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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1899
Page
8
A political speech warns that monopolies threaten the nation's safety and urges strong state and federal action to curb trusts. The speaker claims the Democratic party holds a majority of Americans and predicts victory in 1900 if party differences align with the majority's will.
Lamar Missouri Congressman Dockery writes a city Democrat outlining his platform. He denounces trusts and imperialism, argues for free silver at 16 to 1, tax and expenditure cuts, and condemns annexation of distant islands as colonial policy. He cites federal spending per capita and predicts the money question as dominant in the party line.
Citizens consider a lavish city banquet and possible national gathering to honor Admiral Dewey on his arrival in New York. The plan could grow from ten thousand to one hundred thousand dollars and draw representatives from across the United States.
The United States government loses thousands as Chicago men export second class advertising matter to Mexico, buy double the value in Mexican stamps, and mail it back to save half a cent per letter. They claim law gaps prevent action without legislation.
Advertises the largest stock of carpets in all grades with rugs, lace curtains, portieres, window shades, mats, linoleum, and oil cloth. From now until August 1 the undertaker's goods are sold at actual cost, cash only, with 116 West Second Street and telephone 100 for contact.
A. T. Baker of Itaska Texas had his right heel run over by a Katy locomotive in the local yards this morning. Doctors dressed the injuries at the hospital and he resumed his journey to St. Louis. Baker was a stockman with 19 cattle cars bound for the St. Louis market.
Goods and services listed for Rogers shoe shop and Steven’s livery stable. Hospital arrivals report fever and influenza among workers in Denison and Burleson. Davis sues Missouri Pacific for damages from a July 1898 injury. Trains, track repairs, and wrecking car construction dominate rail activity notices with multiple personnel changes and route disruptions during heavy rains.
Short notices advertise a tobacco cure 50¢ and a cream soda. Several items list horses for sale at Steven's stable. A family washing service charges 20 cents per dozen at Bowman and Dorn's Laundry. Also mentions Red Cross Ball Blue detergent.
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