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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

2

White House Conference on Conserving United States Resources

President Roosevelt opens a White House conference with governors and experts to discuss conservation of natural resources. He warns of rapid depletion of forests coal oil and soil and calls for coordinated national action and a lasting waterways plan.

Indu Prestis Inland Waterways Commission Congress Blanchard Louisiana Fort New Jersey Cutter Utah Davidson Wisconsin Aysel South Carolina Johnson Minnesota Tader Supreme Court White House W. J. Bryan Andrew Carnegie J. J. Hill Gustave Schwab Roosevelt Cabinet Comestesses National & Peon Ny Alricane United States Atere Jan Pes

Mystery in Harlem Murder Inquest Names Victim Edward Kotepeydal

In Liberty Missouri an inquest identified the dead man found near Harlem as Edward Kotepeydal, a Bavarian laborer. He died from a fractured skull and a bullet wound after being followed from Kansas City with unknown assailants. A note in his pocket indicated a visit to the state free employment bureau in Kansas City before heading to Liberty for shoveling work.

Liberty Harlem Edward Kotepeydal State Free Employment Bureau Kansas City Perrol Oss Oy Shy Wa

Bankers Hear Hopeful Kansas City Address By Berryman

Jerome W. Berryman president of the Kansas Bankers Association and Stock Growers National Bank of Ashland opened the twenty first annual convention in Kansas City. He urged calm, warned against self seeking reforms and discussed currency postal savings bank plans and needed legislation for a renewed prosperity.

Kansas Jerome W. Berryman Kansas Bankers’ Association Stock Growers National Bank of Ashland Association Kansas City Bankers of Thomas F. Lillis Leavenworth D. E. Cornell A. L. Bernct J. B. Adams Eldorado Kas Rome Grand Republic Callie Clarke Berryman Aldrich Postal Savings Bank Prepessoire Postal Savings Bank

Defense of the Flow Line by E I Farnsworth

E I Farnsworth defends the 48 inch flow line from Raw Point to Turkey Creek pumping station describing its two and a quarter mile length. He notes steel segments under railroad yards encased in concrete and cast iron elsewhere with an expected 50 to 100 year lifespan. The project, funded from foretags, provided local jobs and was completed on schedule April 1.

Ker the Star Raw Point Turkey Creek Turkey Creek Crossing

Nebraska Tornado Warning Marks Surging Destruction

The Weather Bureau warns of dangerous tornado conditions in Eastern Nebraska with expected disturbances this afternoon and tonight. Five towns including Bellevue Papillion Richfield Meadows and Louisville report heavy damage and rising casualties. Grounded by the storm Fort Crook Fort debris cleared by Sixteenth regiment battalions as roofs topple and trees fall.

Omaha United States Weather Bureau Nebraska Louisville Ed Miller Papillion Bellevue Richfield Meadows Fort Crook

Gossip of Society Luncheons and Visits Across Town

A busy social scene with Mrs. John Conover planning luncheons starting May 15 at 311 Independence Boulevard. Many visitors and hosts are noted including Mrs. E C Smith in Omaha, Dr and Mrs D R Porter returning from Washington and New York, and Miss Inez Phillips en route to Cleveland.

John Conover Independence Boulevard D. R. Porter Washington New York Inez Phillips California Charles M. M Miss Phillips Cleveland S. Ellen Barnes Academy of Music Wilbur S. Bell Henry C. Flower Carl Busch W. B. Nickels Luther Firey W. F. Patton William T. John Jennie Schultz

Three Day Sale on Women and Children's Knit Underwear

A three day sale features a large assortment of Women’s and Children’s knit underwear with many styles and sizes. Listings include Women’s umbrella pants 29c to 39c, union suits 59c, vests from 25c to 50c, strapless sets at 1.25 to 1.50, and children's pants and vests from 10c to 25c with multiple bundle prices.

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