29 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
1
A mysterious morning fire at T. J. Parish residence at the corner of Sixteenth and Lamine broke out around 5 o clock. The family awakened by a smoke smell, fire under the downstairs floor was contained after quick response by two fire companies with damage estimated at 75 to 100 dollars.
Report notes potential lawsuits against the city over damage claims tied to a WWAY closure at Jeff Ty. Citizens and officials weigh legal options as discussions continue about responsibility and remedies.
A farewell event for D. Hardy was held in De Soto with railway officials and city leaders in attendance. The dispatch notes Hardy’s upcoming October promotion to superintendent of the Missouri division of the Missouri Pacific and details other railroad personnel news and local incidents.
Reports from Warsaw and surrounding area describe rising lead and zinc prospects. Prospectors Stephens Wheeler Tegler and James P. Davis report promising mineral finds, with many claiming potential rich returns as shafting continues near Melton Mines and Cole Camp. Dozens of claims are staked and miners are flocking to the districts seeking pay dirt.
William D. Steele formally announces his candidacy for Congress in the Seventh district. Born near Windsor and raised there, he has spent most of his life in Sedalia Pettis County where he has distinguished himself as prosecuting attorney.
Fire officials probe a basement fire blamed on rubbish left by children as eight rooms house insured for 1000 dollars sustains minor damage. Investigators pursue clues about the Igenfritz building fire and syringe link while city and constables seek positive leads. Citizens rally behind Mayor Grimshaw amid fair disruptions and potential damage suits against the city over the Seda lia midway and poor Jefferson City pavement.
Joe Patchen defeats John R. Gentry in a two heat match at Sedalia with margins of under a length and a length and a half. Patchen's times set a fast year mark on Sedalia tracks. De Soto hosts a farewell reception for Mr. Hardy with officials and citizens in attendance at the Opera House.
Justice Rogers sent Chas King and Will Wylie to jail after a three cornered brawl last night that left John Blasingugh assaulted with rocks and fists. West Witcher made the arrests.
Investigation continues into the cause of a party left at Katy depot when the train bound for Clinton, Ai, pulled out. Miss Amanda Archer, now in Santa Fe, N. J., reports she is improving and writes home about the situation.
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