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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
2
The Sedalia Sentinel lists subscription rates with daily, weekly, and mail postpaid options. It notes Sedalia Mo as the posting location and identifies the Sentinel Newspaper Co. as the official paper for the city.
A Missouri editorically critical piece targets Henry W. Rogers at the Standard Oil investigation led by Attorney General Hadley. The column denounces Rogers as arrogant and smug, calls Hadley’s questioning brave, and suggests public backlash will intensify as the inquiry proceeds.
Wichita Eagle notes the murder of Idaho former governor Frank Steunenberg and the broader danger to state leaders from anarchist violence. The piece argues rulers cannot be safe without lawful restraint and calls for punishing the crime to vindicate the law.
The article discusses J. Ogden Armour's defense of the private freight car system, tracing its origins to Phillip D. Armour and Hammond of Detroit. It notes early crude designs caused derailments, Armour funded development, and the rise of refrigerated meat and fruit cars enabling year round access to fresh fruit nationwide.
The Armour company operates 12,000 private freight cars with splits across California and Michigan. Armour notes rate reductions over the past decade of 25 to 55 percent and argues the private car system benefits fruit growers and the public, while critics blame middlemen and fruit commissions for reduced profits.
A misc trade note describes yellow clothes as unsightly and promotes keeping them white with Med Cross Pali Blue. It mentions grocers selling large two ounce packages for 5 cents.
At a stockholders meeting of the Missouri Waiter Light and Traction Company in Nevada Arthur L Crandall a former Sedalian was ousted from the secretary post The rest of the text promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claiming instant relief for piles sores cuts and boils and notes it is sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
Jake Bauer the fielder has accepted terms with the Toronto team in the Eastern league and will leave early spring to fulfill the engagement. The move marks a clear step in his professional baseball career with a Canadian organization.
Mrs Arthur Bratt of Amherstburg Ontario writes that Dr Pierce advised her to take his Favorite Prescription during pregnancy. She says it eased labor pains, improved her health after delivery, and left her baby boy strong at four months old. Dr Pierce’s Pellets cure constipation.
A juror in a high profile case was kept unaware of his mother's death as the judge insisted on strict courtroom decorum. The decision underscores ongoing debates about fairness and transparency in judicial proceedings.
Philadelphia January 10. Kept ignorant of his mother's death juror Gore remains on a jury in the Hill city contracts case. Judge Audenried prohibits learning of burial or funeral details until verdict or jurors discharge, stating justice may be hindered. Gore's wife pressed to allow contact but the juror will not be told.
The play has drawn dramatic audience acclaim this season. Notable cast includes Miss Margaret Bennett who for three years played Mrs Leslie Carter's role in The Heart of Maryland, Miss Hope Latham, Mr Thomas Coffin Cooke, Mr William Cullington and Miss Dorothy Crane.
A claim that Fofey's Kidney Cure can secure relief from kidney or bladder trouble is sold through Arlington pharmacy.
Five dollar reward offered by Thiebes Stierlin Music Co for arrest or information leading to the arrest of those responsible for damaging the property.
Preliminary steps are reported toward carving a ship canal through the New Jersey peninsula. The plan envisions a water route to improve eastern shipping, with officials evaluating routes and environmental impacts as discussions move forward.
A proposed canal would cut through the New Jersey peninsula between the Hackensack and Hudson rivers, adding about seven and a half miles of harbor frontage to New York and creating a direct water link to Newark. The project, backed by Rep. Wiley and New Jersey interests, could begin in spring with an estimated engineering cost of 350,000, making it a low cost for a major channel.
A promotional blurb touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care as digesting and converting all foods into tissue-building blood. It claims relief from sour stomach belching heartburn and indigestion and notes it is palatable and strengthening. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
The Lacy act of May 25 1900 governs imports of injurious birds and mammals. In five years to June 36 1905 authorities issued 1591 permits for 1006964 birds chiefly canaries 2846 mammals 38 reptiles 13 egg permits for game birds with 402 consignments inspected. Seven mongooses 54 flying foxes one kohlmeise 15 blaumeisen two starlings refused entry and six keas refused at Honolulu. Resolved to use Maltby MCCO Coffee Buster Brown.
An engineer describes buttercups and daisies beside railway lines worldwide. He notes rails run endlessly through meadows bright with white and yellow flowers in India, central Asia, and Brazil.
The verse declares mother has quit housework while others work, promising wash services from Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry located at 116 and 118 Lamine street in Sedalia. Phones 154. The add features humorous rhymes urging customers to send their washing to Longan's.
Memphis report details Colonel Maxwell of Louisiana importing Italian families to work on cotton fields. Twenty one Italian families were brought last summer and proved valuable. He plans to fill every cabin, hoping Italian labor will replace Black workers, with similar moves anticipated in Tennessee and other Southern states.
The funeral for Mrs. Catherine Kast en was held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the M. E. church in Smithton. Rev. Meyer officiated. Attendees included Peter Brandt B F Sandfort and J H Sandfort of this city and Mrs J H Sandfort of Coffeyville Kansas.
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