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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues Beardsley pushes for enabling public utilities regulation to lower rates and improve service while ensuring fair returns and wages. It contrasts Beardsley’s sincerity with the opposition’s shifting stance and lobbyist influence, questioning trust in those who would implement the required machinery in Kansas City.
Rome on April 3 reports a general strike called in protest of street disorders yesterday. Troops fired on rioters, killing three and wounding fifteen. The strike has limited impact so far, with poor participation in the capital.
The Electric Light Company earned $703000 in 1906 with $305000 net profit. It charged customers a profit of 43 cents per dollar paid for electric light. The firm opposes a utilities commission and rate cuts, arguing it cannot justify high rates, while critics urge Beardsley style regulation.
Henry M. Beardsley, Kansas City mayor, pushes municipal ownership and regulation to curb franchise corruption in public utilities. The piece traces how cities became entangled with franchise deals and outlines three paths for reform, highlighting Beardsley’s active role in shaping policy in Jefferson City.
A political exchange questions whether Frank Walsh endorses the platform plank backing a peace agreement with the Metropolitan group. The Thinking Democrat notes Walsh has stepped into campaigning while the Deceived Democrat recalls his frequent speeches for the ticket.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson reported to Forest City Line stockholders that the three cent fare fight is ended and a leasing arrangement with a holding company offering universal transfers is near. Consolidation with Cleveland Electric is favored, ensuring 6 percent returns and potential seven for a quarter transfers. The 400 attendees praised the 3-cent line for lowering fares and ending railway conflict, while adjournment was set to finalize details.
The dialogue notes a change in stance, arguing that measures restraining corporations serve the people. It contrasts opposition to a Democratic mayor who backed a peace agreement with current support, saying the Metropolitan is content and only opposes Beardsley due to party lines.
The Ginger Bread Man opens at Willis Wood with Fred J. Nice in the title role. The capable cast, active chorus, and adequate scenery preserve the old charm and snap of Otto Redway’s original performance.
Mrs A L Loose hosts a dinner tonight in honor of Mr and Mrs William Ridgely. Mrs George B Richards returns from the East with daughter Miss Alice Richards studying at Briarcliff NY. The Armours set to return from Chicago after visits with Mrs Augustus Parker and Mrs Richard I Stearns. Parker and Stearns just back from Florida. Miss Helen Scofield of Atchison visits Mrs J J Ingalls for the weekend. Mrs J McD Trimble hosted a luncheon with yellow and white decor. Guests include Mrs Allen Logan Mrs Lester Hall Mrs Ewing Hall Mrs E B Wingate Mrs J Lee Porter Mrs Leon Smith William Barton Mrs 7 C Buckner Mrs Shannon Houglas Miss Enma Baird Miss Mabel and Nadine Fisher of Marshall Mo visiting Miss Elsa Field. Lieutenant and Mrs Arthur James Davis also noted.
Five members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders of America’s executive committee meet in Kansas City to consider a boilermakers strike on the Rio Grande railway and discuss extending the proposition to all lines.
Mme Marcella Sembrich arrives in Kansas City from Omaha for a concert at the Auditorium theater tomorrow night. She notes growing Western interest in classical music and predicts a future music hall as the city expands with parks, boulevards, and modern buildings. Also featured are Ellison Van Hoose and Michael de Zadora with a program including Verdi and Puccini arias and selections from Schubert and Schumann.
Mrs. Hannah Larson of 611 East Metropolitan avenue Argentine collapsed and died in Carl F Braecklein's drug store at Twenty-seventh street and Jackson avenue about 9 30 pm while en route to an Modern Brotherhood of America event. She had felt dizzy after leaving a streetcar at Twenty-fourth street and Jackson avenue. her son Harry Larson accompanied her into the store.
The excerpt lists residents and events including military transfers of Lt Davis to Vancouver barracks Washington and Mrs Davis formerly Miss Muriel Ingalls. Mr F M Furgason’s 75th birthday dinner. Dana Hall graduates visiting for Easter. Hogsett dinner theater plans. Redman returning to Minneapolis. Staiger at home for the Densmore. Rose death after a toast with autopsy planned. Mrs Larson aged 51 with Argentine ties and six children.
Daniel R. Delaney of Brooklyn, cashier for Henry E. Coe & Co. in New York, is charged with misappropriating 26000 from the firm. He disappeared November 20 and was arrested at Mountaindale Sullivan County. Bonding company enabled the arrest. Delaney’s Brooklyn home faces sale to cover alleged losses.
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