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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
4
The text notes Charles M. Schwab paying 860000 for a new home and remarks on strike attitudes. It cites Mr. Bryan accusing Mr. Cleveland of breaking the Democratic party, and asks about Sampson’s role in Schley’s court of inquiry. It also reports on a Wetumka Alabama lynching verdict and its potential to curb mob murders.
Gov Jefferson Davis arrives in person at the Ark kansas state asylum and exposes that patients are fed bulk pork and hash instead of the funded breakfast bacon and beefsteak. His critics call it grandstanding, while supporters await measurable results.
Thoughtful Americans have long wished to divorce municipal from other elections. They argue questions should be decided on their merits rather than party alignment, though the grafting class favors one election day. Independent urban voters may push for complete separation of municipal issues from all politics.
With 17 million dollars already appropriated and several millions more anticipated, St. Louis aims to surpass Chicago's world record expo. The country has grown wealthier since 1893 and is willing to spend, giving St. Louis a strong chance to excel in Buffalo and Paris experiences. If it fails, it will blame itself.
Poem excerpt reflecting on enduring song and speech from ancestors. The speaker notes timeless themes and the old road's constancy, asserting that there is no new path and that love remains enough. From Century magazine, attributed to Charles Roswell Bacon.
Several African Americans driven from Pierce City by a recent race riot have hired attorneys and will pursue damages from Lawrence County for failing to disperse mobs and protect their burned homes.
Secretary Rippey notes 17 101 paid admissions to the State fair. The Humansville Retort recent issue runs Daniel in the Lying Den targeting H Clay Daniel and socialism labeled contemptible while discussing deportation of the dissatisfied element advancing revolutionary ideas.
Reverend Rompel delivered a farewell sermon at Lake Creek church after a conference in Lyona Kansas. He was recently named professor at Central Wesleyan College Warrenton. Rev Crepien of Arley Clay County will assume leadership of the Lake Creek congregation.
J. M. Turley of Stotesburg Vernon county enjoyed his Sedalia State fair visit. He praised the livestock exhibits and racing, noted heavy crowds despite showers, and warned drought hardships ahead in Southwest Missouri. He planned to return home Monday.
Special offer for Sedalia travelers as a single 1 dollar round trip to Kansas City on September 21 with a train departing Sedalia at 11 30 a m and arriving at 5 p m. The return leaves Kansas City at 10 30 p m Sunday night aboard a special train.
A special from St. Joseph Missouri reports a new automobile handcar built at Burlington shops. It will be put in service immediately by the roadmaster and telegraph line inspectors. The car resembles a standard handcar but is powered by a small gasoline engine and has been tried and found satisfactory.
Carl A. Guenther at 310 Ohio Street promotes a new jacket line with emphasis on style and fit. Local storefront notes fashion for the season with likely in store availability and display.
The Moniteau county fair starts today in California and runs for four days. Organized in 1858, it has been held annually except for two war years, offering a simple old-fashioned picnic atmosphere with a few exhibits.
Will Croesus and Lewis Lee of Beaman were arrested this afternoon by Officer Eckhoft on charges of drunken and disorderly conduct.
Judge Willis Franklin who was reported seriously ill at his home in Beaman is better today.
Schranz and Gilpatrick, ex Sedalia players, faced backlash after a Kansas City Sunday game between Bank of Commerce and Kansas City Athletic Club ended 7–0. Schranz caught for the bankers and Gilpatrick pitched for the Athletics amid charges of professionalism. The St Louis team lost 10–8 to Terre Haute in a Three I league matchup.
Train schedule note shows departure from Sedalia and arrival in Warsaw with northbound times 11 45 am 12 45 pm and 4 00 am for the next segment.
A Woman's Power continues tonight at Wood's Opera House with Frank McGlynn leading a strong company and lavish scenery. Next Wednesday features Colbion the European magician with magic and necromancy. Thursday presents the High Roller girls plus comedy for a varied program of entertainment.
J. B. Roe's Yellow Jackets defeated Bell's kid team 9 to 8 Sunday. Bell's seeks a rematch at Liberty Park Tuesday afternoon. Fort Scott baseball edged Joplin 17 to 7 at Athletic park with changes in pitching. Roach returns to town after East St Louis visit. Roxy plans to root for local squad.
Railway timetable lists Missouri Pacific routes with eastbound trains No 8 No 10 No 122 local freight No 72 arriving No 74 at 10 05 am No 198 local freight arriving 2 05 pm westbound No 73 depart No 71 depart 6 00 am 2 65 pm No 197 local freight depart 11 00 am 8 45 am 8 45 pm
The Medical Aid Association of America offers sickness and accident relief with medical services and medicines up to $80 per year and burial costs up to $100. Local manager E. H. Chap man handles details at rooms 225 and 227 Ilgenfritz building, Sedalia, Missouri, with home office listed as 220 New Ridge building, Kansas City.
M. D. Tuch broker announces new office at 124 West Third Street handling stocks grain and provisions with direct wires to Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange. Correspondent Cella Commission Co St Louis references Third National Bank Sedalia American National Bank Ft Smith Ark and Bell phone 101 Q. C. phone 200.
G W Ott a Katy streetcar conductor and his wife welcome a baby girl at their home 516 East Eleventh Street confirming a new family addition in the community.
Sedalia Typographical union No 206 met Monday evening and passed resolutions in memory of President McKinley and offered condolences. The brief action noted national mourning and pledged respect for the late leader.
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