17 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
1
Fort Scott Kansas reports former Sedalia Capital editor General Rice is a passive candidate for Kansas World’s Fair commissioner. Governors Stanley and Bowersock quarrel over his candidacy amid factional support, postmaster bets, and senatorial ambitions.
The Spot Cash Grocer J. M. Cain announces a five percent daily discount to reduce stock before invoicing. Customers are urged to visit the West Main shop, contactable by phone for orders and details.
J W Marsteller of the Missouri Bureau of Mines writes to the World's fair management about a cave near Cole Camp. The circular chamber stands twenty feet high and 28 feet in diameter, with walls coated in baryte and speckles of iron pyrites that gleam like burnished gold under constant water contact. Long calcite stalactites hang from the roof, presenting a striking natural feature.
The assassin of President McKinley, Leon Czolgosz, is indicted for first degree murder and declines to answer questions. Eminent lawyers appointed to defend him. Arrangements for his arraignment today and funeral plans underway. Mrs McKinley is bearing up but friends fear she may collapse on reaching home.
The Monday night session led by Mayor Babcock adjourned early out of respect for President McKinley. Resolutions were adopted mourning the president and a body attendance planned for memorial services. little other business was transacted.
A notice from Buffalo urges attendance at the German Day event at Liberty Park on Wednesday September 25.
After an elopement plan, Jesse Trindle and Minnie Waterfield fled to New Franklin where they wed with a squire's blessing. Minnie hailed from a prominent Howard county family, and the groom is praised for his character. The couple will reside in Boone county. The notice ends with an advertisement for Sedalia Steam Laundry.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company reports 1901 gross earnings of 15.4 million with net receipts of 4.27 million and surplus of 799 thousand. Mileage increased by 257 miles via extensions and consolidations as President Rouse forecasts favorable business despite drought and cotton concerns.
Fine line of new society stationery in assorted tints highlights latest swellest novelties. See our new silk paper in tablet form offered by Dow Drug Company at Sec ond and Ohio.
The article reports the remains of President McKinley being carried to the capitol at 11 o clock with the Marine Band playing his favorite hymn. A large crowd shows sadness and Mrs McKinley is unable to attend while Dr Rixey and others provide care as she is very feeble.
In Warrensburg a group of African American residents have organized a law and order league amid community tension linked to the Bessie Francis incident. Community leaders urge calm as local crime concerns rise.
An editorial piece condemns violent theft and urges lawful actions. It contrasts personal crime with building trust to endow a college and honor a park monument while warning against taking grain or cornering markets. The text ends abruptly with garbled lines.
Hogan and Brownfield shipped last night to St Louis 120 head of fine black cattle fed by Ott Petty. The purchase price was 5.50 dollars per cwt. The cattle were mostly Mr Petty s own raising and were all a handsome lot.
A man sustained a severe back sprain after a pan of his engine toppled at Greenwood Saturday. He was taken to a hospital in Kansas City for treatment.
Washington remarks greet Roosevelt inaugural pledge to continue McKinley policy while forming a new cabinet. New York traders respond with a strong Wall Street rally, signaling hopeful financial outlook.
The social planned for tomorrow evening at William Rupert's home 503 South Engineer Street is postponed to next Pacsten evening. It will now be held in the Assembly hall on Ohio Street.
Among those leaving Monday for Columbia to attend the state university were Charles Rodes H. H. Freeman Roy Dalby and Frank Hobart. Miss Laslie Brent of Stokley is visiting friends and relatives here.
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