Lawrence City Votes in 1913 Board and City Race
Lawrence election results show Griffits and Bond winning for board and mayor respectively. Wells ran a strong campaign while Art Wood captured City Treasurer with a decisive victory. Benson's race for Police Judge went to the elder contender amid ward troubles and a late controversy over Dalton.
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Lawrence
Board of Education
Griffits
Bond
Bishop
Wells
Journal-World
Art Wood
Judice Benson
Benson
Tammany Hall
Dalton
Kuli
Suffragettes mocked as cubists in movement
The report jokes that suffragettes in England are being taken too seriously, calling them cubists of the movement. It notes unprecedented rainfall violence in the central east with rivers at record highs. It mentions March storms and severe days around the big storms.
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England
Ann Hex
Central East
Mareh
Bie
Bhakely Tile of a Bron Myth Alarms Grave Diggers
A garbled passage notes a mythical tile causing fear as graves are opened and identities may be lost. It emphasizes a sense of danger to anyone guaranteeing safety in death and identity.
President Wilson Keeps Steady Pace in Office Retentions
The article notes that President Wilson is not removing officeholders quickly to please partisan critics yet shows zeal for public service. He retains only those whose fitness is unquestioned and has stated he will not dismiss all men with one act, a policy he is currently pursuing.
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Wilson
Water question drags on as voters demand fair deal
The text laments the water question delay and argues law representatives seek ownership of the water plant. It claims the people must have a square deal and will not accept unfair findings. The long dragging of the issue is deemed indefensible and pending beyond reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrepes
Fai
Public utilities panel fines gas inquiry. ruling denied
The public utilities commission imposed a fine in its gas inquiry, while the overall utilities investigation was denied by the panel. The decision leaves unresolved questions about the gas utility's practices and the commission's authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Cempvision
Gas rate hike sparks public protest and court reversal
A garbled report notes public outcry over a rate increase, with assertions that federal county approvals were arbitrary. The public pressure allegedly forced a court to back down, while comments suggest the Democratic Party endures amid political turbulence and ongoing policy debates.
Topeka mayor defeat signals shift to progressive rule
The Kansas city election results show a move toward progressive government with Topeka and Wichita leaning away from liberal control. Women are deemed pivotal, likely voting for commission government in Lawrence, while Morgan’s death is dismissed as a political smokescreen in the Page investigation.
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Billard
Topeka
Kansas
Wichita
Friends of
G0od
Commission
Lawrence
Inventor Abert Hupp Promises Perfect Mail System
Washington man Abert Hipp Hupp bids to be known as the greatest inventor of the age. After years of study he claims to have created a mail delivery system four years ago and has steadily refined it. He emphasizes business integrity, financial steadiness, and perseverance to meet requirements. May public unveiling will showcase his perfected machinery and ongoing improvements.
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Abert Hipp
Washington
Hupp
Iits
Happ
Magaziment Ishers
Esucaiavnctigen
Lawrence
Haywood 18 Sentenced for Disorderly Conduct
Patterson April 2 William L. Haywood organizer for the IWW was sentenced to six months in the county jail yesterday afternoon on conviction of disorderly conduct. He earns none.
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Patterson
William TL. Haywood
Palestiial Workers of the World
Uncle Walt the Poet Philosopher
An excerpt featuring Uncle Walt Mason's verse on restlessness and home, contrasting the lure of distant lands with the comfort of familiar valleys. The piece laments leaving loving friends and familiar fields, arguing true happiness lies in one’s own home and stating the ache of wandering ends in hollow promises. Copyright 1913 by George Matthew Adams.
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Canaan
Walt Mason
Booth's HYOMEL Inhaler Promoted For Catarrh Relief
An old advertisement touts Booth's HYOMEL as the one sure remedy for catarrh. It claims inhalation clears nasal membranes, stops foul breath and coughing, and warns of germs causing consumption. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 with separate hot bottles at 50 cents, guaranteed by I L Raymond & Co.
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Booth
L. Raymond & Co
Haywood convicted in silk mill strike disorder charge
Haywood was convicted of disorderly conduct connected to a silk mill workers strike near Fayette. A second charge of unlawful assemblage was lodged. bail set, appeal indicated. He received the maximum disorderly conduct sentence, ten hours daily hard labor, and was jailed. Police faced rioting outside as supporters gathered. Haywood was moved to county jail amid a tense scene.
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Connertion
Fayette
Haywood
Ile
Selly
Haywood Inen
Akigs
Inil
Pavel
Local Budora Notes on Farm Families and Visiting Guests
A Budora Oklahoma D. E. district update reports farmers out on roads Saturday in good weather. Families visited and entertained such as Mr. and Mrs. Chirenee dail and Gardert Janes Meher. Desota called on Mrs. Paxton, supper by Mr. and Mrs. Corliss. Visitors from Kansea City and Cedar John attend meals with several local households. A cow loss and business checks occur. neighbors shared meals and spent time with Cedar John folks.
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Chirenee” Dail
Janes Meher
Desss Warsop
Desota
Paxton
Dlt
Osborne
Corliss
Ara. Gants Aml
Willie
Kansae Ciy
Philip Kian
Cvinf
Mere Miller
Aml
Amos Miller
Ra Whisman
Grant
Bowling
Will Reed
Minnie Klashery
Cedar Jhenelion
Korhler
Ralph Hiddleston
Bowlin Suntrday
Fergelon
Amd
Down's Kidney Pills Promoted in Home Testimony
An advertisement extols Down's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and urinary troubles. It cites a woman’s testimonial from Alabama Street and claims four boxes cured kidney problems, urging readers to ask for the product by name. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo backs the claim.
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Lawrence
Matty
Alabama St
Local Socials and Travel Notes
John Kraus spoke with Mr. Brodrick and family Sunday at noon. Paxton and Lewis Meg visited Kadora Monday morning. Geilles Harbison traveled to Kansas City Monday.
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John Kraus
Mr. Brodrick
Family
Doe Paxton
Lewis Meg
Kadora
Geilles Harbison
Kansas City
Lawrence Area Social Notes From Busy Weekend
Franklin J D Martins sent a bumpress to her siste LaCroix by Saturday morning. A Lawrence shopper Saturday afternoon included Mr N N Chambers and Elin White. Miss Bertha Schvitz returned to Lawrence Tuesday morning after two weeks with home folks. Mr and Mrs Henry Eggert were visitors at Mr M Schutz Sunday. Several Lawrence visitors were noted Saturday afternoon including Ralph Klay Davis and Cecile Davis. Amma Sclitz left Tuesday for Vassar Kansas to visit relatives. Miss Amma Sclitz will visit relatives in Kansas. A pony incident at school Tuesday morning caused Lloyd White to be knocked down and the pony to roam into Weiding’s corn field.
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J.D. Martins
Siste LaCroix
Lawrence
Amd
Henry Eggert
M. Schutz
Ralph, Klay
Clarence
Davis
Cecile Davis
Victor
Kansas City
Amma Sclitz
Tuekday
Vassar
Kansas
Lee Young
Torday
Nor
Fred - Key
Prank Golescott
DeSute
Kalhsas
A. Weiling
Lass
Cleora
Waldo
Best Cough Medicine Endorsed by Alabama Resident
L C Hames of Marbury Alabama says it is one of the best remedies he has used for colds and the whooping cough. He reports all his children have taken it and it works like a charm. For sale by all dealers.
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L. C. Hames
Marbury
Ala
Local notes from Knowledge Hill and nearby towns
Mrs. Charles Hunsinger and daughter are visiting Knowledge Hill. Ms. Bessie Dial and children spent weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Benton Rothwell. Mrs. Selwope left for Wathen Kansas to attend the 70th birth day anniversary of his father. Mr. Summer Butler attended a funeral for her brother-in-law Will Metzger of Lamar Colorado. A wagon accident injured a man hauling hay. Several residents visited church on Sunday and county exams were held at Builey Grove.
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Charles Hunsinger
Bessie Dial
Benton Rothwell
Selwope
Saturfternoon
Wathen
Kansas
Asche Butler
Schavope
A. H. Butler
Will Metzger
Lamar
Colorado
Theo
Ozawkie
Tairy
Hi Duelah
Lata
Francis
Tonwanoxie
Stivens
Benla
Winterd Thiry
Mona Crady
Herbert Suhwope
Builey Grove
Charles Hammsinger
Bishop Quayke
Mimneape
8. Parmenter
Ruth Shellenerger
Rockport
Haxton
JL R. Carnahan
City
J.F. Brooks
Lawrence
Thc
Jerry Curtis
Kansas City
SS. Murphy
Ottawa
Roberts
Geo. Byerly
Kaity
Annette Murphy
Gardner
Alabaster Balm Ad Drafted for Beauty Use
Unrivaled for beautifying the face neck shoulders and arms. Prevents coarseness and chapping. All druggists or sent postpaid on receipt of price five cents. Beug’s Mfg Co 1680 Oxen Ave Chicago. Notes about self-improvement and competition.
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Eh Beugs Mfg. CO
Oxen Ave
Chicago
Close to his death saved by faithful coolie incident
An account from Youth's Companion recalls a near-fatal Chinese village episode involving an English writer, his two coolies, and a crowd shouting Kill. Hang him. After being restrained and threatened with torture as a rebel spy, village elders intervened. They locked him in, then released him after the coolies proved the writer was bound for a imperial commander, ending with a promise of no punishment for the elders.
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Coolie
Will
Imperial
Mr. Little
Mohy
China
Peat by Electricity Reported by German chemist
German paper reports Dr Bergins of Hanover has created peat like substance in lab experiments. He uses a special apparatus to heat cellulose with water to 240C under 6000 psi, then 24 hours at 350C to yield a peat identical chemical makeup. He estimates peat formed from prehistoric plants in 187 million years, aligning with geologists’ figures.
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Papera
Doctor Bergins
Hanover
Telegraphic links open Caracas to Lima across South America
Telegraphic communication is officially recognized as open between Caracas and Lima after exchanges between Venezuela’s director of posts and telegraphs and Fredérico Luna y Peralta in Lima. The interconnected state lines span Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru, with Peru planning similar links to Bolivia and Chile.
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South America
Caracas
Venezuela
Lima
Thear and Solomon joked about marriage records
A humorous exchange quotes the queen of Sheba and King Solomon commenting on his many marriages. The brief quip hints at exaggeration in reports of royal unions. A note on widowhood and a general role of women in judging spouses follows, reflecting social commentary and satire.
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Sheba
Solomon
Mark Twain
Baldwin News: Gonzales Murder and Baker U Ancestry
Balwin news recounts Gonzales a Baker University student murdered after fleeing a political plot in Chihuahua Mexico. Details cover his education at Baker from 1862, trial by Huerta allies, and later release followed by exile. Also notes visit by Bishop Quayle and local notices of residents and travel.
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Gonzales
Alwalim’ Gonzales
Chihuahua
Mexico
Baker U
U.S
Baker Universty
Baker
Madero
Mluerta
Chiluahua
Huerta
Imuderen
Thompson to Europe invited for Anglo American Exposition
Thosapsen of Ianeas accepts an invitation to become Snenshey at the Anglo American Exposition in London from May to October. The event commemorates the centennial of the peace treaty between the United States and Britain. It will showcase arts, industries, factories, and products to foster closer ties between the two nations.
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Thosapsen
Ianeas
A, Snenshey
London
Sritavint
KU Man Dead Dr Clarence Goddard Traces Arizona Death
Obituary notice reports the death of Clarence Goddard 05 in Arizona. He is the son of J CL Goddard and Mrs Lara Celia Goddard of Leavenworth. The death occurred after he left home and was announced in local Leavenworth records.
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Clarence Goddard
Arizona
Leavenworth, Kut
Clarence Arnele Diddard
J CL Goddard
Lara Cevelia (Goddard
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