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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1901
Page
4
The item discusses publication details for Sedalia Mo and remarks on naval matters. It notes Bob Evans steering editorial positions, Admiral Sampson seen as under scrutiny, and General Corbin launching economies in the Philippines. It mentions the naval court of inquiry over Admiral Schley and the Santiago incident.
The historian Maclay will be in demand for a lecture addressing the yearly period when eggs are often plentifully spoiled. The talk centers on the seasonal surplus and its impact on markets and households.
John Wanamaker gifts a collection of Indian relics to the University of Pennsylvania but a careful search finds no scalp of Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay among the pieces.
The court of inquiry will judge Admiral Sampson by his listening acuteness more than eyesight as he testifies on the Santiago engagement. He may have heard the thunder of Schley’s flagship Brooklyn from a close distance.
At Santiago, the Brooklyn flagship of Schley inflicted over half the enemy damage and took more than half the enemy fire. Schley remained on deck directing the pursuit of Cervera's fleet throughout the fight. The public is familiar with the clash's details.
A vintage advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a sure cure for dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness torpid liver and weak kidneys. It claims to prevent insomnia and nervousness by maintaining a healthy stomach and urges readers to try it.
Ex Governor Stephens argues merit will not bar Congressman DeArmond from the U S Senate, while the Philippines voyage continues. The row also targets Schley with cowardice charges, even naming Admiral Sampson, as partisan tempers flare in Missouri political discourse.
Ex Governor Lon V. Stephens in the Boonville Advertiser calls for help beyond the drought heat and crop losses noting a visible breakdown in the democratic organization and urging action from the people.
Joe Simpson of Knob Noster was robbed in his sleep on Second Street and relieved of his roll. Police report the incident as a night-time theft with no injuries noted.
The Nevada Post reports Sedalia pitcher Silas or Cyrus Watt impressed in Friday’s game at Nevada though rain reduced attendance. Red Wilson starred at short for Sedalia as Nevada’s infield faltered, drawing visitor praise for Sedalia’s clean play and Watt’s potential value to Pettis County baseball.
A round up of current legal happenings notes missing items including a hat coat watch and money. The feature surveys recent docket entries and observations from the law field without naming a suspect or providing a pinpointed case.
Joe Simpson a farm hand for Elmer Thompson was robbed in a saloon rear yard on Second Street Sunday night losing his hat coat watch and $24. He was bound for Denison to seek rail work when he slept in an old chair at about 2 am waking to find his valuables gone. Officers Baley and Boullt investigated but authorities found no suspects.
A quiet Sunday ceremony at the court house at 5 PM officiated by Judge Kinsey united H. L. Scott and Miss Ida Jaegles. The groom, son of A. F. Scott of Lookout, works in Armourdale cooperage. the bride, daughter of a Broadway resident, works at the M K & T shops. They will reside in Armourdale with the groom’s uncle.
The text notes peers wear coronets only during a sovereigns coronation and that at the moment the Archbishop of Canterbury crowns the new monarch every peer present dons his own coronet.
Ireland shifts crop dominance as turnips far outyield potatoes last year. Potatoes produced about 1.54 million tons versus 4.43 million tons for turnips, signaling a major change in root crop production.
The prosecuting attorney filed information against Henry Albert alleging he passed checks for 25 dollars at Globe Clothing House and 18 dollars 50 cents at Reps Dry Goods. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The case is set for August 2.
In Judge Rogers court this morning Emmet Clark and Benj Fetters were arraigned on three petit larceny counts for stealing railroad iron from the Missouri Pacific and M K & T lines. Fetters received four days and Clark six days in the county jail.
Henry Payne faced arraignment for disturbing the peace and drunkenness and is to be tried at 4 p m Tuesday. Ed Palmer paid a $5 fine for intoxication. Ernest Johnson was dismissed on the disturbing Will Anderson’s peace charge.
Charles B. Rhodimer faces a jury in Judge Rogers court this afternoon charged with receiving brass and iron stolen from Missouri Pacific, M K and T railways.
Judge Rogers recalled the warrant for the arrest of Linda Gravitt a colored woman charged with disturbing the peace in an unspecified jurisdiction.
Ike Adkins is jailed to serve an outstanding fine after being arrested for using indecent and profane language on the streets a local officer reported.
Ed Granville was arrested Sunday on a charge of stealing four dollars from Lonnie Crews. The trial is set for July 31 at 9 a.m. before Judge Kinsey.
An eight-year-old Sedalia boy traveled to El Reno Oklahoma Territory to register a soldier's statement for his grandfather. Governor Richards refused the request, saying the boy was not old enough to understand the oath's importance and could not act as an agent.
Mrs Louis Hoffman Miss Jennie Morey Mrs Dr Small Judge O E Parsons Will Evans and Will Ilgen fritz returned from McAllister Springs Sunday evening. Among other Se calians at the Springs are J B Quig.
The Sunday excursionists to the Springs note the road that was knee deep in dust a few days ago is now quite muddy. Mentioned individuals include Mrs. Adam Ittel J. C. McLaughlin Jr and Will Igenfritz Jr. and the report comes from the group’s accounts.
Late Barnard the baker received a unique gift from his nieces Misses Ella and Marie Appenan of Aurora Illinois. The sisters recently returned from Berlin Germany and sent a confection shaped like a loaf of bread. Only by weight can one tell it is not Mr Barnard's own product.
Visitors pay 13 dollars to tour Buffalo midway and see scenes from Egypt Mexico Japan Old Mexico Old Nuremburg a Filipino Eskimo and American Indian village plus glimpses of Venice Darkest Africa a trip to the moon the house upside down an ostrich farm and other shows.
Warrensburg Missouri July 29 Dr George H Howe of this city has been elected to the chair of mathematics at the Illinois state normal in Bloomington Illinois. Howe served as president of the Missouri State Normal here for the last two years and previously held the mathematics chair for fourteen years.
Dr. Hurley, secretary of the state board of health, warns bubonic plague will sweep the entire middle west. He states the warning is not to frighten but to prepare, asserting the disease will appear in this region.
Chicago July 28. William J. Bryan, traveling home from the East and South, declares imperialism remains the pivotal issue between the two parties. He adds that while tariff is important, heart disease is a more serious malady than stomach ache.
A Chicago anti cigarette advocate offered prizes for the best essay on Why I Don t Smoke Cigarettes. A boy who did not win quipped that he smoked cigars for two years and quit because the dealer stopped giving away pictures.
A Macon county man recalls 1854 drought lasting through June with no rain until the next spring. He notes Missouri had few people then, so dry weather did not trouble many.
The county fairs are canceled due to drought. Some districts expect few agricultural displays with only the mile heats and three best in five events likely to run, and these won’t fare well in dusty conditions.
Chairman Jones proposes that the Democrats nominate an obscure businessman for president in 1904, raising concerns over possible discrimination against advertisers and business leaders. The remark prompts discussions within party ranks about candidate qualifications and public perception.
Mrs. Clara Bissell of Columbus Ohio is noted for a plan to found a notable project. The article highlights her wealth and philanthropic aim as she pursues this endeavor.
Retailers announce a post inventory sale offering summer wear at 33 to 50 percent off. The notice emphasizes they will not carry summer goods into fall and invites shoppers to take advantage of the deep discounts while supplies last.
In a sale you can own a crafted skirt at nearly material cost. These black cheviot and gray homespun skirts feature circular flounces with multiple piping rows, finely stitched hems, and expert cutting for perfect drape and hang.
The brief report notes wash goods prices cut from 12e and 15e to 60e, with 15e reduced from 25c to 60e. It emphasizes the quality of the goods and asserts no finer wash goods exist, while stating assortments are smaller than at the start but prices are lower.
Bright striped washes priced at 39 cents a yard. Ideal for shirts waists and cool day and night wear. Fresh from the tub and stylish yet sturdy for daily use.
A fragment mentions a plan to sign J. D. Hail D. G. Co. to a home for discharged convicts and weighs a suggestion to employ Mrs. Bissell on a temporary staff if Mr. Carnegie rushes to death poor.
Keokuk holds a substantial share of Iowa’s colored population with 12,693 statewide in 1900, up from 10,685 in 1890. The gain of 2,008 marks a decade of growth, and about one third of the state’s colored residents live in Keokuk.
Ex-Chief Church White of Atchison hunts a blue racer in a peculiar pursuit. He claims catching and laying the snake on its back will bring rain, insisting a dead blue racer always yields showers.
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