29 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
1
Special to The Sentinel. Auburn N Y Oct 29 The assassin of President McKinley was electrocuted at 7 A.M. The cowardly killer was carried to the chair and died unrepenant and void of opportunity to speak. Twenty six witnesses attended the execution including priests officials and reporters.
The body of Leon Czolgosz will be buried in the cemetery attached to Auburn prison after his brother relinquished family claims. Warden J Warren Mead authorized burial in accordance with New York law with no part of the remains to be given to any person or society. Witnesses John A Sleicher and George E Graham attested.
Miss Eva Heath hosts a social evening at her home at Tenth and Engineer. Mrs. Frank Grubbs entertains guests at Mrs. D. J. Temple’s home in compliment to Miss Smith Parrish of Springfield Missouri. Eight couples plan a card club at Miss Alydia Beal’s home. Sorosis met with Mrs. T P McCluney. reports on Federation of Women's Clubs meeting were given. Longan's laundries advertises blankets as the best in the city. A reported marriage said to have occurred in Kansas City three weeks ago.
Editor Joe Goddard of Tipton Times reports a rich lead quarry opened in Tipton with many farmers involved and few landowners caught unaware. Miss Lizzie McMurdo, a dressmaker, married three weeks ago in Kansas City to Clarence Sutters, a railroad brakeman. they plan to reside there after joining him. Dow Drug offers a guaranteed 25c imported tooth brush with free replacement if bristles wear out.
Officer Ramsey retrieved James Anderson, colored, wanted for robbing Huyssen and Holm's store. He was arrested at his mother's home in Kansas City after a hearing before Justice Smith. An overcoat tied to the theft was found at the home. Anderson says he bought it and can prove it with Arthur Ambles, who denies knowledge of the matter. He is held for criminal court.
Fragments describe the Fortuna lead and zinc find near Tipton Missouri, with mining crews at the Fortuna shaft and nine shafts in the district. Investors flood the area, land prices rise, and local farmers risk selling parcels while others lease land for mining profits. The Fortuna mine employs fourteen with seven tons of lead produced this morning.
The Denver Times notes Adm Dewey’s poised presence and sharp listening as evidence in the Manila cable cut case supports his fairness. Attendants Benham and Ramsey, and lawyer Rayner influence cross questioning. Witnesses Taylor and Higginson testify honestly, with Jere Wilson’s loss felt by spectators.
Warrensburg High School football team aims to schedule a contest on their grounds with the Missouri Tigers. Miss Lucille Brown hosted a gathering of friends last night honoring several visiting ladies.
A Missouri-born editor’s thirteen year ascent from printer’s devil at Boonville Topic to president of the National Editorial Association is recounted. Walter Williams, 36, led the Missouri Press, edited the Herald at Columbia, and ran the Daily State Tribune and Country Editor while serving as a public school board president and university curator. He balanced journalism with civic duties and church work, teaching a 300-member Sunday school class.
The capital prepares for winter debutantes led by Miss Roosevelt and Miss Anna Ewing Cockrell, daughter of a Missouri senator. Mrs. Roosevelt greets friends at the White House as the season’s social life buzzes with activity. A local store anecdote recalls a cigar buyer seeking the Blank cigar, highlighting small-town charm.
Longman Green publishes a new book on the China war by Geo Lynch. It presents the Empress Dowager in a favorable light and asserts the Chinese point of view deserves broader consideration. Lynch adds critique of the relief expedition forces at Pekin.
Judge Alexander Graves of Lexington stopped in the city on his way home from St Louis. He met Pettis county bar members and said he has received high encouragement in his Missouri supreme court race. He noted a strong following at the convention and described his legal practice as large and lucrative statewide.
The late game law sets hunting seasons for deer October 1 to January 1 and small game August 1 to January 1 including wild turkey, quail and other species, with waterfowl October 1 to April 1. Nets and traps are illegal, hunting at dawn or after dusk prohibited, selling hunted game banned for five years. Fines range from 25 to 100 dollars. Buyers share liability with sellers.
Hogan's Alley will be the attraction at Wood's on the 31st of October. This production is a laugh from one end to the other. The specialties are all up to date, spicy, and refreshing. A number of pretty girls insure an exciting time for lovers of the undraped extremity. The leading part is Joe Flynn, whose abilities as a fan-maker are above par.
A fire alarm was raised last night after a flue burned out at 207 East Sixth Street. Fire engines responded, no damage occurred, but the neighborhood was greatly frightened. A boarding house resident carried a heavy trunk down the stairs in the scare. Mrs Meriwether and two children left for Bedalia Warrensburg yesterday.
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