Statehood Rally For Territory Residents In Shawnee
A group of territory residents gather in Shawnee today to press for statehood. The convention aims to organize residents and take action toward achieving statehood for the territory.
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1906
Page
1
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Push for Statehood Action
Nearly a thousand delegates from most towns in the territories attend a statehood conference. Resolutions drafted by the Chamber of Commerce demand immediate action on the senate statehood bill, telegraphed to the President and Speaker, prioritizing admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory over Arizona and New Mexico. Strong intra-territory debate centers on the capital clause between Oklahoma City and Guthrie delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
South McAlester
Muskogee
Chamber of Commerce
House of Representatives
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arizona
New Mexico
Guthrie
Warrants Issued for Walter Scott and Others in Death Valley Ambush
San Bernardino authorities issue warrants for Walter Scott known as the mysterious miner along with William Keyes and Shorty Smith for assault with a deadly weapon on Dr. Johnson of New York and others in the Scott party. Warner Scott was wounded in the Wingate pass ambush on Feb 26. Scott is playing in Portland, and arrests are expected. Sheriffs pursued the suspects through the desert between Taggett and Goldfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Cal
Walter Scott
William Keyes
Shorty Smith
Dr. Johnson
National Insurance Company
New York
A. W. St. Clair
Warner Scott
A. Y. Pear
A. J. Owen
J. J. Hartigan
Scott
Empire Theater
Portland
Ore
Raphs
McNab
Taggett
Goldfield
Smith
Keyes
San Bernardino County
Wingate Pass
Death Valley
Woman asserts equal respect as lady in court
In Derby Connecticut Judge George H. Cowell rules that woman is a respectful address equal to lady. Mrs Isaac Winstone demands to be called a lady as attorney Charles G Root objects and the courtroom scene escalates before order is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby, Conn
George H. Cowell
Waterbury Court
Isaac Winstone
Charles G. Root
Root
Praise Service By Woman's Missionary Society
The semi annual praise service of the Woman's Missionary society will be held at Central Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening March 21 at 7 39. A special program has been prepared and everybody is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Central Presbyterian Church
Hotel Arrivals List Names Numerous Guests
The city welcomes a long roster of visitors including Delmar E Swain from Ft Scott and G H Tribble from Kansas City. Also noted are W L Bradley and L M Couch from Kansas City, W G Moore from St Louis, A Ray from Lexington with wife, and many others from Chicago New York Quincy and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar
Eugene Swain
Ft. Scott
W. L. Bradley
Kansas City
G. H. Tribble
W. C. Johnson
St. Louis
L. M. Couch
W. G. Moore
O. A. Ray
Lexington
Wm. B. Waddell
W. E. Craiglow
Chicago
J. A. Thomas
R.f.welch
Fort Leavenworth
Wallace Backs Sea Level Canal Proposal
John Wallace former chief engineer of the Panama Canal told the senate committee he favored a sea level canal across the isthmus. He said such a canal would dispel every doubt and that if built by contract it could be completed in nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Isthmus
Oil Magnates Force Testimony From Courts
A new move by oil magnates compels court testimony as legal pressure escalates. The development follows multiple investigations and prompts by prosecutors seeking detailed disclosures.
Standard Oil absorbs Republic Oil amid Missouri trust cases
The Standard Oil company announced it absorbed the Republic Oil company, dissolving Republic as a separate entity. Missouri litigation against the oil trust would continue, with Attorney General Hadley noting the move would have no effect on pending suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Waters-Pierce and
Standard
Republic Company
Rockefeller
St. Louis
Republic Oil Company
The
Hadley
Oil Trust
Henrik Ibsen Celebrates 78th Birthday in Ill Health
Christiana March 20 Dr Henrik Ibsen marks his 78th birthday amid frail health and limited public events. He reads and receives telegrams with family nearby including his son and daughter in law Bjornson's daughter. He changed from medicine to drama and created The Doll's House Ghosts and Pillars of Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Henrik Ibsen
Ibsen
Bjornstjerns Bjornson
Henrik [Keen
Skien
Norway
Grinstad
University of
Heltberg
Bjornson
Ole Bull
National Theater
Bergen
Germany
Rome
Burial of J. C. Rhoades
The body of J. C. Rhoades, a Missouri Pacific engineer who died Saturday, arrived in Sedalia on train No. 1. Funeral services were at Epworth M. E. Church at 3:30 p.m. officiated by Rev. S. W. McClure. Interment followed in the city cemetery with pallbearers from Sedalia division No. 178 B of L. E., Ancient Order of United Workmen, and George R. Smith post, G. A. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth M. E. Church
Missouri Pacific
Epworth M. E
Naval Officers and Patent Medicines Ads Question Authority
Washington March 20 The Navy Department notes observers report patent medicine adverts using naval officers names and portraits to promote tonics. Officers often have not authorized this, and department suggests disapproval if used. Officials expect such advertisements to be prohibited by the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Fuel conditions improve with coal arrivals for dealers
Three cars of coal arrived for two dealers without railroad delays and four more cars from Myrie and Lexington are due tonight. The Stanley Coal company distributes available stock to meet demand, not taking orders beyond half a ton, striving to relieve shortages despite not making profits. The company still has many unfilled orders on its books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Coal Company
Tipton Names J M Boyd Postmaster
J M Boyd, a prominent Tipton citizen, has been officially notified by the Washington post office department of his appointment as postmaster at Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Boyd
Tipton
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Carpenter expands fleet with four Milburn wagons
Lee Carpenter, a quarryman, bought four new modern Milburn wagons from Charles Easton, an implement dealer. The purchase adds to Carpenter’s already sizable equipment holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Carpenter
Charles Easton
Carpenter
Special Services At M E Church Lowh Conducted By McDonald
Beginning tomorrow night there will be special services at the M E church Lowh conducted by Rev J E McDonald of St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Lowh
J. E. McDonald
Change of Clerks at P Brandt Grocery
Henry McKelvey resigns from the P Brandt Grocery company and Henry Bercher is hired to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McKelvey
P. Brandt Grocery Company
Henry Sbercher
Eight suits filed in circuit court against Robert Farmer et al
In the circuit court today eight suits were filed. Plaintiffs include John W. Baldwin Henry Schluesing William O'Long George M. Weed John and Lydia Hoelins Henry Mahnken Herman Gieschen and Henry Gieschen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Farmer Et al
John W. Baldwin
Henry Schluesing
William O’long
George M. Weed
John and Lydia Hoelins
Henry Mahnken
Herman Gieschen
Henry Gieschen
Guardian Appointed for Willis and Bernice Duukle Miners
Co. B. Wallace was today appointed guardian and curator of Willis and Bernice Duukle, miners, by the probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Wallace
Willis and
Bernice Duukle
Promate Court
Woman freed after coroner's jury verdict in Harris murder
Coroner's jury in Kansas City declares E. C. Harris died from a self employed gunshot wound not linked to identifiable suspects. Mrs. Ida Danielson, held in connection with the killing at her home, is released after four statements state she did not commit the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Danielson
Harris
Moody boasts the Packers in beef trust case
Chicago March 20 Attorney General Moody pressed his argument in the beef trust case saying if the packers did no wrong they need fear nothing but if their stance stands every citizen could break laws with impunity. He joked Armour Swift meeting Rockefeller in Washington and asking about an immunity bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Chicago
Moody
Beef Trust
Armour
Swift
Rockefeller
Washington
Memorial Service for Late S. F. Nixon Held in Assembly Chamber
Albany March 20 memorial services in honor of Speaker S. Fred Nixon, who died last October after seven consecutive years of unprecedented record as speaker of the New York State Assembly, will be held in the assembly chamber this evening. The memorial address will be delivered by Lewis Carr, a prominent attorney of Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Fred Nixon
State Assembly
Assembly
Lewis “. Carr
Sedalia Postmaster Appointment Expected Soon
A formal announcement of Mr. Codding's appointment to the Sedalia postmaster position is anticipated within a few days, expected tomorrow or Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Codding
Sedalia
Well Still Is Burning Fire Ravages Site
Fire crews report another desperate effort to control the blaze as flames continue to burn. The incident remains unresolved with suppression efforts ongoing and authorities monitoring the situation.
Caney Gas Well Hood Fire Struggles Continue
Independence Kansas March 20. The Caney gas well fire defies extinguishment as workers try earth packing and steam under the hood after a previous method failed. A crane collapsed but hood position remained, with crews relieved and returning to battle the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
School Teacher Found Dead Suspected Suicide in Euclora
Lawrence March 20. Alice Reed a school teacher near Eu dora did not return home. A hack driver found her at her desk with her face buried in a handkerchief reeking of chloroform. Authorities believe suicide due to ill health and despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Kas
Alice Reed
Eudora
Fifth Suspect in Governor Sieunen berg Assassination Arrested
Bisbee Arizona March 20 J S Simpkins the fifth man wanted in the assassination case was arrested near the Mexican line and jailed at Tombstone pending his extradition.
Eagles Carnival Aims to Attract 5000 Visitors in June
Sedalia Eagles announce a carnival the week of June 3 to 9 with the C W Parker Amusement Company providing expanded shows. Excursion trains from nearby cities are expected to bring about 5000 visitors, and Osage street from Main to Fourth and the market square are reserved for the event by city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Amusement Company
Eagles
Osage Street
Sedalia Aerie of Eagles
C. W. Parker Amusement Company
Carnival Committee
Born on St Patrick's Day Baby Born to Emerson Family
Charles Emerson and his wife welcomed a baby boy on Saturday March 17 1966 at their home at the corner of Seventeenth and Summit streets. The mother and child are reported to be doing well and Emerson plans to have the boy work as a hod carrier once grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Emerson
Seventeenth
Summit Streets
Pa” Emerson
Trate
Jack Ohman Leaves Hospital for Malta Bend Home
Blacksmith and wrestler Jack Ohman, treated at May wood for injuries from a month ago training for Eldred Harrison match, left the hospital this afternoon for his home at Malta Bend Missouri. His condition is greatly improved and he has regained use of his arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ohmans
Maywood
Eldred Harrison
Malta Bend
Ohmen
Meeting of Sorosis Delivers Paper by Mrs Burrowes
At a Sorosis gathering on Monday an excellent paper titled St. Chrysostom was read by Miss Faith Smith in place of Mrs. E B Burrowes who could not attend. The session was informal with a general discussion after the reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
City council fines water company for contract breach
The city council last night assessed a big forfeiture, imposing a $12,800 fine on the water company for failure to keep the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Company
Eagles Carnival Set June 3 to 9 Streets Granted
City council approves use of Ossie Street and Market Square for the Eagles carnival planned for June 3–9. Street remains open to traffic. city scales not enclosed. Also approves curb work on Kentucky Avenue and sets polling places and judges for upcoming city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Finance Committee
Eagles’ Carnival
Ossie Street
Market Square
Kentucky Avenue
Broadway
M., K. and T. Tracks
Engine House No. 2
Henry Knopfli
T. W. Bast
N. F. Ebersole
John Lumpee
William Beck
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Ritory
MEET
Shawnee
Cannon
Congress
New
Mexico
Shawnee, Okla
Connecticut
Praise Service
Scripps-MecRae Press Associate
John Wal
Lace
Republic CO
Indianapolis
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Torney
Iness
Hadhey
Henrik Isben’s
J. C. Rhoades
Alt
L. E
J. P. Alcorn
John Laybourn
Order of United Workmen
J. H. Kruse
J. W
Myrie
Special Services
Guardian
Coroners
Coro
Ner
E. C. Harris
Packers
S. F. Nixon
Kas
Maron
Welch
Pen
Caney
Hack
Erly
sars-McRael
Han
Secripps-McRae Press Association
Main
Fourth Street
ST. Patrick’s Day
Jack Ohman
J L. Babcock
Stafford
Menefee, Letts
Menschke
Lane
Sullivan
Ceding
Fourth Ward
Court Horse
J. D. Donohue
A. R. Faston
F. E. Hoffman
A. Hamrick
R. F. Dean
M. M. McGinley
Sedalia Water and Light Company
Jules G. Schmidt
Eagles’ Carnival Committee
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