24 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
1
The president tours the Booker T. Washington Institute for Education of Negroes at Tuskegee, inspecting facilities and meeting staff and students to review progress in education.
President Roosevelt spoke at the Tuscagee Normal and Industrial Institute urging white and black Americans to work together for upbuilding the south. He stressed training of African Americans as useful citizens and defending rights, with emphasis on combating lynching and fostering dialogue between races.
A surprise wedding occurred in Leavenworth Kansas on September 4 with J A Clemens, superintendent for David Wilson real estate dealer and promoter, and Mrs L M McConnell of Sedalia as the contracting parties. The couple returned to Sedalia and kept the ceremony secret.
The Sorosis members held their weekly meeting Monday afternoon. Mrs J H Rodes planned to read the Turkish Rugs paper but Miss Faith E Smith read it instead. Discussion after the reading was led by Mrs William Carr with Mrs J R Barrett in charge of current events.
Tokio October 24 The Mikado reviewed the seamen who fought under Togo and later hosted a reception in Togo's honor with special guest W J Bryan present. Togo expressed delight at meeting Mr Bryan.
In Topeka Kansas on October 24 Henry H Rogers B P Cheney and George Havens expected to be re elected Santa Fe directors at the stockholders meeting There is a plan to ratify the purchase of several Southern California roads and to rebuild the Galveston cut off to the Pacific coast starting within a year
Jerry Simpson's remains were taken to the Masonic Temple to lie in state until his funeral tomorrow. Hundreds filed past the casket today and condolences poured in from across the country.
The article lists committees selected to assist in arranging the Young Men’s Christian Association convention. The notices specify the groups and roles involved in planning, along with the names of key organizers.
State Secretary Banks visits the city as the executive committee schedules a convention to be held from November 23 to 26 at the First Methodist Church. The event brings together church leaders and delegates for planning and discussions.
Executive committee in Sedalia met at the First Christian church to assign committees for the State Y M C A convention to be held November 23 to 26. A partial list was announced due to one member's absence while reception and entertainment roles were assigned.
New York October 24 Emory McClintock actuary for Mutual Life Insurance testified in the insurance investigation. He indicated he possesses information that President McCurdy refused last week to disclose. McClintock stated his salary was twenty five thousand dollars a year.
Marriage permits issued since yesterday include Frederick W. Blank of DeSoto Missouri and Laura C. Hansam of Sedalia Missouri. Also listed are W T Barton and Lillian Cartwright of Pilot Grove, Michael Sullivan and Mayme OBrien of Spring Fork.
Rogers and other oil magnates completed an inspection of the oil fields in Chanute Kansas and visited the Standard Oil tank farm at Humboldt before starting east.
Seven bandits blew open a town bank safe and took six thousand dollars.
Seven burglars blew open Ridgeville bank safes and fled with 6000 dollars after a battle with armed townspeople. The explosion from nitro glycerin awakened residents and a lengthened shootout left cashier Branson slightly wounded.
The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. leases two rooms over a clothing store to expand offices and showcase rural line operation. Manager Joseph H. Lincoln oversees the new front office, with a demonstration line in a adjoining room each Saturday. J. H. Rathbun will run the equipment and visit comfort is planned.
Miss Margaret Clopton and her sister Bettie sustained injuries in the Redfield wreck while en route to Iola. Margaret, severely hurt with a back injury and facial cuts, was transported by train car to Tremont and later sent home, refusing ambulance and hospital care.
The marriage of Mr. C. S. Wilson a leading Sedalia businessman and Miss Vera Callaway will take place tonight at the Callaway residence in Fort Worth Texas. After the ceremony the couple will tour Galveston Denver and other western cities then return to Sedalia to establish their home.
The Missouri circuit court lists three actions against C. L. Taylor et al. including Third National Bank bond judgment for 411.50 with interest and Bannon Jewelry Company judgment for 670.86 with 6 percent interest. Also Garr Scott and Company suit against David A. Black and Calvin Gehringer, appeal granted. Jean Tavener files petition against Linda L. Tavener for desertion charges.
Dun kin's drug store at 418 Ohio street assigns all stock and fixtures to J D Donnahue trustee for creditors as Merrell Drug Co leads principal claims totaling 507.90 with other creditors including Meyers Bros 303.83 and the Sadal ia National Bank 860. The store is closed and stock may be sold to satisfy debts.
Central Business College of this city fell 22 to 0 to Central college of Fayette in an opening football game yesterday. The Fayette crowd praised the visiting team for its effort despite lighter weights and all-new players.
W H Reynolds hosts Sedalia Country Club officers at 820 West Seventh Street for a cup presentation. The Bard city is presented to Reynolds, the club’s champion golfer, with a speech by E Farley.
Miss Grace Eckles formerly of Lamonte married George Botts of South Bellingham at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McMillan in Ferndale Washington on October 11. They will reside in Bellingham and make that city their future home.
A local resident Mr Singleton aged 84 died this afternoon at his residence at the corner of Fourteenth and Massachusetts streets from general debility. Funeral arrangements are not yet set but services are planned for some time Wednesday.
A night blaze in East Aurora wipes out President Fillmore's old home and the Warner Hotel. Fire causes about $35,000 in losses, with the Buffalo, New York, report noting the two structures burned.
The marriage of Michael Sullivan and Mayme O'Brien, popular Spring Fork residents, will take place at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Spring Fork Catholic Church with Rev Fr. Christian Daniel officiating. Relatives and friends will attend.
Batavia New York October 24 Baptists of the state hold at least three conventions this week The thirty eighth session of the State Missionary Conference opened with Rev T G Cass of Olean presiding The annual sermon was by Rev Kerr Boyce Tupper of New York Other ministers spoke The state missionary convention opens tomorrow with a brief business meeting An afternoon talk by Rev A H Strong Rochester Theological Seminary president on World Baptist Congress is planned The annual sermon Thursday by Rev Dr Robert Stuart McArthur of New York Officers will present reports and several addresses will be delivered.
Mr. W. T. Barton and Miss Lillian I. Cartwright of Pilot Grove wed at the First M E church in Sedalia just before 8 pm. Jake Brandt and Deputy Recorder of Deeds C S Williams helped arrange the ceremony after a delay with the couple’s train plans. The bride expressed nervous excitement during the wait, and the couple later caught their return northbound train.
A team of horses pulling a buggy driven by A H Overby of Lamonte was struck and killed by Missouri Pacific local train No 28 about 8 35 PM Monday night a few miles west of Knob Noster. Overby escaped unharmed after leaping from the vehicle. The horses valued at 150 dollars each and the buggy were owned by Yankee Nave livery.
Rev. Thomas E. Prall of Schell City Missouri arrives to assist Rev. S. M. Martin in the special meetings at the First Methodist Church Schell City.
A young man fell into boiling water and suffered fatal burns at a local facility. Investigators credited emergency responders with rapid action though the victim did not survive. The incident is under review by authorities to determine exact cause and safety measures.
Cloyd McMullin aged 22 died at Maywood hospital after scalding injuries from a vat fall at a Kansas City packing house. He died at 11 15 this morning following five weeks of suffering. He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs D McMullin Lookout and brothers James John and sisters Ali Ada Omega. Funeral at Gilead church fifteen miles northeast of Sedalia Wednesday at 2 PM with interment in Clapton cemetery. Rev Downs of Marshall to conduct.
Work on a second oil pipe line from the Kansas field to Whiting Indiana began near Chanute. About 125 Russian laborers are employed. The eight inch line will cost $3,000,000 and follow the route of the old line, after H. H. Rogers and his party first hinted at the project.
Preliminary examination of William McKinney charged with embezzling 50 dollars from Hiram T. Dennis proprietor of a billiard and pool hall on West Main street is heard this afternoon before Justice N Hi Rogers.
Contractor Joan Hyatt announced work on Lamine street from Fourth to Broadway would be completed for traffic by tonight with other sections from Third to Main streets pushed rapidly. Manager Mowbray of the steam heating plant fixed trenching delays after a setback and has doubled the force to finish in time.
Theatre manager Olendorff told a Sentinel reporter the heating plant has run since noon and the house will be warm and comfortable for tonight's show.
Mr and Mrs L Bahrenburg of 506 South Quincy street will host a domino party at their home to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary with a company of friends.
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