30 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
1
A morning draft outlines two clauses of a peace agreement. The document proposes mechanisms for ceasefire verification and steps toward political reconciliation. Officials emphasize urgency and clarity to secure immediate adherence by all parties.
Telegrams from rulers express congratulations as the Russo Japanese war ends. Draft treaty outlines evacuation of Manchuria by both sides and recognition of Japan’s influence in Korea. Japan waives war expense reimbursement and agrees to divide Sakhalin on acceptable terms. Officials stress peaceful, civilizational aims and urge world unity.
The pleasure boat Milda capsized on August 10 near the M K T railroad bridge in the Missouri River at Poonville, killing Mrs Courtney and two daughters Helen and Kathryn and Miss Nel Varney. Government snag boat recovered the craft and found Mrs Courtney’s pocket book and money. her body has not been found.
In a Huntington West Virginia tragedy dated August 30 report says the missing wife of a man named Courtney is feared dead after a launch named owned by him sank near Boonville with a small party aboard. The James B McPherson snag boat recovered the craft but the victim's body remained unrecovered. The case follows the August 10 incident remembered by local readers and involves Captain A J Spahr of the government boat and Miss Courtney.
A prominent clergyman named Rev Rudy is linked to a death scene near Mrs C L Denny’s residence as three pistol shots ring out in quick succession. The incident, occurring yesterday afternoon, is described as a double tragedy involving murder and self-inflicted death in a wealthy city neighborhood.
In a crowded scene Rudy leads with 11 670 votes as Miss Burress and Mrs Human trail. The three top finishers gain the right to name the judges, while a tragedy unfolds with William Barbour shooting Miss Marietta Denny and himself after a rejected wedding plan.
Plans for a new electric interurban railway between Marshall and Sedalia include possible extensions to Miami and beyond into Iowa. Promoters led by D. Martin announce strong financial backing, modern passenger and freight service, and frequent cars, with eventual town expansion discussed by Thos. Marshall. A separate note recalls a tragic death impacting local social events.
In an unusual scene this morning, a figure described as Old Sol appeared with his face obscured from public view. Onlookers gathered as dawn light brightened the horizon and a silent crowd watched the misty square.
Reports from Selkirk and Cape St Louis Labrador describe solar eclipse observations by scientists and the public. The most notable effort by the Lick Observatory led by Dr Heber Curtis and Prof Joel Stebbins operated from Cartwright aiming to rediscover the intramercurial planet Vulcan, with results pending.
The article lists a 11 point peace framework between Russia and Japan including Korea influence, evacuation of Manchuria, restoration to China, shared guarantees, Sakhalin division, cession of Liaotung to Japan, railway concessions, and prisoner care payments. Portsmouth reports growing suspicion of Japanese payments via railway arrangements and notes envoy movements and messages of appreciation.
Clarence Jones and George McKinzie were arrested by Deputy Constable Menter Bouldin on a charge of assault for allegedly beating Will Bird into insensibility with a heavy club. Bird bore a forehead gash and could not appear in court. The case was continued by Justice Kinsey until September 7 with bonds set at 190 dollars each.
Repairs on the water works power plant enabled last night’s street lights to be turned on ending a week of darkness across the city.
A Barunoas Florida military telegram cites Pensacola mayor announcing yellow fever in the city. State Health Officer Ferter says three cases exist with convalescent patients, and a strict quarantine is in effect.
On August 30 in Augusta Georgia a Southern railway passenger train overturned at a switch. Fred Murphy the city health officer was killed. George Let a flagman lost both legs. Jr Brown a yard employee suffered a back sprain. Passenger M Kallislie was slightly injured.
The National Firemen's Association convention in Kansas City adopted a resolution to appoint a committee to secure a nationwide 2 percent tax on all insurance premiums. The funds would support the firemen's relief funds across the country.
Muscogee I T August 30 H N Haskell told the constitutional committee he has assurance that four congressmen from the Territory will be given House privileges. Haskell has been in direct communication with Washington.
Boripps McRae Press Association reports there was no repetition of the bank run on the Bank of Topeka today in Topeka Kansas on August 30.
Secretary Bonaparte ordered the court-martial of Captain Young of the Bennington on the charge of neglect of duty, announced by the Scripps McRae Press Association from Washington on Aug 30.
Burglars dynamited the safe at Claus Junge's hardware store in Cole Camp and burglarized the S. W. and S. W. depot and the post office early Tuesday. Little loot was taken at the hardware. police in neighboring cities were alerted to aid the search for the culprits.
The Kansas City pipeline company of New Jersey, capital $3,060,000, secured authority to operate in Kansas. Plans a natural gas pipeline from Montgomery, Chautauqua and Neosho counties to Kansas City. Paul Thompson of Pennsylvania is president.
The German day executive committee will meet next Sunday afternoon to finalize arrangements for the Liberty Park observance. Privileges will be allowed and the program for the day will be completed.
Deputy County Clerk M L Imhoff issued hunters licenses to BK DeHaven and J F P McBrearty. The total number of licenses now stands at 19 as of 203.
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