Roosevelt Fishing Trip Returns With Bounty
President and son haul in 25 190 fish from Vincent Astor’s yacht on Tuesday. The Wirt hearing in Washington spurs acrimony as debate over laissez faire versus government control of business intensifies, signaling a future political fight centered on collectivism versus individualism. Clif Stratton notes the investigation’s main conflict lies beyond the Gary educator questions, with the nation choosing between more or less bureaucratic control.
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Tomorrow's Train in Lawrence Heralds New Speed Era
The Union Pacific unveils a speed train drawing crowds in Lawrence and beyond. The article celebrates rapid innovation, faster travel, and the shift from traditional methods as railroads push toward future efficiency and comfort.
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Interpreting a Primary and Its Political Echoes
The piece reflects on the Illinois primary as a test of political interpretations rather than a direct contest between parties. It notes how Democratic and Republican leaders read the results to fit federal administration and broader policy aims, while ordinary citizens see only a scramble of nominations. Former Senator James A Reed praises the New Deal’s impact on Washington hotels, tied to officials visiting to discuss General Johnson's ideas.
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Innes, Lawrence Merchant, Claimed by Death at 84
George Innes 84 a longtime Lawrence merchant and civic figure died shortly before 6 am at his home 701 Louisiana street following an illness this year He was born in Scotland 1840 came to the U S and started Innes Co in 1870 with his wife Eliza Matheson Innes A brother joined later renaming the firm George Innes Co The Repsent building was erected later Officers Change Places Sam P Moyer and Albert A Gish of Company M 137th Infantry swapped ranks April 1 Moyer to first lieutenant Gish to captain Also Mrs Mattie Starns funeral Leavenworth county and religious work updates
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Albert A. Gish
137Th Infantry
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Mr. Gish
Eli Ferrell Dorsey
George Reed
C. H. Constant
J. T. Constant
Alice Haskins
Leavenworth
Mattie Starns
Leavenworth County
G. E. E. Lindquist
Haskell
New York City
Home Missions Council
Liberty
Cousin Gladys Marries Henry Despite Family Doubts
An old comic scene notes Cousin Gladys decides to marry Henry amid family doubts. The text paints her growing stout like her mother and implies social pressures influence the union in a humorous vintage voice.
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Henry
Publishers Syndicate
Birth of a son Max Gene reported at Memorial Hospital
A son named Max Gene was born on April 10 at Memorial Hospital to the couple. Professors C. G. Dunlap L. E. Sisson R. D. O'Leary and W. B. Johnson traveled to Emporia this morning to attend the State English Association of Teachers meeting.
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Easter at the Churches Ties, Winds Spur Bonnets
Easter services were held with special music across Lawrence churches though wind gusts disrupted many hats. Wheat rose to 1.20 a bushel affecting flour at 3.50 per hundred, with a third price hike in a month and a half. Local notable notes include repairs, illness recoveries, and extra police patrols to curb weekend disturbances.
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Alex Bretsch
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A. G. Siler
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Stony Point
Eudora
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Chicago
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Toronto
Canada
Stubbs Construction Company
Lou McCann
Charlie Prentice
Mr. Carmean
University Holds Relaxed Baseball Policy on Home Grounds
Forty years back Kansas University faculty committee on athletics modifies rules to allow playing professional baseball by the university team when on home grounds. Several games in planned schedule may proceed under the new policy as heating tunnel project nears completion. Protsch-Watts wedding at New York street with Rev J G Griffith officiating. couple to start housekeeping on East Berkeley. Lawrence visitors include Jon J. Hutchings and state figures Dean Mitchell Scott Valentine Rogers Robinson attend regents meeting.
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Toneka
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Protsch-Watts
Hkichard E. Protsch
Lulu
May Watts
New York Street
J.G. Griffith
Misa Minnie Witts
Harry Lang
Protsch
Sam Watts
Lawrence
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Jon
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Ponca City
Okla
C. R. Mitchell
Gueda Eprings
Connecticut considers banks banning Kansas bonds in 1899
A proposal in Connecticut would bar state banks from purchasing Kansas bonds. Governor Stanley is advised on the pending measure, reflecting cross state financial concerns of the era.
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Kansas News Briefs AP items from Topeka and Wichita
AP dispatches report tax payments pouring into Topeka as the April deadline nears with about half of 800000 expected collected. In Wichita a sergeant is hospitalized after a friendly scuffle with a fellow officer, and a judge rules that ale is liquor in a court case resulting in 30 days prison with parole. Also noted are a Kansas City bid for secretary of state and nearly 2900 Kansas youths joining civil conservation corps camps. de Santa Cruz district discovers a street right of way forgotten for over 60 years.
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Iris de Bever
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Wichita
Carl Davis
Don Thrasher
O. W. Hessel
Thomas A. Russell
McPherson
Russell
Kansas City
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The Tragedy of X A taut puzzle on the train conspiracy
Drury Lane guides Inspectors Thumm and Bruno through a tangled series of murders linked to Longstreet DeWitt and Crockett. The killer, Martin Stopes, uses aliases Wood and Thompson, disguises, and forged letters to uncover a Uruguayan frame-up while leaving a cross-mark punch on tickets as a hidden clue.
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Drury Lane
Uruguay
William Crockett
Martin Stopes
Stopes
DeWitt
Lane
Thumm
Bruno
Thimm
Edward Thompson
Mariey Lonp Dinedt
Wood
Charles Wood
Longstreet
Seai Wood
Juan Ajos
Thompson
Nixon
Weehawken
West Haverstraw
Crockett
Pye
Mr. Lane
Martin Stones
Inspector
Bran
Tom
Collins
Daa
Bogota
Mysel
Hirtherto
Mr. Drury Lane
Jane
West Englewood
Judith Lane Serial Starts Tomorrow
Judith Lane, who marries Norman Dale after loving him, faces a clash of faith and trust as he demands she break sacred vows. The new serial unfolds tomorrow, exploring power, wealth, and personal sorrow in a tale of temptation.
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Judith Lane
Norman Dale
Murderer Overlooked in Missing Persons Puzzle
The narrator reveals a complex deduction tying Wood and Thompson to a string of killings. Stopes, the escaping convict, is identified as the conductor seeking revenge, aided by Crockett as a decoy killed on the ferry. A miraculous link to a South American consul confirms motives spanning years.
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Thompson
Bottomley
Wood
Ne Street
Ferry
DeWitt
Ergaso
Charles Wood
Wood-Thompson
de Witt
Longstreet
Stopes
Jorgens
South America
Juan Ajoy
New York
Uruguay
Martin Stopes
William Crockett
DeWitt & Longstreet
Wood- Thompson
Crockett
Ajos
Posters On Tour Create Circus Hype
Mary Graham Bonner describes circus crews preparing posters to cover towns. Images feature lions elephants ponies dogs and a tight rope walker. A night guard hears unfamiliar sounds near the tent as a potential intruder approaches during the poster run.
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Christopher Columbus
Crow
Mr. Quacko Duck
Puddle Muddle
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