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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
4
The Chicago Chronicle notes Tillman’s resignation after a new six year term, aiming to be re-elected, sparking public weariness with politics. It also cites John W. Griggs arguing the Supreme Court decision on expansion shifts, not settles, political responsibility back to the people.
In Washington, Hon. Perry S. Heath asserts his prior comments in London were not intended to trigger a Hanna presidential movement and that there is no such risk.
A garbled chorus of political jabs and quips references figures like Boni Castellane George Fred Williams Foraker and Hanna. It mocks reformers notes Latin phrases and court legends while riffing on Odell Beveridge McKinley and Funston in a feverish collage of late century politics.
Mrs Louis Brondel says the remains of her murdered daughter Edna May Stokes Forshay will be brought to Sedalia for burial. She expects word tonight on the arrival time. Also notes Pfeiffer supplied decorations for the Gentry Fuller wedding. Old papers for sale at this office.
A veteran recalls Civil War horrors from the Army of Northern Virginia. He describes brutal losses, a deserter captain who returns to lead, is denied leave to save his dying mother, and is executed by his own men after a court martial. The survivor ends with a poignant memory of witnessing the captain's execution.
Washington June 5 census bureau issues first half final report on the population of the United States. Total including Alaska Hawaii Indian territory and reservations is 76 303 387 with 129 518 Indians not. Territory highlights Rhode Island noted as most densely populated.
The report lists state densities per square mile led by J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co 1900 facts. Massachusetts and New Jersey follow with high densities. several western states show low densities. Oklahoma shows the largest population increase since 1890 at 407.6 percent, with notable gains in Indian Territory Idaho Montana North Dakota and Washington.
Dyspeptic readers are advised to try Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters to aid an overworked stomach lazy liver and impure blood. The ad promises improved digestion and stronger nerves after faithful use and notes a Private Revenue Stamp should cover the bottle neck.
Advertises a White Sale with expanded stock and faster service. Lists corset covers muslin and cambric garments with lace trimmings, gowns, drawers, and umbrellas priced from 10 cents to 4 dollars, noting Hamburg and Valenciennes laces and torchon insertions.
The ad promotes white bed coverings at low yard and per piece prices. It highlights crocheted quilts, fringed quilts for iron bedsteads, hemmed quilt styles, and Marsailles quilts in patterns. Prices range from 75e to 3.28 and higher, with several figures listed for sizes and types.
Mrs J M Cannon hosts a large gathering of young society ladies at her West Broadway residence this afternoon. High Five provides the chief amusement for the event.
Ground was broken yesterday for the foundation of a new 50 000 dollar court house at Butler Missouri Judge West of the county court shoveled the first dirt in the ceremony.
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