04 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1905
Page
1
Roosevelt's train tour reached Louisville Fort Worth Dallas Waco Austin Sherman and other Texas cities with extensive public greetings. Officials and veterans welcomed him while schools and military units prepared parades and speeches across multiple towns.
A special train carrying President Roosevelt and party will reach Sedalia at 3 a.m. tomorrow over the M X T line. Conductor Harry Pratt and Engineer Frank Yunker will be in charge of the trip.
A surprise wedding will be solemnized this evening at 8 o'clock at the parochial residence of Rev. Fr. S Neiberg. The couple are Mr. Gus Suchs and Miss Harriet Kuhn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Kuhn. Miss Kuhn is a well known young lady and the groom is an industrious young man with many friends in the city.
The state fair association moves to build new structures with a $144000 appropriation and $17000 breeders fund. Contracts will be awarded at the April 19 fair board meeting after bids are solicited by Secretary Rippey. Governor Folk braces to sign pending bills and may deliver an address on Governor's Day.
St Joseph Missouri April 4 Richard E Murphy known as the Boy Editor is accused of stealing 305 dollars from Merchants Bank. He was delivered to police in Washington by former Senator Francis Cockrell after attempting to cash a forged 150 dollar check. Murphy has a history of passing counterfeit drafts and forgery. He is held in Washington on the grand larceny charge.
Authorities announce an investigation into Equitable's affairs with actions forthcoming. Officials describe ongoing inquiries and potential steps to follow as details remain confidential.
President James W. Alexander confirms state Insurance Superintendent Francis Hendricks has begun an inquiry into Equitable Life Assurance Society affairs. Gov Hilgins and Sen Brackett push legislative probe as Hyde defends actions. Investigation under insurance law seeks examiner appointment and a formal hearing on the report.
President Roosevelt will stop briefly in Muskogee and South McAlester, Indian Territory, on his Texas-bound journey. Rail lines prepare for large arrivals as thousands gather to meet him and hear a short address.
A fragment quotes a person insisting the police will cover his costs when he returns, claiming Mr. Evans will drop the charge and owe nothing. The terse line implies a threatened legal or financial consequence tied to authorities handling.
Adjutant General Sherman Bell who retires April 5 will be replaced by Capt. Bulkeley Wells. Bell has been invited by President Roosevelt to accompany him on his hunt and will stay with the President from the Texas reunion to Glenwood. Rumors say a federal appointment awaits Bell if he accepts. Governor McDonald plans continued action to drive the Western Federation from Colorado, with possible further deportations.
An unnamed man claiming to be Everett Worthington is held for safety in Topeka after brandishing arms near the capitol. He answers interrogations in writing and says he intends to kill Governor Hoch, claiming he saved the governor and that the capital and legislators will be blown up.
The Sokoto report from West Africa notes tribal warfare in Liberia with March 13 attacks by the Picanannyness on Cestos, killing sixty men and eighty women. Cestos natives plan a large counter expedition as a fierce engagement looms.
J. R. Baldwin sold a fine gelding to John Menefee Junior yesterday and the horse was shipped today to Buffalo New York.
Last evening about 6 o'clock a fire at J. M. Brown’s pitch plant west of the gas plant spread from a boiling vat and caused about 350 dollars in damage before hose companies could extinguish it.
Washington April 4 the interstate commerce commission heard oral argument today on the differential case concerning the question of traffic differentials to Atlantic ports.
London April 4 Cunard Steamship Company reports no dividend for the year profits total 401 065 including 27 885 carried forward. After tax depreciation transfers and reserve allocations a balance of 37 110 is carried forward shrinkage due to rate war and weak general trade.
George A. Morris files a $100000 suit in Mexico Missouri for conspiracy causing false arrest and imprisonment. Defendant A C Burns is held in contempt by Notary A C Whitson to answer questions about Linz brothers and F R Jesse. Habeas corpus actions to follow.
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