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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
1
After yesterday's ballot the Missouri Assembly failed to elect the state chairman United States Senator replacing F. M. Cockrell. Medringhaus did not secure the plum despite the vote outcome.
Thomas K Niedringhaus the Republican caucus nominee for senator failed to elect on the first joint ballot in Jefferson City with 87 votes to Cockrell 83 Kerens 6 Pettijohn 1. Observers say Republicans cannot unite on a candidate and Governor Folk may appoint a senator to fill the vacancy as balloting resumes tomorrow at noon.
Major Arthur Paine Morey a Civil War veteran and longtime Sedalia business figure died Tuesday evening at 7 after a short illness. Born February 16, 1844 in South Randolph Vermont, he rose from private to major in a Vermont regiment and settled in Missouri in 1866. Funeral set for Friday at 2:30 at Calvary Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Edmund A. Neville.
Life in Sedalia began as a vast prairie with few structures, and Major Morey shaped the town as a merchant turned abstract and real estate partner. He served Pettis county as assessor and collector, married Jennie Bard in 1869, and raised four children. A veteran of the Civil War, he joined Norwich University at 17, earned a diploma after four years, and remained active in Masonry and Calvary Episcopal life.
Missouri Senator Stone, in a Senate speech, denounced Roosevelt and Cortelyou over alleged corporate campaign contributions and called for an investigation into Thomas Lawson's claim that millions were used to defeat Bryan in 1896. He criticized Cortelyou’s role as national committee chair and said Roosevelt was morally honest but momentarily blinded by ambition.
Boston January 18 Governor Douglass intervened to settle the Fall River textile workers strike. The settlement ends a long months long stand by labor and mill owners, restoring work and signaling a new phase of industrial relations in Massachusetts.
Lansing Michigan January 18 a legislative bill seeks to imprison first offense wife beaters and to lash repeat offenders with twenty blows on the bare back in punishment.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission met in Pittsburg to report on fifty nine cases under consideration and prepare medals and benefits for immediate distribution. The group holds bonds worth five million dollars in United States Steel Corporation stock donated by Mr Carnegie, producing over fifty thousand dollars yearly for the medals and benefits.
The New York State Builders association gathering opens with focus on the open shop issue. Leaders seek to settle the builders strike that has left 6,000 workers idle in Greater New York for months, with potential impact on 100,000 more jobs depending on the outcome.
A special train carried oil producers from Chanute Kansas to Topeka for a forthcoming conference. They will formally declare war on Standard Oil and seek legislative aid. Delegates from oil fields will push for a state refinery, pipelines as common carriers, and anti price cutting laws in towns with independent refineries.
New York reports 77,985 deaths in 1904, up from 67,864 in 1903. Pneumonia, cerebrospinal meningitis and Bright's disease account for the rise, with spinal meningitis peaking at 3,044 cases last year. Slocum disaster cited among contributing deaths.
Topeka January 18 Booker Washington addressed both houses as they adjourned to hear him. The governor introduced him as one of the truly great men of America.
Washington telegraph says the American National Bank of Abilene Texas was closed today with R L Vanzandt named as receiver.
The North American Trust company held its annual meeting in New York and elected new directors for a syndicate with a large stake in the Trust Company of America. Authorities deny any plan to merge the two firms.
The Central Texas Shooters' Handicap begins in Taylor on January 18 and will run for two days. A large turnout from the North and East and the South promises a highly successful event with many shooters competing.
A. W. Duke near Lamonte conducted a public sale of farming implements and live stock to prepare for a move to Oklahoma to enter merchandising. Col. Allison presided as auctioneer and all items sold at excellent prices. Lamonte Christian church ladies provided a fine lunch during noon.
Reverend J Lincoln Ellis plans to travel to Tonganoxie Kansas this week to conduct special meetings but is kept at home due to his wife’s severe grippe illness.
House Democrats caucused this afternoon to nominate a Democrat to succeed Speaker Hill. With aid from unhappy Republicans they aim to displace him in the next vote.
William Fickey of the south of Lamont sold his farm to A. C. Alexander for forty dollars per acre.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Cully of 309 East Tenta Street died Tuesday evening. The remains were taken to Bunceton today where burial was performed.
At Nevada Missouri on January 18 1905 a large Vernon County crowd supported the national good roads drive defeating Ex Congressman Charles G Burton who opposed a state highway commissioner and state aid. Colonel W H Moore led the good roads train and urged state action with engineers and federal aid. The audience backed plans for a state highway commission and object lesson road while Burton and a small minority pressed for sticking with existing laws.
Indianapolis January meeting of the United Mine Workers endorsed a plan for cooperative stores in every mining area. The report promises 12 to 20 percent savings with profits shared periodically. If adopted the miners union would supply essentials to about 5 million people.
London January 18 J Pierpont Morgan cannot yet add a third house to his Prince's Gate mansion. He plans extra space for art treasures including a Fragonard collection. Materials are shipped from Paris, promising high expense for a project that cannot exceed two houses in a row.
Mrs. Mattie Gordon of Claysburg Indiana was said to be dead when her heart stopped and pulse vanished. Her daughter Mrs. Charles Prinz cried out and the physician detected a pulse as she revived in a dramatic rescue. She suffers from Brights disease and may live months longer.
International wrestling clash set at Grand Central Palace New York tonight. John Pie Ning known as the butcher boy opposes H. H. Egeberg the Danish giant with Egeberg the betting favorite. The match will be decided to a finish in Graeco Roman style.
A Brumley, longtime Lamonte resident, held a public sale of his household goods today as he prepares to move to Kansas City. The event drew local residents and featured a variety of household items offered for cash.
Reports from St. Petersburg say non-combatants are leaving Mukden as 49,000 Japanese troops rush to reinforce General Oyama. Submarine boats are being assembled under an American expert, and river gunboats are under construction. Red Cross subscriptions have nearly ceased amid scandals, endangering front line activity.
Berlin marks two historic milestones with nationwide celebrations. The kingdom of Prussia traces its foundation to 1717 and the German empire’s reconstitution to 1871, both observed on January 18.
Mr and Mrs L C Bailey announce the birth of a daughter on January 17.
The executive council of the Missouri State Bankers association convened here for routine business, adjourned, and enjoyed a banquet at Pehl's for about thirty guests. Kansas City was chosen as the site for the next annual meeting as members handled various matters. Attending were F. W. Huxson Hannibal H L Hayes Salisbury F Chesney St. Joseph J R Domineck Kansas City E H Harris Pilot Grove Henry Angert St. Louis W A Ballmeyer Jefferson City John R Gunn Clinton A B Buckner Paris H E Warren Richland G A Meal Doniphan S R Nelson Chillicothe H N Rubey Macon and W C Harris Fulton.
Bishop T. B. Neely, newly elected bishop of the Bennes Ayres area, arrived in Lima Peru and today presided over the first North Andes Missionary conference which opened there following the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The German steamer Kaiser Friedrich, 12,486 tons gross and 11,147 net register, built for the North German Lloyd, recently sold to an English firm, cleared Hamburg and sailed for England today.
Hon. John Cashman received word of his mother's serious illness and left for Houstonia to be at her bedside. The report notes the urgent family matter and Cashman's prompt departure to be with his mother.
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