This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1906
Page
1
Delegates opposed to the Citizens ticket remain unconverted as negotiations stall and no consensus emerges. The deadlock blocks progress toward a unified slate, prolonging uncertainty for supporters and organizers alike.
Report from the city notes no shifts in First and Second ward delegates with W. E. Houck still aligned. Talks of a bipartisan compromise to distribute offices favoring Republicans surface if no settlement by Thursday, while Third and Fourth ward delegates may bolt toward Democrats. Mentions inquiry into Houck’s political pedigree and possible Law Enforcement ties.
Due to overwhelming demand, Sedalia theater adds a Wednesday matinee for the Clansman after selling out tonight. Springfield also reports full houses while Kansas City shows three performances after week of shows. Matinee seat sales start tomorrow at 9 AM.
Sedalia resident Col. J West Goodwin marked forty years in the town this Tuesday by receiving a fine gold mounted ebony cane from W H Powell and Dr W J Ferguson. The gift, engraved with Presented to Col J West Goodwin by W H Powell and W J Ferguson M D and a J W G monogram, pleased him greatly.
In session today the county court granted a ram shop license to W. J. Blockberter. T. S. Payne resigned as road commissioner for district No. 9 and J. W. Hammond was appointed to fill the post. Warrants for 3 dollars were ordered for N. C. McFarland and J. J. Gray for wolf scalps.
The city is without water again this afternoon due to a burst main at the pump station. The break occurred shortly after noon and no water was available when the Sentinel went to press, despite a 2 pm statement that water in the stand pipes would be turned into the mains.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Harlin of East Jackson street welcomed a baby girl this morning weighing six and a half pounds.
Patrick Dolan, former president of the local United Mine Workers district, declares Mitchell deposed and claims equal authority to remove him. Dolan says Mitchell acted without authority and names a committee to run the district and the National Mine Workers of America. He notifies Mitchell he is no longer president and asserts the right to appoint successors.
Sedalia Woolen Mills begins a four week remodeling to install new machinery including a drying machine, with $10 000 spent on offices and a wet finishing room. The plant will run two to three shifts and add workers as orders extend six months, with its own power, light, and heating services.
Attorneys for H H Rogers and Standard Oil appeal the Missouri supreme court ruling requiring witnesses to answer questions and produce records in the ouster suit. They seek a stay while promising Rogers will answer all questions if the final decision goes against them. Rogers is expected to testify in New York on March 15 if the appeal delays are resolved.
John McAllister Schofield, retired U S Army lieutenant general and former army chief, died in St Augustine at 8 20 pm after cerebral hemorrhage. Born 1831 in New York. served in Civil War battles from Boonville to Franklin and Nashville. later commanded campaigns in Missouri and the Army of the Ohio. served as secretary of war during reconstruction.
A humorous note recalls a hat related joke tied to J. West Goodwin. No additional context or names provided.
A St Louis gathering of El Paso Texans and Missouri friends recalls old times. Major Fewell tells a tale about J West Goodwin and his famous hat from Sedalia, noting the hat’s link to Missouri Democratic conventions and a drink afterward with Goodwin.
Tom Umbles, colored, told police court this morning he sought a warrant to arrest Deputy Constable E R Adams claiming Adams drew a revolver and threatened to kill him Sunday morning. The request was denied pending further investigation.
Joseph Smith was arraigned before Magistrate Truxel and fined five dollars after a Saturday night arrest. He could not pay and was ordered to leave the city. Rosa Williams, colored, arrested on a disturbing the peace charge, was too ill to appear and her case was continued.
Rev George C Ware of Leads South Dakota, president of LU B I Cattle Co, was convicted in federal court of conspiring to defraud the government through fraudulent homestead entries. His attorneys appealed and a circuit court of appeals appeal was filed. He has served as rector of Episcopal churches in Leads and Deadwood for fifteen years.
A Sunday evening scene shows a man with a somber brow beneath drifting clouds and around his face a rainbow crown, suggesting a moment of symbolic weather and mystery.
Ethel sixth birthday anniversary observed by Mr and Mrs Otis J Rogers on this day with family thanks and well wishes as their daughter reaches her milestone.
The facility remains afire after a week keeping firefighters from containing the blaze. Officials say the Still Well plant is the world’s largest producer and efforts to control the inferno have stalled.
The giant Kansas Natural Gas well, ignited by lightning near Caney, burns with an estimated 70 million cubic feet daily. Officials offer 25,000 to extinguish it as flames rage daily and the roar is heard 23 miles away. Farmer John Guersey reports his house shakes with each blast of gas.
Attorney General Hadley arrived to take H. Clay Pierce deposition in the Missouri ouster suit against the Standard, but Pierce did not appear per his pledge after his lawyer wired for a delay due to the absence of Lawyer Hagerman. Testimony could not be taken.
The district attorney confirms Richard McCurdy former Mutual Life Insurance president signed a written agreement to return to the United States at any time Jerome desires and to come back by September if needed. Authorities say the grand jury will review the insurance matters. Reports also say James Hazen Hyde signed a similar agreement before leaving for Paris.
The remains of Mrs. J. M. Fleming who died last Thursday at her home in Parsons Kansas arrived this morning on M K and T train No 2. A large delegation met the body at the station and it was taken to the city cemetery for a brief burial service conducted by Rev S S Martin of the First M E church. Pallbearers included L G Adder Judge O E Parsons C F Ernst S M Hodges W E Reynolds and W J Letts.
The Royal Neighbors announce a euchre and social at Dew’s Drug Store tomorrow night. Admission is 15 cents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.