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Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

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Jewelry Stolen From Mrs. Kolker at Sexton Hotel

after a Barker stock company show at the Shubert theater Henry Kolker and his wife dined at the Sexton hotel cafe leaving a large handbag containing $1,000 in bills and about $3,500 in jewelry. the bag vanished from the dining room and a negro waiter employed at the hotel is missing with the boodle bag jewelry and money. detectives assigned to the case.

Barker Stock Company Shubert Theater Henry Kolker Crichton Sexton Hotel Mrs. Kolker Mr. Kolker J. H. Andrews Andrews Bertha Kalich Marta F S Company

Wholesale Grocers Meet In Kansas City

Missouri River Wholesale Grocers Association directors gathered at the Commercial club to discuss Hepburn amendment changes to the Sherman act. Members hail from Kansas City Omaha St. Joseph Leavenworth and Atchison and out of town guests will dine tonight at Knife and Fork club hosted by F C Johnson. C H Pickens of Omaha Navigation Company attends the meeting. the firm promotes Missouri River freight navigation but owns no boats.

Missouri River Wholesale Grocers’ Association Commercial Club Kansas City Omaha St. Joseph Leavenworth Atchison F. C Johnson Knife and Fork Club C. H. Pickens Omaha Navigation Company Navigation Company Missouri River

Main Street Viaduct Plans Advance

The Commercial Improvement company will start work on the Main Street viaduct within sixty days. Funds are subscribed and plans sent to Chicago for railroad officials to review. Architect Jarvis Hunt notes laws will be examined once B L Inchell, terminal company chair, returns.

Main Street Chicago Jarvis Hunt B. L. Inchell Terminal Company

Police vow arrests to protect gardens from loose animals

Kansas City authorities, led by Chief David Bowden, announce arrests of owners whose animals run loose in the city to shield property owners growing gardens. Citizens suffering crop damage urged to report and name animal owners.

Kansan City Kas David Bowden Kansas City

Thunderstorm Tonight Then Cooler Weather Ahead

The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with a likely thunderstorm tonight followed by cooler and cloudy weather tomorrow. A wide area shows low barometer readings and high temperatures, with rain across the West and central states and Des Moines reporting the heaviest rainfall at 1.18 inches.

Miles City Mont Rocky Mountains Oklahoma Missouri Iowa Des Moines

Armour sells 229 acres for country homes west of Kansas City

Charles W. Armour sold 229 acres lying west of the state line and south of Fifty-sixth street for 75000. A syndicate including H. F. Hall J. C. Nichols Frank G. Crowell and N. J. Simonds bought the tract. Nichols arranged the deal in the New York Life building as part of developing a high class residence district.

Charles W. Armour Packer State Line Fifty-sixth Street H. F. Hall J. C. Nichols Frank G. Crowell N. J. Simonds Kansas City Country Club Hugh C. Ward Hay Southwest Boulevard K. B. Armour Seventy-third Street Oak Street Armours New York Life Building

Streets Superintendent to Present City Expenditure Report

W E Griffin will submit a detailed two year expenditure report to the New Public Works Board tomorrow. It covers April 1906 to April 1908 with total street care spending at 165 336 12 and payroll 141 965 55. Refuse hauled 154 523 tons from 79 243 loads. broom costs 53 70.

Board of Public Works W. E. Griffin

Evans to Lead New Security National Bank

Henry M. Evans is chosen president of the Security National bank to be organized by F. D. Anderson and associates. R. A H. Williams becomes active vice president. officers to be elected next week. The bank will operate from United States & Mexican Trust company buildings at Tenth street and Baltimore avenue. Evans previously served as vice president of the Central National bank, also linked to Anderson.

Henry M. Evans Security National Bank R. A H. Williams Board of Public Works F. D. Anderson United States & Mexican Trust Company Tenth Street Baltimore Avenue Evans Central National Bank Anderson

Drive-By Speeding Case Hits Grand Avenue

Dr Theodore S Blakesley was charged with speeding on Grand avenue yesterday afternoon. Witness Thomas Keys testified he saw him pass at twenty miles an hour over the limit. The judge announced a 100 dollar fine, with 90 dollars stayed on the books for future offenses.

Theodore S. Blakesley Grand Avenue Thomas Keys Hogan Twelfth Street Dr. Blakesley Kyle

TWO DAMAGE SUITS ON TRIAL AGAINST METROPOLITAN RAILWAY

Two damage suits against the Metropolitan Street Railway opened in circuit court. Mrs. Mary L. Engleman seeks 4000 for injuries after a February 10 1906 Seventeenth street collision. Mrs. Meda Schmidt seeks 5000 for a March 29 1906 Ninth and Wyoming stair fall causing an ankle fracture.

Metropolitan Street Railway Company Mary L. Engleman East Eighteenth Street Judge Brumback Seventeenth

Mayor Jones Urges Early Street Improvements

Llewellyn Jones the mayor of Independ ence urges the city council to begin street improvements for the coming season at once. He opposes starting late in summer and finishing in winter or carrying work over into the next year.

Toledo Takes Opening Battle as Mudhens Beat Blues 8 7

The Toledo Mudhens defeated the Blues 8 to 7 in the season opener at home. Goodwin pitched well early before tiring in the later innings, while Gillen struggled in relief, and Toledo capitalized on an error by Kitson in the fourth. About 2,500 fans watched the first outdoor game of the campaign under clear skies.

Totedo Blues Goodwin Kitson Clyde Gillen Monte Cross Raw Toledo Wood Cross Hill Hugh Columbus Milwaukee Sullivan Armour Krueger Paul Krueger Kansas City Beckley Brashear Kerwin McCarthy Hopkins Smoot Armbruster Lister Land Goodwin and Sullivan Gillen and Land Vampire Owens

Marks Plans to Sell Bankers' Trust Assets in Bulk

Thomas R. Marks, fresh from Chicago and Lafayette, Ind., petitions the court to approve a bulk sale of Bankers' Trust assets. He expects to pay depositors 40 percent or more, saying full payout is impossible. Asset list includes claims against Merchants' Refrigerating, Williamsville Greenville & St. Louis RR, Kansas lighting and gas firms, Baltimore Investment, and related entities.

Thomas R. Marks Chicago Lafayette Ind Bankers’ Trust Company Marks Merchants Williamsville, Greenville & St. Louis Railroad Kansas Lighting and Gas Companies

Lynching of Joseph Simpson at Skidoo Cal

In Skidoo California on April 23 a mob hanged Joseph Simpson who had shot and killed James Arnold the prior Sunday. The event occurred early this morning as part of a mob action in the town.

California Los Ancetes Cal Joseph Simpson James Arnold Skidoo iCal

Illinois Supreme Court Rules Local Option Law Constitutional

The Illinois Supreme Court today upheld the prohibitory statute in the Mc Bride case, ruling the local option law passed last year is constitutional. The decision confirms the legality of the new local option framework.

Illinois Supreme Court Sprinckeip Supreme Court McBride

Free-for-all in court ends with verdict and brawl

In Justice Remley s court Isaac Ungerlieder sues J A Taylor over 7000 pounds short potatoes. A telegram dispute triggers a melee as attorney Nicholas Spielberg and James M Rader clash amid blows from Frank B Blair and a constable. Jury returns $75 to plaintiff. judge frees all combatants.

Theodore Remley Isaac Ungerlieder Kansas City J. A. Taylor California Taylor Frank B. Blair Nicholas Spielberg Ungerlieder James M. Rader Endant Roy Casey Blair Spielberg Justice Remley

Purdy Named for Senate Consideration by President

Official notice from Judge Lochren’s office in Washington reports the President will send Milton D. Purdy's name to the Senate for confirmation. The White House announcement was made today.

Washington White House Senate Milton D. Purdy

Milton PD Purdy Trust Buster to Be a Judge

Milton police chief Purdy, dubbed the trust buster, is slated to become a judge. Community officials note his aggressive stance against monopolies and fraud. The appointment underscores a shift in local governance and legal reform efforts.

Milton PD. Purdy Buster

Purdy Named Acting Judge In Place Of Retired Lochren

United States judge in Minneapolis replaces Judge Lochren on retirement. Since July 1905 Purdy has led in the Justice Department handling Sherman act and interstate commerce cases. He argued major government wins before the Supreme Court including Great Northern and Armour Packing cases. Purdy helped establish key interstate commerce principles and investigated the Brownsville riots and the Roosevelt related dismissal of negro soldiers.

Mr. Purdy William A. Day Department of Justice Jall United States Supreme Court Great Northern Railway Company Armour Packing Company United States Brownsville Roosevelt Purdy

Bryan Will Get the Benefit as Traction Probes Surface

Bryan supporters view New York Traction Company disclosures as corroborating his Mississippi claim that funds were used to defeat him for the nomination. Virginia Democrats resist Bryan while Congress opposition cites his poor running qualities.

Washington Bryan New York Traction Company Mississippi Thomas F. Ryan Virginia New York

Reopening Tennessee Steamboat Service Nears Start

Directors of the boat line to meet tomorrow night to finalize work for rerouting the Tennessee steamboat service between Kansas City and St. Louis. William H. Thompson, who commanded the Tennessee last season, is reappointed and assembling a crew in St. Louis. New wharfboat privileges and clerical arrangements will be decided at the meeting.

Boat Line Company Kansas City St. Louis William H. Thompson Tennessee

Cleveland's Nephew Sentenced in Bridge Trust Case

William N. Cleveland nephew of Grover Cleveland and partner in Huston and Cleveland Columbus was fined 500 and ordered to five days in jail by Judge Wail in Lima for acting as a Bridge trust agent. City Club luncheon features Mayor Crittenden and R L Gregory addressing urban issues.

Torrvo William N. Cleveland Grover Cleveland Huston

Police and Justice Feud Over Warrants in Casey Lyngar Affair

Kansas City police refuse to serve warrants issued by justices of the peace following a clash between constable Roy Casey and city detective J F Lyngar. Chief Ahern blames idle constables. deputies say the law allows only the chief to authorize arrests. The feud arises after Casey blocked a prior arrest near Ninth and Main.

Ahern Justices of the Peace Police Department of Kansas City Charles Mitchell Festus O. Miller Mitchell Daniel Ahern Courts of Justices of the Peace Justice Jay M. Lee Roy Casey J. F. Lyngar Casey Theodore Remley Lyngar Ninth Main Streets Ferd

Taft Favored by Eighth District Republicans

The Eighth congressional district GOP met in Camden and nominated P. H. Thrasher for Congress with Roosevelt indorsed and Taft for president, H. Clay Evans for vice president. Delegates C. H. Cowles and L. C. Wagoner were instructed to vote for Taft at Chicago.

Nasaville Eighth Congressional District Camden P. H. Thrasher Congress Roosevelt Taft H. Clay Evans Washington Frank H. Hitchcock Taylorsville N. C C. H. Cowles L. C. Wagoner Chicago

Alienation suit filed for $100000 damages in circuit court

Edward J. Richards president of the Ginger club and former owner of The Lid sues J. C. Hames president of Humes Crockery at 1008 Walnut for $100000 alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. Dr V W Mather is dangerously ill at 2657 Independence Avenue requiring an operation tonight.

Edward J. Richards Ginger Club J. C. Hames Humes Crockery Company Walnut Street Richards V. W. Mather Independence Avenue

Warner Postpones Speech On Brownsville Affair

Senator Warner announced he would resume remarks on the Brownsville affair next Monday. Mayor Crittenden called a special council meeting for tomorrow to address the matter.

Warner Washington Brownsville Crittenden

Bucket shop bill passes assembly heads to governor

The New York senate bill making bucket shops a felony was approved by a party-line vote in the assembly and sent to Governor Hughes for action in Albany on April 23.

New York Hughes Albany N. Y Senate Assembly

Cleveland Advised Not to Move From Lakewood Hotel

Grover Cleveland remains at the Lakewood hotel under care of Dr. Gaudenier and Dr. Bryant after the hotel’s season ended. Mrs. Cleveland, who briefly traveled to Princeton, later returned to Lakewood amid questions about the ex-president’s health. Doctors say his condition is not grave and he may return to Princeton soon.

Lakewood N J Grover Cleveland Cleveland Princeton Princeton Junction Gaudenier Joseph D. Bryant New York Mr. Cleveland Bryant

Catholic Convert Expelled In Wisconsin Episcopal Church

The Rev. Father Russell J. Wilbur, formerly ex archdeacon of Fon du Lac and ex deacon of Chicago, was deposed from the Episcopal church today by Bishop Charles Chapman Grafton in Fon du Lac Cathedral. Grafton said the rapid action aimed to prevent any chance of Wilbur returning.

Fon du Lac Wis Russell J. Wilbur St. Louis Chicago Episcopal Church Charles Chapman Grafton

Tolstoi on the Future Life Dream and Awakening

The article reports Count Tolstoi stating that earthly life is a dream and death is a true awakening. He says he will be happy in dying and enter a more real world, describing death in youth as waking before full sleep and in old age as waking after a good sleep.

Robbers Hold Up a Club in Hot Springs

Four masked men burst into the Indiana club on Central avenue early today in Hot Springs Arkansas. They forced occupants against the wall and robbed the club of a large sum, estimated between 5000 and 10000 dollars, then locked guests in a room and fled. House detectives were employed to deter interference with member amusements.

Arx Indiana Club Central Avenue

Missouri Woman A Slayer Vic Hale Kills Sister in Law

Miss Victoria Hale shot and killed her sister in law Maude Hale near Boydsville Callaway county early this morning. The Hales live on a family farm. estate settlement disputes are tied to the motive. Maude Hale, 25, daughter of David and Mrs Hareau, was prominent locally. The report also notes a separate nomination of Robert H. Bryson as Indianapolis postmaster.

Comumura Victoria Hale Maude Hale Boydsville Callaway County Miss Hale Viola Hale Marion Hale John Hale Hales Hale David Hareau Calaver County

Bryan Is Sure Of Illinois Delegates For Bryan In Illinois

Democratic state convention convened with pro Bryan sentiment and bound delegates ready to support him. Johnson faction circulated literature but failed to derail Bryan momentum. Sessions named committee members while personal liberty plank sparks debate. Governors candidates Pattison Lewis and McGoorty active with headquarters. Eight at large Denver delegates elected including Sullivan Kern Boggs Hunter Alsachuler Pindell Dunne Ridgely.

Strincreip Bryan Johnson Free P. Morris Resolutions Committee Douglas Pattison Freeport James Hamilton Lewis John P. McGoorty Chicago Denver Roger C. Sullivan Fred J. Kern Carroll Boggs Andrew F. Hunter Samuel Alsachuler Harry M. Pindell Edward F. Dunne Frederick M. Ridgely

Kansas Bryan Clubs to Meet in Salina

Plans announced for a convention of the Kansas State Federation of Democratic clubs to be held in Salina on Monday May 18. Each Bryan club in Kansas will send representatives with ex Senator T. M. Patterson of Colorado as principal speaker.

Salna Kas Kansas State Federation of Democratic Clubs Bryan Kansas T. M. Patterson Colorado

D A R Elects Vice Presidents General at White House

The Daughters of the American Revolution held its continental congress in Washington on election day. Ten vice presidents general were chosen along with an elector and a business manager for the official publication. Candidates included Mrs Ira Hobart Evans of Texas and Mrs Dayton W Bushnell of Iowa, as well as Mrs William E Stanley of Wichita Kansas.

Washington Continental Congress National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Roosevelt White House Donald Mclean Ira Hobart Evans Texas Dlayton W. Bushnell Iowa William E. Stanley Wichita Kas

Mrs. W. E. Stanley Seen as Possible D. A. B. Honors

Mrs. W. E. Stanley of Wichita may receive the D. A. B. honors. The result hinges on tonight's session if ballot counting is finished in time.

W. E. Stanley Wichita D. A. BR

Massachusetts Senator as possible permanent convention chair

Washington April 23. Republican leaders at the capitol weigh the risk of friction among rival nomination aspirants as they study the convention plan in Chicago. A strong effort is reported to secure the Massachusetts senator for permanent chairmanship, with friends calling him a compromising figure favorable to several potential nominees. The senator gives no public opinion on the matter, and it remains at a tentative stage.

Washington Capitol Realizig Chiesa Senatore Massachusetts Tome

Woman found with throat cut in rural Kansas

A Kansas woman was found in bed with her throat cut by her husband, A C White, a grocery clerk, who discovered her at about 10 am. She wore night attire and was severely wounded. doctors say recovery remains hopeful despite the grave injury. The incident occurred near Americus, Kansas, on April 23.

Americus, Kas A. C White Wis

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