Open Sewer Hazard Nearly Fatal Auto Accident
A Massachusetts Street open sewer, left unguarded during street work, caused a car to drop into a ditch last night. Mrs. Wilson escaped with scratches and bruises, while Mr. Wilson was thrown free. the car was damaged and a watchman was later placed to warn pedestrians.
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Massachusetts
Ass. C. B. Wilson
Warrent Streets
Pufiig
Warren Street
Massachssetts Street
Trenp
Carney
Pm Garage
More Good Wheat Reported in County Harvest
John F. Morgan recalls a century of wheat growth, claiming 1992 yields mark the county’s best. J. E. Edwards reports 100 acres at about 2Nlg bushels per acre, Frank Léonhard fields average 52 bushels an acre.
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John F. Morgan
Ey Tronglas County
Eroy
J. E. Edwards
Frank Léonhard
Pictures of the War Battle Kangus in Topeka Plan
A fragment notes motion picture portrayals of the war titled Battle Kangus to be shown in Topeka. Plans mention cinema houses joining the army mobilization in Lawrence and possibly following with a military focus. The text is garbled but references wartime films and public interest.
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Kangus
Lawrence
July Warm Month Reported by University Weather Bureau
The 1912 July was warmer than average per official University weather statistics. The hottest day reached 97 degrees, monthly average 78.07 degrees, a figure rarely matched in decades. A notable drought risk period affected crops during the month.
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I: University
Mindweather
Kansas Ballot Case Hearings Before Supreme Court
Judge Pithey hears the Kansas ballot case as Jackson argues the issue mirrors the Roosevelt Taft contest. The suit questions whether electors pledged to Roosevelt or Taft can appear on the Kansas primary ballot and if federal courts can rule on this constitutional conflict.
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United States Supreme Court
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Roosevelt Party
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Erinstead
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Taft
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Batt
Unpaid Taxes Reported in County Collections
Unclear OCR reads that about $10,362.38 in taxes were unpaid in the county with a collector's note of $12,325.00 and $600 turned over to the sheriff for collection. It states only rough figures and mentions approximately $55 in unpaid taxes awaiting action.
Printing Ballots Debate Reaches Kansas Governor
Kansas Governor W R Stubbs endorses Attorney General Dawson and State Printer Austin plan to print Republican ballots with spaces for electors. Clerks warned they will be protected by the state if they follow the advice, but risks of contempt of court loom as county clerks delay printing. W R Green delays action awaiting Supreme Court decision while awaiting developments.
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W. R. Stubbs
Kansas
Dawson
Austin
Tus
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Stubbs
Wbr
John S. Damson
Generae
W. R. Green
Supreme Court
Cig
Lawrence Manields Visit Highlights Crider Candidacy
A Lawrence audience hosts John H. Crider of Fort Scott, a congressional hopeful. The writer praises Crider’s long Kansas citizenship and character, urges locals to know him, and frames the race as a contest with Strider, urging support if Crider secures the nomination.
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Lawrence
John H. Crider
Fort Scott
Cider
Congress
Crider
Shoe
Kansas Land
Min- Crider
Strider
Shouldappen
Lightning Kills Man. Wife Faints At Fire
A man named Halph Hane near Harwood, Me, was killed instantly when a barn caught fire after a shooting. His wife fainted upon learning of his death as a neighbor arrived to help. The barn was destroyed and both bodies were removed before the flames spread.
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Harwood
Bob
Levada
Halph Haneman
Here
Jin
A O U W Picnic Draws Crowd in Woodland Park
A. O. U. W. picnic in Woodland Park attracted a sizable afternoon crowd with larger expected turnout for the evening program headlined by Joly H. Crider Past Master Workman. Crider speaks tonight at 8:20 and a_Nérab Tree attraction plus a moving picture show are listed as tonight's events. In Arkansas City a Pinchot spill injured him and two locals when an interurban car struck the group as Pinchot, touring Kansas for the progressive party, was bumped to the ground.
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Woodland Park
Joly H. Crider
War Ithe
Lawrence Sends Warm California Note Home
Alfred Lawrence, summering in California, praises the state but says Lawrence is the place for him after all. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have been staying at Long Beach and will soon move to Boulder, Colorado. Washington news mentions debates over tax bills and party control in the Senate.
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Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Califdrnia
Man Held After Home Arson Fire In Lawrence
A man identified as Calmer Riddle is held in the county jail pending investigation into a fire at his home on Vermont Street. Police found saturated rags in a closet and noted possible torches used to start the blaze. Neighbors and witnesses reported a torch found aboard a week earlier and a stranger’s movement near the residence. County Attorney may file a formal complaint as evidence is gathered.
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Enstaly
Vermonttreet
Arsini
Aan
Lis
Lara
Departmente
Dar Ayer
Meyvis
Henres
Riling
Samme quMpts
Ross
Marshal Myers
Dt Hadisheen
Hurniang
Dris
Nel Sant
Riddle
Hyme
Live stock display promises best showing yet at Douglas County Fair
Douglas County fair organizers anticipate a premier live stock display with many entries from local breeders. R Steel of Belvoir plans multiple Herefords, Clas BE Sarton plans Planens, ELE Brown to bring a herd, Frank Wisving to show Dalsiers, Fred Laptaid with Turse stock, and several hog producers to enter six white GP hogs. Clarence Merriott and M Connole plan stallion entries, with many other blooded stock joiners expected. The event aims to showcase top animals across cattle, horses, and swine sectors plausibly the strongest in years.
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Dang Ing
Douglas County
R. Steel
Belvoir
Clas
Sarton
Planens
Brown
Frank Wisving
Fred Laptad
Stk
Mainwarting
Sutton
Fred Laptaid
Cowles
A. G. Banks R. Warris
Clarence Merriott
Six Corners
M. Connole
Clineton
Missing 35000 From Estate of Emanuel Hill Begs Answers
A Topeka report notes 35000 is missing from the estate of Emanuel Hill alias Penn. Relatives pursue settlement and investigate possible misappropriation as the case unfolds. Also, a marriage license was issued today to Richard Johnson and Cressie Ellis, both of Topeka.
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Emanuel Hill
Penn
James Will
Hill
Richard Johnson
Cressie’ Ellis Hoth
Topeka
Kansas Weather Report Briefs
General forecast notes possible local showers in the southwest tonight or Friday. Cooler conditions expected tonight in the southeast and north east portions. Source references show regional temperature notes and timing across sections.
Boston Creates Drama Teacher Role For Playground Children
Boston school committee has created an instructor in dramatics and elocution to entertain and educate children at playgrounds. The new official, likely Miss Matiel J. Goldman, will visit playgrounds in turn and perform semi real acts and instructional tales tailored to the children's ages.
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Boston
Mass
Stroyteller
Matiel J. Goldgu
Alleged Spy Charged in Edinburgh Trial
Karl a he was formally arraigned at Edinburgh High Court on charges of being a spy. Between January and April in Edinburgh Glasgow or elsewhere in Scotland he allegedly obtained notes in German of a telegraph code relating to the navy and fortifications for a state prejudicial purpose. He pleaded not guilty. News comes of the death of Mrs Anna Litchfield in Iola arrangements have not been made.
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Karl A
Edinbares High Court
Lor
Janary
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
Parkhead Forge
Tilassow
Mexican unrest and rebel actions reach near Cananea
A San Antonio era report notes 1 August 1911 events in northern Mexico. Rebels threaten colonists near Chihuahua as U S state department advised restraint. Messages from Smith urged protection of colonists. deaths reported near Cananea of two German-born men, former Douz Arizona residents, amid peaceful band activity in Mexico.
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Mexico
United States
Smith
State Department
Washington
Salazar
Orotco
Cananea
Vonsn
Mogales
Guide Subert
Iola Hertling
Douz Arizona
Germay
Wieni
Traveling Around World on Foot by Prof Urbain Party
The Professor Libain and a small French party started in Paris in 1907 to travel the world on foot. They plan to visit Western states, Asia, and Europe, painting pictures and writing guide books for travelers. They camp and travel with a wagon and horse, aiming to reach Topeka, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Asia, and beyond before returning to France.
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Europe
Thera
E. Urbain
Raoul Stiener
iTk2
Rondor
Othe
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Egal
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Jie
Theodore Roosevelt
Lawrence
Ilinois
Topeka
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
California
Pacific
Hong Kong
China
Angia
Persia
Arab
Armenia
Greece
Egypt
Turkey
Russia
Austria
Germany
Belgia
Bitck
France
Fight to keep hurt child in Cleveland accident
A six year old, Vanda, and a five year old, Rosie, were involved in a street incident when a moving van crashed while eight bystanders attempted to intervene. Andrew Linney was arrested on manslaughter charges after Rosie and another girl were struck while trying to cross the street. the companion escaped.
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Cleveland
Danda
Andrew ‘Linney
Rosie
Linner
Rates Suspended on Coal Freight by Santa Fe Railway
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the Santa Fe Railway proposed coal freight rate increase from Colorado mining district to Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas from August 12 to February 12 as announced in Washington.
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Washington
Ane
Santa Fe Railway
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commisse Today
Taft Denounces Democrats and Trusts in Acceptance Speech
President Taft’s Chicago convention speech is summarized as he defends tariff policy and calls for trust regulation. He criticizes Democratic plans and Republican critics, urges conservative Democrats and Republicans to unite, and signals readiness for a second term.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
Root
Democratic Party
Republic
To Sits Don
Lig Din
House Representatives
Ropsuvet
Ave Oodrow Wilson
Oanie Tial
Eather
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Boston School Committee
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