ELOPING GIRL Sues Racing Manager for Damages
Mies Wakence Schenck of Virginia sues Charlies Wilson, manager for Alfred Vanderbilt’s racing stable, for 100000 alleging enticement and breach of promise after running away to marry him. The underage plaintiff sues as guardian for Milton A. Will, court appointee. The case centers on alleged deception and marriage vow.
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Mies
Wakence Schenck
Virginia
Charlies Wilson
Mlorence R. Schenck
Oh, Wilson
Alfred Vanderbilt
Miss Entk
Schenck
Wilson
Herry
Norfolk
Waler
An Ex Confederate Defends Beardsley for Mayor
A Kansas City reader writes to The Star urging voters to support Beardsley in the municipal election. He argues Beardsley’s unblemished character and pro growth stance suit the city, preferring Beardsley over Crittenden if all else is equal.
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Star
Kansas City
Beardsley
Profits from New York street railway consolidations
The New York Public Utilities Commission found that mergers from 1892 to 1902 for the Metropolitan company generated insiders profits estimated at 100 million dollars. Books were sold for destruction after being ground into pulp. Kansas City seeks similar data before decisions on future record handling.
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New York
New York Public Utilities Commission
Metropolitan Company
Kansas City
Utilities Commission
Metropoltan
Street Railway
Miss Schenck and Wilson contested marriage in Kansas City
Florence R. Schenck, daughter of Powhatan S. Schenen of Norfolk Wa., claims she found Wilson was already married after a volatile relationship. Wilson intends to defend. Miss Schenck cites public notices and political meddling, while criticizing party platform and municipal control.
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London
Wil
Mr. Vanderbilt
Miss Chenck
Wilson
Miss Schenck
Florence R. Schenck
Powhatan S. Schenen
Norfolk
Virginia heiress runs off with horseman in London life scandal
Florence Schenck, an affianced U S N officer’s partner, elopes with Charles H. Wilson after a brief acquaintance. She later claims marriage to Wilson. rumors link her to writer George F Bronson Howard and a wrenching London episode. Reporters notice her bruised face and strained family ties as the tale unfolds in New York and abroad.
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Ashton
U. S.N
Charles H. Wilson
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Richmond
Wilson
London
Vanderbilt
Miss Schenck
Norfolk
Virginia
George F. Bronson Howard
Baltimores
Doc Skinner
Llorel Victoria
Democracy letter attacks press and mayor at Cro ner's hall meeting
A Democrat laments a meeting at Cro ner's hall 304 Westport avenue saying The Star and the mayor were the only topics. The writer argues vital issues were ignored and urges continued support for the current mayor.
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Abuse of the Star
Beardsley
Croner’s Hall
Westport Avenue
Star
Switching Rates Explained by C C Bivrey on Kansas City Belt
C C Bivrey auditor for the Kansas City Belt Railway explains switching charges and the basis for them. He details rates for trips within the city and between railroads, the impact on industries, and higher rates for longer moves with unloading facilities. He notes rising costs and average annual car costs over five years.
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The
Star
Kansas City
Kansas City Belt Railway
C. C. Bivrey
Kansas City Belt Railway Co
Oklahoma bankers push death penalty for bank and train robbery
Oklahoma bankers launch a campaign to pass a law making bank and train robbery punishable by death. They urge members to write lawmakers in Guthrie and seek broad support from railroad and telegraph organizations after the express messenger murder near Newton Kansas on March 29.
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O. A. Bailey
Newton
Kas
New State
Brooklyn Home Blown Up After Demands for Money
A bomb exploded at the home of Joseph Scullitto on Beaver Street Brooklyn after letters demanding money were sent. The blast shattered all windows, blew in the front door, and wrecked the vestibule, but the occupants escaped unharmed. The Scullitto residence lies near that of Selig Silverstein who hurled a bomb in Union Square last Saturday.
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New York
Joseph Scullitto
Beaver Street
Brooklyn
Scullitto
Selig Silverstein
Union Square
A M Sapp Retired Farmer Dies At 74
A M Sapp 74, a retired farmer, died this morning at his Kansas City home 708 Lyons avenue. He came from Columbia Missouri three years ago and leaves a wife and two children. Burial will be in Columbia.
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A. M. Sapp
Lyons Avenue
Kansas City
Kas
Columbia
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ST. K.C. MO
Bell
South Siro
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