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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
2
The official paper of Sedalia Missouri notes postal status and contact for the Sentinel Newspaper Co. It identifies Congressman Courtney W Hamlin as the representative and includes post office handling details.
The article argues that large New York insurers were not open about their losses during the past year amid graft scandals. It notes apparent solvency, large premiums, and strong policy holder loyalty, while warning that lost new business due to secrecy could hurt future prosperity.
The earthquake threatens to revive tariff talk in Congress despite Speaker and Senate opposition. A bill to remove the duty on structural steel and other building materials for quake victims has been introduced and is likely to pass, with precedent from the Chicago fire cited. The move rests on humanitarian grounds and the increasing use of steel framed structures in new San Francisco buildings.
The essay argues for steel frame construction on the Pacific coast after the earthquake and fire, noting a steel shortage and urging open markets to avoid tariff penalties. It warns tariff talk will rise in Congress unless a special rule is used, and that a broad tariff revision is unlikely this session.
A note warns that a druggist may substitute a counterfeit imitation when asked for Kenne dy's Laxative Honey and Tar the original laxative cough syrup. Sold by W. Bard Drug Company.
In Alton Illinois a jury voided the late J B Gould's will after ruling he was incapable of devising property. The real estate had been left to Mayor Ed Beall and his son J W Beall amid heirs claims of undue influence and mental unsoundness. Beall plans to appeal to the supreme court.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic medicine for women's weaknesses with ingredients printed on the bottle wrapper. It claims endorsements from medical writers and offers free endorsements by mail. It also touts Pleasant Pellets as a bowel laxative and regulator.
The Sentinel announces D. E. Kennedy as a Democratic candidate for Judge of the Probate Court of Pettis County subject to party action.
Announce Charles S Williams as a candidate for the nomination for the office of County Recorder subject to the action of the Democratic party Walter Morey as a candidate for the nomination for the office of County Recorder subject to the action of the Republican party Charles D Rayburn as a candidate for the nomination for the office of County Recorder subject to the action of the Republican party
Charles W. Daugherty is announced as a candidate for nomination as circuit clerk, subject to the Republican party will. Asbury Goodknight is announced as a candidate for nomination for the office of circuit clerk, subject to the Democratic party will.
From the largest vaudeville circuit in the world comes a weekly change of program at Vinton and Clayton. Matinee at 8:30, evening shows at 8 and 9:15. Saturday children's matinee at five cents. General admission ten cents with a few reserved seats at twenty cents.
A pattern design for a white long cloth petticoat with optional dust ruffle and embroidered flouncing. Medium size requires six and one eighth yards of thirty six inch material. Waist sizes 22 through 32 inches. Pattern sent for 10 cents. order via coupon listing size number name and address.
Members of the Sedalia Federation of Labor subscribe 15 to aid the defense of Western Miners Association officers accused of killing a former Idaho governor. They condemn the kidnapping of the officers by authorities and demand a speedy impartial hearing.
A notice proclaims M. L. Imhoff as Pettis county clerk candidate subject to the Republican convention. It also announces Sam M. Hodges and R. C. Dolph as candidates for Pettis county clerk.
The article announces T. Spencer Hopkins as a candidate for county clerk, noting the formal designation and the political context surrounding the bid.
An old retail snippet urges keeping whites bright by using Red Cross Ball Blue. It notes large two ounce packages sold by grocers for five cents.
A Chicago police account describes the four to five hour as the ghastly hour when unseen monstrosities roam before dawn. The piece also touts LAX-ETS candy bowel laxative, claiming no pain and selling for five cents via W. E. Bard Drug Co.
R CO 5 The Cash Grocers lists: New Orleans sugar 25 ts per bag 1.00, 20 lbs sugar 1.00, 50 lbs Kelly's Best Flour special price, soap bars, ginger snaps, Egg-O-See, white fish, shredded coconut, Layman's soap, Milcher Herring 0.80, Cuban coffee 0.20 per lb, and a Kelly's Best flour intro offer. Prompt delivery.
Announcement states H. K. Beate is a candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney nomination subject to the Democratic party action and R. A. Higdon also a candidate under the same Pettis county race.
Announcement names H. B. Shain as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney subject to party action. The notice outlines the bid as part of the party process and seeks party support for the race.
Mary O Hansberger is announced as a candidate for Pettis County treasurer subject to Democratic party action. The notice outlines the party process and name placement for the upcoming election.
Pettis County announces Lon V. Ware as a candidate for county treasurer. The filing highlights Ware’s public service background and aims to win support in upcoming party and county elections.
T. T. Vietz announces his candidacy for the county treasurer nomination, contingent on the outcome of the Republican convention.
Collector candidate W S Scott announces renomination bid for Pettis County office with Republican party support. John L Sullivan also announced as candidate for Pettis County collector.
El Reno Oklahoma May 3 The German American Society of Oklahoma begins its annual meeting with about two thousand members from across the territory in attendance. An elaborate program includes an outing and games.
Advert says De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve is best for burns and sunburns, with many imitations in the market. It also claims usefulness for cuts bruises and piles, noting the box bears E. C. De Witt & Co. Chicago and it is sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Announcement states I N Sprecher is a candidate for renomination as Pettis County Sheriff, subject to the will of voters. The notice outlines the upcoming party process and the intent to continue law enforcement leadership.
For constable J. E. Love is named as a candidate for the nomination for Sedalia township constable subject to Democratic party action.
The Nehemgar club to hold its regular weekly meeting tonight with a paper titled Futonomic Phase of the Saloon Question to be read by the Rev. A. P. Appieby. The annual election of officers will be held.
At a Wednesday meeting Ritchie tent No 152 Knights of the Maccabees chose Peter Kuhn Louie Ritchie and Ben Gorrell to plan the annual fish fry to be held next month by the organization.
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