Empress Missing Provokes Nationwide Search Rumor
The country presses for the whereabouts of the man who claimed the sun had spots and grew colder, while debate swirls over where the real capital lies if the Empress does not return to Pekin.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
2
The country presses for the whereabouts of the man who claimed the sun had spots and grew colder, while debate swirls over where the real capital lies if the Empress does not return to Pekin.
The passage notes that Admiral Sampson and Captain Chad wick are to receive a portion of the prize money, indicating their theoretical entitlement to the rewards discussed.
The Platt amendment grants Cuba a voice in choosing locations for American coaling stations. The question remains what additional concessions Cuba seeks and how far its influence might extend over strategic naval assets and base agreements.
In a hypothetical scenario twin sisters Confidence and Mark Hanna guide economic fate. The question asks how Mark Hanna permitted Perry Heath’s bank to encounter trouble, implying a chain of decisions or influence linking Hanna’s actions to bank risk or downfall.
The remark notes potential political excitement in Ohio if both Foraker and Hanna secured presidential influence. It suggests a metaphorical buzz around their competing aims and the possible impact on state politics.
Lord Wolseley asserts the United States army is the finest in the world for its size and adds it could be the finest in size as well. The remark underlines a view of American military prowess and potential growth.
The Pittsburg Dispatch questions the wide wealth used to fund universities and suggests that less concentration of riches could help more young men afford higher education.
The scope of wireless telegraphy will be limited on land by tall buildings containing iron and steel. Marconi设备 on outgoing Atlantic steamships proved unsuccessful below the Battery as currents between transmitter and receiver were affected by metallic influences attributed to New York skyscrapers. Nature not yet ready to surrender all its secrets.
The Chicago Chronicle argues for more women doctors who will not sit in quiet offices awaiting patients. It notes medicine is a field largely open to women and cites census data indicating women’s emergence in the army and navy ranks.
The article argues for greater female entry into medicine and for a women’s society to visit and aid poor women and children. It links moral improvement to women’s professional and charitable efforts, noting poverty and sickness as forces degrading women and urging decisive, self supporting action by committed women.
An old drug advertisement from W. E. Bard Drug Co. touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a preventative laxative that keeps bowels in order without griping, implying easy digestion and regularity.
A garbled note reports a castor oil gusher in Oregon and hints at a vaseline swamp in Indian Territory. The text is unclear on details or confirmable events.
A short Manila item notes soldiers praising Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy. The ad promotes the product via Mizellaux Co and urges readers to ask their druggist for it with delivery by steamer ten gross.
A Kansas City man refused to write a check on Saturday to avoid postage, saying waiting until Monday would save the stamp. The item notes his frugal stance and timing for payment.
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. It emphasizes health benefits and urges readers to buy from druggists.
Fireworks explosion described as high explosive causing a rain of sparks near Candy Palace. No injuries reported and authorities urged caution at the scene.
Local ad lists two packs firecrackers available at Candy Palace for five cents each.
George Coman of 4518 Cotton Grove avenue won a verdict of 5000 damages against Thomas Collier for injuries from a “trick stairs” at a Quincy Street saloon. Judge Kavanagh remitted 4200, leaving 800. Coman said the stairs could be altered by a lever. he suffered a dislocated right shoulder. No defense was made.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and pleasant in effect, priced at 25 cents. A free sample is available at Mertz & Hale's and Otis W. Smith's drug stores.
A humorous note suggests Aguinaldo's capture credit might be claimed by various ranks who could form a grand lodge and possibly admit General Funston as an honorary member.
B F Mouser a druggist in Chetopa Kansas and Arlington Pharmacy advertise Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best sale in their stores claiming it cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble.
The naturalist notes the swiftest birds are the vulture and the English kestrel with speeds near or beyond 150 miles per hour.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve should be promptly applied to cuts burns and scalds to soothe and speed healing. Beware counterfeits and ensure you buy DeWitt's from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A Brookfield graduating student has accepted a position on the Burlington as assistant engine wiper, signaling an early start toward a brighter world.
An old patent medicine note touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic for lasting constipation relief. It mentions price and a promise of refund if the product fails to cure, appealing to readers to buy from druggists.
Si Watt of the Jefferson City baseball club is nicknamed Swat for his heavy hitting.
Advertising claims science links rheumatism to uric acid in blood and that Foley's Kidney Cure excretes it via kidneys. Promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a happiness aid and warns against imitation.
A speaker insists on leaving communications at a location named Farrij Three as the point for trade negotiations. The remark highlights a fixed trading practice and a preferred rendezvous.
A Macon observer writes about a recent Chariton River picnic along its banks last week. The piece notes simple scenery and local participants in a restrained, observational tone.
An advertisement notes that a dull complexion stems from inactive liver and bowels and promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gratifying remedy, cited by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
The editor announces a patent cherry feeder and says he is ready to receive cherries on subscription.
An Arlington Pharmacy ad touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach troubles, urging readers to try the product.
A resident near Queen City claims to have seen a snake about the girth of a man and thirty five feet long last Sunday. The report prompts local speculation on the man’s liquor source and the Sunday sighting.
Authorized dealers promise Banner Salve with a guarantee for tetter eczema piles sprains scalds burns ulcers and any open or old sore with druggists selling the product.
A短 fragment notes a gathering at FARRIS' for refreshments and mentions Dow Drug Co as a leader in soda water.
Bottled at the Distillery offering Pehl's Private Stock Aye eight years old packed four quarts per case at $3.00. Shippable to any address with return and cost coverage if not as represented. Wholesale in whiskeys and Anheuser-Busch beers, wholesale house 115 West Second St. Phone 95.
Public notice states police will enforce city ordinances prohibiting the discharge of skyrockets firecrackers and all fireworks within Sedalia city limits. J L Babcock acts as mayor.
A terse note states that the writer instructed someone to leave a message at Farris location. The fragment mentions Farris as the contact point for follow up. The text implies a request for communication at that site. The exact purpose or outcome remains unspecified in the readable portion.
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