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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
1
A heated House speech targets Representative Townsend and criticisms of corporate influence. The speaker characterizes the opposition as rough shod and confronts corporate power in a charged parliamentary session.
Washington January 30. Representative Townsend opens debate on section 4 of the Hepburn railroad rate bill. It would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to set just and reasonable rates, with orders effective in 30 days and lasting three years. He accuses opponents of harming democracy and warns corporations not to defy the people.
Former comptroller Charles G. Dawes testified in the packers trial corroborating Krauthoff about a Garfield McRoberts conversation. Dawes’ account strengthened the claim that Garfield promised immunity from prosecution to the packers in exchange for information.
Kansas City January 30 oil producers from the Indian Territory met this morning to discuss a potential afternoon talk with Prairie company manager Oneil about the latter’s partial shutdown on Territorial Oil. The move echoes a year ago when Prairie halted Kansas oil to influence legislation. This time producers are urged to pressure Missouri not to pursue an ouster suit against Standard interests.
Late yesterday before Judge Rogers Grant Larkey waived a preliminary hearing on forgery charges and furnished bond for the April term of the criminal court. Larkey returned to St. Louis last night.
The Caledonian club of Boston has rented Mechanics hall for an annual Burns birthday celebration. Chieftain George Scott will preside with Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald in attendance among speakers. The program includes music and ends with a dance, promising one of the city’s largest Scotch American gatherings.
Prosecuting attorney Kelly and constable Jack Chaney traded sharp words this morning in a tense exchange. Details of the confrontation remain unclear as witnesses were not available.
Prosecution chief Kelly and Constable Chaney clash over refusal to sign saloon case informations. Sessions with Rev Rudy and Law Enforcement League criticism follow. New informations filed against Feil DeBold and Sewell for Sunday closing law violations. Frederick VIII crowned king of Denmark at age 62 with Queen Louise noted for wealth and beauty.
Brown University president Dr W H P Faunce plans a $150 000 alumni fund drive toward a $300 000 library project. Andrew Carnegie pledges $150 000 if matching funds are raised. The John Hay Memorial Library will honor the late Secretary of State and marks Brown's first memorial to him. Construction begins after full funding.
In Vienna on January 30 masses were held for the seventeenth anniversary of Crown Prince Rudolf. The emperor and royal family visited the Capuchin vault where his body lies and laid flowers on the sarcophagus. Gifts flowed from European courts including a wreath from Emperor William.
A large fire in Hallville, Texas, today destroyed all leading stores. Thousands of bales of cotton were lost among the property. The total loss is estimated at 50 000 dollars.
Water works report says the new pump installation is progressing well on Flat Creek and should be finished in two or three days. No other details are provided.
A letter urges swift action for a city milk and dairy inspector to police herds, ban cream extraction, and curb adulteration. It cites national concerns over tainted foods, calls for veterinary insight, and condemns bribery as public health risks.
New York officials exchange statements on the facts and fancies book about the president. Col Mann says proofs were prepared to be corrected by the president and Loeb attended to corrections. Acting DA Nott studies Hapgood libel evidence for possible move to remove Justice Deuel.
Elbert Parker formerly of Clinton was named among Valencia victims after sailing toward Seattle with his fiancée Ivy Shafer. A mother and likely her daughter were also presumed dead. Parker’s father, Willis Parker, stays hopeful but seeks confirmation as details emerge from Los Angeles and Port Angeles.
Structural steel workers in New York City threaten a citywide strike involving about 150 600 workers to force solidarity from carpenters stonecutters roofers masons and plasterers amid tension over arbitration and the open shop. Central Federated Union vows to stand with the steel workers as next Friday's meeting looms and Samuel Gompers is to be asked for support.
Santa Fe passenger No. 1 derailed at Laura Illinois as four cars plunged into a ditch. Conductor and two passengers suffered minor injuries when a defective rail caused the accident.
The New York Telephone company announced a local pay station rate cut from 10 cents to 5 cents starting June 1 in all boroughs. Hotels and apartment houses may keep 10 cents where they provide special facilities or assistance.
A special city council meeting is called to review revised gas company plans for Sedalia property improvements. City official Mr. Griffith and the gas committee will report, with a $10,000 cash bond likely required and total costs near $75,000. Mayor Babcock and committee members Hodges Lane and Menschke planned the review.
In Spokane the Great Northern Oriental Limited rear collided with an east bound passenger train at Columbia Falls. Three crew members died Firemen Hanson Kangley and Express Messenger Wurzburger. Several others were hurt including engineers, two more firemen, and Conductor Kierum all seriously injured. Passengers mostly unharmed.
A marriage license was issued today to Daniel V. Ferguson of Windsor and Bessie Walkup of Green Ridge.
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