Long's speech for Cuban reciprocity bill in House
Kansas Congressman Long argues in favor of Cuban reciprocity, contending it does not alter the tariff law but supports Republican principles. He compares refined sugar costs, claims benefits go to Cuban planters not sugar trusts, and urges action to complete wartime policy with Cuba for U S prosperity.
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Kansas
Washington
House Today
Long
Michigan
Chicago
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas City
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Congress
Shar — Istand
United States
Fined for Slap Amid Fort Scott Political Row
In Fort Scott Kansas on April 11 a state oil inspector named Spencer was fined one dollar in police court for slapping Jaba Korbes, a local Democratic politician. Spencer pleaded guilty to assault and battery as tensions grew from a newspaper claim about the defeat of a Negro Republican candidate for the school board.
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Ft. Neots
Fort Scott
Kaw
Spancet
Jaba Korbes
Spancer
Forbes
Sporcee
Spencer
Oray
Meckiban's Big Woman Dead In Manecy Anatin
Nancy Acstin, 79, weighs 590 pounds and was deemed the largest woman in the state. She measured seventy two inches around the waist and barely passed through a doorway. A special coffin was made for her remains.
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re.Manecy Anatin
Spretat Ceilla Sparta
Mith
Nancy Acstin
Siats
Kansas pension commissioner chosen in Washington
Eugene Ware of Kansas has been selected by the president to serve as commissioner of pensions. Ware, a Topeka lawyer with the firm Ware and Gleason, is connected with the state’s pension work and is to speak with H Clay Evans as part of the appointment process.
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Bellrende
Topeka
Alate
State
Gaorio & Cole
Wiley Cook
Eugene Ware
Kansas
Washington
Eugene War
Specec H
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allied Plant
At- Tentic Coast Lines
Wax Taper
Tas
Memphis
Circus
Congress
Isems
Anion Moldere
Chattanoogs
Negeo Moldera
Jake Spears
Dav Moolgontery
Hopkins County
Tex
Oklahoma Postaticos
Kenvey
Kiowa County
Rebecca Kiopsy
Springfield
Comanche County
William G. Rivers
House
Senate
McKinley
Cortie
Kenesas
Ascraytary of the Interior
Rumor of Boer Leaders Ending War Denied
London reports deny a telegram announcing British terms victory. Frederic Rutherford Harra, former secretary of the British Chartered South Africa company, says the rumor has no foundation. Central News had carried a similar report echoed by some papers, with origins likened to Rants pool near Llangibly castle as officials caution that peace negotiations will not conclude quickly.
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London
Frederic Rutherford Harra
South Africa Company
Harris
Central News
Sne
Rants Pool
Llangibly Castle
Murder confession shocks Detroit city scene
Prof Joseph H Miller confessed at 2 o clock in Detroit Michigan to murdering Carin H Jennett after an evening with her. He described illicit relations and struck her with a hatchet in the street after discussing leaving his family. The victim remained in hospital as authorities recovered the weapon.
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Bracal Sar
Detroit
Mich
Jos. H. Miller
Carin H. Jennett
Miller
Miss . Joonest
Tia
Thia
Thagiel
P. Morgan
London
Magnificent gift funds six suburb libraries in Cincinnati
Andrew Care nagis has donated 180000 to the Cincinnati board of library trustees for erection of six branch libraries in the suburbs. The gift was unanimously accepted at a special trustees meeting. Also noted are several new charters granted in Topeka for small businesses and a fund-raising update showing students contributed most of the McKinley memorial meal money. General Wade Hampton dies at 84 in Columbia after a long illness. New York chamber urges tariff reductions on sugar and tobacco imports.
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Cincinnati
Andrew Carenagis
Cincinnnati
Library Trustees
Frances Hodgeon Burney
Townsend
New York
Durban
Indiana State Board
Michigan City
Maamora
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Bainbridge
United States Legation
Pokin
State Department
Topeka
Emporia
Kansas
Stain Board of Health
Abardwate
Combing
Riots Continue as Soldiers Patrol Streets in Brgesele
Reported riots across Rue Stavaas Brgesele lead to heavy police and guard presence with loaded rifles. Wounded estimates range from forty to one hundred as many injured are hidden by friends. Rioters threaten factory arson. strikers swell numbers, and authorities fear a grand coup during next week’s reform debate in parliament.
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Stavaas
Brgesele
Xendermss
Velvic
St. Nicholas
Atar Charlisroi
Gabting
Aharp Fueilede
Igocets Gaally
Ottawa Murder Case Witnesses Testify in Court
The state in Ottawa Kansas April 11 asked for a recess to await more witnesses in the Beato murder case. About forty state witnesses are expected to testify before night as Mrs. McCoy Bessie Browning and Dollis Browning were on the stand this morning. The courtroom was crowded and a verdict appears imminent.
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Wil Hare
Eventux
Ottawa
Kan
Beato
McCoy
Bessie Browning
Little Dollis Browning
Nose
Oressiather
Loather Appeals After Methodist Expulsion
Rahway Neb April 11 John Gates, a man claiming to be an agent though possibly years older, was questioned locally on suspicion of involvement in a recent robbery near St Joseph Missouri of the Burlington trail. Loathie Gineville, recently found guilty of teaching heretical doctrines and expelled from the Methodist church, has decided to appeal the conferencys decision.
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Rahway
Liscols
Neb
John Gates
St. Joseph, Mo
Fight in a Saloon Leaves Men Wounded in Chicago
Desperate saloon battle on April 11 in Michsel Adanowicz’s saloon on the south side ends with two men shot and two badly wounded, several escape. Adanowicz fights back with a bottle and pistol as eight armed men raid the cash register, wreck the saloon, and flee after police arrive. Beasley gravely wounded, others injured. Also reports widow pay for Judge Parker and Rev Dr Talmage's declining health.
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Chicago
By & Bani
Michsel
Adanowicz
Michaal Beasley
Adonowcz
Chan
Ashaus
Beasley
Telegraphic Brevities From A Distant News Sheet
A scattered telegraphic roundup reports personal troubles and legal cases, political shifts, postal openings, and commercial mergers. Notable items include a Kansas smallpox tally, a large mercantile firm formation, railroad acquisitions, horse racing results, and post office changes. The missive also notes congressional actions, treaty discussions, and local business notes from Wichita and Kansas City.
Respite Delayed Execution In Henry Fletcher Case
In Kansas City the 1920 murder of Louis Korb by Henry Fletcher led to a delayed execution as Governor Dockery granted a fifteen day reprieve following a plea from attorney Jos. W. Folk to investigate testimony. Telegraphs relay that the governor initially did not respond, but a second telegram confirmed the 6 19 pm execution proceeded after the respite period expired.
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St. Louis
Henry Fletcher
Aourise
Louis Korb
Governor Dockery
Folk
Fidicher
Folk Pot
Dickmann
Peferson City
Reed
Jos
W. Folk
A M. Dockery
Iga
Fintwisr
Jefferson City
Jos. Dickmann
A. M. Dockery
Jefarson City
Henry Flutchar
Jos. F. Dickmann
Dockery Daclinas
Fulks
Islegram
Flutchar
Watt Dows
Dickman
Docksey
Fletcher
Kansas City Hanging and Federation Meeting Notes
James Jackson, 28, a Black man, was hanged at the county jail for murder committed in December 1920 after a card game quarrel. Gov. Dockery had granted a respite before his execution. Witnesses included jail officials and newspersons. The issue of scarce reference books in city schools sparked discussion at the Federation meeting, with plans to beautify school yards and to cooperate with the school board on reform efforts.
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Kansas City
James Jackson
Prophet Everett
Jackson
Eration Meeting Club
Lawrence
Tba
O.C.F
Lucy B. Jobasco
Topeka
Federation
A. C. Goddard
Leavenworth
Mer. Auber
City Federation
Dana
Athegeum
Mexico
Goddard
Geasts Federation of Women's
Los Angeles
Johnnson
Salina
Manda Cooke
Maude Morrison
Miss Cooke
Liszt
Miss Mornings
Louise Lewalling
Geertrude Becket
Eugenie Field
Wallacy Ballo
Lawrence Notes From April Social Pages
Topeka jaeger L A Sisbbins visits Lawrence as John Rogers of Ceroesi Nob visits. Multiple local residents plan Sunday visits, club entertainments, and trips to Ottawa Kansas City Topeka and Chicago. Gen Sears departs for Pentwater Michigan to oversee a canning plant. Local society events include Zodiac club papers on Tennyson and the Easter promenade.
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L.A. Sisbbins
Lawrence
John Rogers
Ceroesi
Nob
Ollie Colwell
Atchisoo
Frank Andereoa
Embroidery Club
Albert Melander
Ottawa
Fred James
Kansas City
le Ora Stradh
W. H. Sears
Pentwater
Michigan
Kansan
Everett
Alroady
Virginia Edwards
Los Angeles
Cali
Markets by Wire and Livestock Quotes
Market wire from Kansas City livestock market notes varied dairy and meat prices. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep reported mixed futures and steer weights with specific lots priced and totals shown in streams of figures.
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OHN Q
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First National Bank
Learnard, Jr
Attorney AT Law
Journal Building
I H. Perkins
Omes
National Bank
George A. Banks
Busine
Oftica
Oldridge House
Physe Bass
Sid Mauy
Cc Phillips
M.D
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Mascachusett Mirek
Phony
B. Morse
Woodward
K. G. W. Jones
Surgeok and
Feysician
Mawu
Mair
G A. Hamman
Simmons
ALA
W. Clark
Jmier
Massachusetta
Birat
FB. Phillips
Mass
St. Upetaird
Mule Hd Lawrence
I Sn
Anderson
Paybilian
Uiey
Regivence
Tele Aphore
Elizabeth Laslett
Opmice
Sue, Bt
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Adeneraih Queer Te
Kon
Breulel
Gantee Obe
Moebers
JONEG
Sungeon
M. T. Sinclair
Muney Alwaes
C. B. M'Clellany
Godding
Onnelly Bros
Mediode Tire Ane Winthrop
Epnuuy W
Lavery Stable
Yetaiwite
Ee House
M. Conn
Peer Brooks
Newhanue
Kral Stata
Collrations Castel Abd Real Entuty Tunamental Agency
Notary Patlie
Maanachuotthl
Serret, Lawrence
Causes
J.H. Gillham
Blacksmit
Hi Light
Neavy
Coras
Winthrop
A. L.selig’s
General Insurance
Ruhable Fite
Lite
Tornado Aod
Furni Ah Hood
Pubiic
A. L. Selig. Fetepnane Oy Quett
Alfred Whitman
Ind
Glvanan & Whitman
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HONEY
Hugh Blair Obra
Maze
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Feaad
Tede Agotu
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Denver
Myjor
Richard C. Stewart
Halland
Deanyer
South Africa
Meckiban
Associated Press
Wahjeeis
Gillett
Harper
Kao
Twenty-Fourth Judicial District
Preston
Hecomd
Pr. Scott
Ken
Cc —L'be Socialist Party
Ft. Scott
Angernoone
Lie A Larned
Charles £. Lidell
Cay
Pretocot Morgas
Oceanic
Hoa
New
Mercani Wireless Telegraphy Company of America
Royal Munster Yacht Club
King's and Mayors Aps
Cork
US Library Fund
Incorpore
State Charter Board
Standard Lawn Company
Kapans City
Capital
Concordia Leo & Cold Storage Company
Cancordia
Moore Deng Company
Wickit
Morganville Mill & Llavator Company
Morganville
Osawkie State Bank
Osawkie
Kanshe SekKiotey Fand
Gov Stanley
Kuosat
Myron Hartick
Cleveland
Lotdell
Larned
Charlie &, Lobdell
Republices
Wanklp
New York Chamber of Commerce
House of
Brussels
Froope
Ireland
Coereiammeseures
Dublin
Londonderry
United Irish League
Jats
Kitchensr
Intereata
United
Colorado Springs
Cola
Cripple Creek
Crire
Balcide
Poughkeepsie, N
A. Edward Tower
Ioua
Iola
Saatherd
Mi Parmace
Ning
Marcy
M Collins
Merry
Temperance
Louther
I. C. Parker
Arkansas
Talmage
Dr. T. de Witt Talmage
Telegraphic
Wathena
Doniphan County
Mageas
Florence E Culver
Wichita Kansas
Ponce
O T
Mi E
Yighland
Leech Lake
Mign
Indias School
St Joseph
Henry Albach
Massaza
Hansas
Sbsorl Anu Social
C EK. Stabbing
G. J. Barker
Kansas Women's Press
C. S. Hall
Kaggas City
A.G. Oatmac
Califfornia
Eunice Manter
Zodiac Club
Heron
Alder
Mra J Alder
Preuszoer
Bad Boas
Friends In Council
Tennyson
Eugann Ware
Thetas
Isabel Hazsa
Sam Moore
J. J. Cadien
George Jewatt
Martha Pittingar
Jojly
Parsoey
C. C. Goddard
Brock Goddard
Mauda Miller
Delta Omicron
Mary Clark
Bonsin Hell
Eleanor Wilson
Leslie Hill
K. Clark
John Bell
Hob Anderson
Howard Parker
Roy Hitman
Dave Robinson
Otto Barteldes
Warren Healey
G. W. Raynolds
Baldwin
Geo. Esterly
Feneke
Mes Edson
Kanaas City
Wen
Sinclair
A.S. Olin
C. A. Shive
Kannas
Sanator
Ward
Belleville
M Robinson
Alow
Chasure
Mgr
Opera Hovss
Sit
Goars
Geo. W. Williams
South Fort
Ontario
Massachusetts
M. C. Byrd
Hatten
Beormsa
Lake View
City Avenue
Marubal
Sexton
H. Oem
M.o.coo
Oly
Judge County Sherif
Sheriif
Ofuuet
Poor Gommtsutousrik
Gommiveloners
Gevety Aetery
Spangisr O
Marvin
Mooresere CO
Manley
T. K. Prentice
D. Pickens
Geo
Lole Norv
Nellie Beatty
N.S. Clarke
B. W McFarlane
J. R. Griggs
F. H. Dennen
Newmark
F. Holmick J. Brita
D. H. Gardner
W Krom
M Lindey
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Adaline Horner
J.B. Learpard Jr
B. Myatt Lobinkwysinger WB
Hrownell
H. Mitewell
George Flory
Saxman
Bate Vb. G. Elbowee de
O. Watt
J. Prrudit
Boauineos
Watking
DOT Mint Gators
Waskica
Dresidee
Das Btty
C. A. Hi
Tucker
Huuge
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Savings Doparbinett Deposite
Meporitary
Heb, Mapes
Po A. Batley
Y. Hartside
J. He Glatburt
A. Bemner
Wit, William
KL W. Sparr
Wotstubby
J.u.uuwerock Pelene
Bowersack
Phul Ierun
Cagle
W. Sparr
Benson View
Ren Kl Lieber
A. Monroe, M. Newmark
A. Monroe
Sury Amrurlors
G. Grover
W. B. Maren
Eben Taluwiny M & Maniss
A. Marks
Gauulof
H.W. Hayne
Optician
Upstaira
Chicago College of Opthalmology
G. F. Godding
Lawrroce
Crigaco
Culver
cHiCauo Cian Fer
Abbas City
Murons
Inmales
Whee M. Loabet
Russia
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