Russia names Witte chief plenipotentiary. Muravief absent
Russia announces M Witte will be chief plenipotentiary while Muravieff will not attend. The change shifts diplomatic representation amid unspecified policy or cabinet alterations.
13 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
1
Russia announces M Witte will be chief plenipotentiary while Muravieff will not attend. The change shifts diplomatic representation amid unspecified policy or cabinet alterations.
M. Mura vieff resigns as chief peace plenipotentiary and M. Witte, long seen as Russia’s top peace candidate, will take the post. The change signals a push for Russo Japanese talks while avoiding delay in Washington negotiations.
Julian Cendoya, wealthy American banker and Ward line official, was attacked at his home by eight armed bandits who demanded 230000. He paid 2000 as ransom, then delivered funds to the bandits at a bay rendezvous. Bandits described as Spaniards. one former salvage boatman identified. Cendoya seeks Cuban government and American consul protection. rural guards pursue suspects.
A Missouri National Guard encampment in St. Joseph features Governor Folk inspecting the camp and dining on regular army rations. Battery A impresses with gallop evolutions as Captain Harry Moss is injured when a horse bucks and falls. Second Lieutenant James Lindley is also hurt. Payments and costs of the encampment total about $27,000 borne by the federal government, with most expenses spent in St. Joseph.
Buffalo notes the twentieth annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion will take place in Denver in 1906. Percy Clay of Denver led the winning ballot at the grand lodge meeting, Denver winning over Dallas led by United States attorney William R. Atwell. Atlantic City had limited support as 40,000 Elks paraded through wet streets in drizzling rain amid large crowds and planned pageantry.
The Sedalia Military band performs at Liberty Park tonight followed by a dance. Program includes The New Annapolis, Humpty Dumpty Overture, The Harvest Moon Is Shining, The Banana Man, Beautiful Blue Danube, The Two Roses, Romany Rye, March of the Eagles, and Down on the Farm among others with intermission and a cornet solo.
Groton Mass July 13 celebration marked by a morning literary program at First Parish church with historical address by Hon. Samuel A. Green of Boston. A public dinner followed in a large tent with speeches by prominent Groton citizens and others.
Charles Welch of Lamonte Bes reenlisted after six years in the infantry and is assigned to the Twenty seventh U S infantry now stationed at Ft Thomas Ky.
Captain S. W. James of the Second regiment was elected major by officers on the eighth ballot with eleven initial votes. He will command the new third battalion and has led Company D from Se Calia. First Lieutenant W. E. Grimm will lead the company until a captain is chosen. Major James also serves as advertising manager of the Sedalia Capital.
Captain H. Moss of Sedalia regimental commissary was thrown by a sorrel pony at 6:30 on Tuesday evening and sustained painful injuries, which probably will prevent him from attending duties.
A former employee of the Standard provides further testimony in the oil inquiry, alleging fraud and concentration of power by the great monopoly. The witness testimony adds to the ongoing investigation into oil practices and corporate control.
Testimony in a state's monopoly suit depicts Standard Oil acquiring Schofield Schurmer and Teagle in 1901 and transferring control to Republic Oil. Witnesses say rebates to grocers and false independence were used to undermine competitors while price orders and audits moved from Kansas to Cleveland.
President Roosevelt has refused the invitation for Miss Alice Roosevelt to travel to Australia with Secretary Taft and party. Meanwhile Joplin of the Western Association plans to add Join Fillman as shortstop, with a .254 batting average and .900 fielding. Skinny Horton has joined the Springfield Highlanders after leaving Joplin.
The President welcomed Baron Rosen, Russia s new minister, this afternoon at Oyster Bay. The Presidential yacht carried the envoy from New York with escort from Assistant Secretary of State Pierce.
Lincoln Nebraska July 13 records from the Nebraska insane asylum indicate Melvin the alleged dynamiter of Iola Kansas has twice been an inmate.
Japanese soldiers in Korea show preference for peace as fronts remain quiet according to Japanese sources reported from St. Petersburg on July 13. The movement of Japanese troops continues with no active fighting indicated.
Washington July 13 news reports a wide inquiry into the department of agriculture akin to the post office probe. Secretary Wilson is believed to support the plan while the chief statistician would not respond to Cheatham of the Cotton Association who said Holmes was dismissed as a whitewash for the department.
Funeral services for J. H. Momberg were conducted at 2:30 PM at the East Sedalia Baptist Church with Rev. Godby of Clarksburg and Rev. Samuel Beuchner officiating. Interment followed in the city cemetery. pallbearers included Henry Davis, Adam Baugh, Peter Brandt, George Fletcher, Benjamin Huffman and Richard Cloon of Lake Creek.
Mrs. T. B. Stuttie of the Kansas City national training school for deaconesses will speak to mothers at the public library Friday afternoon at 3:30. Her topic is Feacher and American Mothers. She has sixteen years of study in the Feachel system and child study and training principles. Mothers interested are invited.
A. H. Hill of Chihuahua arrives in Kansas City claiming Grant Gillette, the ex cattle king, still lives near his mine in Mexico. Hill says Gillette has not paid off hundreds of thousands of debts and has not left the locality for years.
The Strivers beat the Bears 6 to 1 on the George R. Smith college diamond Wednesday. The two teams, composed of colored boys, showcased the matchup with the Strivers taking the win.
Peter Pehl popular caterer and wholesale liquor dealer departs Sedalia for New York and sails for Germany on the Deutschland July 20. He plans a two and a half month European vacation visiting his old home and other places of interest while his staff run his business in his absence.
Miss Olive Withers acted as hostess to Sans Gene club members this morning honoring visiting guest Mrs. Joe Kelly of St. Louis. Prize winners included Mrs. Frank Monroe for the club prize, and Mrs. H. C. Carter for the guest prize. Refreshments of ices and cake were served and the forenoon was enjoyed by all guests.
The forecast indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. Winds remain light with warmer temperatures expected in the eastern portion tonight.
An article from Sedalia describes a counterfeit dollar incident involving Arch Jones and Garrett Purdue. Jones was arrested and sent to Clinton for grand jury proceedings after passing the phony coin to a lunch vendor. Purdue, who testified he received and circulated the coin, was placed under bond to appear before the federal grand jury and testified about how he acquired and disposed of it. The coin was a lead piece washed with quicksilver, hidden by a plug, and manipulated to look like a dollar.
Frank Williams was arrested last night on a charge of stealing a box of cigars from J. F. Sewell's saloon and sentenced this morning by Justice D. Kirsey to ten days in the county jail.
A group of youths from East Sedalia traveled to Will Mitchell's four miles northwest of the city for a social dance held last evening.
Carl Werner the plumber unveiled a brand new wagon that left the factory yesterday drawing many admirers as it rolled through town. The striking vehicle drew crowds and sparked fresh interest in local transportation.
The young ladies Sodality of St Patrick's Church hosts an ice cream social on the convent lawn on July 20 to benefit the St Joseph Sisters.
Deputy Recorder C. S. Williams issued a marriage license to J. H. Chaney and Lena Gatewood Bouk din, both residents of Sedalia, this afternoon.
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