Third Body Recovered in River Search
The remains of Katherine Courtney were found sixty miles downstream as authorities recovered the third body in the ongoing river search.
14 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1905
Page
1
The remains of Katherine Courtney were found sixty miles downstream as authorities recovered the third body in the ongoing river search.
In Boonville Missouri Mrs Courtney and two girls are presumed drowned after a gasoline blast. Katherine Courtney Nell Varney and Helen Courtney are set for funeral services at the First Christian church pending availability of the body. A systematic river search continues from Boonville to Rocheport with patrols and train arrivals carrying the remains to town. Pallbearers named include Clark Clark Lawrence Veter Mackey Curran Harris Jackson Ware Evans Montgomery Messerly among others.
Geneva reports the Swiss police launched a campaign against revolutionary leaders based in Switzerland. Pressure from the Russian and Turkish governments spurred the action as the group directed movements across Eastern Europe.
In Justice N H Rogers court this morning the case against Frank McAllister for disposing of liquor on Sunday was continued until Thursday morning as the defense attorney was not ready to proceed.
Mrs Grace Mason wife of Walter A Mason bank president suffers tuberculosis of the right foot from tight shoe friction. She has not walked for fifteen weeks.
Texas National Guards arrive at Camp Mabry near Austin and will stay through August 27 at 7 p.m under Major General William H. Stacy in command.
The annual state shooting tournament in San Marcos Texas began this morning with top marksmen from across the state competing for valuable prizes offered.
The Mississippi Valley Log Rolling Association annual meeting in Little Rock, Ark., delayed due to yellow fever in the lower Mississippi valley. 5,000 to 6,000 delegates from Mississippi and Louisiana were expected. the event will likely be rescheduled for late fall after the outbreak subsides.
Peace envoys reported active at daybreak as talks prepare for a conference. Japanese representatives joined the delegations, signaling renewed negotiations and a collaborative mood ahead of formal discussions.
Portsmouth July 14 report says Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries met at the navy yard at 9:30 this morning. The mood appears hopeful for a peace settlement despite Korea tensions, with consultations underway in the officials’ quarters.
The article notes a resumed meeting after daybreak focusing on Japan's proposed protectorate over Korea. Discussion progressed beyond the previous adjournment with changes to the protocol phrasing and the Kurdish Eastern Railway situation context.
Warranted arrests issued for J L Kautzman Daniel Wilcox and Louis Gieschen on liquor and Sunday closing law violations as prosecutors deny the charges. Wilcox pleads innocence and warrants are to be served tonight.
In an overwhelming public decision Norway opts to dissolve union with Sweden. The vote reflects broad support for independence and the formation of a separate Norwegian state. Local officials report high turnout and clear mandate.
Norwegians favor dissolution by a large margin 292306 to 145 as 450000 votes were cast amid massive public enthusiasm. Thousands of women signed petitions in streets while the cabinet signals a want to negotiate terms and pursue a peaceful dissolution with Sweden.
Kansas City August 14 The yellow fever outbreak in the South forces H Du vall chairman of the Kansas City Southern railway board to alter his inspection trip. He will depart tonight for the South but will not enter the infected district.
President Roosevelt rested today and received no visitors. He played tennis and took a horseback ride with his boys this morning.
The Riga strike escalates as about fifteen thousand workers protest. Agitators in the city urge soldiers to join in the revolt amid worsening conditions.
Oshkosh Wis Aug 14 Today opens the regatta under Inland Lake Yachting association auspices with crack yachts and enthusiastic sailors from Wisconsin and Illinois gathering on Lake Winnebago for a week of racing. Twenty one yacht clubs including Chicago Columbia Delavan Lake Milwaukee Oshkosh Green Lake and others are members. The association founded in 1898 fixed Oshkosh as permanent meeting and racing venue. Former prize winners return with new swift yachts entering the field for spirited contests across classes.
A group of young people will enjoy an outing this evening at Forest Park as guests of Miss Maude Farley. The party includes Maude Farley Vivian Hansberger Ruby Jolly Carmelita Bush Grace Sage Florence Ayres of Marshall, guest, and John Collins Leonard Glenn Harry Rankin Charles Rohn Robert Estil and Gerard Blair.
The Sedalia and Joplin clubs in the Western Association schedule a doubleheader at Liberty Park. The first game starts at 2 30 p.m., and the second follows 15 minutes after the conclusion of the first.
Miller and Company reports a 14.9 percent drop in cotton acreage on August 3 1904 and 73.9 percent on August 3 1905 predicting a crop near 9.4 million bales with a possible 10.4 million if exaggeration is added. favorable weather across the belt boosts outlook while new bale arrivals urge disposal of old crop, neutralizing influences overall.
The moon will undergo a partial eclipse tonight from 8 30 to 16 36 across the United States. A solar total eclipse will occur in August at sunrise 5 30 a m with best visibility in Spain and Northern Africa. Scientific observers plan to photograph and study from international sites.
King Osæar leaves Stockholm for Marstrang to rest and recover, appointing Crown Prince Gustave as regent. Observers say the move signals a possible permanent retirement in favor of the heir, with the government temporarily ruled by Gustave during the king's absence.
Philadelphia report notes the Teamsters convention endorsed the Chicago strikers' action this morning amid the ongoing labor dispute. The endorsement signals solidified support from union trustees for the Chicago workers.
Denver August 14 The American Osteopathic Association annual meeting opens for a five day session with attendance expected to exceed last year. Ist year in St Louis drew about one thousand members. Delegates from nearly every state plus Canada and Mexico participate. Nine osteopathic colleges in the United States graduate over four thousand practitioners to date.
Miss Marjorie Gordon of Hamilton Ohio attempted to save Harry W Cox at Northwest Arm Halifax with Mrs Cox and two children in danger. Cox sank after cramps and dragged Gordon under. Gordon’s mother-in-law also went under. Willie MacDonald a 10 year old boy rowed out and pulled each to shore. Cox died but the women were revived by rolling them on barrels for nearly an hour.
Washington reports a new theory proposed by Dr Perd of Liverpol in the London Lancet. He suggests that repeated exposure to antimony from rubber ring stoppers used on bottles may disturb the digestive system and contribute to appendicitis. If proven, his findings could be supported by other researchers.
A storm system brings showers tonight with a cooler air mass settling in the northwest. Tuesday looks largely fair with improving conditions and lighter winds across the region.
Sunday night marked the closing service as Adventists wrapped up their camp. Visitors prepared to depart after the final gathering and farewell remarks.
After ten days the Adventist camp ends with many townfolk showing interest in Bible study. Evangelist Scores will continue meetings at Third and Vermont streets starting Tuesday night with a new topic on Satan. Elders Porter and Cruzon stay to assist. a question box will answer Bible queries. Resolutions honor Liberty Park board Mayor Babcock local merchants and city newspapers for support.
Captain Taggart faced a tough cross examination as he described seeing his wife leaving a cellar with Lieutenant Wortesque after a cotillion. He testified he believed her closeness with Fortesque indicated infidelity and that his wife later drank at the party.
The Flat Creek quartet, a group of Sedana youths, worshipped near Smithton on Sunday and returned home last evening reporting a pleasant time.
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