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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
1
In a tense hearing attorney Hadley pressed the defendant, who consistently invoked the Fifth Amendment and answered with a flat decline to answer. The judge warned of possible contempt but the response remained unchanged.
Henry Rogers maintains silence in the Missouri oil inquiry as Attorney General Hadley presses on cross questions about Standard Oil entities. Rogers admits knowing Walter Teagle but repeatedly declines to answer beyond that, while Hadley seeks Lawson to testify and Jerome weighs involvement in ongoing proceedings.
At the Sedalia National bank annual election Dr. E F Yancey was chosen president and W H Evans was elected vice president. All other officers were re elected. Citizens National bank re elected its old board of directors and will elect officers next Saturday. Third National bank election was in progress at press time.
Louis Morris also known as Tennessee Jones, a burly man, was arrested Monday night by Deputy Constables Bouldin and Drake on charges of burglary in connection with a break-in at C. E. Mellor's saloon during the early Monday hours. His preliminary examination is scheduled for 10 o'clock Wednesday before Judge Rogers.
Firefighters rushed to 410 North Lamine Street around 8 am to extinguish a blaze that scorched the roof of Richard Sanders residence. Loss valued at about 5 dollars and insured. property owned by W. A. Fast.
Seven members of Isaac Taylor's family died in a fire that consumed their dwelling near Lewiston Pennsylvania. The tragedy occurred today as flames engulfed the house, leaving no survivors among the Taylor clan.
A frame two story house at the corner of Petiis and Lamine streets owned by Charles O Connor was partially destroyed by fire about 4 50 pm Monday. The blaze trapped Eliza Gibson who was rescued through a window and severely burned. Fire losses totaled about 700 and 500 for furniture with no insurance.
A severe landslide in Haverstraw New York swept away eight houses and caused extensive destruction. Details remain sparse as crews assess the scope of the disaster and search for remaining hazards.
In Haverstray New York a landslide last night swept eight brick houses over a clay bank into brick excavations along Rockland street. About 11 pm the homes dropped 100 feet. fire broke out, hindered by a ruptured water main. The dead include members of the Dailey Nelson Mannion Silverman and Lawry families and seven Hebrew laborers. exact tally uncertain.
Mr. L. P. Andrews told the citizens' committee the deal consolidating public utilities would be consummated soon. A temporary plant will supply the city during improvements. The new water works pump will be shipped tomorrow from Cincinnati.
J D Hail submitted a proposition to the council at the last adjourned session but it was not introduced. It will come before the council at the first February meeting. Hail and successors agree to build an electric light plant and supply lights within ninety days after work begins if a franchise is granted.
Philadelphia reports special elections to fill state legislative vacancies in several counties with Crawford County delaying until Thursday. Legislative senators also vote today as the special session convenes January 15. The Lincoln Republican faction, reformist in the party, seeks strong success after large fusion votes last election.
Police found four Wendland family members dead beneath a tree near Frankfort. A post card signed Wendland directed investigators to the scene and quoted Lord forgive us our sins. Authorities believe the father killed the others before taking his own life. he faced embezzlement charges.
A Chicago graft probe targets $5,000,000 in alleged bid rigging and fake work on water tunnels and sewers. A committee will audit the comptroller and public works offices, with a decade spread of suspected corruption.
Hunters and dog lovers from across the country gather for the Georgia Field Trial association's fourth annual meeting in Waynesboro Georgia. Eleven setters and six pointers entered join some of the finest trained bird dogs, with Captain F L Stone of Atlanta as president and T T Ashford of Birmingham England serving as judge amid ideal conditions on a 12000 acre reservation.
Mrs. Morris Biechert of Meyerstown is proclaimed the champion strong woman. She earned the title by packing a 250-pound hog two miles to a butcher after a farm assignment, with a wheelbarrow and a determined run.
Francis A. Palmer estate dispute opens in the New York Supreme Court with James R. Palmer a San Francisco 96 year old brother and nieces Gertrude A. Knapp and Mary C. Keppner of Wallingford Conn contesting the will. They challenge the arrangements with executors of the charitable and educational bequests alleging fraud.
Mrs. Rachel Baker, wife of A G Baker editor of the Versailles Statesman, died in Versailles last night from heart trouble. She was 44. Funeral services will be conducted by her pastor Rev C N White at the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs Catherine Easter aged 70 died last night at her home in Smithton from paralysis. Funeral will be Wednesday at 1 PM, burial in Smithton City Cemetery.
Hartford January 9 indicates the state prison has scheduled the execution of Frank Sherrie for the murder of Mrs. Ludwika Kulas in Somerville Connecticut.
Dr. Minor Morris issues a public statement condemning the ejection of his wife from the White House and denouncing the officials involved. He claims an attempt was made to render her friendless and insane and accuses Representative Hull of misstatements about their father’s will while defending his family’s honor and the couple’s sacrifices.
Willie Porter a colored porter at Hotel Campbell Windsor was struck by a blown truck near the M K and T station as train No 4 pulled in. The truck struck him injuring him badly though a physician later said his condition was not serious.
A blast at Fryestone quarries near Tulsa reveals a vein of pure lead. The discovery caused great excitement in the area as workers reported the unexpected find.
In police court this morning a quartet of colored vagrants were fined $50 and a like amount was assessed against Otis Dow, a white man, on a similar charge. The Negroes were Dick Jones, Mazc Zampier, Rob ert and John Brown. In each case, with the exception of John Brown, the prisoners were marched to the limits and ordered to return to Sedalia no more. The case of Walker Hopkins, charged with being drunk and disturbing the peace, was continued until Wednesday morning.
This afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock the ladies of Calvary Episcopal parish host a parish hall tea. The event is well patronized and guests report an enjoyable time.
The senate committee on interoceanic canals adopted a resolution requesting a comprehensive investigation of the Panama canal affairs. The move aims to scrutinize issues surrounding the canal's management and operations.
The trial of Benjamin I D Greene and Col John F Gaynor began in Savannah on charges of conspiracy to defraud the U S government and presenting false accounts linked to Savannah harbor work. Extradited from Canada, they face four charges including embezzlement and receiving government funds. defense seeks to limit to two counts under extradition terms. The case may run several days.
The trial of twenty one individuals and corporations indicted for conspiring to violate anti trust laws began in U S district court Chicago January nine Jurors were drawn with twenty veniremen summoned Eleven of eighty two were peremptorily challenged by the government and eight by the defense The jury includes Joseph Walker Mendota George Ruprecht Mount Carroll P K Cross Morris George Mundie Earlville R B Graham Sycamore John W Miller Savanna M J Hem Chicago Walter Loomis Sycamore Robert C Smith Rockford Gerald Pearce Yorkville Henry Windsor Wauponse and John S Lee Elgin The case is to be tried before Judge J Otis Humphrey
A 10 year old boy Dale Thornton arrives in Sedalia from Little Rock Arkansas claiming a man named Jackson lured him on a trip to Kansas City then deserted him with a ticket to Sedalia. He says his home is Little Rock and his mother is a dressmaker. Police seek mother and verify abandonment or abduction.
The Missouri state railroad commission began an inquiry into why oil freight from St Louis to Kansas City costs 20 cents while the reverse leg is 17 cents. Independents allege bias favoring Standard Oil, noting KC shipments dominate and rates appear designed to create a state monopoly.
A blaze swept the Gaston National Bank building in downtown Dallas damaging the structure and killing R. F. Radiey of Kansas City Texas Typographical Union organizer and an unidentified man. John Minor, a linotype operator, was fatally burned. Estimated damage is $36,000.
A small blaze started from a defective flue at 1223 South Engineer street the house of E. E. Sanders. Fire companies responded about 11 o clock this morning. Damages totaled about $10 and were fully insured.
Generally fair conditions continue tonight and Wednesday with a gradual rise in temperatures. Highs and overnight lows are expected to trend upward as a light warm air mass moves in.
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