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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel announces Charles Leftwich as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for constable of Se Galia township, pending party will and endorsement.
A political note warns that campaign cigars will be scarce during the current trip unless socialist candidates relax their stance. It hints at strategic concessions to ease critics and secure fundraising or voter appeal.
A quirky clipping notes wild claims of gold found in Wisconsin chicken crops and the broader joke that gold and eggs are now nearly interchangeable. It mentions an Ohio woman winning $13000 in a breach of promise suit and muses on luck and seasons.
The Grand Central building area suffered extensive damage with losses around $80,000 to $100,000. Fires disrupted telephones, streetcars, and power lines while crews assessed stocks at Guenther and Cannon, and insurers moved to salvage damaged goods as Fire Chief and local officials coordinated rebuild efforts.
The International League of Press Clubs aims to raise 250000 in a year to build and equip a journalist home at New Orange New Jersey. A literary magazine Bohemia will solicit 1000+ contributions from prominent figures worldwide with editors and illustrators from the US and Europe. The home will serve as a health and rest facility with medical care libraries and writing rooms.
The Spectator supports Hon. James Cooney as the strongest and most acceptable candidate with five years of experience. It urges Cooney delegates to attend the county convention in Sedalia on March 10 and predicts his nomination and election by an increased majority.
J D Hail Dry Goods Co. notes show the prince traveling to Cambridge to present gifts to the Germanic Museum and to receive Harvard University’s honorary Doctor of Laws. The prince offered no speech, giving a simple acknowledgement when the degree was conferred by President Elliott.
The Smithton Sunbeam praises James Cooney as the best congressman Pettis County has had calling him honest and able and a friend of the masses. It notes party rank and file support and dismisses a Springfield challenger.
Prince Henry of Prussia was the guest of Boston yesterday with a cordial welcome from Governor Crane and Mayor Collins. The officials extended formal courtesies on behalf of the state and city as part of the prince’s visit.
Letters from Torreon, Mexico report Miss Mamie Clifford of this city is much improved during her health visit and enjoying a delightful stay.
Help wanted at the office after 4 PM for boys to deliver papers using horses. Apply in person at the specified office.
The forecast warns of possible showers tonight with an east portion Saturday. Cooler conditions are expected in the western portion tonight.
Prairie Queen lodge No. 25 I O O F announces a special meeting this evening to confer on lodge business and related matters. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.
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