Deputy Treat Leads Wild Attempted Robbery Probe
In Moines on April 1 tests were made to catch suspects tied to a bold robbery attempt at the treasurer's office. Deputy Cant James O Callaghan and police pursued four men after an explosion spooked the gang, with one arrested and others fled. Authorities seized feathers and opened an investigation into the failed theft of $100,000.
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C. We Keller
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al Rhoades
James O'Callaghan
O'Callaghan
O ‘Callaghan
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O'C
Hulding Bert
Nine Hurt In Railroad Derailment Near Springfield
Nine people were injured when a mail train known as the Meteor derailed forty five miles east of Springfield. Fireman and passengers were hurt as cars left the track and wreckage scattered. A rescue train removed injured to hospitals while authorities investigated causes.
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Springfield
St Louis
San Fray
Will
Mla Hewper
Johnma
Newhire
Deserted spy report from Propiletown hints at Lawrence link
A fragmentary note reports a person named Stevens of Propiletown deserting his post for a week and allegedly traveling with Lawrence to work as a dabueer. The source text is unclear but suggests police involvement and an inquiry into the motives and affiliations of the individual. Further detail is not provided.
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Stevans
Stevens
Propiletown
Jil
Avip
Ty Lawrence
Gaffe
Murder Trial Rumors Tie San Francisco Couple to Homicide
Fragmentary report details Dr. Chisholm and others under investigation in a fatal shooting case. Mrs Powell and spouse linked to alleged plot with dates and locations unclear in the torn text. Court actions continue with Truskett's defense seeking further arguments as a verdict looms.
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San Francisco
Cal
John J. Powell
Heath
MetCready
Fainua Fort
Sopoma
Jo Chisholaj
Powell
Unsettled Weather With Rain In Kansas Tonight
The forecast shows unsettled conditions across Kansas with rain expected tonight. Sunday is projected to bring warmer temperatures after the rainfall.
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Kansas
Coal Mine Fire Leaves Mission City Workers Idle
A mine fire at the Missouri City Coal Mining Company in Mission City, twenty miles northeast, began at 12 20 pm. The lack of a fire department forced residents to fight the flames with buckets as 120 workers quit at noon. the pit house and engine room were destroyed and the shaft workings damaged.
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Kansas City
Missouri City Coil Mining Company
Misson City
Here
High School Notes On Cusp Events At City Uni Kansas City
Students marked the cusp of spring with a university basketball title and a Kansas City track meet victory. Athena Gill, Drafiosser Ross, and several others spoke at assemblies while the Board of Education debated supplements and centennials. Afternoon sessions followed a day of benefit addresses and student activities.
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Kansas City
Dmick
Athena Gill
Drafiosser Ross
Hed
Rah
Certificate Requirement At Pennines School For Illness
A health certificate will be required for all students at Pennines School for two days due to illness reports. The policy, announced on Mines day, applies to all pupils to track unwell students and prevent spread.
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Fishit
Wey
The Famigierin Play Shelved By School Change
An announced production titled The Famigierin was postponed for a year after a misread cast selection. Miss Riggs resigned, and the senior team claimed overall victory over the Freshmen in a hall game. A curtain-raiser pitted the Juniors against the Sophomores with a tight close score before intermission.
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Keen
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Waits
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Caf
Miss Riggs
Beime Lamble
Leon
Wats Park
Jett
Thee Setours
Halli Gare
Pho
GL Tech
Students Prepare for Shakespeare Plays in Kansas City
All week Engtls teachers issued orders for students to attend Shakespearian performances in Kansas City from April 1 to 11. A number of Sophomores will see The Merchant of Venice on Friday while Juniors attend the Marloth Matinee Saturday.
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Debate Cancelled in Bonner Springs This Month
Bonner Springs cancels planned debate to be held in Bonner this month. Miss Virginia Gait is confined to her home with scarlet fever and Farnest Todd has been absent several days this week.
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Bonner Springs
Bonner
Miss. Wirginia
Todd
Large Rule Change Talks Save by Abolishing Offices
Democratic caucus in the Sixty-second Congress met in Washington at ten to plan the next two years. Albert S. Burleson of Texas was elected permanent chairman. The group discussed abolishing many offices, claiming about 10000 annually can be saved. A new code of rules to govern the House was prepared.
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Uoast
Honey B. Clayton
Alabama
Wclaiman
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Ryan
New York
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Texas
Ithe Cantos
Cabinet resignations rock Spanish government themes of religious strife
Madrid reports Apr 1 that the cabinet formed by Premio Canute Postini telus faces disruption from religious conflicts. A Vatican diplomatic rift follows suspensions of diplomatic relations as the premier and ministers grapple with Catholic tensions. A preliminary council is planned while various officials and clergy are named in a broad roster amid the crisis.
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Premio Canute Postini
Telus
Canalejas
Toreing
Vaticans
No More School Moncey Viner The Treasurer Law
A fragmented note reports a new policy affecting school funding and the county treasurer’s duties. It mentions that the treasurer must obey a law about payments to school districts and notes anticipated changes at an upcoming normal meeting in April.
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Viner
New York Elects James O Gorman to Senate in Tumultuous Vote
James Aloysius O Gorman Democrat of New York City wins the United States Senate seat after a protracted state legislature battle. He secures 84 votes to 80 for Depew, with insurgents capitulating and Justice Clayman resigning to avoid disqualification. The body adjourns to April 11 as Taft era reciprocity and canal fortification policies loom. O Gorman vows to advance progressive Democratic aims and align with President Taft.
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James Aloysius O'Gorman
New York City
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Empire State
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Depew
Yilmost
New York
Taft
Canada
Panama Canal
Icaucus
Jail Breaker Caught In Youthful Car Robbery
Sampson Porter, one of three colored youths who escaped from the old county jail about three weeks ago, was arrested today by Topeka authorities. Sheriff will send a deputy tonight to return Porter, who faces charges of robbery and suspected other offenses. The other gang members have already been captured, so no further escape risk is anticipated.
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Whrvid
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Wanhie
Tie
Porters Gang
Haive
Western posse pursues kidnap suspects across state line
Reported from Las Vonas April 1 says a posse of six pursued suspects after a kidnapping near a state hotel. Shots were fired, three horses were stolen, and riders fled toward Chen Loni. Detectives from Kansas City, Danvers, and BL Pass arrived to advance the case.
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Beltle
Troma Ranch
Kansas City
Danvers
Traffic agreement case cited by Interstate Commerce Commission
A Washington dispatch notes the Interstate Commerce Commission’s ruling in the Citermati and Colin Yas Traction Company versus the Take fore pad Oba case. The decision concerns exchange of waterstate rot vies between electric qual ssteam artilwats to avoid shippers’ disruption and to facilitate a long rail deal.
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Artilwats
Cenmeres
Citetmati
Colin Yas Traction Company
Taft Withdraws Lands in Utah and Washington
President withdraws 670 acres from public entry following Interior Secretary's recommendation. Land in Utah and Washington designated as segregated pending further action and policy review.
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Washington
Interior
Wale
Bryan Visited Johnson Great Coroner in Bed
Cleveland man received the great coroner in his bed today. Former mayor Tan K. dulnson, who has been ill for two weeks, entertained Mrs. J. Besa in his sick room. Al. Tryin stopping over here en route from Pipi O to Zanesville.
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Tan K.dulnson
Wmn
J. Besa
Eight Hour Anniversary Observances Across United States
The Union Miners nationwide suspend work to observe the thirteenth anniversary of the eight hour day in the mining industry. Celebrations mark improved labor conditions as workers pause activity in tribute.
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Indianspolls
United States
Stolen Auto Report From Topeka Joy Ride Lead
Chief Uerd was alerted to a stolen 1911 Cadillac two youths, red headed, taking a joy ride toward Kansas City. The car passed North Lawrence at 12 14 PM en route, with officers from Linwood and Tonganoxie warned. A possible detour was noted as the youths aimed for the river and northbound routes.
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Rhode Island
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Tonganoxie
Joy Tiders
Complete city ticket outlined for voters in local election
The Journal World prints a full city candidates list to help voters study the complete ticket before next Tuesday’s election. Mayors, treasurer, police, justice of peace, school board, and ward council slots are listed with party tags and candidates.
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Journal- World
S. J. Tishop
W. Dilidden
G. W. Kuline
Wolling
I. FR. Remington
Lewis
James Brooks
J. B Wilton
WI AL Shay
Dela Chirk
Schodl Howrd E. Tumiardner
Constant Aml
George Lanes
Martha Sage
Maria J. Kennedy CE
Alexmado
Couneil
T. W. Toward
de ML Sutton
Lamb Plead Guilty Delayed Proceedings Prompt Plea
A man pled guilty after being confronted with evidence of intoxication and changes to his prior statements. He was fined and his wages were released as part of the settlement, reflecting the court action taken yesterday.
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Ile
Siege 1s Raided Vtasa April 1 in Sonora War News
Dispatches from Parral report rebel action near Santa Barbara and a clash in Sonora. Two hundred federals were sent against insurgents, with eighty reachably dispatched later. War is drawing tribal lines as Pimas align with insurrectos and Yaquis with federals, many wounded dying due to lack of medical care.
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Santa Barbara
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Sonort
Strang er Tries Prepaid Board With Worthless Check
A visitor at 1041 Vermont offered to pay in advance for a week's board at Herndon home run by Charles EK. He tendered a $7.50 check drawn on Merchants National to A Hoog, received $4 in change, and then disappeared without claiming the board. Hoog is described as a small man with a round face and a neat outfit.
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Charles EK
Herndon
Vermont
Merchants National
A. Hoog
Hoog
Have Gold Now Howell Mining Company Strike in Colorado
Lawrence reports Howell Mining Company has found a valuable ore streak in Sunshine District Colorado. Six claims 150 by 1500 feet each, six years prospecting, 200 foot drift with 500 more planned. Cyanide milling feasible two miles away, stockholders jubilant over the strike.
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Howell Mining Company
Tennel
Sunshine
Colorado
Lawrence
Caneh
Theyeen
Treasury plans new US federal building designs
Secretary McVea rch unveils a plan to modernize government buildings nationwide aiming for simplicity and dignity. A meeting opened three competitions for design of postwar federal structures at Riella Missouri Orange Indiana and Waukesaw Indiana inviting twenty American architects to submit plans each, urging public duty.
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Washington
Otto Ringling Dies in Wisconsin Circus Fame Ends
New York April 1 Otto Ringling died at his brother’s home after a former joint ownership of the big show. He was 65 and will be buried Sunday afternoon at Laraboo Wisconsin, his birthplace.
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Laraboo
Wis
Madison Declines Governor Bid After Topeka Talk
Congressman Madison declares he will not be a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. He spoke firmly after a four hour conference with Governor Stubbs' advisers and left Topeka for Washington to attend a special session. He said he has received many letters urging a bid but will not run.
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Washington
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Dave
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Tme
Kansas
Requisition for Jim Brennan Honored
Oklahoma City April 1 Governor Crate honored a requisition for the secretary of Jas. Brennan to Kansas where he is wanted for the murder of Sam Ward in the Warmeadows massacre in Stevens county nineteen years ago. Brennan’s attorney will file habeas corpus proceedings. Brennan was arrested at Gattha Oklahoma a month ago. He is recovering from a serious illness. The governor ordered Kiowa county to hold Brennan ten days for further action.
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Oklahoma City
Crate
Jas
Brenan
Kansas
Sam Ward
Stevens County
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Sttorney
Gattha
Okla
Sovernor
Kiowa County
High School Shine In She Stoops To Conquer Play
Auditorium crowded as Miss Patti Hiatt directs a talented high school cast in She Stoops to Conquer. The senior production, praised for vivid Enquirer era atmosphere, showcases strong leads like Victor Larson Tony Lampkin and Myra Stevens as Kate, with solid support from Stella Stubbs Constance Neville and John Ruthven Stingo. Proceeds go to the library.
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Emmy Squire
John Mareh
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Myra Stevens
Kate Hardcastle
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Stubbs
Constance Neville
Piedree Fair
George Hastings
John Ruthven
Stingo
Ralph Sproul
Digzory
Ashlee Stronter Fis Simon
John Baxter
Roger
Helen Horoatay
Burglars Break Seals on Freight Cars at Pyeight Yards
Thieves burst open three male freight cars early today at Pyeight yards and fled before taking any goods. Police were summoned and watched the area until daybreak. A meat each, a banana bar, and general merchandise were the intended plunder. The timely discovery may have prevented further robberies.
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Callal
Pyeight
Oxford Wins Varsity Eight at Putney by Three Lengths
Oxford defeated Cambridge in the annual eight-oared varsity race on the Putney course. Oxford led from the start and won by three lengths in 15 minutes 29 seconds, a record time. Excursion steamers crowded the river and motor boats swarmed around the course as crowds celebrated, with Waess and Prince Albert noted at the scene.
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