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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
2
An authorized statement questions the death by fire of a woman linked to Mrs Gunness, noting meticulously manicured nails and a likely prior death. Police are told of three more missing persons including a baby a girl and a man after a visit by Mrs William Deisslen who recalls a crying infant and a girl seen briefly at the Gunness farm.
Chicago reports coroner Hoffman has new information suggesting the earth beneath the 620 Alma street Austin house once owned by Belle Gunness may hold bones of murdered men. Police and the coroner plan excavations as details emerge from a confidential informant. Permission is obtained from current owner Daniel Nellis to access the premises.
Charles A. Williams of Omaha says a watch found in the Gunness Laporte home was sold to a Rumford Chemical Works unit in Chicago. The firm reports it had given the watch as a premium to a grocery clerk and seeks the holder to recover it through its giveaway records, misplaced for three years.
Chicago police sift daily tips on the elusive Mrs Gunness as sightings spread across the city. A West Van Buren restaurant report described a couple resembling the famed figure, but details proved inconclusive.
SURE FACTORIES WILL COME A Deal Nearly Completed With a $1 Million Dollar Hardware Company A Prospect That Steel Rolling Mill Will Come Justin A Runyan secretary of the Manufacturers and Merchants association says Kansas City is destined to lead in the United States. The booklet Factory Facts promotes the city and thousands responded. A million dollar wholesale hardware firm near KC is closing a site deal. A rolling mill is a major possibility with talks to E Cooper Wills of American Steel Corp. Western steel capacity is scarce. no mills west of Chicago. Other prospects include a knitting mill from Grand Rapids and a Nunda cutlery maker visiting KC. A Milwaukee tannery agent has studied KC as a site. We’re up and coming, Bunyan says. Eastern visitors are impressed and more big factories are expected soon.
Mrs Anne Trestrail of 3817 Michigan Avenue accused W T Dannahower of 2437 Monroe Avenue in police court this morning of assault with a pancake turner. She testified he struck her during a quarrel after she failed to wake for breakfast. Dannahower, who said she attacked him, was fined $10 by Judge Kyle.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans relinquished command of the Atlantic fleet to Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas. Evans rested at the St Francis hotel after a farewell ceremony as Thomas’s flag was raised on the Minnesota and his own lowered on the Connecticut. Thomas assumed duties and received congratulations by telegrams while Oakland hosted a welcoming review as 8,000 parade spectators lined the streets.
At a San Francisco banquet for Secretary Metcalf and fleet officers, citizens urged Congress to elevate Admiral Evans to vice admiral. The message requests creating a vice admiral position for Evans in recognition of his wartime leadership.
An 19th century ad promotes Teke H Morsford's Acid Phospitate as a remedy to restore appetite, strength, and vitality, urging use for those with poor digestion and waning energy. The text highlights restorative benefits and endorses the product for general health improvement.
John Foster, cashier of the Tulsa Packing company, has been missing since April 30 after leaving for Bennington Oklahoma with a large sum of money. Fears exist for his safety as no word has been heard since.
A noon meeting at Armour Packing dock drew about 500 employees to hear speakers R. J. Hall L. A. Halbert and W. B. Sutton Jr outline a new commission plan of government. Hall urged labor support noting equal representation and broader city hall votes.
In police court a small white haired woman pleaded for her son William Murphy who was arrested for disturbing the peace after a scuffle with huckster Jesse Davis. The judge condemned Murphy as guilty, warning of a hundred dollar penalty, while Davis was discharged after noting Davis had injuries to the back of his head.
The big dancing pavilion at Forest Park opens tonight with Stanard's orchestra. Kennedy's Wild West and Indian village expands as Chief Ky Feather and his band set up tepees. Chief Tough Feather will conduct the White Dog and Sun Dance feast. Also new Graceful Gresham skating feature at St Nicholas rink. The New Casino Stock Company to present Midnight in China Town next week.
A mystery at the Armourdale fire station ends with Biddy the bulldog mascot seen carrying a sponge and four sponges, five gloves, two currycombs, three pipes and other missing items found behind bricks in the alley. Firemen had puzzled over the disappearances until the dog’s caper was uncovered.
Pauline C Harness 70 longtime Wyandotte resident died yesterday at her son Stacey de Harness home in Chicago after moving there six years ago. She was sister to Dr George B Wood and Luther H Wood both Wyandotte settlers and aunt to Kansas City attorney W L Wood. Burial in Kansas City Kansas with services at Woodlawn Cemetery tomorrow afternoon. Cornerstone laying ceremony for Broadway M E church at Seventy toon os and Broadway postponed two weeks due to bad weather.
Kansas City Commercial Club officers debated a trade extension trip to Mexico this year. Senor Dosal, Mexican consul, praised closer trade ties and urged a visit by Kansas City firms. About 150 head executives may join a two week, nonstop train to Mexico in July and September, with formal invitations extended to Mexican traders.
Wag Bush a Benton Boulevard dog becomes a social lion after a neighbor dog bit him. Charles M. assists city counselor owns Wag. Wag required surgery at a dog hospital and recovered well. Visitors brought flowers cake oysters. Wag's women friends sent daily treats.
A man in Fairmount park quoted prices for a con cession stand while noting the park would open tomorrow. The management expects a large crowd due to the park’s appeal, new concessions, and favorable weather, planning a two minute car service to handle the turnout.
Des Moines police arrest 16 year old Dot McKinnis of Topeka Kansas for loitering with Joseph Carter, a trooper’s comrade from the Second Cavalry. Dot had come to Des Moines to be with Trooper Henry Willey and then pursued Carter. She was jailed while Carter was released and a telegram was sent to her mother.
Frederick Simmons 20 drank carbolic acid at his Sevalia Missouri home to avoid scolding by his father after selling a calf for less than value. A 12 year old sister was present when he drank the poison. Simmons worked for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway and previously belonged to the Sedalia Rifles.
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