Will of John Murray Leaves Charity Majority to Catholic Institutions
John Murray a 78 year old retired farmer died at St Josephs hospital and left about 15000 to charity. Charles H Moore named trustee with power to distribute leftover funds and 975 to Catholic institutions including beds statues and masses. Moore undecided on distribution. Murray described as eccentric and London born.
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Charles H. Moore
John Murray
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sedalia
Kansas City
Main Street
Commerce Trust Company
Murray
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hospital For the Poor
Little Sisters of the Poor
House of the Good Shepherd
P. J. O'Donnell
Omar E. Robinson
William B. Yoder
Moore
Mr. Murray
West
London
England
Second Roscoe Trial Begins in Damages Suit
Clinton M. Roscoe sues Metropolitan Street Railway for 100000 claiming injuries from a 1902 Ninth street incline crash. A prior jury verdict was 10000. the supreme court reversed and remanded for retrial. Roscoe, a Paola Kansas hotel broker, alleges paralysis from the cable car accident.
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Clinton M. Roscoe
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Goodrich
Areuit Court
State Supreme Court
Roscoe
Ninth Street
Penn Street
Paola
Kas
Robbery on Fifth Street Car Involves J M Noel
J M Noel of 823 Jefferson street was traveling with two strangers on a Fifth street car. After alighting near the Missouri Pacific tracks he was struck and robbed of 19.40. Noel described the attackers to police and provided their descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Noel
Jefferson Street
Noel
Missouri Pacific
Federal restraining order stops Great Western agency asset moves
Stockholders and insurance holders of the Great Western Life Insurance agency obtained a temporary restraining order in the United States circuit court this morning. Judge John C. Pollock granted the order response to a request for the appointment of a receiver and it prohibits L. L. Van Laningham and other officers from selling or disposing of the company's assets. The order is returnable Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Life Insurance Agency
United States Circuit Court
John C. Pollock
L. van Laningham
Park Show Limits Tighten As Grand Jury Names Employees
The criminal court grand jury obtained yesterday the names of people working in park dancing pavilions skating rinks and theaters. Judge Wallace indicated innocent park amusements would not be disturbed but banned park theaters. The grand jury will decide summer policy for amusements in the parks.
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Criminal Court Grand Jury
Wallace
Prosperity Theme At Abilene Commercial Club Reunion
Prosperity will be the theme at the regular Commercial club meeting to morrow night in Abilene Kansas. The trade winner who went on the trade trip last week will have a reunion. Speakers will discuss business conditions in Kansas. Music by a Prosperity orchestra and a Prosperity quartet.
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Commercial Club
Abilene
Kas
Kansas
Prosperity
Prosperity Quartet
Columbia's President and Beveridge to Attend Commercial Club Dinner
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University has accepted an invitation to the Commercial club annual dinner on November 19. Senator A J Beveridge from Indiana will also be a guest at the event.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
N. Y
Commercial Club
A. J. Beveridge
United States
Indiana
Thunder Showers Across the Plains Then Warmer Skies
A storm system brought widespread thunder showers to Kansas and nearby states with nearly an inch of rain in parts. Strong winds peaked at 48 mph in Kansas City and Dodge City. Tomorrow is expected to be generally fair with slightly cooler conditions tonight.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Texas
Arkansas
Dodge City
Kas
Thief Flees After Mince Pie Alarm At Farrar Home
Nellie Farrar, 38, woke to a man threatening her with a gun at 2 am in her Wabash avenue room. He claimed to be a robber and fled after Mrs. Ellen Farrar coughed, leaving only a mince pie missing. Farrar suffered a nervous shock. she suspects the intruder was a black man.
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Miss Farrar
Nellie Farrar
Wabash Avenue
Ellen Farrar
Waldo Jockey in Police Court Over Arrest Incident
Willie Waldo son of late racetrack owner David Waldo faced police court on resisting an officer charges after interfering with arresting officers Daniel Jones and Boyd. Waldo, weighing about 100 pounds, sought release to Denver where he hoped to ride at Overland Park. Judge Kyle offered another chance with a fine or similar penalty.
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Willie” Waldo
David Waldo
Waldo
Gallagher Boyd
Daniel Jones
Denver
Overland Park
Kyle
Weather Strain Pleas Flood Judge Kyle Court
Nearly a hundred men women and boys faced Judge Kyle in a holdover court session this morning as weather complaints and multiple guilty pleas dominated the docket. defendants were processed in batches and fined. the scene centered on weather as the recurring excuse for petty offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
Soldier kills four comrades in U S cavalry tragedy
A telegram to the adjutant general says Private Mike Beacham of the First United States Cavalry killed three and wounded three fellow soldiers. The dead include First Sergeant William Hoey Private G Wilson and Private Thomas Woodward. Private Edward Woodward was mortally wounded. Beacham is believed insane. Details are sparse.
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Manila
Adjutant General
Mike Beacham
First United States Cavalry
William Hoey
G. Wilson
Thomas Woodward
Edward Woodward
Troop
F. First Cavalry
Beacham
Police test speed machines on South Grand avenue
The Police Department tests motorcycles this afternoon on South Grand avenue between Twenty-fifth and Thirtieth streets to beat car speeds above the limit. A Corbin motorcycle owned by Herman Peltzer paces the course as Eliott H. Jones of the police board oversees. The board will decide on the make and number at Wednesday’s meeting.
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South Grand Avenue
Corbin
Herman Peltzer
Eliott H. Jones
Police Board
Tonkawa Man Kills Self Over Ill Health Despondency
Stacy Reed a bachelor living near Eddy seven miles west of Tonkawa Oklahoma shot himself in the head with a revolver yesterday evening. His mother found the body near the house with a hand mirror by his side, indicating his aim. Despondency over ill health is given as the cause. Reed was well to do and his brother J W Reed is known in Northern Oklahoma as a Poland China hog breeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonkawa, Ox
Stacy Reed
Eddy
Here
J. W. Reed
Oklahoma
Poland
Safe and Sane Fourth Meeting Planned in Kansas City
The Women's Christian Temperance Union has urged a sane Fourth of July observance in Kansas City. Christian reform and patriotic groups join the effort. A meeting is set for tomorrow night at the Grand Avenue Methodist Church to select committees and plan actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Kansas City
Grand Avenue Methodist Church
Coffeyville’s first postmaster Samuel B Hickman dies
Coffeyville Kansas May 11 Samuel B Hickman Coffeyville s first postmaster died last night He was widely known here for thirty eight years He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter He was quite wealthy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Cofveyville
Kas
Samuel B. Hickman
Oklahoma storms devastate small towns and hit Nashville hard
A series of tornadoes swept northwest Oklahoma yesterday damaging towns in Ellis Dewey Woodward and Grant counties. Arnett Vici Estelle Cooley Richmond Nashville suffered multiple deaths and extensive destruction as wind and hail wrecked homes stores and farms while wires rail lines and communications collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woopwarp
Oklahoma
Grand
Ellis County
Arnett
Ici
Dewey County
Mutual
Woodward County
Estelle
Major County
Cooley
Richmond
Costos
Nashville
Grant County
Storm blows down widow's Osawatomie home killing two
A May 11 storm near Osawatomie Kansas wrecked the Minnie Johnson farm home, killing the widow and her 2 year old son. A 14 year old daughter was badly hurt but may recover, and neighbors found the victims after daylight. The house turned on its side with a nail driven through the boy's head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawatomie
Kas
Minnie Johnson
Johnson
Quayle Likely to Be Elected Bishop at Methodist Conference
Baltimore May 11 The Methodist Episcopal conference enters a busy week with a decision looming on bishop elections by Wednesday. Revs William F. Anderson Richard J. Cooke and William A Quayle of Chicago are regarded as among the first to be chosen by the episcopacy committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Bank robbery fugitive escapes under storm
Clyde Reed jailed at Platte City Missouri escaped in a wind driven storm by sawing bars, slipping through a window, and using his shackles key on the sheriff's horse. He is linked as a confederate of John Harris or Louis H. Thayer identified in Chicago.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Clyde Reed
Platte City
Camden Point
Reed
John Harris
Louis H. Thayer
Chicago
Cincinnati Brokers Assign During Investigation and Losses
George H. Stapley & Co. brokers were assigned today to William Bodener. The firm had been active with many branches and heavy business. A recent legal investigation of brokerage practice and overall losses led to the assignment and the firm’s failure becomes likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
George H. Stapeley & Co
Illiam Bodener
Ambassador Leishman Silent on Warkentin Case
Washington May 11, no reply from Ambassador Leishman to the State Department request for an explanation of his actions in the Warkentin case. It is believed he may have sent a report by mail rather than by cable. Ice rink ad shows Coliseum refitting skates with red fiber wheels.
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Washington
Leishman
State Department
Warkentin
Saloon Keeper Jack Gallagher Fined in Gambling Raid
In police court this morning Jack Gallagher saloon keeper at Independence avenue and Oak street was fined 100 dollars for gambling after police found about twelve men in his saloon during a raid late Saturday night. Gallagher claimed a raffle of cigars, but officers said money changed hands and several arrestees posted personal bonds.
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Jack” Gallagher
Independence Avenue
Oak Street
Peter McCosgrove
Gallagher
Alimony suit filed against Dr Coffin and Ridge estate
Mrs Minnie Aubrey sues for 2159 alimony from Dr George O Coffin in circuit court and seeks to attach the Ridge estate claim of 11000 for medical services. Judge McCune issues a temporary restraining order preventing payment on the Ridge claim and delaying assignment until alimony is settled. Dr Coffin explains the 11000 claim covers two years of services including a difficult operation and notes he attended Dr Ridge often before death.
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George O. Coffin
Minnie A. Aubrey
Little Rock
Ark
Frank F. Rozzelle
I. M. Ridge
McCune
Rozzelle
Dr. Coffin
Ridge
Dr. Ridge
Aubrey
Seventh Republican district selects Wallace and Foster delegates
Fortart in Michigan May 11 delegates chosen for the National Republican convention. William H. Wallace of Huron county and James Foster of Sanilac county were named as delegates and instructed for Secretary Taft. In Cassareus Michigan another district chose Frank Cummings of St. Joseph county and Marshall L. Cook of Barry county as delegates, also instructed for Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
William H. Wallace
Huron County
James Foster
Sanilac County
Taft
Cassareus
Mica
Frank Cummings
St. Joseph County
Marshall L. Cook
Barry County
Sailors Enjoy City Car Rides as Fleet Entertainment Begins
On May 11 the fleet’s second week of entertainment opened with observation car trips from the Ferry Building. Starting at 8 o clock, cars circled the United Railroads network, covering major city and suburban points on the peninsula to benefit the sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United Railroads
Coal Talks Resume With No Early Breakthrough
Coal operators and Southwest miners resumed talks at the Coates house after a ten day break. No progress was made in the morning session. Miners plan to submit proposals this afternoon. National head L. Lewis is in Indianapolis and not expected back for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Coates House
L. Lewis
Indianapolis
Rivals on the Same Train Leave Chicago Depot
William J. Bryan and Minnesota Governor John Johnson departed Chicago on the Pennsylvania Railroad for Washington. Each knew the other was aboard but had not met before the train left. They join Roosevelt’s conference to conserve national resources.
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Curiaco
William J. Bryan
John Johnson
Minnesota
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roosevelt
Foraker Moves to Reopen Brownsville Soldier Bill
Washington May 11 Senate approves agricultural appropriation bill then Senator Foraker gives notice he will move to reinstate the negro soldiers discharged over the Brownsville affair once the appropriation bill is disposed of. The action signals a renewed effort to address the Brownsville incident and restore veterans' records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senator Foraker
Brownsville
Law to Punish Premature Information Reported
The House committee on agriculture authorized a favorable report on a bill making it a punishable offense for any government official to divulge prematurely statistics such as cotton and grain crop data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasautneton
House Committee On Agriculture
Man 70 Die by Own Action After Gunness Murders Read
Warsaw Indiana May 11 The deranged man aged about seventy years old, driven by newspaper accounts of the Gunness murders, ended his life late last night by suicide at his residence near the inn.
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Warsaw
Inn
Gunness
Kansas City Tops Louisville 4 3 In Ninth Inning
Kansas City edged Louisville 4 to 3 in a late rally as Neighbors, the Blues new fielder, sparked a ninth inning comeback with a single and scoring hits. Broader game featured strong defense and timely hitting in a close, back and forth contest.
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Kansas City
Louisville
Neighbors
Stanley
Woodruff
Perrine
Beckley
Hughes
Harley
Cross
Hallman
Kitson
Innning
Quinlan
Kerwin
Halla
Sullivan
Brashear
Burke
Krueger
Crisp
Beckle
Bekley
S. Sullivan
Brashear Beckley
Chisp
Owens
Republicans Endorse Secretary Taft At Louisiana Convention
New Orleans May 11. Republican state leaders meet to choose four delegates at large for the national convention and instruct them for Secretary Taft. The plan appears certain to be endorsed by the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Taft
Moving picture films seized for counterfeiting instructions
Acting on advice from U S authorities, police confiscated fifteen rolls of film from local moving picture theaters in Curiaco. Each roll depicted how counterfeit money is produced, with an estimated value of about 94 dollars per reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
United States
Bank Robber Arrest In Chicago Identified As Harris
A Chicago arrest ties John Harris, also known as Billy and Louis H. Thayer, to the Camden Point December 27 bank robbery. Police matched ink marks a Boy and Girl tattoo and measurements to Harris, who served a prior ten year prison term, and he will be taken to Camden Point to face the prosecutor.
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Chicago
Camden Point
John Harry
Harris
Billy
Louis” H. Thayer
Joun Bank
Clyde Reed
Harry O'Neal
John Harris
Stillwater
Minn
Louis H. Thayer
George Shippey
Bertillon
Hayes & Tillotson
Commerce Building
Fr. Tillotson
Delay In Lawrence Trials With Murder Case Ongoing
Lawrence Kansas district court postponed two leases against Lawrence jointists to await a murder trial proceeding today and into tomorrow. County Attorney Harley asked for continuance, hoping witness squads will lead defendants to plead guilty if the two set cases are convicted.
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Lawrence, Kas
Lawrence
Harley
Harvest Hands Rates Sought For Kansas Wheat Belt
T. B. Gerow announced May 11 that he would apply by May 15 to railroads for a one cent a mile rate from Eastern points to the Kansas wheat belt. With excellent harvest prospects many men will be needed and idle workers in Eastern cities are expected to seek work once rates are approved. He plans to request numbers for additional labor beyond those already engaged.
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Toreka
T. B. Gerow
Free Employment Bureau
Kansas Wheat Belt
Kansas
Gerow
Mrs. Thaw's Suit Delayed in New York Hearing
A hearing on Eve lyn Nesbit Thaw's suit for annulment of her marriage to Harry K. Thaw was postponed by agreement of counsel. Daniel O'Reilly sought the delay to obtain evidence from Pittsburg. A commissioner to take testimony was appointed by Robert E. Deyo. Thaw's counsel accepted the postponement but opposed further delays. The new opening date is not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Daniel O'Reilly
Thaw
American explorer's photographer missing in British East Africa
A letter from Rev. Peter McQueen reports the disappearance of photographer Peter Dutkewitch of New York during an expedition in British East Africa. McQueen cites risks from local hostilities and mentions past killings of whites for medicine. a note on Private Powers of Troop A at Fort Des Moines reports a rifle range accident killing the 21 year old from Byars Oklahoma.
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Boston
Peter McQueen
British East Africa
Peter Dutkewitch
New York
Mcueen
Dutkewitch
Mr. McQueen
Moin
Des Moines
Powers
Fort Des Moines
Byars
Dragging Lakes at Laporte Focus of Indiana Murder Inquiry
Laporte Indiana May 11 city officials vow a full push to drag all local lakes and the Pine Lake cemetery to uncover more bodies in the Gunness case. Grand jury delay. Lamphere evidence grows, while defense claims hinge on disputed postmortems. Weather threats linger as investigators pursue clues linking Mrs Gunness and Ray Lamphere.
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Laporte
Gunness Farm
Pine Lake
Gunness
Smitzer
Ralph N. Smith
Lamphere
Helgelein
Anderson says lack of money saved him from Gunness
George Anderson of Tarkio Missouri testified in St Joseph that his poverty protected him from murder by Mrs Gunness. He suggested authorities hid the Rock Islands and will offer rents amid chaotic accounts.
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Missourian Hreheves
St. Joseph
Gunness
George Anderson
Tarkio
St. Joseph Union
Rock Islands
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