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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

2

Denver Assembly Sees Rainy Weather and Big Bets

Dr. Coyle of Denver spoke about rain as the assembly debated venue costs. Denver led in votes over Seattle with a $15,000 hospitality pledge, while Oklahoma City withdrew. The cross‑country timetable included Lebanon Seminary endowment appeals and an advisory board election for audit and bond approval. Attendance dwindled as commissioners' mileage totaled about $40,500.

Dr. Coyle Denver Seattle Colorado Oklahoma City Prado Lewis Ham Horate Greeley William Henry Roberts Minthe William H. Oxtoby Joseph W. Cochran George W. Bailey Spencer George Stevenson Philadelphia J. N. Barkley Lebanon Tenn Oae

Temperance Mass Meeting in Convention Hall Tonight

A temperance mass meeting starts at 8 o clock in Convention Hall. Rev E Trumbull Lee of Pittsburg chairs the permanent temperance committee. Speakers include Miss Marie C Brehm of Chicago Rev J M Fulton of Philadelphia Judge William H Wallace of Kansas and C W Trickett of Kansas City. The Charles M Alexander chorus from last Saturday will provide music.

Convention Hall E. Trumbull Lee D. D Pittsburg Permanent Committee On Temperance Marie C. Brehm Chicago J. M. Fulton Philadelphia William H. Wallace Kansas C. W. Trickett Kansas City Kas Charles M. Alexander

Temperance Assembly Topics and City Visits in Kansas City

Gossip from the Assembly floor in Convention Hall notes singer Robert Howard Hudson’s eve ning program for temperance. Commissioners and ministers gathered for mileage and hospitality payments, while delegates discuss Oklahoma City’s refusal to host the 1910 assembly and Siam’s evolving French influence.

Robert Howard Hudson Kansas City Convention Hall Rey Assembly

Assembly Drudge Ends? Not Yet At Convention Hall

The postmaster and ministers face a backlog as Convention Hall winds down, while Rev. J. F. Price explains spar mining near Marion Kentucky. Anadarko Oklahoma shifts from rag towns to brick interiors with urban services. Dr. McGinley and Dr. Hill share a lookalike mix causing mixups amid endless questions.

Marion J. F. Price Pensylvania Anadarko Oklahoma B. Teis

Rising Rivers Threaten Kaw Valley Flood Wells

Forecaster notes Kaw river rise tied to Blue river flood. Kansas City area flood stage near seventeen feet, with 15.4 feet reported at 7 am in Kansas City and trains delayed due to high water. Missouri river also rising. effects reach Iowa and Illinois rail lines.

Blue River Manhattan Yopeka Kansas City Kansas Missouri Sioux City Blue Valley Iowa Illinois Texas

Police Snitching Fines in Police Court Case

Four Black defendants George Thompson Kes Smith Horace Crenshaw and Andrew Payne faced fines for snitching a practice of soliciting prisoners for ads in police court. Judge Kyle imposed 500 dollar fines with stay of execution if Thompson stays away from police headquarters. Smith and Crenshaw received the same. Payne was discharged after five months of prior orders to quit snitching.

George Thompson Kes Smith Horace Crenshaw Andrew Payne Kyle Thompson Smith Crenshaw Payne Andy

Bishops Attend Dedication Pilgrimage to Pro Cathedral

Kansas prelates led by Bishop Thomas Lillis plan a pilgrimage to Napolis to lay the cornerstone of Archbishop Ireland's procathedral in Minneapolis. The double church project remains under construction as bishops visit and dedicate offerings.

Thomas FP Lillis Kansas City Kas J. J. Hennessey Wichita Meesstso Napolis Ireland Minne Mead

Tears Stop Murder Trial in Moran Courtroom Collapse

In Moran a murder trial halted as women cried aloud and Judge Faust recessed the session. Defense attorney Apt argued May Sapp’s sanity and Whitlow’s guilt amid testimonies about a troubling death and a disputed timeline. The jury was expected to hear closing arguments later in the afternoon.

Anold Whitlow Apt May Sapp Samuel Whitlow Sapp May Moran Sam Whitlow

Two Sue the Metropolitan for Damages in Circuit Court

Two damage suits totaling fifteen thousand dollars were filed in the circuit court against the Metropolitan Street Railway company. Mrs. Anna Schoenhard seeks five thousand for injuries from a May accident at Forty eighth street and Harrison avenue after alighting. John Wickland, a street flushing wagon driver, seeks ten thousand after a collision at Twea street and Vine streets.

Metropolitan Street Railway Company Anna Schoenhard Thirty-third Street Garfield Avenue Forty-eighth Street Harrison Avenue John Wickland Onyan Tweast Vine

Gossip of Society in St Louis Hosts and Travel Highlights

Miss Charlotte Warfield of St Louis visits Miss Celia Abernathy. Guests attend luncheons at Haddon hall with Miss Ruth Bushnell. many socialites travel to Detroit, New York, and Chicago. The S and S club hosts bridge and a dance at 33rd Street. Mrs. George Quigley hosts Evelyn Quigley of Toronto. Captain Henry and others attend events across Kansas and Missouri.

Charlotte ‘Warfield St. Louis i Celia Abernathy J. J. Vineyard Katherine Harroun Haddon Hall Ruth Bushnell Ewing Cole Raymond DeLane A. Harrington Place Helen Hoover Fred Hoovess Margaret Cole Charlotte Helen White St. Louis King Louis H. Severance New York City L. Severance Cleveland Holden University O S Wooster Charles W. Marsh East Thirty-sixth Street D. P. Aylen Werth Vaile Independence S. Club J. I. Conlway C. P. Philbrick J. H. Lampe Lampe Hearn McDonald T. J. Hearn George Dyer J. E. Brady J. J. Conway W. N. Hummer E. M. Reed Richard Fourchey H. K. Lyon C. L. McDonald J. W. German W. F. Stine McRea Cave W. D. Wallwork E. H. Phrailkill Lulu Milliken Joseph T. Schonesteeth Maude WeMort Col W. Powell Longstreth Frank Becktenwald Anna Corder Frank Peck Jane Hopkins Charles F. C Eula Anthony, Ladd Alice Li Jessie Cooper Mise Hazel Oi Chicago Mabe Dy Linda Spies

Tennessee Leaves Tomorrow Amid Storm Delays and Transfers

The steamer Tennessee will not depart for St. Louis until noon tomorrow due to late arrivals and rising river waters delaying warehouse repairs. The voyage carries nearly 30 tons from St. Louis and a deckload of horses for Miami, with wheat to follow for St. Louis.

Tennessee St. Louis Miami Uis Chester W. L. Thompson H. N. Dodd Kansas City George H. Park L. L. Campbell

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