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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

10

Market News and Livestock Prices Across Kansas City and New York

Receipts for hogs and sheep in Kansas City contrasted with Chicago totals as prices edged higher and averages held steady. Bulls, cows, and feeders show mixed bids. New York stocks rose on bond demand while Amalgamated Copper declared a dividend. Grain futures and cash bids for wheat and corn show varied but firmer trends, with weather and port activity influencing outlook.

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Western Kansas Rain Sparks Wheat Market Fluctuations

Rain fell across Western Kansas easing sentiment as Argentina shipments drop to 3.7 million bushels this week, under 6 million usual. May Chicago wheat edged up then slipped though July rose and Kansas City futures climbed with mixed daily closes amid weak Northwest receipts. Weather maps show Dodge City rain and clouded skies. Kansas crop condition at 91 adds pressure while private reports note scattered showers across the region.

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Market for Butter Weak with Mixed Grocery Prices

The market shows weak butter demand and limited purchases beyond needs. Egg and apple prices are near equal, with broilers rising, ducks higher, and strawberries scarce and light in color. Tomatoes fall on supply, with only fancy stock holding value. extensive commodity quotes reflect net prices to shippers.

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England's New Cabinet In Power In Privy Council Ceremony

King Edward arrived from Biarritz and attended a privy council at Buckingham Palace as the seals of office passed from the old to the new cabinet in London.

England London King Edward Biarritz Buckingham Pallace

Resourceful American schooling praised by English observer

Principal E D Phillips at Manual Training High stages a lesson from C H Burden’s report on 22 North American high schools. The English educator notes American youth show confidence and resourcefulness, sturdier appearance, and less focus on deep culture, while criticizing vulgar jewelry displays and harsh girls’ singing. He observes long schooling in Kansas City and cautions against sororities and loud graduation displays.

Assembly Hall Manual Training High School E. D. Phillips C. H. Burden Hyde Cheshire America Phillips Kansas City

High School Sketch Depicts Debate Over Advertising

The Manual Training High School Society of Debate staged an entertainment titled An argumentative sketch. In the office of Chancellor Shoe Co a battle over Nautilus ad space ensued with Nautilus prevailing. Solo roles went to Marcy K Brown Jr and Harold Evans amid a cast led by W Cushman Farnum and others.

Chancellor Shoe Company Nautilus Marcy K Brown, Jr Harold Evans W. Cushman Farnum Harold Wing Paul Baker Arthur Perry Robert Mann Paul Rauch Kenneth Bailey Paul W. Fredman Leo R. R. Conwell

Weather Bureau Observations For Twenty Four Hours Ended

The bulletin reports Kansas City minimum 40 and maximum 66 degrees, with a 9.4 foot Missouri River reading and a rise of .7 foot. It lists city by city temperatures and precipitation, noting no rainfall in Nebraska Missouri or Iowa while several other stations report small amounts. Forecasts call for mostly cloudy skies in Kansas City with a chance of a sprinkle and warmer Friday, and partly cloudy conditions across Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas.

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Miller Cowboys Showman Heads 101 Ranch Tour

Zach T. Miller, general manager of the Bliss Oklahoma 101 Ranch, leads the Wild West show appearing here next Monday and Tuesday with over 200 cowboys. The parade features 100+ Indians and families, bucking ponies, saddle horses, buffaloes, and gun tricks.

101 Zach T. Miller Bliss, Ok Millers Miller

St Louis Democrats in a Row Clash Over Primaries

The St Louis Democratic city central committee and the Jefferson club feud over May 18 mass meetings to pick delegates for the state convention in Jefferson City May 20. Heated rhetoric recalls 1904 Clayton mass meeting as both sides claim fair play and mass participation.

Democratic City Central Committee St. Louis Jefferson Club Jefferson City City Committee R. W. Coale Lawler Daly Daly Clayton City Central Committee City of Butler School of

Admiral Evans Improves at Hot Springs

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans grows stronger at Paso Robles hot springs as his fleet receives a joyous San Diego welcome. He reads dispatches on the fleet reception, regrets not joining, and expects a wheelchair outing this afternoon if conditions permit.

Paso Rontes Hot Srrings Cal Robley D. Evans San Diego

Weds Sweetheart at 75 Years in Rawson Match

Jacob D. Buss of Rawson aged 76 and Susan Fisher of Lexington aged 72 wed in Rawson after years apart. Buss reportedly has a fortune of 75000 dollars and this marks his fifth marriage. The couple rekindled a youthful romance after Mrs. Buss visited and reconnected with him.

Fridlay Jacob D. Buss Rawson Susan Fisher Lexington Ill Buss

Jerseyville Dry Election Contested by Local Saloon Keepers

Nine of ten Jerseyville saloon keepers petitioned to contest the April 7 dry election on technical grounds. They allege improper publication of notices, misprinted ballots, and improper transfer of results to the election board by a deputy clerk.

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Grinter Will Bequeaths 12000 to Five Children

Mrs Frances G Grinter of Wyandotte county died last week her will read in Kansas City probate court this morning. Real and personal property valued at 12000 goes to her five children Tenn Caskey named executor.

Frances G. Grinter Wyandotte County Kansas City Kas

Prof Loeb to Speak Here Tuesday on the Newer Missouri University

Isador Loeb, professor of political economy and public law at the Missouri State University, will address Manual Training High School pupils on Tuesday about "The Newer Missouri State University."

Baby’s Million Dollar Gift Myth Debunked

John M. Foster claims Senator Clark promised one million dollars to his great granddaughter’s child but provided only 1000 dollars at birth and 1000 dollars each birthday totaling 4000 dollars to date. Foster reported this in Kansas City where he met W S Webb of the Missouri Savings Bank association.

W. A. Clark Montana Charles Clark Clark John M. Foster Foster Kansas City W. S. Webb Missouri Savings Bank Association

Missouri Republicans face candidate shortage for state offices

The Missouri Republican Party struggles to field nominees under a new ballot primary law requiring petitions from six counties. No petitions have been filed for state auditor, lieutenant governor, or railroad and warehouse commissioner, while Governor Hadley may be replaced if he cannot run. The state committee may fill vacancies to field candidates.

Republican Party Missouri Secretary of State W. W. Wilder Herbert S. Hadley

Monument to Prize Fighter Dixon Fund Set for NYC Fountain

Friends raise 1500 dollars for a George Dixon memorial public drinking fountain at Horatio Street and Eighth Avenue in New York. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will oversee the project after the municipal art commission approves the fountain design.

New York George Dixon Friends of the Negro Fighter Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Little Square Horatio Street Eighth Avenue Municipal Art Commission

Births Reported to Health Board Today

The board of health records births reported up to noon today. Entries include J E Borden and M at 224 Olive born March, R F Yioward and A at 4206 Windsor born April 5, B Waggoner and W at 2808 Brighton born April, T F Neat and A at 2849 Mercier born April 12, H C Aals at 1815 Van born April 14, and others with April birth dates and various addresses.

Board of Health Borden J. E Olive Yioward R. F Windsor Ry. Waggoner Brighton Neat T. F Mercier

Building Permits Reported For Four Dwellings And More

H Hall files permits for four frame dwellings at 5905 70 11 Bt Jorg. value 4000. C Ladish plans a dwelling at Monroe valued 1500. Standard Investment Co. seeks two veneer dwellings at 521 28 Drury valued 2800. R L Ellison requests a frame dwelling at 108 Myrtle. 1000 Breunert files for a frame dwelling at 4143 Main valued 8000.

H. Hall Jorg Oes Ortaas C. Ladish Waa Monroe Standard Investment Company Drury R. L. Ellison Myrtle Breunert Main

Marriage Licenses Granted in Baldwin and Osawatomie

Earhart L Yakle of Baldwin wed Grace Randall of Baldwin on May 24. Frederick Holthouse of Kansas City and Ethel Milburn of Osawatomie obtained licenses on May 18.

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