Attendance at State YMCA Meeting Draws Large Crowd
Delegates and visitors gather at the State YMCA event with attendance near 300, reflecting strong community turnout and interest in the conference activities.
24 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
1
Delegates and visitors gather at the State YMCA event with attendance near 300, reflecting strong community turnout and interest in the conference activities.
Governor Folk presided at the twenty-ninth annual Y M C A convention opening at the M E church with a large audience. Officers and committees were elected, and reports by A B Colton and others highlighted the day. Notable speakers included F S Goodman of New York and Dr William Hoge Marquess. Clay ton S Cooper addressed the gathering later.
John Mitchel president of the United Mine Workers says if operators press for more wage reductions, about 500000 miners in bituminous and anthracite fields will strike or be locked out by next April. They demand restoration of the 5 percent cut already imposed.
Washington reports the president has appointed Herbert J. Heyrman of Roswell New Mexico as governor of the territory upon the expiration of Governor Otteres term in January.
Publicity secretary of the navy will not allow subordinate reports to be published until he has edited them. The policy delays release of material until final approval is made at a high level.
Secretary Bonaparte orders delaying release of annual navy bureau chiefs reports until he can review them. The move follows Rear Admiral Rae’s criticisms on engineer shortages and the risk of embarrassing naval plans.
The First Congregational Church ladies hosted their annual New England dinner last evening at the church on Sixth and Osage. Despite poor weather, a large crowd attended and about $150 was raised. decorations featured chrysanthemums autumn leaves and bittersweet with tables lit by silver candelabras. Mr. J Robinson led guests to the tables while Mrs. W E Hurlbut managed the dining room and Mrs. David Webster the kitchen. Numerous ladies and several Misses assisted with serving.
Mrs. W. L. Brummer, operated on by Dr. Ferguson for a tumor yesterday at Maywood hospital, stood the operation well and is resting nicely today.
Owen McMalen, arrested repeatedly, was taken by police on a drunkenness and disturbance charge in East Sedalia. Arranged before Magistrate Truxell, he was fined five dollars and ordered to leave the city. Officer Eads escorted him to the city limits with a warning. Two strangers also arrested for drunkenness were fined five dollars each.
United States Senator testifies in his own defense this morning at trial. He takes the stand to present evidence and respond to accusations during the ongoing case.
Senator Burtot testified he served as attorney for Rialto company to defend Major Dennis, stating negotiations occurred on a speeding Illinois railroad, and visits to post office inspectors aimed to guard against charges. He denied aiding any government obstruction as the defense rested and arguments began after adjournment.
The attorney general issues subpoenas against the chief in a public safety matter linked to Standard Oil. John D. is named in the plea for testimony. The action signals a legal push to uncover testimony and documents.
Subpoenas were issued for John D. Rockefeller and other financiers to testify in two Missouri suits seeking to oust Standard Oil, Republic Oil, and Waters Pierce from doing business. The cases claim a price fixing pool and territorial division among the firms, with hearings set for December 4 before Commissioner Frederick H. Sanborn. The actions date to March 29, 1905, and involve Missouri courts Supreme and Jackson County Circuit Court.
Dispatches report unconfirmed mutiny in Manchuria with alleged devastation in Harbin and surrounding areas. Concurrently, the peasants' congress in Moscow calls for tax refusal until reform demands are granted, warning of potential ruin for Russian financiers.
Captain Gold of the Sedalia Carpet Company and companions spotted two large gray wolves on the Todd farm two miles west of the city. Gold fired but could not kill them with No 8 shot. Todd notes chickens have vanished since the wolves appeared and fears further losses. Hunting parties may be organized to pursue the beasts.
William A. Morgan former Standard Oil manager at Sedalia testified in an inquiry into Standard Oil Waters-Pierce and Republic that the company ordered agents to undersell rivals at all costs and even supplied false gauges to prove competitors sold short barrels. Morgan, hired January 15 1898, oversaw Randolph Saline Cooper Howard and Benton counties and reported to G W Mayer. The testimony described aggressive methods to seize 96 percent of regional trade by 1901 and to drive competitors from the field.
Information from Sedalia reports the death of Rev Dr J E Wheeler long time pastor of the old Sedalia Presbyterian church now the Huckins motel site. He died Wednesday at his home near Baltimore Maryland. He had led country churches near Baltimore in recent years and was the father in law of the late George West Jr. Many older Sedalia residents will regret his passing.
Newton Dougherty, former Illinois school superintendent and bank president, pleaded guilty to embezzling school and bank funds and received an indeterminate penitentiary sentence. Investigators say losses may reach up to 1 million dollars as audits continue amid 150 indictments and bail set at 106000.
The Ways and Means Committee in Sedalia widens its inquiry beyond the Broomall water firm to include the water and gas companies and railroad service. Officials argue transport needs while awaiting reports from New York and St Louis, as papers and contracts are scrutinized for accuracy and motive.
Washington November 24. The term non contiguous territory is now the official designation for Uncle Sam’s real estate outside the Canada Mexico border. The change replaces colonies and includes Alaska in the possessions.
The executive committee of the YMCA has booked the Seda Lia theater for a men's mass meeting Sunday at 3 PM. Dean A C Peck of Denver, Colorado will deliver the address.
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