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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
8
Nurserymen report about half of peach and early plum buds opened before last night's freeze. Some buds frost bitten yet alive while others dead. If no further frost occurs and only about 60 percent perish, a large peach crop remains possible. Weather bureau notes 24 degrees last night and forecasts slight risk tonight.
Reports from multiple Kansas towns describe subfreezing temperatures April 2 with 20 to 22 degree readings. Fruit damage cited includes peaches, plums, pears, and cherries, while apples mostly escaped. wind and dry air helped some spots, but overall early crops face setbacks and uncertain recoveries.
Speaker Cannon introduced resolutions directing the Attorney General and the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to report steps taken to investigate the International Paper Company of New York and other firms accused of forming a monopoly in print paper. He said publishers’ claims suggest penalties on paper makers and a possible dissolution of the trust in U S court.
A park department report to the mayor compares maintenance costs from 1901 to 1905 with 1905 to 1908. It notes 8.9 miles of park improvements completed in the 1901 1905 period and highlights savings achieved in the later span.
New York April 2. Mrs Ellen French Van derbilt has filed for absolute divorce against Alfred G Vanderbilt. Social leaders say there has been mutual ill will for over a year and the suit aims to separate. Papers include a stipulation naming David McClure as referee and order appointing the referee.
A Metropolitan attorney speaker at a Democratic meeting questioned the feasibility of lowering car fares while signaling support if possible. The remark raises concerns about entrusting the fare-reduction movement to a ticket backed by such influences and questions voter confidence.
Seventy three acres of unimproved park ground were converted to lawn, with 147 miles of drives built from 1905 to 1908. In the later period maintenance costs fell by more than half after adjusting for area under control, though $2000 more was spent in the earlier period. From April 1905 to April 1908 roadway construction rose 118 percent and lawned area 395 percent, with maintenance adjusted for area.
A two day prairie fire in the Nebraska sand hills near Paxton destroys many houses and livestock. James Kane is reported burned to death as embers blow ten miles ahead and a 50 mile wind drives the blaze. Ranchers race to trench around homesteads but several losses occur including John Kane and his cattle.
London April 2 Duke of Portlands horse St Simon died this morning. The English champion was bought for 5000 dollars and remained unbeaten in his career. He sired Diamond Jubilee and Persimmon, Derby winners in 1900 and 1896 under the Prince of Wales colors. George W Loomis 64 died at his daughter’s home 2001 Linwood Boulevard. Born in Andover Conn he came to Kansas City twenty seven years ago. An architect and building contractor he served four years as assistant superintendent of buildings. Wife Jennie C Loomis survives. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at home. Burial Mount Washington cemetery.
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