Prospects Bright for Peace Conference Closure
Report says by Tuesday decision expected on closing peace conference with prospects bright for early next week.
17 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
1
Report says by Tuesday decision expected on closing peace conference with prospects bright for early next week.
Portsmouth Aug 17 Koroskovitz the Russian secretary before leaving for the conference stated prospects of ending deliberations by Tuesday. Witte said articles 9 10 11 12 and possibly 5 would be next as major points like indemnity and Sakhalin require more time. He praised progress and predicted peace though main points remain disputed.
St Petersburg bankers confirm a Russian loan in the United States. Optimism grows over the peace conference outcome. Japanese embassy secretary Choso Koike says some believe talks may fail, but a successful conclusion seems probable with Russia reportedly beaten and Japan insisting on Sakhalin.
Mr J C Williams left this morning for Pittsfield on receipt of a message announcing the death of his cousin Mrs Allen at that place.
Mrs Alice Schooley aged 63 died this morning at 9 at her home 301 Past Finn street from general debility. She was a member of Epworth M E church and had lived here twenty years. Surviving are brothers Eldridge Poe Blackwater Missouri Andrew Toe Syracuse and Mrs Gertrude Divers this city a niece Mrs F T Anderson Sedalia. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives.
State fair officials announce gates will close Saturday morning to allow exhibitors and staff to organize displays after a tornado damaged the liberal arts building. Damage includes $300 and $200 show cases destroyed, glass shattered, and a canopy blown down at Hill's Business College display booth.
A New York to Cincinnati express collided with a Winton Place trolley at Mitchell Avenue grade crossing in Cincinnati suburb, killing three and injuring ten. Gate tender John Driscoll is blamed for lowering gates for a freight train and signaling the trolley to cross. The wreck wrecked engine and mail car, destroyed track garden, and damaged three outbuildings.
Pearl Hortense four months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs GH Jackson of 922 East Sixth Street, died this morning at home from cholera infantum. Funeral at the residence Friday at 2 PM, burial in city cemetery.
Four resident hunters licenses were issued today by Deputy County Clerk M. L. Imhoff.
Frances Wellner through attorney R A Higoda filed a circuit court suit for divorce against husband W D Kellner. The petition alleges repeated indignities, threats to strike with an ax, choking and other abuse, and a knife threat to cut her throat. Both reside near Hughesville.
The funeral of Mrs. John T. Collins wife of the Sedalia furniture dealer will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Gast Broadway Christian church. Rev. Hamann will arrive from Chicago to conduct services with special music. Pallbearers from Sedalia include Charles Hoffman A J White and F B Hoffman Sr. others from Kansas City arrive tonight.
Mr. J M Shelon of Katy learns of the death of his mother in law Mrs Emma Duke in Kansas City. The body will be shipped to Blairstown Missouri for interment and Mr Shelton will leave tonight for the funeral tomorrow.
Columbus Bowen hanged himself in the Urbana jail this morning. He was linked to E B Staniisk, ex mayoral staff, who is serving a sentence for subordination of perjury in pressuring men to confess they killed Wilbur Latimer.
Edgar Bailey, under sentence to hang on September 11 for the murder of Albert Ferguson, a hack driver, was baptized and received into the Catholic church today in Kansas City. He said he joined the church for religious reasons only, not for any other purpose.
A powerful storm swept through central Missouri last night, producing near tornado conditions and causing widespread damage. Residents report strong winds, heavy rain, and debris along several neighborhoods, with emergency crews assessing after the incident.
Prof. Elmer Winebrenner of Clarksburg and Miss Clara Wayt of Liberty were married yesterday. Winebrenner serves as assistant professor of chemistry at William Jewell College.
The Vermont state championship golf tournament started this morning in Bennington Vt on the Mount Anthony golf club course. A large field includes many of the state's top players in a field with numerous entries.
A minor fire at 1410 South Ohio Street started from a gasoline stove leak causing slight damage. Firefighters extinguished it. Shortly after, at about 10 30 a clock, the fire company rushed to the K P hall where a flue burned out but caused no damage.
Albert Kahn of the Bell clothing store received a letter from his wife visiting at Puebb lo. She reports a delightful time with ideal weather and notes her mountain trip among many on her vacation.
The Sentinel cannot publish daily market quotations this afternoon due to storm damage. Wires are down in several locations and the partial report received is not fully accurate.
A severe windstorm struck Sedalia and surrounding areas last evening with heavy rain and lightning. Wires, trees, and roofing were damaged across the city and at nearby towns, several buildings lost glass fronts, and electric service was knocked out due to a transformer failure at Main and Osage streets.
Placards posted across Constantinople denounce the sultan with inscriptions calling him unworthy to rule and demanding the regime's disappearance amid growing dissent in the city.
An excursion train derailed at Boone station on the Atlantic Coast railway this afternoon. The derailment sent cars into a water-filled ditch. Reports say many were killed or injured.
Frank McAllister of East Second street was arraigned in Justice N H Rogers court on violating the Sunday closing law and fined 50 dollars. The case was appealed to the circuit court.
A Black man allegedly forced entry to the home of E. P. Collins in Paris Texas around 4 am and attempted to assault his 18 year old daughter Daisy. A man named Dinwiddie was seized near the city about 11 am after a description and a hat match the incident. Authorities report strong mob sentiment, with identity disputed but Collins believes the suspect is Dinwiddie.
Sedalia’s Athletic club eyes a member only boxing event with Dr Ed Moore coordinating with Missouri Athletic Club. Tommy Sullivan solicits contenders for a bona fide boxing match not a prize fight with Kid Trenner named and Nick Santera rumored as opponent as month’s end target.
A large swinging door at Eddie McCurren’s restaurant was ripped from its hinges by strong winds and heavy rain, causing damage to the entry and prompting an inspection for safety. No injuries reported.
Milwaukee pugilist Charlie Neary will box Billy Finucane of Chicago in a twenty round fight in Denver. Weigh ins are set at 130 pounds at 3 PM. Neary earlier aimed to fight Herrera the Mexican, who may meet Neary soon if a Pacific coast club accepts a lower guarantee.
Eighth annual meeting of the Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens with revisions to ritual on Masonic lines and stricter membership rules while considering a national home in Oklahoma. Delegates greet Theodore Roosevelt and discuss finances, legal changes, and future convention sites with messages from Seattle Milwaukee and San Francisco civic groups.
Governor Herrick finances a trip for Leslie Oren a 11 year old deaf mute blind pupil from the state institution to visit her parents in Oklahoma. Despite affliction she has progressed remarkably under her tutor and may rival Helen Keller.
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