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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
3
Head Keeper Connaughton at Sing Sing says murderers are usually model prisoners while burglars highwaymen and confidence men demand constant watching. He asserts 500 murderers are easier to manage than 100 seasoned crooks. New York Herald.
A New York Tribune report notes workers in service roles fear public threats to report misconduct, while elevator attendants ignore safety concerns. An incident in a crowded downtown hallway shows a starter allowing entry without an attendant, risking harm as passengers board an unattended car. The man who warned them was told to report but faced no action.
A Yunnan correspondent for the Christian World estimates China records over one million self inflicted opium deaths annually if extended nationwide. He cites data from five cities in four provinces, noting aid from missionaries in many cases and Western China as the opium center, though unassisted deaths are common.
On a hill in a western state a court house sits such that rain on one roof side drains toward Lake Erie and the St. Lawrence to the Atlantic, while the opposite side feeds rivers to the Gulf of Mexico. A light breeze guides the 3,000 mile split in fate.
Evidence from Mr. Scott of the British Museum supports Skeat's derivation of Chaucer's name from chaufe cire heat wax. The first family member's occupation was chaff wax officer in the sealing department of the chancer y, not cha ussi er a hosier.
A British sportsman died recently from bland naiscanine scanead hw.
A Washington Star interview describes turquoise demand, with New Mexico mines at Los Cerillos and Grant County and Nishapur in northern Persia producing the finest gems. The Rush mine sits 5 000 feet above sea level. turquoise forms 70 to 80 feet underground and miners descend by diagonal tunnel and ladders. Turquoise quality varies as pits develop white specks and color fade, buyers in Europe and America favor high quality while Orientals accept flaws. Prices range from 1 to 50 dollars depending on size and quality.
The essay argues modern girls still crave romance despite practicality. It notes readers accept plain names like John and Samuel yet fiction favors heroic titles for heroes and cognomens for heroines. Playwrights like Henry Arthur Jones and Pinero nickname characters but show realistic, vivid portrayals when names are simple.
An English investigator notes that average life span is increasing due to sanitation and healthier living. He points out a shift in the turning point of mortality, with the age at which half of a cohort has died moving from forty to forty-nine years, illustrating longer lifespans among those born together.
Ten daily passenger trains run through Sedalia on the Missouri Pacific with wide vestibules, plate glass, steam heat, Pintch gas safety and comfort. For rates routes maps and general information address J. W. McCuarn P T Sedalia Mo.
One way fares to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Spokane set at 31 dollars and 70 cents with intermediate points capped at these rates. Passenger lines listed include major Pacific Northwest hubs and surrounding routes.
The one way fare to all main line points in California from San Diego to Redding is set at 34.30 dollars until further notice. Proportionate rates apply to branch-line points within the state.
A Southern Baptists sale announces round trip tickets at one fare plus $2 to many states including Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas and various southern and western states. Tickets valid April 4 18 and May 2 16 with 21 day return limit and stopovers on outbound. May 8 9 sale valid to May 23. Address Louisville for details.
A San Francisco sale lists May 14 to May 16 and a Denver sale from May 15 to May 16. Both are good until mid June or July for return Paramount pricing noted.
The agency advertises train fare for May 14 evening and May 15 travel with return validity through May 20. Prices quoted at 16.55 dollars.
Detroit sale for rail and lake trip offered by Christian Endeavors. Tickets priced at 20.55 with sales through the 15th and extended to August on deposit of ticket plus 50 cent payment. Details unclear due to partial text.
Gent Assembly Presby Church Minneapolis offers travel sales for May 16 17 18 with return by June 3 17 with prices 17 77 and 27 90 for Dunkards Roanoke Wa. May 18 19 sale with return by June 24 notes indicate travel deals and return windows.
Mystic Shrine Buffalo price 25.90. Sale runs June 12 and 13 with a return option by July 2 for boat or rail travel.
An Elks event in St Louis lists items for sale on June 19 and 20 with a return offer valid until June 24. Proceeds support lodge activities.
The notice advertises a sale in Rishmond Va by B Y P A for July 10 11 12 with terms good until 31 and an extension to August 7 on payment of a 50 cent fee including a 2 62 price note.
Railway advertises low one way and round trip fares from Sedalia Missouri to many destinations. M K T train at 6 50 pm arrives Chicago next morning with no night transfers. Home Seeker Excursions April May June dates with various state destinations and short return windows. Baptist conventions in Louisville and San Francisco with round trips and return deadlines. Liberal stopovers noted.
Fare for the round trip on sale May 9 10 11 with return valid through May 12 1899. Annual meeting German Baptist group mentioned with unclear wording due to OCR.
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