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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
4
G L Coleman announces candidacy for county school superintendent of Pettis County in the upcoming April election. He asks for support and offers sincere regards. The notice appears among varied items about public figures and local humor.
The tribute declares the late Benjamin Harrison the greatest man Indiana ever produced, noting he was also an Ohioan.
A court case reveals how past wealth and missteps influence a divorce settlement. The dialogue references Carnegie and Rockefeller as benchmarks for wealth while detailing how history affects current negotiations and alimony or asset division.
The statement warns of a strong response if a Republican newspaper attacks Senator Hanna. He urges readiness to engage in a political fight, comparing the scenario to putting on gloves. Carnegie reportedly donated a million dollars to St. Louis, contrasted with the laird's supposed ignorance of the city’s needs.
A recent Philadelphia funeral underscores the high death toll among locals, illustrating that natives are dying at a higher rate than usual.
Washington laments Mr. Carnegies lack of political ambition. He is the type of millionaire a community values as a resident.
The report notes Minister Conger's departure from Peking and suggests both Americans and Chinese would benefit from a temporary retreat of people and possessions from China. It conveys a cautious tone about ongoing tensions and exit strategy.
A mathematician claims Mr. Addicks of Delaware will soon save the U S treasury about 40000 in salaries and perquisites. The writer adds the treasury can afford the amount and look cheerful if it would wipe out the marks Addicks has left on Delaware.
A brief note records that the senate's reputation has garnered attention from major metropolitan newspapers, underscoring its growing public profile and influence across political circles.
Senator Martin of Saline calls insurance agents buzzards in a Missouri senate dispute. Senator Faris of Crawford fires back, insults and challenges, a scuffle erupts with chairs snatched near the press table and the sergeant at arms ending the encounter.
Governor Dockery has not announced the nine World’s fair commissioners yet but it is understood four likely appointees will be Senator John F. Morton of Richmond Mo Representative Mat W Hail of Marshall Mo Representative Joseph H Hawthorne of Kansas City Mo and Representative Frank M Sickles of Unionville Mo.
A brief chatter mentions trading a watch for something else with a friend. It notes that the St Louis Clothing Co offers a suit and claims they will provide a replacement identical to the watch. The tone is casual and promotional.
Members who chair committees appoint secretaries paid from 1800 to 3000 dollars a year, often serving as private secretaries to the chairs. Non chairmen get 100 dollars a month, and many names are not published as some appoint spouses or children. Most congressmen have genuine secretaries for official business. A college education is not required for the role.
Detectives seeking trace of body snatchers in Cincinnati uncover the corpse of John Scott Harrison, father of ex president Harrison, in a medical college. The find echoes the 1878 burial near North Bend and prior thefts, leading to a tense moment for Curtis Harrison and the search party.
Mr. Frank L. Thomas of Lafayette Indiana is in the city as a guest of the family of the Reverend J. C. Jacoby.
An ad promises a precise duplicate of a $3 skirt made from fine black mercerized cotton. It features an 8 inch accurel pleated flounce and a 2 inch dust ruffle, highlighting the new mercerizing process for better wear.
Shamrock dimities named by an American maker as close rivals to Irish goods. Described as the best American dimities, finest you ever saw for the price, with colorings and store styles. Lee per yard and Primrose batiste in numerous spring designs. Embroidered Swiss Muslins with colored backgrounds and white embroidery. French Linens and Batiste in striped designs for waists and children's dresses.
New foulard silks priced at $1 and $1.15 attract shoppers with their design beauty and soft cling. A fine display near the door invites visitors to view whether buying or merely admiring.
The J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co grave robbery case in Ames drew General Benjamin Harrison into the investigation. A Pinkerton detective was summoned, the janitor was detained, and Harrison questioned faculty members who were suspected of shielding the culprit while the recovered body’s identity remained uncertain.
Otterville Mo March 19 Miss Claris Wine visited Miss Elma Zollinger last week. J H Potter sr took a business trip to California last Saturday. Mrs Sue Bet Sturges of Clarksburg visits her parents Mr and Mrs J M Ames. Tobe Potter of Potter Adams made a trip to St Louis last week. The public school closed Friday with a ground lunch. A conductor named Wier has moved here to work on the pusher.
Veal mutton pork chops and honey cured bacon plus rice are advertised. Scotcd roll corned beef is prepared by Joe Paradis. Both phones 126 Market house.
A Sedalia beer advertisement promotes Moerschel's Sedalia made beer as a refreshing tonic for spring days. It invites readers to try the sparkling pure beer and includes a telephone contact number 214.
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