Theater Trial Tomorrow in Donegan Case Delayed
In a courtroom exchange, Judge Porterfield granted a postponement requested by Senator A L Cooper for the trial of J R Donegan to 9 30 tomorrow morning as attorneys argued over continuances and alleged courtroom jockeying. The theater defense condemned alleged tactics while jurors were moved to another room to avoid bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Porterfield
Donegan
Banator Cooper
A. L. Cooper
Cooper
Wning
J. R. Donegan
R. H H. Field
Charles Shannon
Mr. Field
Field
Marshal
Supreme Court
Man Arrested in Fatal Shot Found Near Camenius
W R Bell is under arrest for shooting Ephriam Bridgeman and Marion Bridges two miles southwest of Camenius while defending Mrs Clara Johnson. Bell sought safe transfer to Keane Mo. Others including Mrs Johnson Rosa Dawson and Sadie Johnson are under arrest as accessories before the fact to serve as witnesses. The shooting followed a domestic quarrel involving Mrs Johnson and her husband.
Ambulance Horses Remember Routes in City Turns
An undertaker with a horse team claims the animals recall the exact city routes. They travel well on the outgoing ambulance leg but sulk when returned by a different street, often allowing the driver to let them choose the return path for better time. Mercantile Club speakers tonight include Ezra Meeker James A Cable and Rev L A Halbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Meeker
Oregon Trail
Mercantile Club
James A. Cable
L. A. Halbert
Cable
International Coopers’ Union
Western Union reduces Kansas tax assessment record
The Western Union Company reports a Kansas valuation of 805,796.90 for 1908, down from 1,032,703 in 1907, claiming actual property value in Kansas supports the lower figure. The company swore the report, cites 8,347.97 miles of poles and 35,658.85 miles of wire in Kansas, with interstate business totaling 58,223.25 and Kansas operations 227,651 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip Tamers
Western Union ‘Company
Kansas
Tax Commission
Attorney General Probes Fire Insurance Trust in Abilene
Kansas the Attorney General Jackson with T. W. Wagstaff and J. S. Dawson opened an inquiry into the Fire Insurance trust in Abilene. Evidence aims to prove a rate fixing combine with testimony from local agents and business leaders. The investigation, prompted by city notices on wiring defects, will run through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anicem
Kas
Jackson
T. W. Wagstaff
J. S. Dawson
Fire Insurance Trust
Abilene
Commercial Club
British Ambassador Speaks at Jefferson and UVA Anniversary
In Charlottesville Virginia on April 13, Ambassador James Bryce of England delivered the main address at the 165th Jefferson birthday and 89th UVA founding anniversaries. Alderman introduced Bryce noting Tarleton’s troops once drove Virginia’s assembly from Charlottesville and Jefferson left Monticello briefly. Bryce praised the United States as an English land with 25 million immigrants since the Revolution and highlighted the English connection to rural England and the Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Alderman
Edward VII
England
Mr. Bryce
Citizenship Revoked for Heeuser and Johannes Over Defects
Citizenship granted three months ago by Judge Moore in Wyandotte district court was reversed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Milton M. Dearing on technical grounds. Witnesses did not swear to five years residence. Heeuser and Johannes may reapply in three months. Pickett and Woolf were granted full citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Heeuser
Henry Johannes
McCabe Moore
Wyandotte District Court
Milton M. Dearing
United States
Moore
Andrew Pickett
Fritz Woolf
Employers May Be Fined Over Missing Labor Data
The State Employment Bureau sent 2259 forms to Kansas City employers on February 17 seeking labor details. Only 500 replies have been returned. A second notice goes out today with a deadline of April 27, or fines may follow. Kansas Presbyterians Here This Week. Topeka presbytery meets tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ralph Ward presides opening sermon. An open meeting with addresses by Frank Arnold and Rev. Crores B Reynolds will be held.
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Karl FP. Schweizer
State Free Employment Bureau
Kansas City
Ans
Kansas Presbyterians
Topeka
First Presbyterian Church
Seventh Street
Nebraska Avenue
Kas
Ralph Ward
Eernesy Net
Frank Arnold
Crores B. Reynolds
Special Election Set for June 2 on City Commission Plan
Mayor Cornell issues a proclamation naming Tuesday June 2 as the special election to decide adoption of the commission form of government. Women may vote under Kansas law, with registration open until ten days before the election. Any qualified voter may cast a ballot, and a majority is needed to approve the plan.
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Kansas City
Kas
Commission
Cornell
Kansas
Leavenworth
The Big Hat At The Ball Game
A fan recalls the ball game yesterday afternoon as a dejected spectator says he would have enjoyed the game if he had seen it. His wife consoles him, noting the Kansas City team failed to win two games from Pittsburg.
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Kansas City
Pittsburg
Easter hats spark ball game trouble in Petticoat Lane
A spectator complains he cannot see a game behind Merry Widow bonnets while his wife notes hats are popular in Petticoat Lane. He jokes a contract to ban hats at games might be needed to restore sight and seating.
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Petticoat Lane
Missouri Supreme Court Div. 1 Passes Motions in April Session
Jefferson City April 13 Division No. 1 of the Missouri Supreme Court met and ruled on numerous motions. Rehearings by respondents were overruled in several cases while costs and taxes on abstracts were sustained in others. Adjourned to court in course.
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Jeffrrson City
Supreme Court
Younger
Hoge
Respondent
Hendricks Vs. Calloway
Appellant
Peterson Vs
Metropolitan Street Railway
Peterson
St. Louis Shovel Company
Bane
Dickerson
Berger Manufacturing Company
Loyd
Nords
Hood
Sunday Baseball Back as Court Strikes Law
Judge Jules E. Alford ruled Alabama’s Sunday game ban unconstitutional. The decision allows Sunday baseball in Monrovia and could enable games in Montgomery and Birmingham, affecting local sports and recreation.
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Monioe
Ala
Jules E. Alford
Criminal Court
Alabama
Montgomery
Birmingham
Diamond firm Wood & Co. faces involuntary bankruptcy
In Waltons New York on April 13 an involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against Charles F. Wood & Co. dealers in diamonds with a Chicago branch. Creditors claim liabilities of 525 000 while assets total 210 000. Judge Hough granted the petition and named George Race receiver with a 50 000 bond.
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Watlins
New York
Charles F. Wood & Co
Chicago
United States District Court
Jacklyn & Wauters
Joseph H. Fin & Co
Stern Bros. & Co
Hough
George R.ace
Gossip of Society Local social notes and travels across cities
Mrs. N C Flower and Mr. W Chapman plan late week arrival from the Grand canyon trip. Mr and Mrs Charles W Marsh depart for Ohio after Mrs Marsh’s mother’s death. Mr and Mrs James L Lombard return from a seven week California trip. Mrs John R Walker to Washington for D A R congress as Kansas City chapter rep and visit Norfolk. Miss Agnes Connell invites a leap year dance on April 23. Mrs W D Johnson hosts Central Study club luncheon closing Greek study year with blue and white decor and Greek name cards. Guests include J S Morgan and many others. Miss Lou Gordon of Chicago visits Miss Mary Dunlap. The Ealy family returns from winter in San Antonio and Mexico City. Mrs G D Marks heads to Whitewater Wisconsin. Mr Marks to St Louis on business. Miss Florence Hammer returns from Chicago and Indianapolis. Miss Hood sisters and Miss Nathalie Rahmann sail May 2 on Koenig Albert for Europe. Miss Marybelle Burrows weds Edward C Jackson in Harrisonville Missouri at 10 am yesterday. Miss Mattie Stratton of Kansas City and Mr Joseph D Howard wed last Wednesday in Farwell Texas. they will live in Grady New Mexico.
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W. D. Johnson
Belleview Avenue
Central Study Club
J. S. Morgan
C. W. Deardorf
G . Beebe
C. N. Brooks
A. U H. Cordier
G. H. English
Wallace Good
B. J. Hickman
T. S. Blakesley
Julia W. Kern
J. P. Loomis
S. B. Robertson
J. H. Stephens
Carrie Lewis
Wilhelmina Wheeler
Ruth Johnson
Mattie V. Stratton
Kansas City
Joseph D. Howard
Grady
N. M
Joseph Francis
Farwell
Tex
Miss Stratton
New Mexico
Howard
Republicans Start a Movement for Legislative Redistricting
A Jackson county redistricting effort by Republicans argues the county court delayed reform. Current wards show uneven vote totals across districts, with proposals to realign First through Ninth wards into new districts to achieve fairness while avoiding shifting party balance in the legislature.
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Jackson County
Twentieth Street
Jackson Courty
Brother Quarrel Ends With Wounding at Rochester Ave Home
John and Edward McAvoy fought over an inheritance at 2913 Rochester Avenue. A bullet from a small target rifle wounded John in the right leg. Edward surrendered to Eastbottoms police but was released after his brother declined to prosecute.
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John
Edward McAvoy
Rochester Avenue
John McAvoy
Edward
Eastbottoms
Patrick Bray
Bray
Federal Grand Jury to Probe Counterfeiting Case
A federal grand jury meeting April 27 will investigate Ira Fleshman, Mrs. Fleshman, and William Johnson charged with counterfeiting half dollars. They waived examination before U S commissioner John M. Nuckols. The trio were arrested at 1113 Jackson Avenue following countercharges from Johnson and accusations of counterfeit money making.
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Ira Fleshman
William Johnson
John M. Nuckols
United States
Jackson Avenue
Fleshman
Johnson
Administrator appointed for Meyer Mooney estate
Joseph Mooney was named administrator in probate court after Meyer Mooney was found dead in his East Thirteenth street apartments. Mooney owned a liquor business at Main street, with the estate valued at fifteen thousand dollars. An unrelated ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for shoes.
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Mooney
Joseph Mooney
Meyer Mooney
East Thirteenth Street
Main Street
Galatea Cloth for Children's Wear Shown in Varied Colors
Galatea Cloth presented as a fine fabric for children's apparel in a wide range of plain colors and figures priced at a yard 17 cents. The display emphasizes quality and availability for makers and shoppers.
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Missouri
Western Union
Jefferson
Bryce
Heuser and
Johannes
State Employment Bureau
THE
Missoukat
N. C. Flower
William Chapman
Grand Canyon
Charles W. Marsh
Onio
James L. Lombard
Caliornia
John R. Walker
Washington
D. A. R. Congress
Miss Cockrell
Agnes Connell
Forest Avenue
Lou Gordon
Mary Dunlap
East Tenth Street
F. H. Ealy
Chester
San Antonio
Mexico City
Densmore
G. D. Marks
Windsor Avenue
Whitewater
Wis
St. Louis
Florence Hammer
East Ninth Street
Indianapolis
Margaret Hood
Hermione Hood
Nathalie Rahmann
Europe
Marybelle Burrows
Edward C. Jackson
Harrisonville
Bert L. Robinson
Garner Avenue
Horace Holton
Ivanhoe Park Congregational Church
Allen
Gordon & Koppel
John Taylor Dry Goods CO
PGA
Madras
Bargain Square
Simon
B. Lith St
Lmellegnans
New York State
Quaker Oats Co
Santa
OWL
Asl
Jez Urnitore
Nain
Reex
Grand Avenue
Dr-Williams
YY YI
J. Homer Williams
Gump
Herc
San Tilliem
A. T. Barnett
Main St
Taylor's
Cramer
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