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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
4
The Sentinel of Sedalia Missouri proclaims itself the official paper with post office transmission details and publication schedule noting evening editions except weekends and Sunday morning editions.
The Sentinel notes German Day events at Liberty Park highlighting the German community in Pettis County. It praises their historical frontier settlement and current prosperity, while linking European affairs to a Vienna Times summary of Franco Russian relations and defensive treaties among France Russia and Germany.
M. H. Fulton of Bucyrus Ohio, longtime Postal Telegraph and Cable manager, has reported the assassinations of three presidents. He was night operator in Allegheny when Lincoln was shot, day operator in Bucyrus for Garfield, and with the Postal Telegraph network in Bucyrus when McKinley was killed.
A prominent New York woman inspires many to wear a mourning badge for thirty days honoring the president's memory. The Daughters of the American Revolution also wear a miniature flag on the left breast for the same period. The piece asserts broad sympathy for Schley in the naval controversy and honors frontline command over mere presence in camp.
American business teams press into England in a bold commerce push. Trade delegates from major firms arrive in London to expand markets and promote cross Atlantic ventures amid growing economic ties.
Advertisement proclaims relief for weak digestion and indigestion through digestion normalization. It asserts cures for constipation biliousness nervousness liver and kidney troubles and promotes sound sleep. It also claims prevention of malaria fever and ague.
A C Secrest, once a shoe salesman, was jailed for defrauding a California bank of 150 dollars with a bogus check. He operated in Sedalia and other cities, victimizing many young women, and used fake overdrafts to obtain money by false pretenses. He was arrested in Colorado Springs at The Antlers hotel after passing a check signed by Mrs M M Secrest trustee.
A New York syndicate is negotiating for control of one of the nation’s largest insurance companies. Bessie Francis is alleged not to have written a letter sent to the Kansas City World. An anarchist press exclusion from the Czolgosz trial indicates the country’s growing intolerance of anarchists.
Elihu Root, secretary of war, pledges to be premier in fact in the Roosevelt cabinet. He and the president are close both personally and politically.
A proverb says the man whose comfort rests on weather will soon wish for his summer wages as idleness ends. This item notes a reflection on changing seasons and labor expectations.
Swedish monarch King Oscar weighs sending a son to represent Sweden at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in a bid to showcase national ties and diplomacy.
Report notes a reciprocity agreement with Cuba may be pursued soon if President Roosevelt’s policy ideas are carried out.
Sedalia Court No. 39 of the Tribe of Ben Hur was organized Tuesday night at the I O O F hall with 102 charter members. Officers elected include Past Chief Mrs Rosa F Frick Chief J H Johnson Judge H De Lamater Teacher Mrs Helen Lister Scribe W J Mills Keeper of Tribute Joseph Paradis Captain W G Hemphill Guide D M Rodecker and two K of O G officers Maggie M Moore and J A Goodfellow Medical Examiners and a Board of Directors with terms from one to three years. Regular meetings will be held every Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall.
An American is appointed to lead a Russian dental school, marking a notable cross border leadership move. The appointment places an American professional at the helm of a prominent Russian institution.
Special to The Sentinel reports New York on September 25 that weather is favorable and preparations are complete for the yacht races tomorrow with little betting activity.
Annie M. Hogan of Sedalia Missouri confirms receipt from the Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur of one thousand dollars for her late husband James B. Hogan. She praises W. C. Roe State Deputy and Supreme Court officers for prompt handling and notes the delay in forwarding death proofs. Dated September 24, 1901.
Washington The Schley case moves rapidly under Hon I Raynor who has led the defense since Judge Jerry Wilson's death. Chief Engineer Claxton testified that the Texas engines were reversed in two minutes within an hour after the engagement began.
Bard's Jewelry Store advertises umbrellas at half price. The sale highlights discounted silver handles and compact travel umbrellas available while supplies last.
John O. Fischer, the socialist leader, told a Sentinel reporter that claims arch ism and socialism are related show misunderstanding of socialism. He said ethics of socialism and church ethics are identical and that a convention room in town would be sought for a gathering.
A brief note thanks customers for their patronage at Arlington Pharmacy signaling continued service and appreciation.
Buffalo officials say relatives may view the condemned man after sentence is pronounced. The arrangement allows family members to visit after the court has handed down the verdict in the case involving Czolgosz.
Thomas S. Meyers, a Rock Island passenger brakeman, was instantly killed at midnight in Topeka Kansas. His head and arm were severed by train wheels after he supposedly fell from the front end while trying to reach the rear. Meyers had lived in Sedalia and recently worked out of Kansas City. he claimed to have married just hours before his death.
Two ounce packages priced at five cents each are touted as the best in the world. The notice also advertises old papers for sale at the office.
Legal notice advertising money to loan on farms and business properties in unlimited quantities. Announces yearly interest with reasonable terms and invites inquiries before closing or renewing loans. From R. A. Higdon attorney at law located at 103 Katie Building.
High quality material, accuracy and promptness in our dealing has made this store a valuable reputation. Arlington Pharmacy continues to emphasize dependable service and trustworthy pharmacist staff in the local community.
Price our new wool and wash dress goods. Fall and winter stock now on hand. Carl A. Guenther at 310 Ohio St offers five to six hundred pairs of glasses from the Taylor stock at 50c on the dollar. ARLINGTON PHARMACY at 508 Ohio St delivers goods on request. Red Cross Ball Blue advertised as a happiness tip while Bogar's at 317 Ohio promotes new fall hats.
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