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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
7
A Tuesday night clash in Butte City left one person dead and three others wounded. Authorities investigated the incident and gathered witness statements as they pursued leads.
Crowds pressed Miners hall in Butte as deputies fired into the air and three men were shot. Ernest Noy was killed. J H Exune fatally wounded. Charles Kramer lightly hurt. Moyer and other leaders fled the scene as deputies planned more force. Governor Stewart reported the outbreak under control in Helena.
A renewal of outrages is feared in Jamestown Missouri after an explosive is found before the door of the jail authorities report in Jefferson City on June 24. The Dynamiters gang is suspected in the attempted attack as officials carry out searches and security is tightened around the jail and surrounding streets.
Jamestown Missouri residents press Governor Major for a $300 bounty to catch dynamiters after a pattern of arson and explosions. Delegates led by Prosecuting Attorney J B Gallagher urge action as fires have struck the bank post office saddle shop and mercantile building since 1912.
In Christopher Illinois the first Egyptian style jury convicts a woman of bootlegging. Stella Johannas wife of a foreigner is found guilty of illegal liquor sale by a female jury. A $200 fine is imposed and she is jailed to serve sentence while caring for her infant. Christopher voted dry in the recent election and vows to aggressively curb illegal liquor sales.
Four applications were received and initiated at the meeting of Queen City Grove No Woodmen Circle Tuesday evening. New members include Mr and Mrs Marvin Mitchener and Mrs Belina Milburn.
East Sedalia residents will enjoy free open air concerts this summer. The Sec ond Regiment band opens Friday evening and last year’s performances were well received. A broadly signed petition requests repeat concerts this year. Locations will be announced by organizers.
The Senate confirmed postmasters including Robert W. Corum of Boonville and J. J. Thorn of Neosho Missouri in a session yesterday afternoon.
The Sedalia board of education awarded four scholarships at Sedalia High School worth 144, 108, 72 and 36 dollars to Pettis county rural students with top grades. Four years goes to Lillian Humes Camp Branch with 94 5 7. Three years to Florence Youse Camp Branch 94 4 7. Two years to Blanche Longan Brown 93 5 7. One year to Violet Crecilius Camp Branch 92 9 14. City residents exempt from tuition. rural students pay 36 dollars per year for four years.
In Chiopyle Pennsylvania on June 24 Miss Hazel Joseph awoke to a cold touch and found a monster blacksnake coiled around her sister Loretta's neck. The elder sister used long shears to stab the reptile and cut it in two, freeing Loretta who survived. The snake measured over seven feet.
On July 1 the postoffice department will alter money order rules making orders payable at any money order office in the United States. Postmaster E E Johnston says the change benefits many, especially commercial travelers, by easing transfers of funds and letting travelers cash remittances at any authorized office. It also allows tourists to carry government orders instead of currency.
A Missouri court reversed earlier findings and acquitted the youths of attacking a bridge. The ruling shifts blame away from the defendants, citing lack of evidence and conflicting testimony in a case that drew local attention.
In Missouri, the supreme court cleared Elmer Lloyd, Charles Middleton, William Brewer, and Charles Parris of the Annapolis assault on Lily Mullane in October 1912. Orr Robinson and Charles Dunee remain jailed, with potential gubernatorial clemency needed. Middleton and Brewer remain in prison. Lloyd and Parris released on bond.
In Spring Fork and Flat Creek Pettis county, wolves have grown in number and prey on sheep and lambs. Uncle Dan Donahoe reports lanterns fail to deter hungry wolves that bite throats and drain blood rather than eating carcasses. A wolf den was found on John Warren’s farm in Flat Creek township. Hunters George Monsees W M Johns and Ed Newbill plan a drive to curb the pests.
Paris dispatch reports Albanian insurgents seized Durazzo after a night assault. The coastal city’s fall aims to shift control in the regional conflict as reports confirm rebel advances in June.
Dispatches from Vienna say Albanian rebels have captured Elbasan and threaten Aylova Berta and Fieri while Paris reports lack confirmation. Durrazzo's capture remains unconfirmed in London.
Arranged for a joint social Crescent tent No. 4 Knights of the Maccabees and Queen City hive No. 7 L O T M with a meeting at Woodmen Maccabee hall on Tuesday and a joint session on Thursday. M M Honeywell of Moberly attended as district deputy for the Maccabees.
Mrs. John Dunn will celebrate her birthday anniversary Wednesday evening by entertaining about twelve friends at her home located at the corner of Fourteenth Street and Moniteau Avenue.
Residents north of the Missouri Pacific tracks and east of Ohio avenue have circulated a petition protesting alleged law infractions in a district and plan to present it at the next city council meeting.
West Main street liveryman W. J. Menefee has installed a striking electric sign featuring an electrified horse, described as one of the most attractive in the city and drawing considerable attention at his place of business.
The ladies of High Point church near Hughesville host an ice cream social on Saturday evening June 27 on the church lawn.
Word from St. Joseph's hospital in Chicago reports James P. Quinn recovering splendidly after an appendicitis operation last Saturday.
The Epworth Methodist Episcopal Sunday school held its annual all day picnic to Walnut Grove two and a half miles southeast of Tuesday. Hay wagons carried 100 picnickers from the church at 9 30. Attendees enjoyed usual amusements and planned to return home late Tuesday evening. Reverend W J Clark pastor and E D Kobb Sabbath school superintendent.
Mrs H R Finke will host a porch party Wednesday evening at her home for her guest Miss Frances McMillan.
Miss Vitula Van Dyne hosted a lawn reception at 906 West Seventh Street for visitors Frances Gray from Columbia and Gertrude Bartell from Denver with local hosts Virginia Flower Elizabeth Montgomery and Vitula Van Dyne. Out of town guests will enjoy a picnic Wednesday, a Friday card party, and a Saturday dance among other events.
A June 23 memorandum shows how a majority of the Interstate Commerce Commission members view eastern rate changes. The memo notes rejection of a blanket 5 percent rate increase, permission for higher net earnings for Central Freight Rate territory roads, and limited surcharges on certain commodities while excluding salt, lumber, iron ore, and coal. The panel aims to finish valuations and investigations before any large scales moves, with a final ruling due by July 4.
The case alleges coal tar from the Gage Plant polluted Muddy Creek killing thousands of fish. Prosecutors plan circuit court action against Sedalian Gas Co and City Light Traction Co with an injunction to prevent further discharge. Witnesses include M K Swope, C F Baker, and W D O Bannon.
Weather notes report light sprinkles in Sedalia Monday night and a light forenoon shower Tuesday. Windsor had a three hour downpour from 6 30 to 9 30, Clinton saw good showers Monday night, Leeton misted 5 to 8 am Tuesday, not heavy but beneficial for crops. Warsaw had a light shower after daylight. Hughesville had a morning sprinkle not enough to lay dust. The same was the rest of the area.
Portsmouth report states Mrs. Mary Folsom of Somerville Massachusetts shot and killed her husband Henry H. Folsom near Exeter then was sent to the state insane hospital in Concord for mental observation. She claimed she killed to prevent his remarriage and said she had previously been an asylum inmate.
A young man who nightly speeds a motorcycle through Sedalia streets draws attention from City Attorney W A Collins and others. If he continues he may soon face Judge Fuller in police court, creating no surprise among observers.
Secretary Daniels stated to the cabinet that the Turkish protest over selling the battleships Mississippi and Idaho to Greece has not changed the administration's position in favor of the sale. The comment comes as Washington weighs the dispute over the sale.
The advisory council of the Pettis County Bureau of Agriculture will meet in Sedalia on Saturday June 27 at 1 PM in the criminal court room. Reports will be received and a full set of officers for the coming year elected. Members are urged to attend with as many others as possible.
Miss Elise Archias of 1211 West Fourth street hosted twelve couples Monday evening in honor of Miss Luella Kelleta and Miss Jeanette Burke of St. Louis, guests of Miss Johanna Quinn. The Archias residence was decorated with cut flowers and ferns as music and games filled the evening before refreshments were served.
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