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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
2
A nationwide debate on reestablishing the whipping post is examined, arguing it would deter petty criminals more than jail. The piece cites past abuses, contrasts jail with punishment, and notes related editorials and political commentary from Sedalia and Des Moines. It also touches on newspaper power shifts and U S policy toward Central America.
Casual observers note Democrats and Populists in Kansas believe unity could yield victory in the governor's race, state treasurer, some congressmen, and dozens of state legislators. The Missouri national committeeman race pits Akins against Dickey as a contest over party spoils. Sam Cook aims to be renominated secretary of state, targeting Buchanan and Jackson counties for victory.
The Kansas big six at the Republican national convention will lead the state delegation to Chicago, starting Sunday. The group includes M. L. Low of Topeka, J. H. Richards of Fort Scott, W. S. Fitzpatrick of Sedan, H. B. Miller of Osage City, W. H. Mitchell of Beloit, and Frederick Dumont Smith of Kinsley, with Kansas headquarters to be in the Auditorium suite.
The St. Louis circuit court decision in the Julius Lehman and Emil Hartman bribery cases has sent the defendants to the penitentiary for seven and six years respectively for their offense.
At the University of Missouri commencement ten of sixteen honors went to students from farm homes. The event highlighted rural roots within the class as recipients were announced during the ceremony.
About five hundred brewers attended a banquet at the Tyrolean Alps on the Pike near the World’s fair. Their aggregate wealth is estimated at $500,000,000, making it one of the largest gatherings of invested wealth in the nation.
William T. Stocker a jeweler in Monett used a lens and lead pencil to inscribe 1293 sentences of six words each on a standard postal card. The total letters amount to 40083 across the card.
Allen Hadley, a centenarian former slave born in Smith County Tennessee, died in Kansas City at 106. He left slavery at the Civil War start, joined the Union army under master Jack Hadley, and moved to Missouri in 1872.
Hearst heads the list with 180 pledged delegates, Parker 175, Gorman 42, Olney and Wall 26 each. The text notes Hearst’s slim chances, while other political and legal items span Missouri court rulings, World’s Fair Governor’s Day plans, and a long-time Independence church leader John McCoy’s contributions.
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Applegate of Spicard own 400 Brown Leghorn hens. May sales brought in over $100 in cash from eggs and stock sold, not including 450 young chicks or eggs used or set.
Fragmentary ad text shows a query about obtaining a cold phosphate and directs to Farris' store as the source. The wording hints at a local shop advertisement or personal plea within a newspaper patch. No clear date or additional names are provided.
Mayor Faulkner of Warrensburg sent a letter of thanks to Chief Willis and the fire company members for offering to assist during the recent Quarry City fire. The local department was not needed, but residents appreciated the gesture and support.
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