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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
2
The Sedalia Sentinel lists subscription options by mail and carrier. Daily rates show 3 months postpaid at $1.00, 6 months postpaid at $2.00, and 1 year postpaid at $4.00. Weekly per year is $1.00. The paper is entered as second class matter in Sedalia Missouri and invites communications to the Sentinel Newspaper Co.
The ticket names a slate for mayor and city offices including Hutchinson for mayor and W H Boultt for marshal along with Courtney Stevenson as assessor and J W Kennedy as collector. Also listed are G W Barnett Jr as city attorney J B Longan as police judge Ed J Evans as treasurer and J T Montgomery with A W McKenzie on the school board. Aldermen are H W Menschke John Wheelan John A Ready and Grant Crawford in the four wards.
Sedalia voters face a Tuesday election with two city tickets one backing the continued bi partisan system and the other opposing public utilities. The piece praises the bi partisan approach noting debt reduction and street improvements while urging support for John Ready in the Third ward as a citizen of integrity.
With weather and fuel strains, families are advised to buy coal now at current prices to avoid higher costs later. Prospects of cheaper coal are described as slim, and buyers are urged to act before a possible strike on Saturday.
A recent smoking car debut on English railway trains amused passengers. The first trip carried three women and one man and featured polite behavior with neatness and grace, suggesting feminine smoking may offer a curious object lesson in manners despite broader arguments against it.
A Chicago clergyman favors sobering rooms as a humane remedy for intoxication. The discussion contrasts this approach with the Turkish bath cure, framing the clergyman's stance as a potential alternative or opposition to the bath method.
A wry observer questions Secretary Taft’s plan to buy ships abroad for the Panama canal. A contemporary quips about Russia’s revolution, noting it already began long ago and was mature enough to vote last September.
The text notes that the money Yerkes left to New York City appears untouched by taint, a situation that might puzzle influential figures such as Rockefeller and the Reverend Mr. Gladden. It reflects on the perceived integrity of the donor’s philanthropy and its impact on city affairs.
Only Moros on the opposing side have not complained about General Wood’s tactics at Dajo Hill. The remark suggests broad grumbling elsewhere about the conduct of the operation.
Chairman Babcock issues his annual statement announcing he can no longer serve as head of the Republican congressional committee.
An Ohio woman has left her husband because he talked in his sleep. The remark presumes it was perhaps his only chance at peace.
It is unclear whether the Aleg Eiras conferees themselves recall what they originally disagreed on. The record raises questions about memory and intent among the participants and the unresolved issue at hand.
A brief remark notes that nobody has heard Dowie demand vindication, implying quiet or unchallenged stance without public rebuttal or formal defense.
The Sentinel announces Alf F Rector of Saline County as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Seventh District, subject to primary voters on Saturday April 7. It also announces C W Hamlin of Greene as a candidate seeking the party nomination.
Sammy Morris the Indian pitcher, after vowing to abstain until the baseball season ends, pleaded guilty to drunkenness in Judge Bourn's court and was fined one dollar and costs, sufficient to keep him jailed until practice time.
D E Kennedy announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Judge of the Probate Court of Pettis County subject to party action.
Notices announce Charles S Williams as a Democratic county recorder candidate, Walter Morey as a Republican nominee, and Charles D Rayburn as a Republican candidate, all subject to their party actions. The notices reflect party confirmations and pending party actions for the recorder race.
The East Sedalia Baptist revival continues with growing interest as Monday and Sunday services fill the church beyond capacity. Dr Porter delivered two powerful sermons yesterday drawing several additions to the church with afternoon and evening services well attended. Tonight’s services proceed at the usual hour.
Pattern No 5508 A features a pale blue cashmere fabric dress with a deep bertha collar white lace edging and insertion. It has tucked waist, a straight gathered skirt, Dresden ribbon sash, and suggests plaid or checked accents. Sizes 5 to 12 years, three and a quarter yards of 44 inch material for medium size, sent on receipt of 10 cents. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at 35 cents.
Washington March 27 Naval officers show strong interest in selecting a successor to Rear Admiral Converse as chief of the bureau of navigation. Leading contenders include Rear Admiral William S. Cowles Capt Richard Wainwright Capt John E Pillsbury Capt William J Barnette and Capt Richardson Clover with Cowles favored for his past bureau work and personnel expertise.
The Hi Henry minstrel company with forty people arrived this morning on the delayed branch train from Lexington Missouri. The group travels in its own coaches, and the red cars drew concern from local colored boys amid plans for a parade. The minstrels paraded at noon.
Charles W. Daugherty announces his candidacy for nomination as circuit clerk, subject to the will of the Republican party. The declaration signals a bid within party processes and local political alignment.
Sedalia Missouri City Council will receive bids for alley grading and paving from Main to Second streets between Osage and Vermont avenues. Bids due by 5 p.m. April 2, 1906, must include a $25 certified check. The council may reject all bids or readvertise.
The ad proclaims Golden Medical Discovery to cure stomach and intestinal disorders with glycerine as a base. It cites medical endorsements from Ellingwood and Bartholow and lists ingredients like Golden Seal and Black Cherrybark. Constipation claims are included with a Pleasant Pellets reference.
When storing household goods or furniture consider a spacious warehouse with vans and furniture cars available. Call Main 213 by Bell telephone for service and storage needs.
When you feel wearied or listless or cannot eat or sleep take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Described as one of the greatest tonics. 55 cents for tea or tablets. W. E. Bard Drug Co.
The adjourned Castellane divorce hearing set for March 31 is postponed to April 28 due to the Countess Anna’s absence in Biarritz and Count Boni’s engagement in a political campaign.
An Arlington pharmacy advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure that stops coughs strengthens lungs and guards against pneumonia offering substitution refusals and urging use of their product after colds.
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