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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1908

Page

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Bride Anna Gould Marries Prince Helie de Sagan in Hoboken

New York reports the secret 11 pm wedding of Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan aboard Hoboken steamers. Justice W. C. Budenbender officiated under pledge of secrecy, with a $500 fee, risking a $50 fine for not filing within the legal period.

New York Anna Gould Count Boni de Castellane Helie de Sagan Europe W. C. Budenbender Hoboken Parsons Prince Helie Prince de Sagan Paris Budenbender Mme. Gould Loth Lillian Russell Justice Washington Street Prince New Jersey Sile Waldorf-Astoria The St. Paul

Red Foxes For The Zoo In Swope Park

Park employees hunted in Swope Park yesterday due to rain, capturing two of a three fox den while seeking more. Superintendent B A Chandler says the animals are fine and plans to surround other dens in the east end to add foxes and wolves to the zoo collection.

Park Swope Park Park Board Swope Park Zoo B. A. Chandler Mr. Chandler

Physicians of Kansas City Watch Mail for Medical Association Details

An urgent notice urges physicians in Missouri Kavens and Oklahoma to monitor mail for detailed arrangements related to a Medical Association. The misspelled text hints at postal routing and organized events or meetings, stressing timely receipt of folders or tec leaves for next steps.

Physicians OF Kansas City Missouri Kavens Oklahoma Medical Association Pei Lei Aioe

Rain and Weather and Mae Wood Bail News

Rain is forecast for today with showers across the Central West from Canada to the Gulf. Almanac times are listed for sun and moon. Mae C. Wood, jailed on perjury charges, seeks bail from a surety company. bail set at 5000 dollars but bond postponed until Monday. Senator Platt to skip the Republican national convention. alternate to attend in Chicago.

Washington Central West Canada Gulf United States Platt American Surety Company Justice O'Gorman Miner Surety Company Formit Senator Platt Chicago New York State

Tornadoes Hit Northern County Amid Havoc in Oklahoma

May 23 Snower Oklahoma two tornadoes struck within forty five minutes causing extensive damage. Walter Haworth reported killed and Michael Burnett believed fatally injured by flying timbers. Hagars schoolhouse demolished and four farms wrecked within half a mile. First touch near McCloud with path through Aydelotte and Meeker. About a dozen injured near Aydelotte. Full reports awaited due to poor communications.

Snawner Walter Haworth Michael Burnett Hagars McCloud Aydelotte Meeker

New Baptists Cost $9 Each in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Oklahoma May 23 Converts to the Baptist faith are won at a cost of $9 each, a record in economy, stated by Rev J C Stalcup for the home mission society at the Northern Baptists convention. He traced Oklahoma missionary work from 1865 to today with gratifying results. An afternoon memorial service honored E E Chivers D D, former field secretary of the Home Missionary society.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Northern Baptists’ Convention J. C. Stalcup Home Mission Society Stalcup E. E. Chivers D. D Home Missionary Society

Car Derailed by Soft Track in Fairmount Park

A Fairmount park car derailed at 7 30 p m due to a soft roadbed after heavy rain injuring J R Wheeler and his daughter Mrs Hilderbrandt of St Joseph. Wheeler was unconscious briefly after being pitched into the front vestibule and later returned to Kansas City. Hilderbrandt sustained slight injuries and the accident delayed service about two hours.

Fairmount Park J. R. Wheeler Hilderbrandt St. Joseph Wheeler Kansas City

Hotels Crowded As Convention Guests Overwhelm Rooms

Last week’s conventions left hotels full with no room for regular guests. The Kansas City Southern Railway runs a special sleeper to Joplin, leaving from Grand Avenue Depot at 11:66 p.m. and arriving via the Kanana line.

Joplin Granane Depot Kananah Mn Bat’ City Walnut ‘St

New City Charter Outline Promises Broad Reforms

The freeholders publish a skeleton of a charter with a modified referendum on franchises, a unified fire and water board, a civil service system, new hospital and health boards, and district based street cleaning. It preserves police court changes, billboard controls, and raises pensions for firemen and police. Public cooperation urged to refine details before final draft.

Civil Service Commission Fire and Water Departments Board of Commissioners Board of Pubic Works Board of Freeholders J. W. C. Karnes Karnes Dramshop Civil Service First Civil Service Board Charter Board Civil Service Section Water Board, Fire and Water Commissioners Water Works Department Fire Department Board of Fire and Water Commissioners Board of Public Works General Hospital Board of Health Health Department Oak District Kansas Ci Board of Pardons and Paroles

Man Dies, Leaves Note After Laudanum Overdose

Clinton Missouri May 23 John T Lewry aged 73 died today from laudanum overdose. He lived alone for years and left a note indicating where his money would be found. About $17 500 was found by his physician near the body.

Clinton John T. Lewry

Motor Car Builder Walter White Injured In Hill Climb Finish

Walter White of Cleveland, a major motor car manufacturer, was fatally hurt when his car toppled at the hill climb finish. The machine skidded after crossing the line, struck the curb, and rolled, breaking his right leg and causing severe head cuts. He briefly regained consciousness. police struggled to control the crowd while plans were made to move him to a hospital.

Cincinnatit Walter White Cleveland White Maenie J. A. Morrill Morrill Raeia C. C. Tripple San Francisco Usfin Barber San E.G. C. Wallin H. Goodfriend H. Miller John Burns Charles P. Hall John Peterson Hall Vi Fulno John Ahearn W. Mowrey Captain Tenfold Nors Nelson

Deadly California airship wreck and two other mishaps

A day of airship accidents leaves sixteen injured in California as the Morrill airship collapses. Inventor J. A. Morrill and crew are among those injured while Roy Knabenshue and associates crash near a baseball field in Toledo. spectators assist, and the gas bag is saved for repairs.

California Eels Hammondspoint N.Y Roy Knabenshue Anne Toledo

White Wings crash ends flight. navigator unhurt

In Hamaonnsport New York on May 23 the aeroplane White Wings carrying navigator John McCurdy of Toronto turned turtle after a squall. The rigid craft saved his life as it bore the motor and he crawled free uninjured. Officials debate rebuilding and adjustments to prevent tipping.

Hamaonnsport N. Y John McCurdy Toronto Selfridge Alexander Bell Washington Aerial Experiment Association Bell

Mishap at Armory Park as Knabenshue airship crashes

May 23 Toeno Ohio Rov Knabenshues anticipated flight ended in a crash when his air ship fell in a stiff breeze and struck the center field fence at Armory park. Knabenshue and two passengers Earl Hess and Charles Hamilton escaped with a few scratches after the craft sailed from Collingwood heights aerodrome.

Toeno Knabenshue Armory Park Earl Hess Charles Hamilton Collingwood Heights

High Wind Ends Aeronaut Schrader’s Ascension

Experano Springs Mo May 23. Her nee Schroder an aeronaut was fatally injured when his inflated balloon struck a three story building in high wind. He was knocked unconscious as the canvas tore and ropes tangled on the wall. The craft drifted across rooftops and settled on a porch as onlookers watched in alarm.

Experano Springs Hernee Schroder Schroder Schrader

Publicity bill tabled after Senate referral

Washington May 23 The campaign publicity bill with the Craumpacker amendment restricting representation, passed by the House yesterday, was laid before the Senate today and referred to the committee on privileges and elections where it will remain at least until the next session.

Washington

Ingraham Named Special Counsel To Utilities Panel

Mayor Crittenden announced the reappointment of R J Ingraham as special counsel for the public utilities commission with a $3600 annual salary. A seven member panel will hire an expert investigator at 4000, a clerk at 75 monthly, and assistants at 100 monthly. officials receive 600 yearly. Ingraham stated no current utility ties and emphasized independence, while noting possible prior AT&T connections via partner W S Cowherd.

R. J. Ingraham Public Utilities Commission Crittenden Public Service Corporation Commission Ingraham American Telephone and Telegraph Company W. S. Cowherd Mr. Ingraham

Prelates in a Boat Wreck Near Central Bridge

In New York on May 23 a fire department naphtha launch named Velox, carrying Cardinal Logue Mgr Hayes and a distinguished ecclesiastical party, struck a rock under Central Bridge in the Harlem river. The commander ordered passengers to the port side, freeing the hull and saving everyone. The boat listed, soaking the prelates to the knees, as they returned from Ellis Island where they were guests of immigration commissioner Robert Watch.

New York Cardinal Logue Mgr. Hayes Central Bridge Harlem River Cardinal Ellis Is Immigration Robert Watch

Francis Denies Candidacy For Vice President

In St Louis on May 23 ex-Governor Francis declared he is not a candidate for vice president and refuses to discuss politics saying he is too busy to talk or think about it. A. L. Van Arsdall, dentist, currently in office at 500 Commerce blog, is also mentioned in the fragmented text.

St. Louis Francis A. L. van Arsdall

Gospel songs in the hall draw 6000 in Kansas City

At Convention Hall a Presbyterian Evangelistic meeting drew about 6000 people with a 600-voice choir led by M. Alexander. He coaxed, teased, and united diverse audiences from many states and nations in a powerful, sustained chorus of There is a Fountain Filled With Blood and How Marvelous How Wonderful Is My Savior's Love for Me.

Kansas City Charles M. Alexander Convention Hall Mr. Alexander Maine New York California Texas Dakotas China Siam Korea India Pcland Scotland Noftzger Abeseaaae Indiana Athees la Alexander Hall

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Princess Anna Mme. Gould and DE Sagan Mae Wood Mae C. Wood Lee Hidaight Pevdee OS P. m. Seevenecsato Shawnee, Ok NEW Baptists J. BR. Wheeler Artivala Freeholders Meservey E. C. Meservey Clinton, Mo Drs. Thornton & Minor Oakland Cal Ball Park Indianapolis Hernce Schroder Eldorado Springs Senate Ingraham Utilities Counsel Eee de Boxes Tamans Presbyterian Evangelical Meetings Second Presbyterian Church Robert Mackenzie Stevenson Herrick Johnson John Willis Baer First Presbyterian Church Bolerton Iva Tandrith LL. D Mark A. Matthews Presbyterian Board of Stucesibn Aeneas W. Falk Geo . McLean Walter Williams Edgar . Wark D. B W. J. Darby Ayetematis Grace Presbyterian Central Presbyterian Church Lamb of
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