Democratic City Ticket Highlighted by Key Officials
The ticket lists Mayor J L Babcock and City Attorney A L Shortridge with others including Police Judge J W Truxel City Treasurer E R Andler Marshal J Edward Love Collector John Waddell and Charles Hoffman. The slate emphasizes city administration and legal roles with names of independent candidates.
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Democratic City Ticket
J. L. Babcock
A. L. Shortridge
J. W. Truxel
E. R. Andler
J. Edward Love
John Waddell
Sedalia Evening Sentinel appoints captain to run city circulation
The Sedalia Evening Sentinel announces Captain Sam W. James will take charge of city circulation starting April 1. He will solicit subscriptions, collect payments, and receipts, with years of experience and a reputation for honesty. Graffis & Carroll express confidence in improved service for patrons.
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Sam W. James
Sedalia
James
Evening Sentinel
Maj William Warner Coined "Stand Up for Mis"
Maj William Warner known as Billy earned recognition for coining the saying Stand up for misfortune as a wartime morale slogan. The article notes his nickname and his role in popularizing the phrase during his service.
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Maj
William Warner
Billy
Political rhetoric and calls for news tips
A fragment quotes political jabs over Governor 1892 ambitions and secretary Cook invidious comparisons. It urges readers to call 260 with news items and comments on politics and loyalty.
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Sours
Cook
Bevier Coal Miners Strike Ties up Marlin Company
About 800 Bevier district miners from the Marlin Company walk out in a stoppage over the discharge of a miner for a minor offense. The strike centers on labor conditions and job security within the local coal field.
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Bevier
Marlin Company
Stand Up for Home Industry Motto Endorsed in Sedalia
Citizens of Sedalia are urged to back local goods with slogans appealing to home industry and spending locally. The excerpt emphasizes supporting home businesses and encouraging citizens to patronize local people.
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Sedalia
The Sentinel Seeks Local News Tips
The Sentinel invites readers to share local news of interest for potential publication and coverage. Report any community events, updates, or notable happenings to assist in comprehensive reporting.
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the Sentinel
Glass houses law remark tied to discordant democracy
An old proverb style quip condemns loud Republican papers for criticizing democracy. The remark defends decorum while poking at partisan disorder and public discourse.
Early talk of potential candidates for state governor
In the state, prospects for the next governor are already being discussed with names such as Cowherd Cochran Benton and Leem mentioned as possible contenders. The field may broaden as observers note other potential entrants could join.
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Cowherd
Cochran, Benton and Lee
Quarantine Official Missing Train Ride Goes to Kansas City
Dr. H. L. Walker of St. Joseph, a health official, boarded a train intending to fumigate a quarantined house at a nearby station but woke up in Kansas City.
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H. L. Walker
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Sedalia Town Pride Noted by Visiting Strangers
Visitors and merchants praise Sedalia as a fine, pretty town noting it shows an up-grade and growth. The dialogue reflects positive impressions from many outsiders about the community.
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Sedalia
Straw men rise in districts against the Democratic congressman
The writer questions the appearance of many political nonentities in districts opposing the sitting Democratic congressman. It asks whether these straw men have declined or refused to show deference to the implied party wink.
Noted Lawyer-Client Exchange Echoes Historic Missouri Debate
A lawyer tells a convict client he has a very hard case, while the inmate boasts he cracked the safe. The exchange hints at persistent, potentially patriotic figures likened to Missouri railroad commissioners in a period unrest context.
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Missouri Railroad
James H Whitecotton Seeks Monroe County Legislature Seat
James H Whitecotton plans to represent Monroe County in the Missouri Legislature and aims to be Speaker. He is described as a strong leader who ignores opposition and overrules disliked measures, contrasting with Tom Reed who is called a pigmy by comparison.
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James H. Whitecotton
Monroe County
Missouri
Tom Reed
Trenton Chosen as First Site for Ruskin Co op Scheme
The small town of Trenton in northwest Missouri gains attention as the initial location of Walter Vrooman’s Ruskin Co operative scheme. Kansas City merchant Prince Doggett is said to have joined Vrooman in backing the movement.
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Trenton
Missouri
Ruskin Co-operative
Walter Vrooman
Prince Doggett
Kansas City
Vrooman
Old Dan Rice Gag and Local Politics in Missouri
The column notes a joke about rain making corn and whiskey making Democrats, then shifts to Bald Knob counties in South Missouri where breuth yields moonshine whiskey and Republicans are as numerous as fleas in Egypt.
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Dan Rice
Bald Knob Counties
South
Missouri
Breuth
Egypt
Send the Evening Sentinel to a friend in another city
The notice invites readers to share local news with friends in distant towns by sending the Evening Sentinel for a month, promising satisfaction for the sender and happiness for the recipient.
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Evening Sentinel
Missouri Delegation Report From Washington
From Washington the Missouri congressional delegation reports on pending federal actions. The update highlights discussions with national officials and outlines potential impacts on state priorities and funding.
Renomination Doubts Stir Private Cabinet Claims
The passage argues that the renomination of nearly all twelve Democrats faces covert opposition from the "kitchen cabinet." It warns cabinet members may someday grasp the distinction between running the penitentiary and ruling the state.
Sentinel argues Missouri Pacific shops stay in Sedalia
The Sentinel declares there is no probability of moving the Missouri Pacific division shops from Sedalia. It notes over 200 miles of track operated from Sedalia and a profitable, growing business, arguing there is no reason to relocate.
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The
Sentinel
Missouri Pacific Division
Sedalia
Gasoline Store Ad Promotes Unique Offer in Town
S M H Co announces a unique gasoline store experience at 114 West Second Street. The ad urges customers to visit to appreciate the new offering, claiming none others in town match it.
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S-M-H Co
West Second Street
Postmaster Glenn Reappointed By Senate
Hon John M Glenn Sedalia's efficient and popular postmaster received official notice this morning that his re appointment had been confirmed by the Senate. The Sentinel commends Postmaster Glenn as a genial capable accommodating official with only opposition to his politics.
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John M. Glenn
Sedalia
Washington
Senate
The
Sentinel
Glenn
Prairie Queen lodge hosts musical program at K of P hall
Much good cheer marked a Prairie Queen lodge No. 25 I O O F event in Sedalia last night. A fine program by Sedalia's talented residents featured Misses Elvira Jones Beulah Harris Calla C Clarke Kuhn Margaret Johns Mesdames G A Miller J H Rodes Messrs G C Hoffman Charles Menefee W M Johns Brown Harris and Prof Farris. Refreshments followed the performance.
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Prairie Queen Lodge No. 25
K. of P. Hall
Sedalia
Misses Elvira Jones
Beulah Harris
Calla C. Clarke
Kuhn
Margaret Johns
Mesdames G. A. Miller
J. H. Rodes
Messrs. G. C. Hoffman
Charles Menefee
W. M. Johns
Brown Harris
Prof. Farris
Sedalia School Board proposes higher tax levy
Notice to Sedalia voters that the board of directors plans a seventy five cent per hundred valuation tax rate for school purposes. A vote will be held on April 1 1902 at usual polling places to decide the proposed increase and the combined levy with interest and sinking fund remains the same as recent years. A. W. McKenzie secretary of the board.
City scavenger asks Sentinel to curb carcass removals
John Hoffman, city scavenger, asks The Sentinel to declare he alone has the right to skin or remove dead animals within city limits. He will prosecute offenders in the future. Several such cases have occurred and he aims to stop them.
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John Hoffman
The
Sentinel
Easter lamb and fresh mint offered by M M Stevenson
M M Stevenson advertises the choicest spring lamb fresh mint and fine celery for Easter dinners with a reminder to place orders by phone 62 Market House.
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M. M. Stevenson
Market House
Easter Millinery Display at the Boston Store
A fine display of exquisite Easter millinery offers a grand gathering of bewitching styles. Visit the Boston store to shop and save money on hats and accessories for the season.
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Boston
Farm near Sedalia seeks public administrator assistance
An 0 acre farm with good improvements seven miles southwest of Sedalia seeks action through Public Administrator.
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