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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
1
Court session heated as Eli Stubblefield trial nears jury verdict. Defense witnesses describe peculiar behavior and harsh language while prosecutors insist on impartial, strong instructions.
Pettis County residents report a vigilance committee took Nettie Wareham’s father from his bed and warned him to leave within 45 hours after threats tied to his alleged role in the girl's disappearance. The Green Ridge News notes rumors have tarnished his reputation as public anger runs high. The man claimed his daughter was in Denver Kansas, a statement viewed as untrue by townsfolk.
The state normal board chose John R. Kirk ex State Superintendent of Instruction as president and chair of pedagogy, replacing W D Dodson who returned to a history and civics chair. Salary cuts were implemented for the president and staff.
The arrangements committee invites mayors from surrounding cities to participate in the Fourth of July festivities. The parade is planned as the largest ever seen in Central Missouri, with a Silk Flag presentation and wide participation. Half fare railroad rates are granted on all lines into the city for the event.
Sedalia may host one of the new companies as encampments. Uncertainty surrounds reorganization with a decision expected next week from the governor and adjutant general. State peace footing sits at 3,000 but funds may only equip 2,000, though $30,000 was appropriated for two units.
The mayor will be present there each day at a stated period. Roy Gass of Jefferson City lies at death's door in Little Rock Arkansas. Wm V Baldwin, son of George Baldwin, was struck in the eye by a baseball yesterday and is reported with a mourning optic today.
The Pacific hotel receives a new roof while the structure undergoes improvements. The Mayor's office in City hall has been completely furnished indicating broader modernization.
A Sedalia marriage license for Charles I. Thomas and Eva L. Newkirk startled the Newkirk boarding house crowd. They wed quietly on a Wednesday at 3 40 in Judge Parsons office, the plan kept secret until the Sentinel printed the news. The couple’s romance began a year ago in Chicago where both worked as governess and clerk, and they now plan a home in Sedalia. The item notes social pages, local congratulations, and related nuptials.
Washington June 17. The post office department considers the case of J M O Bannon Lamonte Mo charged after filing a statement alleging he assaulted Hull and was fined 100 dollars for felonious assault Republicans say it is political persecution An inspector will be sent to Lamonte to investigate all the facts and determine action.
The original O. B. C. club will host the first stag party in a series during the coming week. Mrs. Mary P. Bingham, Southeast school principal, and her mother will depart Monday for Binghamton New York, their former home, to remain at least a year. Harry Carpenter and wife and Miss Amelia Johnson of Sedalia are noted among attendees.
Courtney of Strausburg was struck by Missouri Pacific No. 4 about a mile east of Strausburg. Engineer Fred Raymond and fireman Oliver McBride were aboard the fast locomotive. Heavy wind and rain reduced visibility. The man died shortly after arriving at Holden.
The young son of Policeman Englebrecht was playing with unstacked lime when a can and water caused an explosion. Fiery lime splashed his face and eyes, risking loss of sight. Dr. A. H. Heaton provided medical aid and relief.
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