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Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

7

Johnson a Strong Second in Democratic Ballot Test

A Chicago Tribune test ballot across Northeastern states shows Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota a strong second to Bryan for the Democratic presidential nomination. First-choice totals place Bryan ahead, but Johnson leads in several key Northeastern states and gains support in second-choice rankings, signaling a notable split from Bryan in the region.

Curiaco John A. Johnson Minnesota North Atlantic Chicago Tribune Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont West Virginia Pryan J. A. Johnson Gray Dtouglas Folk Harmon T. L. Johnson Culberson Daniel Bryan Johnson J. G. Gray Judge Gray East Douglas Smith Williams Niel

Clean Kansas Town Newton Praised for Order and Pride

Traveling salesman Gordon Whyte hails Newton Kansas as clean and well regulated with nearly 9000 residents. He notes residents take personal pride in clean streets and a shared unwritten moral code against littering.

Newton Kansas Gordon Whyte Sexton Hotel

The Sale man and the Light

The autumn millinery salesman had just registered a kick on his sample room. J. C. Bonshell, chief clerk at the Kupper, notes display room assignment varies by trade preferences. North light favors clothing, shoe dealers dislike east light for leather glare. hardware and diamond sellers prefer bright electric illumination.

J. C. Bonshell the Kupper

Chicago Priest Dies Abroad On Mediterranean Voyage

Rev. John M. Schaefers pastor of St. Martin’s German Roman Catholic church died on Rhodes in the Mediterranean while en route to Palestine. He was born in Westphalia and studied at St. Seminar y Milwaukee. He will be buried on Rhodes. His niece and two parishioners accompanied him.

Curiaco John M. Schaefers St. Martin's Rhodes Mediterranean Sea James Quigley

Man’s help at home earns wife’s admiration, letter writer says

Mrs. Lester M. Baro of McPherson County Kansas rebuts Mr Southeast’s view on husbands doing housework. She praises her own husband for willingly helping, wiping dishes, chatting and sharing chores, arguing such acts strengthen marriage and deserve praise over complaining.

the Star Mr. Southeast Mr. Hyde Park Star Lester M. Baro McPherson County Kansas

Aged Patients Attack Ex Manager at Bethesda Home

Eighteen elderly residents of Bethesda Home for the Aged attacked Frank Henning ex manager of the bankrupt institution and threw him from the building. The residents, averaging 71, feared forced removal and had paid 550 dollars for lifetime care. The home had relied on public subscriptions since bankruptcy and Henning had been ousted after inmate suicides and threats.

Bethesda Frank Henning

Gould Sees Good Times as Rail Loan Confidence Rises

George J. Gould said a turning point has come in the financial scene with Pennsylvania Railroad loans easing for others. He cited improved sentiment among Texas politicians and people toward railroads and noted Western Union's cash strength and steady net earnings. He also pointed to progress on Western Pacific construction despite a dip in gross receipts.

New York George J. Gould Pennsylvania Interborough Gould Texas Fie United States Supreme Court Western Union Telegraph Company Western Pacific

Train Kills Professor Carl Busch of Obie

Professor Carl Busch a former tutor to German nobility and longtime Antioch College professor was struck by a freight train while walking on railroad tracks near Szeruine Inn on Sunday He had suffered financial reverses six years earlier and wandered thereafter. Try Allen's Foot-Ease for aching feet as advertised.

Carl Busch Obie Szeruine Inn University of Leipsic Prussia Antioch College Yellow Springs Busch Middle West South Kansas City

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