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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
4
The Arkansas governor pardons a Black convict with relocation to Massachusetts. The piece argues New Englanders misjudge Southern Black life, urging broader mass relocation to illustrate injustice and provoke change. It contrasts Southern and Northern realities and critiques the governor's courage.
The passage argues that when Easterners experience the South they grasp the difficulties Whites face reconciling with Negroes. It notes that exposure changes views on race, and suggests only lived experience can reveal the true situation, while admitting some back home refuse to believe without seeing firsthand.
The speaker questions whether officials can order merchants to remove stepping stones and signs while allowing a company that pays neither franchise nor taxes to block sidewalks on main streets. The remark highlights perceived unequal enforcement and urban obstruction.
Reports analyze the St Pierre disaster with journals puzzled by the true scale of the catastrophe as investigations unfold and officials assess the wreckage and casualties.
Springfield baseball team, coming off an 11 to 12 win over Joplin, sits at 500 with Sedalia to play tomorrow. Lineup includes Smith and Perrine with Shipke Schmidt Gross Wortham Ehle Wakefield and a pitcher. Attendance strong as both teams push big money. The game time is to be announced.
Articles of incorporation filed in St. Louis for West St. Louis Water and Light company with capital stock 80000 paid up. Shareholders include Edward S. Lewis S. M. Phelan Thomas W. Crouch Paul A. Fust Ed gar TD Tilton each 79 shares N. I. Thompson and John B. Lucas 2 each L. R. Blackmer 1 John Bb. Quigley 10 John H. Bothwell 150 Charles E. Andrews 240.
An old advertisement notes perfumes will be sold Saturday at 35e. Arlington is listed as the location. The message emphasizes discounted scents and a limited offer.
Baron B. F. Gregory, arrested Saturday for obtaining property by false representations, was released from jail and the case dismissed.
Dr. Ira G. Barton of Pilot Grove has filed his registration certificate to practice dentistry in Pettis county. Also, a step ladder and chair are to be given away, with inquiries at the Big Saw on 118 West Main Street.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with partial sun, a light chance of showers, and mild temperatures. Widespread rain is not expected, with patchy clouds lingering into the middle of the workweek.
Pauline reports two snake incidents with bold action in the town. A seven year old boy was bitten by a spreading viper while crossing a road and received nonprofessional aid. His family bound a chicken sponge and whiskey to the wound and the boy survived. County Clerk Robert Gray remarks chicken and whisky as helpful remedies.
Pauline reports that James Roach killed a rattlesnake last week and pulled nine rattles and a button from its tail. Two days later Will Roach killed the same snake nearby, and the next day Huse Roach dispatched the reptile in bits to confirm the kill. The snake, found near the same spot, had no rattles.
A short notice lists leading perfume makers offering sweet delicate scents at 50¢ and 75¢ per ounce. The Arlington Pharmacy advertises a Saturday sale with affordable odors advertised to attract customers.
J. J. Walke of Sjoonville hunted in the city last evening for three men who beat him out of a large board bill. The men had worked on the river route at Sjoonville and had come this way, but could not be found locally.
The Capital was misinformed that Baron Gregory had fled. The distinguished gentleman remains in quarters regarded as ordinarily safe, contrary to earlier reports.
Kenneth Ronalds is examined today for admission to the bar. The examining panel is led by G. W. Barnett C. E. Yeater and H. B. Shain. H. W. McCamment from Warrensburg visits for a Pleasant Green lodge initiation of the Modern Woodmen.
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