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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel reports William J Castle is authorized as the Democratic candidate for representative subject to the Democratic County Convention action in October.
Judge O E Parsons is a candidate for re nomination for Probate Judge of Pettis County. The nomination is subject to the action of the Democratic convention on August 11, 1902.
The announcement states W L Cress is a candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County, subject to the action of the Democratic County Convention.
A historic note indicates Judge N H Rogers intends to seek re nomination. The brief item signals continued support from local legal circles and a pledge to uphold prior rulings and community standards.
Announcement lists James C. Connor as a candidate for constable in Sedalia township and Charles Leftwich for constable in Se-Walia township, both subject to Democratic Party action and preferences.
Ex Governor William J Stone of Missouri receives the unqualified endorsement of William J Bryan of Nebraska for the U S Senate. Bryan in his Commoner notes Stone’s candidacy and hints Bryan will back Stone for President in 1904. He discusses Missouri reorganizers seeking political capital over the Commoner’s neutrality in Democratic contests.
Congressmen Clark and DeArmond withdrew leaving Governor Stone as the sole candidate on the Kansas City platform. The Commoner extends support, praising Stone’s loyalty to party principles and his trusted leadership on the National Committee during 1896 and 1900 campaigns.
Statements on meat and fruit cheapness linked to the great K. P. gathering in San Francisco appear alluring, though details remain vague.
Survey crews on the Ce lorccdea line have been ordered suspended with no sure forecast of the western route beyond Versailles. Locals like Thomas Goodfellow return home as Windsor reports a possible route shift toward Sedalia. Workers believe the Windsor to Warrensburg survey may steer the new line through Sedalia.
The Missouri Valley Baseball League starts the season with Sedalia traveling to Jefferson City for the opener. Joplin meets Springfield, Fort Scott plays Nevada, and Iola faces Coffeyville. Umpires named: Hamilton, Cusick, Collins, and Owens. Sedalia left this morning. game slated for 3 o clock with lineups listed for Sedalia and Jefferson City.
At a meeting of the Sedalia Business Men's club this evening the annual election of officers will be held. The group will discuss holding the Third Regiment encampment in Sedalia, possible removal of Missouri Pacific shops from St. Louis to Sedalia, and a potential route change for the Colorado railroad under new Rock Island management.
The High school cadets held their annual election yesterday afternoon and elected officers including First Lieutenant Fred Hughes Second Lieutenant Charles Messerly First Sergeant Walter Jenkins Second Sergeant William O Bannon Third Sergeant William Beck Corporals to be chosen later. Cadets must have department rank 92 and class rank 92 to be eligible for membership.
Judge W S Shirk traveled to California Missouri today to represent Missouri Pacific in a $5,000 damages suit brought by Flavus J Brost. Brost who is very deaf was struck by an engine last fall while walking on the company's right of way.
Frank Walbridge received a $500 check yesterday from the Queen City Hive No. 4 L O T M, equal to the full amount of the insurance carried by his deceased wife in that order.
Joseph Hewitt was arrested this morning on a charge of begging. He is alleged to have threatened his mother with a beating unless she gave him part of her pension money.
Joseph Lickleiter Frank Lickleiter and J C Walker attended the funeral of Robert Tavener who died Sunday of pneumonia at Pleasant Green.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures expected tonight.
The Gazer as bridge builders on the River Route went on strike Monday for higher pay. They earned 20 cents per hour and won an increase to 25 cents. The men, number 33, had their photos taken at the courthouse Monday by Photographer Carl Deeg before resuming work on Tuesday.
Readable note reports E. H. Rogers, engine watchman, arriving at Denison hospital for treatment or observation.
A shipment of rails arrived Monday evening for converting the narrow gauge line to standard gauge. Missouri Pacific time card postponed to around June 1. J A Davis from St Louis visited town. L L Hale visits from Kansas City. Maurice McCabe takes layoff at Missouri Pacific shops. Sam Valentine dies at Katy hospital from blood poisoning. remains sent to Greenville Texas. Frank Conkle ill. George Light laid off. John Crombley and M F Sullivan travel to California for court. Lillian Bratten hosts six o clock dinner complimenting Lottie O’Brien who will move to St Louis. Guests include Mayme Killian Mayme Hunter Nellie O’Brien Nellie Marseilles Lot tie Bratten. Refreshments served.
Sale advertised by Heynen's on North Ohio Street offering a big monument sale for Decoration Day. Counts and specifics not provided in the fragment.
Police Officer Johnson and Deputy Constable Thos. Gresham led a tense pursuit with several citizens involved. The incident disrupted a neighborhood area as authorities coordinated response and secured the scene.
A tramp riding the afternoon train's blind baggage was pursued for blocks and captured by Policeman Johnson. He was later released.
At a meeting of Queen City Hive No. 4 L O T M this afternoon seven new members were initiated and twenty six cards were received.
Mrs. G W Barnett fainted during her son Carl Barnett's marriage to Miss Hillis today and is reported critically ill.
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