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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
3
Sam C. Whiting was arraigned Tuesday in Justice Sommerville's Smithton court on a wife desertion charge. The case moved from Justice N. H. Rogers' court on venue change, and Whiting received a one year jail sentence. W. W. Brain prosecuted and W. A. Collins defended.
A Chicago physician's prescription yields Foley's Kidney Cure described as pure and scientifically formulated to maximize value. The product is sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
The Thursday club and guests enjoyed a delightful afternoon hosted by Mrs. W. D. Steele in honor of Mrs. Bayliss Steele of Kansas City. The event featured decorative tables and refreshments. Mrs. A. D. Stanley won the club prize, a cut glass spoon holder, while Mrs. A. W. Perry received the guest prize, a plate.
A short item notes that all late fiction is available for rent at 2 cents per day from Dunlaps.
Hundreds of delegates to the Catholic Total Abstinence Union gather in Scranton at St. Peter's Cathedral for pontifical high mass celebrated by Rt. Rev. M. J. Hoban. Delegates are welcomed by Hoban and Mayor J. Benjamin Dimmick at Knights of Columbus hall before a banquet and business sessions.
A tonic pill praised for cleansing the system and stimulating the liver. De Witts Little Early Risers are described as reliable effective and pleasant with no griping side effects. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Company.
London experts say future naval battles will occur at long ranges and stress the primacy of expert gunnery. They argue 12 inch guns can pierce armor at 2000 yards, and advocate 16 inch Krupp steel belt armor to render ships invulnerable to heavy fire, potentially creating a faster, heavier armored battleship that could supersede the Dreadnought.
A senator accuses the President of bad faith in handling a rate bill, claiming he invited negotiators to confer with the Attorney General and then altered the measure without notifying key allies. The speaker says despite meetings and a formed agreement, the President compromised an essential feature and seeks the country’s judgment.
Cynthia Maupin, colored, was arrested today by Constable J A Chaney on West Main Street for disturbing the peace. She will be arraigned before Justice D Kinsey Thursday morning.
The detention hospital in Chicago saw an annual spike in alcohol related cases as bock beer season begins. Ten of twenty eight patients before Judge Staley were described as bock beer cases, blaming overindulgence in the beverage for their troubles.
Washington reports reveal that the coast artillery force can defend only about 34 percent of guns, mines, range finders and related equipment, with a 30 percent average shortage in companies and under 25 percent of defenses manned. In war, 75 percent could stay idle until volunteers or recruits are trained. Representative Hull proposes higher pay for technically skilled artillery grades.
Mrs. John Patrino reports her three year old Anna almost drowned when she fell into the Morris Canal near their home at 315 Pamrapo Avenue. Her horse Charley grabbed the dress with his teeth and pulled the girl from the water, a tale neighbors corroborate despite police skepticism.
Reports from several places describe ruthless killings of black swans by pot-hunters in Australia. Many birds are shot and left maimed. Western Australia, once the Swan River Settlement, is linked to the swan symbol on early colony stamps.
Mrs F A Wooldridge received notice that her aunt Mrs Nancy G Bond died in Warren County Kl at age 89 A prominent member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Tuesday night at the regular drill of Company D an election filled a first lieutenant vacancy Harding elected to that position and First Sergeant H O Berry elected second lieutenant Major James presided and arrangements made for target practice at the State fair grounds on decoration day.
An advertisement touts Kodol for dyspepsia as a remedy for chronic indigestion promising relief for long standing cases. It claims the product digests food, strengthens digestive organs, and improves vitality. Sold by W. & Bard Drug Co.
William Henderson was arrested last night on a charge of disturbing the peace. He appeared before Justice W E Conner this morning and was sentenced to five days in the county jail.
Advertises Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea with 3 percent tea or tablets from W. E. Bard Drug Co. The brief copy promotes a beauty theme centered on girls and a product offer.
A new ball club named The Ramblers has been organized and will play a game at Windsor on Decoration Day in that city.
Very dry conditions persist as farmers plant corn. Rev Milton Clews preached at Pleasant Hill. Miss Cora Cordry visits Otterville relatives with E R Cordry. Elmer Lurnett visits Otterville from Sedalia and injures foot on splinter. George Wing and Stella visit Sedalia relatives. William Surnett with wife and daughter visit Sedalia kin. Local fishing on the Lamine river yields fine catches. Rev Turner fills appointment near Soleville.
Berlin reports a new disease termed soul blindness by Prof. Schuster. A patient could read and name objects but could not recognize printed words or simple sketches, suggesting a disrupted eye brain association with uncertain recovery prospects.
A flock of 13 wild swans alighted in an open space above the bridge opposite Clinton Louisiana, the first visible in years. The birds, pure white with arched necks, spent hours on the water before beginning a northward journey. River men say the birds signal coming spring weather.
Mackinac county supervisors authorized the purchase of a full-blooded bloodhound from Eagle Sage Texas. The dog named Jeff Davis arrived to assist in tracking criminals after a rise in robberies in St Ignace last summer and fall. The animal cost $125 plus express charges.
The text argues that in Japan Gen. Kodama is said to have defeated the Russians while Oyama is portrayed as merely drawing a salary.
A note from Astoria records a recurring dedication labeled Kind You Have Always, bearing a signature and formal tone. The fragment hints at personal or ceremonial wording linked to a local figure or event, with limited context to confirm full intent.
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