Lawrenece Jointists Enter Plea Guilty in Liquor Case
Lawrence Kansas May 13 The jointists in the liquor case entered pleas of guilty after two witnesses testified The defendants Juanita Drake and John Kiser pleaded guilty and other jointists followed Judge Smart will sentence later The case drew attention as students edited the Lawrence Journal and testified Their actions were defended by attorney E T Riling and supported by university officials including Prof W H Carruth and A C Mitchell.
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Lawrence
Kas
Juanita Drake
John Kiser
Judge Smart
Fred Apt
Iola
Apt
New Jersey Street
Randoun
E. T. Riling
Don Wells
Erie
Wells
Riling
Parker
Pap" Johnson
Seth Wells
W. H. Carruth
A. C. Mitchell
Rgent
Harley
Lawson Suicide Attempt In Lodging House and Hospital
Carl P. Lawson aged 24, a stationary engineer, attempted suicide by shooting himself in a Fifth Street lodging house yesterday morning and again tried to kill himself today at the general hospital. Physicians found him strangling himself with his hands about his throat and strapped him to a bed. He offered no reason beyond he does not want to live any longer.
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Carl P. Lawson
Fifth Street
Rly
Himelf
Generalospital
Lawson
Whose Diamond Earrings Arrest Sparks Mystery
Anna Redd, a Black woman, was arrested after offering a 2 carat diamond to a jailer as bond to gain release. Police trace two two carat stones, suspecting theft, while they search for the original source of the jewelry.
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Anna Redd
Anna
T.ey
Tolen
Miners and Operators Clash Over Wage Scale
The Southwestern Goal Operators Association refused to commit to no wage reductions during wage negotiations. Operators plan to continue talks this afternoon while a conference with miners is set to begin tomorrow morning to decide the wage scale.
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Assation
Lid Hat Store Stock Remains During Bankruptcy Suit
The Lid Hat Store stock at 308 East Twelfth Street is not to be removed until the bankruptcy case in federal court is heard. Igyle Investment Company filed suit in Neithe Shoemaker's court for possession of the store rooms. The lease reportedly expired and Judge Pollock issued a federal court order this morning pending action in bankruptcy court.
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Eastwelfth Street
Igyle Investment Company
Neithe Shoemaker’s
Pollock
Justice Court
Improper Mail Use Leads to Fines in Federal Court
A man named Charles A. Kopp faced a $25 fine in federal court for improper use of the mails after an illicit card to a woman. Bond issues arose in the case of Western Receiver William Barton, of the Barton Brothers’ hose company, who filed a $10,000 bond in Judge McCune’s division as receiver for the Western Agency. An application for a receiver was made in the circuit court yesterday by N. J. Thors-.
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Nobarber
Charles A. Kopp
Tudge Polin
Mity
Western
William Barton
Barton Brothers’ Hoe Company
McCune
Western Agency Company
N. J. Thors
Showers Threaten As Weather Likely To Cool Tomorrow
Weather observer downplays tornado risk while predicting showers or thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow. Rain fell across the region with Shreveport recording 5.84 inches and Fort Smith 2.7 inches. Omaha and Des Moines topped an inch.
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Mississippi River
Shreveport
Fort Smith
Ark
Omaha
Des Moines
Helped Catch a Robber Arrest Near Market Scare Drug Store
James Ellis and Edward Morris were arrested near the Market Scare drug store at Fifth and Walnut streets after a patrolman reported they tried to break in. Ellis claimed he warned detectives and acted to get the robbers, and was released by Judge Kyle. the other man was fined $100.
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James Ellis
Edward Morris
Market Scare
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Ellis
Larry Ghent
Sam Wilson
Kyle
Taxes: Early payments earn rebates this year
The city tax collection is under way with a 6 percent rebate for payments this month. In June the rebate drops to 4 percent, July 2 percent, and August at par. Penalties rise to 2, 4, and 6 percent from September to November, when property goes to sale. Pay now to avoid rush and delays.
Missouri River Rise After February Peak Expected
The Missouri River rose eighteen inches in the last 24 hours reaching 13.1 feet. The danger line is 21 feet and flood damage typically occurs around 24 feet. Most water comes from the Kaw river, and river men expect a June rise to reach 24 feet.
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Missouri River
Kaw
Missouri
Brownsville Bill Delayed to December 16 by Foraker
In Washington the Brownsville bill action was deferred by Senate motion to December 16 of the next Congress. Senator Foraker of Ohio, long critical of the administration, moved the delay and then moved to lay on the table an amendment to set a May 16 consideration date.
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Washington
Brownsville
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Indictments Widen For Rockcorp Aldermen In Bribery Case
A grand jury indicted three more ex aldermen Dr. E C Dunn John Nash and C H Woolsey on bribery charges tied to a Central Heating and Power company franchise. Wet grounds forced a Louisville Blues game postponement as Indianapolis prepared for a four game series here. Racing results at Belmont reported multiple stakes including the Metropolitan handicap and New York steeplechase with horses such as Atkin Restigocoach Kemp Ridgely and St Kevin noted.
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Rockcorp
Int
E C. Dunn
John Nash
C. H. Woolsey
Central Heating and Power Company
Louisville
Blues
Colonels
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Hennie Alan
Musgrave
Mitator
RK. Dugan
Dial Plate
Shreve
Montauk
Nick Stoner
Troublesome
Almandine
Hard Pan
Slumberless
Torenia
Tim Herbert
CE. Dugan
Joe Madden
McCarthy
Edward
Kearner
Torbellino
Jennie
Lois
Fick Atkin
Restigocoach
Debby
Don Creole
Garder
Salvidere
Superman
Brookdale Nymph
Metarter
Blue Book
Rifleman
Farwest
Ol Honesty
King Cobalt
Spooner Alee van
New York
Arene Olds
Kemp Ridgely
Hei End
Joby Mo P
Donohue
St. Kevin
Bat Also Tun
McCarty
Arcond
Duchess Offers Help to Socialist Candidate in Ohio
May 13 report states C. E. Wharton the Socialist candidate in Ohio's Eighth district received a letter from the Countess of Warwick. She will appear in stump speeches in Ohio to aid Wharton's congressional bid, with Helen Zimmerman of Bellefontaine noted as the former identity.
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Countess OF Warwick
Ohio
Wharton
Congress
Duchess of Manchester
Helen Zimmerman
Bellefontaine
C. E. Wharton
Duchess of Manchester Plans Campaign Tour for Son
The Duchess Helen Zimmerman of Cincinnati daughter of Eugene Zimmerman the millionaire railroad man becomes a Socialist and pledges to campaign in England and Ireland. She is joined by the Countess of Warwick famed for hosting labor leaders and promoting working-class causes while once running a London shop and earning the nickname the babbling Brooke.
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Duchess of Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Countess of Warwick
Countess of
Warwick
Warwick House
London
Brooke
Edward
Prince of Wales
Helen
Zimmerman
England
Irea
Kylemore Castle
Duchess of Manchester Modernizes Lace Factory Under Socialism
The Duchess of Manchester, a recent convert to socialism, organized a lace factory near the castle and runs it on socialist principles. She has three children, two daughters and a son, with the youngest born last January.
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Ae the Duchess OF Manchester
Duchess of Manchester
Y M C A Campaign Heads Toward 50 000 Goal
C S Bishop announces first day canvass nets 9100 of 50000 target for new Y M C A building at Tenth and Oak. Thirty campaign leaders applaud as seventy volunteers pledge five hour days to raise funds for construction and furnishings.
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C. S. Bishop
Association
Tenth and
Oak Streets
Attorney General Denies Rail Road Rate Injunction Claim
Herbert 5 Hadley files an answer in federal court denying the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad company suit to block Missouri from enforcing the maximum freight rate law. Judge Smith McPherson overruled demurrers and directed Hadley to file an answer in this action.
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Herbert
Hadley
St. Louis
San Francisco
Special Council Meeting on Utilities Measure
Mayor Crittenden called a special session for tomorrow night. The council will likely vote on the utilities bill already approved by the lower house. A food inspector appointment is anticipated at the meeting.
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Crittenden
Sedgwick County Revotes 110000 Subsidy for Orient Rail
A telegram from Wichita reports Sedgwick County revived a 110000 subsidy to the Kansas City Mexico Orient line after heavy rains and accidents delayed finishing the route. A special election yesterday overturned delays and reauthorized the payment to the company for the county crossing. Officers and directors were announced this morning with A E Stilwell among the directors and Enrique Co Creel named vice president for Mexico.
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Wichita
A. E. Stilwell
Sedgwick County
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway
Kansas City, Mexico & Orientechie
A Stilwell
Woods
G. Smith
J. T. Oaeli Williams Rule
Lee St
W. W. Sylvester
Hugh C. Ee
Edward Wickinson
Dulvane
A . Monroe
Goeit
A. Lo
Ry Neate
I. Gay
Arnold
Hubbard
F. Hall
J. Loose
Rolla Wells
Don Pablo Macedo
Isades Pee Lombardo
Mamuel Calero
C. W. Whiteej
A. E. Stilwell Reider
Enrique Co. Creel
W Sylvester
E. Dickinson
Pimnent
George Crocker
Ourth
Oa . Hubbard
A. Long
W. S. Woods
Smith
Pesi
A. Mintice
Lee Clark
Eachie
Watchman shoots in defense during tailor shop burglary
Watchman John Williams at 413 East Tenth Street fired four shots at two prowlers. John Brown, 25, was arrested near Independence and Grand with a neck wound. The second suspect fled. both were arraigned for burglary before Justice Theodore Reanley.
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John Williams
S. E. Markle
East Tenth Street
Williams
John Brown
Independence
Grand Avenues
McGee Street
Apa Williams
Whitsett
Brown
Theodore Reanley
Wind Storms Rake Kansas Towns But Limy Damage
A noon wind storm in Twpepenvener Kas did not reach tornado strength and caused little damage. In Sycamore eight miles away fronts were blown in but no injuries. A report that Neodesha’s smelter was damaged by wind and burned afterwards is unconfirmed due to broken wires.
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Twpepenvener
Kas
Sycamore
Neodesha
Stray Son Returns After 17 Years To Find Mother
A tall man appeared at 1808 Quindaro Ave Kansas City Kansas claiming to be Charles McWhorter and Mrs H Morris’s son. He had run away at 14 years old seventeen years earlier and was believed to be in St Louis before returning home to Kansas City seeking to stay.
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Quindaro Avenue
Kansas City
Kas
H. Morris
Charles McWhorter
St. Louis
Missionary to Speak at Grace Episcopal Church
The Rev. F F Johnson will address the Episcopal women's auxiliary at Grace Church at 2 PM. Bishop Frederick Foote Johnson, assistant bishop of South Dakota, has spent five years among South Dakota Indians. Today marks day two of the Kansas City diocese annual council, focusing on routine business. tomorrow's session will close.
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Frederick Foote Johnson
South Dakota
Episcopal Board of Missions
Grace Episcopal Church
Bishop Johnson
Diocese of
Kansas City
Man Sues Met Street Railway For 4500 Damages
R. T. Berry of Independence filed in the circuit court a case against the Metropolitan Street Railway for 4500 dollars. He says a March 28 incident at Ninth street and Kensington avenue caused a jerk of a street car that threw him to the pavement and injured his left arm shoulder and face.
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R. T. Berry
Independence
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Ninth Street
Kensington Avenue
Leavitt Assault Inquiry Opens in Paris Case
The public prosecutor began an inquiry into the assault on W. H. Leavitt, son in law of William J. Bryan, by an Italian man named Cana who had posed as a model. Leavitt was cut on the head and expected to recover in time for court.
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Paris
W. H. Leavitt
William J. Bryan
Cana
Mr. Leavitt
Mia
Weaoe
Supreme Court Upholds Kansas City Park Tax
The Supreme Court in Jefferson City re affirmes its prior ruling sustaining Kansas City's park maintenance tax of three mills per park district. The decision, rendered en banc after a rehearing, upholds the ordinance as a valid general revenue measure to fund the park and boulevard system, despite objections by property owners who have refused to pay.
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Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Kansas City
City
E. C. Meservey
D. J. Haff
Park Board
Bernard Corrigan
Meservey
Park Commissioners
Daughter of Capitalist Elope In Lawyer Office Wedding
Emilee Loss aged 18 elopes with William M Springer after a quick ceremony in a stock exchange area lawyer's office. The couple planned secrecy and expected a six month delay before living together. Emilee inherits $15,000 from her mother.
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Emilee Loss
J. C. Loss
Stock Exchange
Emilee
William M. Springer
Ktallee
William
L. J. Haigler
Nellie McJames
Mr. Loss
Washington Boulevard
Papa
Kansan May Be Among Gunness Victims in Laporte Visit
Coroner Mack received a letter asking to trace Emil Tell believed to have come from Osage City Kansas to Laporte in 1900. Tell reportedly carried about 3000 dollars and then disappeared. Osage City reports Tell left in 1900 and may have headed to Laporte.
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Laporte
Inn
Gunness
Mack
Emil Tell
Osage City
Kas
Tell
Supreme Court voids Missouri free pass law en banc
The Missouri supreme court en banc upheld the prior ruling that the shippers free pass law is unconstitutional. Judge Burgess’s division No 1 opinion was reaffirmed with Judge Woodson dissents from both the original and today’s decision. The Linn county case involved the state board of railroad commissioners fining Burlington for denying free return transport to shippers with stock.
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Jefrenson City
Supreme Court
Missouri
Burgess
Woodson
Linn County
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Burlington
New Fellows Named for KU Next Year In Excerpted Note
Chester H. Heuser of Fort Scott is recommended for a zoology fellowship at the University of Kansas for the next year. C. Prog of Hillsdale is recommended for a chemistry fellowship.
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K. U
Lawrence
Kas
Chester H. Heuser
Fort Scott
University of Kansas
C. Prog
Hillsdale
Duke in Rome Talks of Elkins Marriage with King
The Duke of the Abruzzi arrived in Rome from Naples and met King Victor Emmanuel at the Quirinal. He discussed with the king the marriage to Miss Katherine Elkins of West Virginia, daughter of Senator Elkins. The duke then dined with the king and queen and will depart for Spezzia tonight.
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Rome
Duke of the Abruzes
Naples
Quirinal
Victor Emmanuel
Katherine Elkins
Elkins
West Virginia
Spezzia
Tornado Ravages North Texas Leaves One Dead
A tornado ripped through northern Texas causing at least one fatality and multiple severe injuries. In Leonard Mrs. A T Bowdry died when a two story home collapsed, with others hurt. Crandall saw about fifty houses wrecked, a church and Shelton hotel destroyed. Gainesville area reports scattered damage and communication lines were cut.
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Dallas
Tex
Leonard
A. ‘T. Bowdry
Crandall
Christian Church
Shelton
Gainesville
Tom Johnsons Daughter Sues for Divorce
Bessie Johnson Mariani, daughter of Mayor Tom L. Johnson, files for divorce from Signor Frederico Mariani claiming abandonment and cruelty. They wed March 23, 1907, and have a daughter Evelyn born five months ago. Custody requested. she remains with her mother in New York.
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Creverann
Bessie Johnson Mariani
Tom L. Johnson
Miss Johnson
Signor
Frederico Mariani
Johnson
Marianis
Stratford Hotel
New York
Signora Mariani
Evelyn
Danville
N. Y
Bessie Johnson
Annie Russell
Bettie
Coliseum Garden
Eight More for Mr Taft at North Dakota Convention
Eight delegates will be chosen at the North Dakota Republican state convention in Mitnor to vote for Secretary Taft at the Chicago gathering. The contest centers on electing a national committeeman and convention control between stalwart and insurgent factions. McKenzie’s stalwart side is widely believed to hold a working majority.
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Mitnor
N. D
Taft
Chicago
North Dakota
McKenzie
Plowing Up the Coliseum as Republicans Plan HQ
In Chicago on May 13, Chairman S. New announced the Coliseum will be plowed to establish the Republican national headquarters there. Plows were at work on the floor once trod by convention attendees as work began to prepare the space.
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S. New
Epoch-Making Roosevelt Conference on Resource Conservation
The White House hosted a landmark gathering of presidents, governors, and industry leaders to discuss conservation of natural resources. Notables included Andrew Carnegie James J Hill John Mitchell I C White with invited guests Bryan Gray and Johnson. The two giant maps framed the East Room as speeches on ores fuels and mineral resources opened the proceedings.
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White House
Roosevelt
United States
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Andrew Carnegie
James J. Hill
John Mitchell
I. C. White
West Virginia
William J. Bryan
George Gray
Delaware
John Johnson
Minnesota
Eer
University of
National convention seating notices slow to reach committee
The West Show dust drove attendees back to the Auditorium Annex to open seat request letters. The chairman notes it may resemble an Indiana agricultural area rather than a convention site. Contest notices trickle in as contestants have until May 26 to file claims, but officials expect a busy period ahead.
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West
Indiana
Mr. New
Rules Committee to Examine Vreeland Currency Bill
In Wasuixcton on May 13 the rules committee will bring in a rule this afternoon to panel the Vreeland currency bill under suspension. Democrats will have a chance to offer the aes bill as an amendment and pave the way for a roll call vote.
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Wasuixcton
House
Vreeland
Presidents Arrival Sparks Cheer at Conference
Governors and 500 attendants cheered as President Roosevelt entered the East Room at 11 o clock to open a historic conference. Marines played, a small gavel signaled the session, and conferees gathered amid lively premeeting chatter about possible quorum.
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Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Marine Band
House of Representatives
Congress
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