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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
4
Public notice from Bentinzel Publishing Company announces daily publication except weekends with Sunday morning edition. Office details list Equitable Building corner Fourth and Lamine Streets with telephone numbers Bell and Q C 260.
The Sentinel announces lawyer H. K. Bente as candidate for Pettis county prosecuting attorney, subject to the Democratic party's will.
The Democratic party in Pettis County nominates James Montgomery as candidate for prosecuting attorney subject to party approval. Democratic officers announce the move as the party seeks strong leadership in the county legal system.
Judge O E Parsons announces his candidacy for re nomination as Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the Democratic convention on August 11 1902.
The Democratic County Convention will decide on the nomination of W. L. Cress for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County subject to the convention's endorsement.
Justice of the Peace candidate Judge N H Rogers announces for re nomination in Sedalia township. He states he will run subject to the will of the Republican party.
The Democratic party announces James C. Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township and Charles Leftwich as a candidate for the nomination, subject to the will of the Democratic party.
A reader quips about the notion of a full dinner pail being filled with greens, suggesting a shift from traditional wealth to verdant abundance. The remark echoes a tongue in cheek critique of prosperity symbolism.
The speaker argues that abolishing the meat tariff exposes any possible meat trust to market forces. If a trust exists it will collapse. if not, no one is harmed. This view frames investigation as unnecessary prior to tariff repeal.
The Sedalia National Bank statement is praised as a splendid example of correct methods. Directors and officers receive congratulations for the solid results and for appointing Cashier Blair, a capable financier, to lead the bank.
The piece stresses county elections as a key step toward state and national wins. It urges Pettis County Democrats to actively participate in nominations, back strong candidates, and remember every county result links to national victory against what it calls a trusted-controlled political coalition.
The Springfield Club resolves that Missouri’s largest city should be represented in both state legislature branches by men of high character and ability. It urges party electors to solicit such candidates and that conventions select only capable business leaders, aiming to curb ward heelers and political wire workers. The action is praised as worth emulation by other cities.
The Sentinel reports on the condition of the Third National Bank, calling it a gratifying statement and a front rank financial institution in the region, deserving the confidence placed in it.
The excerpt argues that removing tariffs would ease meat price pressures by addressing cattle scarcity and would not harm an infant industry. It frames tariff policy as a lever to relieve shortages and stabilize markets.
The Sentinel invites every subscriber to participate in a free guessing contest with no entry fee and an uncertain prize, encouraging broad participation and curiosity about potential rewards.
M. Hanna remarked that trusts are good, while a man with a expanding brood of boys needing meat questions such views. The line contrasts policy rhetoric with personal need during a time of rising commodities.
A Sedalia report notes that when P H Sangree is away from the city for a day, evidence suggests he consistently encounters a recurring pattern or consequence.
A quotation asserts democracy serves the greatest good for the greatest number, framing political ethics around collective welfare and broad public benefit. The phrase reflects core democratic ideals emphasizing inclusivity, fairness, and the common good.
Excursion to St Louis on May 17 offered by M and T railroad with low rates. Tickets available through local ticket agents.
Fred Poteet of this city will play with the Annapolis Cadet in a forthcoming contest. The article notes a local player joining the Naval Academy squad for a regional game, highlighting hometown participation.
At Nevada the A B Dempsy Candy company has filed notice of intent to increase the capital stock of the corporation from six thousand to twelve thousand dollars. Old papers for sale at this office.
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