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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

Page

7

City Counselor Seat in Flux as Mayor-Elect Faces Patronage Pressure

Vernon Greene, the newly elected city auditor, has about fifty job applications on hand and six permanent positions to fill plus extra staff. The mayor-elect must appoint the city counselor by midterm, with I. C. Meservey's future uncertain amid Democratic push for resignations or early appointment, while ballots are counted and official results awaited.

Vernon Greene Matthew A. Flynn Flys Main Street One of Public Works R. L. Gregory George M. Shelley Crittenden Meservey Alwass

New Professor for Nebraska

H. B. Alexander, formerly of Lincoln, named professor of philosophy at the state university. Born and educated in Nebraska, he has literary work in Springfield Mass and edits the new International Cyclopaedia.

Alexander Nebraska New International Cyclopaedia

Kansas Fossils Featured by Williston in Salina Letter

Professor S W Williston of the University of Chicago writes to a Salina newspaper asserting Western Kansas is rich in mosasaur fossils and hosts some of the finest collections at the University of Kansas and Chicago museum. He notes Kansas chalk deposits and the Kansas State University display, detailing mosasaur size and western Kansas find spots like Ellis and Smoky Hill Saline rivers.

Satna Kas S. W. Williston University of Chicago Kansas Chicago Salina Williston Chicago University Museum Nsas State University University of Kansas Ellis Smoky Hill Saline Manhattan Bee Schools Agricultural Colege Yale Ansas University

Germany to Reinforce US Over Harbin Incident

Berlin reports clarifying Fisher case at Harbin. American consul F. D. Fisher rejects Russian municipal controls and protests Russia's railroad zone actions in Harbin and Chailar, arguing allegiance to China only. German consul at Harbin has not received instructions, but Berlin may back Fisher's stance.

Berlin Fisher Harbin Associated Press F. D. Fisher China Russia Chailar Washington St. Petersburg Germany

Invitation to Kansas Alumni Dinner Draws Attendees

William Allen White will speak at the University of Kansas Alumni Association dinner tomorrow night. Thornton Cooke, president, has confirmed White's acceptance. Over 100 responses received. Program includes W Green on The State of Missouri, W n Carruth on Academic Freedom, White on Boys of the Early ’80s, and Frank Strong on The University of Kansas. Dinner at University Club at 7 PM.

William Allen White University of Kansas Alumni Association Thornton Cooke White W. Green Cynus Kansas City Kas Hoys Frank Strong University of Kansas University Club

Operators Push Three Year Coal Contract At Conference

Miners and operators fail to settle differences at the joint conference. Operators press for a three year contract to avoid six months of unhampered business, citing millions tied up in coal stocks to brace for a strike. Miners vote against the proposal and the session nears deadlock as talks continue.

United States Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Charles S. Keith Central Coal and Coke Company

Amateur Pupils to Perform Matinee at Georgia Brown's Auditorium

The Georgia Brown Dramatic school pupils present a matinee at the Auditorium theater tomorrow afternoon. Notable cast members include Lynette Ford as Celeste the cockney laundress and Nell McCune as the waif in Op 'O Me Thumb. The program features The Flying Weegee and The Forebalen among other scenes with performances by Miss Ford, Miss McCune, and a large ensemble including Kate Chester Adelaide O Dowd Mary Sorter and Claude Winter.

Georgia Brown Dramatic School Lynette Ford Mary Hanford Ford Celeste Nell McCune Miss McCune Emma Livin Flying Weege Tom Hurlburt Verey Suydaur Jack Noble Olbert Moling Alfred (Hester Sevexcovese Winter Cornelia Suydam Daneubsaye Lynette Tord Dupur Enwen Trixie Dix Kate Chester Adelaide O'Dowd Mary Sorter Ceases Maines O'Vlinn S.s. ePrancese Drake Peael Herowits Lydia Twitters eClaude Madame Didier Joan Tah Francese Drake Clem Gatloway Tolbert Moling Ir Barnes Harnstaple Bart Vernon McDonald Herold Barnstaple Dlanude Winter Mra Turnbell Mary Banfield Dally Turnbull Trimie Marie Boyd Tarazicum

Ocean travel outlook boosts transatlantic passenger business

New York reports a strong start to the year with first class departures only 366 below last year and second class up 5 229. Weekly departures set a record, and incoming liners through April 3 add 645 first class passengers versus prior year. In separate Snyder Oklahoma fire damages five business houses valued at 20 000, threatening the town’s commerce.

New York Suawner, OK Snyder Bank of Snyder Dermott & Co Fleming Grocery

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