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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1905
Page
2
An item listing multiple offices and offices in Sedalia Missouri including the Bentind Newspaper Co. and handling of mail at the post office. References to President Editor and business manager roles plus a note on telephone lines and class mail.
A story from Omaha alleges a coordinated effort to discredit William Jennings Bryan in Nebraska by purchasing and creating newspapers to wage an education and influence campaign. Backers include Jimmy Eckles Paul Morton Thomas Ryan and Edward Clyahy. Editor E R Brown of Hastings allegedly leads the movement. They claim national figures back the plan, but observers doubt its viability. Bryan is seen as too strong for such tactics and would endure regardless.
The article notes Otto Young, a Chicago Fair multimillionaire, retires at 60 to pursue horses as a hobby. It discusses the rarity of early retirement by the rich and warns that pursuing side interests can distract from money making, yet suggests other diversions might ease aging in business.
Secretary of Agriculture cites crop report manipulation linked to chief statistician salary as proof higher pay for honesty might deter graft. The argument extends to Congress and bank officials, asserting higher pay could curb temptations and scandals.
The text argues that a man worth $5000 a year should earn that full value rather than be confined to $3500. It claims honesty cannot be bought with extra pay and that many men remain honest at $3500 despite warnings of corruption, emphasizing justice in compensation.
The Sedalia council on August 7 1905 resolved to install curbing along Lamine avenue from a point 60 feet south of Sixth Street to the north building line of Severn Street and publish the resolution in the Sedalia Evening Sentinel for seven insertions. J Babcock mayor and city clerk BAKER sign the approved document.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 14 Several hundred Epworth League members gathered at Island Park for the state convention described as the most successful yet in the territory with meetings opening this morning.
A council resolution orders removal of wooden and defective sidewalks on Jefferson Street, Pettis Street and Hurley Street. Property owners must replace with brick, stone or concrete within 30 days or the city will issue contracts and tax bills to cover costs. Passed August 7 1905. Mayor approval followed on August 7 1905.
The Sedalia Missouri city council resolutions condemn sidewalks on both sides of Sixth Street from Marvin to Babcock, on the north side of Seventh Street from Marvin to Engineer, on the east side of Marvin from Sixth to Fifth and from Broadway to Fifteenth, and on the east side of Washington Avenue from Eleventh to Twelfth, with abutting property owners affected.
The Sedalia Missouri city council resolves to curb the east side of Lamine avenue from Fifth Street to the north building line of Sixth Street and the west side from the south alley line to forty feet south, directing removal of obstructions and related steps.
A Sedalia Missouri city resolution declares necessity to curb both sides of Ohio avenue from Ninth to Eighteenth street with concrete curbing. Plans filed with City Clerk and City Engineer, curbing to follow established lines and grades, published for seven insertions in Sedalia Daily newspaper August 14 1905.
LA August 14 The Times reports Walter Scott the Death Valley Scotman arrived in Los Angeles after breaking the LA Chicago railroad record and declares another 56 hour run from LA to New York in October. He started in June with 27000 and says he has brought back 100000. He spent much of the winnings at the Hollenbeck bar and deposited a large draft at the National Bank of California.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Lara five Honey and Tar as a safe nonopiate cough syrup. It claims effectiveness for coughs colds croup whooping cough and more with a pleasant taste suitable for children and adults. Sold by W. H. Bard Drug Co.
Percy J. Luster formerly supervised Cumberland Telephone in Guthrie Kentucky, disappeared July 29, and his wife was found dead with a bullet wound. In Ogden he was arrested with a revolver in his coat pocket, overpowered before use, and he admitted his identity but refused to discuss the case stating he did not kill his wife.
Foley's Kidney Cure claims to restore kidney and bladder health and to cure diseases from disordered kidneys. Sold by Arlington Pharmacy with advertised health benefits.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference white items with cross bias and large two-ounce packages from grocers. Details are garbled and no clear event or entities emerge.
Portland an Aug 14 Lewis family day at the exposition draws Lewises from across the United States and Canada for a grand reunion. Two Lewis organizations the Lewis Society and Loyal Lewis Season plan meetings and a committee will visit Tennessee to decorate Meriwether Lewis grave.
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Fuse a powder. It cures corns bunions smarting hot swollen feet At all druggists and shoe stores sec.
The twenty sixth New York Volunteer Veterans Association holds its annual reunion in Yorkville N Y on August 14 at Colonel Wetmore’s home. A morning meeting at Post Bacon Hall precedes an afternoon reception at the Wetmore residence and an evening camp fire concluding activities.
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