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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
7
Walter T. Heber confessed before U S Commissioner Humphrey to using the mails for frauds that extended across the country. He lured victims with 25 cent offers of silk samples and oil photographs, compiling hundreds of photos and cash receipts from 25 cent to 3 dollar payments.
Chicago December 13 The entire operating department of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe road will be reorganized January 1 Four high offices will be promoted H A Mudge becomes general manager C F Pesseguie succeeds as general superintendent W C Nixon advances to general manager Gulf Colorado Santa Fe Avery Yarner moves to Chicago This follows the resignation of General Manager Frey.
Topeka Kansas December 13 Judge Hook of the Federal court discharged the restraining order against Newby Incandescent Mantle company of Kansas. The ruling ends the injunction in the case brought by the Welsbach Light company of Philadelphia and allows the Newby factory to resume operations. The decision marks a significant step in the infringement dispute affecting much of the commercial world.
Two men were killed in separate incidents in Washington yesterday. James Lee, a Black laborer, was shot by William Stump a white canal boat worker following a quarrel in Coopershop alley. Henry Bradley a 35 year old Black man died from a breast stab near Seventh and H streets with his attacker unknown.
Coroner Lloyd seeks warrants for William E Bremser and Martha A Willets over criminal negligence leading to the death of Mrs Lord E Bremmer who died without medical attendance. Bremser's wife was 24 and formerly Miss Backaiew of Little Rock Arkansas.
Snow blanketed Minnesota delaying rail service. A passenger train with two engines was stranded two miles east of Prosper and a freight train five miles east of Spring Grove remained snowbound. Mails ran up to 15 hours late as two feet of snow covered the level.
Washington December 13. The senate confirmed Kansas postmasters including J S Carpenter Council Grove J H Downing Hays C Hutchinson Wilson M E Long Belleville J E Stone Caney J S Stone Burrton A M Wasser Girard F J Brettie Ellis J B Boyer Baxter Springs H C Achenbach Clay Center all named in the official list.
The executive committee of the anti-trust conference announced a meeting in Chicago on February 12. The decision was made at a gathering last night.
News notes report the Kansas state grange gathering in Olathe with 50 delegates. Also, a New York meeting advances plans for an anti imperialist league in the city.
Knob Noster resident C. E. Culley returns after business. Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute made from grains with a mocha like color, sold 15c and 25c per package. Also notes on Mrs. A. P. May’s homecoming and various notices including cures for kidney disease and constipation, social visits, and Dr. Bell’s Anti Pain claims.
Dr D L La Verne claimsGrip Tab cures la grippe and colds in one day and relieves headache without affecting the head like quinine. Price 25 cents. At Aug Fleischmann’s Pharmacy corner Fourth and Ohio Sedalia Mo.
A compact classified row lists WAANTED for general housework at 522 W Sixth St and for SALE Great Dane pedigree puppies from Backman's Glass Blowers, with inquiry directions.
For SALE Singer sewing machine wagon and 1 bay pony inquire at Singer office. The Black Flag 2nd gig store offers highest cash price for household goods. Money loaned on goods stored. L F Mackey 113 West Main St. Hauling and freight services by transfer man. Helfert Raiffeisen open second hand store 115 West Main St. Buy and sell second hand goods and books. Want ads for rags iron copper brass bones bottles. Queen City Iron Yard 500 506 W Main St. tel 263. wagon call.
Wanted several bright and honest persons to represent us as Managers 1 in this and close by counties. Salary $900 a year plus expenses. Straight bona fide no more no less salary. Permanent position. office work conducted at home. Reference required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company Dept. 2 Chicago.
The Dominion Company invites trustworthy agents to sell William Harding travel literary work. Press touts the book as wonderfully complete and brilliantly written with lavish illustrations. A $100,000 reward fund is offered for sales, high commissions, 30 day credit, freight and duties paid, sample case free. Address Dept. V Chicago.
Peter Pehl's Wholesale House advertises a holiday sale of re owned whisky brands including 1891 Bond & Lillard 1890 Guckenheimer Rye 1590 Old Taylor 1892 Oscar Pepper and other fine old whiskies. Also promotes an unmatched stock of wines bottled goods and Anheuser Busch beers at 115 W 2nd St Sedalia.
The Sentinel announces readiness to perform various job tasks on short notice at the lowest prices with specific location at Corn er Fourth and Lamine.
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