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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1908

Page

2

Viscounts de Vaux Visit From New York on Long-Delayed Love Match

Hackensack residents recount the marriage of Noel de Vaux to Helen Tracey as a love match despite nobility. Viscount de Vaux, a French official, and his wife arrive for a two to three week stay, with Tracey unaware of his title until after the wedding. Delia O Callahan seeks to use stage name Trixie Friganza after court approval.

York Savoy Rench de Vaux Viscountess Vaux Helen Tracey Lackensack N. J Viscount de Vaux Marquis de Marshal Court de Vaux Corsica France Tracey Faux Hacke Noel de Vaux Noel Baron Paris Trome Friganza Delia O'Callahan Trixie Fria Mabel Hite Quaker City Felix Isman Gus Edwards Edward E. Pidgeon James J. Morton Pony Corps Rice Weimers Vallambrosa

Death of Mrs Hobbs on Raytown Road Near Independence

Mrs Mary Hobbs age 64 dies at home on Raytown road four miles south of Independence from pneumonia. She leaves husband Gregg Hobbs and two children Dr W W Hobbs of Blue Springs and Mrs Bessie Redford of Raytown. Funeral at Young's chapel tomorrow morning with burial in Independence cemetery.

Mary Hobbe Mary S. Hobbs Raytown Road Independence Gregg Hobbs W. W. Hobbs Blue Springs Bessie Redford Raytown Young's Chapel

Daniel Chester French Visits Chicago Dinner Event

Daniel Chester French the sculptor was a guest at a dinner in Chicago. The report notes his presence and mentions a chat about his work during a Country Club gathering with local hosts.

Deniel Chester French Chicago Daniel Chester French Mr.rench

The Stolen Locket Play At Midland Banquet Room

Mercy hospital fund event tonight features The Stolen Locket of Dana Hall by a Kansas City writer. Cast includes Miss Kate Summerson, Miss Anna Summerson, Miss Corinne Dean, Miss Marion Cookson, Miss Nell Neal, Miss Elsa Bracklein, Miss Ida Bracklein, Miss Dorothy Baldwin.

Midland Hotel Mercy Hospital Dana Hall Kansas City Kate Anna Summerson Corinne Dean Marion Cookson Nell Neal Elsa Ida Bracklein Dorothy Baldwin

Humes Defiant in $100000 Alienation Case Over Postcards

John C. Humes president of Humes Crockery admits sending 300 postcards to Mrs. Richards and others while in Europe, denying alleged 500 cards. He explains nickname names and a postcard album, while stating he will fight the suit. Depositions set for next week.

John C. Humes Humes Crockery Company E. J. Richards Ginger Club Richards Kansas City Humes Dot Pet

Brief City News Highlights From Kansas City

Visitors include Dr George W Frank of Los Angeles and H H Anderson president of Gazebo State bank in Oklahoma. Local officials Joseph D Elliff and Elihu Waight are noted, with civil matters Mary Walker seeking divorce and deaths of Elihu Waight and Winifred De Merritt. Police fined milkmen Wescott and Sisson for butter fat deficiency.

George W. Frank Los Angeles W. A. Masters Wichita Kansas City H. H. Anderson Gazebo State Bank George W. Graham State Am Aileen Joseph D. Elliff Columbia E. B. Houghton Corralitos Mexico Mary Walker Fred Walker Argeonante County Blanche B. Cox Salvation Army Ottawa Kas Elihu Waight Grand Avenue East Seventeenth Street John M. Cameron Erie Great Western Oil Refining Company Mary C. Nicol W. F. Nicol Winifred de Merritt John BE. de Merritt East Twentythird Street de Merritt Coal and Lime Company Supreme End High Court

Storm death toll climbs in Gulf states after sweeping tornado

A devastating storm across Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Tennessee leaves hundreds feared dead and many injured. Purvis Mississippi Amite La and Albertville Alabama report the worst damage as trains crawl out bearing the wounded and telegraph lines fail.

New Orleans Gulf States Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Georgia Alamo Purvis Miss McCallum Amite McLaurin Winchester Albertville Ala Richland Lamourie Wingate New Augusta Columbus Felix Rumpf Atlanta Griffin Associated Press Binmineham Alabama Jergen Walter County Reids Cedar Creek Walker County Democrat

Twenty Die As Georgia Storm Rages In Cedartown Area

A devastating tornado between Cedartown and Cave Springs in Rome Georgia leaves twenty dead. The feature reports indicate severe loss and damage along the storm path. Arthur Kendall named probate clerk replacing Edward Winstanley who resigns as city purchasing agent under the new board of public works.

Rome Cedartown Cave Springs Arthur Kendall Wyandotte Street Pullman Union Depot Edward Winstanley Winstanley New Board of Public Works

Weather Bureau Warns Schools After Tornado Rumor

South reports suggest tornado season opened on time but Kansas City remains rarely affected. Weather observer P Connor assures no danger here since 1886. false calls to Loretto academy and schools prompted quick reminders that warnings will come from the Weather Bureau and school officials.

P. Connor Kansas City Weather Bureau Loretto Academy Loretto

Chicago Capitalists to Pipe Natural Gas to Missouri Towns

George C. Danforth of Kansas City leads Chicago capitalists planning to pipe natural gas from Pleasanton to Butler and Clinton Missouri. A 2000 acre gas land area near Pleasanton will be developed with wells and mains, with a Kansas City real estate office and local business committee assisting.

Chicago Pleasanton Butler Clinton Butter George C. Danforth Kansas City Kas Points

Weather Bureau Observations for 24 Hours Ended This Morning

Weather bureau notes Kansas City minimum 52 maximum 66 with a year earlier 34 and 45. Reports statewide lows and highs including Abilene 58 80 Boston 42 54 Chicago 54 72 New York 45 66 St Louis 68 74 and Wichita 60 68. Precipitation readings in several states. scarce in Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa. Forecasts call for generally fair cooler conditions tonight and Sunday across Kansas and surrounding regions.

Weather Bureau Washington Kansas City Missouri River Abilene Tex Boston Cairo Chicago Cincinnati Concordia Des Moines Dodge City Galveston Huron Los Angeles Moorhead Minn New Orleans New York North Platte Oklahoma City Omaha Portland Ore St. Louis San Antonio Springfield Wichita Kansas Baker Trace Dresden Fort Scott Mackaville Manhattan Osage City Nebraska Ashland Auburn Fairbury Herrington Oakdale Missouri Harrisonville Lamar Maryville Lows Alta Carroll Clarinda Sibley Davenport Atlanta Columbus Miles City Montgomery Arkansas Texas

Births Reported By Board Of Health In Kansas City Area

The births reported to the board of health by noon include multiple entries across addresses in Kansas City and nearby areas. Names listed cover Worrell Ellingsworth Robinson A. and K. Wells opar Steve and Sophia Arthur and Ruth Crull William Albert and Anne Pearl Merideth and Tene plus others, with dates in April and hospital references.

Board of Health Worrell, Co. W L. M East Seventh Ellingsworth C. M East Twenty-first Boty Agnellman Campbell Waielean Belleview Tee J. F Kansas City Nicock Kansas Strawmat Allee South Mill Street He Wells T. B Leva Boy Opar Steve Sophia Feree

Local Lawson and Kansas City Names in Brief Notices

Brief list shows Willie L Ball Ethel Lockard and others from Lawson Kansas City and nearby places. Names include Charles E MacDonald Sharp Left, Francesa Le Baron Wright, Peter Larson, Rose Kirchner and Nellie Millane with Mrs Kathleen Mclaughlin noted in Kansas City area.

Willie L. Ball Lawson Ethel Lockard Charles E. MacDonald Kansas City Sharp St. Louis Francesa le Baron Wright Peter Larson Rose Katherine Kirchner Milbrook Vitto Minlace Nellie Millane Kathleen Mclaughlin Kansas

Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived Today

Philadelphia ship President Grant arrives in New York from Southampton while the Hamburg line steamer arrives in New York from Hamburg.

Philadelphia New York Southampton Grant Hamburg

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