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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
4
We announce T. W. Bast and Emmet B. McClure as candidates for Pettis county collector subject to the action of the Democratic convention or primary.
Robly D. Thatcher seeks the Democratic Party nomination for Pettis county treasurer subject to party action. John J. Lowry is announced as a candidate for Pettis county treasurer under sub primary or convention.
The Sentinel announces E. W. Stevens as a candidate for mayor of Sedalia. The notice identifies Stevens as the city’s prospective leader seeking election.
Announcement names Jno W Burress as a candidate for re election to the police judge position in Sedalia subject to the will of the Democratic party. The notice emphasizes party alignment and re election prospects for the local municipal court role.
We announce T. E. Sheerin as a candidate for re election to the office of city collector, subject to the action of the democratic primary or convention.
The notice proclaims W. L. Jones seeks another term as councilman from the second ward subject to the Democratic convention or primaries. It also announces Capt. M. A. Ayres as a candidate for re-election as Pettis County assessor under a sub party.
The text argues that after the Republican platform is set and events test its policies, further proof will show their policies to be faulty. It suggests patience to let events reveal the outcomes of the platform.
News notes Teddy Roosevelt has declined the vice presidency while Tim Woodruff publicly supports the move. The piece weighs whether the office was overrated after all.
Milwaukee faced a bold play in the press but Kansas City answered with strength to claim victory. The Beer City could not match the opposition's performance and fell short in the contest.
The article notes that the American mule appears aware of its purpose in South Africa, with Roberts seemingly achieving a late win.
A weighing of mail across 74,684 post offices from Oct 3 to Nov 6 1899 shows New York City handling 16 440 372 pounds the highest, Chicago second at 9 678 207 pounds and Kansas City 1 171 362 pounds among cities. State totals place New York and Illinois atop the list with substantial Pennsylvania Ohio and Missouri figures. railroads carry about 1 547 145 180 pounds annually.
The writer asks what Republicans would do if the Supreme Court rules the United States cannot hold territory without full rights, considering the Philippines and millions of Malays and the implications for citizenship, work wages, and privileges.
The article contrasts Spain’s 10 percent duty and population-based representation for Porto Rico with the United States policy of a 25 percent Dingley rate on Porto Rican goods and no representation for the island in Congress.
The reform is shaped to win favor with Mark Hanna and western communities but the charge remains that Western leaders are being deceived.
Rev S Voegelin of Kansas City to deliver sermon at service Sunday evening with the choir singing hymns.
Church services held every Sabbath at 11 a m in K of P hall 114 i Fifth with Sabbath school at noon.
The Luther League of Trinity English Lutheran plans a box social at Mr George Brill home 311 East Eleventh Street on Tuesday evening.
Morning message titled Heavenly Citizenship and evening sermon on The Kingdoms of Nature Grace and Glory delivered by Rev. Melvin Putman pastor at First Christian Church.
Sunday school with a $230 budget led by Chas Hoff man, superintendent. The pastor will preach in the morning on Our Covenant and seeks a large church attendance. Evening services follow the usual schedule. Young People's meeting at 6 30 led by Geo Smith.
Regular morning and evening services. Evening subject The Lion of the North. Confirmation class at 2 30 p m studying Luther's catechism. Sunday school and Luther League at usual hours. Regular preaching service Wednesday evening. Strangers invited. Pastor John F Seibert.
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduces a bill to cap lower berth charges at 50 cents per 100 miles with a minimum of 1.25 and cut upper berth rates to 25 cents per 100 miles with a 1 cap. West rates remain higher than the East, with examples from Kansas City to St. Louis at 2 dollars per berth. Officials warn lowering rates may invite a less desirable class of passenger, while reform is welcomed mainly for sleepers.
A proposal urges creating an exterior department to handle Alaska, Arizona, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and other territories outside the constitutional frame. The plan would centralize oversight of distant lands and governance beyond the core states.
If the diamond industry in South Africa worsens significantly, Cecil Rhodes could consider joining a dime museum, attracted by a rumored $10,000,000 prize beauty.
The Carnegie plant, reportedly earning over 24 million dollars annually, was cited as one of the infant industries deserving tariff protection in the recent tariff schedule.
Germany has assured us of distinguished consideration and the Reichstag has increased duties on our products. The move signals tighter trade terms and potential impact on export prices and market access.
A reimagined historic moment sees William Paul assume the famed Paul Jones persona aboard the Bon Homme Richard and declare that the fight has begun.
A sharped edge of concern spreads as trusts move against fast lunch operations in major urban centers. Analysts warn competition could tighten while prices and access face renewed scrutiny.
Sedalia Lodge No. 236 A F and A M plans a special communication Monday evening for work in the second degree. All masons are invited to attend. G A Goip worshipful master and IF A Sampson secretary.
Sedalia Chapter No 18 R A M members and officers to meet for rehearsal of the Royal Arch degree at 7 30 p m Saturday March 3 1900 Attest J W Mara Secy PF Gases YE WANTED Several middle aged ladies or gentlemen to handle profitable business Must be well educated refined and have large acquaintance Address S J Oglesby Gen Delivery
Dr. D. L. La Verne's Grip Tablets offer fast relief from La Grippe and colds without the head-feel of quinine. Priced at 25 cents. Claimed as the best headache remedy. Fleischmann's Pharmacy.
A 10 month old Lewellyn dog found and in care. Owner may reclaim by paying incurred charges.
A free lunch is offered tonight at 9 o clock at Pehl's Fulton Market Bar. Customers can enjoy the complimentary meal as part of a promotional event hosted by the venue.
A. F. Rogers, the shoe maker, announces presence on Fifth street south side court house with best half sales at 50 cents and the Rogers name.
A man recounts recovering a stole watch during a ten minute rough house in a Western district gambling joint. He explains grabbing a thief as lights went out and keeping the watch since the owner never claimed it. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the incident as a cautionary tale.
The Narrow Gauge train reached Warsaw at 6 30 p m yesterday about six hours late and stayed overnight. It departed for Sedalia this morning and arrived about 11 30 a m. The south bound train today was abandoned.
Comptroller of the Currency Dawes releases a historic statistical statement showing the U S banking expansion. Depositors climb from 6.7 million in 1899 to 11.4 million in June with 9 73 2 banks. internal revenue figures suggest about 10 000 900 individuals hold bank accounts. Average account value around 571 dollars.
The article contrasts the old Prince of Wales opened Victoria Bridge with the new Victoria Bridge in Montreal. It notes the old bridge weighed 16800 tons, 16 feet wide, 18 feet high, costing 8 813 906. The new bridge weighs 2200 tons, 65 feet wide, 40 feet high, and cost 2 000 600. It asserts the new bridge is more capacious and durable while lighter and cheaper.
The text muses that life is a stage with mummers playing both tragedy and comedy. Each person acts a role, seeking renown, but death ends all, closing the curtain for fool and sage alike.
A line from the Indianapolis Journal ties patriotism to a man's worth by his river side residence. The quip frames loyalty through place and identity in a compact, period voice.
A quip notes hair falls before whiskers in men, captioned as a joke from the New York Press. The line frames aging with humor, comparing scalp hair loss to later whisker growth.
A maiden sits at a door singing as a man on his way to work passes by without joy. Hearing the tune he hums along. A windowed woman weeps for a loved one in the churchyard. The familiar song consoles her and she sings back. The tune moves neighbors to join, spreading joy all day.
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