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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
2
The Pennsylvania congressman Dalzell, a Republican leader, derided foreign born Americans as hoodlums. John Sharp Williams rebutted, praising Germans and French, and urging assimilation over national chauvinism. The piece notes opposing Stimmen on tariffs and party moves ahead of a convention.
A district court in Colorado Springs issued a judgment of 205280.65 against Colorado Electric Co of Colorado Springs and Canon City in favor of eastern bondholders represented by Union Trust Co of Pittsburgh. The court ordered a public sale of the Canon City plant and all company holdings if payment is not made within five days. The judgment arose from a 250000 mortgage with partial payment. no defense was entered, and the case proceeded by default. It is likely the county’s largest judgment.
Representative Hitt of Illinois accepts Republican vice presidential nomination prospects as party insiders discuss Missouri campaign impacts. Kansas City Mayor Neff frets over GOP strategy while Sam B. Cook leads delegates toward secretary of state, amid rumors of Gardner Lathrop entering the Missouri gubernatorial race. Bryan seems to contemplate a potential bolt from the Democratic convention, while J H Harley negotiates delegate loyalties.
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea from W. E. Bard Drug Co as a timely remedy for indigestion and related aches, claiming the system will be free of discomfort with its use.
The Monarch Laundry grows due to excellent service courteous treatment and very low rates. Patronage increases as customers are consistently pleased under Chas. Van Antwerp who runs the business at phone number 183.
Arlington Pharmacy advertises McAllister Springs Water delivered to homes at $1.50 per case via agents.
Paul Clarkson, jailed in Galveston, paid restitution for a $250 diamond ring. With two surgeons and an X ray machine he had the stone removed from his stomach and handed to the owner. He was about to sail to New York when arrested and claims the ring slipped down his throat during search. He recovers rapidly.
A local ad promotes canned pumpkin, Columbia River salmon, currants, and mince meat withPrices vary from 15 to 20 cents per package. The notice directs customers to stop by Seventh and Ohio Streets and mentions The Taylor Transfer Co. and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea marketed by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Harry D Boullt a clothing salesman at the Bell clothing store buys the residence of Mrs Hellen located at 822 West Fourth Street.
An early 20th century ad urges readers to ask dealers for Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It claims to cure swollen and sore feet, heat, calloused skin, aching feet, sweating, corns and bunions and notes it is sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a prompt to ask today.
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