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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces James Montgomery as a candidate for the Pettis County prosecuting attorney nomination, pending Democrats of Pettis County pick.
The Sedalia township constable race includes James C. Connor as a Democratic candidate pending party action. Other notes mention DeArmond sawing wood, Admiral Schley’s fatigue from handshakes, Prince Henry’s middle-parted hair, a continuing library fund, and an Elks euchre party prize oversight.
William Francis Steele of Benton County is described in the item as a man in a troublesome situation, with the article noting his name and the county context and labeling his predicament as a pretty pickle.
Mr. Steele of Benton county is noted for virtue modesty and asked for eight dollars and twenty cents. Yesterday Kansas day featured Sunflower singers editors and poets presenting their work.
The text notes several minstrel troupes arriving, reports Major Lot a Filipino chieftain surrendering after causing trouble for Americans, and mentions Mayor Babcock’s annual report as perhaps the year’s best literature in Sedalia.
In Kansas City the winter circus arrives with year round politics ready to stage. Home talent acts will perform while some performers black up their faces and sing Ain’t That a Shame in a traditional pageant style.
Jobh W. Gates of New York spent one hundred thousand dollars in sixty minutes. The incident drew immediate newspaper attention the following day highlighting the rapid outlay by Gates.
Miss Alice Roosevelt is to be presented at court on King Edward's coronation occasion. The event marks a display of imperial graciousness tied to the royal celebration.
Reverend E G Smith pastor of Greensboro Georgia testifies to Peruna’s value after family use noting relief from catarrh of the lower bowels and tonic strength. M J Rossman and Senator S D McEnery also endorse Peruna and urge others to write for free medical advice from Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
A wild eight foot high hairy man seen in Idaho may be the old Flat Creek friend. Arrests in Benton County threaten a growing colony in Sedalia. She will be relieved of an undesirable class of citizens.
C W Odell of the Moneaqua Telephone Exchange has linked five churches in central Illinois to home listening via toll lines. Two in Moneaqua, plus Assumption Blue Mound and Stonington offer live services with preachers and hymns heard clearly from transmitters hung before the pulpit.
A 16-year-old boy in Pettis county Pauline area named Grover Cleveland stands 6 2½ feet tall and is forecast to become president someday by local observers.
Poem fragment attributed to Frank L. Stanton about rest after life’s toil and the hopeful seed sown today. Contains reflections on dawn, toil, sleep, and a sense of future peace.
Joseph A. Riis extols the newspaper reporter’s pride in gathering facts for the public good. He notes the pressure to perform daily, the thrill of influencing a large audience, and the dangers and adventures inherent in pursuing great stories.
Senator Burton and Representatives Cowherd Joy of Missouri presented a pardon petition for D W Rieger of Kansas City to the United States attorney general in Washington. The matter was referred to the pardon clerk to follow standard procedure. Rieger is serving a Missouri penitentiary term for violating federal banking laws and was president of the defunct Missouri National Bank which failed November 30, 1898.
A Sedalia group organizes a coal mining venture near the old brewery in northwest Sedalia with drillings planned to map the field. Also proposed is a clay and shale development nearby, with officials predicting 5000 new residents in five years.
Dr. Walter Channing reported to the Norfolk District Medical Society that evidence supports diagnosing Czolgosz as insane rather than sane. He cited interviews with about sixty people, including inmates at Auburn Prison, and concluded delusions and insanity likely led to the assassination.
The Kansas City Star reports Governor Dockery pursues Prince Henry’s visit to Jefferson City. Citizens anticipate a prestigious reception in Missouri’s capital as plans consider how to best entertain a royal guest during a brief stop and train arrangements.
The piece imagines Prince Henry of Prussia touring Jefferson City Missouri noting local sights and figures. It highlights the governor, National Guard officers, Major Emmett Newton, a German beer garden, and attractions like the fire department, a doctor’s office, an island in the river, a former rabbit farm, and a penitentiary. It jests at locals guiding the imperial visit.
A Century Co. collection lists humor contributors and reminiscences featuring Mark Twain and many 19th century American wits. It profiles authors such as Twain Dunne Harris Riley Stockton and Nasby with portraits and essays across titles.
New National Go Carts have just arrived. Cal and see them at Lodge and Staley.
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