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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
3
A robin known as Rose's Pet, longtime entertainer in the lion house, was killed by the leopard Nig after persistent boldness. The bird had sheltered on cage bars, nested near the roof, and returned each spring despite dangers from Nig and the surrounding zoo cubs. Rose, a lion, spared the intruder once before the final fatal encounter.
More than six hundred delegates attend the tenth annual National Association of Manufacturers convention at Grand Opera house Atlanta with welcomes from state and city officials. D. M. Parry of Indianapolis outlines labor and rate legislation themes while officials predict D. A. Tomkins of Charlotte may succeed him as president.
The leopard Nig killed a robin in a cage at the zoo with a single blow, drawing anger from Rose and her cubs and the keeper Frank Hoey had to intervene. Rose and Bismarck mourned the loss as the zoo closed.
A French study reports radium exposure neutralizes viper and cobra poisons. Radium emanation decomposes albumenoid poisons, shown by experiments with glass tubes and guinea pigs. Effects vary with diluents, glycerine, and exposure time, offering a new method to study serpent constitutions.
Twelve yachts from international crews prepare for a 3920 nautical mile Atlantic crossing. The race pits experienced sailors against brutal open ocean conditions as they chart a course from Europe to the Americas.
Thousands of excursionists gathered as eleven yachts prepared to race from Sandy Hook to the Lizard Light for the Kaiser's Cup. Eight American boats compete against English, German entries amid varied vessels and weather hopes. Predictions favor Atlantic, with Captain Barr aboard, while Valhalla Utowana Endymion and others receive broad support.
A historical ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a original laxative syrup that moves the bowels to expel a cold. It claims soothing effects on the throat and lungs and asserts the product relieves coughs without opiates, sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Grand Forks May 16 There is good attendance at the opening of the sixteenth annual North Dakota Sunday School convention. Prominent attendee Mrs Mary Foster Bryner of Peoria Illinois will address the gathering. The convention continues tomorrow.
The Washington Star notes the Kaiser does not resent German admiration of Scailler as a greater poet. P. H. Meyer sells Vigoral and "S" flour.
Local real estate notice offers four and five room houses for sale on easy terms. Two of the homes are new and in good locations. Also listed are small farms within four miles of the city. Visit for details.
A real estate dealer advertises an office at 110 West Second Street with contact phone numbers 215 and residence line 1779. The listing emphasizes property services and local office presence.
The Grand Court of Oregon of Foresters of America opens its eleventh convention in Portland with delegates from local branches. Officers for the next two years will be elected and three representatives chosen to attend the supreme court meeting in Buffalo next August.
Charles Hoffman and partner market their beauti ful flour branded Vigoral Health to customers seeking a pantry staple. The notice highlights product name and vendor without additional claims.
Detroit May 16 The supreme convention of the Protected Home Circle begins in Detroit with more than 50 000 members. The three day sessions will cover routine business and order affairs.
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