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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
1
Operators deliver an ultimatum to miners to rescind national contract actions and accept a three year term with a referee. Miners resist and vote against operator terms, while district scale committees prepare to negotiate with the operators' executive committee.
A California deal worth 45 million dollars consolidates gas, electric light and power firms in Central and Northern California. Standard Oil controls the merged entities, bringing over 6 million dollars of new capital into the state’s light and power enterprises.
Rosedale voters choose a mayor to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Bryant in a light turnout. Three candidates compete: F. J. Eicholtz on the Progressive ticket, Solomon J. Jones on the Socialist ticket, and Neal Dabney as the Citizens' candidate. The sole contest is a $25,000 bond issuance to extend the water plant.
The Kansas City area will see continued showers tonight and tomorrow with cooler air. A disturbance centered in Colorado is driving unsettled weather west to northwest, with showers and thunderstorms reported last night in Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma and light rain in Missouri Oklahoma and parts of Nebraska at seven this morning.
Rain fell across eastern Kansas and adjacent areas including Southeast Nebraska Oklahoma and Missouri this morning after a dry stretch. Totals varied with Concordia reporting .75 inches and Manhattan 1.27 inches while western Kansas and Nebraska remained mostly dry.
An elevated southbound motor car jumped the track near Indiana Avenue on April 7 injuring about fifty passengers. The front of the smoker car crashed into the yard at 4235 Prairie Avenue while the rear remained against the house. Motorman George Stang suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and was taken to Wesley hospital. Eight were dangerously injured, one possibly fatally, with many others injured.
R Beardsley depends on the citizenship of Kansas City as polls close at seven tonight.
Reports from Kansas and neighboring states describe heavy rains, hail, and wind aiding soil moisture for planting. Observers note unusually early crop readiness with alfalfa, wheat, corn, and fruit trees showing favorable prospects despite frost and storm damage. A severe train wreck occurs in Tonkawa with multiple injuries and evacuations.
The Uncle Sam Oil Co directors in Kansas City decided to appeal to President Roosevelt and Congress to revoke the fraud order against H. H. Tucker Jr. The board met this morning and outlined steps to seek relief from the government action.
Patrolman Michael A. Cassidy of No. 3 police station says he does not know the other officer who accompanied him near Convention Hall last night. He says Elder, manager for National Life Assurance, asked them to arrest a drunken man, but the man was not disturbing anyone and Cassidy refused. Elder insisted on seeing their numbers and Cassidy showed his badge.
The piece asks if ballots can resist bought votes and special interests while questioning whether voters driven by city supremacy will stay away. It notes polls close at seven.
The Postoffice Department bans Tucker from using the mails to collect funds for his oil company amid an investigation. Directors voted yesterday to ask all stockholders to send money by telegraph or express and to turn over company funds to P. W. Goebel, trustee, to complete plants in Atchison Tulsa and distribution stations in St. Louis Omaha and other points. Directors adjourn this afternoon.
Mayor Beardsley and secretary O. P. Bloss managed a large amount of routine business at city hall with city counselor E. C. Meservey attending to stenography. Most offices were closed as the day progressed. A $100 reward is offered for proof of any dealer mislabeling cigars.
Eyewitness described a confrontation as Elder fell into the street and lost his glasses after an officer pushed him. The officer walked to Main Street rather than fleeing. Daniel Ahern, police chief, said he would investigate next day. no official complaint has been filed.
A San Francisco woman, Mrs. William Hayes, died in a late night blaze at 2853 Clay Street when a lamp exploded and was overturned by her husband, who was fatally burned. A boardinghouse occupant suffered severe burns and G. R. Brown sustained a fractured skull.
Voters walk to the polls in Argentine today as four councilmen and board of education members are chosen. Contenders in each ward agreed not to use carriages to assist voters, and participation is described as very light.
City election bulletins will be displayed tonight in the windows of The Star office. The notices summarize candidates and polling details for voters in the upcoming municipal election.
Governor Folk arrived in Kansas City with election official J. M. Lowe and police commissioner A. E. Gallagher to tour polling places this afternoon. He predicted a heavy, quiet vote and pledged strict fraud oversight, returning to Jefferson City tonight.
A special car carrying the state railroad assessment commission arrived today to inspect Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe properties in Kansas. The ten day review aims to verify tax valuations. Members include Samuel T. Howe S C Crummer and Judge W S Glass with aides Cartiridge Van Orman and Koehler. The car leaves tonight for Topeka en route to inspect the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railway.
In Tecumseh the first state death sentence after statehood was imposed on Johnson for the attack and murder of Mrs. Mary Cuppy near Shawnee. He proclaimed his guilt after the jury retired, and the court prompted a guilty verdict with the death penalty.
Turkish ambassador to Russia denied war rumors and explained mobilizations in northeastern Turkey were to counter interior disorders and Armenian revolutionary activity in Van. troop movements were precautionary rather than aimed at Russia.
Deputy Samuel McGee arrested Israel Peltzman and J W Withers on Eighteenth and Oak streets after witness Sidney Bangs reported Peltzman watched Withers vote then passed money. Peltzman denied the charge. arraigned and released on bond. McCaffery later faced bribery charges with $2500 bond. Additional arrest Louis Tallant and other vote selling accusations followed in different wards.
W H Daniels president of Kaw Valley drainage board and James Relahan had a political quarrel on Twelfth street and Osage avenue Ar mourdale this afternoon. They exchanged several blows before bystanders separated them. Both are Democrats with Relahan said to back a Republican candidate for the county office.
Robbers blew open the Bank of Huron at Huron Kansas around 1 am securing 6500 dollars and fleeing toward Horton on two Missouri Pacific hand cars. A liveryman John Riley was shot at as he encountered a bandit while making his rounds near the stable. Posses led by the Atchison county sheriff pursue the six-man crew with little luck so far.
In Montgomery Missouri voters back Gertrude Barney a young widow and telephone operator for collector despite claims she is ineligible as a woman. Support stems from sympathy after her husband’s death and age of her father. Independent ticket gains attention as court action may oust her.
The Star and Governor Folk announce a $100 reward for information leading to the detection of election fraud at the polls. Watchers pledge vigilance and promise thorough investigations of every fraud case and prosecution of any crooks.
A strong editorial condemns nonvoters as traitors to their city and warns that indifference empowers special interests. It urges citizens to vote today to prevent organized financial backers from steering local outcomes.
Police announce two suspects linked to a Huron Kansas bank robbery. Witness Riley fled as gunfire rang out near the bank. Hand cars were spotted near Horton on Missouri Pacific tracks as investigators pursue leads across Ardmore Pierce Junction and Rock Island routes. Rewards offered by The Star and Governor Folk for convictions and illegal voting information.
The Farmers State Bank of Yeager Oklahoma was robbed at 1 am by an unknown group of men. The band size is not known and no details are available. Yeager, a small town of about 300 people, lies north of Holdenville on the Frisco line. A $100 reward is offered for each robber and posses are in pursuit, reportedly close to the gang.
The United States President replies to Britain’s offer of British ports for the world voyage fleet. He thanks Britain, notes last leg details aren’t set, and signals possible England visit. Malta and Gibraltar are mentioned as coaling points with usual courtesies.
Leavenworth Kansas voters polled a large turnout in a unanimous municipal election where five commissioner candidates faced no opposition. The single slate also runs for the school board as the city adopts a new five commissioner form, to be inaugurated next Monday after Friday’s canvass. Bannerman Reported to Be Deing Well London April 7. The bulletin notes a quiet day and restful night for Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman.
Washington April 7 Increasing patent applications by 100 percent in the past year show growing interest in aeronautics. Inventors abroad and at home pursue aeroplane dirigible hybrids aided by War Department contracts. Germany France and others reportedly lead US in aerial navigation due to government incentives.
Washington April 7 Justice Robb of the District of Columbia court of appeals rules Senator Robert L Owen must pay Dudley and Michener ten thousand dollars for services tied to the five million dollar Cherokee Indians claim allowed by Congress. The ruling reverses a district supreme court verdict in Owens favor and states the appellants provided the services as agreed and Owen reaped the benefit.
Returns from Minnesota primaries indicate Taft will carry the state’s delegation to the Chicago convention. La Follette supporters had few county wins and face slim chances of claiming any delegates except maybe in select counties. The April 16 state convention will choose Taft at large delegates, with uncertain guidance to all delegates.
John A. Connelly appeared before Justice Remley this morning on a charge of beating Mrs Myrtle Williams. The alleged attack occurred at Connelly's tea store 624 East Fifteenth Street yesterday afternoon. He pleaded not guilty and bond was set at 1500 dollars.
A heavy voting day in Kansas City shows Republicans like Beardsley leading, with Twelfth ward precincts reporting high early tallies. Metropolitan employees aid turnout, checking ballots and urging their crowds, while Democratic hopes fade as vote-buying attempts surface in scattered precincts.
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