Arizona Delegation Denounces Bribery Charges In Congress
Washington January 18 The House committee on territories adjourned amid a heated scene as N C Murphy of Arizona denounced as false charges of a corrupt lobby against the Hamilton bill. He warned he would send to prison any man making the charge. Delegate Smith of Arizona echoed the vow to prosecute accusers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
House Committee On Territories
Arizona
N. C
Hamilton
Murphy
Congress
Smith
Arziona
Many Candidates for Mayor in Scranton Primary
Scranton Pennsylvania faces a lively Republican mayoral primary with an unusually large slate. J Benjamin Dimmick leads the reform element and has not been tied to politics beyond the school board. Other contenders include Mark K Edgar Benton T Jayne and F L Wormser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Francaise
Mark K. Edgar
Benton T. Jayne
Board of Control
F. L. Wormser
Beloved Woman Passes Away at Home
A well known and beloved woman died peacefully at her residence last night according to family statements. The community mourns the loss of a long time resident noted for charitable work and local service. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
Sedalia Woman Delana Jane Logan Dies at 61
Delana Jane Logan of Sedalia died at 1018 South Vermont after a lingering illness. A native of South Carolina, she lived in Sedalia twelve years with husband F A Logan who died here a year after moving from Green Ridge. Survived by eight children, three sisters, and a brother. funeral Friday at 2 PM at the family home with Rev. W N Van Wagner officiating. Interment in city cemetery. Rev J M Rudy returned from Aurora after funeral services for Rev George Prewitt’s infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delana Jane Logan
South
Vermont Street
Windsor
F. A. Logan
Green Ridge
W. N. van Wagner
J. M. Rudy
First Christian Church
Aurora
George Prewitt
Purse Snatching By Three Women Leads to Arrests
J M Kelly of Newton County Mo was robbed on Main Street near Beiler Grocery at about 10 pm. Three women accosted him and took his purse containing five dollars, a $20 note, two railroad tickets and papers. Lizzie Madison Mamie Porter were detained and the purse recovered from Madison. Maggie Brown implicated. magistrate delayed further examination. Kelly intends to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Madison
Mamie Porter
Journey Through Muskogee On Way To Mexico
The writer, Dr. W. J. Ferguson and W. H. Powell travel by Pullman toward San Antonio with accident insurance and clean collars. In Muskogee they meet ex Sedalia residents, note local hotel life, and praise the mayor Dr. Fite and Col. Zeverly. Muskogee’s 18,000 residents include many Creeks and Negro banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Mexico
W. J. Ferguson
W. H. Powell
Morgan
Potts and Clark
Pasengers
San Antonio
Texas
Eaders
Dr. Ferguson
Fite
Ferguson Wnt
New York
Col
Wiliam J. Zeverly
Atlantic
Pacific
Zev
Ben Franklin’s Grave Left Untended in Anniversary Observance
Nationwide commemorations marked Ben Franklin’s anniversary but his grave and that of his wife remained neglected with no flowers or wreaths on their tomb. The report notes the forsaken slabs at their final resting place in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
France Breaks Relations With Venezuela Over Castro
Paris reports France has formally broken all relations with Venezuela and recalled its Caracas envoy Taigny. Two heavy protected cruisers are being prepared to join the Atlantic squadron as retaliation for the rupture with President Castro. Venezuelan consul Maubourget is ordered to leave France within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Paris
France
Venezuela
Taigny
Caracas
Maubourget
Castro
Chinese entertained at Lincoln Nebraska event
Lincoln Neb Jan 18 The Chinese commissioners with sixty other prominent Chinamen were entertained today by Governor Mickey President Andrews of the state university and Mayor Brown of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Lincoln, Neb
Mickey
Andrews
The
State University
Brown
Governor race not a current concern for attorney general
Jefferson City January 18 The attorney general, famed for the Standard Oil suit, says he is not a candidate for governor and that it is too early to discuss the matter. He emphasizes his duties in office keep him from considering other pursuits at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
John P. Penney
Keokuk
Penney
Standard Oil Trust
Hadley
Standard Oil
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Jefferson City
Kingsville
Governor Club
DAR President Mrs McLean Leads Detroit Visit
Mrs Don al McLean president general of the National Daughters of the American Revolution arrives in Detroit for a three day stay. The local DAR chapter plans a series of social events including an anniversary observance and a Wayne hotel banquet with regents from twenty chapters in attendance. A continental cotillion will follow Saturday evening hosted by the Paul Jones chapter with regent Mrs Charles H Standish directing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Donald McLean
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Order
Louisa St. Clair
Wayne Hotel
McLean
Paul Jones
Charles H. Standish
Morroccan Conference Meets for Second Sittings in Algeciras
The second sitting of the Morroccan conference began in Algeciras Spain this afternoon to exchange impressions among delegates. The American fleet departed Gibraltar for Tangier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeciras
Spain
Gibraltar
Tangiers
Woman Leaves Home Aimed at President Taft Visit
A woman departed her home with the stated aim of seeing the president and Secretary Taft, an action reported in local notes as a curious pursuit of access to high officials.
Arrest of Mrs Holmes after telegram claim of dementia
Police in Washington detained Mrs Holmes following a telegram from William Holmes of New York that she was demented. She proclaimed she possessed papers for the president and Secretary Taft and would be escorted to the White House by influential persons, but authorities prepared to hold her until her husband arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Quick Justice in Kansas Rapid Assault Convict Sentenced
A man who committed an assault in Kansas was tried and ordered to serve a term in the penitentiary within twenty four hours. The swift judgment underscores the state's expedited justice approach.
Topeka Man Pleads Guilty in Child Assault Case
Julius Pritchard aged 22 of Topeka pleaded guilty to attacking a ten year old white girl. He offered a nickel to hold a screen, dragged her into a corn field, and started a 10 to 21 year sentence after arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulted
Julius Pritchard
Ferry for the Navy: New York bid on bankrupt firm boat
The Navy Department nearly approves a $23,000 purchase of a ferryboat from a bankrupt New York shipbuilder for use between the Newport torpedo station and the mainland. Officials say a boat of this type was not producible for that price at present, and funds for a new build at the New York yard would have been requested otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Department
Navy
Naval Torpedo Station
Newport
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Construction
New York Navy Yard
Police Raid Finds Bodies in Eagles Hall
Parsons Kansas police raided two alleged gambling houses last night and found the Eagles hall empty except for a dead man lying in state. The grim discovery followed an in raid and a search of the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Parsons, Kas
Eagies
Lost Overcoat After Elks Banquet Swap
W P Mosely of Stamford Conn seeks to recover his Rogers Peet overcoat left at the Elks banquet last night. Another guest wore it by mistake and returned his own coat. Mosely’s includes papers proving ownership and he asks the finder to swap back at Huckins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Mosely
Stamford
Lecture by Dr Willett Draws Large Audience Tonight
Great audiences gather to hear Dr Willett as his lecture The Teachings of Jesus begins at 8. Those without reserved seats may be crowded out. The program features Mrs W D Steele and Prof Farris in music. Free admission. Prayer by Mr Appleby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
W. D. Steele
Rious
George Bichsel
T. D Bosserman
Will Thompson
Excelsior Springs
J. W. Mellor
William Laitonr
C. C. Lawson
Rev. E. A. Neville
John W. Byng
H. V. Leist
Arthur Koock
Reece Hastain
Plummer Kahrs
John Menefee
Ed Brill
I. N. Farris
Leist
Warrensburg St Cloud Hotel Closes Doors
The Warrensburg St Cloud hotel, one of the oldest hostelries in the state, closed its doors today marking the end of an era for local lodging and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cloud
Warrensburg
Japan Suffers Famine Amid Record Hunger Claims
Tokio reports public statistics show 960000 people in Northern Japan famine stricken. The crisis is believed to be greater than government admissions indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRie Press Association
Tokio
Japan
Nelson Ordered to Leave After Vagrancy Fine
Will Nelson, colored, arraigned before Magistrate Truxel this morning and fined fifty dollars for vagrancy. Unable to pay, he was ordered to leave the city and return no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nelson
Truxel
Sedalia Elks Pave a Stag Social Meeting
Sedalia Elks hosted a stag social last night with members, visiting folks, and friends in attendance at the lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLKS
Elks Club Banquet Delights Sedalia Guests
The Sedalia Elks Club hosted a Wednesday evening social with about 150 attendees including Missouri State Bankers' association executives. W. D. Steele presided as toast master as members performed stunts, with a program of speeches, music, and a banquet featuring roast pig sauer kraut potato salad and coffee ending around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
The
Missouri State Bankers’ Association
Leis
President Faces Senate Meeting Over Insults
Report notes the president insulted and senators close to him plan a gathering to determine next steps. The article outlines mounting tension as advisory voices convene to decide the administration's response and potential policy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senator Tillman to Introduce Morris Investigation Resolution
Washington January 18 Senator Tillman plans to introduce a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate the Morris incident. Supporters say the move stems from pressure within presidential circles while Tillman claims he was goaded and would not have proposed it otherwise. The measure was introduced and tabled by a 54 to 8 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Mrs. Morris
Roosevelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dalgers Point
New Mexico
Scranton, Pa
the Repub
Standing
J. Benjamin Dimmick
Municipal League
E. B. Sturgis
Mr. Dimmick
Candi
South Carolina
F. F. Hatton J. C
W. F., Helen
Cora L
J. Hal Logan
City
Ward Keilerman
Beaman
R. A. Harper
Fuebio
Colo
J. M. Kelly
New
Ton County, Mo
Seaeckotg
Beiler Grocery Company
James H. Card
Ben Redman
Law
Mr. Powell
Callaway County
Fulton
Perrey
Muskotee
Joann Antes
Fred W. S Scherubel
Kaiser
Turner
Will Heard
Bob Heard
Barco
John T. Heard
Haten
Dr. F. &. Fite
Erly
Camden County
Missouri
F.te
W. G. Slagle
Katy
Alva Lee
Sedaia
George Smith
Beck
John Gallie
J. M. Byler
Judson Fast
Scripps-McRa
O Press Association
Philadelphia
Ben Franklin
Citizens’ Meeting
Elks’ Club Rooms
Sedalia, Mo
the Elks
Smith & Cotton
WM. Courtney
J. W. Byng
SECRE
Tary Taft
Scripps-McRaoe Press Association
Wiliam Holmes
York
Tody Mrs. Holmes
Kansas
Peni
Tentiary
Topeka, Kas
Warrensburg Hotel
Nelson
Elk’s Club
Billy” Steele
Henry
Elks
Lodge Club
Senator Tillman
Senatorial Friends of the President
Senator Hale
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!