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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
4
A historical columnist laments the United States must not be drawn into East Asia or European disputes. Colonel Henry L. Turner condemns involvement as unnecessary warfare while noting it was promised liberty to Cuba but delivered as catastrophe. A fiery journalist is urged to settle Turner's harsh claims.
The piece predicts print coverage of Roosevelt's recent Colorado exploits and suggests a milder narrative than his Cuba account. It notes Grover Cleveland as the lone surviving ex president, and muses on unlikely future meetings with McKinley to lament national decline.
In a contemporary note Li Hung Chang vows to die in bed unless a great crisis in China arises, and he wins by it. Meanwhile a barn-storming company tours Li’s town performing Richelieu, drawing attention from locals.
Many people back Admiral Sampson but hesitate to publish their views. They prefer him to speak for them rather than risk appearing in print with personal opinions.
A remark questions whether Carnegie should supervise the contents of books in libraries funded by his donations. The statement notes generosity in establishing libraries and raises the idea that donor control might be inappropriate.
The idea of a third term unsettles McKinley causing restlessness at night. He could ask Senator Foraker about the dreams he had in Ohio in 1889.
The former president has died but his statements on the Philippine question linger, expected to influence future policy debates and settlement arguments surrounding the issue.
It is noted that every man proposed to replace Mr. Griggs as attorney general has been a corporation lawyer and trust promoter, a pattern described as a coincidence rather than a deliberate choice.
The report notes Neely’s cell is lighted with electricity and provides all home comforts, suggesting officials may hope he extends his detainment.
Mr. Carnegie expresses a lifelong wish to work in journalism and hints his friend W. J. Bryan could arrange him a desk.
A editorial remark suggests Britain should resolve the Boer War before attempting to deter Russia from Manchuria, advocating a focus on the more immediate conflict prior to broader imperial challenges.
The piece notes the urgent demand for skilled diplomacy to avert war as global tensions rise. It emphasizes careful negotiation and strategic talks as essential to prevent conflict and safeguard stability.
The Washington Times warns of a grave crisis among powerful states that could erase the Chinese empire from the map of the world. The tension could pass without open rupture but still trigger a vast political upheaval.
A Chicago Times Herald poem lampoons the fad of joining the Buffaloes as election season nears. It blends weather, international concerns, and social gossip with a satirical punch about the growing trend. The verse mocks public chatter and the rise of a clublike commitment framed by boozy references and nightly rituals.
A Wednesday night meeting at Hotel Huckins featured H. M. Lavers detailing a new plan for International Correspondence Schools in Scranton. Local superintendent T. G. Jones and agent E. D. Francis attended as members learned of active recruitment, scholarships, and a forthcoming Club Organizers' Companion.
A visiting admirer from afar lauds Miss Jackson, comparing her to Paderewski in spirit and voice. Miss Josephine Eiburna, prima donna soprano, arrives from St. Joseph for the Friday program, with Miss Jackson also arriving that day. Local officials and clubs arrange ushers and ticket reports as doors open 7 45 and concert begins 8 20.
At o'clock this morning the family of Mrs Amanda Kidd residing at Moniteau and Clay streets escaped a dense smoke event. The three room house and its contents were destroyed despite quick arrival of fire companies. Residents included Mrs Amanda Kidd, her daughter Mrs James Carter, and three children.
Electrician E. R. Ballard wires the Carnegie library on West Third with a three wire system. The new structure will boast 330 sixteen candle power lights, including 96 fixtures in the main reading room.
Kiowa County Kansas Signal reproves revivalist Cline who charged in sermons that seven out of ten women who ride bicycles become dissolute. Cline cited a Portland police chief claiming the same. the piece notes the claim seems a joke and mocks the low percentage of supposed downfalls with observed riding.
In the St Louis Clothing Co. children's department shoppers hear cries of a watch throughout the day. The scene captures a busy retail period with small buyers and masked clerks attending to little customers.
Spanish American War veterans met in the Second Regiment band rooms to organize Williams Camp. Officers elected were Dr. S. K. Crawford commander Charles Hartenbach vice commander H O Moss adjutant and chief of staff William F Ogan treasurer and E B McClure sergeant. A letter from Mrs F E Williams expressed gratitude for honoring her husband by naming the camp.
iXautzman for pure drugs is mentioned along with McClure's Magazine for April. The note emphasizes variety and value of contents including timeliness literary worth historical researches character analysis and studies in natural history contained in the issue.
Mrs. William Ainslee, wife of a jailed swindler, traveled from Missouri to Kansas City in grief after her husband’s six month county jail sentence and the death or illness of her children. She is confined to a hospital as doctors warn of potential serious consequences if her mind cannot be soothed.
The article notes a former Oklahoma deputy United States marshal who pled guilty to accepting a bribe from a conductor in return for a favorable report. He received $10 from the conductor, who became the key witness. An effort will be made to parole him so he can support his wife and shrinking family, with about four months remaining.
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