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Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

Page

4

Porterfield to Try All Theater Cases in Jackson County

Judge Porterfield transfers theater related indictments to Division 2. he endorses the mandate to elect cases for trial first to best serve justice. He commends Porterfield for following statute and decisions, aiming to ensure fair trials and respect for Sabbath, grand jury authority, and courtroom dignity.

Supreme Court Andamus Porterfield Criminal Court Jackson County Cur Bar Association Wofford Grand Jury Petit Jury Petit

Shakespeare Day Marked With Partial School Plan

Thursday will mark the 349th anniversary of William Shakespeare s birth with discussions of observing the day in Kansas City schools. J M Greenwood says readings from the Bard would benefit students though no formal plans exist yet. Shakespeare was born April 23 1564 in Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire England.

William Shakespeare Kansas City Shakespeare J. M. Greenwood Stratford-on-Avon Warwickshire England

Three Navy Deserters Caught by U S Marshals

Three U S navy deserters were arrested by deputy marshals D W E Mansfield, E R Stokes, and Jay Westly Lynch in Kansas City Mo and Denver Col. The men will be sent to Norfolk Virginia for court martial and future punishment.

Norfolk, Va United States Navy United States D. W. E. Mansfield Oak Street E. R. Stokes North Sixth Street Kansas City Kas Jay Westly Lynch Denver Norfolk DRS. Thornton & Minor

New Argentine Postoffice to Rise in $10,000 Brick Building

The Argentine post office will occupy a three story brick building costing $10,000 to be erected by A. B. Smith. Location is on Metropolitan avenue between north and Fifth Street. The second floor will house likely space for Masons and other services.

A. B. Smith Metropolitan Avenue Eorth Fifth Super Ae Astral Kansas City Kas Masons

Fairmount Park to Open Under New Manager Bert Young

Bert Young of the New York Hippodrome arrived in Kansas City to prepare Fairmount Park for the season. Preparations include several new features and the park will open on May 10 with Young as manager.

Bert Young New York

Senate pensions bill moves to carry 162 million dollars

Washington April 20 The Senate committee on pensions nearly finished consideration of the pension appropriation bill. It will carry about 162 million dollars, an increase of 12 million over the House bill to implement the widows pension act. The House bill was amended to remove plans to abolish pension agencies and to consolidate agency work under the bureau in Washington.

Washington Senate Committee On Pensions

Visitors' Gallery Reopens at New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange gallery, closed for over two months amid fears of intruders, was temporarily opened for sixty Japanese tourists on a world trip who viewed the proceedings for about thirty minutes. Also reported: Russian General Linovitch in Manchuria remains critical with pneumonia as doctors fear for his recovery.

New York New York Stock Exchange Tineyiteh St. Peterssure Linovitch Nicholas Manchuria

Lawrence County Feud Turns Fatal in Missouri

Aurora Missouri April 20 Arthur Spillman 18 is dead from wounds after a confrontation with Flory Vineyard on a public road. The Spillman and Vineyard families have long been enemies. Vineyard and his father William were arrested and jailed by Sheriff Goodman following the ante mortem statement.

Aurora Arthur Spillman Lawrence County Flory Vineyard Spillman Vineyard Young Spillman Young Vineyard William Goodman

Express Company Declares $2 Dividend for Half Year

The United States Express company directors today declared a semi annual dividend of two dollars a share payable May 15. The payment marks a reduction of one dollar from the November disbursement and a return to the prior level.

New York United States Express Company

Faust Spaghetti Pudding and Free Recipe Book Offer

Advertises Faust Brand Spaghetti highlighting its flavor health benefits and easy recipes in a free book titled Spaghetti and Some of its Uses. Encourages readers to request the book then try a Faust Spaghetti Pudding. Claims premium quality durum wheat and air tight packaging from Maull Brothers St Louis MO.

Maull Brothers ST. Louis

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