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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
4
The Sedalia Daily Sentinel argues for principled candidates over self seeking figures as the city weighs local office. The piece notes wartime context with Lord Eichener's reports of Boer forces and urges voters to trust integrity and clear principles to win public confidence.
The Sentinel announces William J Castle as a candidate for representative subject to the Democratic County Convention action.
Local notices announce Bruce Barnett as a candidate for Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney in Wettis county. Also appearing are H K Bente and James Montgomery seeking the office, subject to Democratic party will and county selection.
Announcement lists Judge O E Parsons seeking re nomination for Probate Judge Pettis County subject to Democratic convention August 11 1902. Also announces W L Cress as candidate for Judge of the Western District Pettis County subject to Democratic County Convention.
E. R. Wilson of Green Ridge township seeks the Democratic nomination for county court judge in the Western district. Judge N. H. Rogers plans re nomination for justice of the peace in Sedalia township, pending Republican support.
Announcement states James C. Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia Township, subject to actions of the Democratic Party.
Mrs Lulu Thurman was mistaken for a black woman and forced to ride in the Jim Crow car on a Southern railway at Lexington Kentucky. She received a $1000 solatium for the indignity amid reflections on party leaders and backroom practices.
In early 1901, War Secretary Brodick announced a new policy in the House of Commons, signaling potential changes in military administration and funding. The statement outlined aims to reorganize defense structure and clarify strategic priorities for the forthcoming year.
The New York Press reports a dramatic handling of a large python by Zip Slasher and five helpers. Zip, recovering from bear injuries, faced the snake with tail held tight but was forced against a cage when the reptile kicked. He limped away with a welt on his leg and asked, did you see her kick me.
Thomas A. Edison announced in New York on May 30 that he has perfected a storage battery he calls one of the era’s most important inventions. Speaking at Llewellyn Park in West Orange NJ he said the battery should power automobiles with good mileage, low upkeep, no depreciation, and a weight not exceeding the vehicle it drives.
New York on May 30 reports final steps were taken to carry through the deal involving The Tobacco Trust. The action marks a significant step in consolidating tobacco interests in the market.
The American and Continental Tobac co interests, known as the tobacco trust, gain control of leading Cuban tobacco concerns. Havana Tobacco company, capitalized at 35 million, formed in Trenton today, will hold 5 million preferred shares and 30 million common shares. It issues 10 million in 21 year 5 percent gold bonds, with 2.5 million reserved in treasury.
Washington May 30 The McKinley postal cards are expected to reach all post offices by July 1 after the post office department received die proofs The original front view proved unsatisfactory on rapid presses and a new plate with the profile view was prepared for production.
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