Nettie Sands
John Sands
Sedalia
Byard & Guenther
Fultin
Fire-ravaged office claims life of Joseph Utt in Lexington
In Lexington Missouri January 30 the Harris Anderson Lumber Co office burned Sunday night. The charred body of Joseph Utt senior, about 68, was found among the ruins. Utt had been sleeping in the office for some time. Police suspect the fire started when the overturned stove ignited the blaze. He leaves a wife and six children.
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Lexington
Harris Anderson Lumber Company
Joseph Utt
Utt
Drury College Commencement Orations Named
Slagle to give philosophical oration at Drury College commencement along with valedictory by Miss Berta Hooper of Kansas City salutatory by Miss Jessie Hays of Kansas City and literary oration by Miss Nellie Crane of Ash Grove in Saturday morning exercises.
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Drury College
Berta Hooper
Kansas City
Jessie Hays
John Slagle
Sedalia
Nellie Crane
Ash Grove
Bible Reading at First M. E. church by Mrs Lord
Mrs Lord will give a Bible reading before the W C T U at the First M E church next Friday. Mrs Dugan's paper on Municipal Reform will be heard the week following February 9.
Monsees Plans Sixteenth Annual Stock Event
On Monday February 26 L. M. Monsees will hold his sixteenth annual stock sale. The event details list conditions and arrangements for potential buyers and investors seeking offerings from Monsees.
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L. M. Monsees
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C. E Messerly
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