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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
1
The Sedalia mayoral race concluded with a decisive Democratic victory over Prentice More than two to one. The party ticket was straight except for one endorsement of B F Seggerson for second ward councilman.
Topeka March 13 Rev Sheldon takes charge of the Capital and outlines a six day program including banning tobacco ads corset pictures and liquor ads. He will suppress sensational crime divorce and stage ads while promoting home merchants and Christian reform and Shakespeare over modern amusements.
Special Washington dispatch cites administration and cabinet statements defending President McKinley on Nicaraguan canal and Porto Rican taxation. Anonymous sources, likely Hay and Root, allege omissions in the Hay-Pauncefote treaty to permit fortification by England and argue a proposed duty of 15 per cent versus plain duty signals a hard stance. Diplomatic world views US as a growing world power with Britain wary of continental rivals.
Over forty six million dollars worth written in 1899 highlights lime insurance figures amid renewal activity.
New York Life leads the field with a close second by Equitable of New York and notable performances by Metropolitan and Prudential. Missouri life insurers on the legal reserve plan report 1899 totals: ordinary life 46.0 million and industrial 23.3 million, up over 35 percent and 18 percent respectively from 1898, with overall premiums 5.97 million and policy payments 2.47 million. A table details each company’s figures and notes a misallocation in the Metropolitan’s breakdown.
The Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Railway stockholders met in St Louis and reported gross earnings of 28.08 million with net earnings of 8.45 million and total income of 10.36 million. Improvements exceeded 500000 as 167 miles of track were laid and rail upgrades expanded operations. Passenger and freight activity rose with far more riders and a tonnage gain of 953 thousand tons.
Readable fragments note a date March 7 and mention Saint Patrick's Day with no extra context. The item reads as a scheduling or holiday reference for a Saturday event.
St Vincent church members plan an oyster supper at St Joseph hall East Fourth on Saturday to raise money for the new church. The program features mandolins piano solos and vocal numbers led by Miss Abbie Bonner and others with several local youths performing. Proceeds go to the erection fund.
John R. Gentry of Sedalia, long in charge of the St. Louis Horse Show, has been secured to oversee the New Orleans Horse Show.
The Sentinel announces A R Laird a prominent Republican candidate for councilman in Sedalia's Third ward. Laird has lived in his current home twenty years and is familiar with ward needs. Former Missouri Pacific conductor and police member, he pledges faithful service and city growth.
Edward Schawe, a harness maker, fell from the railing of the front porch at his lodging house in Kansas City on Sunday night. He dropped eight feet to a flight of steps, breaking his neck and dying instantly. Schawe, raised in Lexington Missouri, was a widower with a 14 year old daughter who remains in Lexington.
The Queen City restaurant has shut its doors after failing to meet all financial or operational obligations. Officials cited inability to satisfy debt and licensing requirements as key factors in the shutdown.
Dr. A H Heaton used his X ray to good effect. Dr Redman of Tipton brought a patient to Sedalia for X ray examination, and the cause of the affliction was removed. J T Canaday, once living near Sedalia, returns from Oklahoma for a brief visit. J W Siebe, veteran saloon keeper, celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday and opened an old barrel of whisky for friends.
Miss Edith Jakeman a trained nurse of a St Louis hospital arrived home Saturday for a several weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Jakeman.
P G Stafford relocates his office now located at 309 Ohio Street with partners Espenschied and Hughes to join new suite arrangements in the building.
A daughter was born to Mr. Chas Hodges on Sunday night, expanding his family.
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