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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
1
Congressmen Shepherd and Grosvenor clash over a recent incident. The discussion centers on accountability and political fault lines within the Morris case as both men press separate narratives.
Washington reports Mrs Minor Morris remains in critical condition after being ejected from the White House. Rep Shepard of Texas presses for a House investigation, calling the incident brutal and unworthy of the presidency.
Crosby S. NyeS of the Washington Star accuses White House officials of clinging to outdated notions. Star reporters, led by the Star and Post, denounce press censorship and press for a presidential investigation into the Mrs Morris incident.
SeJjana lodge No. 125 BPOE held its regular session and set a banquet for next Wednesday after the business meeting. Elks conferred the degree of Elkdom on Melvin Ilgenfritz Charles Hoberecht H K Bente Lant Farnham Dr Visher and George Yeager.
Chicago University mourns Dr. Harper a famed Hebrew scholar with a vast endowment. public services set for Sunday at Mandel Hall. Pres. Faunce Chancellor Andrews and Dean Judson to speak. The obituary notes his relentless pace and long ties to industrial donor Rockefeller.
Dispatches from Washington report Sedalia applicants seeking the postmaster position as Captain Glenn remains silent about reappointment. Across Missouri towns like Columbia Windsor and Versailles the service rule governs selections with incumbents favored, while Senator Alger battles Detroit postmaster reapportionment with limited success.
Cleveland investigators believe the suicide of Leland Prior, a stock broker, stemmed from the sale of forged municipal bonds. Detectives seek the culprit behind the bonds that ruined Prior’s accounts and fueled a massive firm failure worth about a million and a half dollars.
Fred G. Hollman former Cooper County circuit clerk has leased the Pilot Grove Record from W. R. Annon and assumes charge immediately.
Insurgent Republicans and aligned Democrats say they can deliver 148 votes against a rule shielding a debate on the statehood bill and a separate vote for each territory. They note 148 is eight shy of defeating the stalwarts, who insist the bill will pass as drawn despite calls for a full House vote.
In Clinton Missouri Judge Denton ordered nearly 75000 dollars of forged notes cancelled. The notes were collateral hypothecated by Casey of Salmon and Salmon bank and held by Commonwealth Trust of St Louis to back overdrafts. Prominent Henry county farmers and stock raisers were forged on the list. The total forged paper is expected to reach about 150000 dollars. The court also sent to Pettis County the case of R T Lindsay guardian of Mary Glasgow against J W Morgan.
A Wabash line Pullman sleeper derailed on elevated tracks over the levee in St. Louis. The car toppled and hung between the structure and a telegraph pole. Passengers fell from windows to the ground, fifteen feet below, with six injured.
Henry Neilson was arrested last night by Deputy Constables Elmer Smith W E Grimm and Billy Drake. He was tried this morning before Justice W E Conner and sentenced to five days in county jail for disturbing the peace.
The body remains in the family custody until Saturday when it will be moved to Haskell Assembly Hall on the University grounds. The university band senate and council will escort the casket. pallbearers are senate and council members. Lie in state at Haskell Hall under student guard of honor until Saturday midday. Dr Harper's death brings sorrow to the city. he was valued by business and literary circles for his intellect, leadership, and kindness.
A fragment notes a visit yielded profit and mentions filling post offices during the inspection period, indicating operational gains or efficiency improvements.
Boone county judges after inspecting Pettis county house vow to avoid Pettis mistakes. Fireproof structure and extra vaults for records are planned. Dispatch notes nomination of Samuel H. Elkins as Columbia postmaster sent to the Senate for confirmation under a rule favoring reappointment of well performing postmasters.
Cleveran Ohio January 11 Mrs Cassie Chadwick whose appeal was denied will be transported to the Ohio penitentiary on Friday.
Rudy Meyer arrested by police was arraigned before Magistrate Truxel on a vagrancy charge and fined 50 dollars. He was granted a stay of execution to leave the city.
Dr W N Graham departed last night for Neosho Missouri after a telephoned summons saying his sister Mrs Minnie Black was critically ill and feared unrecoverable.
Born in New Concord Ohio in July 1856 Harper earned an A B from Muskingum College in 1870 and studied languages at Yale. He held several academic posts before guiding Chicago University as president from 1891, shaping its policy and growth under Rockefeller sponsorship. He was noted as a promoter who believed in advertising and public engagement.
Lou Baptiste brother of St. Louis wrestler George Baptiste talked with Sedalia Athletic club members about a future event. On January 18 at Wood's opera house the club will host an exhibition headlined by Baptiste versus Edmond Harrison, with Buck challenging Baptiste and a dozen more club acts on the program.
Chicago merchant prince Marshall Field is reported in a critical state with pneumonia at the Holland House. His physician Dr James, with consultants Dr T G Janeway and Dr Austin F Riggs, says there is no immediate danger at present.
Copenhagen jan 11 German citizens living in Denmark are liable for military service to the fatherland and have been notified to hold themselves in readiness to return at three days notice.
The Rev J Lincoln Bliss announced the resignation of Rev Ellis from Second Congregational Church effective by March 1. Ellis has led the Sedalia church since October 1902 and will join First Congregational in Hayden, D. after accepting a call to pastor there.
The church regrets Rev. Ellis departure after a period of 58 new members and improvements to the edifice costing about 1700 dollars, largely paid. The restoration becomes permanent and finances improve, enabling higher compensation. Ellis has many friends in Sedalia who mourn his leaving.
The funeral of Mrs Juda Heath widow of a wealthy farmer in Montgomery County Missouri was attended by a peace officer to prevent a dispute tied to a lawsuit from a trial held last Saturday The 60 year old died at Fulton asylum and was buried in Wellsville Cemetery at the request of her son in law William Harden of St Louis and his step daughter The officer assisted in allowing Harden and his wife to view the body when the casket was opened Rev J F White led the service A special circuit judge P H Cullen of Mexico ruled in favor of Harden against the heirs of the deceased
The remains of James Franklin, colored, arrived this afternoon from Kansas City and the burial was made at 3 o'clock.
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