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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
1
A dramatic critique decries elevated costs and urges reconsideration by shoppers. The venting targets perceived price gouging and questions the value behind current offerings. Public reaction appears polarized amid ongoing market pressures.
Sedalia residents debate library site choices as offers flood in at far above value. Prospective locations include northwest Fourth and Lamine, Sixth and Ohio, and Osage Broadway, while benefactors propose vacating Washington avenue. A Tuesday meeting may decide, but doubts persist about final selection amid legal and financial concerns.
In Butte Montana Senator West, frail yet sharp, voices support for the Hawaiian annexation bill, denouncing colonialism and defending the Dred Scott decision while criticizing objections to territorial holdings. A separate report notes the public belief that innocent man Joseph Hurst faces hanging on March 30 for Sheriff Cavanaugh's 1898 murder, with appeals failing.
The Sentinel announces a forthcoming serial feature of a top quality story, aiming to publish the new tale by Monday. The paper promotes the serial as a standout in public print and pledges to provide readers with the best.
The account describes freight No. 129 stuck in snow, a flagman signaling No. 1, a crash when No. 5 failed to hear torpedoes, and Brakeman M C Barnes freezing while seeking shelter after the blizzard. Train Nos. 72 and 74 returned after being dug out by a snow plow.
In Cincinnati on March 2 the Covington circuit court debated whether beer is a necessity. Attorney Probasco and Judge Tarvin concluded beer is a necessity for Cincinnati but not for Covington or Kentucky, amid indictments against 39 brewers for conspiracy and price fixing. Briefs to be filed before a decision.
Kansas City reports Lonie Logan also known as Lou Curry a member of the six man gang that robbed a Union Pacific train of 34000 near Rock Creek Wyoming on June 2. While fleeing he was shot by detectives tracking him from Cripple Creek. He had been visiting relatives in the area when killed marking the fifth gang member killed.
County Surveyor T O Stanley reports the February 27 and 28 snowfall measured fifteen inches deep on the level using official apparatus. Government acceptance confirms the depth and notes roads east and west are impassable for some time. Snow piles high near hedges hinder sleigh travel as horses sink.
The article notes corn selling for 35 cents at mills amid ongoing high prices. A prominent corn trader says prices may climb further due to strong demand after a large previous harvest and forecasts of tight market conditions.
Bondholders of the Sedalia Electric and Street Railway hold a meeting in Philadelphia where receiver appointment is decided. Judges Shirk Thayer and attorneys Montgomery and Waller clash over selection, eventually approving Waller after disagreement. Also notes a Philippine-bound veteran’s message and the long-running Wabash rail case known as the educated hog case in Warrensburg.
The Warrensburg based blind pianist Blind Boone, a prominent colored musical prodigy, is described as a Christian church member and noted philanthropist. He reportedly educates one or two orphans in state institutions and donates a large portion of his income to charity.
Chas Smith, a Black man, caused a disturbance at his West Cooper residence on Thursday night by threatening to shoot several people with a pistol. His son restrained him by knocking him down, rendering him unconscious, and witnesses say Smith is crazy.
W. R. Highfill files a suit against Missouri Pacific for 5000 after being injured near Sedalia when a car door allegedly jammed on his right leg. He alleges the door caused the loss of use of his leg.
The Sentinel acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Church of Providence an organ of the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination edited by Mrs A H Stephens a former Sedalia woman.
The rank of page and esquire will be conferred this evening at the K of P No 27 meeting. Tuesday night a special meeting will give the rank of knight to several applicants.
The troupe that performed Midnight in Chinatown here last night departed this morning via the Katy for Fort Scott. A small audience attended and the crowd reaction was only fair.
Several more cars of snow were hauled away from the Missouri Pacific station this morning. The work continued as crews cleared tracks and moved the accumulated snowfall from the area.
A promotional note offers an elegant bedroom suit free with purchase or participation in a local event. The offer mentions Joy, Gold or Lexi-Kan Flour as possible references or bonuses.
Court hears testimony about Pickney Sublette's death and grave find as jurors weigh life and death facts. Witnesses from Phoenix and Sedalia describe search at the Yellowstone headwaters and mark the grave stone identified by ranch owner Judge Holden. Testimony continues.
The Sublette case seeks to determine which of two brothers died first to identify rightful heirs for about two million dollars in property. Mrs. Sam Ewart is named as an heir in this dispute.
Judge Shirkand and Bente & Wilson represented the parties as the case closed this morning in St. Louis. The matter will be argued on written briefs and submissions, and a decision may take several days.
Arguments to the jury were commenced this morning in the case of Jennie M. Barrick vs. the Georgetown school district before Judge George F. Longan. The Sedalia Gun and Machine Co. vs J. M. Brown appeal filed a transcript with Justice A. L. Burr.
The remains of Porter Walters son of Supt C W Walters of Pacific Express will arrive tomorrow morning on No 3 and be taken to McLaughlin undertaking rooms. The family arrives on the fast mail and the funeral is set for 2 o clock Saturday morning.
In Marshall Missouri today Ernest Ransberger suffered severe injuries when his arms were pulled between heavy iron rollers at a steam laundry. Rescue took ten minutes and doctors fear loss of one or both arms.
Word reached Independence that Missouri Pacific sought 500 men to shovel snow between Independence and Sedalia. Few men responded despite many out of work and a daily wage of 1.50 dollars. The storm has halted travel like never before in years.
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