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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1904
Page
2
The Sedalia based Sentinel promotes a worthwhile World’s Fair contest with large prizes. It notes the effort to entertain trip costs and urges readers on the subscription list while promising a new ballot count on Saturday to be published Sunday morning.
Kansas politicians expect Folk as Democratic nominee while noting he won't seek or accept a nomination. The piece covers disputes over Walter S. Dickey versus Akins for the Republican national committee, pressure against opposing Folk for Missouri governor, and national ticket considerations with Roosevelt and Watson. It also reports on Judge Crisp and Uncle Jim, reflections on Missouri greats, and a local historian's sketch of Robert Gipson, plus a medicine ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
The report of a withdrawal is emphatically denied by a Nevada figure. J. D. Allen of the Butler Times has entered the contest, and Bates county delegates are instructed for Mr. Allen.
The Department of Agriculture reports a reddish brown ant found in Guatemala that attacks boll weevils. Botanist F C Cook notes the ant's structure and instinct suit it for destroying the pest. If proven, importing the ant could be worth millions to cotton growers.
The Pettis county Democrats present a clean, highly representative slate with candidates fully trusted and respected. The editorial argues the ticket is strong, deserving victory, and urges a clean, aggressive campaign to swing Pettis county Democratic this fall by a solid majority.
The Inside Inn is the only hotel on the fair grounds at St Louis with capacity for about 6 000 guests. Located near the southeastern corner, it offers forested surroundings and views of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition while keeping visitors close to fair attractions. Guests enjoy a resort like atmosphere with easy access to intramural cars and quick return to rooms for rest between exhibits.
Robert Morrison and Charles Stocker of Muscatine confessed to post office inspectors that they threatened to kill Peter Musser and his daughter. Musser, a wealthy lumberman, received a letter ten days earlier demanding $3000 in a marked spot. two follow up letters raised the demand to $4000.
The editor praises Chief of Police Love for a conviction and orders riders off the sidewalks. The writer seeks deeper action to close down dangerous “hell holes” in the city and urges consistent law enforcement.
Thomas M Jacobs aged 84 and a long time Ray county resident dies at his Knoxville county family home. A Mexican war veteran, he was widely known and respected. The Drexel Star reports a humorous incident where John Jones tied a cow’s tail to his wrist to keep flies away while milking, only to be dragged around by the cow.
Treasurer Palmer must settle about 4000 dollars in warrants, closing a long standing county debt with no identified owners. The Vernon County Court orders payment to clear the obligation. The mis sissippi run by the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence set speed records in a 100 mile Memphis to Helen leg and a 36 mile dash in deep water between Bayou Sara and Baton Rouge.
Must sell. Three cottages two dwelling houses and five vacant lots. Inquire of W. E. Hellen at 125 Ohio street.
A notice offering a $50,000.00 loan secured by Sedalia real estate through Sedalia Trust Company.
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