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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
4
The forecast warns of a threatening, much colder period. Saturday is expected to be fair with a colder temperate in the east and south portions.
T. W. Bast announces his candidacy for the position of county collector. He presents plans to modernize tax collection and improve public services, seeking support from voters, business leaders, and local officials ahead of the upcoming election.
The Sentinel reports Capt. M. A. Ayres is authorized to announce his candidacy for re election to the office.
The Pettis county political notices announce candidates for county treasurer. Robert D. Thatcher and John J. Lowry are among those seeking the office subject to Democratic party action. W. O. Terry of Lamonte is also proposed as treasurer candidate.
Joseph G. Dillard authorizes the Sentinel to announce his bid for Pettis county sheriff subject to the Democratic county convention or primary.
E. W. Stevens is announced as a candidate for mayor of Sedalia, running under the Democratic party banner and subject to the party's nomination.
John W. Burress announces candidacy for re election to the police judge position in Sedalia, seeking support within the Democratic party to determine the race's outcome.
T. E. Sheerin announces candidacy for re election to the office of city collector subject to the action of the democratic primary or convention.
The Sentinel is authorized to announce c. Co. Kelly as a candidate for city attorney, pending Republican party action.
The nomination announces W. L. Jones as a candidate for re election to the council from the second ward subject to the democratic primary.
Charles Carroll authorizes Senti nel to announce his bid for councilman in the third ward, subject to the Democratic primary.
Ed Love announces candidacy for city marshal, subject to Democratic primary results on March 12.
An observed motto “Try it on a Porto Rican” appears attributed to the Republican side in a political context, reflecting campaign rhetoric or identity framing. The line signals partisan messaging and attitudes toward territorial politics of Puerto Rico within the era.
Porto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is not an independent country but governed under U.S. sovereignty with local self rule.
The speaker urges Mr Frick to reveal the magnitude of Carnegie's corruption fund during the armor plate contracts days to aid the country. The request underscores the public demand for transparency in wartime procurement dealings.
The Democratic National Committee stood unanimously for William Jennings Bryan with every member declaring he would be nominated and would win.
The text notes that Kimberly has been relieved and suggests diamond prices will drop, giving the poor a chance to buy cheaply for summer. It frames this as a social improvement tied to the relief.
The piece argues Republicans are facing downsides of McKinley’s expansion policy. It suggests the Supreme Court ruling on the Philippines’ status could complicate the GOP’s position and message.
A speaker urges voters to consider fair treatment of the Filipinos and warns that embracing expansion would have united benefits and friendship. The remarks frame expansion policy as a choice between inclusion and exclusion in imperial relations.
A political columnist asks what friends are for amid campaigns to help elect officials. The piece argues social networks influence political support and fundraising, prompting readers to consider the ethics of friendship in public life.
The quotation attributes to Andrew Carnegie a view that poverty offers advantages for a young man and praises a protective tariff. The statement reflects his belief in economic barriers as a pathway to merit and national growth.
The administration states it lowered the flags on two Pacific islands claimed by Spain to correct a wrongful raise and asks why a similar action cannot be taken in the Philippines. The question implies potential inconsistency in territorial flag protocol and sovereignty claims.
Taylor of Kentucky claims to be a potential vice presidential candidate on the Republican ticket. The remark provokes disbelief and humor as the idea is labeled maddening and unacceptable.
The text notes Grover Cleveland, who left the Democratic Party claiming it was populist, became the first to arrange a fusion with the populists. He reportedly telegraphed Nebraska to that effect in 1892.
The piece questions the Republican party's chance in the upcoming election if they cannot push through key policies on Porto Rico ship subsidies and the Nicaraguan canal even under party pressure. It stresses caution about a likely walk-over.
The speaker cautions Republicans to hide Congress plans for Porto Rico from Filipinos warning that disclosure would discourage their trust in the United States and reflect Porto Rico’s past actions.
The piece notes continued resistance to the Nicaraguan canal by railway and shipping firms. When Mr. Hepburn asked for unanimous consent to table the house bill, Mark Hanna’s ally objected, urging delay until the canal commission report arrives. Shipping interests will demand concessions before passage.
The passage notes the risk that Britain’s successes could provoke renewed European opposition. It argues that Germany France and Russia might stay silent while the Boers win but would protest once conquest and annexation seem imminent, pointing to a historic pattern of European powers blocking winners at the end of major wars.
The governor aims to keep the Missouri penitentiary self supporting and suggests using convicts to build public highways if contracting fails. He asks how much pavement 1,200 convicts could complete in a year, raising prospects for a large scale public works program.
The Indianapolis News supports McKinley era views but doubts Indiana backing this year citing currency topics and bimetallic policy. It notes civil service removals angering reformers and the subsidy bill condemned by many McKinley voters, with Porto Rico tariff anger widening Republican dissatisfaction.
George Robertson the Missouri Bar president will give the annual address at the Jefferson City meeting May 4 and 5. A. M. Rose Arkansas Bar president accepts the invitation. Charles Claflin Allen will read on Federal Control of Trusts. Henry Lamm will discuss Municipal Franchises. F F Rozzelle will speak on Special Charter Cities and the Constitution.
Day’s docket includes Adam Ittel et al v Mary B White and Jos G White ejectment with jury waived and trial taken up. Julia A Senge v J C Williams suit dismissed by stipulation. Jos Dixon v Mary Dixon divorce amended petition. William A Razor v Kate Razor divorce decree granted.
Rev A A Boyd was installed as pastor of the Central Presbyterian church. A large audience attended. Rev Van Orden of Appleton City delivered the sermon. Rev J M Ross of Warrensburg gave the charge to the pastor and Rev Clipper the charge to the people.
A new rural mail delivery route is established in Lexington Lafayette county with one carrier Philipp Marshall. The route covers 191 miles and serves 26 square miles with a population of 550.
W. E. Jackson of Hannibal tours the city to organize a Married Men's League lodge with about 25 members sought and the home office located in Hannibal.
Chas Parsons of Houstonia is in the city today for business matters, prompting local drivers and officials to note his presence and potential engagements.
The report shows surplus earnings for most lines, rail usage and track details across Missouri, including steel rails, fencing, ballasting, and station counts. It notes 140,140 employees with $85,325,355.42 earnings, 206 fatalities, and personnel movements on the Katy and Missouri Pacific lines.
The Missouri Kansas Texas depot at Humboldt Allen county was wrecked by safe blowers who blew open the safe. The roof and walls were destroyed and telegraph wires lay in the yards. Walter R Vaughan, the Kansas City newspaper man who died in a Mo Pacific wreck, was on the way to burial. Mrs Balke injured in the same wreck shows no improvement.
Robert H. McCluskey filed a petition at St. Louis alleging Missouri Pacific caused a grand jury to indict him for forged name on a railroad ticket and tourists contract at the February term of the circuit court. He claims the railroad led to his imprisonment on the charges.
J. L. Moore a section laborer from Denison and A. Joseph a blacksmith from Denison arrive at the hospital.
The Katy has just received a large shipment of rolling stock or rail equipment, expanding its fleet and service capacity. Details on origin or specific items are not provided in the fragment.
Daily markets furnished by Christie Street Commission Co to Chicago markets. Report covers market items and prices listed for the day, with entries sourced from 110 East Third Street. Local merchants and traders reference the prices and inventory in this daily update.
Sedalia Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons will meet in special convocation Friday March 16 1900 at 730 pm for B A degree work. Visiting companions invited. By order J P Gass Hy FP Attest J H Mara Secy The Parsons farm near Houstonia sold to A J Hazlette of Kansas who is now living there. final papers signed today.
The Lead and Zinc Fields of Northern Arkansas are best reached by the Frisco line with daily stage service linking Chadwick Forsyth Lead Hill and Eureka Springs Yellville via Berryville Green Forest Harrison and Powell. Stages connect with Frisco through trains providing convenient access to the locality. Descriptive literature with rates and schedules available from Frisco representatives or Bryan Snyder, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis.
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