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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1908

Page

14

Agamemnon to Be Staged at Emporia College

The College of Emporia in Emporia Kansas will present the Greek tragedy Agamemnon by Aeschylus. The first performance is scheduled for Saturday afternoon as a free event for members of the Classical Association of Kansas and Western Missouri.

College OF Emporia Agamemnon Emporia, Kas Aeschylus Classical Association of Kansas Western Missouri Austin Chapel Richard Green Moulton University of Chicago Emporia Harvard Harvard Graduate Magazine Piast Athens B.C Argos Troy Artemis Iphigenia Aegisthus Clytemnestra Emnon Ralla Clicone S.c

Emporia College to Stage Agamemnon Scene

MISS MARGERY HAYNES will perform as Cassandra with a Friday and Saturday Emporia presentation and a Tuesday night public show at Austin chapel. The English Goodwin translation and Plumptre choruses will be used. scenery by Charles Nicholas. The college, a synodical Presbyterian school, aims for high production standards though from a small school.

Emporia Austin Chapel William W. Goodwin Plumptre Agamemnon Rolla A Clyme John R. Wilkie Wilkie College of Emporia Synodical School The Presbyterian Church of Kansas Charles Nicholas

Democrat Since 62 for Taft Says J H Simms

Lone Jack resident J H Simms writes to The Star praising the paper and explaining his long Democratic voting history but announcing support for Taft for President for “good reasons.” He says he hopes The Star stays strong and stands against crookedness.

J. H. Simms Lone Jack, Mo Lone Jack, Mo Star Taft Ll. R. Sons

Meat prices rise across New York markets

Meat prices have climbed two cents per pound across all grades in the past week with expectations of a further three to five cents rise. Local packers warn that worsening cattle conditions may force large packers to import sheep and cattle from Argentina England and Australia. Beef prices are up three to five cents. lamb and mutton up two cents. pork prices also higher.

Illinois Iowa Chicago New York Argentine Republic England Australia

President Roosevelt Visits School for Geography Talk

President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt quietly left the White House to attend Quentin Roosevelt and Charlie Taft giving a geography and history talk at Force School. Quentin spoke for twenty minutes reviewing geography and France with few notes while Taft described a Russia trip with Secretary Taft. The president then addressed the pupils in the sixth grade.

Washington Quentin Roosevelt Charlie” Taft Force School Roosevelt White House Quentin France Russia Taft

On the Right Trail in Kansas City Fares Inquiry

Commentary argues no one outside Metropolitan knows if a 3-cent streetcar fare can be demanded or enforced. Beardsley cannot promise a reduction yet he is pledged to investigate. Metropolitan opposition is cited as proof he seeks truth. supporters say it signals proper inquiry. The piece calls for reviewing records.

Kansas City Metropolitan Beardsley Blyx Blyx Antiseptic Co Public Utilities Commission Commission Council Utilities Commission

A Knight for a Day Opens at Willis Wood Theater Tonight

The Willis Wood theater tonight presents A Knight for a Day a comic opera from Chicago with Eddie Redway in the lead and Miss Elsie Herbert in support for a three night engagement plus a Saturday matinee. The article notes the show has enjoyed a long Chicago run and promises a lively musical comedy experience.

Willis Wood Theater Chicago Eddie Redway Gingerbread Man Elsie Herbert

Career of a Bushel of Corn and Folklore Snippets

A column reflects on the fate of a bushel of corn yielding whisky for tax, farmer's cut, and governance. It mingles this with brief notes of elephants roaming Georgia, their escape from Live Oak, and officials’ efforts to deter shooting. Also includes quips from Washington Evening Star about finance and practicality.

A. Minn United States N. Cons Atlanta Constitution Watposta White Springs van Amberg Live Oak Fla Dampier Sheriff Passmore Valdosta Washington Evening Star Practical The Mr. Dustin Stax

Fire Rips Through Kentucky Tobacco Warehouse Area

A Covington and Winchester Kentucky fire destroyed the leaf tobacco warehouse of T. S. Hamilton & Co causing about 150000 dollars in losses. Five residences and a saloon burned as well with fire believed incendiary. An appeal for aid went to Richmond and equipment came from that city.

Covincon T. S. Hamilton & Co Winchester Richmond

Black Hand Threat Targets Kansan Banker

Corryville police investigated an unsigned letter sent to Charles T. Carpenter vice president of the Condon National Bank warning him to surrender 300 dollars on demand. Carpenter called the threat bluff saying similar letters followed a Dalton raid produced no action. The missive warned against detectives and threatened bombings of the bank and home if payment was not made.

Corryville Kas Charles T. Carpenter Condon National Bank Carpenter Dalton Mr. Carpenter

Holland Money Flows Into U S Cement Industry

J. P. Mottu of Norfolk says Holland investors are buying across the United States. He visits Kansas City to discuss reorganizing the Southwestern Portland Cement Co and notes Holland funds helped build the Kansas City Southern railroad and hold stake in the Steel Trust. He cites Holland activity in Port Arthur and Virginia coal mines.

Holland United States J. P. Andre Mottu Norfolk Mott Kansas City Walton H. Holmes Pioneer Trust Company Southwestern Portland Cement Company Mr. Mottu Kansas City Southern Railroad Port Arthur Virginia Steel Trust

New Honeymoon for Brokaws After Jealousy Strife

The New Yorkers report W Gould Brokaw and wife plan a European honeymoon after reconciliation. Mrs. Brokaw, recently from a sanitarium, reportedly recovered from typhoid fever and renewed affection with her husband. Mrs. and Mrs. James Blair praised for mediating the reunion.

New York W. Gould Brokaw Europe James Blair Mr. Brokaw

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