07 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
1
The court condemned the Russian revolutionaries led by Father Gapon to death, declaring their actions treasonous and ordering capital punishment for the former leader.
In St. Petersburg, Father Gapon is condemned to death by the central revolutionary body and two emissaries are appointed to execute the order. Three cavalry squadrons mutinied, refusing to salute the commander who fled. A sharp decline in Russian securities triggers a looming financial panic with banks in precarious condition.
A relative travels from Tulsa to fetch Mrs Barry if the insanity charge is quashed and her condition justifies the journey. She grew violent at the jail this morning trying to reach a window but was restrained. At times she appears rational.
Promoter L P Andrews, linked to the public utilities merger, arrived in Sedalia and spent the day showing two St. Louis visitors, Cor ner and West, the city plants and pumping station on Flat Creek. Andrews declined to speak for publication. He suggested forthcoming favorable news without detailing new developments.
In circuit court today H A Barber sues James E Ben nett with venue moved to Henry county and case dismissed Rose S Halsey sues Sarah R Lower a partition grant to plaintiff Jean Tevener seeks divorce with decree granted Sedalia Trust Company files to quiet title against E Truman petition filed
Chicago December 7 William Mc Swain and Wilbur Cole pled guilty to conspiracy to extort money and were sentenced to thirty days in jail They tried to obtain funds from Armour and Company using letters stolen from files No testimony was taken
The third annual sanitary conference of Connecticut health officials begins at the Chamber of Commerce hall in New Haven with sessions scheduled for tomorrow morning and afternoon. Notable speakers include State Entomologist W. E. Britton, Dr. Charles V. Chapin, Prof. William H. Brewer, Dr. Charles B. Dudley, E. H. Jenkins, and Dr. Edward K. Root.
A defect in trucks on a box car caused a wreck in an extra westbound Missouri Pacific freight near Gray's Summit Missouri at 2 15 this morning injuring brakeman F W Shaeffer. Nine or ten cars of dead freight were ditched and traffic on the St. Louis division halted for about ten hours. Conductor O Rourke led the train. Eastbound Nos 8 and 10 rerouted. the fast mail arrived late after use of alternate routes. Shaeffer suffered bruises and a deep gash in a leg but no serious injuries.
The President sent nominations to the Senate naming Hosea Townsend for the southern district of the Indian Territory William R Clayton for the central district also William R Lawrence of Illinois for the western district and Lyman F Parker Jr for the northern district The Lawrence nomination seeks to replace Charles W Raymond whose tenure has been criticised by lawyers who opposed his reappointment
A Chicago letter warns that Congressman Michalek of Illinois is an alien and faces death if he tries to keep his seat. He remains undeterred and will continue to claim his House seat.
E M Shields and Julius Kol. Bohn were reelected as officers of Camp No. 16 of the Woodmen of the World. The meeting honored Bohn for service and named Shields treasurer for another term.
Camp No. 16 held its annual election of officers. E M Shields was re elected Clerk after twelve years in the post and Julius Kolbohn was chosen Banker for a fifteenth year. Other officers elected include Consul Commander Dr A J Campbell Advisory Lieutenant H G Satterwhite Escort Joseph Long Watchman R L Harvey Sentry Lee L Border and several Managers and Physicians.
Dr W G Cowan and Charlie Baker were initiated into the Shriners degree by Ararat Temple in Kansas City. An officer election followed and a banquet for 600 attendees was served, with D H Smith Larry Ginter and John Bower among attendees from Sedalia.
Washington December seventh in committee of the whole the House reduced the Panama canal emergency appropriation from sixteen and a half millions to eleven millions. The move trims wartime finance and affects planned canal projects and security measures.
The murder trial of Thomas Entryminger, a negro cook, opened in Richmond before Judge Witt. He is charged with stabbing and killing fellow cook George L. Herndon, with the case postponed to the December term due to the prisoner’s attorney attending a Methodist conference in Danville.
The Ohio state board of commerce met in Columbus for a special session to discuss financial legislation. President Nat Henchman Davis outlined aims, committees were named, and talks focused on certified accountant law and banking bills with possible all night sessions.
A reader argues that street cleaning works but trash from businesses and residents spoils the result. He warns that freezing weather makes sprinkling impractical and urges citizens to curb litter to keep alleys and sidewalks cleaner. He credits the street cleaners but stresses public cooperation.
A fatal Union Pacific collision resulted from incorrect orders causing two trains to collide head on. Investigations focus on signaling miscommunication and dispatcher errors leading to the disaster and loss of life.
An east bound Union Pacific limited and a west bound freight collided near Milkins Wyoming at midnight. Sixteen people died including engineers and firemen, the dining car crew, mail clerks, and postal workers. Dozens were injured and several cars destroyed with possible incineration of some victims.
The National Nut Growers Association opens its annual convention in Dallas Texas with about six hundred delegates in attendance after earlier postponement due to yellow fever fears. The two day event will mix business sessions with social entertainment and sightseeing.
A special one day session at the First Baptist church covers foreign mission work. Morning pastors conference includes representatives from three Baptist associations. Rev. M. J. Braker of St. Louis attends and speaks. Luncheon served by church ladies. Afternoon focuses on missionary work. Evening talks at 7 30 by Rev. Frank Y Campbell and Rev. Braker on duties and leading in missions.
Jack Larrimore and Nancy Prewitt pleaded guilty to lending conduct before Judge Rogers and paid fines of $1 and costs. Joe Combs and wife Kate were convicted of stealing coal from Bert man and DeJamere and sentenced to ten days in jail.
Thirty five pupils will perform a lengthy program at the Cumberland Presbyterian church this evening with a large attendance expected.
The Knights of Pythias jubilee brings about 15 000 delegates from across the country to Baltimore for a parade and a Lyric Theatre gathering. Governor Warfield and Mayor Timanus welcome delegates as Senator Beveridge is slated to deliver the jubilee address. About 1100 new members are expected to be initiated during the event.
Prosecuting Attorney Keily and Constable Chaney clash over lid case handling in Sedalia. Chaney faults Mellor verdict and witness handling. Kelly cites lack of competent evidence and says more witnesses are needed to secure Sunday saloon convictions.
Union representatives and Mr Dolan held a conference with the master mechanic regarding a railroad shop issue. Details focus on the Missouri Pacific line and repair concerns affecting train operations.
At Sedalia a mass meeting of Missouri Pacific shop workers adopted resolutions urging free transport to and from the new Missouri Pacific shops. A plan calls for a traveling committee to meet S. M. Dolan and forward the demand to G. W. Smith. 625 workers may refuse to report Monday without service.
Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania arrived at Andersonville to attend the dedication of monuments honoring 1849 Pennsylvania soldiers who died in the Confederate prison. The ceremony drew several thousand people as the cemetery hosts the remains and a detailed program was planned. Wirz, superintendent of the prison, was executed in 1865 after a military trial for cruel treatment of prisoners.
Cynthia Maupin was brought to police court this morning, convicted of vagran cy and fined $10.
Married Men's League No. 35 holds its annual officer election this evening at the Odd Fellows hall.
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