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Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

6

Divorce Debates on Mormon Polygamy and Moral Tensions

A controversial article quotes Wlygyammy arguing divorce promotes immorality and endorses Mormon polygamy as preferable to progressive divorce. He cites cases like Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan seeking papal sanction, while noting church and civil law influence on marriage and children.

Separe Mie Gould Prince de Sagan Lot Republic Marthe Mmf Anna Gould

New Schools Planned for New York City

The New York school board plans two new institutions to open in September. One will educate incorrigible boys and the other will serve the deaf. Corporal punishment may be suspended for the disciplinary school housing incorrigible boys.

New York

Fria Chicago News Story Mixed Dialogues

Ella-Julia says she has seen nine teen summers while Flora-Well asserts knowledge of his actions. A Washington Evening Star reminiscence quotes Mr Sirius Barker claiming earlier scholars studied longer and now men burn the midnight oil amid gasoline explosions.

Fria Chicago News Ella Julia Flora Washington Evening Star Lourg Sirius Barker

Wrights Tackle Flight Tests On Kill Devil Hills

A machine identified as Bach M980 makes two flights along the beach from Kill Devil Hill with one reaching 46 774 miles in a night and a second shorter run. The craft follows an orderly course with curves, then is landed and towed back for another attempt as Wrights pursue a reliable takeoff point.

Mene Wrights

Fountain at Junction and Benton Statue Proposed

A letter to The Star urges city action on a drinking fountain at the Main Street junction facing the sidewalk for thirsty pedestrians near Belton and a life sized Thomas Benton statue on Mulley Hill opposite Thirteenth Street. The writer, F. M. Furcason, argues the fountain would be a public convenience and the statue would honor the Missourian’s faith in the city.

Strond Thomas Benton Mulley Hill Kersey Coates Terrace Thirteenth Street F. M. Furcason

Kidnap Rumor Targets Rich Man's Son in Mogul Case

S H Fullerton, president of the Chicago Lumber and Coal Co, says a San Francisco friend telegraphed that his son Robert W Fullerton, tied to the Seattle branch, was kidnapped. The alleged victim was placed on a steamer bound for San Francisco to be sent to New York to face a charge by a young woman whose name is withheld.

St Louis S. H. Fullerton Chicago Lumber and Coal Company San Francisco Robert W. Fullerton Company Seattle New York

Hanna bandits shoot up town. one dead

Three men rode into Hanna northeast of Shawnee and opened fire. George Strong was killed after Deputy Abbans ordered surrender. Henry White was wounded in the arm and William Stevens suffered both legs broken as the buggy overturned during the escape. Abbans later exonerated.

Haiiiabomes Shawnee, Ox Hanna Shawnee George Strong Henry White William Stevens Abbans Strong White Stevens

Tonopah Palace Hotel Destroyed in Fire

Fire leveled the Palace hotel block in Tonopah Nevada causing about 150000 dollars in losses. No insurance coverage due to inflammable construction and risk concerns. Origin of the blaze is unknown and individual losses cannot be estimated.

Tonoranw Nev Palace Hotel

Rich man battles alimony and alienation suit in New York

Albert Edward Tower, a Poughkeepsie ironmaster, face significant legal woes as Louis M. Weis sues in a $100,000 alienation of affections case claiming Tower won Weis's wife Minnie away, financed divorce actions, and provided yacht trips and valuables. Tower recently lost an appeal for $700 a month alimony and $2,500 in counsel fees.

New York Albert Edward Tower Poughkeepsie Weis Tower Earl King Hudson Charles Berry Lower Broadway

Statue of the Kaiser as Roman Emperor by Walter Schott

The Berlin sculptor Walter Schott works on a statue of Emperor William for the Berlin Academy of Arts. The figure appears as a Baroque era Roman emperor with a long wig crowned by laurel, left hand drawing his mantle, right hand gripping a marshal's baton, right foot on a globe. A scroll beneath bears an elaborate coat of arms centered on an owl symbolizing the emperor’s love of art and science.

New York Berlin Walter Schott New Berlin Academy of Arts William

Faust Spaghetti promotion offers 23 recipes booklet

An advertisement touts Faust Spaghetti with twenty three new ways to cook it and invites readers to request a free booklet titled Spaghetti and Some of Its Uses. It also provides a Stewed Faust Spaghetti recipe and notes a buy option for a 10 cent package from MAULL BROS in St. Louis Missouri.

Toures ST. Louis

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