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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
6
Republicans resist Democratic bid to force action on key measures amid looming big appropriation. Leaders Williams and Payne clash over journal approval as attendance thins and the House battles proceed, signaling a decisive parliamentary showdown before adjournment.
An independent voter explains evaluating campaign tactics and the alleged role of saloons and public service corporations in the race. He describes visiting a saloon to investigate the claims and outlines his initial impressions of the players and motives.
Investigators recount arguments from a saloon influenced voter dispute. The discussion centers on prosperity, openness, and the governor Falk's administration while noting saloon operators' attempts to sway residents before the polls.
Bishop F R Millspaugh announced the engagement of his daughter Elva Millspaugh to Chauncey Dewey now in Chicago. The marriage is set for April 20. The text also notes unresolved murder charges and a court dismissal without prejudice in a Western Kansas feud case involving the Berry family.
Yankton South Dakota will host the Missouri River Navigation congress next, with residents urging an early September date. A large river demonstration and fleet of steamboats are planned to mark the session, and Representative Ellis will convene the executive committee after Congress adjourns to finalize the schedule.
Fruit growers examined buds after Wednesday's freeze to gauge potential damage. They believed the impact on the crop was not serious and expected a normal harvest.
Parkville, Mo., reported by telephone that the fruit crop is generally safe. Open buds suffered on Wednesday night and again last night, but enough unopened buds remain to yield all the fruit the trees can bear.
A letter argues residents who stay in the ward should be allowed to vote after moving within the same ward, noting family votes for the "best men" would be lost due to precinct changes. The writer seeks a legal city residency solution to preserve voting rights amid relocations.
Reports from Kansas City area nurseries indicate most peach and early plum buds were killed by the cold, but enough unopen buds survived to promise a fair crop. Apples remained safe, with Wyandotte showing heavy open-bud loss and Jackson County mixed results. Local growers quote about 20 percent peach buds safe in one instance.
A reader urges The Star to investigate how voters are moved between precincts in such cases and notes Eastern cities use that arrangement. The letter to the board of election commissioners highlights the need for a law covering post registration changes, suggesting an amendment is required to enact a provision.
A joint Presbyterian entertainment committee led by L A Goodman maps plans for the General Assembly meeting in Kansas City for ten days starting May 21. More than 1 000 delegates from presbyteries across the United States are expected with many church leaders among them. Arrangements include an excursion to Fort Leavenworth, a garrison review, a boulevard motor tour, and a general reception at Convention Hall with sessions in the big hall.
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