14 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1905
Page
1
A high official connected with the Katy line openly expressed his opinion on current developments regarding the railway. The remarks suggest potential shifts in leadership or policy and draw attention to upcoming decisions.
The Sedalia Sentinel notes renewed talk that the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway could relocate its general offices to Sedalia. Proponents cite faster mail handling, improved recreation for workers, and prior prosperity when offices were here 1881 to 1892, with 200+ staff and strong local impact.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court refuses to reopen the Greason Kate Edwards case. One more chance tomorrow unless the Board of Pardons acts. the Negro and White woman face execution. A second confession is reported in the horrific case.
A blaze swept a Chicago hostel trapping about 300 guests in their rooms. Fire crews battled flames through the night as residents evacuated to safety. No deaths reported, though several were treated for smoke inhalation.
Philadelphia February 14 a petition requesting the reopening of the case of Samuel Greason a colored man from Berks County was filed in the supreme court seeking relief or further consideration of the matter
Yesterday Greason and Mrs. Kate Edwards were convicted of murdering the offer's husband. The successor to Martin was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary.
A mysterious article claims messages from the dead surface during a blaze. The piece reports supernatural communications witnessed amid flames and journalistic speculation about the phenomenon.
Alfred A. Hart, 70, longtime Columbia College photographer, says he has learned how the divine Ten Commandments were transmitted to earth using a magic black-backed mirror and messages from the dead. He cites communications from Moses and the Apostle Mark, supported by a 6,000-line poem. Skeptics deem the mirror a myth and deny scientific significance.
The text describes the forced departure of respected individuals from Sedalia as a hard blow to the community and a sorrowful day for them. It argues that their return would greatly aid the city’s future prosperity, noting their potential value as an adjunct to Sedalia’s growth.
King Edward opened the British Parliament today riding through troops with a Cold Stream and Irish guards guard of honor. An Irish member arrived at midnight to take a seat while Winston Churchill followed as the second arrivist. Seats were filled by daylight.
West of town a sale offers forty head of mules aged 3 4 and 5 years with an average height of 16 hands. The splendid bunch is ready for work and expected to attract many buyers seeking the best mules available.
The funeral of Mrs Elida A Parmerlee who died at her home 110 38 Prospect Street was held this afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the family residence with Rev B F Martin pastor of the First Congregational church in charge. The burial was in the city cemetery.
In Kansas City on February 14 J P Hampton a Bramer Missouri stockman and A P Barnes a Bramer restaurant keeper were found dead from gas asphyxiation in a rooming house. Ira Hume of Powersville Missouri occupant of an adjoining room is in a precarious condition. Barnes is believed to have left the gas on after retiring.
Mrs Stoesel wife of a Russian general is to be honored by French women in a wartime recognition ceremony. The article notes gratitude from Parisian women for the family’s wartime sacrifices and service.
Paris reflects on Mme Stoessel as the real defender of Port Arthur. She organized hospital services and tended wounded amid shellfire, earning praise from General Stoessel who calls her a battalion forbearer. French women seek ways to honor her quiet bravery and dedication.
In SE Dalia Justice Courts a brisk session disposed six cases in a single day. The rapid docket featured swift rulings and minimal proceedings as attendants observed a streamlined process.
Six Sedalia cases on January 6 in Pettis County courts led to jail terms of 5 to 20 days each with total county costs about $138.10. Defendants, likely non residents, were charged with disturbing the peace near the M K and T railway depot or West Main and West Second streets. Prosecutor Kelly earned $30 from these six convictions, while no local prosecuting attorney was present. Defendants named: James Lloyd, Frank Wagner, Earl White, Robert Blue, Pat Riley, Charles Winfrey.
A sudden measure bans all forms of sport on Sundays, reflecting strong Sabbath observance. Officials say the law targets organized and informal games alike, with penalties for violations and exemptions only for certain religious ceremonies.
Jefferson City February 14 The Missouri House passes a bill banning Sunday horse racing cock fighting baseball football and card playing with exceptions for theatre events and open saloons and beer gardens and fining violators up to a thousand dollars The Senate approves a joint resolution setting annual legislative pay at one thousand dollars and proposes sending the issue to voters as a constitutional amendment The senatorial ballot shows no change.
President Roosevelt lunched at the University club in New York and will attend a Hungarian club event as guest of honor this evening. An elderly man named William Jackson attempted to meet the president at Douglas Kutinson’s home claiming to have information on government operations. Secret Service restricted him without arrest.
The piece reviews St Valentine’s Day with Cupid symbols, love messages, and tokens. It notes the day beloved by lovers and disliked by postmen, and observes shop displays showing both sublime and ridiculous valentines amid changing fashions.
Monteville Flowers, president of Flowers' Academy of Dramatic Art in Indianapolis, gave a Ben Hur reading at First Christian church in Sedalia last night. An old school mate of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Rudy, Flowers appeared under the Second Lecture Course banner and drew a large audience with what was called the best reading Sedalia has seen.
A sixty mile per hour Nebraska wind halted rail traffic across the state, compounding damage from the recent blizzard. Dozens of towns report coal shortages as lines remain crippled and service disrupted.
Jack Hess, who broke into a blacksmith shop to warm up, was arraigned before Justice N. H. Rogers on the charge of disturbing the peace and sentenced to five days in county jail.
Train crews cleared a freight track after a snow collision disrupted service. Workers assisted, shoveling and inspecting rails to resume movement. No injuries reported as authorities assess damage and restore operations.
Fifteen to twenty train crews were injured in a crash near Argos Indiana last night and are isolated in a box car with the temperature at 18 below. Snow banks block relief efforts and an extra train attempting to clear the line collided with a freight. Both crews are in need of aid as efforts continue.
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