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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
5
Debaters in Kansas City Kansas clash over replacing the old patchy government with a commission system. Opponents argue reforms fail to curb franchise grabs and keep people under council control, while advocates say commissioners would serve the public and require franchise votes.
Two noon meetings held in Kansas City Missouri by the Commission Plan party featured speakers J. A. Cable and R. J. Hall in the Missouri Pacific shops. An open air gathering at Adams street and Kansas avenue heard Rev. S. W. Nay and L. A. Halbert. Tonight speakers include Cable, Hall, Butler and Manning at 731 Central avenue.
The third annual session of the Oklahoma state retail furniture dealers association ends in Muskogee with about 100 members attending. Officers elected include President Martin C. Fleming of Shawnee and other officers. next meeting in Shawnee, special meeting set for Oklahoma City on October 15.
C D Markie died this morning at his home 2138 Locust Street Kansas City Kansas after a hot water heater burst yesterday at 550 Walnut Street. No funeral arrangements announced. The obituary notes the accidental scalding and summarizes related local hotel and health topics from the era.
Residents along the Paseo from Fourteenth to Seventeenth streets urge swift action on a failing fountain at Fifteenth Street. The park board weighs two options to reduce water use: a single large basin or an electric pump to maintain a water spray with minimal supply. About sixty seven nearby property owners signed the petition.
A humorous reminiscence on a gold fish living in a bowl on a library table. The big silver and red fish chats about life and its effortless existence while a smaller fish jokes about dining, contrasting life with other pets.
A whimsical dialogue describes fountains as eyesores and pets in a household, from dogs and cats to canaries and goldfish. The baby talk section notes goldfish enjoy attention, bubbles and water changes, with owners fondly engaging and the aquarium brightening a dim room.
Casey announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for senator in Jackson county’s Fifth or North district. The district covers multiple city wards and surrounding rural parts. Fleming weighs a run but sticks to business interests. Casey, a three term state representative, has a clear field. The enabling act for a city utilities commission faced Casey’s opposition and later passed in the extra session.
San Francisco hosts a lively children's day for the Atlantic fleet. Thousands of orphans and local children enjoy drills by sailors and marines, tugs of war, and basketball between army and navy teams at Golden Gate Park. Officers tour Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods. some travel to Santa Rosa for the rose carnival.
New York May 16 Isaac Goldstone and A Freidmans, Philadelphia jewelry merchants, were arrested on a warrant accusing them of securing 14000 dollars worth of jewelry and notions with worthless checks as they boarded the steamship Vaderland for Europe. Six trunks and valises were reportedly taken, and an express wagon load of baggage was seized at the gangplank.
Jay C. Collins a Manual Training High student who boards at 1316 Troost avenue woke about 3 am to an intruder in his room. The thief climbed through a window and ran south on Troost avenue. Collins chased to Eighteenth street then gave up. A purse containing 12 dollars was taken from his trousers.
Birth notices list several families with dates in May including Arene R and Edna at 416 Mardesty on May 6 and Minnie J and J at 1414 Bucldy on May 8. Also mentions Ada and Lena at Crescent station and Margie at 12 Wabash with May 14.
Fragmentary notice lists couple names and license events in Riga district. Readable portions reference marriage filings and dates, with limited identifiable individuals.
The article explains simple goldfish care including fresh water changes daily in summer and twice weekly in winter. It warns against overfeeding and notes goldfish are cheaply kept with many imports from Japan and some California breeders. A polywog is urged as a health officer for every tank.
In Kansas City visit Nodaway Democrat leader C J Coldren signals possible bid for State Senate. He notes George W Peck may oppose him as current senator with Folk Stone as main political clash. Coldren argues party leaders split between Folk supporters and Stone loyalists amid primary law debate.
Two New York youths Warren Sheets and George Bernel describe a month in Colombia chasing a penny arcade concession. They recount currency chaos with American dollars converting to vast Colombia notes, expensive hotels, and no local demand for entertainment beyond revolutions. They finally spent about 2 500 on steamship tickets after thirty days and dismissed any real chance of profit.
In the Chicago Tribune a playful quip notes a woman’s head tilt as a habit caused by a new spring hat and frequent narrow doorways, highlighting a light social observation rather than a major event.
A garbled list details multiple residences including a stone veneer dwelling at 2688 West Powell, a brick veneer dwelling at 3088, J. F. Baker frame dwelling at 4807 East Sixth, and a brick garage at 800 Olive. Other entries reference a dwelling at 8284 East and related values of up to 8 000.
The Barker Brand collars use pure long fiber linen instead of cotton and Barco shrunk processing, yielding double wear for the price. Their tough buttonholes, around a strong cord, resist tearing and never pull out. Seamless two fold edges stay smooth despite use and laundry.
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