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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
8
A New York suit asks how much a year for a wife’s necessaries costs, as Howard Gould may be liable after separation for living expenses and wardrobe, with a jury and supreme court to decide if his support should cover items like an extensive wardrobe.
Mrs Josefa N Osborn and Osborn company allege Mrs Gould bought $20 750 in gowns and accessories on her husband s credit during nine months while separated, claiming he is responsible for debts though he contends she was living apart and he paid only necessaries.
Daniel F. Cohal, referee in the annulment suit of Helen Maloney, eloping heiress, against Arthur L. Osborn whom she married December 26, 1906, has completed the hearing of the evidence and will submit a report to the supreme court. The evidence could lead to three possible decisions.
Miss Helin Maloney faces three petitions challenging her marriage from nullification to outright denial of any union. She remains in Philadelphia with her parents and has appeared publicly since eloping with Samuel Clarkson, awaiting a possible remarriage if the court clears her to wed. The Missouri shops reopen at Kiny's Shops in Sensi after a ten day closure, with about 500 on the payroll. Missouri Pacific shops near SX remain closed since February 20 with no reopening date announced.
Thieves broke into W. W. Zane grocery at 625 Colorado avenue Kansas City and stole ten hams and about thirty pounds of tobacco during last night’s robbery.
Roy Chapin an electrician at Lyons electric light plant was killed by the high wheel of the engine. The accident occurred last night and was discovered around 4 am by his father and brother who found him with a fractured skull near the engine.
New York April 1 brokers fear an anarchistic attack after a warning from police headquarters that evidence pointed to plans against exchange members. The Consolidated Stock Exchange closed its galleries for a month or more, while the Cotton and New York Stock Exchanges also closed theirs. Officials cite repairs for closures, with Consolidated adding an extra guard on duty.
At a West Madison street meeting fifty hoboes denounced Dr Ben L Reitman self styled king of the hoboes for allying with anarchists. They declared him no longer their leader and criticized his association with Emma Goldman provoking police scrutiny and local vigilance.
Miss May Hearlow of Philadelphia accuses John Ames Barham of deceit and seeks legal action to recover her fortune. She will also sue Barham’s wife for defamation, outlining a list of alleged expenses including clothes and allowances.
A Chicago 17 year old extra conductor Michael B Croft was caught attempting to bore into the railway office safe with nearly 3000 dollars inside. He confessed after arrest blaming loan sharks for forcing the crime and said they took most of last month’s salary.
Guests at the Mrs. Humphry Ward Dinner, 300 to 400 women, admired the Duchess of Marlborough in a pale blue satin princess gown with diamond accessories. Mrs. Ward Jane Addams and the duchess spoke. meanwhile, sleuths in evening clothes prowled the room. Died laughing at an April joke occurred at a tea gathering. Rich guests debated hotel towel etiquette and the Gotham Hotel’s soap costs, prompting talk of a new house rule. A bigamy case opened with Michael Briefer offering to support both wives, with court-ordered payments set to begin. Amen Corner seats at the Fifth Avenue Hotel were to be relocated following the building’s demolition.
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