Theater cases moved to Porterfield division for trial
Judge Wallace in open court transferred four theater managers and eight employees to Judge Porterfield with trials set for Monday. The defense objects seeking all cases sent over and old cases cleared. Bonds were set at 200 each for the defendants. managers declined bonds and posted 30 each through a circuit judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wallace
Porterfield
Criminal Court
Wallace
Supreme Court
Gilliss
Orpheum
Auditorium
Thomas Sechorn
Circuit Court
County plans bond issue for new courthouse discussed
The county invites local businessmen to a April 17 conference with the court to decide how to pay for a new county home. Voters authorized 14 million dollars in bonds previously, but judges are unsure whether to issue bonds or raise taxes and use general revenues. The court seeks business guidance.
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Coughing
Houe
Lew
Metropolis Stocks Rise After Election Watch
Brokers report increased interest in Kansas City Railway and Light securities since the election. Wednesday the common stock advanced to 45 but fell back to 42 after offerings exceeded demand. It later recovered to 44½ with the preferred up about 2 points to 74. Few trades occurred aside from about 1,000 shares on the Chicago exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Railway and Light Securities
Cannes
Chicago Exchange
Fraud charges grow from W J McSpadden and W Polkton case
McSpadden attorney and Polson hardware broker appeared before United States commissioner John M Nuckols to be arraigned on using the mail to defraud. Hearing continued one week due to incomplete witnesses. McSpadden and Polson allegedly promoted the Racket Mercantile company at 919 East Twelfth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. McSpadden
W. J. Polson
John M. Nuckols
United States
George A Neal
United States District Attorney
McSpaddenhot
Polson
Racket Mercantile Company
East Twelfth Street
Gas stove explosion damages home in Kansas City
Mrs Louis H Chapman wife of the Kansas City stock yards chief electrician found a faulty gas range at 740 State Avenue Kansas City Kas at 11 o clock today She was preparing to bake bread when an explosion wrecked the stove and much of the room breaking china and many windows She was knocked down but not injured a loaf of bread was struck by a stove fragment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Chapman
Kansas City
State Avenue
Kas
Real Spring Weather Forecast Across Regions
An observer notes real spring weather with generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday, warmer in parts. Showers may hit Kansas tonight and Southern Missouri tomorrow, while 24 hour rainfall was widespread in New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Southern Missouri and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Missouri
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tennessee
Tenement Commission Members Debate Resignations at City Hall
The tenement commission meets at city hall this afternoon amid a split on resigning before the new mayor. J W C Karnes backs resignations while Walter C Root opposes to avoid hindering the new administration. The seven members include Karnes Walsh Root Dove Pierson Lyons and Ess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenement Commission
J . C. Karnes
Crittenden
Walter C. Root
Root
J. W. C. Karnes
Frank P. Walsh
Orville C. Dove
Kate Pierson
Lee Lyons
Henry N. Ess
Sunday Law Enforced Despite City Election Rumors
Judge Wallace declares the Sunday law will be enforced and the grand jury will monitor Sabbath violations. Foreman Willis asks for fifteen extra deputy marshals, but Patterson and Moss refuse the request in the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marships
Wallace
T. F. Willis
J. M. Patterson
C. E. Moss
City Club backs medical inspection of Kansas City pupils
After a speech by John Spargo the City Club formed a sub committee to promote school medical inspections in Kansas City. Spargo urged civic action to safeguard youth health and criticized politics over public health needs. He also urged using school facilities at night for lectures and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sparge
City Club
Kansas City
Mr. Spargo
Spirit of the West and the Oregon Trail
Ezra Meeker recalls the Oregon Trail as the road to Oregon symbolizing the West spirit. He describes a 2300 mile journey across plains hills mountains deserts and forests where thousands endured hardships yet most reached the Pacific.
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Ezra Meeker
West
Pacific
Oregon
Stopover Privilege Granted for Eastbound Tickets
Western Passenger association grants thirty day stopovers in Kansas City for eastbound tourist tickets matching St. Louis privileges. Kansas City buyers can halt here en route East and in St. Louis, boosting local business. HH G Wilson and railroads pushed the measure after a telegram from Alex Hilton confirmed the concession. Stopovers on westbound tickets had been allowed already.
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Kansas City
Western Passenger Association
St. Louis
Kansas City Territory
HH. G. Wilson
Transportation Bureau
Alex Hilton
St. Lois San Francisco
Posthumous confession in Thurman murder case
A sealed statement by Leo C. Thurman, hanged for the murder of his roommate Walter P. Dolsen of Michigan, is opened. Thurman claims he killed Dolsen in his sleep for robbery with an ax and retracts the prior self defense statement. dolsen described as a gentleman.
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Norrou
Leo C. Thurman
Walter P. Dolsen
Michigan
Thurman
Dolsen
Big Pines for Pickpockets
Judge Kyle in police court vows stiff fines for pickpockets and purse snatchers. Basie Carter, a colored girl, fined 500 for stealing 80 dollars from William Jones of 1418 Virginia street. Lottie Payne and Ella Page, both also African American, fined 500 each for similar offenses.
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Kyle
Basie Carter
William Jones
Virginia Street
Lottie Payne
Ella Page
Army recruits to wear white uniforms at Kansas City post
Enlisted men in the army recruiting service at the Kansas City station are sending in measurements for new white uniforms. The outfit includes white duck trousers blouse cap and white canvas shoes. The uniform aims to make army service appealing to men considering enlistment.
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Army Recruiting Service
Kansas City
Army
Bank Center Shifts South as Town Banks Reconfigure
W S Webb cashier of Missouri Savings Bank notes in the north end of town yesterday an old resident pointed to twenty two bank buildings north of Seventh street, now only one bank remains there. South of Seventh street lie fifteen banks, with just two north of Ninth street.
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Seventh Street
Ninth
W. S. Webb
Missouri Savings Bank
Ninth Street
Night Alarm Sparks Hunt for Henhouse Intruder
In West Argentine at 3:15 this morning fires and police alarms rang together. A resident warned of a man fooling around the chicken house. Police found a chased suspect departed, leaving three sacks and forty five headless hens in the alley. The birds were seized at the city hall for owner identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine
Casey Reflects on 20,000 Votes in Kansas City
Democratic police judge candidate M. E. Casey said there is little to say about his defeat but noted he had 20,000 supporters in Kansas City. He expressed satisfaction in the number of friends who voted for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Smith
Vlora Avenue
M. E. Casey
Kansas City
Kansas Attorney General to Decide on Bond Election Validity
The Kansas AG will rule on the legality of the Rosedale water works bond election where both men and women voted. Opponents argue women had no right to vote on the bond. official counts show men carried the issue, but the legality remains in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Rosedale Water Works
Two Democrats Seek Nomination for Congress
The Democratic congressional race attracts Henry Withers and W. P. Borland. Both have public affairs experience and were discussed as candidates two years ago, though they did not enter the primary that year which nominated Judge W. H. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Henry Withers
W. P. Borland
W. H. Wallace
Wisconsin Taft Delegates Lead In Ninth District Returns
Milwaukee April 11 The Wisconsin GOP delegation will back Taft. LaFollette leads with 28 to 1 over Taft in the tenth district where Walter Alexander a Taft supporter is reported to win among complete returns by about 1000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Taft
Walter Alexander
Star Swindler Posing as Agent Collects Subscriptions
The Star warns that a man calling himself E A Smith is taking subscriptions in Northwest Kansas and issuing receipts. He was last heard from in Phillipsburg. No money should be paid to anyone lacking official credentials from The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Smith
Kansas
Tle
Phillipsburg
Starry
Kansans Drawn Into Plan to Mark Oregon Trail
Fara Meeker arrives in Kansas City with his former team to persuade the Mercantile Club on Monday night to back a project marking the old Oregon trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans
Fara Meeker
Kansas City
Mercantile Club
Oregon Trail
Supreme Court Ousts Standard Oil from Tennessee
Nasaville Tenn April 11 The supreme court today ousted the Standard Oil company from doing business in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasavile, Tenn
The
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Tennessee
Mulvane charges Stubbs overpaid for 1905 speaker role
Topeka April 11 Republican national committeeman David W. Mulvane accuses W. R. Stubbs of drawing $123 more than due as speaker of the Kansas House in 1905. The dispute centers on whether Stubbs received overpayment beyond per diem and mileage, amid graft allegations and wartime rhetoric.
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Topeka
David W. Mulvane
Republican National
Kansas
W. R. Stubbs
Stubbs
House of Representatives
Mulvane
State Committee
Hoch
Z “T
House
House Journal
Stulsha
Magnet Finds Legend in Missing Family Fortune
A man learns his wife secretly sent $3100 to a bank after her death. James Reeve refuses to reveal the hidden funds while neighbors discuss a magnet expert offering to aid in locating treasure. He vows to protect the money and repay debts.
Jilted Los Angeles Woman Seeks 20000 Damages
Miss Lena Packard of Los Angeles says Edward Arnold a Topeka wholesale druggist cruelly jilted her last November and she will sue for 20000 for breach of promise in federal court in Topeka before Judge Pollock.
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Torexa
Lena Packard
Los Angeles
Edward Arnold
Topeka
Pollock
Miss Packard
Z. T. Hazen
H. B. Kelly
George Port Ashton
Arnold
Trousseau
Mr. Arnold
Mrs Eddy Prays for Peace and Arbitration
Boston dispatch notes the Christian Science Sentinel quotes Mrs. Eddy calling for no war and universal brotherhood. She urges nations to settle disputes through wise fair arbitration while acknowledging navies may be needed to preserve peace at sea.
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Boston
The
Christian Science Sentinel
Mrs. Eddy
Earth
Mob Threat Flares as Richmond Courthouse Trial Opens
A Richmond crowd packs the courthouse square as Tom McGonnigle and Mrs. Jane Burnett face murder charges in the death of their sister‑in‑law. The presence of a woman in the dock fuels fears of mob violence while witnesses including Henry Bray testify under cross‑examination.
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Richmond
Tom McGonnigle
Jane Burnett
A. LA. McQuiston
Henry Bray
Vivian
Bray
Tom MecGonnigle
Colonel McGonnigle
Maggie McGonnigle
TL. Farris
New York athlete drowns in river bet attempt at dam
Ed H. Galloway of New York City died in Butler creek while attempting to ride a frail rowboat over a dam in front of hundreds of spectators. The craft capsized and he was carried into the rapids after going over the falls.
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Lutenur Springs
Arx
Ed H. Galloway
New York City
Butler Creek
Not on the Same Boat Gould sails for Europe with children
Mme Anna Gould and her party boarded the Frederich der Grosse for Genoa and Naples while the Prince de Sagan left on the St Paul. Gould travels as Miss Anette Chapin with her children and tutor, accompanied by friends from the St Regis hotel. The prince denies marriage or engagement and says their understanding remains unchanged.
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New York
Mme
Anna Gould
Genoa
Naples
Prince de Sagan
Gould
Europe
St. Paul
Anette Chapin
Tyler Morse
St. Regis
E. D. Godges
Prince Helie de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Jersey City
Edwin A. Jones
Prince
Ele
Ex Wife of Brodie Duke Held on Forged Check Charge
Alice Webb Duke, former wife of Brodie Duke of the American Tobacco Co, was held in $2000 bonds awaiting grand jury action after being arrested for passing forged checks. She admitted the signature was hers but claimed sickness absolved responsibility and offered to repay $75 total, while alleging persecution by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Boycott by Earles Neighbors Sparks Social Rift
In Monroe New York residents plot a social boycott of Ferdinand Pinney Earle and his wife the new Mrs Earle after his divorce from his ex wife and marriage to the younger woman he brought to town last Thursday. Men may acknowledge him but women will shun them, closing the homes of his wealthy neighbors that were once open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monror
N. Y
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Jesse R Grant Seeks Democratic Nomination for President
Jesse R. Grant son of Ulysses S. Grant and the only Democrat in the family is named a candidate for the Democratic nomination in a letter to Murat Masterson of Coverape Springs Connecticut. He states Colorado supports Bryan but hopes to influence his state delegation as second choice. No formal announcement has been made.
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Coverape Springs
Conn
Jesse R. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Murat Masterson
Colorado
Bryan
Denver
Mr. Grant
Doukhobors Refuse Food in Port Arthur Arrest
Port Arthur police contend with nineteen Doukhobors jailed for parading nude. The men refuse meals and dressing, alarming authorities who fear starvation. They await transport to the Toronto prison after sentencing.
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Wienness
Manstown
Port Arthur
Regina
Toronto
Recruits Sent to Cuba From Coumens Barracks
One hundred fifty recruits at the Coumens barracks were ordered to Cuba by the War Department. No explanation was given for the move, but some soldiers are expected to be transferred back to the United States.
Bootlegger Sentenced for Liquor Sales to Indians
Matt Williams pleaded guilty to twelve counts of disposing liquor to Indians and was sentenced by Judge Pollock to eighteen months in the penitentiary. He admitted selling liquor to Indians in the Osage nation.
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Oxtanama
Orry
Matt Williams
Pollock
Mrs Jere Cooke Holds Divorce Threat Over Whaley Case
In New York on April 11 Mrs Floreta Whaley and Rev Jere Cooke, both of whom eloped a year ago and live in San Francisco with their child, face Mrs Cooke’s ultimatum. She will not seek a divorce. if Cooke pursues one he would be arrested and returned to New York for trial. The plan rests on the child as leverage to prevent a sanctioned union or a name for the boy.
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New York
Floretta Whaley
Jere Cooke
Hempstead
San Francisco
Mrs. Cooke
Sidn Ez. Clarke
State Ban
Schley
Cervera
Santiago
Cooke
Oklahoma Limits Its Thirst in Whisky Bid Round
Seventeen bidders offered forty five whisky brands for the Oklahoma state dispensary as Robert E. Lozier opened bids. About 50 million dollars in capital was represented. five distillers and the rest jobbers bid from 7.50 to 10 dollars per case for carload minimums. Distiller bids matched jobber prices sparking discontent and exposing profits to patrons. The three month quantity may total a carload worth 4 000 to 5 000 dollars. a winning bidder will be named next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurari
Oklahoma State
Robert E. Lozier
Delaware is all for Gray in Democratic primaries
Dover April 11 Delaware Democrats favored Judge George Gray as the Democratic presidential nominee with primaries described as largely formal. In Newcastle county almost all delegates to the state convention were chosen, one district voting with Gray momentum. Bryan Democrats contested two Kent district seats, while Sussex and Kent largely backed Gray. Handy is expected to be among the national delegation.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
George Gray
Newcastle County
Kent
Thair
Sussex
Gray
Exressman Handy
Judge Gray
St. Louis
Grand Avenue merchants plan gas lamps between Twelfth and Sixteenth
Merchants on Grand Avenue from Twelfth to Sixteenth streets approve installing 600 candle power gas lamps two feet in front of shop windows. The lamps will illuminate both storefronts and the street, improving visibility at night.
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Grand Avenue
Twelfth
Sixteenth Streets
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Judes
W. J. McSpadden
Polkton
Kan
Wive Cniitren
Cp Sewers
Mera Meeker Heens
Miller
Big Pines
Day
Bank Center
Caseby
Ellis
Withers
Borland
Laollette
Lawrence
David W Mulvane
James Reeve
East Fourth Street
Hetty Green
Tom McGountgie
Stoll-Moore ‘Driin
Grand Ave
Mme. Gould and
Duke
Panatia
Cuba
America
Floreta Whaley
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