Tens of thousands attend deco ration day at Swope Park
About 15 000 to 16 000 people filled Swope Park for a Deco ration Day celebration with a public band concert by Hiney s Third Regiment band. A planned drill by Kansas City Light Battery B was canceled due to soft ground, and the crowd enjoyed the afternoon performance while noting crowd discipline and family friendly atmosphere.
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Battery 5
Swope Park
Golf Links
Hinev
Third Regiment
Kansas City Artillery
Blue River
Kansas City
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Ny Ee
Memorial services held at Mount Washington cemetery chapel
Memorial services at Mount Washington cemetery were held yesterday afternoon in the new tile chapel erected by the late John Long in 1906 to honor his wife Emma Long. Rev William J Dalton led the eulogy with other readings by Rev J A Schaad and Rev S M Neal, highlighting a public memorial open to all faiths.
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Mount Washington Cemetery
John Long
Emma Long
Long
Wiliam J. Dalton
Church of the Annunciation
Penton Boulevard
J. A. Schaad
Grace Episcopal Church
S. M. Neal
Central Presbyterian Church
Father Dalton
Mount Washington
Jackson county rural graduates hold ninth annual exercises
The ninth annual graduations for Jackson county rural schools were held last night at Independence High School. About 110 of 157 graduates appeared on stage. W. J. Hawkins, president of Warrensburg State Normal School, gave the address. Everett Broaddus, Mary J. Love and Naomi McClure won scholarships. Honor graduates with 90+ averages included Broaddus, Fitzer, James, Johnson, Love, Leonard, Lyons and McClure.
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Independence
Jackson County
W. J. Hawkins
Warrensburg State Normal School
Everett Broaddus
Mary J. Love
Naomi McClure
Minor Fitzer
Maud James
Artie Johnson
Jennie Belle
E Mary J. Love
Mason Leonard Yons
Burglar's noise awakens Dr Kruger. accidental gunfire harms him
A burglar's night-time attempt at Dr E A Kruger's store on 626 East Eighth Street roused the doctor. In the resulting struggle he fired his revolver, shooting off the little toe of his left foot.
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E. A. Kruger
East Eighth Street
Hoye's Daughter Dies After Yearlong Illness
May Hoye aged 26 died at her home 718 West Thirty-fifth Street following a yearlong illness. She was daughter of Mrs. W C Hoye widow of W C Hoye, of the Hoye Directory Co. Born in Kansas City she lived here all her life and graduated Manual Training High School in 1900. Five brothers Clifton Temple J Rupert R Quentin Hoye William L and a sister Flossie survive. Arrangements not yet made.
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May Hoye
West Thirty-fifth Street
W. ¢. Hoye
The
Hoye Directory Company
Miss Hoye
Kansas City
Manual Training High School
Clifton B. Temple J
Rupert R
Quentin H
William L
New York City
Flossie Hoye
Valley Falls Reunion Formed In Swope Park
Valley Falls Kansas reunion association of former residents organized at Swope park yesterday. B Farrar elected president and Dr Piazzek secretary as more than 150 members plan an annual reunion picnic. Edward G. MacLellan funeral set for 2 30 at Armour chapel Elmwood cemetery.
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Valley Falls
Valley Falls, Kas
Swope Park
B. Farrar
Piazzek
Edward G. MacLellan
Benton Boulevard
Armour Chapel
Elmwood Cemetery
Bryan Seeks Two-Thirds Delegates In Democratic Convention
The article analyzes how Bryan could achieve the necessary two-thirds delegate count as delegates are chosen, with about 268 remaining to reach the quota. It notes many states favorable to Bryan and discusses strategic risks of opposing him, including potential party damage if he secures delegation and wins the nomination.
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Wasurecon
Bryan
Denver
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Arkansas
Montana
Colorado
Oregon
Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Louisiana
Marylana
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Vermont
New Hampshire
Texas
Wet
Virginiay
New Mexico
Filibuster aims and aftermath in LaFollette case in Senate
A study of Robert LaFollette’s filibuster strategy in the U.S. Senate shows his goal to delay the currency bill by forcing a vote only after March 4, 1909. He sought attention to trigger debate and influence re‑election pressure, while opponents adopted a cloture rule and proceeded to a vote.
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Robert LaFollette
United States
Senate
Congress
LaFollette
Friends of the Currency Bill
Wisconsin
Sen- Lacey
Friends of the
Fairbanks
Aldrich
Bryan campaign funds denial from Democratic leader
Luscolm Nes May 30. T S Allen, chairman of the Democratic State central committee, denies a $20 000 donation to William Jennings Bryan's campaign. He says he has not seen the New York World story and questions the references to Ryan and Sheahan. He asserts Bryan supported Parker after the St Louis convention and notes no Senate nomination by the state delegation.
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Bryan
Parker
St Louis
Senate
Sheahan
Ryan
National Committee
Nebraska
National committee funds turned over to state chair
The speaker states money received from the national committee was immediately handed over to Mr. Dahlman, the national committeeman from the state. The note emphasizes proper handling of funds arriving from the national level.
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National Committee
Plan to redivide Jackson County for fair votes dropped
The Jackson County court abandoned a proposed redistricting plan aimed at equalizing votes across six districts. Judge Patterson supported the plan, while Judge Moss did not. The current districts tilt representation, with the Second district containing nearly half the city’s voting strength, and critics warn against partisan gerrymandering in forming new boundaries.
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Jackson County
Patterson
Moss
Perspiratin and Fat A Way Advertisement Text
An old ad promotes a weight loss regimen for overweight individuals, claiming to reduce fat via a home remedy of laxatives and tonics. It touts ease, no strenuous effort, and a simple nightly routine with Marmola Cascara and other ingredients.
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