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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
1
A persistent surge of issues surrounds Equita Ble's former officers as new disclosures emerge. Officials face intensified scrutiny over governance, with critics alleging ongoing mismanagement and unanswered questions.
The Equitable saga widens with resignations and new directors including Butler of Columbia and Littlefield of Maine. Senator Depew reportedly offered to resign as director, but Morton says no formal petition existed. District Attorney Jerome presses for testimony as Hendricks and officials discuss the 250000 loan and foreclosure details. Cheatham and Jordan from the Cotton Association plan to meet President Roosevelt with internal evidence on the Agriculture Department scandal.
Charles W. Mason aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs Alex F Mason of 223 East Second street died this morning at 1 10 at the family residence from typhoid fever. He was an extra fireman with Sedalia fire department and recently foreman of a Katy Telegraph linemen camp at Muscogee where he contracted the illness. Born in Nashville Tenn he had lived in Sedalia for years. Survived by parents and sister Mrs Angie Carter. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at the residence under Married Men's League auspices with Rev S S Martin and pallbearers Messrs Harry Wagner Charles Brown Gus Sachs J W Bras Herbert Stone and Tom Kaler.
A New York man used threats to coerce subscriptions for a social book. Police investigations look into his methods and possible connections to society circles. Authorities warn against extortion tied to membership drives.
New York July 14. District Attorney Jerome opens a nationwide inquiry into Charles H. Able after his arrest for extortion over a book subscription and a threatened defamatory statement. A long list of prominent names appears among his papers, including Vanderbilt, Astor, and Westinghouse, with investigations expanding to Newport Lenox Tuxedo Philadelphia and Baltimore. Assistant D A Paul Krotel leads the probe and questions Town Topics editor Wayne while tracing how the list members became subscribers and whether all paid.
In Zanesville Ohio last midnight Mrs William Maxwell shot at Nell Brown during a camp gathering twelve miles down the river. Maxwell fired twice with a 44 caliber double barreled revolver first bullet struck the upper left leg passing through and out above the knee. Men in the party seized Maxwell after the second shot then she returned home and notified police.
A Chicago and Eastern Illinois train from St Louis collided with a suburban train at Steger Illinois today. Engineer James Lyke of the suburban line and George Epstein were killed. Six Chicagoans aboard the trains were injured and Charles Horn of Crete Illinois died later from injuries.
Kansas Governor Hoch faced criticism from Missouri reform leaders who accused him of lax law enforcement while listening to residents. The exchange highlighted tensions over policy and enforcement across state lines.
The Great Reform Chautauqua closes as Missouri Governor Folk urges strict enforcement of all laws. Kansas Governor Hoch, who drew criticism over cross-state liquor travel, invites Folk to speak again at Marion.
Topeka Kansas July 14 P J Monaghan of Topeka signed with the receivers and trustees of P J Devlin for the entire output of all Devlin coal mines at full capacity. The agreement ranks among the largest coal contracts in the nation.
Portland July 14 The motion to dismiss the indictment against Congressman Williamson on charges of suborning perjury in land fraud cases was overruled. He must face a jury in trial.
Peace plans and the Panama canal affairs engaged President Roosevelt's attention today. The Japanese minister, Chairman Shantz and Chief Engineer Stevens of the canal commission, launched at Sagamore Hill with the President and family.
Lexington staff reports that Burley Tobacco Association members accuse the Agriculture Department of supplying false acreage and prospect data. They warn a scandal akin to the cotton case could follow if a strict investigation is launched.
Spokane date July 14 reports Charles Davis driven by unemployment killed his wife and baby then took his own life. All three dead in tragedy linked to jobless stress.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with the chance of thunderstorms.
James Ringe of Smithton reports wheat threshing has begun in Pettis county. He notes grain quality is high but yield not especially large, with wet weather delaying work. Prospects for corn are very promising as farmers expand building and stricter fencing laws alter livestock control and fence design.
The Chasnoff sale opened to long morning lines and a door busting rush as shoppers crowded the sidewalk before 9 am. Doors stayed open to serve the waiting crowds and stock was quickly cleared then restocked as buying continued past noon.
Mrs. E. A. Coe died at her home this morning after a brief illness. The obituary notes her status in the community and her family. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.
Mrs BK A Coe longtime head of the Associated Board of Charities in Sedalia died at 6 am at 112 East Sixth Street after a week long illness cholera morbus. Born April 7 1839 in Toronto she married George W Coe in Logansport and moved to Sedalia forty five years ago. Funeral at Broadway Presbyterian Church Saturday at 3 pm Rev Dudley M Clagett officiating. Survived by sons Harry S Coe of Fort Worth and George B Coe of Kansas City.
Walter Scott arrives in New York with his dog and cash while Mrs. Scott stays in Chicago. The July 14 note places Scott and his belongings in the city, signaling a notable travel moment.
The Toronto Globe reports Canadian banks will receive a commission of percent for collecting American silver and delivering it to the government for export. The commission may not entice banks to import silver for export but could prompt impounding of silver sent their way. Fear of government action and banks' readiness to accept American silver may boost foreign coin popularity.
John H. Paul of Camp Branch district bought a well matched team from J. R. Baldwin for 225 dollars on Thursday. The purchase reflects a notable sale in local farming circles.
The will of J. H. Momberg, deceased, was filed today in probate court. It bequeaths all property to his wife.
The two month old infant of Mr and Mrs Wilhelm of 807 East Fourteenth street died this morning at home from summer complaint.
Boston Herald reports an inebriated caller accosted the late Thomas B. Reed as he left his Portland office. After apologizing, the stranger asked about a car for the dear. Reed replied to go to the next corner where two cars would be seen and take the first, noting the other would not be there.
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