23 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
1
Congress and the Interior Department face a fresh uproar over the lease of Osage Indian oil lands amid accusations of impropriety and political pressure. Leaders push for scrutiny and reform as investigations begin.
Secretary Hitchcock defends the Foster leases as having become vested rights despite a finding of original illegality. He urges a ten year extension on 680 000 acres. The House Indian Affairs Committee plans to report the Stephens resolution with narrowed scope asking for lease copies and related correspondence.
J W Clark released from Pettis county jail for obtaining money under false pretenses then arrested after release and jailed again after pleading guilty to taking $2 from J N Dalby by false representation. Salsman case continued. Riley failure to appear leads to Friday continuation.
Detectives failed to locate O. A. Baker the alleged lobbyist charged with sending $100 to Representative Baker to vote against the anti cigarette bill. Police report a room search yielded valuable documentary evidence in Baker's possession.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arrived from Washington to be guests of honor at Brooklyn’s first annual Entertainment club dinner. Robert B Roosevelt, president, will chair as the club discusses recent advances in science literature and art.
Boston February 23 ex assistant attorney general James W Beck replied to Thomas W Lawson s public debate challenge at Faneuil Hall saying he will consider the meeting if a definite proposition is presented.
Sec retary Farrell of the Minor Association of Baseball Leagues reports the sale of Jake Bauers of Sedalia to Manager Powell of the Atlanta Southern league club. Price set at 300 dollars. If Bauers proves successful, Manager Leist will receive 300 dollars.
Leslie and Wilson, prominent East Sedalia grocers, purchased a small delivery team from J. R. Baldwin for $120 as their business expands.
A California youth was convicted of killing his mother and three other family members. Prosecutors said the defendants acted with premeditation and the judge imposed a severe sentence. The case drew attention for its shocking scope and the young age of the perpetrator.
Adolph Weber, 20, found guilty of murdering his mother in Auburn California. He faced additional charges for killing his father sister and brother and for burning the family residence. The fire occurred November 10 1904. Weber is sole heir to a valuable estate. Trial lasted 28 days with strong defense and state prosecution.
Miss Lucille Hill and Mrs. W. H. Reynolds will present an entertainment at the Royal Tribe of Josepa hall on March 7.
Mrs. Elizabeth Schallau of 644 Sherman Street disclosed she buried a man in 1900 believing him to be her husband Andrew Schallau who vanished seven years earlier. A St Louis postmarked letter from the supposed husband explains he was an elevator man at a large hotel and mentions the St Louis city mission run by Rev Clark. He promises to return to Buffalo to clear up the history.
A terse dispatch notes the Czar’s outlook that domestic troubles may be over and signals possible moves or plans to capitalize on calmer times. Key phrases indicate a cautious assessment of internal stability and potential political maneuvers.
European capitals echo consensus that peace in the Orient remains distant. A St. Petersburg dispatch notes Czar's resolve to wage war more vigorously as domestic affairs stabilize. Berlin reports German generals doubt Oyama can defeat Kuropatkin and foresee possible Japanese defeat. Tokyo bankers approve a fourth loan of 100 million dollars at six percent over seven years. Paris cites incomplete Dogger Bank commission findings, with paragraphs aimed to satisfy England.
A Garman Brothers dairy team hitched to a milk wagon snatched a street sign and bolted south toward Fourth Street. The runaway dragged a horse tied to the sign and caused a pole to break shafts and an axle on Mr. Stanley’s wagon before stopping near Fourth and Lamine streets. One horse was lightly injured and milk and cream were spilled.
Mme Rejane the celebrated French actress and her daughter Mme Gabrielle arrived in Paris today delighted with their American tour. She plans to return next year to perform in a theatre to be built by James H. Hyde, New York financier and clubman.
Col. Robert McCulloch veteran commander of the Second Missouri Confederate cavalry is ill at his Boonville home. He is well known to Sedalia residents and a member of the Central Missouri association of 49ers, now aged 84.
Kansas City grocer W. J. Crute marries his former bookkeeper Miss Inez Scott of Nevada Missouri in Chicago. They arrived in Kansas City and stay at the Midland hotel. Crute’s first wife had two divorces and large alimony awards. a settlement was arranged yesterday with her former husband. Mrs Crute has connections with Sedalians.
Chicago Feb 23 Dr Harper president of Chicago University rests easy and likely to survive four to five more months. Doctors Pillings and Bevin agree the educator can live a short time longer. No X ray treatment is considered likely by some physicians.
The Rocking Chair club did not meet this week because Mrs. McLaughlin, who was to host, is ill.
A fierce blaze raged through a large building in California Missouri causing extensive damage before firefighters contained the flames. No injuries were reported and the cause remained under investigation. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area as crews worked through the night.
Washington February 23. New cables in the monument elevator, installed at nearly 3000 dollars, have been completed and the elevator resumes service today. Visitors may now ride to the top instead of climbing stairs.
The battleship West Virginia was placed in commission at the New York navy yard today with Captain A. H. Arnold in command. It is one of twenty one new ships to join the U S Navy this year.
Fire swept through the dry goods and clothing storefront of Representative G. A. Burkhart in California Missouri at 4 AM. The two story building burned in a little over an hour with the loss including Burkhart stock and Bloomstinger hardware stock. Dr Kluber narrowly escaped suffocation but was saved. Total loss exceeds 55000 with only 22000 insurance.
Fourteen British Channel ships equipped with 10 113 crew members depart Villagarcia Spain after anchoring offshore for several weeks.
Judge O. M. Harris, after a long and troublesome spell of the grip, was able to come down town this morning.
Carroll Jones began an evangelistic tour in Camden but used a club to threaten passersby into praying or singing. Police were alerted by callers, he was jailed, and his mental state will be checked today.
W. S. White, president of White's Oil Company, says he holds checks vouchers and letters that will convict Standard Oil of law violations. He claims the documents came to him as a former Standard employee and will be turned over to federal officials. White states I have done the Standard's dirty work and these papers will prove it.
The privilege of stockholders to sell and transfer their Panama railroad company stock to the United States expired today. The government offers minority holders $105 per share for their stock.
Topeka Feb 23 the senate committee of the whole recommended passage of the house bill granting the railway board power to regulate all rates but only on discrimination complaints. The house bill would allow the board to act on its own initiative without a complaint.
Col. A. L. Strang has returned to the city after weeks away and is closeted with a man of note. He hinted a little news would come in a day or two but offered no details, remaining mum on the North and South railroad’s future.
Washington on February 23 Commissioner Garfield assured the beef trust report would be submitted to Congress before it adjourns.
Palm Beach Florida February 23 1920 golfers start South Florida championship exploration with Walter J Travis the current holder entered and competition runs through February 25 with many tourists among entrants.
A special committee of the House of Representatives is appointed to investigate charges of crookedness. The panel will examine evidence, hear testimony, and report findings to the chamber.
Jefferson City February 23 lawmakers form a special committee to probe the missing original bill repealing the breeders law for horse racing. Representative Haines cites a forged copy sent to the senate and hints at crooked acts. United States Senate ballots show no major changes. The Tubbs bill to ban tipping waiters is killed by the House.
Kansas City Times reports five printers shops affected by the linotype strike have begun replacing male operators with female typists. Some shops have already filled positions, others plan to follow. Smith Grieves company says they opened all five shops and are training girls to operate linotype machines to meet demand.
About twenty five young friends gathered last evening at 521 West Seventh Street to honor Miss Della Mead with games and contests. Nina Thompson won the ladies first prize, a water color by E. Mead. Earl Trembly claimed the gentlemen's first prize, a smoking set. Mrs. A. C. Frey earned the ladies booby, and Mr Shoe maker took the gentlemen's booby, a World’s Fair souvenir. Refreshments followed with sandwiches coffee cake and fruits.
The Rev. Dr. J. A. Lefevre, born 1830, Presbyterian pastor in Baltimore for about forty years, and former moderator of the United States General Synod, died after a brief illness. Surviving are Mrs. Lefevre and three children, Arthur Lefevre, Albert Lefevre, and George Lefevre, with funeral services held locally before the body is sent to Baltimore for burial.
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