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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

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Minneapolis Rain Halts Blues Miller Game Drama

The Blues and Millers game in Minneapolis was drawn after heavy rain paused play in the fourth inning. One run by the Blues in the fourth stood as the only score, with Swan pitching well before Umpire Kane called the game as conditions worsened.

Minneavouts Blues Kane Swan Kansas City Hallman Sullivan Cross Beckley O'Brien Nortins Minneapolis Oyler Welday O'Neil Brashear Vreeman Graham Clark Kerwin Quillen Buelow Krueger O’brien Clarke Kriege Neighbors O'Neill Mallman Ovyter

Belmont racing card notes and results

Summary of opening Belmont races listing horses like Lat of Langdon and The Pippin with winners and odds, plus entries such as Rio Aude and Red River. Also mentions several subsequent races including a hurdle chase with Peter Daily, and a final field headed by Jersey Lightning and Whip with times and placements.

Belmont Sreondeace Saddpiper R. Dagne Pippin Gliding Nelle Netter Kerr Black Oak J. Tucker Antecus Payman Maeter of Craft Greene Arkie Prince Ching Rathrod Melow Hrook Peter Daily C. Smith U Lynedd Seedads Flying Machine Warrior Nimrod Tony Ronero Siviver Red River Risito Musgrave Live Wire Catone Tackalan Cace Park View Koerner Jersey Lightning EK. Dagan G. Burne Gowan and Pugada

Resignation of Prof H H Bawden Vacates Cincinnati Chair

Cryemasati May 25 The University of Cincinnati trustees declare the philosophy chair vacant after Prof H H Bawden resigns. They cite false pretenses at hire from Vassar, alleged threats to a president, and conduct unbecoming of the university as reasons for the action.

Cryemasati H. H. Bawden University of Cincinnati Dalney Rawden Vassar College Tle Bawden Grommets

Brady case continued in portersfield division

The trial of J E Brady former president of the Merchants Refrigerating Company was continued until September 14 in Judge Porterfield's division of the criminal court. The grand jury returned eleven indictments with two counts of embezzlement and nine counts of warehouse law violations.

J. E. Brady Merchants’ Refrigerating Company Porterfield Criminal Court Brady

Charles W. Smith Elected Bishop on Twelfth Ballot

Rev. Dr. Charles W. Smith of Pittsburg was elected bishop of the M E church on the twelfth ballot at Baltimore on May 25. Total 744 needed. Smith 496. Hughes 477. Lewis 405. McIntyre 404. Stutz 300. Downey 828. Hingeley 140. Mason 247. Tennings 107. Dorchester 62. Goodella.

Charles W. Smith Baltrimore Pittsburg M. E. Church Smith Hughes Lewis McIntyre Stutz Downey Hingeley Mristol Mason Tennings Cooke Dorchester Goodella William A. Quayle Chicago Wilgon Sioux City Homer C. Stanter Madison N. J Robert McIntyre Loss Angeles Edwin N. Hughes Greencastle Ind David G. Downey New

Missing 15 Year Old Lawrence Girl Alleged Runaway With Sister-in-Law Husband

Lawrence Kansas May 25 C C Daley a recent Fort Leavenworth private is said to have run away yesterday with Edith Mathews 15 year old sister in law Daley and his wife had been visiting Lawrence for two weeks A Kansas City sleeper train schedule note appears in the ad copy context.

Lawrence Sister Lawrence, Kas C. C. Daley Fort Leavenworth Edith Mathews Daley

Weather Forecast Promises Fair Tomorrow with Chance of Showers

A weather observer said this morning that there will be a shower tonight followed by general clearing tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to show little variation with little change overall.

No flood danger forecast for Kaw and Missouri regions

Weather forecaster P. Connor reports light and well spread rainfall in the Kaw and Missouri watersheds with no danger of flooding. He notes heavier rains south of the area in Oklahoma and Texas causing floods, while local rainfall remains under half an inch yesterday. The Missouri river stands at 14.1 feet, well below the danger line of twenty one feet.

Kaw Missouri P. Connor Oklahoma Texas

Metropolitan Street Railway denies planned management changes

Samuel McRoberts, chairman, arrived in Kansas City to deny reports that president Lernard Corrigan and other officers will retire in June. He said only routine business will be transacted at the quarterly meeting. The annual meeting for the holding company will be held in Jersey City the fourth Monday in June.

Metropolitan Street Railway Company Samuel McRoberts Kansas City McRoberts Lernard Corrigan Kansas City Railway and Light Company Metropolitan Electric Light Company Jersey City

Last Guest Checks Out as Midland Hotel Closes

The Midland hotel register closed at 6 this morning with Joseph Grombach of Chicago as the last guest. The company will serve one more meal Wednesday and vacate the building June 1 when the lease ends. George W. Hale is expected in Kansas City tomorrow. Huughes Bryant says remodeling plans are complete and denied any hotel lease rumor.

Midland Hotel Joseph Grombach Chicago George W. Hale Kansas City Huughes Bryant Bryant

Kansas City to Probe Great Western Books

J. E. McVoy the state insurance department actuary arrived in Kansas City to conduct a full examination of the Great Western Life Insurance company books. The inquiry will influence W. D. Vandiver's decision on a proposed capital increase and will run about a week while a new board of directors chosen by court takes control.

J. E. McVoy State Insurance Department Kansas City Great Western Life Insurance Company W. D. Vandiver McVoy

Field Gets Wis Pay At Last

In Independence the county court voted 900 to pay Judge R H Field as special prosecutor in the Sunday theater cases following a Jackson county circuit court ruling. Judge Patterson and Judge Dodd supported the payment while Ho Moss opposed, believing Field offered his services free for the good of the cause.

Independence Circuit Court Jackson County R. H. Field Patterson Andudge Dodd Ho Moss Field

Burglar Wounded by Panic Fleeing with Jewelry

Mrs. William P. Walton woke to a thief in her room at 2632 East Thirty ninth street about 3 am. She screamed, her husband chased the burglar into the street, who fled with jewelry valued at 8101,000 including four diamond rings and a large four carat stone plus about $10. Total loss set at about $1,000.

William P. Walton East Thirty Ninth Street Mr. Walton

Street car crash after bricks on track in Argentine

A street car plowed into a vacant frame building after bricks on the track at Maple street and Ruby avenue caused the car to climb a curbstone. Conductor J. B. Crane was slightly injured, four passengers unharmed. Motorman G. N. Rice failed brakes while eastbound Car 495, seen bricks, attempted to stop.

Argentine J. B. Crane Maple Street Ruby Avenue G. N. Rice

Princess Elopement Rumor Rocks European Courts

Paris reports a princess from a major European royal house has allegedly eloped fleeing to London to wed in a registry office. London Paris Berlin police are urged to halt the couple and alert embassies. The princess may be an Austrian Archduchess, daughter of Archduke Frederick, with four unmarried archduchesses aged 23 to 15 possible suspects.

Paris Europe London Berlin Cologne Archduke Frederick Marie Henrietta Gabrielle Isabelle Marie England

Thaw Denied Freedom by Court for Insanity

Fry K Thaw, who killed Stanford White, will remain in asylum custody after Justice Morshauser rules he is insane and cannot be released on habeas corpus. The decision upholds prior commitment and keeps Thaw jailed at least until a further order, with possible transfer to another institution being considered.

Povenkrersit N. Y Fry K. Thaw Stanford White Justice Dowling Thaw Matteawan Asylum Morshauser White Plains Morshhauser Dan

Identification of Mabel Snell letters in will case

Positive identification of letters attributed to Mabel Snell McNamara was the day’s highlight in the will case. Handwriting expert J D Cheney confirmed the author as Mrs McNamara and noted the indorsements in the name Lone Lyell. Additional testimony covered transfers of town lots and related correspondence with Mabel Snell. A dentist, A L Van Arsdall, moved his office to 500 Commerce Building.

Canton Int Mabel Snell McNamara Kansas City Snell Babe J. D. Cheney McNamara Cheney Lone Lyell Mabel Europe Fort ¢ la Mabel Snell Colonel Snell A. L. van Arsdall Commerce

Woman’s body found in barrel near New York islands

Unidentified woman’s body, believed murdered, recovered today from a barrel in Little Hell Gate between Ward’s and Randall’s islands. The grisly find follows discolored eyes and a bruised nose, with nearby Thomas Jefferson Park hosting Italian outings.

New York Little Hell Gate Ward's Randall's Islands Thomas Jefferson Park

Mrs Vanderbilt Granted Absolute Divorce and Custody

An interlocutory decree of absolute divorce was granted to Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt from Alfred G Vanderbilt by Justice O Gorman in the New York supreme court. She receives custody of their only child a boy. The couple married at Newport January 14 1901. She is an heiress in her own right and by expecta tion. Times of marital troubles cited motoring and coaching hobbies. Vanderbilt left for England soon after filing for divorce and is involved with English coaching and travel on Venture.

New York Elsie French Vanderbilt Alfred G. Vanderbilt Justice O'Gorman Supreme Court Vaneaeue Elsie French Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Newport Frederick Orme French England Venture” and Its London Brighon

Live target for big guns tests at Hampton Roads

The U S monitor Florida sails from Norfolk to serve as target ship for gunnery tests at Hampton Roads beginning Wednesday. The Florida is to be tested with the Arkansaw and the torpedo boat Morris taking part in the exercises.

Navy Norfolk Florida Norfolk Navy Yard Hampton Roads Arkansaw Morris

Hoboken Justice Reiterates Secret Gould Sagan Ceremony

Hoboken Justice Budenbender says he transformed ex countess into a princess and will release details and witnesses tomorrow. Paris attorney for Mme Gould denies any marriage occurred. Gould family and Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan in Paris refuse comment as George Gould plans European trip for a final settlement with his sister.

New York Mme Anna Gould Prince Helie de Sagan Atlantic Justice Budenbender Hoboken M. Cachard Paris Mme. Gould Associated Press Gould Anna Prince de Sagan Budenbender George Gould Europe

Paris denial of secret Gould de Sagan marriage plan

Paris reports attorney for Mme Anna Gould denies secret hoboken wedding tale. The marriage to Prince Helic de Sagan is to proceed with civil and religious ceremonies under a separation of property regime. In Texas, Dallas floods force rail closures, drownings, and widespread damage while other areas report receding floods and murky rail status.

Paris M. Cachard Mme Anna Gould Mme. Gould Prince Helic de Sagan Associated Press Hoboken N. J America Gould France Avenue Malakoff Chateau Marais Weer Boni de Castellane Castellane Prince de Sagan

Navy Conducts Historic Target Test in Chesapeake Bay

The old Southern drill grounds in lower Chesapeake Bay host naval tests with the torpedo net protecting the monitor Florida from torpedo fire. Tugs Mohawk and Rocket assist as photographers and officials observe, marking the first naval test of this kind and the torpedo net in service.

Chesapeake Bay Mohawk Rocket Navy Yard Secretary of the Navy Florida

Prince Helie de Sagan Visits Mme Gould in Paris

Prince Helie de Sagan was the sole visitor yesterday at Mme Anna Gould's house on Avenue du Bois. The madam was reportedly not in.

Prince Helie de Sagan Mme Anna Gould Avenue du Bois

Platform vote rejects Christ leader phrase in party platform

At the Washington convention on May 25 ministers and delegates voted down a proposal to insert the words We accept Christ as our leader in the party preamble. They argued the phrase would provoke hostility from Jews and others of differing religions. The platform also opposes local option as a compromise.

Searitz Wasa Christ

Mae C Wood Platt Divorce Case Bail Set

Mae C Wood of Omaha who sued Senator Thomas C Platt for divorce was released on $5000 bail. She faces a perjury charge tied to testimony in the case heard last week. The bail bond bears her signature Mae C Wood att.

New York Mae C. Wood Omaha Thomas C. Platt Miss Wood Wood Mae C. Woodatt

Floods Increase as Six Die in Dallas Bridge Collapse

Flood conditions spread through eastern and middle Texas. Six men drowned when a bridge collapsed at Dallas amid rising waters. Rescue teams and local authorities searched the area as weather worsened.

Dallas Tex

Quayle Elected Bishop in Ten Ballot Methodist Vote

The Rev. Dr. William A. Quayle pastor of St. James Church Chicago was chosen bishop on the tenth ballot by the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church ending a deadlock. The May 25 report from Barrymore Minnesota notes the final tally and decision.

Mrs Gunness Story With Arkansas Informant Moves Officers

Mayor Darrow and law partner H Y Worden, representing Ray Lamphere, chase new leads in the Mrs Belle Gunness case. A mysterious Arkansas informant claims Gunness escaped in male clothing and sent a letter within days of her alleged death, offering to provide letters and more details if interviewed.

Real Estate Transfer: Baldwin Sells Corner Property

Robert G. Baldwin sold the northeast corner of Fifteenth and Harrison to James W. McMurray for 43500. The 75 by 160 foot tract houses nine apartment buildings and was bought as an investment. W. J. Dillon headed the real estate deal for United States and Mexican Trust Company as both seller and purchaser.

Robert G. Baldwin Fifteenth and Harrison Streets James W. McMurray Fifteenth Street Harrison Street W. J. Dillon Reallening United States

The Versatile Dr Quayle at Baker University Leader

Dr Quayle, then Baker University president, is described as a seedy farmer type in the 905 era. He was summoned to the East on church affairs and a Philadelphia pastor alerted him to an important visit. The tale notes an arrival and late church approach.

Baker University Quayle Philadelphia Clay Wiagle

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