Lawrence Post Office Notes and Local Happenings
At the post office in Lawrence Kansas a second class matter is noted. Locals report visits by Mr and Mrs James Knox Elderkin of Flint Michigan and Mrs J M Raymond and Florence of Leadville Colorado. Topeka gains several residents including Mrs E D Raymond and C H Hoyt and Mr W J Neill Sr and family. The community laments the loss of soprano singers as Miss Zella Neill joins Topeka. notable events include Prof W H Carrath's upcoming lecture on William Tell at the Unitarian Church next Friday night. A fine eleven month old colt showings suggests exceptional breeding. Blooms in window displays attract attention. Election day records show no fights or arrests yesterday. Probate court issues marriage licenses to James H Pierson and Milia Brackett, and Alonzo Farmer and Mary J Farmer, both of Lawrence.
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Angie Ludington
Zella Neill
Ea Webber
Leavenworth
Hoffman
Capt
L. D. Dobbs
Marion
W. H. Carrath
Europe
William Tell
Carroth
Unitarian Church
James H. Pierson
Milia Brackett
Lawrence
Algoone
Alonzo Farmer
Mary J. Farmar
Fall Leaf
Foote
Weather summary for Upesliand Missouri Valleys shows variable rain
The dispatch notes partly cloudy conditions with rain in the Up leespiand Missouri Valleys. Winds shift from southwest to northwest as the barometer rises then falls and temperatures trend up then down.
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Wasurxeror
Missouri
Prohibition Victory Shapes Garnett City Election
Garnett voters Sunday approved temperance issues as the Republican slate led by J. D. Woodworth won the mayoralty over J. G. Lind agy on April 4. The full vote favored the Republican ticket by nearly three to one, signaling strong Prohibition support in the city.
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LB Petan
Cincinnati
Typographical Union
Itu
Carvetaro
Board of Education
Death of Jesse James causes Missouri uproar in Weston
Kansas City April 4 The death of Jesse James the Missouri outlaw is confirmed as a pistol kill by Robert Ford. Governor Crittenden and coroners inquest discuss conspiracy with Dick Liddil and the Ford brothers. Mrs James and Mrs Samuels identify the body and scenes of mourning follow, as details of witnesses and motives emerge.
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Jesse James
Missouri
Crittenden
Bob Ford
Dick Little
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St. Jos
Samuels
Jesse
Timberlake
James
Ford
Buchanan County
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Clay County
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Independence
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Jefferson City
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Jease James
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Dick Liddil
Jesse. James
Charles Alderman
James Finlay
Johnson's
Jense James
Ford Brothers
Ford's
Ray County
Richmond
Robert
Charley
Frente
Charles
St. Joseph
Johnson
Charles Ford
Mob Hangs Man After Jail Lynching Near Kokomo
An armed mob gathered at a grove near Kokomo after midnight and took Long alias Jameson from the jail to a Main street bridge. Despite clergy attempts to prevent it, they hanged him after he admitted guilt to sedition and theft, amid thousands of onlookers and a show of force.
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Ian
Kokomo
Long
Jameson
Prichard
Main Street
McLane
Richard Long
Franklin
W. F. Voit
Rev. M. McLane
Hanlan Wins Tyne Race Despite Close Finish
Loxvor April 3 Hanlan defeated Boyd by four lengths in a three mile race on the Tyne. Boyd won the toss and chose the north bank as spectators filled the embankment. Hanlan led from near the start and extended his lead to several lengths, clocking 21 minutes 7 seconds. Immense crowd witnessed the event. rival crew tried to close the gap twice but Hanlan held firm.
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Boyd
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Tyne
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Henry Wrixon Beecher
Bartersagh
County Cork
Ireland
Lady Beecher
Donro
Cape Finisterre
Newfoundland
Log Boom Broken at Minneapolis Flood Sends Millions of Feet Downriver
A log boom broke during a river swell near Minneapolis yesterday morning and millions of feet floated downstream past St. Paul. Authorities estimate up to 40 million feet worth about 40 thousand dollars may be lost, while a 100 million feet surplus remains unaffected. The disaster is described as the most serious in years.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Gamblers Fight Leaves One Dead and Injured
Early this morning two gamblers named Robechanx and Carlee fought over a stake. Carlee suffered serious injuries while Homer Stone was choked to death last night by an unnamed assailant. Authorities withheld the killer’s name for reasons stated.
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Robechanx
Carlee
Homer Stone
Kansas City Elections Quiet Amid Tense Racial Violence
Kansas City reports say city elections proceed without issue though danger looms this afternoon between Irish and Black communities after a police officer was killed and a Black person slain last night. Also ad notes Rough on Rats vermin killer 15c boxes sold by druggists.
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Kansas City
Chinese Bill 18 Vetoed by President in Washington
President vetoed the Chinese bill citing treaty conflicts and faith of the nation. He suggested possible limits on labor immigration where needed and noted Chinese labor’s historical value, including aiding railroad construction. Also reports follow on a diplomatic cable offer and other political notes from Washington and Ohio.
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D. C
Congress
United States
China
Union Pacific
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