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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
4
The SANALIA SENTINEL argues Missouri’s political attacks harm migration and farm revenue. It defends Democratic honesty citing prior prosecutions and repayment of stolen funds, challenging slanders spread by rival papers. The piece frames Generals are like cats as a metaphor for party conflict.
A critical column denounces the Globe Democrat and its affiliates for promoting a belief that dishonesty has somehow prevailed under the democracy. The piece accuses biased reporting of shaping public perception rather than reporting facts.
In every Missouri county a sharp contest over the U S Senate entrance narrows to support for W J Stone or Richard Kerens. The editorial argues Johnston supports Missouri’s high Senate standard, while Johnson backs Stone and opposes corporate influence and lobby pressures.
Zeke Kemp, a prominent farmer eight miles west of town, reports a missing horse he suspects was stolen. The loss is being investigated locally.
Eddie Lyons hosted a formal opening for Grand Dillard hall with friends present last night. The venue was crowded beyond expectations, carnations were in short supply, and the Second Regiment orchestra provided the music to the satisfaction of attendees.
Mrs. Harry W. Servant will entertain at dominoes on Saturday instead of Sunday as noted in yesterday's paper.
The Kuhn farm home six and a half miles northwest of the city, near Georgetown, was destroyed by a Sunday night fire. Gene Wilson and family owned the three room frame house. they were away and the origin is unknown. It is suspected to be arson by tramps. Kuhn carried 150 dollars insurance. Wilson's loss was total with all contents burned.
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Refund offered if it fails. Box features E. W. Grove signature and costs 25 cents.
Three Otterville men arrived drunk, took horses from Thomas livery, and fought with night caretaker Edward Dirck who armed himself with a pistol. Dirck was wounded as he attempted to defend himself. the gun failed to fire. Police arrested Marion Lylas after a struggle leaving a hat behind. two others fled, with Lylas later fined for intoxication and re-arrested on assault with intent to kill.
Mrs Harriett M Slane aged 72 died at 10 50 this morning at her son M T Slane 914 West Fifth Street after a long illness with bowel trouble. She was born in England and had lived with her son Frank in St Louis until his wife M T Slane died here about eighteen months ago. Survived by sons M T Slane Frank and John of San Antonio Texas all present at death. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm from Sacred Heart Church Father Neiberg officiating. Pallbearers not yet chosen flowers requested omitted.
Messerly and Hoff attend a Republican meeting in Stokely. Hon C C Kelly and H J Dow are scheduled to speak tonight.
Geneva Arnold and Birdie Prewitt, colored, were fined $1 and costs in Judge Rogers' court today for lewd conduct. In default of payment they went below.
County Clerk Gray today commissioned Wilson as a notary public. The ceremony formalized his appointment in the county clerk's office.
Public sale of high grade Montana horses scheduled for Saturday October 18 at the old Hinsdale barn. Auction begins at 1 o'clock. E. W. Stevens listed as organizer.
Ordinance 484 of Sedalia Missouri updates license taxes for billiard table owners and managers to seven dollars fifty cents per table per six months, and five dollars per six months for tent bowls alley pigeon-hole pool bagatelle or Jennp Linn table operators. Repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after passage and mayoral approval on October 8 1902.
The German Day executive committee met to cancel the full festival due to rain but decided to host a ball on October 23 for the German days benefit. Weather for that evening is expected to be rainy.
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