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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
Em met B. McClure is a candidate for Pettis county collector subject to the democratic convention or primary. Robly D. Thatcher is a candidate for Pettis county treasurer subject to the democratic party action of Pettis county.
The notice proclaims John J. Lowry as a candidate for Pettis county treasurer. It also announces E. W. Stevens as a candidate for mayor of Sedalia subject to the Democratic party nomination.
The Sentinel announces Jno W Burress as a candidate for re-election to the office of police judge in Sedalia subject to the will of the Democratic party.
City voters are informed that T. E. Sheerin is a candidate for re election to the office of city collector subject to the action of the democratic primary or convention.
Councilman W L Jones declares candidacy for re election from the second ward subject to the democratic city convention or primaries.
A Keokuk Gate City critique denounces Sapho as nakedness and indecency harming virtue, urging community standards against public theater. The Jefferson City Tribune and Moberly Democrat condemn bribery, exposing small and large bribers, and reporting a Barry Ill issue on Durkee claims and Union Pacific bonds.
The Moberly Monitor notes a protest against placing monuments for deceased figures on university grounds. An ex-student claims to represent former students arguing the campus should not become a cemetery. The paper criticizes the expansion of monument schemes as overdone and asserts rewards favor certain interests.
The Missouri state prison is cited as a model of clean, economical management and the largest and best-run of its kind in the United States. It is described as largely self-sustaining due to the business skill of Warden Judge J. D. Starke.
The St Louis Republic lauds holding 50,000 men for a week with 3,000 troops as a notable military achievement whose splendor remains intact despite a later surrender.
A Kansas City Times quip imagines Milwaukee hosting a convention devoted to beer. The wry remark hints at local character and civic sentiment in a playful political aside.
The legislature of Kentucky seems ready to adjourn and return home, labeled by the Parsons Sun as the first sensible act since convening.
A Clinton Democrat derides Hay as secretary of state saying he would do nothing, contrasting with what George Washington might do. The remark satirizes political loyalty and leadership during the era.
The article notes a controversial bill unlikely to become law and criticizes a figure named Gal linger for misrepresentation. It urges New Hampshire papers to warn readers and to dispatch Jacob descend his ladder quickly.
The Kansas City Star notes the remarkable strain of an automobile on its return trip with Gen. Shafter. The author quips that readers who know Shafter’s stature will wonder the vehicle didn’t collapse on the way out.
A Denison Herald editorial extols a community that works together to advance collective interests, arguing united action yields results beyond lone effort and credits Denison's success to cooperative civic striving.
Opinion piece notes high cost under GOP rule with gold dollars buying far less in goods and markets. Calls out Clinton Democrats. Argument centers on inflation like figures and trust merchandising.
The Webb City Register notes paper costs have risen sharply over the past six months, with a doubling in price. The rise began about a month after the paper trust formed, and has continued since, though attribution to the trust is not asserted.
The Peoria Transcript notes Britain has secured favored odds of five to one and now prepares for decisive fighting, suggesting a shift to active engagement after prior maneuvering. The report frames the situation with a sportslike betting metaphor.
A Peoria Herald remark notes New Yorkers view the arrest of Olga Nethersole’s company as shelving Sapho and dampening interest, labeling the controversy as shocking and likely to cool support.
A history of anti McKinley sentiment grows with charges that he courted England through a secret understanding angering Irish supporters. Critics say his stance toward Germany unsettles German voters over the Boers matter. He is also accused of backing trusts drawing business opposition.
The speaker cites ex-Speaker Reed arguing that artificial wealth and price gouging will invite inevitable competition and ruin profitable firms. The passage contrasts patience with prompt law enforcement suggesting a test of whether Reed would report a thief if money was taken from a safe.
The Denison Herald urges the city to pursue a first class hotel to meet growing needs. It suggests the Denison Commercial Club engage a capable hotelier to attract investment and ensure a profitable venture for Denison’s prominence.
The Kansas City World reports a trend toward lower prices in most products including manufactured goods. It notes successive advances have pushed some quotas to prohibitive levels and urges policies that conserve or boost trade activity.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch quotes Senator Gage calling Macrum an ass. The rebuke recalls Ballam's admission of the wisdom of his own ass amid administration disputes.
The St Joseph News argues Bryan’s leading qualification for the presidency is his Missouri nomination a strong point for supporters amid the upcoming contest.
The Springfield Republican notes Kansas City will gain about $50,000 in advertising benefits from the national convention, with additional earnings from liquor sales.
In a clash of industrial titans, Carnegie and Frick confront a worthy adversary in a fierce battle over influence and control. The St. Louis Republic notes a matchup of ruthless tactics and stubborn resolve shaping the empire.
Denison Herald notes the flour trust has collapsed and predicts the collapse could precede further failures in related industries, signaling broader market instability and potential regulatory scrutiny.
Editorial harshly attacks McKinley’s presidency accusing him of price hikes, monopoly profits, and imperial ambitions. It alleges a corrupt cabinet and cites figures like Hanna Alger Hay Gage as proof of pervasive graft and failed promises, arguing re election is unlikely.
Poundmaster Beatty says a car dog belonging to John Rugan attacked him yesterday, prompting a shot. Rugan promises a $10,000 damage suit and a soldier boarder at the Rugan home vows vengeance.
Poundmaster Beatty acknowledges he is a little nervous ahead of the upcoming confrontation. He prepares to channel nerves into technique and power for the match.
The Business Men's club met last night with the vice president secretary and a citizen. They discussed a few plans told stories and adjourned sine die. Col Strang asked if Sedalia would fulfill promises and whether the North and South road would be built. A Citizens' committee of forty meeting is set for the probate court room tonight.
The 1873 postcard recalls a January 27 wreck of the Pacific near Knob Noster with ten cars derailed as temperatures hit 15 below zero. Katy train No. blocked on Tebo creek near Sedalia for 20 hours, prompting Supt. Woodward to deliver provisions with three engines and a caboose.
It is stated that John N. Dalby, candidate for alderman from the Third Ward on the Citizens ticket, has resigned. John F. Antes is expected to be nominated in his place. The committee of forty meets tonight and will likely act.
The Sedalia Street Railway employees were paid in full up to February, totaling about $2,700. Receiver Mr. Waller said no plans or changes to staff had been laid or made.
A judge pressured the telephone company to remove its equipment but kept it for thirty days. He then tied the phone line, rendering his office silent for the month as part of an odd expense-cutting protest.
Albert Heinrichs, intoxicated, shattered the Le Grande hotel front door glass last night. John Devine, spectacle fakir, received a five day sentence today. His partner C. F. Woods is to be tried at 9 a m Friday.
The water company again cut off service from 4 a m to 2 p m today to carry out repairs.
The Black Patti Troubadours train car caught fire 27 miles from Springfield as the company slept. The conductor stopped the train and the forward car was filled with smoke then detached and burned to the tracks. The car belonged to Charles Geyer of Lexington Missouri and was valued at 8000 dollars. a replacement car is expected by Wednesday.
An advertisement touts Dr Dysart’s method as capable of curing a wide range of ailments from fever and lung issues to liver kidney disease tumors eczema and female complaints. The copy stresses universal success across many conditions with no specific proof.
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