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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
1
Reports from the front indicate Japanese troops are achieving successes while the Mikado's forces gain the upper hand in key engagements. News notes sustained activity and shifting momentum in ongoing combat.
Tokyo dispatch reports General Oku’s forces driving Russians from Kalietta on the Liao river and threatening Kuropatkin’s communications along the Simmington road. Censorship limits updates as fighting continues around Kudaza and the Shahke river.
The attorney general of Kansas has begun suit to put the Standard out of business, initiating legal action against the company. The case marks a major regulatory move with potential wide effects on the firm’s operations and market presence.
The attorney general sues Santa Fe and other trunk lines in Kansas alleging participation in July 1904 trust and monopolistic agreements. The suit claims the conspiracy restrained trade, raised prices, and blocked free oil market competition and transportation.
Analysis of medicines used by Mrs. Stanford shows strychnine was administered. The report identifies poisoning as the cause of death with the specific toxin confirmed.
A chemist’s analysis of a carbonate of soda bottle used by Mrs. Leland Stanford finds a large amount of strychnine. Miss Berner, Stanford’s secretary, says the bottle was bought in San Francisco. Police suspect a plot in San Francisco and defer to that city’s authorities.
On March 2 authorities in St. Petersburg move to prevent a Saturday labor uprising timed with the serf liberation anniversary. In Moscow workers held a prayer service for comrades killed in the recent riot.
The House decided not to act on Representative Kehoe of Kentucky's resolution for an investigation of the tobacco trust. It said the commerce department is already burdened with beef, steel and oil cases.
Humane Officer Allen Russell was arrested by Officer O H Cue this afternoon on a horse maltreatment charge. He posted bond for a police court appearance Friday morning.
May be Roy Bevis of Winfield or W. J. Kimmel of Enid to manage the Wichita team. President Shively from Kansas City is consulting with local franchise holders as both candidates promise cash backing. Funds are needed to secure a park site build a fence and grandstand for a successful launch.
Jerry Hutchison colored was arraigned in Justice D Kinsey court on lewd conduct. A $20 fine was assessed and then commuted to $1 and costs.
Denver observers await the ear test committee report in the Adams Peabody contest. The joint convention will set time for argument after thirty days of hearings and about sixty thousand dollars spent. Adams leads by 9774 with calls to discard 104 Denver precincts and 7237 bogus ballots found by handwriting experts.
Kansas City march 2 the Wyandotte county sheriff received from Topeka copies of papers in the attorney general suit for a receiver for the Prairie Oil and Gas company the Standard's corporation operating in Kansas The papers were served on George Mayer the Standard's manager at the Armourdale branch.
Decorated with ribbons, the quiet home wedding of Mr. C. C. Kelly and Miss Florence Scott was solemnized last evening. A gay crowd followed them to the Missouri Pacific station where they tied ribbons on their hand baggage and festooned the bell car, as they departed for Texas for a bridal tour.
In St. Petersburg on March 2 General Stoessel had luncheon with the czar today, an event noted by officials. The meeting highlights ongoing high level diplomacy.
The Republican caucus last night failed to resolve the senator ial question. No solid solution emerged as leaders blamed delays and unresolved issues for the stalled outcome.
Jefferson City March 2 Major William Warner directs the Missouri Republican Senate caucus as candidates struggle for forty-seven votes in a bid to unite behind one nominee. The session ends with Warner at forty votes amid absentees and walkouts, signaling possible final selection pending further ballots.
William Warner led with 28 votes while D P Dyer had 12 Hadley 1 John H Bothwell 2 and John C McKinley 1 as the 11th ballot failed to yield a 47 vote majority of Republican members across the two houses. After a brief recess the caucus resumed and three more ballots were held with Warner peaking at 40 before departing members reduced the tally and the caucus adjourned for the night.
Sedalia camp No. 16 Woodmen of the World and Queen City grove Woodmen Circle held a social session banquet and dance last night. A large crowd attended and reports say it was highly enjoyable with members from both organizations joining in the event.
J M Tract ends sixty seventh term as country school teacher in Bucyrus Ohio. Closing day attendance includes six pupils who are children of his former students.
Memphis reports an Arkansaw Traveler east bound train No. 203 was stopped by three armed bandits eight miles south of Mammoth Springs Arkansas. They robbed the express car and blew the safe, escaping into the woods. Officials believe the haul was under $2,000. Messenger Harry White was threatened with revolvers but not hurt.
Lowell W. Banes killed himself during a vaudeville act at the Chicago Opera House after a string of suicide attempts. His brother Warren testified at a coroner's inquest that Banes had previously eaten coat buttons, swallowed poison, and tried to cut his throat, with excessive religious study cited as a cause of dementia.
Washington reports bright sun and good weather as March 2 inauguration preparations begin. Visitors arrive by the thousands, signaling strong turnout and official festivities to come.
Cincinnati March 2 independent oil men announce a Cleveland meeting in a few days to devise tactics against the Standard. W S White, a former Standard employee, is leading the effort.
Edward C Wolcott former United States Senator from Colorado dies in France at an advanced age. His long public career included service in the Senate and advocacy for Western interests. The report notes his death abroad and highlights his prominence in early 20th century politics.
News from Monte Carlo confirms the death of O. H. Walcott once a prominent U S senator. He had been in France seeking influenza relief and suffered long stomach trouble. His passing unsettles Colorado politics where he led for over two decades amid the 1896 silver sentiment.
Edward Oliver Walcott of Long Meadow Massachusetts born March 26 1848 rose in Colorado politics to a leading senate figure. He taught in Black Hawk practiced in Georgetown and Denver becoming general counsel for the Denver and Rio Grande Railway. A Yale LL D and an outspoken free coinage supporter his career spanned law politics and diplomacy with Britain France and Germany on bi metalism. He died or faded from office after 1903 political contests.
Fifteen thousand organized labor members gathered in Denver on March 2 for a peaceful demonstration to prevent the seating of Governor Adams. The holiday mood among union workers accompanied the event with wide sympathy and measures were taken to avert any unlawful act as appeals against Republican actions circulated across Colorado.
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