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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1908
Page
13
Crowds lined the Thames bank for a paddle regatta described as a picturesque carnival. Boats and canoes filled the river area near Fifteenth Street Bridge as spectators gathered along both banks for the event, creating a lively waterfront scene.
Spectators watched a canoe race with paddlers led by R Mudra and racers C S Monroe H E Frost and L H Kenton finishing in order. The event drew a crowd despite rough water as a Robert Fulton style houseboat and a swift launch added spectacle downstream near the river bridge.
Ex pastor Paul B. Jenkins argues Kansas City is the most American city in the United States based on census data. He cites native born white populations, native parents, and low foreign-born percentages, noting few foreign-born homeowners and largely American church membership.
Spectators filled the riverfront as a parade of decorated canoes glided along the Blue, with white outfits and red poppies winning best appearance. A later water pageant featured a police boat, a motorboat chorus, and multiple races including doubles and an endurance event, amid festive chatter and club barbecues.
A man claims a cure for rheumatism using three round sticks of a black substance described as electric light carbon. He says he has carried them six months with no rheumatism, contrasting with past frequent symptoms and comparing to other remedies. The report presents the claim without verification.
Roller skating enthusiasts in Kansas City may learn fancy strokes as L. W. Wastel and Miss Lowise White showcase exhibitions at the Coliseum rink this week with daily performances in the afternoon and evening.
Numa F. Heitman announced he may seek the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney, with filing due by Friday. He stressed the race is a contest for the people, not politicians, and said he faces enemies but has many friends and will decide early in the week.
Corumpra Missouri May 30 commencement is in full blast with senior play and awards. The class presented An American Gentleman and law honors were announced. Mirgantey Grover C. Hosford received honorable mention. J. A. Kurts Locl Me won the American Law kk company prize for best improvement. Joe Wright Miller earned the Rollins scholarship. Genie Brownfield received Karnes prize in Sedalia.
London May 30 Hurlingham hosted an international balloon contest with twelve British, thirteen French, three German, two Belgian and one Swiss balloonists. The Valkyrie won after a 30 mile point to point race despite weather haze. Griffith Brewers Lotus finished second with the Cognac failing to ascend and the Emulation de Nord striking a tree at start.
A new local playground will open tomorrow afternoon for children living near Second Street and Central Avenue in Kansas City First Ward. The project is a joint effort by the park board and local women’s clubs, aimed at providing a safe play area away from streets and rail lines. The site, near the stockyards and packing plant districts, was permitted by the Stock Yards company and features swings and gymnastic apparatus.
No formal Decoration day services were held yesterday in Independence. Many people visited the city cemetery to decorate graves. The cemetery has served the area for over eighty years, among the oldest in Jackson county. In the fore noon the Independence Gun club held shooting matches at the fair grounds. The Independence Driving club hosted a mati nee at the fair grounds in the afternoon.
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