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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1906
Page
1
The fair board convenes for a meeting today to discuss upcoming events, budget considerations, and policy decisions affecting county fairs and agricultural showcasing. Officials expect updates on livestock schedules, vendor approvals, and facility maintenance plans.
The board of directors completed several agenda items, disposing of multiple holdings and approving related transactions. Officials outlined strategic aims for asset reallocation and discussed potential impacts on operations and revenue.
The Missouri State fair board finalized the speed program for the 1906 fair with total purses around $9,000 and harness events about $8,200. Special races include a $175 novelty and a $200 mile dash. Appointments named include Charles C. Miller as poultry superintendent and J B Housel as assistant, with others overseeing beef cattle, light horse, and horticultural displays. A new corn premium class for boys under and over 15 to 20 was created with up to $150 in prizes. The fair opens September 29 with racing plans under Colman and Hayman. blacksmith handwork premiums of $10 and $5 are offered, plus $200 for best milking shorthorns.
Antino Bozzuffi, 14, son of banker John Bozzuffi, had been missing since Sunday when kidnappers demanded 20000 dollars. He says Italian men seized him to act as interpreter, locked him in a room, and released him this morning after receiving the ransom note. Police recovered two Italians at the suspected house.
The President announces he signed the Tillman Gillespie resolution with reluctance after urging broader power for the Interstate Commerce Commission. He says the current form may do little and requests additional legislation to fund the inquiry and compel witness testimony under oath.
The case of Convicts Ryan Raymond and Vaughn charged with the murder of prison guards went to the jury this afternoon. The state presented a stronger case than at the first trial and expects a guilty verdict.
Lizzie Madison, a Black woman, was seriously cut on North Mill street by James Ramsey during a fight. Ramsey slashed her left arm with a knife, requiring about twelve stitches. Dr. W. S. Shirk treated the injuries.
Crescent tent No 4 Knights of the Maccabees votes a hobo convention for Saturday night March 10 at Pioneer hall on South Ohio street. Charles Koock named master of ceremonies and an elaborate menu will be served.
J. R. Baldwin purchased a well bred saddie and harness mare from Dr. O. W. Clabaugh of Green Ridge. The horse, sired by Medley, is described as one of the finest bred animals in the city.
Hiram Kelly, a cigar maker at Clem Honkamp's cigar store, is confined to his home at 318 West Sixth Street with an attack of the grippe.
Se dalia council members and Knights of Columbus will travel to Nevada Missouri next Sunday to take part in a class initiation conducted by the Nevada council.
Judge Andrew Hamilton the legislative agent for New York Life returned to the United States aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland. He said he plans to face possible criminal proceedings, revealed extensive financial dealings with New York Life and related figures, and hinted at pressure from observers who warn of alarm over his return.
Philadelphia hosts a Franklin relics exhibition marking his 200th birthday and honoring his services to Masonry. The show, opened tonight at the Masonic Temple, runs to April 25 with items once owned by Benjamin Franklin, including books records and instruments.
Senator Scott of West Virginia denounced giving the interstate commerce commission power to fix contested railroad rates without road and general court review. He argued regulation resembles government ownership and would not meet expanding trade needs, urging fair treatment for shippers and communities and opposing railroads owning coal lands and mines.
Members of the Royal Neighbors Violet camp No 607 held a Tuesday evening gathering at Woodmen hall. Miss Jessie Leist won the first lady's prize a hand painted plate and D Brenner won the gentleman's prize a hair brush. Consolation prizes went to Mrs Herman Ktink and Ben Young.
The Sedana council Knights of Columbus met Tuesday night and reviewed several membership applications. They also plan a social session at an early date.
The chapel exercises at the high school were led by Rev Beuchner this morning. Miss Helen Goodyear delivered several humorous selections in an entertaining manner.
Graham Bros contractors have leased the former Methodist church at Third and Massachusetts streets to manufacture artificial building stone. The move outlines a new industrial use for the location and signals local construction material production there.
Lieutenant General Schofield was buried in the National cemetery this afternoon with the president, cabinet, and diplomatic corps in attendance.
Keuck, an inebriate, entered Mrs. Suttie’s home at 420 East Fourth Street. She fired a warning shot. the bullet missed. Keuck fled to a shed and was jailed. Police noted his frequent jailings and unpaid fines. Judge advised caution after near fatal outcome.
Vermont election returns show fewer than thirty of 246 towns approving legal liquor sales this year as tallying progresses in Burlington.
Robert Jones a white man was arrested here today on the charge of killing two fellow employees at a grading camp near Amarillo Texas He is held for Texas officers Jones says he is the man wanted.
Sent back for trial in the matter involving John Od. Driskell, administrator of the U. S. Health and Accident Insurance Co. case. The action concerns corporate affairs and related fiduciary duties as presented to the court.
Kansas City Court of Appeals rules that scalding water dripping into the ear constitutes an external and violent injury in the Driskell case against United States Health and Accident Insurance Co. Suit began after John W. Driskell died from burns at Missouri Pacific shops dated January 12 and 23, 1904. The case returns for trial with $220 sought by the administrator.
In St Louis on March 7 the last of the bribery and perjury charges against former State Senator Frank Farris were nolle pressed by Circuit Attorney Sager after a conference with the Attorney General. The perjury and bribery cases were dismissed due to lack of convicting witnesses and a Jefferson City precedent. The allegations stemmed from the anti alum doodle and baking powder trust investigations into bribery offers to Missouri general assembly members.
The city faced a day without water due to a blown lead plug in the main at the station and a nonfunctional heating plant. Firefighters used a pond and engine tanks to supply Missouri Pacific engines until Katy officials halted efforts to conserve water for their own engines. Repairs were expected within half an hour to restore pumping.
Sedalia boy Lacey Sampson tours with the Lulu Glasser opera company in Kansas City this week and moves to St Louis next week. He plays the part of Miggs, Ward Burlingham's valet.
The Ladies' Musical club met this morning to devote their session to chorus practice.
A young enslaved girl confessed to killing her owner and collapsed in a fainting spell during the court proceeding. The incident drew attention as the case raised questions about captivity and accountability in the region.
In New York on March 7 Bertha Claiche pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree for the murder of Emil Gerdron, with the case hinting at a police graft investigation. The judge asked for sentence by March 29 after the jury was dismissed.
A New York to Chicago Erie railroad express derailed after hitting an open switch and plunged into a street. Engineer Mason and fireman Jackson were seriously hurt while about 300 passengers escaped injuries as heavy snow blocked signals and city fire crews doused flames in the wreckage.
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