Veterans 3000 Attend Kansas G A R Encampment
The twenty seventh annual Kansas G A R encampment opened in a large tent in Huron place Kansas City with 3000 veterans registered at headquarters and 1000 women at the Ladies of the G A R and Women's Relief corps. The department commander race between W A Morgan and Rev B F Boyle drew focus after a warrant for Morgan’s arrest circulated. A flag presentation at the high school and patriotic programs entertained hundreds of students and visitors as a parade drill was planned for Minnesota avenue with city officials urging street clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Army of the Republic
Department of Kansas
B. F. Boyle
Huron Place
Kansas City
Kas
Women's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
W. A. Morgan
Cottonwood Falls
Atchison
Topeka
Morgan
Metropolitan Hotel
Patrick H. Coney
Car
Mr. Morgan
Ibel
Ats
Origin
Coney
Boyle
Grand Hotel
Ladies of the
Knights of Pythias
Minnesota Avenue
Order
Burton
McKinley Circle
Detla McHenry
Charles G. Burton
The
Kas City
Ninth Street
Fifth Street
McNarry
Veterans Stories Highlight Civil War and Spanish War Tales
Kansas encampment hears about Hugh McLaughlin who served in three navies from 1840 to Fort Sumter, Water Witch and Farragut era. D Hobbs, war dramatist and Confederate prisoner, also featured. Attendees include veterans from Kansas and Missouri battles with addresses in Kansas City and ex-city engineer Charles L. McClung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McLaughlin
North First Street
Kansas City
Kas
Great Britain
Fort Sumter
Mobile Bay
Farragut
Mr. McLaughlin
Paraguay
Charles L. McClung
Is City
Red River
Frank P. Flint Named Best Dressed U S Senator
The May 19 report from Washington notes Frank P. Flint of California is deemed the best dressed man in the United States Senate by consensus. His sartorial distinction stems from a practical, well-fitted wardrobe rather than superior fabric, reflecting a public eye on congressional attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Flint
California
Washington
United States Senate
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Frank . Flint
Flint
Senator Flint and His Tailored Style Gains Noted Attention
Senator Flint, famed as the best dressed in the United States Senate, is described as impeccably fitted by his tailor. The piece praises his handsome silhouette and slender waist, likening his appearance to classical beauty and ideal tailoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Brother
How Watson Got a Captaincy in Wartime Service
Watson, Pittsburg Kansas postmaster, was seen at the Hotel Baltimore amid talk of his captaincy. A Kansas City observer noted his youth, but family and friends recalled his service in the Twentieth Kansas and later U S volunteers. He was wounded at Guiginto and lost a leg at Moro, yet remained devoted to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
Kansas City
Howel Claude
Lagua
Deyimatter
Down
W. J. Watson
Pittsburg
Kas
Baltimore
Kansas
Moro
Navy seeks six thousand recruits for battleship duty
The United States Navy announces a call for 6000 more men with 3000 new recruits targeted by July 1. A recent 10 percent pay raise for enlisted sailors aims to attract applicants. The local navy recruiting station in the federal building has received orders to launch an active recruitment campaign immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Congress
Navy
Federal
Navy Department
Alfred Deichman Plans New Home on Armour Boulevard
Architect C A Smith presents a gray brick and Carthage stone residence for Alfred Deichman at 807 Armour Boulevard in the Dwight building. The house features slate roof, a center hall, and a combined music and living room occupying the west side with a dining area described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Boulevard
C. A. Smith
Dwight Building
Alfred Deichman
Utilities measure signed by mayor on campaign list
The public utilities commission ordinance was approved by Mayor Crittenden this morning. He announced he will select commissioners from the twenty-one names he publicly listed, aiming to appoint residents who can serve the city's interests. He will begin after returning from Jefferson City Thursday, consulting suggested appointees and weighing who can best contribute to the city's needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Crittenden
Jefferson City
Utilities Commission
C. Q. Tichenor
R. Benn
Saedae
R. E. W. Hayes
D. Eon Block
D. . E. Bernheimer
R. A. A. Whipple
R. A. Hu. Munger
R. John J. Green
R. , T. Smith
L. James F. Mister
D. Olmer
Social engagements and travel notes from Kansas City society
Miss Mary Neal hosts an afternoon tea for Miss Hattie Shields of Richmond with Miss Elizabeth Barton as host. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Rice Miner arriving from New York and guests at the Baltimore. Miss Katherine Sleeper plans an informal afternoon in honor of Mrs. Robert E. Wood with twenty four guests. Mrs. George W Evans departs for a month near Lee's Summit Mo. Abbie Boone to Denver by June 1 joining Boone family for permanent home. Mrs. Samuel Fraser Pryor of St Louis to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Holmes and later Miss Katherine Sleeper and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Jacques. Katharyn Gordon returns from Jefferson City after a month with Mrs. J. Henry Johnson. Irene Shepard hosts a luncheon for Mig Pay Harkless at 2826 Forest Ave with several guests. Ernest Turner hosts a informal evening for Harkless. A. M. Blodgett and C. S. Gould host a bridge for Miss Ruth Bushnell and bridal party. Mrs Arthur Coates of New York to spend summer in Maine chaperoning youths to Wyonegame around Highland Lake. Season runs from June 29 to August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Sleeper
Robert E. Wood
Mrs. Wood
Miss Julia Wood
Samuel Fraser Pryor
St. Louis
E.E. Holmes
Pryor
H. W. Jacques
Irene Shepard
Forest Avenue
Mig@ Pay Harkless
Trene Quick
Norma Freysching
Jenmins Abbie Boone
Mildred Patterson
Marceline Free
St. Joseph
Marie Dodge
Louis Farig
Elizabeth Wilson
Berenice Radford
Nannie Shumate
Arthur Coates
New York
Kansas City
Maine
Highland Lake
Portland
Noted Victorian House Features with Attic Servants’ Rooms
The description outlines a house with fast room and kitchen on the east side, three second-floor bedrooms and two bathrooms, and servants’ rooms plus a billiard room in the attic. The home will be finished throughout in hardwood and has a stated cost of $1.
Ben Winchell Generosity Praised by Railroad Worker Tale
A El Paso railroad engineer recounts how B L Winchell, president of the Rock Island system, treats workers with respect. The section hand recalls Winchell gave him a lit cigar during a ride past his section, illustrating high regard from employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E B. Handibo
el Paso
Tex
B. L. Winchell
Rock Island System
bin Winchell
Mount Washington Education Board Names New Teachers
The Mount Washington board of education appoints B. T. Ritter as superintendent and hires Olivia Hulse Anna Lena Ackerman Belt and Lillian Willison for next school year. Instructions indicate prior teaching continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Washington
Community Notices From Local Social Roundup
Seventeen items report local residents traveling to Maine and Louisiana for visits and hosting gatherings. Mrs. Coates plans travel with charges while Mr. Blodgett heads south for a several week stay. The For est Avenue Luncheon club met. prizes at bridge went to Mrs. Barton Morgan Haley. Mrs. Muckle returns from St. Louis and hosts Mrs. Campbell. Laurence Phister to host a dinner at the K C A C in Miss Coxs honor. Mr. and Mrs. Conkey to entertain guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thornton
Forest Avenue
George Barton
E. H. Morgan
Harry Haley
Laurence Phister
Miss Cox
Bourgade Funeral Held in Chicago for Archbishop
The body of Archbishop Peter Bourgade of Santa Fe New Mexico died Sunday at Mercy hospital Chicago hosted funeral services at the Cathedral of the Holy Name. Archbishop Quigley presided Mass with Rev James Scanlan and Dr Frank Purcell. Active pallbearers were six prominent Chicago priests. honorary pallbearers included Michael Cudahy Dr John B Murdy William P Hennebery and Judge Marcus Artineugh among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Peter Bourgade
Santa Fe
N. M
Mercy Hospital
Cathedral of the Holy Name
Quigley
James Scanlan
St. Johns
Frank Purcell
Cathedral College
E. M. Dunne
Chicago
Michael Cudahy
John B. Murdy
William P. Hennebery
Marcus Artineugh
John V. Clarke
Crowded Kansas City Rail Depot Amid Travel Surge
Passengers flood the Union depot as crowds fill streetcar stations and trains. Officials report record traveler volume, driven by G A R reunion attendees and Presbyterian assembly visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Union Depot
Presbyterian General Assembly
City News Briefs Highlight School Appointments and Local Deaths
Oak Grove gains M J Hays as public schools principal for the new year. Several local deaths are noted including Anna M Sullivan 47 wife of M J Sullivan and Barbara Rahija 26 wife of Michael Rahija both reported morning. Also Anna Humphrey funeral details and other local notices across Kansas City area.
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Kansas City, Kas
Kansas’ City
Burke
Leavenworth
Storis OF the Veterans
D. Hobbs
Missouri
Wilder S. Metcalf
United Spanish War Veterans
E. F. Heisler
Inmanere
Mr. Heisler
Senate
Senator Flint
Watson
Roberta S. Cox
Maysville
Speed
Pattie Tracy
Henry R. Conkey
F. Stanley Welles
Lieutenant Chambers
Irs
Ett Leavenworth
George L. Conkey
Harris Holton
Conkey
Trigg Thomas
Lloyd Speed
Rollin A. Norton
McGee Street
Charles L. van Fossen
New York City
Is Bigley
Joplin, Mo
Warwick Boulevard
A. W. McAlester
West Armour Boulevard
Columbia, Mo
Casil Lechtman
Dora Lechtman
Elm Ridge Club
C. A. Loontis
Hunter Avenue
Chillicothe
P. T. Abell
R. Barney
Paul Kitt
N. J. Swetland
J. H. Barclay
Co. B. Swan
C. H. Pennock
Gillham Road
St. Joseph, Mo
Henry Colina
Pensacola
Fla
W. J. Medes
Prospect Avenue
Medes
Collins
Ginsie Dickinson
William H. Casperson
I. E. Ruhl
William W. White
Wisteria Embroidery Club
Casperson
Flora Avenue
Robert E. Wisner
James H. Yeager
Augustine W. Force
George W. McMillin
Arthur J. King
Oscar Bricker
George Fish
Roy ©. Rinehart
Willard W. Paige
Harry H. King
H. H. Becker
V. G. Hines
Mary Neal
Hattie Shields
Richmond
Elizabeth Barton
Mrs. Rice Miner
George W.evans
Melt Farm
Lee's Summit
Abbie Boone
Denver
Mrs. el Boone
Miss Belle Boone
Katharyn Gordon
Ernest. Turner
A. M. Blodgett
C. S. Gould
Ruth Bushnell
Alfred Drichman
Ben Winchell
Am Waample
Rock Island
John Blodgett
Louisiana
John Muckle
John A. Campbell
J. G. Conkey
Neavy
M. J. Hays
Oak Grove
J. Allen Keyte
Breckenridge, Mo
Central High School
Anna M. Sullivan
M. J. Sullivan
Harrison Street
Barbara Rahija
Michael Rahija
North Fifth Street
Avalyn Goodno
W. H. Goodno
North Sixth Street
George T. Bell
Kansas City Transportation Bureau
F. C. Henry
East Eighth Street
Texas
Bettie Smith
White Church
Hannah Stump
C. B. Warfield
East
Eighteenth Street
Union Cemetery
Frank M. McGuire
Vine Street
Constable
August Shhulze
East Fifth Street
Katherine Rickert
John Ricket
Cleveland Avenue
Walter P. Rosewell
Higginsville
Leonard Rickert
Gordon & Koppel
John Taylor Dry Goods CO
Devaney
Simon
11Th Street
Ed Kat O
Ted
Main
Walnut Street
ERR Bros
Garvey All Paper CO
Foytima Nak
Mead Leslee
Grand Ave
Pinaud
Jay
Sutherland
Mennen
Fountain of Youth
Cobler
Burger & Richardson
Holmes
Bell
Grand
Jewel Howard
W. F. Smith Jewelry CO
Pickwick
Mooney Man
McGee
T. C. Gramer
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