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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

12

Patience Exhausted as Root Warns on Venezuela Clash

Secretary Root says his patience and temper are exhausted amid the Venezuela controversy. President Castro’s arrogant truculence provokes sharp exchanges with the State Department and US officials including Secretary Root and Minister Russell. The clash signals possible drastic steps by Washington.

Root Washington Venezuela State Department Castro South American Russell

Novel Triggers Divorce Claim Amid Chicago Society Circles

Mrs. Lillian Shaffner of Chicago files for separate maintenance from her husband Attorney Benjamin M. Shaffner, alleging extreme cruelty tied to her Chicago society novel Suzanne. The work depicts a wife fleeing with a clergyman and a husband driven by money, fueling public discussion on its autobiographical echoes.

Curcaco Social Economic Club Lillian Shaffner Suzanne Benjamin M. Shaffner

Government aims for cautious action in Venezuela dispute

The article describes a restrained U.S. stance as Congress prepares papers on the Venezuela controversy. It notes likely no message to Congress, a possible commission to investigate, and a fleet-backed ultimatum if needed. It also recounts Mrs Shaffner’s divorce petition detailing threats and a barricaded room incident.

Russell Congress Venezuela Castro

Houston killed in self defense claim by Tunica man

In Tunica Mississippi on March 31 Percy M Houston secretary treasurer of the Yazoo Mississippi levee board was shot and killed by an alleged detractor asserting self defense. The incident occurred last night with authorities expected to investigate the death as a murder case.

Tunica, Miss Percy M. Houston Yazoo-Mississippi

Attorney Lowe Demands Retraction Amid Threats

J. T. Lowe, an attorney here, follows a demand by Houston for a retraction of alleged derogatory statements. Lowe claims Houston was attempting to draw a weapon when he reentered the scene.

J. T. Lowe Houston Lowe

New Florida Senator Named to Succeed Bryan

William Hall Milton, 42, a lawyer and banker, appointed by President Cleveland to succeed the late William James Bryan as Florida senator. Milton is grandson of ex-Governor John Milton and will take office after Bryan's death. he has served as surveyor general.

Tautanasser Fla William Hall Milton Illiam James Bryan John Milton Cleveland

William Wall Milton Named Senator for Florida

William Wall Milton has been appointed United States Senator from Florida to succeed the late William James Bryan. Milton has held various elective offices, including two terms as mayor of Marianna.

Florida Marianna

Green bugs decline in winter say state entomologists

Lawrence March 31. Entomologists report numerous samples of green bugs are ordinary wheat louse varieties and not the Toroptera grani um that damaged Texas Oklahoma and Southern Kansas last year. In one locality the genuine green bug was abundant last fall but has nearly disappeared due to the parasite that feeds on them.

Lawrence, Kas University Texas Oklahoma Kansas Department of Entomology

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