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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
2
Spectators packed the Senate galleries as Senator Foraker defended the negro soldiers discharged after the Brownsville riot. He argued they had been unjustly discharged and told of the crowd rising to hear the debate. The audience included large contingents of black attendees and whites.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against Attorney General Charles West’s view that the state board of education holds sole control over public schools and higher education. The decision, written by Justice M. J. Kane, upheld prestatehood powers for the board of education and regents, nullifying recent moves to reassign university leadership and textbooks.
Former U S comptroller Charles G Dawes testified before the House banking committee defending the Aldrich bill saying attacks are distorted He warned remedial legislation is needed to avoid another panic and criticized calls for permanent banking system reform He argued the plan safeguards against broader contractions and misrepresentations
Funeral services for Harry Lee Martin son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Martin were held at 2 PM at his grandparents home 1308 Monroe with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. William Latham of 547 Reynolds Avenue Kansas City Kas says police court testimony yesterday about John Dole and John Gauze being arrested at that address was incorrect. The two men are drivers for a brewery company.
The Rev. H. S. Abbot of the Kansas conference Wesleyan Methodist church and Rev. Ibert S. ran hold revival services this week at Joy Mission 445 Virginia Avenue Kansas City Kansas.
Team Owners organize a Friday night gathering at 1114 Grand Avenue to discuss civic commercial and industrial development in Kansas City. The event aims to boost city business activity with investments in the 800s dollars range.
A fragment from the Chicago Record Herald notes a section titled In the Affairs of Men with brief, enigmatic commentary on assets and character described as an asset and churlishness as a flaw.
Social notes from Kansas City list a string of visits engagements and travel. Mrs. K B Armour hosts with Mr Armour until early May before their Chicago move. London guest Charles Murray stays with the Stilwells. Mary Butler and Lt. Robert E Wood wedding planned for April 30 in New York. Families travel between Rome St Louis West Baden and Paris with DAR congress in Washington upcoming.
Special master George A. Vandeveer finds Wichita city officials enjoined from collecting license fees from jointists. Findings detail no permits issued, disreputable places licensed, and monthly sums paid by jointists. Case to be argued in June with judgment likely in July. Also reports large iron pipe contract for the canal by Youngstown Sheet and Tube.
Mrs Daisy M Swanger aged 33 died this morning at her home 511 Wal rond avenue She was the wife of Charles H Swanger a government chemist She came here from Lebanon Pa and had lived here seven months
S L Bastin reports in World Today on B H Thwaits electric growth method using a gas engine driven lamp on rails to move an electric arc. A water screen cools rays to mimic sun movement and accelerate greens like mustard cress and lettuce, speeding harvests and boosting quality and price.
More than 700 pieces donated by King Leopold to the American Museum of Natural History arrived following arrangements in Belgium led by Dr. Herman C. Bumpus. The collection includes musical instruments, iron work, weapons, fetiches, carvings, and ornate textiles illustrating Congo peoples.
The death of Kamel Pasha, Cairo leader of Egyptian nationalism, noted for anti British writings and activism. other items include an Atlanta edition spoof and Maryland Negro property figures in an electoral context plus a Philadelphia satire about a seven cent diet experiment.
A Brooklyn Life vignette shows Mrs Gunson instructing Norah the new maid to bring ice water first thing each morning. Norah confirms and jokes she left it by the door the night before to ensure prompt service.
John Stepleton, 55, of 718 Washington Street, has been missing for about two weeks. He left home intending to be away briefly, but did not return, and his wife is in distress as authorities conduct a search for him.
In the Baltimore American, a terse exchange reveals a parent dismissing the first tutor as unsuitable and choosing another tutor for their son. The witty remark underscores a preference for effectiveness over reputation in education.
Mr and Mrs George M Neff returned to Kansas City after a four week Texas visit. R W McCurdy and Scott Davis elected directors of Independence Fair association. George H Ross VP of Chicago and Alton Clover Leaf railroads in Kansas City on inspection. Alice Chilton died at 1831 Norton Ave. Burial at Green MO. Davis sent to Argentine police at 10 this morning. He escaped stockade as James city marshal fired at fleeing negro. George H Kelly of Kelly Brewster Buchholz learns his father died and travels to attend. Benja Bivatee to preside at funeral.
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