11 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
1
Ridgely the Comptroller condemns actions by insurance officials after recent exposures. The harsh rebuke targets practices prompting scrutiny and reforms in financial oversight.
The thirty first annual American Bankers Association convention opens in Washington at the National Theatre with about four thousand members. Leaders including E F Swinney and Henry Ridgely address sessions as reports are read and committees named.
In Tokio on October 11, the British steamer Lelio was blown up by a floating mine with fifteen sailors killed. Japanese warships captured two German steamers bound for Vladivostok on grounds they carried contraband of war.
The Ohio state Knights Templar conclave opened with a parade in Columbus featuring over five hundred uniformed knights led by Col. C. S. Ammel. The event included a fancy drill, with business set for tomorrow morning followed by an afternoon automobile tour of city sites.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of Minnesota opened its annual convention in Minneapolis today. The gathering is large with representation from all state branches confirming broad participation.
Effort to determine if Superintendent Vandiver will revoke Mutual Life Insurance Company license in Missouri unless the $90 000 contribution to the Republican campaign fund is restored to the company treasury. Vandiver is out of town but the matter will be raised upon his return.
The twenty sixth annual convention of the Delaware W C T U opened at Milford M E Church with high attendance. Mrs Emma E Caulk called the meeting to order as singing and devotion dominated the morning. An afternoon session includes praise service and business gathering with an evening program of music scripture and addresses. The convention closes Friday evening.
Bozeman Montana October 11 The annual meeting of the presbytery of the Montana Presbyterian Synod was held here today and the synod will open its thirteenth annual session tomorrow about one hundred delegates expected meetings to be held at the Presbyterian church the first gathering tomorrow evening many prominent ministers attending both the presbytery and synod sessions
Boston dated Oct 11 reports the marriage of Miss Gladys Lawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas W Lawson to Even Blaine Stanwood of the Boston News Company. The ceremony occurred at Dreamwold the Lawson summer residence with members of both families and many guests in attendance.
Quo warranto filings against an electric and railway company proceed in court. The action seeks removal or challenge to the company's authority. Local officials and attorneys are involved as the case moves through the docket.
Pettis County Circuit Court entries include one divorce decree for Wm J Maloney versus Sallie V Maloney and a new court date October 30 for the Sedalia Electric and Railway franchise case. Other items include Gena Cooper versus Patrick Cashman continued by consent and National Cash Register Co versus James Rogers with a motion for a new trial.
Former Congressman John T Heard of Sedalia Mo says Missouri Democrats should unite behind former US Senator Cockrell for the next gubernatorial race. He cites past bitterness that kept 30 000 Democrats away from the polls and argues Cockrell would win and unite both parties.
President McCurdy of the Mutual Life outlines the company as a philanthropic mission rather than a profit engine. He recounts a 1871 deal involving the Widows and Orphans’ Benefit Life, personal gains, and connections to directors and partners. The hearing probes the supply department, luncheon expenses, and a subpoena dispute over witness production.
In Bloomington Indiana on October 11 a negro entered the bedroom of Mrs. Frank Mulky a society and clubwoman and attempted to assault her. A hand to hand struggle ensued and the assailant Levy Johnson was driven off. Police arrested him as he denied guilt his face and neck scratched. He faces possible grand jury today as authorities guard against lynching.
In Fort Scott Kansas the preliminary trial of George Riggins his wife and her daughter Clarissa Shaw for the starvation murder of Riggins six year old son was postponed due to court inadequacy. The trial was rescheduled for tomorrow in district court rooms as a large crowd gathered without violence. Sheriff Roadhouse enlisted deputies as a precaution.
Edna Texas Oct 11 troops and rangers still guard the jail where Monk Gibson is confined. He repeats his claim that two unknown negroes massacred the Conditt family and the tale gains credence. The grand jury investigating the crime may not indict Gibson for murder.
Chicago held Dr Oliver B Hart to the grand jury without bail after a coroner s inquest into the death of 10 year old Irene Klokow. The doctor denied the charges and said he expected to be tried in criminal court, maintaining his innocence.
Humane Society members met Tuesday afternoon at the court house rest rooms and disposed of business. C F E Yeater resigned from the membership committee, Mrs C C Evans was chosen to fill the vacancy, Louie Ritchie became assistant secretary, and Hays Blackman was tasked to determine the cost of a new identification button or badge.
The local council has abandoned plans for a Halloween dance and will host a euchre party instead.
Plans for the Elks new three story building at Third and Lamine streets are approved. Architect Bast to prepare specifications and invite Sedalia contractors to bid by October 21 for a likely award. Ground floor leased to mercantile, second floor rentable or offices, third floor reserved for Elks club rooms.
The weather bureau reports frost last night reaching Memphis and Cairo with a brisk cold northeasterner in Corpus Christi making overcoats comfortable. In Anadarko Oklahoma the frost killed cotton. Fort Smith and Oklahoma City also noted frost as cold weather persists.
Miss Clara Cullies receives a letter from Mrs Bert Henderson of El Paso Texas reporting the death of her husband who died Sunday October 1 at their home. The body was buried October 4 at Haven Kansas. The deceased was a former Sedalia resident who lived at 22 East Fifth street. Local friends here will regret his passing.
Gould defeats Ramsey at the Wabash meeting held in Toledo today. The report notes the event involves an ex-president of road meets another Waterloo.
George Contd rode to victory at the Wabash meeting naming six bondholder directors by large margins. The elected directors are Thomas Hubbard, B T Jeffrey, Join Terry, Winslow Pierce, Robert Galloway and Edgar Wells. Ramsey protested the petition as Gould dropped several nominees including Russell Sage.
R B Hamner acting for UAA the and Railway company served notice on the mayor the city aldermen and the city engineer that the company will apply in Pettis county circuit court for a temporary injunction restraining tearing up tracks switches and other property. Defendants are cited to appear at 9 o clock Thursday morning Oct 12 to show cause why injunction should not be issued.
Three women and five men were elected to seats in the New York University Hall of Fame in the second quinquennial election. Maria Mitchell was the sole American scientist elected. Agassiz also gained admission as a foreign member. Several noted educators and statesmen were honored or narrowly defeated, including Emma Willard and Mary Lyon, with John Quincy Adams and James Madison among those selected.
Fair conditions prevail tonight with frost expected. Thursday brings a rise in temperatures across the area as the weather turns milder.
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