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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

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Blues Lose 6 1 as Marquard Holds Lead Late

The Blues fell to Indianapolis 6 to 1 in a May 15 game at Association Park. Marquard pitched well until the sixth inning when his control waned and the Blues were unable to score after early deficits. Benched for kicking were Neighbors and Cross as Murphy and Brown subbed in, with Egan and Beckley involved in misplayed plays and defensive errors.

Marquard Croes Neighbors Association Park Blues Indianapolis Brandom Kane Beckley Cross Eagle Eye Murphy Brown Monte Egan Krueger Coulter Hayden Kansas City Hallman Bush Carr Brashear Davidson Livingston Williams Carr Brashear Willams Kerwin Hopke Crisp Hooke William Runsansas Margquard Annapoln Man Wanita

Court House Fray Ends With Sister and Brother in Shuffle

In a juvenile court case over a missing wallet worth 317 dollars, Harry and Henry Robinson sparked a mass outbreak in the court house. A scuffle erupted between Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Bilasky as onlookers and officers separated them. Both adults received fines of ten dollars.

Oil on Car Floors Spurs Skirt Stain Dispute

A woman complains to a Metropolitan Street Railway claim agent about oil on car floors staining her white duck skirt. The agent directs her to the master mechanic George J. Smith who denies the oil and suggests benzine as the stain remover, while the woman persists in her belief that oil is involved.

Metropolitan Street Railway Company George J. Smith

Pinky Blitz and Virgil Dale arraigned on vagrancy charge

In police court detectives testified Pinky Blitz and Virgil Dale did not work and misbehaved. Blitz's brother testified, noting Blitz's limited store interest and morning activity. A witness linked Blitz to a moth bag company. Defense claimed the men were trying to live honestly. Judge Kyle fined each man ten dollars.

Pinky” Blitz Virgil Dale Blitz Kyle Pinky Dale

Miss Loula Long Denies Abandoning Horses for Motors

Miss Loula Long daughter of R A Long denies abandoning horses for motors after being seen driving a pods electric car. She says the car is for her mother and not a rival to her horses. Long is noted for blue ribbons in leading horse shows including a 1905 Kansas City victory over Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt with Crow Murray Sporting Duchess and a later win driving Vanderbilt's Fad and Folly.

Loula Long R.A. Long Reginald Vanderbilt Kansas City Pods Miss Long Mrs. Vanderbilt Crow & Murray Sandy Point

Brewers and workers meet at Midland hotel for beer strike settlement

A committee for striking brewery workers and the brewers held a joint conference at the Midland hotel this afternoon to settle the dispute. Workers demand 1 extra dollar per week, while brewers cite hard times and reduced beer demand. The strikers claim an average weekly wage of 13 dollars for living expenses, noting months of unemployment. Brewers warn that striking workers must return immediately or their jobs will be filled.

Midland Hotel

Death by own action ends in police court case

L V Miller of 1314 Shawnee avenue Kansas City Kansas drank and attempted suicide with quinine but was stopped by his niece Phoebe Baker. He then struck the girl. In police court he was charged with being drunk and disturbing the peace and fined $100.

L. V. Miller Shawnee Avenue Kansas City Kas Phoebe Baker Miss Baker Miller Belle Miller

Trial Ends for Mrs Morasch in Kansas City Murder Case

The prosecution rested in the murder trial of Mrs Sarah Morasch in Kansas City Kansas after presenting forty six witnesses. The ten day proceeding likely heads to a jury by the end of next week.

Morasch Sarah Morasch Kansas City Kas

Recruits for Western Army Posts Train Arrives at Union Depot

A special train of four Pullman cars carried army recruits from Jefferson Barracks Missouri to Pacific coast posts and was at Union depot this morning.

Jefferson Barracks Pacific Coast Union

The Sensitive Mr Bulger in Public Utilities Debate

In the lower house debate on the public utilities ordinance last night Alderman E E Morris pressed concurrence with upper house amendments barring the utility commission attorney from representing a public service company He warned against unfairness or corruption Alderman Miles Bulger countered accusing the Tenth ward representative of bias During the exchange only Woolf Bulger and Cunningham supported the anti corruption stance while the others moved to the merit of the amendment.

E. E. Morris Utility Commission Public Service Corporation Morris Miles Bulger William P. Woolf Michael Cunningham

Horton Inheritance Tax Paid to Missouri University Fund

The 5 percent collateral inheritance tax of 8 537.75 on the estate of James C. Horton was paid to the county collector by the probate clerk. The estate valued at 170 755 had thirty one beneficiaries led by Clara V. Beecher with 72 000. The tax supports the Missouri state university fund.

James C. Horton Horton Will Clara V. Beecher Missouri State University

Neosho Man Struck by Street Car in Kansas City

John T. McElhany of Neosho Missouri a retired merchant was struck by a street car at Eighth and Wyandotte about 4 PM. He sustained broken right arm and right leg and was taken to the emergency hospital where Dr J Park Neal found his condition dangerous. He had just arrived in Kansas City on a business trip.

Harry Henry Robinson Porterfield McCune Ross Court House Harry Binsky Robinson Heney Henry Boonville Judge McCune Court of Mike Ross Elias Greenman John T. McElhany Neosho Eighth and Wyandotte J. Park Neal Elhany Kansas City

Man Freed After Proving Good Character in Robbery Case

George Horter, a laborer, faced a $500 fine in police court on a robbery complaint by Charles Winters. Horton offered witnesses on his good character, testimony prompted a new hearing and the case was dismissed.

George Horter Charles Winters Horter W Horter

Move to Enforce Building Code on Illuminated Signs Over Sidewalks

The city acts to require signs that project over sidewalks to retract or hinge closed during the day under the new building code. All existing signs may lack legal authority and must come down or be adjusted, sparking consultation with officials and business owners.

C. E. Meservey John Neil Merve Mr. Neil

President Roosevelt Dismissal Upheld in Reid Case

The right of President Roosevelt to summarily dismiss Oscar W. Reid, a Twenty-fifth Infantry soldier, for alleged Brownsville riot involvement was sustained by Judge Hough. Reid sued for $122 in back wages, but the court directed judgment for the government, agreeing the President had such authority.

New York Roosevelt Twenty-fifth Infantry Brownsville Tex Hough United States District Court Oscar W. Reid Stimson

Democrat Lovitt Endorsed for Congress in Calderhead Seat

Judge R A Lovitt received endorsement from the local Democratic club as candidate to succeed Congressman Calderhead. Democrats urged him to enter the race and it is likely he will run.

Calderhead Louisa Kas R. A. Lovitt Democratic Club Congress

Delays A Fairmount License In Blue Township Case

Independence county court rejects a majority petition for W F Smith’s Fairmount park liquor license. Judges Patterson and Dodd vote to require two thirds petition for license. Judge Moss favors granting on a majority petition. James G Smith to canvass uncontested names while others await court decision.

Independence W. F. Smith Fairmount Park Smith Blue Township J. M. Patterson George J. Dodd C. E. Moss James G. Smith

Civic Red Tape Delays McGee Street Paving Bid

A small 100 foot street segment at McGee and Thirty-ninth has not been paved despite surrounding streets being improved. The park board claims charter limits park funds, while nearby property owners cannot be taxed. After meetings and approvals by public works and city councils, funds were appropriated from general funds and the paving company may start soon.

McGee Street Thirty-ninth Street Park Ground Park Board Anne Board of Public Works Council

Distant quake recorded on Washington seismograph

A lengthy earthquake lasting about an hour was recorded by the weather bureau seismograph in Washington. Chief Willis L. Moore said the origin was about 3,200 miles away, possibly in Central America or the Pacific west of it. The tremors began at 3:39.52 a.m. and the strongest motion around 3:55 a.m. lasted about ten minutes.

Washington Weather Bureau Willis L. Moore Bureau Central America Pacific Ocean

Special Union Pacific Train To Lawrence For Alumni Meet

A special Union Pacific train departs the Union depot tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Lawrence to serve University of Kansas alumni and athletic rosters attending the inter scholastic track and field meet at McCook field tomorrow afternoon.

Union Pacific Union Depot Lawrence University of Kansas McCook Field

Katy Flyer Wreck Near Muskogee Toll Rises

A southbound Missouri Kansas Texas Katy Flyer collided with a freight train one mile east of Muskogee Oklahoma at noon. Six or seven killed and several injured including Samuel Sonheimer of Muskogee. Four passenger coaches and several freight cars destroyed by fire. Names of some dead and injured remain uncertain.

Muskocer, Ox Missouri, Kansas & Texas Samuel Sonheimer Muskogee Hotchkiss Sonheimer Day Parsons Kas Jim Lanahan William West Kansas City St. Louis City of Mexico Fort Worth San Antonio Palo Pass Galveston Dallas Oklahoma City T. Fig Fitzgerald Cntry Tae Chy

Omnibus Sea Hoovobo Bill Passes in Washington

Washington notes passage of the omnibus sea bill on May 15, totaling a multi‑million appropriation for public expenditures.

Washington

Fahey's Body Recovered From Missouri River at Sibley

The missing Kansas City water department inspector John Fahey, 55, was found in the Missouri River at Sibley after four months missing. No marks of violence. autopsy pending. brother-in-law Sergeant Ryan suspects possible murder, with buried sewer trench theory as a hint. Burial planned at Mount Saint Mary's.

Water Department John’ Fahey Water’ Department Missouri River Sibley Sine Fahey James Fainn Atherton Fainn Chase Henthrone Buckner Kansas City Fahey O. H. Parker O'Donnell O'donnell’s Mount Saint Mary's Day-Water Department Twelfth Main Streets Fancy Ergeant Ryan T. W. Britt Ryan Fortas Muches Missouri Jane Mary Anne Alson Michael

Senate Votes to Amend Vreeland Currency Bill

The Senate finance committee voted unanimously to amend the Vreeland currency bill by substituting the Aldrich provisions and reporting to the Senate. The Aldrich bill was trimmed by removing sections 8 and 11, eliminating the Johnston reserve feature and the La Follette prohibition on bank lending to or investing in corporations. A new 11 member National monetary commission was proposed to be appointed by the House.

Senate Committee On Finance House Aldrich Senate National Monetary Commission

French Losses in Algeria Fight at Boudenib

French forces under General Vigy suffered thirteen killed and sixty five wounded in a day long engagement near Boudenib, the Boudenih stronghold of Mula Haszen. Three officers were killed and Arab losses described as heavy. The battle followed an earlier May 13 clash driving Arabs toward Boudenib.

Rvoters Vigy Boudenih Mula Haszen Boudenib

Fee guilty of blackmail threats at bank

James J. Fee was found guilty of blackmail for threatening to blow up Merchants National Bank unless Cashier Luther Drake produced 5000 dollars. Defense claimed insanity. witnesses described Fee as eccentric but not insane. Sentence was reserved by the court.

Omaha James J. Fee Merchants National Bank Luther Drake Fee

Steamer Tennessee Aims For Kansas City After Loading

The steamer Tennessee left Boonville early today after discharging cargo and taking on coal. It is expected to reach Lexington near dark then continue toward Kansas City if the night is clear, attempting to arrive by morning.

Tennessee Boonville Lexington Kansas City

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