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Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

3

Marchioness of Headfort Praises International Marriages in Interview

The Marchioness of Headfort, before departing for England with her husband, spoke in New York about international marriages and a six hour workday. She praised American women, critiqued both English and American men, and supported cross national unions as beneficial for posterity. Comedian William H. Crane announced he will quit acting after his play ends its run.

Marchioness of Headfort Saya New York Topios England Marchioness of Headfort America Ae Tellate

Crane May Retire From Stage After Three Years

Veteran actor Crane plans possible retirement in three years due to ongoing illness. He owns a country home at Cobasset Mass and intends to settle there permanently. He performed through stomach troubles during the Empire theater run of Father and the Boys. After this season he and Mrs. Crane will sail for Europe for a stay until early fall.

Mrs. Crane Europe

Divorce Granted to Fritzi Scheff in Supreme Court

Justice McCall affirmed Referee Wise’s report and signed an interlocutory decree of absolute divorce for Friedericke Anna von Bardeleben known as Fritzi Scheff from Frederick von Bardeleben. Scheff claimed her husband’s conduct warranted dissolution. the case filed by Nathan Burkan cites fault and absolute divorce grounds. Also noted is Rev. David Gregg inheriting about 34 million dollars from his mother’s will and shifting church affiliation. Dr Gregg, president emeritus of Westminster, is visiting his daughter in Brooklyn.

Fritzi Schefp McCall Supreme Court Edmond E. Wise Friedericke Anna von Bardeleben Fritzi Scheff Frederick Wilhelm Gustav Carl von Bardeleben Miss Scheff Baron von Bardeleben Nathan Burkan David Gregg Lafayette Hyterian Church Brooklyn Jeene Gregg Pittsburg Gregg Church of the Covenanters Allegheny Creag West Seminary Presenitine

Divorce for the Mart M Kee in French Court

Paris May 14 The Hart McKee divorce ends with both spouses found to have contributed to domestic unhappiness. Mrs McKee gains custody of their child with the father allowed a monthly visitation and twice weekly contact if in the same city. The court rejects Mr McKee’s libel claims against Colonel Baxter and Mrs McKee. He must pay monthly child support.

Paris Hart McKee Besen

Canal Commission seeks Panama supplies bids

The Isthmian Canal Commission purchasing department sent circulars to local dealers seeking estimates on machines raw metal lumber building tools and grocery and hardware supplies to be used in Panama. Bids will be opened June 2.

Isthmian Canal Commission Panama D Bone Business Men’s League Bone League

The Old Timer Talks on Getting Out the Vote and Primaries

A narrator recounts a dialogue about the flaws of registration and the party machine in elections. The Old Timer predicts Missouri's new primary law may curb bosses, yet warns organization backing still drives turnout and candidate success.

National Party Missouri Notaries

The New Idea in Charity Emphasized at Conference

Prof. Frank Blackmar of the University of Kansas outlined a national plan focusing on prevention over cure. He described a historic charity conference in Kansas City with St Vincent de Paul and Jewish charities, highlighting juvenile courts playgrounds and public health as core topics and support for night schooling.

Frank Blackmar University of Kansas Kansas City Lawrence Richmond Governor Hoch Kansas National Conference of Charities and Corrections Charity Ee St. Vinent de Paul Catholic Society Jewish Associated Charities Juvenile Improvement Association Messares

Y M C A WORKERS SEEK 50000 FOR BUILDING ADDITION

Seventy solicitors in Kansas City press for forty eight hours to raise an extra 50000 for finalizing and furnishing the new Y M C A tower at Tenth and Oak. C S Bishop says 55213 pledged already and insists all funds stay in hand with no debt. Architects praise cost efficiency and quality of construction as public support is urged for the civic project.

Chicago Kansas City C. S. Bishop Tenth Oak Streets W. A. Levitt W. G. Thomas UW. D Walnut St

Prof Richard A Minckwitz Dies After Tuberculosis Fight

Former Central High School head of Greek and Latin in Kansas City died in New York City last week from tuberculosis. He taught ten years at Central before moving to De Witt Clinton High School in 1901 where he taught Latin until last month. He resigned for ill health. His first wife Elizabeth Minckwitz divorced him in March 1901. A year later he married Mary Wilder, a Latin instructor at Central High. He authored Greek and Latin textbooks and was known for a strong and eccentric personality. His sister in law Anna Wilder teaches at Westport High.

Richard A. Minckwitz New York City Central High School de Witt Clinton New York Elizabeth C. Minckwitz Minckwitz Mary . Wilder Anna C. Wilder Westport High School

Banker Tests Handwriting in Morasch Case

J R Quarles president of Armourdale State Bank testified as handwriting expert in the murder trial of Mrs. Sarah Morasch in Kansas City Kansas. Prosecutor Joseph Taggart said the state would finish its testimony that day.

J. R. Quarles Armourdale State Bank Sarah Morasch Ruth Miller Kansas City Kas Joseph Taggart

Rosedale High Graduation To Night

Rosedale High School holds commencement exercises tonight in the high school auditorium. Fourteen students graduate, the largest class in the school's history.

Rosedale High Rosedale High School

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