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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1900
Page
4
The Sentinel announces E. W. Stevens as a candidate for mayor of Sedalia subject to the Democratic nomination.
John J. Lowry announces his candidacy for the office of treasurer of Pettis County subject to the action of the Democratic primary or convention.
The speaker links stamp licking to support for Mark Hanna and the Republican ticket of McKinley, with Taylor of Kentucky and emphasis on imperialism militarism and assassination, suggesting a confident forecast for the party’s future.
Last cotton year ending August 31 shows US production at 11,181,205 bales valued at 305,409,041 dollars. The increase over the previous year amounts to 291,548 bales.
Federal records show an average daily expenditure of $1,000 on tele graphic tolls over the last year. The data covers tolls between this country and pegprtesiant, indicating sustained spending levels.
A new gun said to possess remarkable penetration fired at 600 yards. A bullet pierced a horse placed obliquely to the line of fire, breaking all bones along the missile path. The report suggests such capabilities could soon resolve Sedalia's financial situation.
The International Tooth Crown Co. files suits nationwide against dentists for use of the tooth crown. Dentists organize in many cities to oppose the claims while some settle. Customers who had crowns fitted may also be liable to suits for infringement. Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Dr. L. E. Niles and L. L. Wooley of Springfield announce discovery of a daylighting gas. They claim a few dozen lights of their building could illuminate New York, and 300,000 candle-power would cost about fifteen cents. They urge Sedalia to invest a quarter's worth to brighten city affairs.
J. M. Ricketts of San Jose California recently received several thousand dollars for a fifth share of a patent on distributing postage stamps by the nickel in the slot method. A company has been formed to build a factory to manufacture the device. If a machine could be devised to lick and seal stamps, only Aguinaldo and money concerns would remain.
Kenosha Wisconsin common council approved an ordinance requiring posted habitual drunkards to have tin photographs attached to the posters. If the individuals cannot pay, relatives must cover the cost, and if no relatives exist the city bears the expense.
The article notes a new large sugar factory being built at Banes on Cuba's northern coast by United Fruit Co. It will process about 2000 tons of cane daily and sits amid the company’s vast 100000 acre land holdings.
The article lauds Ottmar Morganthaler, inventor of the typesetting machine, noting over $1,000,000 in cash payouts after perfection and a remaining stock sale of over $300,000 before his death. It highlights royalties to his heirs and criticizes legislative shifts affecting a shipping bill, arguing the amendments nullify the bill’s domestic shipbuilding benefit and describe the changes as robbery.
Thomas A. Edison leads a company that bought a vast desert tract in Dolores New Mexico based on his claim to have a dry extraction process that could recover 90 percent of gold from sun baked ore without water. If successful the Sentinel jokes he should also extract coins from delinquent subscribers.
Senator Teller of Colorado backs Philippine retention but condemns silencing critics. He argues MPs and senators must freely express judgments on public affairs without interference, noting relatives abroad face a brutal war and praising the right to criticise administrations.
The article argues the president has created a surge of major and brigadier generals in the regular army, with 42 appointments in under three years. It claims 27 retired, 2 or 3 dead, 12 remaining, suggesting promotions via retirement to clear space for new appointees. It contends war needs did not justify these moves and warns of growing opposition.
The article states Senator Blackburn of Kentucky will be seated regardless of Acting Governor Taylor signing credentials. It notes the legislature elects a senator and the governor only certifies the election, with precedents like Florida in 1891 where a transcript of the joint session sufficed to prove election and led to sworn seating after committee approval.
The text notes McKinley’s hesitation to deploy U S troops to Kentucky due to fear of political consequences. It quotes the constitutional authority allowing use of troops in insurrection on application by state government or legislature when available. The fragment mentions broad constraints and possible misgivings about executive action.
Local rail note disputes Sedalia losses claim tied to Missouri Pacific changes. officials say payrolls did not drop. some families moved to Sedalia while others moved in. Upgrades from St. Louis to Kansas City boosted line speed to about 40 mph, shortening travel time to Sedalia. A Business Men's club committee will report at tonight's meeting.
The State Convention of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Companies of Missouri convened in the criminal court room at 10 am with delegates from numerous counties. An afternoon debate focused on excluding non incorporated companies, amid a growing financial report and credentials committee actions.
J McCart of Northwestern depot Appleton Wisconsin has devised an automatic safety appliance using the third rail block system. A locomotive brush connects with the third rail and a small engine battery powers a device that rings an alarm bell, cuts steam, and applies air brakes when a second locomotive enters the same block.
Charles Lathar, a carrier for the Wichita post office, visits Topeka to show Sante Fe officials a wheel on a pinion that turns without oil and with no heat. Lantharn’s model keeps 2000 revolutions per minute for hours, using a groove principle. If proven practical, the patent would be highly valuable.
The speed indicator carried by the new Brooks engines is a wonderful contrivance showing the rate of speed at the moment of operation. The description emphasizes its practical value and the device’s contribution to understanding performance.
The text describes moles becoming deadly when they quarrel, hedgehogs fighting to the death and sometimes eating the opponent, rabbits showing timid bravado yet delivering strong kicks, and robins becoming highly pugnacious to the point of allowing humans to handle them during clashes.
English postal authorities test a machine that stamps letters and cancels postage in one operation. The device resembles a slot machine and can be placed on streets or in post offices. A penny deposits triggers stamping and dropping the letter into a box with date and time. separate slots exist for each stamp denomination. If successful it could replace traditional stamps and cut postage costs.
Opening in November marks free rural mail delivery from 383 distribution points across forty states. Assistant Postmaster General Heath praises the system and foresees growth, while Fourth Assistant Bristow questions practicality. The $300000 appropriation for experiments is deemed insufficient for a conclusive test, yet all signs point to rural delivery becoming a permanent postal policy.
Paris is described as the cleanest city in the world with high daily cleanliness efforts. Morning routines and citywide practices are highlighted, noting substantial activity to maintain spotless streets.
Alpha Leach sues Charles A Leach. Rapid Transit and inventor E Mc Nayuton of Boston touts a bicycle railroad system to connect Boston to Fall River and later New York at unprecedented speeds. He cites patents and electric guide rails to claim safe, dustless long distance travel at 200–300 mph and city speeds near 100 mph.
The British Medical Times editor argues wireless telegraphy supports thought transference by brain waves. He compares Marconi’s energy transmission to brain activity, claiming the brain acts as a battery with nerve relays sending energy and signals that can be recorded by a receiver.
A hospital house surgeon argues that fear kills at least half of illness deaths. He cites cases where premonitions and nervousness influenced outcomes, including Russian criminals tricked into bed tests and two physicians using placebo blisters to test patient beliefs.
A 13 year old boy, Hober Scarborough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Scarborough near Powers Indiana, has limbs and hands the size of a six year old. His head measures thirty five and a half inches around, with brown hair across the scalp, and his right side shows partial analysis of a congenital condition.
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