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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
4
Workers unload crates pump boxes packing cases and casks from the steamer Tennessee into a warehouse. The scene shows a continuous line of roustabouts under an overseer named Thomas Cox as they move cargo in a hot tense morning.
The Coal Conference on wage scales will adjourn temporarily this afternoon after debating terms. A final agreement is to be sent to the unions for a referendum and must gain Southwestern Coal Operators Association approval. The convention of miners convenes tomorrow at the call of Thomas L. Lewis, with a Wednesday morning meeting anticipated.
Farmont West Virginia May 18 The Reverend S A Coffman 50 a Methodist Episcopal clergyman said he was temporarily insane at the time of the alleged crime and his sanity has since been restored this statement came from a West Virginia minister.
Des Moines streets commissioner John MacVicar will lecture in Kansas City Kansas on adopting the commission plan. A municipal expert and former Des Moines mayor, he comes at the invitation of the Commission Plan party executive committee leading the campaign.
A newspaper ad notes bleached muslin, soft finish, 36 inches wide, adapted for underwear. Regular 10¢ quality, special price per yard 8c.
The Tennessee carries about 300 000 pounds of freight including dry goods bottles peanuts and hardware plus 00 000 pounds of miscellaneous cargo for a mid season river trip. Roustabouts sing with creaking shoes as crew and crowd observe the unloading process on the Missouri river bank.
Three propositions on church consolidation were discussed at the Methodist Protestant general conference in PrrrssurG Pa on May 18. Delegations from the Methodist Episcopal, Congregational, and United Brethren churches spoke or presented greetings as talks continued this afternoon.
J. A. Kelley, charged with vagrancy, disputed police court about two rogues gallery pictures. He testified he is a news agent and denied the images resembled him as detectives noted a strong reserve.
Kansas City Kansas will host a state G A R encampment with 12 000 children in patriotic programs across graded schools. A steel flagstaff dedication and silk flag presentation at Sumner and High schools will feature Mrs Della R Manes and Charles E Burton as speakers. More than 1 000 veterans have arrived and over 5 000 G A R members are expected.
R A Long called the Washington meeting a great beginning toward great things and said the conference on conservation of natural resources was harmonious and efficient. Roosevelt presided. discussions focused on forests and waterways and laid groundwork for a national outreach. Lawrence M Jones of Jones Dry Goods attended and has not yet returned to Kansas City.
Laporte county grand jury opens an inquiry into the deaths of fourteen people at Mrs Belle Gunness farm. Prosecutor Smith receives another death threat from Brooklyn and a Washington letter. Chief Cochrane also warned by New York contact. Abraham Phillips of Belington West Virginia believed missing after traveling to Laoria to wed a rich widow with farm property and cash.
An item description details a figure flattering gown spanning above and below the waist with a long back and high bust. Crafted from superfine batiste and lace with ribbon trim and offered at two dollars.
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