Lawrence to get street cars within a month
A local report states Lawrence will receive gasoline electric street cars within thirty days. The first car will run between the Post Office and Haskell, with a second route on Tennessee Street. Cars carry 35 passengers, about 6 cents fare, and include storage batteries for reliability.
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Lawrence
Post Ofice
Haskell
Tennessee Street
Stranger Valley
Indisom ‘Traction Company
Strapg
Olkthe
Ope
Journal
Urst
Lawrengs
Sir Linnewood Sets World Record at Saratoga Race
Sir Linnewood won the first seven furlong handicap at Saratoga on August 9, clocking a World Record 2 24 1 5 for the distance. The note mentions Gustafson displaying frames and optical goods, and Dr Young's Dilators for piles and constipation offered with a guarantee by O. P Barber & Son.
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Saratoga
Sir Linnewood
Indictments and arrests but court case pending
Polles Ocart W Wicks and Mrend MraJ W Weeks face indecent conduct charges this morning and plead not guilty with a Monday trial date planned. Police pursue poll tax contraventions while promising few active campaigns. A 16 year old boy was arrested for stealing a wheel from the Argy hall and claims he intended to return it to Juvenile court after noting he liked the wheel. James Meffer, operated on for appendicitis at Christ's hospital, is recovering well. Douglas county WCTU to meet at the Baptist church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. full attendance requested. All summer bats advertised regardless of coat.
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Pollea Court
Argy Hall
Douglas County
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O A Porter
Witlard Wotu
Actor George W Walker Reveals Dahomey Natives In Early Career
In a feature about his dramatic life, George W Walker discusses starting in amateur groups near Lawrence and rising to stardom. He recalls visiting native Dahomene exhibits at the 1803 Midwinter Fair in San Francisco, meeting Afro Americans who toured with and learned from the Dahomean display. He criticizes racist caricatures and notes his aim to feature native African characters while remaining American.
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George W Walker
Lawrence
Dahomey
Africa
San Francisco
Alvan Stewarts Success At Galapagos Expedition
A letter from Alvin Stewart head of the botanical expedition reports progress in the Galapagos Islands off South America near the equator. The team chartered its own ship and has gathered a large collection of tropical flora despite dense vegetation and limited island contact with outside boats.
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Alvin Stewart
Galapagos Islands
South America
Equator
Stewart
Kansas University
Smithsonian
Kansas City Adopts Gas Franchise To Deliver Cheap Fuel
Augu-Kanaay City Mo. mayor Beardsley pledged to arm the city council with an ordinance granting a Chicago syndicate a thirty year natural gas franchise. The plan sets rates of 25 cents per thousand cubic feet for domestic use and 10 cents for manufacturing, promising cheaper gas for residents.
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Kansas City
Kanaay City
Beardsley
Chicago
Cashier Accuses President After Bank Irregularities Unfold
Chicago reports state H W Gering cashier of Milwaukee Avenue bank says he did not flee but sought time to think after discovering the bank’s near bankruptcy. He claims he followed orders from Stensland and will prove he profited nothing while the estate of the bank president appears to be transferred to the receiver amid questions on cash on hand and fictitious assets.
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Chicago
H W Gering
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Maters Over Hering
Stensland
Hering
Seling Bank
Theodore Stenstand
Fetzer
Work Resumed In Russia And Jefferson Democrats Nominate Leaders
Resumption of work in Russia continues with arrests of agitators as mills and shops operate on electric power. In Jefferson County a Democratic convention nominates a full ticket for county officials and representatives. James Millar, former Lawrence resident and Civil War veteran, dies at 63, funeral set for tomorrow. his room and viewing arranged at local undertaker. Community notices advertise wallpaper, soap, embroidery, laces, and fountain drinks as local commerce promotes services.
Winter Coal Contracts in Lawrence Offered
Storage Coal advertises ready winter coal with all grades available and a local contact A. Griffin. Black Seal clear touted as favorite for Lawrence buyers.
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Call and Sesus
A. Griffin
Lawrence
Imperial Family Quietly Plans Return Journey to Ko olahwaters
In St Petersburg reports say guard regiments have returned to summer camps at Tearku Selo while Emperor prepares to visit there for several days. Empress’s yacht Aleaandy ferries to Petar hot as court circles hope for a calm period to enable the government to push ahead with its program.
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Tearku Selo
Aleaandy
Petarhot
None Have Accepted Recruiting Station Applicants
None have accepted Frank Cayden to charges of the recruiting station here. He has signed no recruits despite three applicants and daily requirements. The stringent peace time standards mean only about one in six applicants is accepted. If the branch office signs four recruits monthly, it will be considered a good showing. New shipments of premiums arrive at the new tea and coffee store at 3 Warren Street. Home phone 111. Ad lists local services and businesses including an undertaker store move to 25 Mags 81 and Miss Matio Morgan hair dressing in Jackson Building. Bell 1424 Home 110. P M Hervey & Co buys rags and old iron at 630 Mags Gx.
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Frank Cayden
Bagdan
Warren Street
Homa
Tomato crop cleaned out as canning factory tops demand
The harvest ends as a tomato crop prospers in Douglas County with strong prices. Growers note a late frost nearly disrupted business but overall a good season. The canning factory has absorbed much of the yield and Kansas now ships late tomatoes to markets in the west and south. Demand remains high and local supply struggles to meet it.
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Kansas
Texas
Douglas County
Weather Brings Unusually Large Prayer Meeting Attendance
The summer weather has not deterred churchgoers as prayer meetings draw unusually large weekly attendance across most churches. Last night’s services were well attended, contrasting with previous summers when turnout was sparse.
State Teachers Exam Schedule At University
The annual state teachers diploma examinations will be held at the University during the fourth week of August with sessions August 27 to September 1. Examinations cover United States history penmanship arithmetic bookkeeping geography geology algebra industrial drawing zoology physiology philosophy botany manual training constitution literature mental science general history geometry chemistry domestic science history of education school law school administration and methods of instruction.
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Sraser Hall
United States
Yous Muala
Latio
Thaw Quarrels Over Knife and Fork with Prison Caterer
New York August reports Harry Thaw arguing with a prison caterer over utensils. Thaw refused plain prison breakfast, demanded a knife and fork from a hotel luncheon, saying the prison system should supply them only to prisoners facing capital charges. The caterer decided not to furnish them further after repeated complaints.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Haid Thaw
Pope in Weak London August Dispatch Reports Heart Weakness
A Rome dispatch notes the pope suffers a severe heart weakness while in London. The item mentions Camera and Kodak supplies at Smith's depot and urges trying patch sundaes with fresh peaches at Wiedemann's. The Baby Ribbon wins a prize tied to a 66 cigar context.
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Rome
Camera
Kodak
Smith's Pews
Wiedemann’s
Neighbor feud ends in fatal shooting near Frederick
Frederick MD Aug 9 Fred Dabold 70 shot and killed George Smith a neighbor after a dispute between the families. Both Debold kin were arrested amid tense relations and a quarrel yesterday.
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Frederick, MD
Fred Dabold
John Debold
George Smith
Wisconsin Grain Rates Cut By Rail Commission Decision
Wisconsin grain rates will be reduced significantly as the railway commission rules to lower charges. With an estimated 175,000,000 bushels of grain expected to be stored this year, the new rates will yield large savings for shippers across the state.
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Madiaon
Wis
Aug
Wisconsin
Labor Strikes Continue Over Shea Coolingent
Labor groups in Chicago pressed a continuing strike as they confronted an Obriality claim about an international brotherhood altering leadership. The day saw renewed action by workers opposing Shea coolingent and related policies amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Chicago
International Brotherhood of Teamstars
Shea
Damage to city streets and jury selection in August
A storm lashed Janesville Wisconsin and caused damage running into thousands of dollars after a stream of rain and wind. In Springfield Missouri officials begin selecting 100 men for jury service for a trial not yet started.
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Janesville
Wis
Thia City
Springfield
New evidence ties motive to Wilte killing in theater ties
New and important evidence arrives in Jerome’s possession pointing to motive for Stanford Wilte’s murder. The source, Floroza Alegield, a theater manager and husband of Rovnnald, links a White telegram and a tower invitation to a farewell visit by three Ziegfeld chorus girls at Madison Square Garden prior to Wilte’s death.
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Lim
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Thaw
Zigfeld
Traffic Tie Up Hits New York Freight Movement
A severe strike knots the railroad tug boat fleet in New York, delaying movement of much freight to Jersey City. If prolonged, hundreds of carloads of food supplies could be tied up, disrupting commerce and daily needs. Local advertising mentions Well’s Fare post cards with a prompt appeal to try them.
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Jersey City
Ex Senator Horton plans weekly Topeka paper reform edit
A local paper cites ex Senator Horton planning a weekly Topeka publication to push a broad reform agenda and challenge patronage graft. Mentions Watson and Kurtee as contemporaries in Kansas journalism, with Horton's editor career framed as a bold, partisan venture.
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Kansas
Jon Reynolas
Atchison
Pool O Grimstead
Troy
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