Five Die in White River Launch Explosion near Clarendon
In Clarendon Arkansas on May 20 five young women and two young men died when the launch Columbia exploded its gasoline tank during a moonlight trip on the White River. Survivors were rescued with burns and fatigue. none of the bodies were recovered. The boat, about 30 feet long and seating 30, left Clarendon with a party of fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
Clarexnox
Ark
Bessie Palmer
Kansas City
White River
Here
Columbia
Mary Cavett
George P. Read
Mary Carvett
Wee
Anna Waddell
Memphis
Enn
W. F P. Brown
Joseph Youngblood
Guy Udgings
Hugh Jackson
BE. A. Farfer
Farfer
Palmer Daughter Drowns In Arkansas River
Miss Bessie Palmer 26 daughter of Alonzo T. Palmer of Harrison Street City Iowa drowned in the White River Arkansas last night. She was born in Malta Bend Missouri where her father was president of the Iowa Grove company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Palmer
White River
Arkansas
Alonzo T. Palmer
Harrison Street
Iowa Grove Company
Wa City
Palmer
Malta Bend
Merss Bessie Palmer
Main street viaduct under way bridging rail yards
Work on a steel and concrete viaduct will begin within sixty days from Main street Twentieth to Twenty-third streets. It spans the Kansas City Belt line yards, costs about 133000, and aims to open January 1 1909. Metropolitan Railway and others finance aid. Grade work will widen Main street between Twenty third and Twenty seventh streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Union
Commercial Improvement Company
Twentieth Street
Twenty-third Street
Kansas City
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Joy Oe Jones
Commercial Sprovement Company
Kansas City Belt Railway Company
Board of Public Works
Oeof
Death of Miss Nell Palmer Shocks Central High Family
Miss Nell Palmer, a Central High student, is reported dead. Mrs Murphy of Clarendon and Mr Palmer are out of the city. news of Nell reached the family only recently. Dr A L Houston, a nephew of Dr Murphy of Clarendon, also drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Palmer
Central High School
Murphy
Clarendon
Today May Be Hottest Day of 1908
Weather observers report that today could be the hottest day of the year 1908, with unusually high temperatures recorded across the region and officials urging precautions to residents.
Palmer Family Remembrance and Harsh Weather Forecast
The notice mentions Miss Palmer’s education from Malta Bend to Nevada MO and Kansas City, her graduation from Central High School, yearly Clarendon visits, and surviving relatives. It also notes a weather forecast predicting heat relief with showers, a 90 degree high expected this afternoon, cooler tonight and tomorrow, with earlier readings of 82 this morning and 90 plus along the Eastern Rocky Mountain slope yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta Bend
Carter College
Nevada
Kansas City
Miss Palmer
Central High School
Cnt
Clarendon
N. E. Murphy
Earl M. Palmer
Mis Palmer
Fidelity Rust Company
Trent Palmer
Harrison Street
Rocky Mountain
Dodge City
Kas
Exterminator Group Opens Kansas City Offices
The Rose Exterminator Co. expands with offices in Kansas City Missouri and regional cities Cincinnati New York and Chicago. The firm offers pest control services for buildings and homes aiming to reduce rate and mice infestations across numerous properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Exterminator Co
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Kanoe City
Linwood Sunshine society brings flowers to city hospitals
The Sunshine club of Linwood school distributed about sixteen baskets of posies to Mercy St. Joseph's St. Luke's German University general hospital and the George H. Nettleton home. Sixteen baskets were filled from gardens of 735 pupils with daisies roses pansies sweet peas and more. A nurse asked what bouquet to choose and a patient requested daisies reminding her of country days. Principal Emma J. Lockett organized the morning act to cheer sick and said the girls would return to share more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Linwood
Emma J. Lockett
Mercy Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital
German Hospital
University Hospital
General Hospital
George H. Nettleton
Wrecking of First Congregational Church Delayed
Contractors Ran dall and Walker face a May 20 finish with a 25 dollar daily penalty. The firm said the work would end Saturday and begin penalties the next day for the stalled demolition of the Eleventh and McGee street church. The delay centers on the large steeple removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Eleventh and
McGee Streets
Randall & Walker
Two Suits For Damages Filed Against Metropolitan Street Railway
This morning in the circuit court two damage suits were filed against the Metropolitan Street Railway company. James M. Tully seeks 5000 for fractured ribs and severe bruises after being thrown from a car at Tenth and Cherry streets. Patrick Haffey seeks 1000 for injuries after a car strike at Fourth street and Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
James M. Tully
Tenth and
Cherry Streets
Patrick Haffey
Armourdale
Fourth Street
Kansas Avenue
Shubert Change Names O D Woodward to Run Tenth Street Theater
O D Woodward to manage the Tenth Street Theater for ten years under a new contract signed this morning. The Shuberts retain the lease and the venue will host one week engagements of Shubert plays and other independent attractions. The joint control will involve the Shuberts and the Woodward & Areas Amusement company, with Belasco and Fiske plays likely excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Woodward
Tenth Street Theater
Shubert Theater
Shuberts
Shubert
Belasco
Fiske
Woodward & Areas Amusement Company
Pennsylvania Democrats Choose Guffey Faction in Delegates Row
In Haver SAURE Pa May 20 the Pennsylvania Democratic organization led by James McGuffey defeated the Bryan faction over binding instructions for four delegates at large. The permanent chairman was Peter A O Boyle 31 and William T Creasy 16. Delegates to be elected include Col Guffey J P Ball Arthur De Walt and John G Harman. William H Barry was dropped from the slate for backing Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haversaure
Democratic Organization of
Pennsylvania
James McGuffey
Pittsburg
Guffey
Committee On Permanent Organization
Peter A. O’boyle
Wilkes Barre
Wiliam T. Creasy
Columbia
Colonel Guffey
J. P. Ball
Elk County
Arthur de Walt
Lehigh County
John G. Harman
Columbia County
William H. Barry
Delaware County
Bryan
Ridgely Heads East to Speak at Indianapolis Dinner
William B. Ridgely president of the National Bank of Commerce departs tonight for Indianapolis where he will address the Indianapolis Commercial Club at its annual dinner on Financial Legislation and the Revival of Business. His oldest cane set is in Indianapolis and his wife is Phelps Brown's wife, advertising manager for the Indianapolis Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ridgely
National Bank of Commerce
Vice
Indianapolis Commercial Club
Mr. Ridgely
Indianapolis
Phelps Brown
Indianapolis Star
Johnson closes partial Alabama ballot count favors Cunningham
Montgomery May 20 irregularities mark the state Democratic primary ballot as counties delay tallying. It is indicated that Dr R M Cunningham one of the Johnson candidates for delegate at large is elected. Kansas City offers free examination at 1006 for piles and fistula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
R. M. Cunningham
Johnson
Kansas City
Drs. Thornton & Minors
Brewers defeat Blues 7 to 4 in Milwaukee
Milwaukee wins third game of the series at Association Park led by strong early hitting. Kitson shepherded the Blues’ pitching with four early runs, while Schneiberg settled in after a rough first inning. Final score 7 to 4 with Neighbors, Brown, and Beckley among key names noted in the melee.
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Milwaukee
Kitson
Brewers
Association Park
Blues
Schneiberg
Robinson
Green
McChesney
Kerwin
Wisser
Beville
Brashear
Beckley
McCormack
Clark
Iown
Kansas City
Hallman
Cross
Brown
Wisser Po
Crisp
Schneibe
Neighbors
Clark- Brown
Schnetberg
Attman Doned
Schnei
Schoelberg
Kane and
Bierhalter
Big Four Endorsements Shaped Missouri Democratic Convention
In Joplin Jefferson City May 20 the Missouri Democratic convention reassembled at 3 pm. Senator F. M. McDavid was named permanent chairman as resolutions were deferred. W A Rothwell nominated. W D Vandiver urged election by acclamation. Electors at large S M Dickey and M E Benton chosen. Folk and Stone named delegates at large.
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Jerverson City
F. M. McDavid
Springfield
Perry S. Rader
W. A. Rothwell
Moberly
W.D. Vandiver
Nenesees
S. M. Dickey
Webster County
M. E. Benton
Newton County
Folk
Senator Stone
T. R. R. Ely
Dunklin
David R. Francis
Moses C. Wetmore
J. A
L. W. Stephens
Champ Clark
Wetmore
Stephens
Francis
Reed
Lostey Found Ends Worry For Family In Kane County
Edward Southern aged 17 of 1518 East Twenty fourth street was reported missing from home May 12. He was found working on a farm near Dodson, Kansas after a local search. The incident concluded with no harm to the youth and the family relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Southern
East Twenty-fourth Street
Dodson
Crittenden Defeated in Democratic State Convention
Mayor Crittenden of Kansas City failed to push his resolution for disfranchising Negroes at the Democratic state convention in Jamerson City. A motion to refer the matter to resolutions passed amid disorder. The old hall, under reconstruction, offered a larger gallery, with many visitors including women, as two candidates for state office were to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Conkling
T. T. Crittenden, Jr
Crittenden
William Hicks
J. A. Reed
Hicks
E. W. Davis
Thirteenth Ward
E. M. Arnold
Shannon
John O'Brien
Fred W. Fleming
Reed
Charles L. Shannon
M. M. Sweetman
Thomas J. Pendergast
Sweetman
Bryan
Pendergast
Sweetaman
C. L. Shannon
Bost Bryan
Michael Ross
S. H. Chiles
N. R. Holcomb
J. L. Phelps
Frank J. Shinnick
Thomsa Pendergast
Ross
Fleming
M. E. Casey
C. L Shannon
M. Sweetman
T. G. Ragadale
J. M. Callahan
Independence
E. H. Stiles
Jamerson City
Kansas City
Committee On
Representative Hall
Folk
St Gates
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Lillian Winfield
Alma Pette
St. Louis
Mattie Counts
Aline Burton
Helena
Joseph McManus
A. L. Houston
Jackson County
Critttenden
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Linwood Sunshine Society
Keystone
W. B. Ridgely
Alabama
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