This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
3
The Sentinel announces William J. Castle as a candidate for representative subject to Democratic County Convention action.
Bruce Barnett declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for prosecutor of Yettis County. He frames his bid as a reform platform and appeals to voters across the county.
Lawyer H. K. Berte announced as a candidate for prosecuting attorney of Lettis county subject to the will of the Democratic party.
James Montgomery is announced as a candidate for the nomination of prosecuting attorney subject to the choice of the Democrats of Pettis County. The report notes party backing and the expected primary process in the county.
Judge O. E. Parsons announces candidacy for re nomination as Probate Judge of Pettis County. He notes the race is subject to the Democratic convention actions on August 11, 1902. The item underscores party procedure and local election context.
Announcement names W. L. Cress as candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County subject to the Democratic County Convention action.
E R Wilson of Green Ridge township announces candidacy for judge of the county court in the Western district under the Democratic party. The move aims to secure party support and win the upcoming election.
Justice of the Peace candidate Judge N H Rogers announces re nomination for Sedalia township. He states candidacy is subject to the will of the Republican party.
The notice proclaims James C. Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township subject to the Democratic party action and Charles Leftwich as a candidate subject to the party will.
A fragmented excerpt contrasts Cuba emerging as a free nation with another republic facing near extinction, praising American valor spirit and justice as the contrast to distant political struggles.
Opinion contrasts Britain's imperial destruction with Cuba's new liberty and calls for the United States to end its rule in the Philippines. It argues America's glory lies in ending control over others and pursuing humane, speedy independence for colonized peoples.
An elderly man named Crawford, 70, died on Tuesday in the Manila neighborhood and was buried this afternoon. Springfield Missouri traveler Stephens Murphy visited the town yesterday with plans to move his family here. The Trinity English Lutheran Ladies Aid will host a lawn social at Mrs. George Brill’s home, 315 East Eleventh Street, tomorrow afternoon and evening. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs Will Hiatt announce the birth of a handsome daughter this morning. Judge Clopton the grandmother’s father is described as looking and acting very frisky today.
Hon Frank Roberts United States marshal for the Western district and a Kansas City Republican leader visited last evening and called on P H Sangree Henry Lamm and other local Republican chiefs in town.
Alburquerque New Mexico May 21. James Brown of the Browns professional team attacked his sweetheart Cora Miller after threats of leaving her. He cut her throat with a pocket knife severing the windpipe and then cut his own throat from ear to ear. The woman lingers with some chance for recovery while Brown survived. The woman is said to be from a prominent Missouri family.
Sedalia plans a 100000 fund to purchase desirable factories as a means to secure new town builders and industry. The Moberly Monitor notes towns try to leverage natural advantages or offer cash bonuses when such advantages are lacking, a common Missouri strategy.
J P Maxwell marshal of Kansas City transported nineteen prisoners to the penitentiary this morning. Among them is George Newton formerly of Sedalia who receives a three year term for larceny. Also in the group are Pat Pendergast for burglary and grand larceny at 54 years. Will Dixon for robbery at 20 years. Abe Lewis for robbery at 20 years. Other sentences range from two to six years.
Paper mills representing 15 million dollars in capital form a new combine and plan further price increases. Print paper costs rise to their highest in years while publishers gain no higher margins. The trusts strike at consumers and industry alike.
The Sedalia Lyceum met last night and held a program on Parliamentary Law by Josephus Ikenberry and a select reading by Lawrence Bothwell. Officers elected were President Harvey Dow, Vice president Lawrence Bothwell, Secretary Arthur Martin, Treasurer George Bowers, and Sergeant-at-arms G W Johnson. Adjournment set for next Wednesday at 8 p m.
The Kodak companies have formed a trust that will touch the public pocketbook and the public must act to counter it.
Calvary Episcopal Church forms a Diocesan Missionary society with parish members eligible for membership. A. D. Stanley is elected president with Mrs. S. H. Sarrant as secretary and Mrs. Dexter as treasurer. The first regular meeting is set for Sunday at 8 p.m. to report on committees.
Ralph Rice, 13, son of Warden J D Rice of the Jefferson City penitentiary, fled to Sedalia yesterday. Chief Love located him last night and ferried him back on the noon train today.
Mint Johns, Arthur Ferguson, Bob Johns and others from this city will depart tonight for their annual fox hunt near Smithton. The group plans to stay two or three days and return home afterward.
A wealthy Berlin resident died and left an unusual will that was opened promptly after the death. Details of the provisions are scant in the article.
A codicil to a will stated that every family member who skipped the funeral would receive 300 marks, but those who attended would share the residue of the fortune. The funeral drew only the housekeeper and a distant cousin, and the residue goes to those who attended, so the housekeeper inherits the fortune.
Nora Keaton appeared before Judge Truxel this morning facing charges in a case expected to proceed to trial tomorrow.
A Moler Barber College notice in St. Louis Missouri advertises a two month barber trade program. It pledges job placements at high wages after graduation, two years saved, tools donated and wages paid Saturdays. Applicants are urged to request a catalogue.
The case involving a defendant charged with larceny was moved to Justice of the Peace Smith and continued until tomorrow.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.