Miscellaneous World News Highlights and Incidents
A roundup covers a boy kidnapping case in Bharon Pennsylvania, the Brownsville troops inquiry, coal miners seeking arbitration, a wild tornado disrupting Edson Kansas rails, and statehood politics for Arizona and New Mexico. Also noted are Barbados yellow fever progress, Denver weather damage, railroad safety bills, and Wright brothers skipping Rheims contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Whitla
Bharon
Cleveland
Secretary of War
Board of Inquiry
Foraker
Brownsville
Tex
Taft
Beranton
Edson
Kan
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
Congress
Washington
Barbados
Rupert Boyce
Denver
Missouri
Pasadena
Cal
Sierra Madre
Gov
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Willie ‘Whitla
Cologne
Germany
Castro
Europe
Venezuela
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Rheims
France
Commission Plan
Des Moines
Felix Ehrman
Panama
Ehrman
New Orleans
Ehrman and Company
United States Supreme Court
Goose Island
Missouri River
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri Press Association
Fulton
Big News From 1908 Era: Tariffs, Explosions, and Expeditions
A sweeping wire copy reports events including Taft participation in the Trans Missississippi congress in Denver August, a fatal Evansville mine explosion with many injured, balloon race plans in Seattle and the Bennett cup, Philippine tariff concerns, a Paris postal strike, a wreck near San Francisco, and treasury appointments. It notes Taft at Yale dinner, rail fare lawsuits, a Kansas City murder, Missouri Pacific upgrades, a Minnesota drug firm fire, and assorted political shifts. Additional items cover Governor resignations, Arbor Day dates, Harriman baths, Aldrich tariff views, a Cheyenne war chief death, Shackleton’s pole progress, Ohio tuberculosis controls, a kidnapped boy held for ransom, Roosevelt hunting trip, Paderewski cancelations, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sland
Nebraska
Denver
Taft
Suony
Evansville
Ind
Swiss Aero Club
Pacific
Atlantic
United States
Aero’ Club
Seattle
Wash
Henry Helm Clayton
Blue Hill Observatory
Philippines
Paris
R. D. Inman
San Francisco
Portland
Congress
Sisson
Mississippi
Bald Knob
Ark
Yale
Waldorf Astoria
New York
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Tllinois
Charles Hunter
Kansas City
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles Dyer Norton
Chicago
the Treasury
Louis A
Aldrich
Senate Committee On
France
Wolf
Calony
Shackelton
Lonon
Gov
Harmon
Ohio
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Swas Ovelt
Edward A. J. Loring Alden
Edmund Heller
Kermit Roosevelt
York
Hamburg
British East Africa
Swithsonian Institute
Paderewski
Missouri Legislature Sees Early Session Pushes Laws
Missouri lawmakers moved into full legislation amid a calm start to the session. Representative F J Hesseltine introduced a bill to allow a spouse of an insane person to act as guardian. Senator Krone paused final passage on a nighttime work ban for women, awaiting the house bill, with implications for Kansas City restaurants and factories open after 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missoui
F. J. Hesseltine
Bethany
Krone
St. Louis
Hog Cholera Experiments At Missouri University
Members of the assembly show active interest in Dr. J C Connoways hog cholera anti toxin serum tests at the state university in Columbia. Several house members visited the university to witness the tests and the favorable reports spurred a party of 20 to plan a future visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
J. C. Connoway
State University
Columbia
Railroads Try to Reach Compromise on Passenger Rates
In Jefferson City Missouri three conferences were held among railroad representatives Gov Hadley Attorney General Major and a legislative committee to seek a passenger rate compromise. Propositions were presented but no agreement was reached with further meetings planned to pursue a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
Gov
Hadley
Major
Plead For the Railroads Petition to protect rail tariffs
Jefferson City Missouri the House received a petition from the Business Men's and Property Owners Protective association of De Soto urging against harsh action toward railroad companies. The group asks railroads be allowed to set passenger and freight rates to sustain business and state prosperity depends on railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Business Men's and Property Owners’ Protective Association of
DeSoto
Wright Rep Proposes Bill to Abolish Death Penalty
Hanson of Wright introduces a house bill to abolish capital punishment in all cases. It seeks to remove jury power to impose death, limiting punishment to life imprisonment for the most serious crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson of
Wright
Missouri House aims to finish revision before session end
In Jefferson City Missouri the House on Thursday morning decided there will be no extra session. Representative Rhodes chair of the house committee introduced a resolution urging completion of revision work before the close of the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
House
Rhodes
Missouri Moves to Toughen Kidnap Law
In Chillicothe Missouri advocates urge a capital offense for kidnapping children for ransom linked to the Sharon Pa case. The attorney notes Missouri already has a similar 1901 session act placed after the Edward Cudahy Jr. abduction by Pat Crowe in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Chillicothe
Jefferson City
Whitla
Sharon
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Pat Crowe
Omana
Republicans Caucus in Jefferson City Missouri
Republicans held a late caucus in Jefferson City Missouri voicing alarm at drifting legislation. Governor ordered lines stiffened and absentees to be in seats. A steering committee was named including Lloyd Drotse Vitt Rhodes Hart and Kies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Lloyd
Drotse
Vitt
Rhodes
Hart
Kies
Rat Crusade Aims to Clean Boston City Rats
Boston plans a citywide crusade against rats modeled after San Francisco efforts. The program targets public health improvements and a cleaner urban environment through coordinated pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
San Francisco
Iowa bank robber caught in Shenandoah confession
Shenandoah Iowa safeblower arrested after confessing to aiding robbing the First National Bank at Imogene Iowa Saturday evening. The suspect was found two miles from Shenandoah in a straw stack. Local authorities report the case closed with the confession and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Shenandoah
First National
Imogene
Two Cent Fare Bill Prompt Action In Missouri House
The Missouri House moved quickly on a two cent mileage book bill by Representative Cross. After convening, it was favorably reported by the railroad committee and, by suspension of rules, placed on the calendar and engrossed with printing preferred. The bill sets mileage books at 500 miles for 10 dollars, 1000 miles for 20 dollars, and 2000 miles for 40 dollars, allowing the holder or their family or firm salesmen to ride. Governor Hadley urged prompt action in a recent message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mierscon City
Missouri
Cross
Railroad Committee
Cross Othems
Transportation
Hadley
Home Anarchy bill sparks St Louis police clash
In Missouri politics, Senator Kinney's measure to withdraw the state police from St. Louis drew sharp debate. Democrats called it a bill, Republicans branded a home anarchy proposal with no city protections beyond council action, echoing Gov Folk's veto. Senator Krone warned passage would mean anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Sena
Kinney
Folk
Krone
Still Petitioning for Prohibition in Missouri Senate and House
Jefferson City reports petitions favoring a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition. Counties in the senate petitions include Caldwell Cape Girardeau Daviess Boone Pike Lafayette Ripley Moniteau Dallas Dade and Greene. House petitions list Caldwell Cape Girardeau Jackson Adair Knox Madison Livingston Warren Cole Cape Girardeau Andrew Wright Moniteau Bates and Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Senate
Caldwell
Cape Girardeau
Daviess
Boone
Pike
Lafayette
Ripley
Moniteau
Dallas
Dade
Greene
Lewis
Jackson
Adair
Knox
Madison
Livingston
Warren
Cole
Cape Garardeau
Andrew
Wright
Bates
Missouri bill requires stopping for hit and run
Jefferson City reports a bill to compel drivers of motor cars to stop and assist any person or vehicle struck by a car. Failure to comply carries a misdemeanor fine from 50 to 500 dollars. If a collision causes death, the offense becomes a felony with a 500 dollar fine or penitentiary imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
One Oil Fine Paid In Missouri Antitrust Case
Jefferson City reports Waters-Pierce Oil paid fifty thousand dollars into the state revenue fund on Tuesday after a court directed turnover to State Treasurer James Cowgill. The sum is the standard fine for antitrust law violations in Missouri. The company must also cover all costs of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
State Revenue Fund
James Cowgill
Missouri
Banking bill would let trust companies hold city funds
Jefferson City Mo An important banking bill passed the senate on final passage applying to St. Louis only but the house plans to amend to include Kansas City and St. Joseph It would make trust companies as well as banks legal depositories for city funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Senate
St. Louis
House
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Must Put Rate on Bills in Railroad Freight Docs
Jefferson City Missouri legislators advance a bill despite a conference committee adverse report to require railroads to mark freight rates on all bills of lading. The measure now moves toward engrossment on the house calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
House
Conference Committee
Installment House Groups Register as Legislative Agents
M. F. Russell and X. L. Bentley of Kansas City registered with the secretary of state on Wednesday as legislative agents. Bentley represents the Retail Dealers' association while Russell backs the Credit Dealers' association, both opposing Senator Casey's bill to prohibit assignment of unearned wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
M. F. Russell
X. L. Bentley
Kansas City
Secretary of State
Retail Dealers’ Association
Credit Dealers’ Association
Casey
Auto speed limit bill dies in Missouri legislature
In Jefferson City, Missouri the senate and house met Tuesday to engross and refuse to engross a mobile bill. Representative C. H. Polk of Iron county introduced the measure forbidding ownership of any machine faster than 15 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Senate
House
C. H. Polk
Iron County
Missouri delegates named for southern child labor meeting
Gov Hadley appoints W J Morgan and Charles A Sumner of Kansas City as Missouri delegates to the southern governors conference in New Orleans March 29 30 and 31 to consider legislation on a uniform child labor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
W. J. Morgan
Charles A. Sumner
Hadley
Missouri
Conference of the Governors of Southern States
New Orleans
Missouri Woman Receives Sarah Berliner Fellowship
Baltimore reports Miss Caroline McGill an anatomy instructor at the University of Missouri has been awarded a Sarah Berliner research fellowship for women valued at 1200 dollars by the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Baltimore
Maryland
Caroline McGill
University of Missouri
Sarah Berliner
Holden Forms Canning Company for Local Plant
Holden Missouri business leaders organize the Holden Canning company to construct a plant at once and launch a general canning business nearby. The move aims to boost local industry and employment with a new factory and related operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Holden, Mo
Holden Canning Company
Missouri railroads and governor fail to reach fare agreement
Three conferences between Missouri railroad representatives Gov Hadley and Attorney General Major ended without accord on passenger fares. Railroads push a two cent base rate, while the state urges the existing two cent rate pending appeal. Proposals included 2000 mile books at two cents and 10 percent return trip discount, with various bearer and owner options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Hadley
Major
McPherson
Kansas City
Missouri Railroads
Railroad Committee
Railroad Than
Souvenir contest offered by Priests of Pallas
The Priests of Pallas in Kansas City announce a gold prize of 56 dollars for the best souvenir design for their October festivities. The contest is world open and limits line weight to five pounds, preferably one. Full written descriptions and drawings or models are encouraged, with an extra 25 dollars to the first designer whose drawing or model is adopted. The inscription may read Priests of Pallas Kansas City 1909 or P O P. Closes April 15 at 6 PM. Information by Souvenir Committee care Jackson Kansas City Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Pallas
Priests of Pallas
Pallas Athene
Care
Jackson
Washington Debates Payne Tariff Under New House Rule
A plan to force the Payne tariff bill through Congress sets Friday as the date for committee action. The rule calls for a special order to limit general debate to next Wednesday and six days for Payne bill consideration under the five minute rule. The House will meet daily from Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
House
Tornado destroys Howard school near Grandfield Oklahoma
Reports say a tornado crossing from Oklahoma hit the Howard school house three miles north of Grandfield, killing five students Mabel Willis Ora Witte and injuring a girl named Wallace. Thirty three children were in the building when it collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas
Oklahoma
Howard
Grandfield
Mabel Willis
Ora Witte
Wallace
Falling Wall Buries Eight at Darling Company Yard
Eight workmen killed when a wall fell at the Darling & Co stock yards in Chicago after a prior warehouse fire. Three bodies were recovered soon after the collapse, which followed the earlier blaze and left the wall standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois
Darling & Co
Senate Adjourns Until Monday in Brief Session
Washington D C senate met for about one hour and 15 minutes on Thursday then adjourned until Monday. Most of the time, aside from a 15 minute executive session, was spent on introducing bills resolutions and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington, D. C
Tulsa Gets Another Paper in Oklahoma City News
Tulsa will debut an independent afternoon paper edited by Mark Bassett, former Kanahee publisher, backed by prominent local businessmen. A $50,000 building site has been purchased and funds allocated for construction and plant equipment. Tulsa will then have two daily newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Mark Bassett
The
Kanahee
Ijl
Republican
Feld
Turn About Fair Play in Two Dollars Week
A reader complains of scarce funds as a woman asks how to manage on two dollars a week. The Seattle Argus column tone shows irritation and mockery, while a patient speaker laments the harshness of her plight amid harsh humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Argus
Disease Cured by Cuticura Remedies
A concerned parent describes a six year old girl plagued by hives for two months after contact with affected peers. After trying various medicines, hot baths with Cuticura Soap and topical Cuticura Ointment relieved itching and cleared the disease. June 1908 testimonial from Warren Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Fridhoff
Warren, Mich
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Less Meat Advice of Family Physician
A New York reader credits reduced meat and greasy foods for relief from dyspepsia and nervousness. After two years on Grape-Nuts cereal, he reports improved health and even greater well being than prior medicine. He notes his family shares the benefit and points readers to The Road to Wellville in the product packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Creek
Mich
Wellville
Also Mentioned on This Page
News OF the
House of Representatives
Payne
North
Census Bureau
Bache Denman Coal Company
Coronada
London Daily Telegraph
Argentine Republic
United Mines Workers of America
Curry
Stubbs
H. Harriman
Paso Robles
Coamp Clark
Missouri Legislature
Cours House
Cuthura
Quate
Monk
California
Joe
Mary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!