National Corn Show Proposed for Elm Ridge in Kansas City
Thomas D Hubbard of Kimball Kansas urges Kansas City to host the National Corn exposition in 1909 alongside the Elm Ridge fair and American Royal events. He argues the location is ideal for a combined agricultural show to boost city prosperity. A special Elm Ridge committee will build switch tracks from Dodson to Elm Ridge to streamline stock and exhibit delivery, with another meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ ‘and Merchants’ Association
Kansas City
Elm Ridge
Thomas D. Hubbard
Kimball, Kas
J. A. Runyan
The
and Merchants’ Associae
Omaha
Chicago
Kan-e City
Ely
American Royal Livestock Show
Manufacturers’ and Merchants’ Association
Dodson
Fleet Under Way Again This Time to Antipodes
The American battle fleet sails from Hampton Roads heading north along the California coast. Nine hours to Los Angeles area, with sixteen ships dropping anchor at San Pedro for an overnight stay. The fleet will split into four divisions for visits to Long Beach Santa Monica Redondo, then San Pedro, Santa Barbara Port Harford Monterey Santa Cruz and the Golden Gate. After twelve days in San Francisco it proceeds to Puget Sound for Seattle and Tacoma visits. Half the ships dock at Bremerton, others return to San Francisco for repairs. The fleet reassembles July 3 and sails July 7 toward Honolulu then Australia the Philippines Japan China the Suez and New York.
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San Disco
Cay
Hampton Roads
Antipodes
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Santa Monica
Redondo
California
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Port Harford
Monterey
Santa Cruz
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Seattle
Tacoma
Bremerton
Honolulu
Australia
Philippines
Japan
China
Suez Canal
New York
Texans Unable to Out Talk Missourians on the Primary Law
In Conumera Missouri on April 18 the University of Missouri won a debate against the University of Texas over a primary election proposal. Missouri’s R. A. Smith and W. Woodruff defended the negative while Texas debaters B. L. Agerton and E. M. Fahey argued for the measure. Judges included John E. Swanger John A. Knott and Rush C. Lake.
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Conumera
University of Missouri
University of Texas
Missouri
R. A. Smith
Vivian
S. D
W. Woodruff
Warrensburg
Texas
B. L. Agerton
E. M. Fahey
John E. Swanger
John A. Knott
Rush C. Lake
Czar Steps to Prepare as Turkey Mobilizes on Frontier
Lieutenant General Mistchenko, governor general of Tiflis, has gone to the Kars district to supervise precautionary measures along the Turkish frontier. Rumors say mobilization by Turkey alarms residents of Tiflis, though officials claim Turkish moves are not aimed at Russia.
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Mistchenko
Tiflis
Kars
Russia
BAEHR FILES 4 BOND FOR OFFICE
W J Baehr city treasurer elect filed a $100000 bond through Empire State Surety of New York via local agent R C Woodworth. Oath of office administered to C B Hayes M J O'Hearn aldermen elect and John Wirthman C Wirthman of the upper.
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W. J. Baehr
Empire State Surety Company of
New York
R. C. Woodworth
Whem
C. B. Hayes
M. J. O'Hearn
John Itsworth C. Wirthman
Cincinnati Mason Dead at 78 After Lingering Illness
Henry C. Urnock secretary treasurer of the Little Miami railroad and ex United States marshal dies at his Cincinnati home after a lingering illness aged 78. He was president of the National Insurance Company and held multiple public positions in the city.
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Cincinnati
Henry C. Urnock
Little Miami Railroad
United States
Supreme Council
National Insurance Company
Twoef a Kind and a Fluffy Easter Rabbit Tale
A playful exchange between a rabbit and a Teddy bear unfolds as they tease the child about origins of adoration and playmate status. The scene shifts to a public note: Judge G. Burton, commander-in-chief of wife G. A. Ry, travels to Fort Scott, Kansas, for a G A R meeting tonight.
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G. Burton
Fort Scott
G. A. Ry
Kas
Alg
G. A
Saloon openings spark tension amid Chester strike
Commander of State Police reports order in city during street car strike but anger at Mayor Johnson’s decision to permit saloons to reopen. Deputy Lumb criticizes the move as dangerous, fearing riots and calling for police obedience or possible withdrawal by Governor Stuart. Traction service resumes cautiously with one car guarded to the Delaware line. public hooting noted along the route.
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Cuester
Traction Company
Wilmington
Del
Delaware State Line
Johnson
Lumb
Chester
Stuart
Papa Labonnard in English by Henry E. Dixey
Henry E. Dixey presented the French comedy Papa Labonnard in an English adaptation by Kate Jordan Iva Merlyn and C. A. De Lima at Watersbury Conn on April 18. Dixey's broad comedic performance in the title role drew five curtain calls after a dramatic third act denunciation of his son.
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Dixey
Novelli
Human Bones Found in Furnace at Crucible Steel Plant
In Prrrspurc Pennsylvania on April 18 the white bones of a man were found in a furnace at Crucible Steel. No workers are reported missing and authorities believe a despondent person may have taken his own life during a crew change at daybreak. Also noted is the Cockrell Harvesting Co of New Orleans moving its headquarters to Kansas City to manufacture the first allotment of mechanical sugar cane harvesters, led by F. M. Cockrell Jr.
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Prrrspurc
Crucible Steel Company
Cockrell Harvesting Company of
New Orleans
Kansasity
New Commerce Building
Kansas City
F. M.cockrell, Jr
Francis M. Cockrell
United States
Missouri
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Wonderful Embroidery Values From Eastern Manufacturer
A Kansas City read on factory imports offers 44-inch Check and Stripe Suitings 42-inch Mixed Vieuna 50-inch Colored and Black Panama 44-inch Black Twine Voile. Purchases bring dress goods at 59c per yard with potential 79c to 1.50 price range in other cities.
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Kansas City
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Europe
America
Pat Otte
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
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Grand ‘Aventis
St. Gall
Switzerland
New York City
Batiste
Grand Avenue
WUTC
Mies Beth
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Sunuy
Drayer
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Madras
Sunary
Shayen
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