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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
1
The second day of the Great Council of Red Men's meeting concluded with the election of state officers during today’s session. Members from multiple councils participated as leadership ballots were counted and officials announced.
The second day of the Improved Order of Red Men great council met in the criminal court room to elect officers and conduct routine business. Trapp won the office of great chief, Haight elected by acclamation as great chief of records, and plans discussed to form a state Pocahontas auxiliary and a fund for a Cotta of St. Louis. Cities including St. Louis Hannibal Lexington and Richmond seek the next meeting location.
Textile Council representatives convene in Fall River Massachusetts amid discontent over no wage dividends for two weeks. Workers claim mills show profits yet refuse to raise pay despite high cotton costs and compare with Tecumseh mills declaring a 50 percent dividend.
Delegates to the great council were treated to a banquet at their Apache tribe headquarters with the Apache and Wichita communities in attendance. An elegant menu featured roast beef veal salmon salad and dessert as officers were elected including G Luzzader great sachem H Edwards great senior sagamore and F Goetz great prophet. The sole contest arose for great junior sagamore among three candidates Emil etc.
The American Cotton Manufacturers Association begins its tenth annual convention in Asheville North Carolina with a two day session. President H W Miller Jr welcomes attendees and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge delivers an address as governors city officials and industry leaders attend.
This morning in the court of Justice N. H. Rogers the case of Ella opened with proceedings addressing alleged cutter injuries and related charges.
A colored woman known as Bird was charged with assault for slashing Hes ter Parker across the back with a razor. The case was continued until next Monday after she posted a $200 bond to secure her appearance. The incident follows prior trouble among local residents near Dresden.
A Standard Oil plant tank at Bayonne New Jersey exploded today creating a blazing pillar of fire that shook Jersey City. Fire crews drew off oil from adjoining tanks to prevent further ignition.
Former Senator Chandler issues a public statement denying charges leveled by Tillman and defending his past actions. The exchange centers on political accusations in a charged public dispute.
Senator Tillman publishes Chandler letters in a high profile exchange with Senator Lodge over Roosevelt era railroad rate legislation. Tillman reads Chandler statement contradicting alleged presidential involvement and insists he never authorized talks with Roosevelt about the bill.
The Ladies' Musical club held its annual meeting at 9 30 this morning with the old officers continuing. Net proceeds from the concert were 302 50 and the treasury total reached 952 50. A resolutions committee was appointed to thank The Orphans and Mr George Doyle for support.
In Justice W E Conner's court this morning H V Leist faced a charge of violating the Sunday closing law. The case was continued until Thursday morning.
The U S consul in Mannheim says Germany shows little appetite for motor boats and autos. He notes Mannheim at Rhine Neckar junction has only a few boats, boating and car use remain recreationally limited to a sporting class, with German factories selling mainly in England and elsewhere.
About twenty members of the Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators association met in Kansas City to discuss the coal situation. President Perry said mines will be opened in June unless the strikers recede before that item.
Ida Smothers employed at West Broadway home of W F Hansberger was arrested for stealing 310 from Mrs Hansberger and delivering it to James Monroe Castle who was later jailed. Both arraigned before Magistrate Hugh Gresham and bound over to the criminal court in separate larceny from a dwelling charges with bonds set at 500 each. Castle admitted receiving the money from Smothers.
Sedalia’s amateur ball players meet at the Sedalia Athletic Club and organize a strong team. The lineup includes Nichols second base Lafferty third base and shortstop McFadden Brill Clum Paulus Shine Yarnell Harrison and Blair. Dell Shields from Missouri State University will join, with another pitcher to come. Next Sunday the club faces the Missouri Pacific shops team at Liberty Park in a five game series with tickets for the whole series set at one dollar.
Mr E S Coffman and Miss Pearl Anderson will marry at the bride’s sister home 638 East Eighteenth street at 5 PM. Rev A B Appleby to perform the ceremony and a wedding supper will follow. The couple will travel to Clinton Appleton City and other relatives after the ceremony.
Riley of Texas sharply rebukes a report claiming he opposed rate legislation. He says the piece misstates his position and clarifies his stance on proposed changes affecting pricing and regulation.
Senator Bailey challenged a western paper dispatch accusing him of opposition to railroad rate legislation. He condemned the source as an unqualified, malicious liar regardless of office. Senator Tillman demanded the full article be read, anger flashing on his face during the reading.
It is believed that late this afternoon the Senate will enact the railroad rate bill into law. The move follows extensive debate over rates and regulatory provisions.
A historic Senate debate showcased remarkable oratorical skill and reasoning as lawmakers considered a significant rebate measure. The exchange featured cross party challenge and pointed arguments amid a charged chamber.
The senate is expected to pass the rate bill today after long debates on pipe line and anti pass amendments. Senators Morgan and Pettus of Alabama likely vote no citing state rights concerns. The bill’s passage would mark a major shift toward railroad regulation and protection against corporate discrimination. The house passed it February 8 with seven negatives, and the chamber has seen 36 set speeches and over 100 amendments in 46 days.
Asa Peeks was arraigned in police court and fined 23 dollars for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He could not pay, and Magistrate Gresham granted a stay of execution to leave the city. Jacob Bender, fined 5 dollars for drunkenness, also received a stay of execution.
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