Mother of the Twentieth Kansas remembered in Parsons
A San Francisco resident, Mrs. Barelay, dubbed the Mother of the Twentieth Kansas, visited Parsons to meet and care for soldiers. She hosted fever-stricken men, sent magazines and papers to the unit, and repeated acts of hospitality during the regiment’s service. Her home burned in an earthquake, yet she continued aiding veterans and their families with generous support and visits.
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Parsons
A. J. Barelay
San Francisco
Pete
Barelay
Tinlepemlenee
Ke Wmuth
Sanneiven
Philippines
Sinent
San Franciseo
New York
Rhoth
Rhein
Baretton
Paul
No Connection Claimed Between Idaho Land Probe and WFM Case
United States Attorney General denied any link between Idaho land fraud investigations and the prosecution of Western Federation of Miners officials over the assassination of former Governor Steunenberg. The denial came in Boise after an interview with a News representative.
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United States
Boise
Lila
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Steanenberg
Jot Pda
Doctor C J Simmons Practice Ad
Dr C J Simmons offers general medical service with confinement care and surgery gynecology. Visits in city two dollars eighty cents. country visits one dollar per mile. Office on Mass Street Telephone listed.
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W. Jones
FL A. AL Building
Hepldice
Ohio Street
Bell and Hume
J. R. Bechtel
Massachusetts St
Tennessee Street
Shone
C. J. Simmons
Mass
Pollock seeks receiver for Uncle Sam Oil as stockholders are protected
April hearing in Toypela Kansas reveals Fudge Pollock moves to appoint a receiver for the Uncle Sam Oil Company. Tucker indicted for using mails to defraud. bond fixed at 50,000 dollars. Receiver tasked to conserve creditors and wind up affairs. Local court will decide on petition and potential bankruptcy proceedings.
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Toypela
Kans
Sid
EL de Voor Charhirten
Aid Db
Steed
MPR
Ivan
Hse
Rich
Adeceiver
Cine Company
Two Garages Burned in Valley Street Fire Report
A fire erupted today near Verdevert Street and Central Avenue, burning two garages as explosions rattled the area. Fire crews battled flames amid smoke and debris, with property damage reported and investigators examining the scene for a cause.
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Sr Lewis
Eleventh Annual Meeting Noted Amid Confusing OCR Fragments
A garbled report from an eleventh annual meeting describes unclear proceedings, references to people and places, and a tragic event with a few readable names and locations. The fragmentary text hints at a discussion of a street formation and an incident resulting in deaths, but specifics are unreadable.
Snow in Oklahoma, Hotel Destroyed
A hotel in Oklahoma was destroyed by a fire that began near the stairs, causing several guests to jump from upper floors. One man, Kendill Blam, identified as a cripple, did not escape and died. Firefighters faced intense heat as flames engulfed the building and smoke filled the stairwell. Witnesses described chaos as guests scrambled for exits, with emergency crews rushing to evacuate trapped patrons. Authorities note a chaotic scene with significant property damage and casualties as investigators assess the cause.
Fragmented OCR Story on Building Materials and Industry
An OCR damaged piece discusses plaster cement, lime and industrial processes tied to a plaster company. It mentions workers, supervisors, and a plan to develop a building project, including a painted interior with tinted walls and multiple rooms. The text references individuals and a potential publication or report about the industry.
Architect Delivers Practical Cement Building Design Triumph
Mr Wellman showcases a building praised as an architectural triumph designed for efficiency. J A Henley, Longtime wire mill man, noted for business acumen, oversees cement plaster work and overall enterprise success. The facility features detailed offices, stenography and bookkeeping rooms, a regal rotunda, and a ready heating plant, marking a complete fit for the company. Last week of art exhibit.
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Wellman
Mestley
Fran
Guine
Sein
Amd
J. A. Henley
Henley
Ben A. Williams
D. A. Henley
Royal Wilton
Ponsident
A. Tenley
Herries
R. A. Henley
Former Congressman Findley Dead in Baltimore
April 19 item reports the death of former Congressman John V. L. Findley, noted as a man of repute and a public figure. The brief obituary mentions his role as a speaker and includes references to a cigars advertisement and local business notices, with Gedney’s store at 1025 Mass. St cited among assorted items.
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Baltimore
John V. L. Findley
Fire in Philippines Leaves Town Destroyed and Homeless
April 19 dispatch reports a town in the Philippines entirely destroyed by fire this morning, leaving about 20,000 people homeless. Communications are limited and damage estimates remain unavailable. Moila is noted as the island’s capital with its port as the second in importance.
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Philippines
Moila
Pana
Stauffer Elected President Of State Sunday School
Chanute Kansas April 18 Rev E J Stautter of Lawrence was elector president of the State Sunday school association at last night’s meeting The association raised money and planned to place two more workers in the field Taneulin Nebraska April 1 The State Railroad Commission issued order to the street railway to abrogate the made with the government in mun a rerraced Policemen men not included in the order which prohibits entering any person at less than the regular fare or for any rate open to the general public
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Chanute
Kans
E. J. Stautter
Lawrence
State Sunday School Association
Taneuln
State Railroad Commission
Snow Falls Across Ohio and Eastern Pennsylvania
Snow covered Ohio and eastern Pennsylvania with cold conditions. In Cleveland the temperature reached 28 degrees and events continued into the morning. Philadelphia reported widespread snowfall marking the coldest April in twenty six years.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mrs McLean Wins President General of Dousters of the American Revolution
Mrs Donald McLean of New York has been elected president general of the Dousters of the American Revolution. The remainder of the administration was also elected. The result was announced at noon today.
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Washington
Donald McLean
New York
Dousters
Lso
Aggie Goes to Prison for Life Murder Case
Mrs. A is jailed in Clay County and begins a life sentence in Jefferson City for the murder of her husband Myers. The sheriff handles the transfer as the case proceeds to the state prison system.
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Aggie
Aal
Kaiise
Clay Oom
Jefferson City
Myers Pi Tankay
Land Frauds Trial In United States Court
Thomas X. Huntington Ami J. Todd and Fred Hoyt are arraigned in a United States court on a conspiracy to defraud the government involving over five hundred thousand acres of public lands. Prosecutors allege a coordinated scheme to misappropriate vast land holdings.
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Thomas X. Huntington
Ami J. Todd
Fred Hoyt
United States
Snow Storm Spreads Across Colorado and Wyoming
Still snowing in colorada says april 1% report: storm that began in the mountains has spread over colorado, wyoming and into nebraska. forecasters predict another day of snow with 36 in. temps and damage to fruit crops. authorities warn of continued travel disruption and lingering wintry conditions.
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Colorado
Las
Colurana
Wyoming
Robbers Make Big Haul in Bank Safe Dynamiting
Robbers dynamited the safe of a bank on April 19 and escaped with a large haul. They looted the Merchants bank and left no clue, police report a violent but non-graphic crime scene with no immediate suspects or motives.
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Bank Nd
Ene
Fire breaks out at New York theater report hours
Early reports indicate a slight blaze at a New York theater this morning. Local readers note Lawrence residents Howard and Mabel Barrison star in The Last of Nod and Singing Birds at the venue.
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New York
Doc Howard
Mabel Barrison
Social Roundup and Travels Across Parkville
Local social notes list visits and departures among residents in Parkville and nearby towns. Entries mention Dr. Sadler, Ceo Jewett, Mrs. Henry Lense, Bertha Badsky, university debating plans, Miss Pearl Mocvanville, Edina Prentice, and Mrs. M. Willie among others, along with church events and guests at formal gatherings. A New York weather blurb notes a late snowstorm with rapid melt.
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Dr. Sadler
Parkville
Jewett
Chri Iting
Henry Lense
Dawn
Eudora
B. van Austen
Tawa
Evenins
Bertha Badsky
Siler
Bailie
Chi Hier
A. Mysod
Tim
University
Jett
Pearl Mocvanville
Arkansas City
Kans
Basin Jett
Chilean City
Indian Territory
Edina Prentice
Topeka
Thomas Wits
Bine
Cin
SOG Dierotr
Willie
Chet
AJ Modfoffman
Cordon
Phekermae
Tain
Knight
Antert
Leavenworth
Payshets
Gates
Fred
Svenste Wiederman
Main
van Dalton
Alyina Wilhelmis Mies Otley
Renn
Miss Benn
Marks
Winne
Florence Heizer I
Lin
Ukebene
al ‘ Moesdanien Hiehell
Olin Bell
Giney
Pott Enjasad
J. Prink Denes
Frrst Young
de Lantisiana
Evan Ng
Miss Huttworthi
Geo. Leonard
Wits
Peace pact seen in Central America war end
Washington reports a tentative peace agreement arranged between Nicaragua and El Salvador, likely ending the Central American conflict. Kansas City market notes include wheat and grain prices with May, July, and Sept futures, along with corn oats rye hay and dairy figures, and cattle hog receipts. Local ads promote new rugs and cigars with product mentions.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Salvador
Kansas City
Veipts
Silver Helm and More Horse For Sale in State Ad Listings
A column of ads lists Silver Helm as a prized stallion with low trot records and desirable traits. Other notices include sale of a large work team, a three year old pony priced at 50 dollars, and a young man wanted to trim windows and sell dry goods. The Fair advertises fresh strawberries and Palace of Sweets ice cream orders for Sunday dinners, with Straffon’s Mentholis touted for cold relief in drug stores.
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Silver Heib
Silver Helm
Iver Hele
Nif Bay
Bell Phone
P. Gleed
Mass
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Business Directory
H. Perkins
National Bank
Barker & Means
Attorneys-at-Law
Opera House Block
Lh, Menger
Massachusetts Street
John
A. Norton
First National Bank
E. Riggs
Massachusetts
A. J. Anderson
Dermont Street
F. D. Morse, M. D
Dice
Woodward & Co
George A. Lanks & Son
Donnelly Bros
New Hampshire
Winthrop ‘Sim
Kes
WM. T. Sinclair
Telephone
Bell
Muaggachusetts SL
Moak Bros. & Sharp
Eldridge House
Back End
Ruvber
Siurka
F. M. Perkins
Atlas Building & Loan
Neil
W. A. Guenther
Musseth
Jaedickes
C. L. Edwards Writes
Ofice
E. Henry Bt
Ball Phope
Fudge Pollock
Uncle Sammi
Tucker
Pitzpatrick
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Fe Anneret
Seeiady
Fedelpiin Aporiy
al Poliny
Puerto
Tieton Te Sdaer
United Stars Sereet
Thas
VTA
Neste
Marele
Ulaithi
Oklahoma
Oklaloma Din
Y4nklahana
Benda
Dunmire’s
Ats
Athena
Py Campbell
Plaster Cement
Batow
Wien
Williams
Lebh
Ben Wil
Waterman
Mir Herbey Lars
Heri
Lanereyee
Santhawer
Mt Willis
Ivery
Hogreen Axuinster
Findley
Schulz
Menz
Wiedemann’s
Boughton’s
Emma M. Schleifer
Vital Science
Rhode Island Street
Sarah E. Carruthers
New Hampshire Street
Hosford Investment Co
Boyles
Lawrence Man
Anaul
Cleveland
Mrs. McLean
Eriksen’s
Aug Pierson
Brussels
Eriksen
Aug. Pierson
Wiede
Msno’s
Neville
Eine
J M. Neville
Home
St. Eldridge House
J. B. Watkins
Oa, HU
J.B. Watkins
C. A. HM Co
HL Tucker
W. E. Hazen
J. House
A.C. Mitcnell
Manne
C. H. Tucker
W. B. Waren
Axs't Cashier
Savings Department
Peoples State Bank
Capita
Tack
W. Bromellick
T. J. Sweeney
Hilkey
Cashier
W. R. Stubbs
W. EL Spalding
Gro. Inne
Luther N. Lewis
W. Bromelal
Javolb Wadsky
E. J. Hilkey
C.F Hosebed
Merchants National Bank
Lawience
A. Whitman & Co. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
Targe
J., S. Steele
Maas
Utleigee
Tor Merahsmith
Howes
Mars
Pinkle
Streut
Jils
Hoth Miata Nu
Koe
A. Tie Baker
W. A. Dunmire
Dunmires
Palace of Sweets
Straffon’s Mentholis
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