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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
1
Ex Congress man Funston father of General Fred Funston was found guilty of disturbing the peace and carrying concealed weapons and fined 3 dollars with court costs totaling 7.6 dollars. Judge Adair noted the evidence was convincing and Funston plans an appeal. The case arose after a dynamite blast and an incident with police officer Cannon.
Mrs. Ziegler contends her husband William Ziegler was insane at the time of certain alleged actions. The suit seeks redress for losses and asserts mental incapacity affected his conduct.
Mrs. E Matilda Zeigler sues to invalidate William Zeigler's will claiming insanity and incompetence. The $30 million estate is left to the adopted son William Zeigler who turns 14 next Friday. Probate was granted July 6 and guardianship assigned to John D Lindsay.
Howard W. Black of Clifton City and Edith Pearl Lee of this city were married Tuesday in a ceremony conducted by Reverend G. H. Ayers. The groom is a nephew of Joe Star of this city.
Dr H W Wood will upgrade the opera house with two new exits on Lamine street and restyle the interiors by Eckart Decorating of Chicago. Kansas City Scenic will supply all scenery and paraphernalia. Rewiring by H W Blackman of Sedana and completion planned for the week of August 21 State fair week. North Brothers Comedians to headline during fair week.
President Roosevelt seeks an armistice as peace envoys plan to place a cessation of hostilities at the top of discussions. In Fukio Kamimura reports the destroyer flotilla silenced batteries near Ya kiwan and shelled a patrol, while the cruiser Chiaya shelled coast guard forces near Gekabe in Northeast Korea.
Little Miss Gwendolyn Johns hosted a birthday gathering with friends on Tuesday. The event featured a luncheonless celebration and an enjoyable time for the young hostess and her guests.
Des Moines July 19 lightning struck a shed at the West Riveradge mine where five miners hid from the storm. The bolt traveled along a telephone line to dynamite causing a blast that killed Charles Brown Luke Miller Marty Belknap Del Vance and George Arrewood. Body fragments were scattered as far as 520 feet with only small wood pieces remaining.
Community members report a wholesale graft scheme requiring subscriptions totaling over 209000 dollars for a charity event titled Fads and Fancies. Authorities investigate the pressure tactics and misused funds.
New York July 19 An investigation into Town Topics tied to blackmail charges moves forward as Assistant District Attorney Paul Krotel weighs a strand jury case. Moses Ellis Wooster provided details on agreements, revealing subscriptions routed through Town Topics Publishing with 10 to 20 percent commissions and prices ranging from 1500 to 7000 dollars per subscriber.
Rev. Fr. Joseph Glass, brother of the deceased, located in Baltimore and due to arrive Thursday, will preside at a requiem high mass Friday at Sacred Heart Church. Will Glangs died Tuesday at Maywood hospital. burial in Catholic cemetery. Fraternal orders may attend as individuals. Miss Ida Meyer in charge of the musical program. flowers omitted per family request.
The will lists life insurance totaling $10,000 with Providence Life and Trust Company holding $5,000, John Hancock Insurance Company $4,000, and Connecticut Mutual $1,000. He also held memberships in fraternal societies.
Alexander Berkman, once an anarchist, left the penitentiary after twelve years and ten months for the Frick assassination attempt during the Homestead strike. He was immediately sent to the new house to serve a year for carrying concealed weapons.
George Westinghouse, trustee of the Equitable society, suggests a plan to convert 100 shares into 5000 shares of $2 each. He proposes voting by a trust for policyholders only and annual directors limited to policyholders, aiming to create a fully mutual company.
D H Smith dissolves his interest in Smith Marshall Howe Hardware and retires as president. Harry W Knight of Philadelphia buys Smiths stake and will relocate his family to Sedalia. Knight and his son join the firm, which will be renamed Knight Marshall Howe Hardware with $460000 capital.
The American consul in Shanghai reports the Chinese boycott on American goods began today. Officials tried to quell the trouble and counter the Chinese government's proclamation, but the boycott proceeds in full effect.
In a secluded slope near Vesuvius remains have been dug up. The terra cotta figures are said to embody Praxiteles craftsmanship, dating to the height of Greek statuary.
The Sedalia Military band is scheduled away in Warrensburg Thursday for another engagement, so no concert will be held at Liberty Park this week. The next concert is planned for Thursday evening, July 27.
An adjourned city council session will meet tonight to award contracts for the paving of Lamine Street.
A test conducted in the Brooklyn Navy Yard proves a new life preserver keeps the wearer from sinking. Dr Charles Hunt demonstrated buoyancy by swimming with the device and a 15 pound weight attached, remaining above water. The commission will likely recommend adoption for Navy ships, with financier Louis Nixon backing the project.
Elihu Root took the oath today in the office of the Assistant Secretary Loomis as the secretary’s old room closed in mourning. The ceremony was simple but impressive in Washington.
Miss Mary Hughes piano pupils, with Prof. Lurdeberg voice pupils, present a recital at Sedalia College of Music hall tomorrow evening July 20 at 8 15 o clock.
Arthur Kahn Coby Bloch and others arrived home this morning from a fishing excursion to Flat Creek. They returned with eight bass and report a pleasant time.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church in Moberly at 3 PM for J. J. Preeman. Superintendent N. J. Finney arranged a special Masons car to Moberly for Ells and friends, with two cars initially offered. A quartet provided musical selections as Moberly lodges of Ells and Masons oversaw the funeral. floral tributes were numerous.
A large turnout of Sedalians including Masons Elks and Telegraphers attended the funeral service for the deceased. Floral tributes arrived from many friends and organizations with a tribute from Sedalia lodge No. 125 B P O E. Interment took place at Moberly.
Federal Judge McPherson rejected the People s United States Bank bid for an injunction to proscribe local postal officials from enforcing a fraud order issued by Postmaster General Cortelyou. Attorneys filed an amended petition seeking relief and the attorney general moved for a receiver in circuit court.
President Roosevelt, fresh from a night camping with his boys in Oyster Bay, today received General Porter, the former ambassador to France, and two British friends named Cotton and Dodge.
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