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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1908

Page

2

Rev J O B Lowry Dies After Long Illness in Atlantic City

The Rev Jennings O B Lowry aged 55 former pastor of Calvary Baptist church in Kansas City died in Atlantic City New Jersey after a long illness. He had led Calvary for 21 years and earlier pastored in Kansas City and New Orleans. He leaves a widow and two children Malcomb and Ruth with funeral details to follow. Born in South Carolina he studied at Erskine College the Southern Baptist Seminary and the University of Leipzig.

Jennings O'B. Lowry Calvary Baptist Church Atlantic City N. J Associated Press Malcomb Ruth Lowry First Baptist Church Ninth and Harrison Streets Kansas City Star Coliseum Baptist Church New Orleans Bor South Carolina Erskine College Southern Baptist Theological Seminary University of

Glucose vinegar ruling awaited by inspector

Inspector Washburn delays ruling on whether glucose vinegar with burnt sugar constitutes artificial coloring under pure food law. He plans Kansas City and St Louis visits, with no decision expected before then.

Covumera R. M. Washburn State Dairy and Food Inspector Kansas City St. Louis Washburn LA Quastione Sociale

Young sculptors in Rome Americans favor Rome studios

American artists study in Rome find New York offers cheaper rent better facilities and faster transit, with Marble and clay available in the U S. Rome lacks heat elevators and has poor daylight. Public transit is weak and railways troublesome, making Rome less practical for long stays despite pleasant winters.

Europe New Orleans Times-Democrat Rome Pensionate Dell’ Accomedia- Americana New York Paris America Italy New Vermont London

Gas street lights debated in downtown plan

The Movement for Better Downtown Lil lumination, led by the Business Men's league, seeks a gas lighting plan. Franklin Hudson and others praised gas for cost and softer light, noting examples in Cleveland and other cities. A. B. Macbeth proposed brackets to suspend gas lamps from storefronts at about 24 dollars yearly, as the league studies gas versus electricity before finalizing a plan.

Business Men's League League Coates House Franklin Hudson Park Board Hudson Cleveland Minks A. B. Macbeth Kansas City Gas Company

First American Glass Factory at Temple New Hampshire

The piece traces early American glass making from Robert Hewes of Boston who chose a site on Kidder Mountain near Temple New Hampshire in 1780. It describes the landscape including Mount Monadnock Tem ple mountains and nearby towns, noting only the stone ovens foundations remain as a relic of independence era industry.

Prom the Crockery and Glass Journal Temple N. H Washington New Haven Conn Robert Hewes Boston America Monadnock Temple Mountains Wilton Milford Nashua Manchester

Wife Recites Husbands 2000 Jags As Divorce Granted

Mrs. John T. Reddington testified to Judge Barnes that her husband had been intoxicated 300 times annually since their marriage. The court granted the divorce after she described repeated abuse and alleged infidelity via telephone calls to other women.

Hubby Chicago Tribune John T. Reddington Barnes Reddington Uarnes

Countess de Monteil Hosts a European Highwayman

A police capture reveals the Comtesse de Monteil alias Amelie Condamine wife of M Portal led a hotel theft ring. She used a lock tool and chloroform spray to enter rooms and study victims habits. Her papers include hotel notes and methods for burglaries across seas and cities.

London Daily Mail Comtesse de Monteil Amelie Condamine M. Portal Vetim Boulogne

Striking Wyandotte Teachers Near Settlement Over Warrants

Teachers at Bryant school in Wyandotte county near a settlement after a strike over warrants indorsed at the treasurer's home. Parents met at the school to discuss. Real estate dealer James O'Donnell offered to persuade the treasurer J. W. Brown to come to the school tonight or tomorrow to indorse warrants. If Brown refuses O'Donnell would pay the warrants and settle with Brown. Principal Minnie Martin received praise from parents.

Bryant Wyandotte County James O'Donnell Uecker Avenue J. W. Brown Mr. Brown Brown O'Donnell Minnie Martin

France Moves To Save Historic Forests From Private Losses

France plans aggressive action to curb deforestation driven by private owners and German buyers. Legislation aims to restrict land sales and increase public forest ownership, as the state and communes push to preserve timberland amid heavy taxes on local owners. The report notes a push for state and municipal acquisition of forests to halt destruction. Also from Punch Bowl a light exchange features the line Flee, cried the girl and Never find what insect I mean.

New York Times Paris France America Germany Vosges

naval tour shows fleet armor debate and Seattle welcome plan

Washington reports detail a naval constructors voyage with the fleet from Hampton Roads to Puget Sound. Admiral Evans adds comments on armor placement while Seattle plans a June welcome for Admiral Togo and Evans fleet, with entertainments and a trip to Paradise Park as a centerpiece.

Washington Navy Department Hampton Roads Evans Seatree Wasu Theapanese Sea of Japan Seattle Admiral Dewey Mead Idaho Montana Wyoming British Columbia Alaska Togo Ac Paradise Park Puget Sound Navy Yard Oregon Atill

Friday Bargains on Main Floor and Boys Clothes

Bargains on boys suits from 4 to 17 years with many at sale prices. Big Boys long pant suits Odd lots clearance items include $8.50 Knickerbocker suits and $10 to $12 long pants suits. Friday only: wide range of fabrics, linens, and domestics at reduced prices.

Ss. Concerti Aetna Roys

Notions and Friday Bargains in Silk and Underwear

Heavy selling in the silk sale yields Friday bargains across men's and boys undergarments. Read about bleached muslin, silk scarves, lisle balbriggan underwear, Madras and Percale shirts, and new Cadet spring blouses priced from 25 to 50 cents.

Boyerie Moliett

Friday Shoe Bargains on Fourth Floor

Lot of ladies and children's footwear on sale with discounts. Includes Common Sense slippers baby shoes and slippers up to sizes 1 to 4, white canvas slippers, strap slippers and patent colt oxfords for Misses, children, and men. Numerous pairs priced at the 45c and 69c fire sale values. wide range of styles and sizes.

Vici Kid Erenee Busatiar Ove Nese Vereen Sac

Fire Sale Ad for Drapery Fabrics and Carpets

An old storefront ad lists curtains materials and carpets on the fifth floor. It promotes silkeline cretonne drapery fabrics at low prices and announces a Friday fire sale with reduced yard prices on various textiles and window shades. It also mentions retension rods, live sale pricing on Vive Sate items, and fiber carpet deals.

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