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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented timetable lists times for trains including No 72 arriving 10 05 a m No 74 arriving No 198 local freight arriving 2 05 p m West Bound No 78 departing 6 00 a m No 71 departing 2 55 p m No 197 local freight departs 11 00 a m
The murder trial of Jessie Morrison for killing Mrs. Olin Castle at El Dorado, Kansas, features heated testimony from rival lovers. The defense theory suggests motive tied to love rivalry as the court weighs the evidence.
Announcement from 1844 founded magazine The Living Age offering free three month trial for new subscribers in 1901. Promotes inclusion of The Siege of the Legations by Dr Morrison and serials by Heinrich Seidel and Paul Bourget, noting detailed coverage of science politics biography art travel and public affairs.
The article rails at a rival’s downfall and hails Jessie Morrison’s alleged self defense, arguing for acquittal if she faced persecution. It lauds Sedalia’s growth since 1899, the state fair, new factories, and urges unity for a brighter future amid social reform and civic pride. It lampoons voting machines and mocks the old political machine.
A group threatens to divert the Colorado line toward Cole Camp but may be coaxed to Sedalia with a financial bonus. A telegram notes Purdue University President Stone plans to collect typical American locomotives in Lafayette. Idle locomotives are invited to be sent to Dr. Stone. Ferdinand Peck’s Paris expense account is cited as proof he is the original Peck’s Bad Boy.
Standards and Select reports oyster offerings at Boston Cafe with Blue Pants on the half shell style.
Sedalia lodge No 236 A F and A M will hold its regular annual communication and elect officers tonight at 7 o clock. Visiting Masons are invited to attend. G A Gold W M F A Sampson Secretary.
Two French balloonists at Vincennes pursued higher altitudes aiming for record heights. At 18 200 feet they felt headaches, at 20 150 feet one grew too ill to speak or reach oxygen, the other became paralyzed briefly. By 21 450 feet cold and ice filled their beards, at 22 400 feet they could barely open the valve. They recovered after oxygen. Earlier, Dr Berson reached 27 500 feet and Coxwell and Glassher 35 000 feet with one unconscious and the other barely opening the valve.
The aspiring writer, cited by the New York Sun, says publishers favor humor over wisdom and that he will shift from selling didactic works to exploring a different literary vein. He reflects on market demand and vows not to push unwelcome wisdom, aiming to write what readers want.
The Humane Society of Toronto faced strong opposition when it attempted to halt dog slaughter of rats, arguing cruelty laws do not apply to rats in the eyes of the law.
Advertisements in this column cost twenty five cents for three issues if they contain no more than thirty words.
The Monarch Laundry invites requests for blanket and quilt cleaning with its modern equipment. Careful housewives will be satisfied entrusting this work to us. Prices reasonable. Chas Van Antwerp, proprietor. Phone 183.
Employment ad seeking men with rig to advertise and introduce Monarch Poultry Mixture. Straight salary fifteen dollars weekly plus expenses. Apply with stamp to Monarch Mfg. Co. Sta. 108 Springfield Illinois.
Promote a large, financially solid company offering a straight salary of 936 dollars per year paid weekly with 23 dollars per day and guaranteed expenses. No commission, payments every Saturday, expense advances weekly. Apply Standard House Caxton Building Chicago.
A lap robe found near the corner of Fourth and Washington avenues last Wednesday evening is awaiting the owner. Inquiries should be made at this office to identify and reclaim the item.
Historical notice listing four downstairs rooms for rent with housekeeping furnishings. Describes a modern house with all conveniences and a close-in location. Proprietary contact to L. B. through the Sentinel office in Ingram.
Sedalia Piano House at 505 Ohio St offers sales and tuning with sixteen years of Sedalia experience. Pianos priced from cheap to fine, sheet music offered at personal prices, and latest music advertised as cheaper than ever.
John Foord of the American Asiatic Association explains the 2.0% disadvantage for British shippers seeking China markets as Pacific routes centralize traffic. He notes New York Shanghai distance via Suez is longer and that inland overland costs limit eastern shipments, with Pacific routes undercutting on price unless time or value matters.
The article notes September anniversaries of historic Maltese events including the 1565 siege raising, Roger of Normandy’s fete, and Malta’s long history of invasions. It mentions the 4 October 100 years since British blockade surrender and Malta as the island of St. Paul with local sites linked to his voyage and trials.
The Crow Indians of Montana, wheat producers with farms flocks and herds, have entered a contract with the United States to supply flour to the Cheyenne Indians. This marks the last government contract ever let to an Indian or blanket Indian of the mountains.
The stubborn resistance of the sultan keeps the western Moroccan cities without telegraphic connections, hindering fast communications and news transmission across the region.
The French government states it has liberated about 1,000,000 slaves in Madagascar over the last four years. The claim comes as part of ongoing anti slavery efforts and policy in colonial administration.
Paradoxical view notes Chinese is simple due to lack of inflectional rules yet difficult from mixing languages. It contrasts spoken form with written Chinese and comments on learners' views in Lippincott's Magazine.
A purchaser frets the suit is too large as he tries it on in the mirror. Abra ham Isaacs reassures him that once worn outside he will feel so large it becomes a perfect fit.
A miner injured an eye when a bottle of ammonia exploded while being shaken for a wasp sting. The incident illustrates how spirits of ammonia and wood alcohol can explode in hot weather, a fact not widely known.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills as a cure for kidney ailments with a free sample offer. The ad lists Sterling Remedy Co based in Chicago or New York as the source for the remedy.
The ballot has settled the question of the presidency. When it comes to settling the question of where the best location lies the piece mentions the peace maker viewpoint and hints at broader political discussion.
Unanimously elected committee invites shoppers to select Christmas presents from a broad stock. Morris chairs priced from 5.00 to 15.00, music racks and cabinets 2.00 to 20.00, parlor chairs 4.00 to 25.00, plus sideboards buffets dining chairs iron beds. North window lounge display and 10 percent reduction this week.
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