22 May 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
1
Chronicle interview from Jefferson City details Stephens Dockery and Francis in a Burgeoning Missouri Democratic split. Talks cover Pertle Springs convention, silver issue, West, Bryan, and 1904-1902 strategy amid party disarray and Meriwether strength.
Mathewson won his seventh straight decision Tuesday to keep his undefeated run. The college man faced pressure in the ninth inning as Pittsburgh threatened with two on and one out, but retired the next two batters to close out a 2 1 win. Other league results followed with Brooklyn St Louis, Boston Cincinnati, and Philadelphia Chicago among the day’s scores.
Police pursue J W Cookman linked to Dresden murder of John McBride. Sightings near Warrensburg as officers sweep trains and towns for the fugitive. Reports say Cookman’s son returned home fearing his father. Community figures describe the professor as a mathematics head and active church member.
Secretary J R Rippey said the state fair executive committee may set aside one day for both parties. Republicans may invite Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to Sedalia while Democrats hope for David B Hill or William J Bryan with Gov Dockery also expected. flower day plans and prizes were discussed with Sedalia ladies as part of the schedule. Rippey condemned snake eating as disreputable and not suitable for the grounds.
Frank B. Moore formerly of St Joseph now traveling from Helena Montana to New York to join the Commercial Advertiser arrived last night and visits his sister Mrs E B Burrowes. Bard's Drug Store reports floor paint and Longan's offers lace curtains laundered.
Prof Leon P Coleman head of Sedalia High school mathematics has been elected principal of Poplar Bluffs High School for the coming term. A special teaching corps will be hired. Coleman will resign Sedalia post for the new assignment with a higher salary.
The Nehemgar club invites four guests per member for a Thursday symposium. Reception committee includes G V Buchanan J D Wilson N T Bronson and F H Guenther. Banquet toastmaster Prof G V Buchanan with responses from Goodwin Buchanan Coleman Letts Montgomery. Farce The Two Buzzards or White Balt at Greenwich features a bachelor Buzzard Col Harry Demuth Miss Lucretia Buzzard Emma Miner Glimmer John Small Sally and more.
Joe Shaw a well known young farmer and son of Frank Shaw was kicked in the face Tuesday evening while breaking a wild horse near Lookout. Four teeth were knocked loose his nose possibly broken and his lip cut Dr E C Dukes attended him at Bard s Drug Store enclosure Enamel paint mentioned in report.
Epworth Church in Sedalia hosts a double wedding with Lazetta Weise of Sedalia and Albert H Thiele of St Louis as couple one. Rev C A Buchanan conducts the ceremony with green and white decor and a large guest list. The reception and supper follow at the bride’s home before the couple departs for St Louis.
William A. Morgan of Kansas City and Marie Hansen of Sedalia are connected with a social item. A. H. Thiele of St. Louis and Lazetta Weise of Sedalia appear in another local notice. Baby buggy paint is advertised at Bard's Drug.
Nevada gains T. J. Handley a reliable third baseman from Parsons Kansas and Wm. Savage a left handed pitcher and outfielder from Texarkana Shreveport and the Twenty second Kansas volunteers. Three more players of known ability are expected soon.
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