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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
1
Former Sedalia resident Mrs. Minor Morris previously Mrs. Highleyman faces a public dispute in Washington. The case involves family ties and residence claims as it unfolds in the White House setting.
Washington report recounts the forcible ejection and arrest of Mrs. Minor Morris from the White House after she insisted on seeing President Roosevelt. Barnes denies a black messenger involvement and says she refused orders and fought officers as she was removed to a police station and later released on collateral.
Testimony began this morning in the case against the Standard Oil Company filed by the State of Missouri. Court proceedings focus on alleged monopolistic practices and regulatory violations.
One witness on stand after advice from his attorneys he refused to answer. Missouri and Standard Oil face anti trust hearing before Commissioner Wollman in New York. Attendees included Missouri Attorney General Hadley and Standard Oil executives such as Henry H. Rogers James A. Moffat Frank Barstow and Howard Page with twenty one directors summoned. The proceedings began with A B Jocker as the first witness after Frank Hageman’s questioning.
The American Board of Foreign Missions reports 6003 men and 5154 women missionaries, 65386 native laborers, 1325845 communicants across 20641 stations. Income totals 14151368 in Europe and 7000701 in the United States. communicants rose by 103752. Turkish promises for equal treatment to American institutions were not fulfilled. Strong urges Washington to insist on stipulations.
The Pettis County Medical Society banquet at Falstaff hotel drew a large crowd with toasts led by Dr. W. H. Evans. The scene shifted to a long hand testimony dispute involving Bedford and Standard Oil during a session presided by a commissioner amid objections from Attorney General Hadley.
Beechwood Presbyterian in Parkersburg faces a split after Pastor Harry E Porter forbids rear pews. He ropes off back rows to push attendance forward, driving many members to the Methodist church. The pastor says seating drives devotion and vows to keep ropes until the congregation grows.
The widow of the late Samuel Irwin and a former Sedalian advocate for police action call on authorities. She urges inquiry into unresolved matters linked to his death and requests administrative accountability.
Mrs John S Fee widow of Samuel Irwin says her husband John S Fee deserted her and asks officers to aid in prosecution. He was last seen with an actress at a St Louis hotel after a consultation at the Four Courts.
Paris observers report the International Association of Automobile Clubs decided not to hold the international cup race this year. Delegates from France and six other nations declined participation, citing a current crisis in automobile construction and a likely shift to high speed racing as a separate branch.
The Water Works Company cannot supply electricity for night printing due to a recent plant break. The Sentinel will be issued tomorrow evening instead of Sunday morning. Advertisers should submit copy early to secure space and news items for 4 PM Saturday press deadline.
Pearl Wheaton dies from wounds inflicted by Ned Styer in a Caledonia Minnesota incident last week. Only Miss Wheaton’s mother survives among the involved parties.
Mrs. Fannie Meyers entertained a company of friends last night in honor of her guests Mrs. Gibson and Dr. Frances Gibson of St. Louis. Flinch was played and refreshments were served. Guests included Misses Ella and Eunice Cousley Carrie Rembaugh Florence Harker Harriet Gold Harriet Guild Miss Slater Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ritter and Guy Arey.
The Cleveland Electric Railway company pays a 58500 dividend today. Over 2000 motormen and conductors receive about 1 cent per hour wage increase, added after directors raised the regular dividend from 4 to 5 percent. The raise, given voluntarily, takes effect on the first of the month.
An important gathering of senior statesmen from major powers opened today to discuss the Morocco Question. Delegates focus on regional stability, colonial interests, and diplomatic resolutions amid mounting tensions.
Delegates from Germany and France gather in Algeciras Spain for the Moroccan conference amid hopes for improved European understanding. The opening session will be formal with accreditives exchanged and informal talks planned to set dates methods and procedures.
Congressman Joseph A. Goulden of New York's eighteenth district introduced a bill requesting a 25000 appropriation to install electrical equipment to illuminate the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe Island. Since 1903 only 3500 annually has funded the torch light, leaving the statue often unseen at night.
Mrs E W Owens of West Pettis street marked her seventy ninth birthday this Thursday at home. Born January 4 1827 in Waverly Missouri she came to this city in 1867 and has lived here since.
John L. Buckley had his case dismissed by Judge W. E. Conner after being charged with permitting a minor to play pool. A new information was filed against him for operating a billiard and pool hall without the required license.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt announced that Miss Alice Roosevelt will marry Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati on Saturday February 17 at 12 noon in the White House East Room.
Attorney Bowron files for Maggie Brown in a divorce action against her husband Shelbie Brown. The filing marks the start of a formal court proceeding.
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