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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
A report claims Democrats would distribute tickets to applicants at the Kansas City convention as the party’s approach. General Grosvenor allegedly noted Republican planks were stolen, questioning whether it was grand or petit larceny and implying the platform now feels like a trivial sum to him.
The piece laments merchants arguing for fair trade yet neglecting to patronize local manufacturers. It cites cigar makers as an example of underutilized city-produced goods and urges honoring the golden rule to boost home industries and employment.
The article argues no Negro should expect Republican support and cites a state constitution provision from the late Oregon election. It states that free blacks and mulattoes residing in the state at adoption are excluded, with penalties for those who move them in or harbor them, enforced by public officers and the legislative assembly.
In Keytonville Missouri June 28 Dava Chrisman Forest Wilson and Frank Clark were declared innocent of rob bery of John Roges near Lagonda over 2500 dollars. Joseph and Arthur McSparren were arrested and Joseph confessed implicating Dr J S Vandeventer who was held to the grand jury in 1500 bond. A separate dispatch from Che Foo June 21 reports Vice Admiral Seymour's courier reaching Tien-Tsin after Seymour's forces were harassed by Chinese forces and could hold out for MeEre days with 68 casualties noted.
A Kansas City press committee asked Willam J. Bryan to attend the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City. Nebraska delegates urge a speech after nominating, and have planned a possible special train from Lincoln. Bryan has not announced a final decision and may stay away.
A Winterset banker recounts a carpenter delaying work due to diarrhea. He notes that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cured him after one dose, purchased at local druggists J. & Curry Gast's Pharmacy and Dr. Burke's Wast Side Drug Store, and the carpenter returned to work.
Reports say powers no longer represented in Pekin and diplomats possibly held as hostages. Seymour's column near Wen-Tsin fought enemy forces within eight miles. US forces including Ninth Infantry from Manila and Sixth Cavalry under Chaffee prepared to sail for China.
Washington report states that Minister Wu’s passports will be issued soon as the departure of diplomatic representatives from Vokin is linked to the Taku forts bombardment. Health of children influences custody outcomes and a vermifuge advertisement ends the piece.
The M K T offers excursion tickets from Kansas City on July 7 8 and 9 to Texas with prices to Denison Sherman Wichita Falls Gainesville Dallas Fort Worth 12 Waco 13 Temple Delton Taylor 14 Houston Galveston 15 and return valid ten days with stopovers. One way tickets available on selected dates at $2 less than excursion rates. James Barker General Agent.
A humorous column contrasts love and fishing skill, lampoons women’s buying sprees, and mocks outfits. It cites a New York Press quip on a rainbound scene and ends with a Moberly husband’s tardy return and a sly clock gag about a dollar fifty clock.
The man killed by Officer Hughes is identified as H. I. Ward of Lamar, son of Captain K. G. Ward. Ward pursued Imma Duerr, 17, dragged her from her doorway. a bystander rescued her. Ward, found asleep, ran when ordered to surrender and was shot. No coroner's jury exonerated the officer.
Berlin reports the German Government will strengthen its China force by about 6000 volunteers. The notice mentions pressing issues including infant mortality and a call for timely actions to protect vulnerable lives amidst the wartime situation.
The piece argues that children are both fanciful and matter of fact, shaped by education. It notes imagination aids charity and reverence, but cautions against ignoring a child’s natural bent toward science and concrete observation. It cites Huskin and Lowell to illustrate imagination in action through tangible reality.
M Cordier a cautious Paris merchant fell for a prank by a ventriloquist phantom who demanded 100 francs for masses. The ghost, revealed as a habitual swindler, was caught after Cordier’s son returned from Tonquin and helped trap the intruder in Cordier’s flat. Police later identified the ghost as a wanted con artist.
A dispatch from Admiral Kempf reported to the Navy Department that the Pekin force with foreign ministers and relief column had entrenched eight miles from Tien Tsin. The message conveyed fear of massacre and ongoing siege as forces maneuver near the region.
Albert Holt junior died yesterday at 5 50 pm from stomach congestion at 529 North Morley Street. Funeral services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at the residence with burial in Oakland Cemetery. The bereaved parents, Albert and Stella Holt, express sincere sympathy.
Mrs. Zack Medley of the east side held the winning number 1923 and receives a rubber-tired phaeton from Feldenheimer Bros. She will be the envy of her neighborhood when seen driving the new turnout.
A sensational patent medicine advertisement claims Bitters purifies blood and treats cezoma tons ulcers boils and sores while boosting digestion and strength. It promises to relieve long illnesses and improve eye and lung health with a trial offer of 60 cents from Dr Burks's East Side Drug Story at 3104 Feed Street.
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