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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1905
Page
7
Relations between France and Germany reach a straining point over alleged German disregard of other nations' rights in the country of Morocco. The dispute centers on sovereignty privileges and international demands affecting regional governance.
Premier Rouvier and French leaders brace for possible conflict with Germany as Morocco tensions rise. Britain mobilizes Home Channel and Mediterranean fleets while preparing to act independently if necessary and for a potential conference among powers. Germany pressures for a conference. Paris weighs risks and aims for a defined plan to avoid war.
E E Johnston, Pettis county clothing merchant, received notice from J W Jones, acting president of the Missouri university, that general assembly members may name two cadets to the Missouri State Military school. Appointments must be made before August 1 and vacancies may be filled by eligible applicants from anywhere in the district. Cadets chosen attend free tuition and fees, with uniforms supplied by the commonwealth.
Independence Kansas June 17 Western oil price cut by three cents per barrel. Standard Oil now pays 50 cents for high grade Kansas oil and 30 to 45 cents for oil graded lower by gravity. analysts had predicted Kansas oil would hit 50 cents due to overproduction.
Takashashi, Japan's financial agent who floated most war loans, has been summoned by cable to Tokio and sails in July. The imperial cabinet seeks his views on possible further loans to stimulate commercial aggression after peace.
Kansas City reports the Walmsley bill bans hats with feathers as Missouri women face penalties. State Game Warden Rodes says enforcement will focus on general provisions to protect game and fish, while challenging unconstitutional sections affecting milliners and plumage legality.
State Senator L. D. Hicks of Marshall Saline County Missouri died at his daughter's home in Lamar after acute stomach trouble followed by locomotor ataxia. A Republican elected in 1904 from the Fifteenth district he helped repeal the breeders law by changing his vote, later saying he voted for himself.
Speaker warns that the state must enforce laws or residents will hire attorneys to defend Missouri game and fish resources. Rodes and Leining call for immediate enforcement to stop violations and preserve wildlife.
Mrs. Paul Klass, aged and in ill health, killed her four children with a large butcher knife at their Kieler home near Dubuque Iowa, then died by suicide. The eldest was six and the youngest a baby.
John G Buske, the community's oldest German citizen, passed away Saturday at age 85. He was widely known for his long service and standing in the local German community.
In Pana Illinois on June 17 infant Jesse King son of Mr and Mrs Max King was bitten by a large rat while asleep. The rat gnawed away half the great toe and nail raising fears of blood poisoning.
A Sedalia crowd debated Katy shop moves with officials denying reports of a plant relocation to Parsons. Officials insisted Sedalia’s car and coach shops will remain, and a new Parsons complex is not planned. The ruling press, citing city officials, called the rumor absurd.
Reports from Moscow and London indicate Russia and Japan pursue an armistice with plenipotentiaries to be sent to Washington. The Russian and Japanese missions face venue debates with Washington The Hague or Tokyo favored as meeting sites. Public opinion in Russia leans against harsh terms, while allied powers weigh their own positions.
Ida Thompson, a colored woman, was arrested by Deputy Constable Fred Ferguson after a melee at the Star saloon during which she slashed a big negro on the right leg with a knife. She will be arraigned Monday in a justice court on the charge.
Ex Attorney General Hendrick and wife of New York were to visit Sedalia this week but delayed their trip until fall due to his involvement in settling a large estate for New York clients. Dr. J. W. McClure and sister Mrs. Fannie Matthews were also affected by the postponement.
Mrs. H. W. Servant entertained a group of friends at her West Broadway home with bridge whist on Friday morning in honor of Miss Lelia Christopher of Kansas City. Sweet pea and nasturtium decorations complemented a luncheon well enjoyed by all.
Pacific Heights shows further progress with two additional contracts. Lee Carpenter secured one for grading all streets to the established grade at a price of 4000 dollars. Merritt Yealer, after completing three-fourths of a mile of granitoid walks, signed for three-fourths of a mile more of sidewalks this week. Five houses are under construction in the new sections, with two more started on foundations last week.
The regular monthly gathering of Sunday school workers is set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the lecture room of the First Baptist church. Miss Ethel McCluney will read a poster on The Sunday School Teacher as an Example.
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