08 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1898
Page
1
A secret mass meeting at Music Hall Columbia gathered about 240 students to denounce newspaper correspondents who published accounts of the February 28 riot. The Discipline committee faces critique for its methods, while a collection of 965 was raised to present the students' side in court.
Memorial services were held at the Fpworth M. E. Church Sunday honoring Miss. The ceremony paid tribute to her life and impact within the community as mourners gathered to reflect and remember.
An unpublished feature outlines complete preparations to recruit equip and move an army of 75 000. It notes Lincoln's 1861 call for 75 000 for three months and cites ready plans to raise 75 000 or 100 000 quickly with Civil War veterans guiding the effort and avoiding past delays.
The ad promotes Whipple for Rich Hill Nut Lexington and other soft coal grades plus Scranton anthracite. It also stocks seasoned wood, feed, sewer pipe, vitrified brick, and fire bricks. Yard and office locations are listed with phone number.
Pat Crowe the famed diamond thief is to be met by Captain Mahady of a Pinkerton agency upon release from Jefferson City penitentiary and escorted to Denver where he is wanted for $2,500 in diamonds stolen in 1893. Crowe has a history of robberies including a Burlington train raid near St Joseph and a Joliet case later pardoned after a year, with Denver seeking him for a jewelry store hold up.
Sedalia Mo council approves paving Ohio street from M K and T railroad to Broadway. Finance committee handles loan petitions for local groups and orders arc light at Second Congregational church. Gilsonite Roofing notes Third and Seventh streets need major repair with proposed concrete and asphalt upgrades at estimated costs.
CAPT. E. W. STEVENS consents to enter the mayoral race after pressure from party followers. He withdraws a prior decline and asks friends to push his nomination, pledging loyal support to the Democratic ticket regardless of outcome.
Advertisement notes Black Cat hosiery offers equal wear at lower prices for women men and children. Items range from 10 to 25 cents per pair at the Boston Store, 506 Ohio Street, and a Coin price list 10e is offered by St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co, 312 North Fourth Street.
Cohen Coal Co advertises a one day cash sale offering coal at 2.50 dollars per ton for tomorrow only. Contact Tel. 263 for details and pickup.
Oscar Fitzpatrick, who served a fifteen day sentence for petit larceny, was released from jail this morning. The Sentinel notes its readiness to supply job printing including stationery and bills at low prices with guaranteed satisfaction.
Tony Williams received a letter from Dan Washington inviting him to join a cake walking event at Jefferson City and then travel with others to Sedalia to take part in the local contest.
The Sedalia Sentinel notes a plan to raise funds for property goals with rates from 200 to 400 dollars at six percent. The office advertises a 25 cent monthly charge.
Local coal dealer Cohen Coal Co promotes wood and coal sales with fixed pricing. Contact 502 West Main or telephone 263 for current rates.
A local ad offers high grade wheels available for sale or rent. Sundries of all kinds accompany the listing, indicating a broad inventory and flexible options for buyers and renters.
The morning docket lists John McCann and Co. against J M Hood et al with notes continued generally. John McCann against J W Farris et al ends with judgment for the defendant. A petition by W A Latimer, receiver of the First National Bank, for an order to sell real estate is filed ex parte. Bicycle at Half Price offers a ladies bicycle at half price. Address W Sentinal.
General Fitzhugh Lee, United States consul general, said he would continue to guard American interests amid Spain's recall demand. He noted his son Fitzhugh Lee visited during a short Chesapeake and Ohio vacation and will return next week. Mrs Lee is not ill or nervous.
Harrison and Stevens, Sedalia’s leading liverymen, advertise extra carriages for balls parties weddings operas and receptions. Call to reserve a carriage clear of tobacco odor at telephone 167.
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