Davis Sued Involving Kansas City Star Conspiracy
Lawrence news dealer Davis faces federal suit alleging he conspired with bookkeeper Linton and others to divert Star and Times receipts. William R. Nelson of Kansas City Star and Alivia Stone of Topeka seek damages totaling 615,000 for alleged fraud from 1905 onward. Davis denies wrongdoing and vows to fight the case, with attorneys Nevi gan and Norton defending him. Eriksen ads close the item.
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United States
William R. Nelson
Kansas City Star
George I. jDasis
Lawrence
Alivia Stone
Topeka
Pyrvis, Stove
Robert L. Linton
Davis
Star and Times
Mune
Linton
Ofice
Davd
Lone
Stone
Kansas
Missouri
Star
John Brooks
le Summit
So Dong
Lin Js Amder
Kimsas Chr
Ha Eh
Typeka Capital
Fake wrestling match swindles farmer near Topeka
Topeka April 22 Charles Watkins a farmer near Wton Kan says he was swindled out of 10000 dollars on a fake wrestling match bet on which WG was bet and pulled off for Quenemo Kan last Friday night Jack E Gorman thought to be Harry Wright of Denver admits the bout was staged and is now in Shawnee county jail captured in Topeka Saturday Afternoon Osage county officers refuse to act and seek to prove the Lent was held in Franklin county about ten or a dozen men are implicated with German the only one captured Western city officers search for other conspirators
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Topeka
Charles Watkins
W Ton
Kan
Quenemo
J Jack E. Gorman
Harry Wright
Denver
Shawnee County
Osage County
Franklin County
Alleged Defaulter at North America Trust Company
New York reports a Trust Company of North America assistant foudlerk W C Douglas was sued on charges of 30 000 in bonds tied to a quarter of a million dollars. He allegedly confessed to stealing bonds to that amount to President Thorne and the bonds are said to have passed through a Wall Street broker acting for Douglas. Douglas was arrested at a hotel where he registered with his wife under an assumed name and is believed to have had an accomplice.
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New York
W. C. Douglas
Foudlerk
Trust Company of North America
Douglas
Thorne
Wall Street
Doulas
Murdered Negro Woman in Danville Trial Notice
In Danville Virginia on April an untimely death followed the discovery of a mutilated body of Elena Elliott a negro woman found in the public highway wearing men s clothing It is reported that Temple Young and Oscar Weatherford were arrested yesterday on the charge of murder but have been released after it was shown they were not implicated The motive and details remain under investigation with the body found in a public road and the victim wearing male garments
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Danville
Elen Eliott
Temple Young
Oscar Weatherford
Mobile Flooded by Rains Covers Urgent Flood Toll
Mobile experienced torrential rains from midnight causing streets to flood up to five feet. School transportation halted as buses failed to reach schools and closures were widespread. Union Station was completely surrounded by floodwaters impacting travel.
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Mobile
Midight
Rernine Mobile
Local Crime Roundup Counts Thefts And A Drunken Arrest
In Police Circles Mrs Draper reports a theft of her small black dog this morning. Hawthorne of Ten street and Alfred Lawrence of Alabama street have bicycles stolen, later recovered at Central School. Hesse on Saturday evening, John Little is arrested for drunkenness and threats. he pleads not guilty and faces a Tuesday trial. Little is bailed at £20 with concealed weapons found on him.
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Draper
California
Hawthorne
Tenstreet
Alfred Lawrence
Alabama
Central School
Chanute Convention Report and Local Church Meeting
Report of the Chanute Convention notes the Chanute meeting of the First Baptist church tonight to hear Sunday school reports from the Chanute event. Delegates Hilkey and Cowles will present reports. Members of the “Black Hand” caught in Wilkes-Barre a trial begins as authorities outline crimes linked to foreigners.
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First Baptist Church
Chanute
Hilkey
Cowles
Wilkesbawe
Black Hand
Newspaper Man Dead in South Dakota
Thomas W. Bishop, a prominent South Dakota newspaper man, died of paralysis in Salem on April 22. The item notes local commerce and ice cream offerings at Wiedemann's, including walnut and vanilla flavors, alongside tobacco and cigars promotions.
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Salem
Thomas W. Bishop
South Dakota
Wiedemann’s
Nine Surrender in Kansas Brewers Case Confession of Judgment
The Topeka surrender of nine foreign brewers doing business in Kansas seeks a confession of judgment. Attorney General Jackson presses for full disclosure of all interests held by brewers in the state. A Supreme Court session convenes this afternoon to decide on a receivership and injunction in the prosecution, with Jackson insisting on court terms rather than negotiated terms.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Adarer
Jackson
Supreme Court
Que
Dismissal of Supreme Court Case on Murder Sentence
The U S Supreme Court today dismissed the case of Asie Myers who was sentenced to death for murdering her husband and was later given a life sentence by the state. The article also notes a quilting contest with prize winners and a bean jar count of 2423 beans.
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Nas City Woon
Washington
Asie Myers
Koman
M State Prison
Supreme Court of the United States
J. Hart
W. HL Smith
Miss Bond
Cutlenberswey Ath
Schultz
C Callahan
E. Menry Street
Bell Phone
Taft and Party Reach Washington After Norfolk Trip
Taft and his party completed their Norfolk visit and proceeded to Washington. The journey marked ongoing travel with Taft leading the delegation as plans for forthcoming events unfold.
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Norfolk
Viluwer Having
Washington
Ary Taft
For Sale One Lake View Shooting and Fishing Share
Classified fragment notes a sale offer for a single share in the Lake View Shooting and Fishing Association. Includes incomplete contact hint and scattered phrases about horses, pasture, water, and a Cal area, with a Bell phone reference and partial names.
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Lake View
Asher
Eration
WANTED Catie and lises near Mackey schoolhouse
Wanted notices seek Catie and lises to pasture on and after April 70 at Somiles N. EB. of Lawrence near Mackey schoolhouse. Bell phone fans. HORNSBY De. Liawrence of Ten Dranges te freuen winnites all theee Laud Albael tenis wid
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Lawrence
Mackey
Bell Phone
Hornsby
Stolen Wheel and Lost Items Highlight Local Notices
Miscellaneous classifieds record a stolen light blue bicycle with brass front rim and dented frame, a lost ladies’ gold watch with L. H. fob, and assorted ads for wages, goods, and services. Notices mention tax assessor progress, a farm hand wanted, dressmaking reductions, and local business offerings in Lawrence.
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Alpha Ind
Walter Breward
Large class initiated at Kaw and Pupek event
A large class initiated Saturday evening with thirty from Kaw and about twenty from Pupek plus others from various regions. Officers and observers listed include Deputy FB MM, District Deputy spot, Tuli State Manager J W Ke Heal Clerk. The event, part of summer activities, will be decided this sun.
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W. QW
Kaw
Deadlock in Peace Negotiations at Atmaivek
Unclear diplomatic talks stall as both sides express renewed hostilities. Reportedly key figures seek a renewal of terms amid unspecified demands and uncertain timelines. Local observers caution over potential escalation and regional impact.
Supreme Court rules government bonds held by banks tax exempt
Justice Moody writes for the court in Home Savings Bank v City of Des Moines ruling that government bonds invested by savings banks are exempt from taxation. The decision reverses Iowa rulings, declares the tax a direct tax on the United States, and is joined by a majority with Chief Justice Harlan and Justice Peckham dissenting.
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Home Savings Bank
City of
Des Moines
Washington
Devidtur
Savings Bay Neme Court
United States
Iasaden
Justice Mundy
Diane Sas Bank
the of Des Moines
Iowa Surete Court
Ethae Stite Taxations
The
United
United State
Justees Harkin
Peckham
Korean Statesman Assassinated in Seoul Night
A Korean imperial diplomat was assassinated in Seoul last night amid political unrest. Police detained a suspect described as a thief near the capital, with investigations continuing to determine motive and affiliations.
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Tokio
Apel
Seoul
Lord Barrington May Hang Dismissal Threat Amid Trial
A Supreme Court session today dismissed the appeal of Fred Rytuvur alias Lord Barrikson who is on death row in St. Louis for the murder of James P. McCann. The ruling leaves the governor’s clemency powers as the remaining recourse in the case.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Fredrytuvur
Prairie Co files answer in gas company suit
Prair ie Co files answer to Topeka suit accusing the gas firm of violating the first amendment and seeking a declaration that the credit and fare arrangements may be unlawful. The company argues the standard terms are not illegal and presses against constraining trade, while noting employees and executives may be affected.
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Topeka
Comini
Avings
Aleebares
Honor to Dr Swenssen at the roob stores closure event
A brief note celebrates Dr Swenssen with a ceremonial honor as local stores closed for a crowd gathered in tribute. Public gathering featured attendees and a moment of recognition for the doctor.
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Dr. Swenssen
Retiring Allowances to Professors at University Names
Retiring allowances are awarded to E. Beng trons, chancellor of the University of Nebraska, and Ames N. Carrier, professor of Latin at the University of Luwa, for long distinguished service.
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E. Bengtrons
Elaincellor
University of Nebraska
Ames N. Carrier
Ferts Aears
University of Luwa
Frost in El Paso Marks Cold Night in History
El Paso records a severe frost on April 22 with extreme lows. Reports note damage to crops and late freezes affecting local history, as residents recall one of the coldest nights on record.
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el] Paso
Gardeners Hopeful After Late Frosts Hit Crops
Frost damage leaves gardeners hopeful as fresh vegetables will still appear this summer. Merchants plan seed rushes and growers replant beds, while some see the frost as a mild setback. Miss Ruth Marshall hosts a whist party on May 3. Imagination is mistaken spending.
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Ruth Marshall
Markets by Wire and Household Advertising Snippets
A collage of market quotes and ads includes commodity prices for corn oats rye and hay, dairy and eggs rates, cattle hogs and calves receipts, and a note on real estate listings by Hosford Investment Co. plus Edison phonographs and Victor machines at Straffon's Drug Grain and Provisions. A casual aside promotes hot chocolate at 5 cents per cup.
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Hosford
Lawrence buys new auto as Armstring wife sells courier car
W. Ellis purchases a courier automobile from Mrs. Frank Armstrong. H. D. Lee travels from Kelisa to Saward Kansas City with his new berth on the way home. The Pall Out Post Cards and Tat test items are available at Boyles' in Lawrence University district.
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W. (. Ellis
Frank Armstring
H. D. Lee
Kansas City
Lis New Pethine
Kealisa
Jty
Lawrence
Univer
Boyles
Pris Vit
Four Hadad children cremated in Fulton house fire
In Fulton Kentucky four children of Greek merchant Hadad were cremated after a deadly blaze that razed their home. His wife and another child were badly burned with uncertain recovery prospects. The notice ends with an unfamiliar ad line referencing Boughtons stationery.
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Fulton, Ky
Hadad
Mra
J Hadad
Rugs and floor goods promotion at local shops
An advertising note promotes rugs at Tay lor's Sample Shoe Store 903 Mass Street including Tapestry Wiltons Axminster and Velvets. It also mentions a hot tomato at Wiedemann's and linoleum options at Erikzen's with new kitchen patterns.
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Taylor’s
Mass. Street
Erikzen’s
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