Southern Railway shows strong nine month profits in 1909 report
Kansas City Southern Railway reports nine months earnings of 9 186 074.16 before taxes with projected year end above 9 808 669.16. Rehabilitation costs reached 4 589 869.81 to June 30 and 1 217 025.89 more this year. The track from Kansas City to Shreveport is upgraded with new rails and permanent bridges replacing temporary ones. Directors re-elected with M G Street and J A Edson among officers.
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Kansas City
Shreveport
Kansas Cityouthern Railway Company
Kansas City Southern
Southern
Y. Jan den Berg
New York
M. G. Street
Birs
Herman Siebken
L. F. Loree
H. J. Duval
D. G. Boismvain
J. A. Blair
W. Rosen
Hugo Blumenthal
Adolphus Usch
St. Is
J. J. Mitchell
Chicago
F. Harrity
Carge G. M. Craig
Arthur
Tex
E. F. Swinney
First National Bank
Contract Set for Hiner's Third Regiment Band Concerts
Park board approved a contract with Hiner's Third Regiment Band to provide seven concerts weekly for ten weeks at $3,000. The ensemble will include at least twenty five players and perform in a different park location each night. A park music fund of $5,000 was set, leaving $2,000 beyond the band price for extra engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiner
Third Regiment
Park Board
Endurance Run Weather Uncertain for Kansas City Club
The Kansas City Automobile Club faces weather-driven uncertainty for its annual endurance run next Saturday. Entrants may be reduced if rain continues, with a postponed event possible if conditions worsen. Club leaders hope for a day or two of sun and a hot wind to improve the course. No postponement decision will be made at Thursday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Automobile Lab
Kansas Eads
Thurst
Motor Struck Sergeant On Tenth Street
A motor car driven by H C Campbell collided with Sergeant J D Greeley of No 1 Police Station on Tenth Street and Roost Avenue. Greeley sustained bruises and was taken to University Hospital then home, condition dangerous but improving.
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J. D. Greeley
No. 1
H. C. Campbell
Central Coal and Coke Company
Robert D. Greeley
Tenth Street
Roost Avenue
Sergeant Greeley
Mr. Campbell
University Hospital
Fast Inth Street
Weather Outlook Sparks Thunder Showers Over Kansas City
Atmospheric conditions indicate local thunder showers are likely. High southerly winds, warm temperatures forecast for tonight and Thursday. Snow and freezing temperatures reported in Utah, while showers were general from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Utah
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Consulate Rank Elevation Enhances Kansas City Office
The Mexican consulate in Kansas City moves from third to second class, joining St. Louis, Philadelphia and Chicago in that rank. Chancellor J. E. Gonzales and Consul Jose V. Dosal oversee the change, effective July 1, recognizing Kansas City's growing commercial importance alongside Chicago and Philadelphia.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
United States
San Francisco
New York City
J. E. Gonzales
Jose V. Dosal
Mr. Dosal
Bank President Awards Commission for Walnut Street Building
J. S. Lillis of the Western Exchange bank has commissioned Shepard & Farrar to erect a four story brick and terra cotta building at 1225-1227 Walnut Street. Foundations will carry six stories, featuring a roof skylight. Cost is about $50,000 for commercial use. Land title secured on a ninety nine year lease from F. J. Fetter. tract fronts Walnut 49.5 feet and runs 115 feet deep.
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J. S. Lillis
Western Exchange Bank
Shepard & Farrar
Walnut Street
Lillis
Tennessee Starts Today with Full Cargoes Ready for Season
The steamer Tennessee is scheduled to depart St. Louis tonight on its first trip to Kansas City. Traffic manager H. G. Wilson says nearly 250 tons of cargo will be loaded, with returning cargo including about 250 horses and mules. The boat aims to reach St. Louis to load for the return by Tuesday afternoon.
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Tennessee
St. Louis
Kansas City
H. G. Wilson
Grocer and Claim Agent In Court Fracas Over Bill
L R Smith grocer of East Eleventh street and William Bardin Metropolitan claim agent clashed over a grocery bill. Smith charged with felonious assault after Bardin claimed Smith bit his little finger. Bardin also called vile names. Smith had a prior police court fine of five dollars and was discharged by Justice Remley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Smith
East Eleventh Street
William Bardin
Smith
Justice Remley
Rardin
Park Board Issues Roller Skating Rules on Boulevards
The Park Department ordered park police to curb boulevard roller skating to prevent nuisance. Skating is not absolutely prohibited but congregating noisy crowds or blocking pedestrian use on sidewalks under park control will not be allowed.
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Park Department
Park Police
Boulevard
Board of Aide Commissioners
Woman Slingshand Injury In Court Over Child Incident
Mrs Clara Ridings keeper of a lodging house at 9 West Fifth street appeared in police court to prosecute Robert Eades carpenter. Judge Kyle noted her right hand in a sling and Ridings said she struck Eades after he insulted her daughter. The child testified and Eades was fined 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Ridings
West Fifth Street
Robert Eades
Kyle
Rae
Eades
Welch Suit Against City and Gas Company Opens
Cassimer Welch filed a $20,000 damages suit against the city and the Kansas City Gas company. The trial began in Judge Park's division after an April accident on Thirteenth street where Welch struck a trench dug by the gas firm and suffered a skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassimer Welch
Kansas City Gas Company
Judge Park
Circuit Court
Welch
Thirteenth Street
Main
Walnut Streets
Thieves Target Summer Suits and Watches In City
Police report a rise in clothing thefts as warm weather approaches. Chief Ahern cites open windows as a common entry point and notes many robberies involve stolen watches along with suits.
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Ahern
Poison in the Candy Trial Highlights Wyandotte Court
University of Kansas chemistry professor W Bushong testified in the Wyandotte district court about candy found in Ruth Miller’s stomach containing strychnine. He explained the poison caused her death as the murder trial of Mrs. Sarah Morasch advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bushong
University of Kansas
Wyandotte
Sarah Morasch
Ruth Miller
Threats for Hetty Green Warn of Death Over Black Hand Demands
A May 12 New York item reports a Black Hand note demanding 5 000 fromHetty Green the richest woman and threatening murder if she does not comply. She notified police and now travels with detectives at the Hotel Plaza and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hetty Green
Kansan Buys Mexican Mountain Land Seeks Refund
Henry N. Engle of Abilene Kansas sues a land company for $80 cash and his notes after buying 160 acres in Tepic Mexico from a prospectus. He claims the vivid descriptions overstated fertility and accessibility claiming the land sits 7000 feet up a mountain with pine trees and hard access to rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Engle
Abilene
Kas
Mr. Engle
Luis Garcia Teruel
Tepic
Republic of Mexico
Engle
Mexico
Land Company
Valley of the Nile
Man shoots self in temple palm Sunday noon hospital
Carl P. Law a 24 year old stationary engineer from Kansas City attempted suicide with a 22 caliber revolver about 5 am. He was wounded in the right temple and taken to emergency hospital where Dr. W L Gist removed the bullet. He said he tired of life and expected death but survived and will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Newell
W. L. Gist
Dr. Gist
Carl P. Law
Fifth
Central Streets
Strait Manufacturing Company
Kansas City
Kas
Back Alimony Due In Police Court Case
Henry Holroyd of 634 Chestnut Street an insurance man married a blind wife fourteen years ago. A year ago they were divorced and Holroyd was ordered to pay $5 a week for their child. The judge gave ten days to pay $25 in back alimony. Walter Thatcher the gentleman burglar changed venue from Justice Remley to Justice Richardson with a loaded revolver found in his possession. The Kaw River at Topeka is falling with a gauge of twelve feet and no danger of reaching the critical level stated by observer T B Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Holroyd
Chestnut Street
Holroyd
Kyle
Walter E. Thatcher
J. C. Haberty
Justice Remley
Justice Richardson
Thatcher
Jimmy
Topeka
Tormxa
T. B. Jennings
United States
Woman Struck by James Drennon Held for Trial
James Drennon was held this morning for trial in the criminal court. The complainant is Mrs. Cora Ke Walker of 1418 Cherry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Drennon
Criminal Court
Cora Ke Walker
Cherry Street
Stove Explosion Burns Argentine Woman
Mrs. Mary Hettick of 221 South Eleventh street Argentine lit a coal oil flame in the kitchen stove and poured more oil to speed burning. An explosion burned her face hands and hair. Chris Hettick her husband saved her by wrapping her in blankets. Dr. D E Clopper attended.
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Mary Hettick
South Eleventh Street
Argentine
Chris Hettick
D. E. Clopper
Hughes Spurns Vice Presidency Nomination
New York reports Governor Hughes writing to General Woodford that he cannot accept a Vice Presidency nomination or serve if elected. He states his reasons are controlling and leaves no room for discussion, despite appreciation for the honor.
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New York
Hughes
Stewart L. Woodford
Albany
Bankers Arrive for Kansas Association Meeting in Kansas City
More than 500 bankers and many spouses gathered in Kansas City all arriving today to attend the Kansas Bankers Association annual meeting. Grand Hotel rooms are filled with attendees and early arrivals include J W Berryman W M Peck W W Bowman W E Carnahan William Volkland George W Hanta and others. Secretary Bowman predicts the convention will be the biggest and best yet with the opening session set for Portsmouth Auditorium at 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
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Kansas
W. W. Bowman
Topeka
W. E. Carnahan
Concordia
William Volkland
Rushton
George W. Hanta
Farmers’ State Bank of
Clay Center
Postal Savings
I Rogers
Fourth National Bank of York
J. S. Farrell
St. Lewis
B. A. Black
Enerprise
Kansas Association
Bowman
Portsmouth Auditorium
Disappearance of Jesse Gordon Leaves Creditors Ponder
In the New York Life building a door bears only the word tis mor ning. Jesse FE Gordon has vanished and his debts remain. Friends split between mental strain and living beyond means. Max Eller of People's Floral recalls four five dollar flower boxes to a Chicago girl. Harry Sealis of Senate Liquor also sighs.
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Jesse FE
Gordon
New York Life
Tis
Max Eller
The
People's Floral Company
Chicago
Mr. Eller
Harry Sealis
Senate Liquor Company
Fulkerson May Seek Hadley’s Place in Attorney General Race
St Joseph’s Frank B. Fulkerson, former fourth district congressman, may enter the Republican attorney general race. Friends urge an announcement this week. N T Gentry is already in with petitions, while John Leahy of St Louis may also run. Hadley opposed Gentry’s candidacy.
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Frank B. Fulkerson
St. Joseph
Fourth
Congress
Fulkerson
N. T. Gentry
John §. Leahy
St. Louis
Gentry
Herbert S. Hadley
Major fire destroys Independence Catholic school and church
In Crevelano Ohio on May 12 a blaze at East Seventy first street and Freemont avenue gutted the Independence Catholic school and church. More than 100 pupils at recess escaped with no reported casualties as flames spread rapidly and could have claimed many lives if the building had been occupied.
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Crevelano
Independence Catholic
East Seventy First Street
Freemont Avenue
Miners' Head Thomas L Lewis Visits Southwest District
Thomas L. Lewis, national head of the coal miners, returns tomorrow to seek a settlement of disputes between miners and operators in the Southwestern district covering Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Lewis has already secured settlements in other districts and workers are back on the job there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Lewis
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mr. Lewis
United States
Reynolds seeks Republican nomination for circuit court judge
Thomas H. Reynolds announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the circuit court bench. A committee of C. W. German Alfred Gregory and Edwin Coats gathered with supporters to curate petitions and place Reynolds’ name on the official ballot.
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T. HH. Reynolds
Thomas H. Reynolds
C. W. German
Alfred Gregory
Edwin Coat Ty
A . Reynolds
Blues Rally Tops Colonels 4 2 After Seventh Inning Error
At Association Park on May 12 the Blues broke a 2 2 tie in the eighth inning scoring three runs to beat the Colonels 4 2. Krueger’s error in the seventh allowed Louisville to take the lead as Burke Peitz and Quinnlan produced hits. Stanley, Woodruff, and Perrine starred for Louisville while Swan and Crisp worked for Kansas City. Umpire Owens presided as the teams split a double header style game with late scoring by the Blues.
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Assocation Park
Blues
The
Colonels
Louisville
Krueger
Stanley
Woodruff
Perrine
Cross
Peitz
Sullivan
Kansas City
Neighbors
Monte
Hallman
Beckley
Brashear
Burke
Harley
Quinlan
Kerwin
Crisp
Perrine- Sullivan
Puttman
Swan
Airman
R. HE
Puttroan
Owens
IMPLEMENT BOOKS TO EUROPE DEMAND FOR KANSAS CITY HOUSES
J A Renyan received a request from Alexander Jackson European agent for the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railway asking for catalogues of Kansas City implement houses for distribution in Europe. Jackson notes strong demand for American farm implements and inquiries for information. Mr Bunyan will send the catalogues.
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J. A. Runyan
The
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Alexander Jackson
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
Europe
State Senators in a Fight on Senate Floor
Senators Johnson and Mathews clashed on the state senate floor today with the sergeant at arms separating them. Johnson alleges a dispute over voting on a bill tied to spree expenses and state expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutmar
Johnson
Mathews
State Senate
Arctic Explorer Dr Cooke Missing in North
New York May 12 efforts to fund a relief expedition for Dr Frederick A Cooke the Arctic explorer and first climber of Mount McKinley is being organized by his friends. Mrs Cooke in Brooklyn leads the fundraising while secrecy surrounds his Far North trip and initial reports suggested a hunting expedition.
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New York
Arctic Sea
Frederick A. Cooke
Mount McKinley
Alaska
Brooklyn
Newfoundland
Receiver reports missing funds in Third Avenue Line theft case
New York May 12 Receiver Frederick W Whitridge to bondholders reveals no trace of about 20 million of 36 million raised for the Third Avenue system, much routed to political contractors. He plans damaging claims against Metropolitan and hints at abolishing transfers in the Bronx, noting a dire roadbed and rolling stock needs of over 4 million dollars.
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New York
Third Avenue
Frederick W. Whitridge
Third Avenue System
Metropoitan
Poitical Contractors
Bronx
Third Avenue Company
Big Stars to Sing Together at Manhattan Opera House
Oscar Hammerstein in Paris wires that he hired Mme Melba for next season at his Manhattan Opera House starting January and will pair her with Mme Tetrazzini on occasion. The plan pits two soprano legends against each other on the same stage in the same operas. Melba previously missed last season to tend to her ill father near Melbourne.
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New York
Oscar Hammerstein
Paris
William
Mme. Melba
Manhattan Opera House
Mr. Hammerstein
Mme. Tetrazzini
Pranos
Hammers
Mme
Melba
Manhattan
Mme. Melbaiad
Melbourne
London
Covent Garden
Harriman Confined At Home Amid Illness Rumors
New York May 12 E H Harriman has been kept at his Fifth Avenue home for three days with an undisclosed illness. Rumors of paralysis circulated on Wall Street as a reporter spoke with Mr Harriman who denied any paralysis and said he is only indisposed while going about his routine.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Fifth Avenue
Wall Street
R. Harriman
Spe
Hoch to Speak in Washington at American University
Governor Hoch will join President Roosevelt and Senator Doliver of Iowa at a May 16 gathering at American University in Washington. The event includes special exercises as the Methodist conference departs Baltimore for the university, which is allied with the Methodist church and supported by Protestant groups nationwide.
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Torexa
Hoch
Roosevelt
Doliver
Iowa
American University
Washington
Methodist Conference
Baltimore
Methodist Church
Fairbanks Still In The Race In Indiana Nomination Fight
Indiana will present a name for Vice President Fairbanks at the free Republican national convention in June. Joseph B. Kealing, a Fairbanks campaign manager, says the Washington report about an open end is false and Fairbanks has a better chance today than earlier. William J. Caulfield seeks Democratic primaries nomination for constable again after two years of service. Mrs Merriam Metzger, 50, wife of Martin Metzger of 3027 Flora Avenue, died at St Luke's Hospital. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at Forest Hill Cemetery burial there.
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Inpianapolis
Joseph B. Kealing
Fairbanks
Washington
Indiana
Martin Métzger
Merriam Metzger
Martin Metzger
Flora Avenue
St. Luke's Hospital
Forest Hill Cemeteny
Attack on artist Leavite ends in near murder in Paris
W. H. Leavitt husband of William J. Bryan’s daughter faced a dangerous encounter with an Italian model named Cana in Paris. Cana, who had sat for Leavitt while he painted for Denver city hall, returned repeatedly after the initial incident and was involved in an armed confrontation. The report notes Leavitt’s perilous situation and the model’s actions during the abortive attack.
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Paris
W. H. Leavitt
William J. Bryan
Cana
Mr. Leavitt
Denver
Italian artist attack at Leavitt studio ends with arrests
Leavitt's studio clash erupted when the model demanded extra pay. The model returned armed with a bludgeon and struck Leavitt, who fought back with a knife wounding Dana on the head. Help arrived, the Italian was arrested and hospitalized. both men were not in danger.
Fatal bite from Australian walking-stick insect reported
In St Louis on May 12 Mrs. Lucy Wegner, 1027 Clark Avenue, was bitten at 3 30 AM by a creature described by Dr Hesly as 3 to 4 inches long with a monkey like head and a five inch wingspan. The insect resembles the Australian walking stick and is considered poisonous. Her condition is precarious at home pending treatment.
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St. Louis
Lucy Wegner
Clark Avenue
Hesly
Students Seek Control Of University Affairs In Kansas
Lawrence Kansas May 12 A mass meeting of University of Kansas students is planned for tomorrow night to debate student control of university affairs. A ten member committee has prepared both a majority and minority report after studying student participation at other schools. Chancellor Strong opposes the student movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kas
University of Kansas
Strong
Fatal Illinois storm claims lives and damages property
A violent storm near Cleveland Illinois caused $15000 in damage. Elizabeth Gottsche 78 was killed by falling timbers in her home. Eighteen students escaped injury as a school roof collapsed briefly. Teacher Lottie was hurt. Mrs John Milem may die from internal injuries as her house collapsed. Six houses were leveled and the Methodist church with seven residences suffered severe damage.
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Monine
Int
Cleveland
Elizabeth Gottsche
Lottie
John Milem
Methodist’ Church
President Roosevelt’s First Public Speech Recall at Seamen’s Institute
The 26th President gave his first public speech as a 10 year old for the American Seamen’s Friend society. An autograph photo was presented at the organization’s annual meeting for the new seamen’s institute to be opened this summer at West and Jane streets. The institute aims to serve over 7,000 sailors daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Roosevelt
American Seamen's Friend Society
New Seamen's Institute
West and
Jane Streets
Senate Finance Committee Pushes Reinstatement of In God We Trust
The Senate finance committee voted unanimously to report a House-passed bill restoring In God We Trust to U S gold and silver coins. The motto, previously omitted by presidential order, would again appear on currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cotna
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
House
United States
Prohibition Remedy Urged by Louisiana Governor
Governor Blanchard calls for strict regulation of liquor traffic in a message to the general assembly. He argues regulation can curb evils of alcohol and urges action without delay. The lengthy address outlines proposed measures and anticipated outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Baton Royue
Blanchard
General Assembly of
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James Parker
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Jesse Gordon
Ohio
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Flynn
Indomitable
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Killie Crankie
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H. Leavitt
W. J. Bryan
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