14 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
1
A tiny Arkansas hazel splitter hog escapes its crate at the American Express office in Sedalia, pursued by manager W A Finley and a helper. Finley, once a sprinter, slips and falls in mud during the chaotic capture as bystanders watch the canine and porcine chase unfold.
The Dow Drug Company showcases an elegant and finest line of mirrors in a notable display at Second and Ohio, highlighting their quality and variety for local shoppers.
The Gibney Stock company presents The Way of the World a four act comedy drama never before shown in the West at the opera house all of next week. Eighteen performers with special scenery offer two shows for one admission. Eight vaudeville specialties between acts provide continuous entertainment. Ladies free Monday night as usual.
A novelty skeeter regulator hits Bard's Drug Store shelves priced at 10 cents.
Identified as E Hulin the man found dead near Popular Bluff Missouri was probably murdered. Police say the victim was found near the woods with signs of a struggle and foul play is suspected. Authorities released the partial name and are pursuing leads in the case.
A syndicate forms to gain control of the Northern Pacific rail line as a decisive contest nears closure. Reported yesterday that two major steps toward the deal have been completed, signaling progress on a settlement.
Thanksgiving near, turkeys plentiful cheap yet lean from drought. Chickens in better condition, geese and ducks steady. wholesale prices range six to seven and a half cents per pound. Potatoes and other vegetables rising in cost. Northern Securities Company incorporation and Northern Pacific stock retirement advances noted.
List of workers including J. Scott engineer Denison K E Thompson fence gang Good rich Robert Carl cook and others. Mentions Si McVey Missouri Pacific shops may be laying off. Missouri Pacific Brakemen Anderson and C C Crew taking a short vacation.
Widow of engineer loses damage claim as court dismisses case. Conductor Norris resumes Katy run after brief leave. Missouri Pacific workers return to duty and travel through town en route to Boonville for river-route work. Freight agent Kunkler and commercial agent Calef made a Boonville trip. Travis Hall returns from Muskogee trip. 32 Omaha laborers pass through on Missouri Pacific No 6.
A Maryland man who tried to kill a rescuer and an anti matrimonial society formed at Wa verly New York are noted. A separate report covers a twin incubator order in Newark and a snake with two heads. Cumberland Md reports a farmer Harrison Durow found dead by hanging near Addison. A derailed engine and a killed engineer, plus a Kansas City Journal summary of a federal case on a no fence right of way in Oklahoma, ending in dismissal for damages claims. A hunter saves a man from Durow, who is then sent to an asylum.
Sedalia rifles train ahead of Thanksgiving target contest as merchants plan prizes. Bard's Drug sells 10 cent Skeeter Regulators as a local promotion. Recruiters seek manpower for the company event and holiday plans.
A local laundromat promotes value for money with quick service and reliable cleaning. Sedalia Steam Laundry emphasizes efficient turnaround and quality results for customers seeking clean garments and refreshed fabrics.
A committee of Missouri Pacific engineers met Vice-President and General Manager Stussell Harding in St Louis to discuss wage hours runs promotion reinstatement and other adjustments for a large system. A parallel committee of firemen has similar matters. Extra compensation for large locomotives is discussed. The conference is ongoing.
In Waverly New York on November 14 a group of the town’s prettiest girls formed a club to encourage a life of single bliss. Penalties include chocolate creams for flirting one pound and for winking two pounds. A kiss carries one mark with 200 expulsion and marriage results in summary expulsion and a banquet.
In Newark on November 14 J Allan Conklin faced dying week old twins as no incubator was available. He improvised by hiring a tinsmith and carpenter to craft incubator pans and used a spirit lamp. An hour later he resumed care at home and the twins improved.
The snake man at the New York Zoo finds a rare two headed common milk snake about two inches long. Both heads are fully formed and quarrel over food, risking starvation as the keeper plans to force-feed both heads to keep the specimen alive.
In Kamenety Grodno province the Jewish cemetery overflowed and authorities banned further burials. Jews seeking permission to open a country cemetery were refused citing a law against Jews settling outside town. Now Jews must transport deceased about 100 miles to the nearest Hebrew cemetery.
A barn along with farm implements feed hay and wagons on Thomas A Major's farm two miles north of Georgetown burned Tuesday morning around 4 o clock. Major carried 700 dollars in insurance.
Dow Drug at Second and Ohio streets offers stationery perfumes and holiday goods in a compact city shop ad. The listing highlights a curated selection for seasonal gift buyers.
W H Noftsker received telegram announcing the death of his sister in Pennsylvania.
Marion Indiana on November 14 reports Frank Porter, a prominent local figure, claims his 15 year old son has been shanghaied into British service. He plans to take the matter to the State Department in Washington, warning of a potential gravest international complication if true.
Deputy constables tried to arrest Emmet Hardin for stealing grips from a conductor and a local resident. He asked to bid his mother goodbye and vanished around the back door, leaving officers to return to headquarters empty handed. Hardin likely rides a Missouri Pacific box car as a fugitive.
Olie Anderson a tailor for Mr. Hulse died after an acute attack of heart disease likely triggered by heavy whisky intake. He drank a pint earlier and collapsed on the sidewalk near Gutekunst's store. Police and doctors attended, but he did not recover. He carried $200 life insurance.
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