Uncontrolled Gas Well Threatens Caney Field
Caney field owners face a burning gas well crisis as May gas reserves run low and containment options loom. Officials weigh relief steps while residents monitor flare hotspots and safety measures.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1906
Page
1
Flames Hoist Massive Hood to Fight World’s Largest Gas Well
Caney Kansas March with the arrival of a twenty ton steel hood to divert and extinguish flames at the world’s largest gas well. Workers battle extreme heat as 650 psi pressure and wind threaten spread. Initial steam efforts failed. a railroad iron track and hood are now planned to reach the well. Officials fear the fire may burn out the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kas
McDowell
Landon
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Caney
Cherokee Nation
Indian Territory
Farmers Union Texas Division Opens Annual Meeting in Dallas
Dallas March 6 The Texas division of the Farmers Union opened its annual meeting this morning called by president E A Calvin. Delegates from every union and local organization attend in unusually large numbers. The convention promises to address highly important questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Texas
Washburn
Wis
North Wisconsin Farmers’ Association
A. D. Barnes
Waupaca
Wisconsin
Humboldt, Tenn
Dallas
Farmers’ Union
E. A. Calvin
Czar Retains Supreme Autocracy Amid Russian Reforms
An imperial manifesto issued in St. Petersburg on March 6 outlines a plan to resign the current council of empire and create a Douma while reaffirming that the czar's autocracy will remain supreme. The document signals limited reforms without curbing the czar's ultimate authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secripps-McRae Press Association
St. Petersburg
Council of Empire
Widow Margaret Wareham Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Margaret Wareham aged 58 died at 2 a m after pneumonia at her home 533 Mass Fourth street Sedalia. She moved from Clinton recently and leaves nine children including Nellie Harrison Lydia Helm Allie Nicholson Sallie Dixon Philip Wareham James Charles Samuel and Mable Wareham. Funeral Wednesday at 10 a m from the family residence with interment in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wareham
Sedalia
Clinton
Mass Fourth Street
M. E. Church
South
Nellie Harrison
Mesdames Lydia Helm
Allie Nicholson
Sallie Dixon
Philip Wareham
James
Charles
Vernon County Ex-Representative Sentenced to Twelve Years
After the Supreme Court affirmed a twelve year sentence for killing Dr Wahl and Dr Todd, the Vernon county ex-representative turned himself in and requested transport to the penitentiary to begin serving the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Todd
Vernon County
Supreme Court
Scripps-Meiinn Press Association
Jefferson City
Supreme Court Today
Wahl
Todd
Actress Sues Millionaire Breeder for Breach of Promise
Actress Sarah Maddern sues Kentucky horse breeder Peter Duryea for 50000 damages claiming breach of promise to marry. Duryea recently married Viola Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Maddern
Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Peter Duryea
Kentucky
Duryea
Viola Allen
Sedalia Council Rolls to Forfeit Water Franchise and Gas Plant
Sedalia Missouri city government ordered action against the Sedalia Water and Light company to forfeit its franchise while approving a new gas plant project by Sedalia Gas Light and Power. The meeting authorized counsel, set a $10,000 cash deposit, and pledged $2,500 penalty for past noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Company
Sedalia Gas, Light and Power Company
Sedalia Trust Company
Ohio Avenue
Broadway
Sixteenth Street
Vermont Street
Tenth Street
East Fifth Street
Sedalia Water and Light Company
Indefinite delay in Shepherd manslaughter sentence
Paris March 6 The Minister of Justice ordered indefinite postponement of Elliott Shepherd of New York's three month imprisonment for running down and killing a girl with his car. The action suggests he will escape with only a cash fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Shepherd
New York
Eecapina
Girl
Shepherd
Lord Barrington Granted New Lease of Life
Lord Barrington, sentenced to hang on March 15, won a temporary reprieve as the supreme court granted a motion to transfer his case to the court en banc for rehearing. A hearing date has not yet been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps McRae Press Association
Jefferson City
Lord” Barrington
Supreme Court
Griggs to Be Elected DCC Chairman Tonight
Representative Griggs of Georgia will be elected chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee tonight. Western members listed include Representatives Bailey of Illinois Lloyd of Missouri Smith of Texas. Senators Clark of Montana Culberson of Texas Stone of Missouri. Delegate Smith of Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Griggs
Georgia
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Illinois
Bailey
Missouri
Lloyd
Texas
Smith
Montana
Clark
Culberson
Stone
Arizona
Wanted at Warrensburg Jam Jennings Arrested on Disturbing the Peace
Jam Jennings, colored, was arrested last night by Officers Wood and Robertson on information from Warrensburg for disturbing the peace. Constable C. B. Collins of Warrensburg escorted the prisoner to the Quarries City this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jam Jennings
Wood and Robertson
Warrensburg
C. B. Collins
Embezzler Bonded in Rail Ties Case at Jefferson City
Postmaster J H Shunter of Riverview Morgan County faces a federal grand jury for embezzlement after a shortage of 800 dollars from money orders despite a yearly salary near 55 dollars. Neighbors offered to cover the loss, claiming ignorance of postal rules drove the error, while the public discussion included a controversial wartime race-themed play critique by George H Scruton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
J. H. Shunter
Riverview
Morgan County
Federal Grand Jury
Hunter
Impressions of The Clansman at Kansas City stage
A critic reports a vivid impression of The Clansman and calls it a potential great American play nearing classic status. The review compares it to Uncle Tom's Cabin in impact, notes its civilizational themes, and argues the drama transcends regional lines to address questions of control and society in the postwar South and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South
States
Tax Cut Passes On Leaf Tobacco Tax
Washington on March 6 the House approved a bill removing six cents per pound leaf tobacco tax. This allows farmers to sell directly to consumers without the manufacturer tax. The chamber then began debate on the Indian appropriation bill in committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannufacturer
Western Golf Association to Elect Officers in Chicago
The Western Golf Association will hold its annual meeting in Chicago with a ticket led by Phelps B. Hoyt for president and George S. McGrew as vice president. Directors include S. A. Fulier S. P. Jermain Judge John Barton Payne Silas H. Stream and J. C. Brocklebank. A June championship tourney date will be set and constitutional amendments are up for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Golf Association
Phelps B. Hoyt
Glen View Club
George S. McGrew
Glen Echo Country Club
St. Louis
Albert R. Gates
Calumet Country Club
Lerrett Thompson
Onwentsia Club
S. A. Fulier
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
S. P. Jermain
Toledo Golf Club
John Barton Payne
Chicago Golf Club
Silas H. Stream
Midlothian Country Club
J. C. Brocklebank
Edgewater Golf Club
Grand Pacific
Stt. Louis
Sixteen Prisoners Transferred to State Prison
Marshal A Haeslip of Kansas City led deputies through the city on Missouri Pacific train No 2 to Jefferson City with sixteen Jackson county prisoners. They will serve sentences from two to twenty years in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal A. Haeslip
Kansas City
City
Missouri Pacific
Jefferson City
Jackson County
Old War Veterans Wed After Century apart
In Penfield township, Marysville Ohio, Captain Samuel Kuhns and Mrs. Sarah Crawford, both over 100, married after decades apart. Their youth connected them when Kuhns studied law in Springfield and loved Miss Jackson sister to Andrew Jackson’s kin. war interrupted, they later reunited at a veteran gathering and wed soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Samuel Kuhns
Sarah Crawford
Kuhns
Springfield
Miss Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Fredericksburg
Vicksburg
Sherman
Sea
Libby
Columbus
Captain Evans
Entire Life on One Farm Passes in Pilot Grove
Mrs. Jacob Renisichler aged 64, wife of a local cooper, dies at her home in Cooper county. Born, raised, and died on the same farm, she was among the county’s oldest and best known farmers, with her family owning the land before her marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Pilot Grove
Jacob Renisichler
Cone
Cooper County
Civil War veteran Larael Garrett dies aged 66
Larael Garrett aged 66 a Civil War veteran died in Pilot Grove Mo He served with General Sherman on the march to the sea and passed away yesterday in his hometown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Pilot Grove
lLarael Garrett
General Sherman
Monsees & Sons Sale Draws Distanced Crowd at Limestone Farm
Despite bad weather and poor roads a large crowd attends the annual Monsees sale at Limestone Valley stock farm near Smithton. Bids on sacks reach figures such as 1000, 1600, 1510, 850, 1110, 820, 1230, and 1425 as buyers come from distant areas. Smithton Christian church ladies serve lunch on the grounds during the noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Monsees & Sons
Limestone Valley
Smithton
Stevenson for Assessor Eligible by Urban Convention
After urgent appeals by friends Courtney Stevenson will allow his name before the joint city convention next Thursday night for the nomination as city assessor. Stevenson, a Republican, is deemed competent and reliable and would fill the office if selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Stevenson
Stevenson
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Scripps-McRae Fress Association
Caney, Kas
Inde
Dallas Commercial Club
Czar
Tale
Babcock
Lane
Let‘s
Hodges
Laupheimer
Menefee
Menschke
Stafford
Sullivan
Clerk Baker
I. N. McNeil
Ohio
Massachusetts
J. L. Babcock
Lang
Third
Fifth Streets
Main Street
Ohio Streets
Massachusetts Street
Water and Fire Committee
Reztal
Fire Department
Liberty Parke
Paris
Griggs Will
Democratic Congressional Committee
George H. Scruton
Kan
Sas
the House
Marysville, O
Israel Garret
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