St Paul men beat Blues in first game of series
St Paul opened with five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat Kansas City 7 to 3. Teal pitched well in his league debut for St Paul as Egan relieved for KC but could not overcome the early deficit. Geier Rowan Wheeler and Dunleavy delivered key hits to fuel the rally.
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St. Paul
Blues
Goodwin
Egan
Teal
Geier
Rowan
Wheeler
Davis
Flood
Dunleavy
Meyers
Neighbors
Tiemeyer
Kansas City
Beckley
Hallman
Cross
Brashear
Downey
Kerwin
Sullivan
Mood
Neighbor
S. Myers
Bee
Dun Jeavy
Hallian
Danleavy
Kitson
Krueger
Decoration Day Weather Forecast Promises Fair Conditions
The weather bureau predicts generally fair weather and moderate temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Reports from Kansas show clear conditions at western stations with some rain in the southeast, and heavy rain east of Kansas City with a light shower in the city on the storm’s edge.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Charges Linked to Premature Crop Reports Release
Theodore H. Price, longtime cotton exchange figure, indicted by a federal grand jury over alleged collusion to leak government crop statistics before public release. The case centers on the exposed sale of confidential data and Price was released on bail of 5000 dollars.
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Agaiont Price
New York
Theodore H. Price
Cotton Exchange
Federal Grand Jury
Price
Forse Building
Land Jury
Open air horse show revival at Elm Ridge grounds
Kansas City readies a big outdoor horse show revival after noon tomorrow with roadsters runabout trotters speedway pacers high school and saddle horses and a Derby. The stock yards Derby and twelve entries highlight the day with show beginning at 1 30 o clock and a featured educated horse Cleveland owned by Watts.
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Fairmount Park
Kansas City
Elm Ridge Grounds
Elm Ridge Club
Stock Yards
Denny
Cleveland
5S. Watts
Plans for River Trade Trip Through Missouri River Towns
The Commercial club plans a three day visit east of Kan ean City with a large meeting to recruit Missouri River Navigation congress members and discuss a river trade trip via the Missouri Pacific. Leaders KE Ellis Jones will speak. trip would visit river towns, Jefferson City, and return by Wednesday night at an estimated under 35 dollars per person for sixty to seventy travelers.
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Missouri River
Kansas City
E. M. Clendening
Ke, C. Ellis
Lawrence M. Jones
River Movement
Missouri River Navigation Congress
Yorkton
S. C
Jefferson City
Missouri Pacific
Kansas Nes
Chester
Ee River
Jefferson
Kids to Lose McCune Cites Re-Election Refusal
Henry L. McCune, judge of the circuit and juvenile courts, says he will not seek re-election. He explains the need to return to private practice while noting his long work on Jackson county juvenile court projects including the Boys' hotel and detention facilities.
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Henry L. McCune
Circuit and Juvenile Courts
McCue
Jackson County
Boys
McCune Farm
Judge McCune
Umbrella a Lightning Rod Sparks Narrow Exit for Crick
Independence resident John Crick narrowly escaped a lightning strike last night as his house was struck while he stood nearby. The umbrella he carried acted as a lightning rod, saving him from serious harm though his right arm lost all feeling and a cigar was knocked from his mouth. The square roof suffered damage with saddle boards torn at the corners. no other family members were hurt.
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John Crick
Independence
Democratic candidates for Congress to appear in Blue township
All Democratic hopefuls for Congress will be shown in Independence Monday night. The Young Men's Democratic club invites the entire slate to appeal to Blue township voters, whose Jackson county influence exceeds its simple vote total.
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Congress
Independence
Young Men's Democratic Club
Blue Township
Kansas City
Jackson County
Decoration Day Activities Set Across Town Tomorrow
Decoration day honors fallen soldiers while many avoid the cemeteries. Readers may attend a 1:30 p.m. horse show at Elm Ridge, a 2 p.m. regatta by the Blue Club, a band concert at Swope Park, and special attractions at all amusement parks.
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Elm Ridge
Swope Park
One Delivery of Mail To-morrow at 8:15 AM
Post office will make one complete delivery of mail tomorrow. Carriers depart the post office and the sub stations at 8 15 AM. General delivery and stamp division open all day. Money order division closed all day.
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General Delivery Department
Kansas City Commission Plan Debate and Speeches
Des Moines Commissioner Wesley Ash outlines a nonpartisan city government plan to Kansas City workers at Swift's. He argues commissions ensure broad representation, higher salaries for efficiency, and strong public opinion. John MacVicar cites New York's municipal research bureau as a booster for efficiency and accountability.
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Wesley Ash
Des Moines
Swift's
City Hopes New Government After Chelsea Fire
Chelsea Mass with 40 000 residents faced a devastating blaze that collapsed its old city government. The legislature granted a commission form to enable rapid action and restore civic order amid municipal weakness. Kansas City Kansas expected similar reform on Tuesday under pressure for decisive leadership.
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Chelsea
Mass
Galveston
Leavenworth
Des Moines
Kansas
Des Moines Speech Rejects Corporate Control for City Plan
A Des Moines rally cited by Mr. Ash argues against corporate influence in city government. He links the commission plan to broader reform, urging openness in purchases and department books, daily commissioner meetings, and broader ward representation to curb ward bosses.
Efficiency its Chief Aim John MacVicar Speaks in Des Moines
John MacVicar of Des Moines told the City Club at the Sexton hotel that the commission plan shows promise as an efficient form of government. He noted his dual experience as former mayor under the old regime and now a commissioner under the new system, stressing progress after sixty days.
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John MacVicar
Des Moines
City Club
Sexton Hotel
Des Moines Commission Plan Speakers Head Lineup
Des Moines commissioners Weslly Ash and John MacVicar will speak at a large mass meeting of the Commission Plan party tonight in the Auditorium hall at Sixth Street and Minnesota Avenue. No other city meetings are planned so all supporters may hear how the new plan operates.
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Mercantile Club
Sixth Street
Minnesota Avenue
Auditorium Hall
Ash
MacVicar
Swift Packing Plant
Wesley Ash
Des Moines
Commission
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Kansas City
Weslly Ash
John MacVicar
Fire Damages Armourdale Packing Plant Boiler Room
A fire at the American Dressed Beef and Provision Co. on the Kaw river at Fifth Street Armourdale damaged the boiler room causing about 15000 dollars in losses. Firemen from Kansas City and Missouri confined the blaze to the boiler room. the roof and walls collapsed and pipes broke. The plant owner said operations would resume within forty-eight hours. Fire chief John McNarrey leapt clear as the boiler room roof collapsed.
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American Dressed Beef and Provision Company
Kaw
Fifth Street
Armourdale
Kansas City
Kas
Missouri
T. P. Ruddy
John McNarrey
Kansas City, Kas
Dickey V Casey Set For Fifth District Senate Race
In Jackson county Fifth district the Democrats have chosen Michael E. Casey with no contest expected. Republicans settled on Fred L. Dickey who runs a clay firm led by his brother Walter. Casey is a three term member of the lower house.
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Jackson County
T. J. Pendergast
Micheal E. Casey
Fred L. Dickey
Dickey
Walter Dickey
Mr. Casey
Freight boom expected as Frisco readies surplus cars
Information from Frisco general offices shows hundreds of idle cars to be activated soon. The line expects to move 1500 car loads of cattle from the Southwest this season and 600 car loads of potatoes on central and Southwestern divisions. Arkansas and Oklahoma mine openings may add 350 coal car loads daily, restoring idle crews.
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Sramormsp
The
Frisco
Southwest
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Battery Parade and Camp at Swope Park
Light Battery B of the Kansas City artillery will march downtown tomorrow morning then proceed to Swope Park to camp through Sunday night. Drills are scheduled for 5 pm tomorrow and 10 am Sunday at the park.
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Kansas City Artillery
Swope Park
Woman arraigned for usury in criminal court
Miss M. Campbell employed by D. H. Tolman, a money lender, was arraigned this morning on usury charges. She posted a bond of $600 and was released. The arrest followed a complaint by Lawrence Ditson, a department store employee.
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M. Campbell
D. H. Tolman
Lawrence Ditson
Heatwave Claims Ten Lives in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg Pa May 29 A blistering heat wave has caused ten deaths since midnight as temperatures reach 88 degrees. Many residents have collapsed and medical teams urge rest and hydration amid extreme conditions.
One Man Filibuster Against La Follette Delays Currency Bill
Senator La Follette led a lone filibuster to block the compromise currency bill with help sought from Senator Stone of Missouri. The vice president ruled against him, a roll call counted a quorum, and Aldrich supported the ruling as the debate over railroad bonds and currency security continued.
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Missouri
Wisconsin
Aldrich
Washington
Senate
la Follette
Stone
Culberson
Gore
Mr. LaFollette
Fairbanks
Allen G. Thurman
Bgan
Rhode Island
LaFollette
Mr. Aldrich
Senate Chamber
Gallinger
Wreck on Royal Blue Flyer Wounds Twenty Three
A Royal Blue flyer observation car derailed near Connellsville Pennsylvania at noon injuring twenty three passengers with three feared fatally. A special train rushed to the scene as the Baltimore and Ohio line service from Chicago to New York suspended. Passengers include H Lee Connellsville Sanford La Grange Ill and Mrs A V Owen Baltimore.
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Connellsville
H Lee
Sanford
la Grange
Ill
Pittsburgh Terminal Company Receivership Likely Today
In Pittsburo Pa on May 29 reports say receivership proceedings for the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Railway may be started today in state or federal court. Attorneys McCoke Reed and Beal met Judge Young in U S district court for a conference, outcome not learned.
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Pittsburo
Wabash- Pittsburg Terminal Railway Company
United States
W. F. McCoke
James H. Reed
James Beal
UN States District Court
Young
Ex-Chancellor Snow to Return Home After Treatment
Dr. F. H. Snow, former chancellor of Kansas University, has left Bonner Springs sanitarium after four months of treatment. He plans an extended summer trip with his daughter and hopes to resume university work next year in Lawrence Kansas.
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K. U
Lawrence
Kas
F. H. Snow
Bonner Springs
Oklahoma Tornadoes Strike Amid Severe Storms
A second series of tornadoes, cloudbursts and heavy rains hit Oklahoma harming multiple towns including Hennessey Enid Frederick Cashion and Duncan. Five deaths reported at Duncan and three injured near Cashion as rivers rise and communications fail across the state.
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Oklahoma
Hennessey
Enid
Frederick
Cashion
Duncan
Welochka
Tulsa
Navina
Red River
Cimarron
Cottonwood
Mrs Frank Gould Vanishes From Philadelphia Horse Show
Mrs Frank Gould disappeared from the Philadelphia Horse Show after her husband arrived from New York seeking reconciliation. A leading figure at the event she had been hosted by Mrs George A Hahns and seen at St Martins Green Wissahicken heights. Friends were surprised by her sudden departure and Gould expressed disappointment at not meeting her.
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Philadelphia
Frank Gould
New York
Gould
George A. Hahns
St. Martin’s Green
Wissahicken Heights
Fatal Missouri Tornado Strikes Hale Village Near Chillicothe
A tornado hit Hale Mo late yesterday fatally injuring Everett Ramsey 21 and injuring Earl Jones Roy Templeton and Henry Newson. The Bank of Hale and several business houses were unroofed as debris flew. In Macox a severe wind storm with hail damaged windows barns crops and fruit about 9 pm lasting an hour.
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St. Josefn
Hale
Chillicothe
Everett Ramsey
Earl Jones
Roy Templeton
Henry Newson
Bank of Hale
Macox
May Corn Deal Ends In Market Wind Up
Caicaco May 29 The Patten deal in May corn closes with no change to plans. Prices ranged from 82 to 82 1/2 cents with a start at 82 4 4 and a dip to 77 4 4 before recovering. Patten claims no idea how much money he made and estimates vary from four to two million dollars. He plans to dispose of high priced coin and must wait for grain sales. The oats venture appears unprofitable. Patten has taken over 9 million bushels of oats. May oats fell five cents, signaling potential losses on the cash grain hold.
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Patten
Missouri boy commits suicide after school suspension
Herman Hendricks a 16 year old son of S G Hendricks a Frisco machinist shot himself in the head with a target rifle at six last evening dying three hours later. He had been suspended from school for smoking cigarettes and shortly before his death a local business college president informed his mother of the punishment.
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Sprinarre
Herman Hendricks
S. G. Hendricks
Hendricks
Herman
Merriam Disposeres Gossip Turmoil Over Horseshoe Protest
In Merriam Kansas a local feud erupts after Constable William Block bans a decoration day horseshoe pitching contest claiming it violates state law. The clash leads to the town breaking its resolve not to gossip or speak ill of anyone and sparks the planned match cancellation and potential arrests if needed.
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Merriam
Kas
William Block
Black
Kansas
Lee's Body Sent to Columbus for Confederate Rites
The body of General Stephen D. Lee, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, escorted by Confederate veterans and state militia, was sent by rail to Columbus Mississippi for burial. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 4 PM in Columbus, with citizens joining the procession.
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Columbus
Miss
Morrow
German Synod Overture Highlights 1909 Denver Choice
The 1909 general assembly debated a German request for a German Synod of the West and approved a deferment until local synods form. The meeting in Denver was chosen as the 1909 site after reports on polity and finance. Dr. Matthews and Dr. Coyle praised Denver and Seattle while urging unity and mission among German Presbyterians.
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Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Denver
Mark Allison Mathews
D.D
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Robert F. Coyle
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Galena
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Waukon
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Coyle
Five Lakes
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Ocean
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