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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1908

Page

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Tenement Commission Urges Park Board Action on North End Playgrounds

The tenement commission urged the park board and City Hall to fund a North End playground and free baths, delaying park luxuries elsewhere until health and joy for crowded North End children are improved. They also urged a hospital for contagious diseases and discussed tuberculosis and a Leeds sanitarium site.

North End Tenement Commission Crittenden Council Park Board Orth End Missouri Gladstone Boulevard Ess Kate Pierson C. B. Irwin Commission

Factory Facts booklet on Kansas City manufacturing reaches second edition

The first 5 000 copies of Factory Facts, promoting Kansas City as a manufacturing center, sold out. The Manufacturers' and Merchants' association published a second edition of five copies and began distribution due to higher than expected demand.

Kansas City Manufacturers’ and Merchants’ Association

Death in Car Crash on Troost Avenue

S H Sears a 50 year old laborer died at General Hospital after being struck by a southbound Troost Avenue car at Twenty first street. He suffered a skull fracture arm and leg injuries. The car crew was not arrested and a witness said the motorman could not stop the car in time.

Troost Avenue Twentyfirst Street S. H. Sears General Hospital Street Railway Sears G. F. Stanhope California Street St. Louis Carl V. Bates

Mayor Crittenden to Submit Large List of Appointments

Mayor Crittenden announced plans to submit a large number of nominations for council confirmation on Monday night. He claimed he sought fairness to all party elements and denied backing by any single faction. Edward Winstanly, R A Goodnow, and Meyer Wechsler qualified and will assume duties tomorrow. Winstanly and Wechsler provided $10,000 surety bonds.

Crittenden Edward Winstanly Board of Public Works R. A. Goodnow Meyer Wechsler Winstanly and Wechsler

Dinner Honoring Ex Mayor Beardsley At Coates House

Friends of former mayor Henry M. Beardsley host a Thursday night dinner to commend his administration. Several supporters will speak about his mayoral term at the event.

Friends of the Henry M. Beardsley Coates House Mr. Beardsley

Accident injures Kansas City man on train window

Carl Dehoney secretary of the Mercantile Club in Kansas City Kas was struck on the face yesterday afternoon by a coal fragment hurled from a boy aboard a Union Pacific train returning from Bonner Springs The missile crashed through a window injuring several passengers Dehoney reports his injury as slight.

Carl Dehoney Mercantile Club Kansas City Kas Dehoney Bonner Springs Union Pacific Railway Seventh Street Mr. Dehoney

Chance of Showers in Missouri and Kansas Today

The Washington forecast indicates a chance of light rains and cooler conditions today in Missouri and Kansas. Pleasant weather is expected tomorrow with generally fair skies. The Almanac notes sun and moon rise and set times for the day.

Washington Missouri Kansas Kansas City T A

Faster mail routes proposed via United States

E F Wright of the Royal Institute, visiting Kansas City, argues the British government should route mail via the United States to shorten the Sydney London run. He cites 28 days Sydney to London using U S routes vs 35 to 40 days current, with rail from New York to London and faster delivery by sea. He urges new Anglo American mail routes.

E. F. Wright Royal Institute London Kansas City Wright Australia New Zealand United States Horn Suez Canal Sydney Topolobampo Kansas City, Mexico & Orient New York Sydn San Francisco Toarmiers Sapere

Martin Regan Injured in Runaway Horse Incident

Martin Regan jailor at the Woodland Avenue police station was thrown from a horse pulling a police supply wagon when frightened by a motorcycle at Thirty first Street and Woodland Avenue. He suffered a broken rib and scalp wounds. doctors said injuries not dangerous but grave risks were feared. Regan, a former Sixth Ward city council member and theater owner, is recovering at home.

Thirty-first Street Woodland Avenue Martin Regan Woodland Avenue Polic General Hospital Benton Boulevai W. L. Gist Regan North End

Sioux City Traction franchise faces referendum vote

A simulated vote on Sioux City Traction's street railway franchise will be held May 28 in Sioux City Iowa. Voters will decide on renewals and a 25 year extension across lines. The council heard opposition before scheduling a special election. The company promises half fare for children ages six to twelve and to share viaduct costs plus an annual city tax of 25 dollars per car in service.

Sioux City Sioux City Traction Company

65 Story Office Building Planned On Tenth Street

George W. Tourtellot former Armour Packing manager bought 28 feet of vacant ground west of the Shubert theater on Tenth street for 40000 dollars and leased it toLeon Leslie for 9900 years at 2000 annually for a fireproof five story office building to begin within weeks. Toursellot also sold his Roanoke home for 40000 dollars to Homestead Realty with Blachett-Kipp Real Estate handling both deals.

George W. Tourtellot Armour Packing Company Sunny Slope Realty Company Shubert Theater Tenth Street Tourtellot Leon Leslie Leslie Jarvis Frunt Commerce Union Station Summit Street Roanoke Homestead Realty Company Blachett-Kipp Real Estate Company

Labor Hearing Invites Industrial Organizations

The charter board invites labor representatives to a special hearing tomorrow at 2 PM in the Fidelity Trust directors’ room to discuss the new charter with emphasis on initiative referendum and recall. Dr. Carson of the Temple of Health is noted for scientific psychic work, presented as rational and proven.

Charter Board New Charter Board Fidelity Trust Company Carson Temple of Health 12Th Washington Streets Kansas City Hi Lee

Duke de Chaulnes Secretly Known Vital Fate Hopes Upset Marriage

Paris report says the Duke de Luynes disclosed the Chaulnes family knew of the heart disease threat but kept the truth from the Shonts family and the American bride. He claimed the marriage aimed to improve health and finance, but fate proved unaltered. The duchess mourns as relatives gather at Dampierre.

Paris Duke de Luynes Duke de Chaulnes Shants Shonts Duchess de Chaulnes de Luynes de Chaulnes Auteuil Duchess de Luynes Dampierre

Mrs Shonts Defends the Duke Amid Opiate Rumors

Mrs. Theodore Shonts aboard the steamship St Louis denies reports that Duke de Chaulnes was addicted to morphine. She calls the allegations false, praises the duke as a gentleman, and plans to prove the falsity, while her daughter Marguerite and Theodore Shonts defend his memory after his death.

New York Theodore P. Shonts St. Louis Duke de Chauines Theodore Shonts Atlantic Shonts Duke de Chaulnes

Bullets Fly In Kansas City Railroad Yard Night

Special officer L F Crew patrolling Missouri Pacific yards in Kansas City was shot at 11 30 last night. He fired eight shots as his assailants, two colored men, shot four. A bullet pierced his hat and waistcoat while another struck a notebook in his pocket. James Williams died at Bethany hospital. another assailant died at Atchison.

L. F. Crew Missouri Pacific Kansas City Kas Crew James Williams Bethany Atchison

Brokers to Prison for Fraud in Minneapolis Case

In St Paul Minnesota on April 25 Judge Morris sentenced Frank F Holliday Henry F Robinson and John L Layne to two years in Stillwater prison and fines of 5000 each for conspiracy to defraud tied to Edward A Vaughan brokerage. They seek a writ of error and appeal to the U S circuit court with bond set at 10000. Dr P Thomson photographer announces a new location at 1118 Walnut Street.

St. Paul Minn Stillwater Morris Federal District Court Today Frank F. Holliday Henry F. Robinson John L. Layne Edward A. Vaughan Commission Minneapolis United States Circuit Court

State Officials Seize Whisky in Oklahoma Test Case

Five barrels of whisky bound for local merchants for personal use were seized by the sheriff at Gutaem Ox. The state dispensary commission plans a test case to determine if a person may import a barrel for personal use and what quantity is permissible.

Gutaem State Dispensary Commission

Battle fleet sails past Santa Monica in huge coastal farewell

Santa Monica hosts 100000 spectators as sixteen Atlantic fleet battleships pass Point Duma in calm morning light. Record crowds arrive by road and rail, filling hotels and sleeping on beaches. locals endure long lines for breakfast and bands play as the ships make their final appearance off Southern California.

Santa Monica Bay of Santa Monica Point Duma California Santa Monica Bay Los Angeles Pacific Venice Ocean Park

Tulsa Boomers Halt Chicago Board of Trade Five Minutes

Tulsa boomers marching with brass band disrupted the Chicago board of trade floor for five minutes. Police carried a marcher into the lobby as buying and selling halted and telegraph wires went quiet. News that "Oklahoma arrived" spread to New York London and Paris before markets resumed.

Tulsa Chicago Board of Trade United States Board of Trade Chicago New York London Paris Oklahoma St. Louis Kansas City Omaha New Orleans Winnipeg

The Plunger Identifies Mrs Hunt at General Hospital

Mrs John Cooper of 1301 McGee Street identified the woman financier as Mrs Hunt who had lived in Hutchinson and Galena Kansas. Colonel J C Greenman accompanied Mrs Cooper as witnesses and Mrs Hunt denied the identification. The son F C H remains missing after leaving Galena for Kansas City Tuesday night.

John Cooper McGee Street General Hospital Hunt Hutchinson Kas Galena

Man Foresees Seeing New York From Paris

Armengand, an engineer, says his tele spectroscope will soon allow a viewer in Paris or London to see events in New York. He reports notable progress in three months with a selenium based method inspired by cinemetograph development.

Paris Armengand London New York

Natural gas addict found dead at derrick near Harrisville

John Douglas a 38 year old gas drill er from near Harrisville W VA was found dead on a derrick platform his mouth near a gas pipe He had inhaled natural gas as a stimulant and apparently died two days earlier undiscovered due to the belt house shielding his location The item notes an ad for real estate in Kansas City and a wallpaper cleaning offer as part of the page.

Bartesviitz John Douglas Harrisville W. Va Belt House

Died in storms and injuries rise in the South

A report notes deaths from recent storms and warns injuries will run into the thousands across southern states with ongoing rescue efforts and weather advisories in effect.

Deadly Winds Sweep Five States Lose Count Near 200

Mississippi bore the worst toll with an estimated death list approaching two hundred as deadly winds plowed through Texas Arkansas Louisiana Tennessee and Georgia leaving destruction in their path and prompting warnings across the region.

Mississippi Texas Arkansas Louisiana Tennessee Georgia

Death toll rises as tornado wreaks havoc across South

A massive twister across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia leaves up to 650 dead or injured and millions in property losses. Mississippi shows the heaviest toll with 183 dead and 1000 injured. Louisiana reports 99 dead and widespread damage. Martial law in several towns curbs looting as relief efforts mobilize with tents and aid from neighboring communities.

New Onrzans Texas Arkansas Louisiana Tennessee Alabama Georgia Mississippi Washington Tangipahoa Concordia Rapides Oklahoma Amite Noel Purvis Miss Little

Ever memorable September gale of 1815 devastates New England

A historic storm of September 23 1815 unleashed east winds veering south forming a tornado over sixty miles long from New York to Canada. In less than two days 8.05 inches of rain fell and coastal seas surged seventeen to twenty feet, wrecking ships and flooding towns. Vegetation died, salt marshes formed, and birds were blown inland as communities remembered the era’s worst tempest.

New England New York Canada Newland

Unusual White Haze Follows Gulf Tornado Dust

A Gulf states tornado is blamed for a white atmospheric haze over Oklahoma. Strong easterly winds Friday night and Saturday morning lifted vast red Oklahoma dust, but yesterday the sky appeared white, resembling dense fog. The cause may be lighter outside dust or atmosphere density.

Gurner Gulf States Oklahoma

Half the Town of Hector Blown Away by Tornado

Reports from Hector Pope county describe a tornado that destroyed half the town of about 200 residents. Four stores and a gun were wrecked. Fatalities include farmers Melville Story John Heinchie and Sam Austin. George Prior, his wife M Bailey and four others are believed fatally injured.

Strrtz Rock Arx Hector Pope County Melville Story John Heinchie Sam Austin George Prior M. Bailey Four Annes

Gladiator sinks after collision with liner St Paul off Isle of Wight

Southampton reports a snow storm collision when the big liner St Paul rammed the cruiser Gladiator, causing the latter to sink within minutes. Thirty potential fatalities feared, eight rescued to Golden Hill hospital, Captain Lumsden last to leave, St Paul suffers minor damage and returns to Southampton.

Southampton Ihe Isle of Wight St. Paul Steward Widgery Cowdrey Diebras London St Paul Solent Passow Gladiator St. Paul's Yarmouth Walter Lumsden Lumsden Captain Passow Ie Chen Badland Portsmouth

The St. Paul the ship of ill fortune and its career

The St. Paul, a 16 800 ton liner of 554 feet with 21 knot speed and 1400 passenger capacity, infamously unlucky after a collision with a British cruiser. It held a trans Atlantic record and served in the Spanish American War as an auxiliary cruiser. Since launch in 1895 a string of accidents marked its history including a failed launch and a shattered hull during early service.

St. Paul New York St. Starboard St. Pat York Ania Campan

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. W. C. Karnes Frank Walsh O. H. Dove W. C. Root Lee Lyons Henry N Scare Beardsley Twelfth Orient Siows City Duke Mrs. Shonts de Chauines Dr. P. Thomson Hotographer Walnut Street Cal Chicago Exchange Mrs. Hunt Hutchinson, Kas SMA Crutcher & Sona Baltimore Twelfth Street Paseo The
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