First murder mystery amid Union Pac tracks unfolds
Coroner Davis investigates the death of F. E. Babney found near a speeding Union Pacific line. The case explores possible slugging, placement on the train, or a railroad accident with inquiries led by Kansas City investigators and Kansas authorities.
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Nasassin
Union Pacific
Teack
New Linwood
J.C. Davis
Leaygnpwortht
Babney i
Babney
Kansas City
Eureka
Ot J
Kinney+Passley Realty Company
Kansas
Citiyf
Sunset View
Rosedale
Kashmiap
Victor Building
Kanii City
AQ. U
Waiknap Yin
Heriong
Geelogy
Balvev
Lena
Davis
Rock-Island
Ballney A
Partnass
Kalkin
Gladman
Tonganeggie
Kinnes-Pugaley
Exoneration of Moore Clarifies Bank Account Records
Sam Moore's accounts are declared straight by the bank commissioner Mr Dalley. The action follows yesterday’s inquiry into a check payment hold. The report states no fraud by Moore and notes no one in Lawrence doubts the funds.
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Sam Moore
Dalley Bank
Dally
Baguel
Moore
Abe
China
Askinn
Hore
Lawrence
Re Alto
Annual Meeting of Classical Association at Ottawa
K U professors and educators from Kansas State University and high schools prepare for the fifth annual Classical Association gathering at Ottawa University. Highlights include Latin and Greek lectures by Wilcox and Walker, a Greek play by Ottawa’s Department of Express, and a series of sessions and receptions Friday and Saturday led by university and school leaders.
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Fifh
Kan~sas
Otaawa
Daa
Lays Seswiun
Aun
Wilcox
Prott
Walker
Filis
Sin R
Ottawa University
iAn
Humanistiv Jes
Win G
Lale
University of Chicago
Idenis
Department of Express
P. C. Shaw
Westport High
Sehol
Kansas City
Ds Whittemore
Topeka
Vref
van G. Thale
Trek
Hormel K.hbright
Baker University
M. Wilcos
Association
Peet
Arthur T. Walker
University of
Trkev
William Jewell College
Aye
Caldwell Will Go to Grand Lodge Meeting Next Month
Caldwell plans to accompany local K P to Leavenworth for the three day Grand Lodge convention beginning May 1 1904 about a dozen Ta Toad lodge members will travel to Leavenworth to attend the gathering and visit brethren as plans finalize for the event.
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K. P’s
Grand Lodge EP
Caldwell
Leavenworth
Gramd Lolee
Longworth Seen as Berlin Ambassador Candidate
Ohio Congressman Nicholas Longworth, a Bright resident, is floated as a potential ambassador to Berlin. With Taft未 settled on a successor for Hill, Longworth is reportedly willing to enter diplomatic service after a long congressional tenure.
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Ohio
Washingto
Taft
Ambassador Hill
Berlin
Nicholas Longworth
Lanngworth
Congress
Governor Stubbs Supports Tornado Victims Relief Fund
Governor W R Stubbs sends a hundred dollars for the relief of tornado sufferers. Interior relief committee finished aid to fifteen storm struck homes. Donations from W B Stibbs and A G Selig plus Merchants Association bring total near six hundred. Furniture, bedding, and supplies valued under five hundred were delivered at a cost under thirty dollars. Committee members and volunteers, including seven women, organized distribution and home visits to ensure needs were met.
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W. R. Stubbs
Tanvrence Tornady
Seal
K. Stubbs
Trdasues
Selig
Goveror
Albert Eunaatret
Shreet Cardine
Merchants Association
FEU
Tornade
Stauffer
Walker
Tf. Gillispie
Woon Haltes
Wim
Basketball Captain Named for Lawrence Livh High
Cael Kennedy, basketball captain of Lawrence Livh High, will lead the team next year. Kennedy, a five-year guard, helped annex the state trophy and will help develop a formidable set of players for the squad.
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Montuceling
Lawrence Livh School
Tory
Cael Kennedy
Kennedy
Waird Ay Ure
Burns Arrested For Cash Shortage At Home State Bank
Tipton Kansas April 20. By order of County Attorney A B Jordan Burns, former cashier of Home State, was arrested today. He posted a $1,000 bond after investigators found a shortage of 10,257 dollars in his accounts.
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Law Tipton
Kans
Oide
A.B. Jordon
Mitchell ‘County
Burns
Burn
Prisoners Escape and Recapture Stir County News
Authorities report ongoing jail incidents as McCreary is recaptured in Edgerton after a prior escape. Sherman Porter, 21, serving a 10 day sentence, fled Baldwin this morning and plans to hide with family connections in the area. The Baldwin and Edgerton locales remain tense as law enforcement pursues the suspects.
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McCreary
Banning
Baldwin
Sherman Porter
Porter
Earl McCreary
Edgerton
Tharw House
Juarez Readies for Major Battle Amid Tense Siege
Reports from El Paso April 20 describe Juarez braces for a large assault as Madero's forces mass in five divisions totaling about 1 940 men. Insurgents claim to demand Juarez surrender within 24 hours while U S troops reinforce the border and Mexican rebels clash near the customs house.
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el Paso
Juarez
Gonzales Garza
Insurrecto Party
United States Army
Daarex
Eny Ace
Auler
Francisca F. Marere
Albert Hadley Dead in Whittier California
Former Lawrence man Albert Hadley died on Tuesday in Whittier California. He was once connected with Lawrence National Bank and grew up here. Hadley moved to California about 21 years ago and pursued banking. Lawrence residents will be saddened by his passing.
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Lawrence
Whittier
Calif
Albert Hadley
Wadley
Iadley
Lawrence Nation Bank
California
Lawrence Hleaple
Track Team Prepares for Relay Meet in Iowa Trip
Des Moines track schedule described for the Jayhawker team leaving tomorrow morning under Coach Mamillar. Eight men to enter relays with Missouri Valley and others including Chicago and Illinois universities. Kansas City squad lists Watson Peterson Krause and Osborne in two and four mile races, plus Davis Black and Roberts in other events. Three classes at the meet are Missouri Valley Iowa colleges and local rivals. The team seeks experience and aims for a strong showing.
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Jayhawker
Maines Satunlay
Iowa
Conch Mamillar
Missouri Valley
Tayhawkers
Chicago
Tilunis
K. C
Watson
Ackly Sehwah
Davis
Black Sur Roberts
Mee
Missouri Vatley
Ialseloals
Dayhawker
Alos
Nate
Texas Senator Opposes Intervention Policy Stance
Texas Senator Colherson introduces a resolution opposing U S intervention abroad, arguing it violates American principles and the nation’s settled laws. The measure labels intervention as misaligned with the constitutional order and requests cautious policy.
Wife Finds Stranger Woman In Home After Return
A Lawrence woman, wife of a former minister, returned early from Kansas City to discover another woman seated at the dining room table and drinking from a bottle in the kitchen. The front door had been left unlocked and the scene reportedly unsettled the household.
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Lawrence
Wkansas City
Cty
Early reply expected within twenty four hours armistice talk
Messages passed today between Vasquez Gomez and Gonzales Garza of the provisional government at El Paso Texas. Garza said within twenty four hours responses would be received from General Francisco I Madero regarding armistice negotiations.
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Madero
L. Vasquez Gomez
Senor Gonzales Garza
el Paso
Texas
Garza
Gomez
Francisco I. Maders
No Armistice Debate Reports in Fragmented Caption
Fragmented OCR text mentions Guniex Washington and a plan to discuss armistice after hard fighting. References talks to get reinforcements and first fight to win or die. Madero reportedly sent motive to consuls as night attack looms after midnight.
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Franksen
Griot
Madero
Hunre
Washburn Jayhawkers in Topeka Afternoon Tilt
The Wake Washburn Jayhawker baseball squad travels to Topeka for an afternoon game as they begin their Kansas college schedule. Coach Washbern plans to use early-season depth and hopes for a strong showing against a tougher opponent, aiming to surprise. The match is set for a 6 o'clock finish at the Journal World office.
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Jayhawkers
Topeka
Jayhawker
Chet Washbern
Kansas
Katnsane
Metarly
Toon Aban
Long Distance Walker Seeks New Record Across Nation
San Francisco newspaper man OM Murray tours Lawrence during a cross country trek from San Francisco to New York aiming to set a fresh walking record. He travels about six miles an hour, drinks briefly in Lawrence, and notes he is seven days ahead of Weston’s pace and hopes rail timing won’t slow him. Murray plans travel articles from the journey.
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Lawrence
Weston
Weston Weston
Murray
San Francisco
New York
King
Senators oppose president's power over mob violence in Douglas incident
In Washington on April 20, after Senator Stone's remarks on the Mexia situation, Senators Rost, Lodge, and Basson protested against expanding presidential authority to prevent forcible incidents like those at Douglas Arizona. The group urged limiting debate on the issue in Congress.
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Congress
Washington
Stone
Rost
Lodge Nl. Bason
Bez
Douglas
Ariz
Mayor Bishop Returns from Oklahoma Suit
Mayor D. Bishop returns from Snulphur Oklahoma where he has been pursuing a lawsuit. He says he does not expect to call a council meeting yet to discuss the store sewer-beds matter until he has completed further investigations into the law he fears may be invalid.
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Bishop
Snulphir
Okla
Scottish Rite Reunion in Lawrence Kansas April dates
The Valley of Lawrence Kansas hosts the 22nd annual Scottish Rite reunion April 25 to 28. Applications from 15 master masons seek higher degrees up to the 32nd next week. Candidates travel from Baldwin De Soto Linwood and nearby towns. Work begins Tuesday continuing through Friday with meals daily.
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Valley of Lawrence
Orient of Kansas
Lawrence
Baldwin
de Soto
Linwood Bulsvn
Mons
Cass
Topeka
Lawrence almostTin
Breakers Ahead Not Smooth Sailing for Reciprocity Bill
Washington April 20 Gener al debate continues with a score of amendments ready as the reciprocity bill reaches five minute rule consideration. The democratic house organization faces a stiff fight before a vote can be taken.
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Washington
Dentorratic House
Oranizaion
Glass Front Comes Down at Bank After Tornado
A tornado damaged the National Bank building last week, shattering plate glass windows. Today workers arrived to assess the wreckage and begin repairs while the community watches.
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Naasional Bank Avhiehk
Local Merchants Seek Funds for Veterans Group
A fundraising drive begins among merchants to raise 1000 for G. A. Ramapoient veterans and auxiliaries. The Merchants Association plans to match donations after soliciting nonmembers and arranging entertainment at the gathering. Committee members include Travis Dick, W. B. Spalding, Frank Causley, A. Villiz, and C. If Hoyt.
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G. A
Travey Dick
W. B Spald
Prank Causely
A. -\. Vlliz
C. If
Hoyt
Twilight League forms ten team schedule for summer
The Twilight League approves a ten team schedule from June 15 to August 15 to raise funds for clerks. Plans call for nightly games five days a week May 15 to Sept 7 with strict eligibility rules, stated teams including Merchants and Lawyers, and a push to close stores at 2:30 PM to aid player practice.
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Lawrence
Leaane Ares Elks Merchants, Lawyers, Business College
Printers
Bell Phil
MLC, al, Co. HL
Plumbere
Post Office
W. Q. Wl
Merchants Associaion
Niles
Merchants Association
Massachusetts Street
Gorelock
Otto Bartéldes
Waldo 1
Kland
Frieda Bariel- Brown
Clem Perkins
Cium
Nal Marks
Hein
Ades
Fred Thu Perkins
Hiary Allphin
Harleigh Bens
John Clark
Charles Gilmore
Hicks
Ray Ogden
John Rilins
Jim Mitchell
Ed. Riling
A.K. Lindley
Ray Price
Clay Marks
George Wall
J. J. Wilson
Joi. Powers
H. Asher
Elks
Ramsey
Teter
Cath
Sey- Awe
Newman
Marrall
Schaffer
Junes
Courter
Hiff
Wetzel
Kuhn
Hazen
Alrichte
Harris
Hudson
Cory
Whipple
Sweeney
Martins Russell
Tireker
Fisher
Business College
Brown
Powell
Wiles
Senit
Terry
Kiser
Haw- Horne
McClare
Mitchell
R. Read
Butler
Bell
Everett Hem
Charles Baker
Charles Crowder
M. Henderson
Robert Nesbitt
H. C. Pauly
Rex
Harshberger
O. Marvel
Roy Power
Iwan Viets
Frank Watson
Earl Edger
Ver Ward
Piintes
Clint Kanaga
Roy Frazier
Charles Hodson
Lawrence Cole
Ralph Ellis
F. 3d. Boyles
Ernest Milton
Charles
Ammold
Tuttle
Haney
Derning
Eberhart
Leonard
Hill
Shields
Carter
Finch
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K. U
Classical Association of Two States
Ottawa
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Interior
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W. B. Stibbs
A. G. Selig
Dr. J. R. Bechtel
F. P. Smith
D. G. Watt
Maughlin
Lovilla Mack
Custom House
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Donglas
Minister de la Barra
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Sedior de la Barra
Francezo
Des Moines
Colherson
Senate
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Gen. Madero
Leseca Juarez
Armistics
Washburn
Earl J. McCreary
Jesse Thornton
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