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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1904
Page
1
Admiral Kataoka reports the cruiser Myako sunk by a Russian mine near Kerr bay while the Japanese torpedo flotilla swept mines. Six sailors wounded and two killed as a sister ship towed the damaged vessel away.
Springfield May 16 There is no sign the Republican state convention will nominate today as delegates grow tired of the deadlock. The next ballot is the twenty fifth. About five hundred delegates are absent but each delegation can cast its full vote. Discussions mention possible dark horses such as Federal Judge Grosscup Graeme Stewart and Congressman Reeves.
Lord Curzon vice royalty of India arrived in London this afternoon and was granted an audience with King Edward immediately. The meeting underlines ongoing channels between British governance and colonial administration as Curzon returns from India.
Report from New Chwang on May 16 describes natives hearing heavy firing east of the town near the railway to Port Arthur. Communications with Port Arthur are cut for three days and the Russia-Chinese bank has moved into the French consulate for safety, suggesting heightened danger in the region.
Information from a reliable source states General Kuropatkin will withdraw from Liao Yang to Harbin with about 120000 troops. He awaits reinforcements from Karpov and Moscow before further engagement with the enemy.
London dispatches say General Kuropatkin may fail to retire from Liao Yang without clashes with Japanese forces. Reports indicate his troops are pressed and likely to be compelled to fight their way back to Harbin.
Liao Yang reports that on May 10 a small naptha launch, under a young officer and three sailors, torpedoed an armored Japanese cruiser in Talien Wan bay. The blast caused flames and heavy damage, though the cruiser was not sunk as Japanese ships concentrated outside Danny. The daring raid followed careful night planning with stealthy approach.
The president appointed Jerome Patterson colored of Brooklyn New York as consul at Puerto Cabello Venezuela. Patterson is a proprietor of the New York Age a paper serving the interests of the negro race.
Delegates from various organizations gather in St Louis for the Good Roads convention to discuss road improvement plans and infrastructure policy. The event brings together engineers officials and advocates for better highways and transportation networks.
The National and International Good Roads associations held their convention at Music hall in St Louis on May 16. Delegates represented agricultural societies industrial committees railways and business men's leagues with James Wilson secretary of agriculture among the speakers.
The last men's banquet of the First Congregational Church will be held Thursday evening in the church parlors at 8 o'clock. Wives and sweethearts will be invited to attend.
The preliminary hearing of Henry Garrett charged with the murder of Sam Harvey was continued this afternoon and set over until Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. No witnesses were examined.
James A. Robb ex constable of Sedalia and Pacific Express driver fell through an open cellar door at 111 South Ohio at noon, dislocating his right shoulder and sustaining minor bruises. Dr. E Nasse treated him and accompanied him home on North Moniteau. Workmen left the door ajar. Robb stepped into darkness and was saved from a worse fall by the stairway.
Havana reports the cruiser Prairie reached the port from Guantanamo today. All marines stationed there have been withdrawn to remove any pretext the Cubans might have for opposing the treaty establishing a coaling station at the location.
The Calendar of the First Congregational Church reports Mrs Hale will host a Tuesday evening gathering at her West Fourth street residence. The event aims to discuss church affairs and social plans for the upcoming season.
A petition requesting the widening and extension of Third street between Porter and Emmett streets will be presented to the city council tonight. It bears the signatures of many well known local residents.
Clark Moon was arraigned before Justice N H Rogers on a Friday night robbery charge against Richards. He was held for the criminal court with a $300 bond and committed to jail if not posted.
The city council will meet in regular session to pass the Main street paving ordinance and dispose of the usual routine of business.
The Diocese of West Missouri plans a May 17 18 meeting at Grace Church Kansas City Missouri. Delegates from Calvary Church D H Smith O E Parsons C C Evans travel with Rector Rev Edmund A Neville. Delegates D H Smith C C Evans Yost attend Woman's Auxiliary Board of Missions meeting next Thursday. A vote may rename the diocese to Kansas City.
The circuit court reconvened today and disposed of cases including Annie Bratton versus the Electric Railway Company with damages continued generally. M. H. Morris versus Laura J. Field and T. N. Field attachment on note continued generally. M. H. Seibert versus C. I. Wilson conversion of property continued generally.
Dr. C. P. Parkhurst of Houstonia and Miss Mary D. Bell wed this morning at 8 o'clock at the bride's grandmother Mrs. Alexander's home, one and a half miles northwest of Houstonia. Rev. Philip Stark conducted the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends.
The county court today approved the bond of E. R. Blair who serves as treasurer for the six mile road districts.
Limited five day offer for Saturday May 21 travel from St Louis back and forth. All trains priced at five dollars with children under 12 at two dollars eighty five cents.
In a session today the county court granted a dramshop license to Will DeBold. The ruling allows DeBold to operate a licensed alcohol establishment within the county.
John Barrick died in Kansas City Missouri probably from a jaw blow in a fight with James Carey who surrendered to police. Local authorities reported Carey confessed to the assault.
A burglar entered William Cunningham's home at 715 East Fourth Street around midnight taking 60 cents from his overalls and fleeing. The thief left a three-cent piece with a hole and fifty cents behind, and Cunningham offers the six extra cent piece if the culprit returns. He reports discovering the odd coin and the missing overalls later on the back porch.
Edward L. Wentz, in Big Stone Gap Virginia, died by his own hand driven by love for Miss Cornelia Brookmire and left her his entire estate of one hundred thousand dollars. He had faced parental opposition to marriage and reportedly built a costly home before the fatal ride to Roaring Fork where he shot himself.
The will of the late George Crawford was filed for probate. It directs that all property go to the widow during her life and after her death to the sons F. T. Crawford and Oren Crawford who are named executors.
The advertisement promotes fall and summer wear including fine lightweight voiles and cheviots in blue brown champagne and black. It highlights new crushed girdle effects jackets satin linings covert coats skirts and odd items with varying discounts from three to thirteen dollars and more, inviting buyers with varied sizes and materials.
Advertises russet stockings matching leather shoes with plain prices from 25 dollars to 235 dollars. Lace striped options range 50 to 89 cents, embroidered 75 cents to 1 dollar 25. Claims ready today and highlights summer gloves in stock.
Daily additions to a complete stock of fine neckwear for women. The shop offers a fresh inviting collection with every late style and many interesting variations. The discriminating woman can choose with relish from the varied assortment.
The new ruchings arrive in liberal supply with collars of lawn pique madras silk and linen trimmed with buttons and inserting priced 25c 39c 75c and 1.00. Stocks of silk or satin hemstitched with turn over and bow in front range 39c to 65c. Embroidered scrim collars and turn overs 39c.
An Armour exhibitor will show how Armour's Extract of Beef can be used in chafing dish cooking for afternoon teas and luncheons. A free dainty luncheon is offered all week, and the event invites public attendance.
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