Railroads in Flood Struck Areas Face Permanent Losses
Ohio and Indiana railways shut for five days as floods cut levees and drained lowlands in Missouri and New York reports say repairs will wipe out surplus earnings. Elisha Les notes eastern railroads face higher expenses as arbitration over wages continues and flood damage raises concerns over future earnings and system stability. Frisco embankment dynamited to drain floodwaters near Kilbourne and Kewanee.
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New York
Ohio
Indiana
Wis
Ilme
Enpilad
New Madrid
Frisco
Kilbourne
Kewanee
Dr Hults Resigns From Lawrence City Council in Private Letter
The resignation of Council member Alb Hults was filed with the mayor this morning. Mayor Bishop said he would accept the resignation but would not call an election to fill the vacancy. The letter, dated April 3, cites private business matters as the reason for stepping down effective immediately.
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Goundman Finda
Lawrence
Pam
Alb
Hults
Commission Committee Met For Push On Voter Registration
A jubilant committee met yesterday at Jadde Means officer to push registration and educate voters about a form of government campaign. Judge Hugh Means pegged the odds at two to one and the group planned several meetings and a reading based campaign to reach voters.
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Jadde Means
Hugh Means
More Suffrage Outrages Fire Fiends Captured in Scotland
London reports two suffragette fire fiends captured redhand while setting fire to a grandstand at Kelso racecourse in Scotland. Rags soaked with petroleum placed beneath the stand ignited, a watchman found the flames. Ayr race course grandstand also burned, causing about 15000 dollars in losses. vandalism and telegraph wire cuttings noted nationwide. A child from Delaware Street suffered a toy accident injuring her severely.
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Scotland
London
Ayr
Ecountry
No Impeachment Indictment for Senator, U.S. Attorney Says
United States Attorney Wilson stated that after reviewing the complaint and supporting witnesses he finds no justification for presenting any United States senator to the grand jury. The remark followed a conference with Attorney General McReynolds. Meanwhile Oklahoma City's Jim K. Jacob delivered a written alteration to the secretary of the senate, with no decision until Monday.
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Washington
United States
Jim KR. Jacol
Oklahoma City
Senate
Marshalh App
Governor Hodges to Attend Good Roads Banquet in Lawrence
Governor George Hodges will speak at the Good Roads Banquet in Lawrence, but his trip is postponed about a month at his request. He notes Lawrence officials and local clubs invited him to discuss road improvements and mentions plans to visit with Mr Barnes and Mr Watkins.
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Douglas County
George H. Redes
Lawrence
Gaterway
Perkins
Udring
Barnes
Watkins
Dean
H. Hoeges
Relief funds sent to Indiana governor total 57.50
Lawrence residents contributed to flood relief with 57.50 sent to the Indiana governor this afternoon. The Journal-World notes 47.30 given to aid the state, plus 2.00 from Prof E H Bailey and 20 from Merchants bank, with 82.50 from Watkins Bank. Total 2840 raised for distressed states. Contributors include Prof E H Bailey 200 Miss Jennie Watt 5 Grovenor 10 Mrs Elizabeth Barton 1 H W Houghton 2 Mrs L W Crawl 5 J B Todd 2 T H Chalkley 10 Paul E Brooks 10 Mrs BE L Tupper 6 Fannie Sanders 11 E L Hamer 2.50 6 H P Oliver 2.00.
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Journal-World
B. T. S. Baily
Lawrence
E. H
Bailey
Jennie Watt
Grovenor
Elizabeth Barton
H. W. Houghton
L. W. Crawl
J. B. Todd
T. H., Chalkley
Paul E. Brooks
BE. L Tupper
Fannie Sanders
E. L. Hamer
H. P. Oliver
Fire at Petroleum Rouets plant in Independence
A fire at the Petroleum Rouets Company plant in Independence Kansas today caused about $10,000 damage and was still burning at 3 o'clock. Gasoline storage tanks exploded with fears of further blasts. Firemen assisted Mrs. C. F. Minor, 68, who suffered likely fatal injuries.
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Independence
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Rouets Company
C. F. Minor
Kansas College Delegates Attend State Student Convention
Representatives from every Kansas college attend the Kansas State Student Convention and Training Conference in Myers Hall. Ninety-nine delegates are listed with more expected today including a Topeka Industrial Institute member and attendees from Haskell Institute. Dr. Frank Sanders presided. Prof. Frank Lin of Baker University spoke on the greatest modern career.
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Myers. Hall
Industrial Institute
Topek
Africa
Haskell
Frank Sanders
A. Franklin Ream
Reker Dalver
W.pontins
Jay V. Aldrich
A. J. Elliott
Regents Endorse Repairs and Appointments at Last Session
The K 1 Board of Regents approved repairs to the Snow Wall foundation and cracks. Ralph Yeoman was named manager of the Employment Bureau. Professor Vaing received permission to leave to Europe. W L Hartie was appointed inspector for the Administration Building foundation. Repairs for tunnels and mains between buildings were also approved. The Administrative Board takes over on July 1.
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K. 1 Board of Regents
Ralphy Yeoman
Vaing
Europe
W. L. Hartie
Board of Regents
Hearing on receivership jurisdiction in Kansas case
Kansas City April hearing on whether federal or district court holds jurisdiction over receivership. Judge Marshall presiding with Charles Blood Smith for complainants. Case likely to be taken under advisement later today. An additional note reports former Federal Judge Philips challenging Kanasa law on foreign corporate receiverships. Separate obituary notes Charles Cherry, born 1823 in Ohio, died aged 90 from mouth cancer. funeral 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at his home, Oak Hill Cemetery burial.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Chas
Y Cherry
Mr. Cherry
Ohie
Buriaf
Oak Hill Cemetery
Judge True Will Deliver Decoration Day Address Here
Noted jurist and orator Simon Heller dies at home from dropsy. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Judge True, a longtime Kansas resident and distinguished citizen, is expected to give the Decoration Day address with the local Grand Army congratulating the selection.
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Kansas
Fudge
Tre
True
Simon Heller
Murder on Park Row and Lawrence dental days at KU
A cleat of sensational items appears. In New York Eugene Smith a Tammany leader was killed by gangsters on Park Row as police search for motive and accomplices. In Lawrence a two day National Dental meeting brings Drs Hettick and Sloan. The Washington society women breakfast prompts political debate over inclusion. A Reminiscences program for Shiloh veterans frames a county observance with a 15 cent luncheon.
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Eugene Smith
Tammany
Park Row
Sak Hall
East Side
Tammany Hall
Ian
Smith
Cand
Brooklyn
Shiloh
Washington Post
Post
Lawrence
Alan
F. Domi
Savannah McDrid
Larsen
Pansy Wallace
Miss Rose ‘Hayworth
Mrs
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Owen
Dentists ‘of
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Lawernee
Pei
Hettick
Ottawa
National Dental Society
Williams Convicted on Four Prohibitory Counts in Police Court
Tony Williams was found guilty on four counts of selling liquor in a police court ruling. He received 100 dollars in fines and 30 days on each count plus costs. The case is appealed to the District Court for rehearing in the May term. Witnesses Fad Burk and Sam Rice testified for the defense. Williams has prior disfavor with Lawrence police and a previous prohibition charge. Under state law a second conviction can bring a state penitentiary sentence.
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Williams
Fad Burk
Sam Rice
Y Williams
Police Department of
Lawrence
X Rays Cost Right Arm in Pioneering Case
J N Scott a prominent Kansas City physician and pioneer in X ray use sacrificed his left hand and arm after repeatedly applying rays directly to his own hand during early experiments. Despite his stature, he suffered severe injuries leading to amputation and ongoing complications. He has left the hospital for his mother's home in Western Kansas and remains under care.
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Scott
Kansas City
America
Europe
Nangas
Wang
Appreciation for Kindness in Nicholson Burial
Mrs George T Nicholson and Mr W J Black on behalf of Santa Fe officials thank Lawrence readers for kindness shown during Geo T Nicholson s burial. Details were carefully cared for and railroad officers had no suggestions. Miss Nicholson will not come to Lawrence. she leaves for Chicago and will sell the California ranch to reside in Ulrieaga.
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George T. Nicholson
W. J. Black
Santa Fe
World
Lawrence
Geo
T. Nicholson
Chi
California
Ulrieaga
Progressive gains reflect minority status in House rules
Washington reports progressives at a conference read Boevelt's letter to the House in the room of Representative Murdock. The document asserts the right of people to be included in the fundamental law and opposes debarment by court, legislature, or executive. The Progressive Conference drafted amendments to reform House rules and announced Underwood would recognize them as a minority in committee assignments.
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Boevelt
House
Murdock
Progressive Conference
Nderwood
Weller to Speak at Methodist Bureau Tomorrow Evening
Charles Weller field secretary of the national playgrounds association will address the Methodist bureau tomorrow evening. Services start at 7 45. Weller has long served in national work and will share practical insights likely to interest Lawrence residents.
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Charles ¥. Weller
National Playgrounds Association
Methodist Burely
Weller
Lawrence
Criticizes Housewife Partly Responsible for High Cost of Living
Philadelphia April 5 Mrs Fulin Heath president of the Housewives League told the American Academy of Political and Social Science meeting that marriage is a partnership with the man as provider and the woman as spender. She argued high costs stem partly from women buying in packages rather than in bulk and urged thrift and prudent spending.
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Fulin Heath
The
Housewives’ League
American, Academy of Political and Social Science
Grand Jury Criticizes Insurance Companies
A Chicago report by a special grand jury criticizes fire insurance firms for policy practices and arson investigations. It states that about half of Chicago fires are incendiary in origin and calls for scrutiny of methods used by insurers.
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Chicago
Judge Schoonover to Speak at Presbyterian Mass Meeting
Judge Schoonover of Garnett Kansas, famed orator, will address a public mass meeting Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church. The Brotherhood of the church sponsors the event. The talk, titled unseen Forces, will cover broad civic topics with special music by a double male quartet.
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Presbyterian’ Church
Mumford Seaouver
Garnett
Presbyterian Church
Schoonover
Brotherhood of the Church
Schoonhdver
Manaten Springs
Aggree With President Ways and Means Accepts Wilson's Final
The Democratic majority of the Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to approve President Wilson's final decision on the sugar schedule. They adjourned to Monday and will choose between free sugar or a bonality to be eliminated in three years.
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Ways and Means
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Balkan Allies Reply to Peace Basis Sparks Mixed Signals
Sofia reports Balkan powers submitted a formal reply to suggested peace mediation terms. The document appears to accept the basis but with reservations that effectively repudiate key points. Peace prospects seem brighter as allies demand radical changes while powers respond cautiously, warning against hostilities.
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Sofia
Balkan
Cance
Dita
Close Fight for Daughter Ends as Sentence Reduced
Mrs Emerson of Michigan ends her campaign for her daughter Zeke held ill in prison after forcible feeding. British home secretary granted ten days off, seen as extraordinary favor, and praised by Mrs Emerson as a concession.
Haywood Released After Silk Mill Strike Case
Patterson,N. 3. April 4. William D Haywood organizer of the Industrial Workers of the World was released from custody after a hearing on charges of disorderly conduct and assembling with others during a silk mill workers strike Adolph Tessig also charged The court found no intent to commit a crime and amid demonstrations by several thousand strikers the two men were escorted to the ball for a mass meeting.
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Patterson
William D. Haywood
Industrial Workers of the World
Adolph Tessig
Haywood
Nioténs
Hill warns women shoppers to seek value over bargains
James J. Hill argues women seek the best value for money and cautions against indiscriminate bargain hunting. He compares household purchases to railway steel rails, urging quality over low price and advising readers to heed both advertisements and value for price.
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James J. Hill
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