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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
1
A major cleanup program in Frisco aims to spend more than 200 million in the coming year as officials launch a broad effort to improve infrastructure and public spaces. The initiative outlines substantial investment across multiple city departments to address long standing environmental and urban renewal needs.
Oakland amid rapid streetcar expansion and bank reopenings as cleanup and reconstruction proceed. Fire damage across San Francisco eases with restored street lighting and the return of house cooking after chimney inspections.
Superintendent Buchanan unable to be in the city on May 31 prompts a one day earlier final schedule for the senior class. Seniors start final exams on May 11 with exams finishing the next week. May 18 announces class ranks and overall grades. Class day night featuring a Chinese play occurs April 25 while commencement night moves to May 30.
Detectives tracked George D. Talmage of Chicago, tied to a gang suspected of defrauding mining firms of over a million dollars. Talmage, boasting in a hotel letter, was arrested in Kansas City after investigators traced his communications, with Detective Woolridge arriving to aid the case.
Thomas W. Lawson offers a $5,000 reward for information leading to conviction of bribery connected with the anti bucket shop law before the legislature. Representative Swigg triggered a sensational moment by claiming a bribe but later admitted the testimony was false on cross examination.
Heads of two Chicago banks faced bond arrangements after their institutions failed. United States Commissioner ordered heavy bonds, signaling stricter supervision amid financial collapse.
John R. Walsh, president of two banks that failed in November, waived examination and was held to the federal grand jury on a 50 000 bond charged with misappropriating trust funds and banking violations. He saved 6 000 000 from the wreck and used a secret passage and guards to avoid newspaper publicity during hearings. Walsh rose from newsboy to a leading Chicago financier before the crash.
The ministerial convention of this district of the German M E church began at nine with Rev. John Asling as presiding elder. Rev. John Koehler was elected secretary. Three essays were read by Rev. E Crepin, Rev. John Koehler and Rev. D W Smith. The afternoon featured papers and discussion. Rev. Diercks will deliver a lecture this evening.
London May 3 William Waldorf Astor Jr. and Mrs Nannie Langhorne Shaw of Richmond Va were married this afternoon at All Souls church The bride and groom were joined by a small group of relatives as Astor senior did not attend due to gout.
Chicago May 3 reports Dowie will be tried before Zion Overseers. Voliva in charge says death would be best for Zion. Mrs Dowie declares her husband is sick and insane rather than criminal.
Chicago reports a morning break in the iron workers strike with fifty men resuming work and many small contractors agreeing to the new scale. The lake strike situation remains unchanged.
Chicago May 3 The United States government investigates American Reserve Bond Company over irregularities. The mails are closed to the company affecting about 200 000 investors.
Professor Rudolph Lundeberg of Sedalia College of Music gave a morning song recital at his studio as a compliment to Mrs W E Bard and visiting ladies including her mother Mrs J McGrew of Lexington Missouri. About twenty three guests attended and twenty numbers were performed to much enjoyment. Ladies presented him with a bouquet of roses and carnations in appreciation.
Michael Angelo McGinnis, former college professor and mathematician, was found guilty of forgery and sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary. He and Daniel P. Hoover forged a deed to a lot owned by Mrs. Pascal Cassidy and sold land for 300 dollars.
Pennsylvania miners announce plans to elect their leaders to the state legislature, signaling organized labor's political ambitions and potential influence on policy. Mason names and regional mining communities are expected to participate actively in the upcoming elections.
Scranton Pa May 3 The tri district convention of anthracite miners opened with President Mitchell of the national organization presiding He will likely speak little during the gathering and observers await a plan believed aimed at avoiding war in the hard coal district The dispute may move into politics with union leaders eyeing state legislature seats
J. F. Antes, one of the city’s oldest residents, was struck by paralysis at his West Seventh Street home after supper. Dr. W. S. Shirk attended him, providing relief, but a second stroke this afternoon afflict ed his left side and worsened his condition. At 76, his advanced age raises fears he may not recover.
Final rites for Conductor Samuel J. Lovitt were held in the Catholic cemetery yesterday rather than the city cemetery. The service marked the first Masonly ceremony in Sedalia’s Catholic grounds, done with a special dispensation due to family wishes and a family lot in that cemetery.
Agricultural officials warn of a 13 year locust brood moving through Alabama Georgia North Carolina and Tennessee late May. They note damage is usually minor except in newly planted orchards where pruning after the brood disappears can limit egg puncture injury. Planting new orchards in cleared ground or near woods is suggested as a precaution in affected regions.
Charles E. Alden of New York claims a vest pocket wireless receiver solves wireless telephoning. The device, used with a wireless battery, captures conversations on ordinary wires from miles away, proving the potential for widespread, albeit imperfect, tapping and later secure attunement to protect secrecy.
Senate opposition to Benjamin F. Barnes grows amid reports of his role in the forcible ejectment of Mrs. Minor Morris from the White House last fall. A confidential document links Major Richard Sylvester to a sanitarium claim, while several reporters’ testimonies remain unexamined by the post office committee.
Berlin May 3 Prince Von Buelow imperial chancellor marked his fifty seventh birthday today and the Kaiser paid his first visit since the chancellor fell ill with paralysis. He cannot resume office before fall.
The old Liberty park board adjourned after a brief session. The new board, led by president C F Ernst and vice president Archibald Campbell with secretary W H Holcroft, began routine business. J R McAllister secured permission for a July 4 and 5 race meet at the half mile track. Committees were named: Finance H F Keens A W Perry John Pregze. Buildings and Grounds Major William Beck Archibald Campbell C E Costin. Privileges C F Ernst H F Keens W H Molcroft. The grand stand matter was revived with likely action soon.
Rev. R. C. Miller returns from Kansas City where he urged support for a new East Sedana Baptist church building. He will travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee next week to seek aid from the general board. Miller is optimistic about the project’s progress and forthcoming construction.
Washington May 3 The country will face visits from both the 17 year and 13 year locusts this year, according to the bureau of entomology of the department of agriculture. The 17 year variety is expected to appear in the middle of the season.
The congregation held a semi annual business meeting Wednesday night with encouraging department reports. The financial statement shows all obligations met and a balance on hand. Eighty five additions bring total membership growth over six months and Sunday school attendance averaged 202 percent.
A free lecture by Prof. C Luther Wells of the Health League of New York will be delivered at the First Baptist church on Monday May 7. On Tuesday at 3 pm Mrs Hamlin Wells addresses the club women at the city rest rooms on Perfect Health by Proper Care of the Human Machine.
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