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Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1900

Page

4

Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight and Sunday

Furnished by the chief of the weather bureau Washington D C fair tonight and Sunday moderate temperature.

Weather Bureau Washington, D. C

T W Bast Nominated as Pettis County Collector Candidate

Announcing T. W. Bast as a candidate for Pettis county collector subject to the Democratic convention or primary.

T. W. Bast Pettis County

Robly D Thatcher Files as Dem Candidate for County Treasurer

Robly D Thatcher becomes a candidate for county treasurer pending action by the Democratic Party of Pettis County. The filing status suggests party nomination procedures ahead in this local race.

Robly D. Thatcher Democratic Party of Pettis County

Missouri politics and civic notes of the day

The piece notes Democratic chatter on primaries and a possible Citizens ticket, calls out rich Missourian Rachel Lee Drummond with 564545.68 in stocks, mentions a Springfield chicken show, reports over 10 000 acres sold at Boonville land office in autumn, praises Champ Clark and West in Congress, observes Democrats seeking nominations, mentions Andrew Carnegie offering 25000 to towns for libraries, and cites Sedalia politics as a recurring dream of removing offices from politics.

Boonville

Boers Refuse Financial Help as Sympathy Resolutions Pass

Sympathy resolutions for the Boers pass but offer no aid funds. The Boers are unlikely to halt fighting and may cable their thanks for the gestures while rejecting financial support for wartime costs.

Rumor Flows on West Retirement and Hair Color Clue

The State Tribune notes a luring suspicion that talk of Senator West retirement three years early springs not from concern but to probe the color of his potential successor's hair.

State Tribune West

Bailey of Texas Contradicts Opposition to Bryan

Bailey of Texas disputes claims that he opposes Bryan He says his 1896 opposition was over personal views not in the Chicago platform and that he would oppose Bryan again if those views recur He declines to specify what the views are

Bailey Texas Bryan Brayn Chicago

Roberts Faces House Seat Ban Over Polygamy

A special committee reports Roberts living with three wives and six members favor preventing his admission. De Armond and Littlefield advocate admission followed by expulsion.

Roberts Congress DeArmond Littlefield

McKinley and the Oil Trust Masters

The speaker labels John D. Rockefeller as creator of Standard Oil and accuses him of wielding power through James Stilman as bank president and Lyman P. Gage as treasury secretary with ties to the oil empire. The piece questions how the public views those controlling wealth and influence.

McKinley John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company James Stilman Rockefeller Lyman P. Gage The Treasury

Sentinel invites citizens to submit opinions on city matters

The Sentinel states it respects two sides of every question and invites brief, pointed communications. It will offer an impartial hearing to citizen opinions on Sedalia’s governance and a citizens' ticket, requesting submissions early.

Sentinel Sedalia

Price Increases Hit Nails Iron and Steel

The Los Angeles Herald argues that excessive duties have driven prices up 100 to 200 percent on nails iron and steel and other goods. It says administration organs should reveal this to avoid being seen as partisan rather than patriotic. Consumers will doubtless find such reasoning hard to accept.

The Los Angeles Herald

Standard Oil Control of New York Banking Power

The Standard Oil Company banks in New York City hold 41.86 percent of total deposits and 39.90 percent of outstanding loans. Such a capital concentration gives a few men power over credit and currency, able to influence commerce as they demonstrated days ago.

Standard Oil Company New York City

Monopolies and Treasury Links Questioned

The passage argues that ruin is caused by profiteering and warns the administration in Washington partners with monopolies and with secretary Lyman Gage in Standard Oil banks, claiming this alliance prevents a cure.

Administration Washington Lyman Gage Secretary of the Treasury Standard Oil Banks

Statue of Daniel Webster Honored in Washington Gathering

In Washington this week a statue of Daniel Webster gifted by Stilson Hutchens was accepted by President McKinley, the cabinet, the supreme court and many congress members. Hutchens, once notorious in Missouri, is now noted as a philanthropist with a large fortune from linotype patents supporting this and other statue gifts to the capital.

Washington Daniel Webster Stilson Hutchens McKinley Supreme Court Congress Hutchens Missouri Franklin Washington City

Not a Cent. City Tax Increase Rebuffed

Voters rejected tax hike despite a library project led by Mr. Carnegie. Rev. J B Fuller and Hons G W Barnett J H Bothwell provided thorough explanation of the library building plan and its funding, urging a no increase.

Mr. Carnegie J. B. Fuller G. W. Barnett J. H. Bothwell Sedalia President Library Board Carnegie Geo. W. Barnett John H. Bothwell

Big anti inventory shoe sale at St. Louis Clothing Co

The St Louis Clothing Co announces a week long anti inventory shoe sale with prices cut from three to two fifty dollars for $3 and five dollar shoes to $3 50, including patent leather and enamel calf. Display in the south window highlights bargains.

Sentinel St. Louis Clothing Co

Republicans plan Missouri swing for McKinley ticket

A Washington dispatch notes leading Republicans plan to carry Missouri for McKinley and nominate former Missouri Lt. Governor Stanard as vice president to split the South. Henry C. Payne and Richard Kerens back the idea though Payne denies seeking the post. Ross Platt has yet to name a suitable candidate if the administration does not approve. Pettis County Democrats endorse W D Steele of Sedalia for Seventh District congressman.

Chicago Washington Times-Herald Missouri Henry C. Payne Milwaukee Richard Kerens St. Louis McKinley South Gov Stanard Payne West W. D. Steele Sedalia Pettis County

Suit to Recover 28000 and Real Estate Dispute Highlight

The item notes a suit to recover 28000 with details of a loan and boarding arrangement. It also reports Louis H Lohmeyer suing F E Hoffmann for 1460 01 over a St Louis real estate deal and title protection issues. A major California Missouri railroad injury case Beam versus Missouri Pacific is summarized with verdict for the railroad after defense by Judge Shirk.

California W. B. Beam Missouri Pacific Railroad Co Beam Shirk Sedalia Hazell J. W. Moore

August Flower: Old Time Cure Promises Broad Health

Advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the best medicine for indigestion biliousness and general malaise claiming it cleans the system regulates the liver improves nervous and organic action and cures headaches with a few doses. Sample bottles available at A. S. McGowans and Otis W. Smiths.

Green A. S. McGowans Otis W. Smiths

Reverend Whitham Named Pastor Between Columbia and Seattle

Rev. F. E. Whitham, former pastor at Green Ridge Congregational, agreed to take the pulpit at the Congregational church in Columbia, British America. He had gone to Seattle for a temporary posting, a stay extended to three years.

F. E. Whitham Green Ridge First Methodist Church Seattle Washington Congregational Church Columbia British America Whitham

What Do Children Drink Grain-O Offers Coffee Alternative

Grain-O billed as a nourishing grain drink for children replaces coffee. Sold by grocers at 15c and 25c, prepared to taste like coffee. Also notes Barrett's barn horse sale on 27th and a help-wanted ad for a good cook at 712 West Third Street.

Barrett West Third Street

Sedalia Masons Class of Instruction Leads Archie Campbell

The Sedalia Royal Arch chapter's class of instruction tonight will be in charge of Archie Campbell, noted as one of the best posted Masons in the state.

Sedalia Royal Arch Archie Campbell

Sedalia Man Checks Wagon Lumber Load for Ship to Yard

S. T. Johns of Sedalia spent the past week overseeing wagon lumber loading destined for his Sedalia lumber yard. He praises Monarch Laundry work.

S. T. Johns Sedalia Rockville Monarch

Job Printing Office For Sale In Sedalia

Old established good paying job printing office in Sedalia is for sale at a bargain with complete equipment including presses type and chases. Reason for selling is owner must devote attention elsewhere. Send inquiries to Printer care of the Sentinel. Financing available through Bailey and Smith at 108 West Third.

Sedalia The Sentinel

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Laugalin-Bro Ott’s Drug Store Ohio W. E. Poindexter Ohio Street 16Th Missouri Ane N. B Citizens Rachel Lee Drummond Springfield Champ Clark House Gage Senate Andrew Carnegie Kansas City Rolston George W. Barnett Special Public Library Guv. Stanard Kirk Louis H. Lohmeyer F. E Montreal New York John Kaiser JOB Office For Sale Bailey & Smith West Third J.M. Offield & Sons
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