Morse Receiver Is Appointed For Uncle Sam Oil
Judge Pollock names Morse as receiver for Uncle Sam Oil Co in bankruptcy case filed in Fort Scott Kansas. Morse posts 2000 bond, and three stockholders must provide 10000 bond to cover potential damages. Receiver to take charge of company assets and protect creditors’ interests under federal bankruptcy law.
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Poperius
T. C. Pollock
United Staterict
T. C. O. Morse
Uncle Sam Oil Company
Ft. Sear
Kansas
Muese
Wichita
Turmerly
Hutchinson
Kats
Marse
Agee
Ate
Democratic Platform Drawn in Omaha Report
Omaha April 20 The Democratic national platform for 1908 will not demand government ownership of railroads if Bryan controls the convention. James DatThoan national committeeman from Neb announced the platform has been mapped and will come from multiple party factions.
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Omaha
Bryan
James
Datthoan
Neb
Dahlan
Sean
Refrigerator Theft Suspects Silent Amid Prune Heist
Local report details a string of porch thefts targeting refrigerators. Prunes, tea, strawberries, and a dish of fruit bowls were taken from several homes including Flintem and Schnebler. Police investigate alleged teenage suspects amid rising costs of patrols.
Window Display Draws Attention to Raymond’s Pups
A shop window showing a dog and nine pointer pups drew crowds all day. The display, used to advertise Raymond’s paint, featured two girls chatting near the ads. One remarked that the two resemble twins, sparking talk of their likeness.
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Raymond
Seo Raymond
Graduation Exercises Set for Christ Hospital Nurses
Arrangements are under way for the graduation exercises of the nurses at Christ Hospital in Topeka following a three year course. The ceremony will be at Grace Cathedral on the evening of June 3. Edith Wheeler of Lawrence is among the six graduates. The season’s unsettled weather has unsettled some clothing, while Schulz products are advertised for care. At Wiedemann's the menu features Walnut Ice Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream Strawberry Ice Cream Banana Ice Cream Apricot Ice. We invite readers to visit for writing papers tablets inks and related supplies from a new, extensive stock at Boutghton’s 1025 Mass. St.
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Nurses of Christ Hospital
Topeka
Grace Cathedral
Edith Wheeler of
Lawrence
Wiedemann’s
Boughton
Navy man barred from Newport dance hall wins token relief
Providence April 20 Chief Yeoman Fred J Buenzle who was barred from a Newport dance hall for wearing a U S Navy uniform may recover only the price of his admission ticket. Rhode Island Superior Court Chief Judge William H Sweetland held the uniform does not change rights of a patron with a valid ticket.
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Providence
A. 1
Fred J. Buenzle
Newport
United States Navy
Wm. H. Sweetland
Rhode Island Superior Court
United States
Posses in pursuit in Richland Missouri
In Richland Missouri on April 20 a posse searches for Jacobs and a widower named danas after Lizzie Jones and her 19 year old daughter May Jones shot and killed Marshall Delvere, a young married man. Delvere was said to have courted May Jones, leading Mrs Jones to confront him at her home four miles northwest of Stouland. As Delvere attempted to climb a fence, the woman fired, and Jacobs died later.
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Richland
Jacobs
Danas
Lizzie Jones
May
Marshall Delvere
Delvere
Dacobs
May Jones
Shuvibs
R Jacobs
Not Much Difference in Weather and Wheat Delay
The passage notes weather changes no longer alarming, yet trait remains largely ineffective. It suggests little difference to crops as wheat is held back and green bugs gain advantage, likely due to hunger. Overall, there is a sense of futility and resignation about changing conditions.
Towel Supply Assured By Local Negotiations
Mr. FoI Marne reports cordial reception from business men as he plans establishment of a clean towel and apron supply service. He expects to secure the required customer base and proceed.
New Mileage Books Go On Sale May First Under New Law
Local railways prepare mileage books under the winterly legislative act. The 500 mile books sell for 10 dollars at 2 cents per mile, valid statewide. The 2000 mile books cost 550 dollars with a nine fifty rebate on return of the cover. Agents report strong public interest as May first nears.
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Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Bailey
Not Por Roosevelt Senate action in St Paul
The senate today tabled the house resolution passed about ten days ago endorsing Roosevelt in his recent dispute with Harriman.
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St. Paul
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Harriman
Funston Relieved to Command California Department
Brigadier General Frederick Funston has been relieved from command of the southwestern division. He will proceed to San Francisco to assume command of the department of California upon the expiration of his present leave of absence.
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Washington
Frederick Funston
Southwestern Division
San Francisco
Department of California
Marvin boy identification in Gloversville this afternoon
A Marvin family representative arrives in Gloversville New York on April 20 to identify a boy held here who is believed to be the son of Dr Horace Marvin of Dover Delaware who reportedly was kidnapped on March 4.
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Gloversville
N. Y
Marvin
Horace Marvin
Dover
Del
Lawrence papers report hotel bugs in city for years
A terse note from the Tupekr Herald relays the Lawrence papers claim that bugs are being distributed in the city. The item suggests hotels have long engaged in such activity, and notes the papers’ admission was unexpected.
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Tupekr Herald
Lawrence
Bowling Results at Merchants Involving Albach Gustafson
A bowling match at the Merchants featured the Albach and Gustafson teams. Albach total 2240 led by Courtney high score, Gustafson total 2210 with Gus Littaon as top scorer.
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Albach
Gustafson
Mbach
Courtney
Gus Littaon
Ato
Real Estate Transfers
Emma Long of Lawrence transfers Lot 9 19 20 block 11 Lane's 2nd Ad to John E Long and others for 1.00. Emma C Long of Lawrence transfers Lot 168 S It St to John F B Long and others for 10.00.
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Emma Long
Lawrence
John E. Long
Lane
Emma C. Long
John FB. Long
Kansas Debates Loss at Towal City By Narrow Margin
Word arrives that Kansas lost the debate at Towal City last night by two to one against Iowa. Judges' decision noted with emphasis on margin and outcome. The item appears amid other brief notices including entertainment promotions at local venues and a birth announcement for Mr and Mrs Herbert McClusky.
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Kansas
Towal City
Iowa
Drove of Hogs on Alabama Street and Local Milennium Downers
West Lawrence notes a man on Alabama Street kept ten hogs for two years, with frequent mud and water from a busted hydrant at Alabama and Winthrop. The town also mentions a small religious seet calling themselves Milennium Downers who believe in a thousand year sleep followed by a hundred years to repent.
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Alabama Street
Alabama
Winthrop
Lawrence
Hail Storm Hits Texas Towns Crops Damaged
Houston reports a severe hail storm passing Carthage Yorktown and Clayton late yesterday causing extensive damage to crops and houses. A local ice cream ad touts delivery for Sunday dinners while Dunmire’s markets offer vegetables and Ewings ice cream with home delivery. A boy helps a man trapped in revolving doors at the post office.
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Houston
Tex
Carthage
Yorktown
Clayton
Palace of Sweets
Lawrence Newsroom Notes and Local Ads Go to Press
Lawrence items list local professionals Emma Schleifer and Sarah Carrothers with addresses and titles. Advertisements urge visits to Wiedemann's for chocolate dipped goods and walnut ice cream, and promote real estate listing with Hanford Investment. Kansas City market data cover wheat, oats, rye, hay, butter plus supply receipts and prices, ending with employment ads and stock mentions.
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Kansas City
Fortnightly Club and Local Social Roundup
The Fortnightly club met with Rev Baxter this evening. Miss Loretta Lennng arrived from Chicago to visit relatives. C W Phillips came from Kansas City to spend Sunday. Miss Charlotte Hodgson hosted cards in honor of Miss Margaret Keene and others. Delta Omicron dance planned for May 10 in Topeka. Gilbert Moon and Lynnie M Howard wed in Los Angeles. Epworth League hosted a social with name writing and questions. Sophomores hosted a Senior Night at Fraternal Aid Hall with a grand march and banquet. Newhouse’s orchestra provided music and a large university crowd attended.
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Baxter
Loretta Lennng
Chicago
C. W. Phillips
Kansas City
Charlotte Hodgson
Margaret Keene
G. T. Knigh
Chas. Starkweather
Lawrence
Delta Omicron Omicron Fraternity
Topeka
Gilbert Ro Moon
Lynnie M. Howard
Los Angeles
Cal
First Christian Church
Utter
Alberta Agnews
Colorba Springs
Robert Robertson
Crentisman
Robin Adwsir
Luests
Amarette Weaver
Tom Veatch
Zella Mitchell
Ernest Skofstad
Lucy Wright
James DeBeery
Jessie Baldridge
Orosley
Ernest Wstad
Cniv
Bertha Lackan
Robert Rowlands
Grae Collins
Mr. Hossman
Newhouse
Walnuts, Cakes, and a Visit: Local Notices
Ross McCormick of Wichita visits Lawrence for Sadie Foxwell Week endant funeral. Wiedemann's serves walnut ice cream while promoting new confections. Keister Drew tailoring school offers reduced rates on gowns at 736 New Hampshire.
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Ross McCormick
Wichita
Lawrence
Sadie Foxwell
Wiedemann’s
Keister Drew Making
New Hampshire
Red Men's Carnival Run May Thirteen To Eighteen
A brief notice advertises the Red Men's Carnival from May thirteen to eighteen and promotes Wiedemann's chocolate chipas priced at twenty cents per dozen.
After long years Kansas City man rearrests escaping convict
Kansas City April 20 William January escaped from Fort Leavenworth nine years ago after serving three of a five year term for robbing a small Oklahoma post office. He was arrested yesterday under an assumed name, admitted his identity today, and was returned to the penitentiary. January had lived eight years in Kansas City as Charles W. Anderson, married and raised a family.
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Kansas City
William January
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Oklahoma
January
Charles W. Anderson
Battleship Kansas Hears Champagne Hoodoo Superstition End
In Philadelphia on April 20 Captain Vreeland broke a bottle of champagne on the prow of the battleship Kansas just commissioned. The crew had shunned the ship while it bore water from the John Brown Spring in Kansas, until the christening ritual was completed with the ceremony.
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Philadelpha
Kansis
Vreeland
Kansas
University funds run dry halt bug export rescue feat
J D Bowersuck saved the shay by promising funds to inspect and send out bugs. The university lacks money to continue this work, but the timely rescue by Mr Buwersock keeps the project moving.
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University
J.D. Bowersuck
Shay
Mr. Buwersock
Bold Robber Strikes Schrenk Glass Superintendent
In Hoboken an unknown man knocked down Superintendent Schrenk of the Schrenk Glass works and robbed him of 1000 dollars meant to pay workers, then fled as hundreds pursued.
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Hoboken
Schrenk
Schrenk Glass Works
Indictments Returned in Valentine Anti-Trust Case
Toledo Ohio April 20 grand jury returns over 75 indictments against wealthy lumber dealers brick manufacturers and members of the master plumbers association for violation of the Valentine anti trust law.
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Toledo
Ohio
Master Plumbers' Association
DAR Approves Finance Panel Bond Investment
The Daughters of the American Revolution indirectly approve the committee of finance action to buy railroad bonds worth 24000 dollars as part of the broader investment report. Washington notes the approval came today on April 20.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Committee of Finance
Grieving Dowie adherent allegedly suicides in New York
Mrs. Lydia Staley, grieving over Dowie’s death, is said to have thrown herself from a window of her apartment building on Avenue A today. She died later in hospital. The Staleys were prominent members of the Dowie sect in the city.
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New York
Dowie
Lydia Staley
Staley
Six or Seven Years Yet
Stevens, formerly chief engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, told the president that completing the canal would take between six and seven years. Meanwhile the paper shifts to advertising, urging readers to see them for new lace curtains, carpets, and rugs to replace old ones.
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Washington
Stevens
Isthmian Canal Commission
Eriksen
Strong Team in Chicago Preview of Administration Follower Support
A Tribune dispatch from Washington notes that Taft and Hughes dominate early administration backing. The piece indicates preliminary campaigning is focused in Ohio and New York, appealing to a majority of administration followers amid a strong team perception in Chicago.
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Chicago
Taft
Hughes
Tiver
Whiel
Ohio
New York
Middleton Convicted Pleads Guilty to Larceny
Tom Middleton pleaded guilty to larceny at Leavenworth and faces penitentiary time. The report portrays a troubled upbringing with a harsh family history, noting his father Frank Middleton's failure as a caregiver and his eventual suicide, shaping Tom's path.
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Tom Middleton
Leavenworth
Tom
Frank
Middleton
Burt Tom Tvent
Frank Middleton
Gene
Fire Under Control After Manila Earthquake
Reports from Toile say the fire was wheeled in Manila after the quake. The native quarter of the city was destroyed and property loss was heavy. The business section was saved as efforts continued to contain the disaster with limited casualties. The total damage in the area is not to exceed a few thousand dollars.
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Manila
Toile
Thirteen Inches of Snow in Denver Reported
Thirteen inches of snow fell in Denver this morning causing widespread disruption. The storm blanketed the city and disrupted rail and streetcar traffic. Authorities warn of lingering travel hazards as recovery begins.
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Denver
Pueble
West Cold and Snow Report Across Illinois and Nearby States
Secretary Barnes says the frolic is killed statewide as cold snaps and snow reach western Illinois and surrounding areas. Some local reports mention fruit, but this is likely a mere vote issue rather than a real condition.
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Illnnsas
Barnes
Snowy Kansas Weather Report From Topeka Region
Snow fell in Kansas with Phillipsburg in the north and Garden City in the southwest reporting the tail end of today s precipitation. The Topeka tairest stow with light accumulation marked the day s weather across the state.
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Topeka
Phillipsburg
Garden City
Quake Felt in Constantinople Morning
An earthquake shock was felt in Constantinople this morning around weluck time, adding to recent tremors in the region. Local observers reported a brief tremor with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Newsmen barred from White House after dark
Secretary Loeb said newspapermen may not congregate on White House grounds after nightfall or approach the White House doors seeking information. This restricts press access to official areas at night.
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Washington
Loeb
Fire near Manita destroys 1100 homes and districts
Fire near Manita in Manila on April 20 destroyed 1100 houses and damaged Singalung Paco and Bambangin districts while Ermita and Malate survived. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars in gold.
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Manila
Singalung
Paco
Bambangin
Manita
Ermita
Malate
Classified notices and rental listings blast from the era
Too late to classify. Wanted a good girl for general house work no washing at 711 Indiana street. FOR RENT a five room modern cottage rents low to right party inquire at 1109 New York. FOR SALE fraternities want to buy a home with ample grounds 11 room house $4 000 and 16 room house $10 000 McKenzie Stockwell 733 Mass St Both phones. WANTED an experienced seamstress none other need apply 902 La St Mrs F E Wilbur dressmaker. WANTED girls at Boener Bros cigar factory.
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Dolve
Wilder Bros
Indiana Street
New York Street
McKenzie
Stockwell
Mass. St
St. Mra
F. E Wilbur
Endorse Fairbanks by Indiana editors meet
Lafayette Ind April 20 at a meeting of republican editors in the Tenth Indiana district resolutions were adopted unanimously endorsing Fairbanks for the republican presidential nomination. H B Bullene visited the office today praising The Haskell Leader as creditable neat and well presented with Miss Ball receiving credit. A large display of new rugs is advertised with various materials and a Hot Tomato offered at Wiedemann.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Fairbanks
H. B. Bullene
Haskell Leader
Leader
Attacks in Barcelona Target Sener Salmeron Leader
April 20 reports from Barcelona describe shots fired at Sener Salmeron head of the Republican party as he drove to a meeting. He escaped injury. The city experiences great excitement amid the incident.
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Barcelona
Spain
Sener Salmeron
Republican Party
Almeruu
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W. R. Stubbs
W. E Spalding
Geo. Jones
Luther N. Lewis
W. Bromotatck
T. J. Sweeney
Jacob Badsky
EB J Hilkey
Transattsa General Banking Business
Co. B. Holford, Investments
Merchants National Bank Building
Lawrence, Kansas
L. S. Steele
Altormey
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Lonme
Fess
St. Lawrence
Kameas
Johnson
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