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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
1
Paris reports bailiffs raided a fourth floor back room of a minor hotel after a money lending matrimonial agent complained. They seized three worn suits, two dinner jackets, and other wardrobe items illustrating the Prince Victor of Thurn and Taxis’s scandalous search for American wealth and marriage ties.
Josephine Moffett a Chicago showgirl sues a matrimonial agent after a French court seized Prince Victor’s belongings in Paris. Fraulein Kemper alleged financing his bid for an American heiress, including large sums for mines and marriages, while Moffett claims he married her and fled New York.
Members of the Public Works Board George Hoffman P S Brown Jr E J Farnsworth and W J Medes toured city departments at City Hall today and bid farewell to subordinates They then met Mayor Beardsley exchanging felicitations on the pleasant relations during their public service The board held its last meeting yesterday afternoon.
William E. Moore of 514 Oak Street reports he left his daughter Cordelia E. Moore with his ex wife in Denver four years ago and has since been unable to locate either the girl or his former wife, prompting a search.
The weather observer predicts a fine Easter Sunday with moderate temperatures. No reason why new Easter hats and toys cannot be worn to church tomorrow as conditions look pleasant.
In Independence Judge Wallace sentences Rev. Joseph W. Fitts, pastor of Macedonian Baptist, to two years in the penitentiary after a third jury convicts him of attacking Lenora Copridge, a youth member of his flock. Fitts delivers a half hour sermon blaming a troublesome congregation and past persecutions before the sentence is imposed.
Residents of Mount Washington and nearby areas plan a strong contest to renew W F Smith's dram shop license at Fairmount park. A Monday meeting at Mount Washington M E Church South will finalize preparations led by the Mount Washington Law and Order league with attorney J G Paxton addressing. The Smith petition seeks county court approval around April 24, needing a majority of qualified signers in Blue township. The county court previously granted the license after months of contest.
The May-Stern Realty Company signs a contract to purchase three quarters’ interest in a 24 foot front at 1029 Main Street. Owners Mr and Mrs Jacob K Knapp transfer their stake for 90000 dollars or 5900 dollars per front foot, a record inside lot price. The site, 25 feet north of Eleventh and Main, is occupied by an old two story brick building. Simpson and Groves brokered the sale.
State food commissioner R. M. Washburn served notice on vinegar manufacturers that they have one week to dispose of stock of vinegars artificially colored with burnt sugar to imitate cider vinegar. The ruling confirms artificial color violates pure food laws though uncolored distilled or glucose vinegars may be sold. After next Saturday confiscation and prosecution will follow for sale of colored vinegar, deemed an intent to deceive buyers.
A Brookfield implement dealer sent a message to Studebaker manager W L Walls proposing a motor car marriage. The plan calls for a wedding in a car at the Paseo on Twelfth Street with a minister and a car provided by the company, though the names of the couple were not revealed.
The Abernathy farm on eighty acres at Seventy-fifth street and State Line road was purchased by Dr. F E Grant from Mrs. William Abernathy who now lives in New York. The cash price totaled 80 000 with 27 500 credit for twenty acres at Sixty third street and Prospect avenue. Grant plans to reside at Concord Place and undertake extensive improvements. sale arranged by J D Seitz.
In Indianapolis on April 13 the Blues were beaten 6 to 5 by the Hoosiers in the last game of a series. Goodwin debuted with the Cross Band and pitched well early but faded late. Hill led the Browns and Blues with two triples as rain barely spared the contest and President Watkins kept the game moving despite the downpour.
Harvey Leopold faced a preliminary hearing in Justice Remley's court on a charge of attacking George C. Winkler in Centropolis on March 29. In the early morning incident at a restaurant on Fifteenth Street and Crystal Avenue, Leopold and three accomplices encountered Winkler, Patrolman Charles Searight, and Leopold's ex-wife. A fight ensued, Winkler was struck, and Searight's pistol and club were seized and taken to police headquarters. Leopold was discharged.
Mayor Busse issues a proclamation for April 18 calling on all Chicago residents to dedicate Good Friday to a citywide spring cleaning. Citizens, schoolchildren, and police are urged to join in cleaning premises and maintaining cleanliness to refresh the city after a hard winter.
Washington sources report Congress in a muddle over the anti race track bill. Supporters accuse racing friends in the Senate and House districts of juggled language to block Washington's bid to close Benning. The rider on betting remains but the road widening provision shifts. If Speaker Cannon enforces committee rules, the bill may return to the House district committee and die this session.
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota and C. G. Schultz arrived in Lindsborg to speak at the Messiah festival hosted by Bethany College. He praised the town as a major Swedish settlement and noted Bethany’s annual musical event attracts thousands.
April 18 results show H. M. Cake winning the Republican nomination for United States senator, defeating Charles W. Fulton while incumbent W. R. Ellis tops ex Governor T. T. Geer and George S. Sheperd for the Second district representative seat. W. C. Hawley and Robert S. Bean also feature in the slate as district and Supreme Court nominees amid a bitter Oregon primary season.
Francis J. Heney figures prominently in the senatorship campaign, opposing William S. Fulton whom Heney assails for alleged misconduct in his current office. The former prosecutor's sharp critique underscores a bitter contest shaping the race.
The Merchants and Manufacturers Association retail trade committee will host a meeting with the Horse Show association directors to revive the show. FE L Howe says merchants will cooperate, boosting hopes for a fall event after last year's absence.
The President sent the nomination to the Senate for Lawrence O. Murray to be comptroller of the currency with the signatory approval. The item notes the Kansas City related references and mentions a trial bottle advertisement for a pain remedy.
Jennie Fisher is identified by jewelry found on her drowned body recovered near Holmes Street after a motor boat accident at the river crossing west of Hannibal bridge. Her husband M. E. Fisher, manager of New System Tower Supply, became hysterical on the bank as investigators continued a week long search with divers and rewards offered.
Paris reports Mme Anna Gould, ex-wife of Count Castellane, wed Prince Helie de Sagan in secrecy in a town on the eastern frontier. The note says the wedding was celebrated secretly and that Gould plans to sever ties with the past, including selling her Bordeaux wine cellar stock valued at $16,000.
Governor Folk announces a weeklong senatorial campaign tour starting in St. Joseph's Tootle's Opera House. Dates listed include St Oaegis April 24, Chillicothe April 25, Rolla April 21, Lebanon April 28, Galena April 20, Aurora April 29, Cassville April 30, Monett April 30, Neosho May 1, Oplin May 1, Lamar May 2, Nevada May 2, with multiple 8 p m and 2 p m start times across towns.
A heavy midnight wind swept Independence causing several buildings to lift from foundations and relocate. A large Osage window glass factory roof was torn off, Western Window Glass factory walls were ripped away, and a hack en route to the station overturned. Rain damaged gardens and windows as uprooted trees scattered debris. no serious injuries reported.
A storm of protest grows in Grance New Jersey over a Sunday blue law prohibiting sale or delivery of anything beyond bare necessities. Residents are mounting a large petition to persuade Mayor Cardwell to veto the measure.
George Wilderman living over a saloon in East Marietta awoke to a cash register robbery. Afraid to shoot he dropped a flat iron on the intruder's head, fracturing the skull. The robber, identified as Robert M. Savage of McConnelsville, is in a dangerous condition.
San Francisco reports reveal Maud Allan the London danseuse is Maud Durant of San Francisco sister of Theodore Durant who was hanged for the Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams murder thirteen years ago a letter to a Polytechnic school friend hints at details from the Palace Theatre saga.
Seneca Kas April 18 James Lally died in Nemaha county jail at 5 AM after a fire. He faced a district court trial next Monday on the charge of murdering Herbert Jordan. Sheriff Dennis and his wife heard noises and investigated. The jail occupant was alone, and details of the fire come from surrounding circumstances and a few words spoken by Lally.
The mystery surrounding the renowned dancer ends as she discloses her identity, previously known only as an American singer of international acclaim. Her new public disclosure confirms her nationality and personal background.
Don M. Dickinson former Postmaster General and Detroit lawyer, went to a Flint sanitarium with his family to recover from a nervous breakdown that began six months ago. He is 62, has served as Democratic national committee member, cabinet member, and has held roles in arbitration and U S commissions. He remains connected with banks and clubs in Detroit and New York.
A severe wind and rainstorm swept Fort Worth and nearby towns. Fort Worth nearly shut rail service as tracks and bridges failed and wires failed nationwide. Cleburne was hit hardest with flooding and a wrecked circus causing multiple injuries and about $12,000 in losses.
The body of Bernard Warkentin of Newton Kansas was shipped from here to New York aboard the Koen Albert. He was accidentally shot and killed by a Syrian in a railroad train near Damascus more than two weeks ago. The death was witnessed by his widow and son.
In a Seneca jail, inmate Sally Lally died after an overturned oil heater ignited bedding. He had been restless and drinking little ahead of a trial for Herbert Jordan’s murder on Main Street. Authorities note cold conditions and prior access to oil. his attorney disputes suicide. A potential inquest may be held.
Word from the pursuing posse is lacking as heavy rains and overflowed streams hinder communication in Cuauraugua Kas. The bank robbers who held up the Kanaas bank yesterday are still believed to be in the area, with authorities pursuing along the Oklahoma line. John Emerson Roberts is noted in a related Shubert mission charge.
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