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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

4

American Women Shone at Buckingham Palace Ball

Queen Alexandra wore jewels valued at a million dollars while President Fallieres was present with no decorations. The state ball opened with a dance d honneur featuring only the royal family, followed by supper with the guest of honor. The event capped a day of royal entertainment in London.

Alexandra King Edward Queen Alexandra M. Fallieres Bridgeport Conn George C. Cannon Henry W. Cannon Chace National Bank Oung Cannon Connecticut E. F. Irvin New York Irving Cannon Here

Brother of Missing Thomas Fickes Traces Lead in Kansas City

Abraham Fickes of Lincoln Nebraska arrived in Kansas City to aid in locating his brother Thomas Fickes, a 59 year old patent medicine salesman who disappeared May 17. Fickes, a widower, stood six feet tall with a gray beard and gray mustache and roomed at 812 Main Street. his six children remain in Lincoln.

Abraham Fickes Lincoln Neb Kansas City Thomas Fickes Mr. Fickes Main Street

Contests to Top 200 Seats at National Republican Convention

May 27 report shows about 200 seats may face contests before the national committee. Secretary Dover lists contests filed. many will reach the committee after the filing deadline, with seventy eight contests already on file.

Cmecaco Dover

Royal Court Attire and Gifts Highlight a Formal Event

Royal entourage filled the room as gowns in directoire and empire styles graced the attendees. The queen wore yellow with garter ribbon and immense jewelery valued at five million dollars. President Fallieres was noted for simple evening dress amid royals and dignitaries.

Directoire Ambassador Reid Jennie Crocker San Francisco Lady Paget Windsor Castle Fallierrs Lady Donoughmore Lady Craven Lady Ifolk Naylor-Leyland Cavendish- Bentincke Sam Newhouse

Bankers' Trust assets to be sold. 43% paid to creditors

Receiver Thomas R. Marks says depositors and creditors may receive about 40 to 43 percent of proved claims, with about $760,000 in claims and $650,000 undisputed. Judge Brumback will issue orders in June to finalize sale and pay funds held in a separate bank once claims are filed by June 1.

Bankers’ Trust Company Thomas R. Marks Brumback Bankers’ Trust Company’s Bank. the Money Paid By Mr. Coke Trust Company Bete” Eraschena Ime Peary

Rach Tracks Fight For Life

G H Terriberry attorney for the two New Orleans horse tracks outlines campaign plans to oppose Louisiana racing abolition efforts. He backs a three member state racing commission and bans on owners directing meetings, limits on minor admission, Sunday and night racing bans, and keeping half mile tracks at least twenty five miles from large cities to keep the sport cleaner.

Bartow Rosque New Orleans Louisiana G. H. Terriberry City Parks Crescent City State Racing Commission

Pipe and Bowl Must Go Forces Senate Action

The University senate passed the sentence of death on the Pipe and Bowl sophomore club and expelled two students after freshmen initiation pranks Saturday night. Two students were arrested Sunday for stealing a red lantern on an obstruction, claiming it was part of the initiation ceremony.

Ann Arrow Mica University Senate

Funeral of J. T. Buchanan Held at Elmwood Cemetery

Funeral services for John T. Buchanan former Central High principal died last Thursday in New York City were held at Armour chapel Elmwood cemetery at 3 PM. Rev. D G Wylie and Rev. B Bosworth officiated with Prof Phillips Comey Kanta Rushona among pallbearers.

John T. Buchanan Central High School New York City Armour Chapel Elmwood Cemetery D. G. Wylie B. i Bosworth Rockford, Til Buchanan I Phillips Comey Kanta Rush Has

Ocean Records Sought by Mauretania and Lusitania

Giant liners Mauretania and Lusitania will attempt new Atlantic round trips to set a 24.5 knot average. Mauretania starts from Liverpool and aims to reach New York Monday to resume its voyage, while Lusitania departs for the second leg of its trip from New York seeking the subsidy speed.

New York New Oceuny Mauretania Lusitania Atlantic Liverpool Hoear

Osteopathy Graduates Four at Central College Ceremony

The Central College of Osteopathy will graduate four tonight at Spaulding's Hall. Rev. J. F. St. Clair delivers the annual address. Graduates are William C. Thompson Miss Millie Householder Mrs. Rose Dalton and Mrs. Mollie Howell.

Central College of Osteopathy Spaulding’s Hall J. F. St. Clair William C. Thompson Millie Householder Rose Dalton Mollie Howell

Prohibition Candidate Declares for Criminal Judge Seat

George E. Bowling, an attorney, filed a declaration in the county clerk’s office this morning declaring as a Prohibition candidate for judge of the criminal court.

George E. Bowling

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