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Sedalia Evening Sentinel

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1899

Page

4

Carrington Favors Nonpartisan Public Schools Policy

The Jefferson City Tribune reports Prof W T Carrington, Democratic candidate and state superintendent finalist, supported Prof John R Kirk for Kirksville state normal presidency. Carrington advocates keeping politics out of Missouri schools and unifying education beyond party lines, a stance praised as broadminded and impactful.

John R. Kirk State Normal School Kirksville W T Carrington Kirk Jefferson City Tribune Carrington Missouri Friends of Education

Gov Stephens Signs the Street Railway Bill

The Mississippi Valley Democrat defends Governor Stephens against metropolitan critics. Editor Wm. S. Bryan frames the bill as aiding ordinary citizens over wealth hoarders, arguing the action benefits the public at large.

Mississippi Valley Democrat

Allen's Foot-Ease Praised by Doctors and User

A letter praises Allen's Foot-Ease as a dainty glove powder that absorbs perspiration and protects gloves. Dr W C Abbott of the Chicago Clinic endorses its use in practice. Ads note 25 cents, free samples, and mail order from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY. A funeral notice for Isaac Wolf follows with Masons invited.

Allen W. C. Abbott Chicago Clinic Tam Allen Ss. Olmsted le Roy Nimo

West Case With the Jury Deliberations Continue

Defense attorney H B Shain argues for West and claims E H Adams and Missouri Pacific coerced a trap to shoot robbers, while Judge Shirk accuses the defense of defending an infamous liar. Prosecution seeks life, with witnesses and motive scrutinized amid sensational rail robbery trial testimony.

Defense Attorney Railes At Prosecution In West Trial

In an afternoon session John Cashman the defense second speaker defended West with a eulogy of character and accused the state and Missorui Pacific side of desperation. He attacked Ed Adams labeling him a liar and called Tom Furlong the arch conspirator while praising E H Chapman as a Christian educator. He questioned Adams for details of the hold up and named Robert Cunningham as the real participant in the crime.

John Cashman West Shirk Missouri Pacific Company W . Steele Missouri Pacific W S Shi Tom Furlong E. H. Chapman Sedalia Cashman Bill Phelps Missouri Pacific Railway Company Missouri Jim West Mr. Cashman Adams E H Adams Robert Cunningham Ed Adams

Trial ends with dramatic defense in train robbery case

Judge and defense lawyer defend West and Adams in a Missouri train robbery trial. Mr Dale argues lack of premeditation and intoxication, while Mr Steele portrays defendants as dangerous and morally culpable. Prosecutor asserts need for accountability despite defense rhetoric.

The Anti Tall Hat Journal and a Wealthy Will

An elderly English editor runs a monthly titled The Anti Tall Hat funded by a 400 pound per year bequest to deride the tall hat as an ugly abomination. The paper’s circulation is three copies for the editor and the two executors. A stock broker’s will leaves everything to his wife provided she shuns London, avoids stocks, and dissuades others from speculation.

London

Catching a Cobra in India by Music and Dust

Wile-World Magazine describes cobra handling by snake charmers in India. Two men use music dust to lure and trap the snake, seize it by the neck, extract fangs, and place the head in a basket while the body is secured, a dangerous process sometimes done single handed by an expert.

India Wile-World Magazine

Two Girls Missing Near Norton County

John B. Lain and his wife from Norton County search for their daughters who disappeared from home last night in Marshall Missouri. The elder girl is about 16 with light hair and blue eyes while the younger Mabel F. is about 14.

Marshall, Mo John B. Lain Norton Mabel F

One Kind You Have Always Bought Astori express car

Leaves Kansas City via Union Pacific every Thursday evening at 6 40 and runs to Portland in 72 hours with no changes. Designed for comfort and economy, it suits ladies and children traveling alone. Passengers to San Francisco or Los Angeles stay in the same train until their final destination with only a mid journey car change. Porters accompany the car. ticket offices listed. for details call 1109.

Kansas City Union Pacific Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Main Street Union Avenue Union Station

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