The Weather Forecast Tonight and Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms occur tonight and again Wednesday. Cooler air moves in by Wednesday mainly across the western portion.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1899
Page
4
Showers and thunderstorms occur tonight and again Wednesday. Cooler air moves in by Wednesday mainly across the western portion.
A Manila cable reports General Luna was assassinated on orders of Emilio Aguinaldo for disobeying commands. The event is dated June 13 and described as a special dispatch from Washington, D. C.
In Yarmouth a probate fight over the estate of late butcher William Christmas pits two wives against each other. Elizabeth Christmas claims rights through a second marriage to Rouse, while Maria Harriet Christmas asserts she is the first wife, prompting a receivership in county court until the case is resolved. The Osiris club held its final meeting of the season at the homes of Mesdames Smith and Cotton with Rev. Scott guiding ancient literature study.
World famous showman known as Black Diamond arrives in the city to perform at Maple Leaf club rooms tomorrow evening. He will place four billiard balls and a six inch plate in his mouth as part of the exhibition, with his wife joining the event today.
Turmoil stirs in Green Ridge as rumors swirl around the Wareham family following a tragedy in which a girl aborted her newborn and died hours later. Police fears of arrest fade as the girl vanishes and residents threaten the father with removal amid alleged wife beating.
The Ford Heim baseball team of Kansas City will play the Sedalia team next Sunday at Liberty park. Ford Heim is viewed as one of the best amateur teams in the state and the match is highly anticipated. Plans also include games here on July 2 3 and 4 between the Jefferson Citians and the Sedalia team.
A Missouri Pacific shop mechanic was given a warming after he drank an extra drink or two on Saturday evening and then went home. The incident occurred yesterday morning as he arrived at work.
Pigeons released by Mr. Stone of American Express in Tome yesterday reached Knightsville Indiana in under 11 hours. They lifted at 2:25 a.m. and landed at 7 p.m. the same day proving the birds speed and reliability. The birds were transported in an express car and flew directly home after release.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey advertised as a cure for lung irritation described as forerunner to consumption. It claims to strengthen lungs so coughs or colds won’t settle there. Price listed as twenty five cents at all druggists.
The council reveals startling figures on working hours for London children. Of 2 162, 1 148 labored 19 to 29 hours, 729 had 30 to 39 hours, and 285 worked 40 hours or more weekly. A boy employed by an undertaker worked 23.5 hours weekly as a coffin measuring helper earning one cent per hour. A city teacher notes newsboy fatigue keeps pupils awake in class.
The data lists language speakers in the Philippines with Calaminian 5000 Hanag 60000 Zambal 75000 Pampanga 200000 Pangasinan 300000 Vicol 325000 Teol 360000 Cebuan 500000 Tagalog 1500000 Visayan 2000000. The proclamation by American commissioners was issued in two languages.
Vandalia veteran Andy Walker died in Terre Haute Indiana at 63. He last ran a train to Indianapolis before illness forced retirement. Walker helped inaugurate the Vandalia bridge over the Wabash in Terre Haute in 1870 and earlier operated routes to St Louis via the Big Four and Madison lines. His diary tallies 1 060 915 miles on the throttle, more than forty world circumnavigations, with no serious accidents.
An old advertisement touts Causcarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation. It promises refunds by druggists if it fails to cure. The text notes the price as 36 cents.
An advertisement claims No-To-Bac makes weak men strong and helps quit tobacco easily. It invites readers to obtain a booklet and a free sample from Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York, with a 60 cent price noted.
Local readers are urged to place ads in the Want Column to reach 2,500 homes daily at a quarter. Twenty words three times for 25c. Quick, cheap way to sell, rent, or exchange.
Ads under Wanted For Sale For Rent Lost and Found may be inserted up to twenty words three times for twenty five cents.
Parlor heating store for sale in SENTINEL office district. Bargain price offered and terms available. Address AX
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