A town awaiting Floretta An Betate of $126000 at stake
Hempstead residents await the accounting of Kaziah Whaley as executrix of the Whaley estate. Floretta Whaley the 17 year old who eloped with Rev Jere Cooke is said to inherit 5000 and may share about 125000 later. Grandmother hopes for return but distrusts Cooke.
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New York
Hempstead
Floretta Whaley
Jere K. Cooke
St. George's Church
Miss
San Francisco
Floretta
Wha
Cooke
Berry McAllister Marries Virginia Dyas at Columbia Church
Berry McAllister and Virginia Dyas wed at the First Christian church in Mo on May 12. The bride, state secretary of the Daughters of the American Revolution, studied at Vassar and Missouri State University and earned a master's degree locally. She is the daughter of Narcissa Dyas and the late Major Dyas. The groom, son of Dr A W McAllister, longtime dean of the medical college, will reside in Columbia where he runs a lumber business.
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A. W. McAllister
McAllister
Medical College
Civic Economy Prompts Commission Plan Debate
A Kansas City report by Charles Rowell to the city council claims several thousand dollars were lost due to loose business methods and poor accounting. He cites at least twelve thousand dollars and warns the total may be higher as investigations continue.
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Charles Rowell
Kansas City, Kas
Rowell
Commission
Des Moines
Kansas City
Kas
Gateway to be Erected at Williamsburg Bridge
The gateway stands west of Essex street near the Williamsburg bridge entrance. It will cost 15000 dollars raised by subscription. An eagle tops the arch with a bird about fifty feet high, flanked by clocks on each side. Arch width curb to curb is twenty four feet. Friars to Hold First Annual Frolic. The Friars theatrical press agents hold the event at New York theater tomorrow afternoon featuring many noted performers.
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Tle
Essex Street
Williamsburg Bridge
The
Friars
New York Theater
Fortystreet
Missing Tammany figure Herbert C Madge from cafe
Herbert C Madge a Tammany politician and Jeffersonian treasurer vanished after a meeting at a venue cafe on Eighth Avenue. His wife disputes a motive tied to home life while investigators consider whether he took money from his own funds.
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Tammany
Herbert C. Madge
Eighth Avenue
The
Jeffersonian
Lane Street
Madge
Marge
Police Hold Socialist Slides For Fear Of Inciting Crime
Chicago police chief Shippy refused a permit to screen socialist slides during the upcoming convention week. He warned the pictures could appeal to weak minds and inflame anarchistic desires, potentially prompting lawbreaking. The censors seized and held the exhibit materials as a precaution.
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Shippy
Chicago
Commission government urged to curb city waste in Kansas City
The article argues ward representation in Kansas City Kansas weakens accountability. It cites Des Moines and Kansas City Kansas to show financial losses stem from ward systems, and claims a commission government would create direct responsibility for misappropriation and reporting failures.
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Kansas City
Kas
Des Moines
Young Kentucky couple wed at Rock House Creek
Leonard Hall, 15, and Annie Proffit, 11, were married by Elder Joseph Hall at Rock House Creek with many relatives present. The couple courted since district school days and won parental consent after arguing against waiting. They plan to start life together near the Hall farm.
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Serceant
Joseph Hall
Leonard
Sarah Proffit
Annie
Upper Rock House Creek
Hall
Sep Oattin
Yous
Hall Farm
Nawab of Zu Zu musical comedy to close university days
The senior cast at the University of Kansas will present The Nawab of Zu Zu on May 21 and 22 as a farewell to Mount Oread. Written by R L Douglas of Crestline, the musical comedy portrays life around the university with an ensemble including Moody, Roy Roberts, Cecil Forter, Rebecca Penui, and others.
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Erie
Frances Molton
Motor Run At High Speed Endurance Meet To Ottawa And Back
The Kansas City Automobile Club sets an eight hour five minute target for the Ottawa to Law rence return endurance run with an eighteen mile per hour pace. Penalties vary from two to ten points for delays, repairs, or outside assistance, and two divisions will award silver cups to winners.
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Res PR
Ottawa
Kas
W. G. Goumbe
Automobile Club of
Kansas City
Soto
Wrence
Towa
Edgerton
Olathe
S.cse
Lawrence
Hughes Senator Elect Chosen In Lockport Race
William C. Wallace Republican won the Forty-seventh district senate seat in Lockport New York. The race centered on anti gambling policy by Governor Hughes and the extra session will decide bills to prohibit public betting at race tracks. Wallace aligns with the governor’s supporters and Foelker’s illness threatens the anti gambling bills.
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Lockport
N. Y
William C. Wallace
Hughes
Franchot
Avsany
Foelker
Brooklyn
Staatsburgh
One Town's Two Characters Lancaster Celebrities Speller and Horseman
In Lancaster Missouri two locals stand out Dan Jones hailed as world champion speller and Billy Halle a horse owner who struck it rich in South Africa. Jones seeks a world spelling bee at Convention Hall while Halle pursues fashion and horse care, often neglecting his costly attire.
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Lancaster
W. J. Figge
Kupper Hotel
Dan Jones
Billy” Halle
South Africa
Convention Hall
Halle
Boys' Club Discussion Set in Sheffield Meeting
A boys club for Sheffield will be discussed at a meeting in the Willard W. C. T. VU reading room tomorrow night. Speakers include Dr. E. Mathias chief probation officer and G M Holt probation officer.
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Sheffield
Willard W. C. T. VU
E. Mathias
G. M. Holt
Two Month Old’s Severe Eczema Heal After Cuticura
Mrs H F Budke describes a two month old with a facial rash worsening to widespread sores. After ineffective remedies, using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent over two months, the infant shows complete recovery with no signs of eczema by age two, costing far less than prior treatments.
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Ecrema
Dodo
H. F. Budke
LeSueur
Minn
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Main ST
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Paris
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Mission
California
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Guernsey
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Ryer
Tony
Dioneer Credit Jewelers
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12Th St
Tomorro
Bell Phone
Walnut St
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Flor
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N. J
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