Merchants Hear Topeka Ad Expert Warn of Graft
About twenty Lawrence merchants attended a meeting to hear J W Robinson of Topeka discuss advertising ethics. He outlined a merchant association that disciplines solicitors and channels legitimate ads, stating a typical member contributes a yearly assessment and may refer questionable solicitors to the association. The talk urged uniform standards to curb graft ads and improve advertising practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
J. W. Robinson
Topeka
Kavretee Commercial Club
D. W. Lubinsennik
Hubinson
Chrles Sarkweather
Robinson
Cra
Amitsie of
Che
Merchants . Association
Gratter
Mire Robinson
Fopeks
Suca
Atsgoviation
Nin Mignbers
Kohinson
Asso
Amin
Cornitte
Starkweather
Typists Demand Peace At Convention In St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri speakers from the Typists Convention urged harmony and cooperation between printers and publishers. CL Berry led the International union delegation and argued for mutual benefit. H N Smissigner urged arbitration to settle disputes and improve labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Bankers Insurance Faces Court Over Kansas Admission
Topeka August 11 Charles W Barnes state insurance commissioner refused immediate admission of the National Bankers Insurance Company to do business in Kansas. The company filed in the Kansas Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to compel the superintendent of insurance and the company to operate in the state. Barnes cited conditions and questioned the company’s right to transact business in Kansas while indicating potential further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bankers Insurance Company
Barnes
Topeka
Charles W. Harnes
Bankers Deposit Surety Company
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Cutpany
Supreme Court
Khansas
Thaw Claims Sanity Again in Asylum Hearing
Harry K Thawter, seeking release from Matteawan asylum, publishes a statement reviewing evidence from his recent hearing. He argues he is sane, noting Jerome’s witnesses and alienists contradicted each other, with Dr Baker’s testimony cited as potentially supporting either side. The statement frames the trials as led by an unprofessional lawyer and an unfortunate woman witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim
Baker
Hirsch
Mackonill
Flint
Jerene
Jerome
Keeney
Wien
Pattear
Princeton
Tye
Alan Gis
Derome
Ins
White Plains
Harry K. Thawteray
Mattenwan Asylum
Thaw
Pathfinder Tour Car Heads Toward Star Trophy Route
The 40 HL Pathfinder car left Kansas City this morning for Lawrence and aims to reach Omaha by nightfall. The car carries odometer wheels to log mileage on the Star Trophy tour. Road conditions from Sunetion City to Lincoln and Omaha are reportedly excellent, with a possible extended leg if needed to ensure arrival in Kansas City on schedule.
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Atudenpaker
Kansas City
Arto
Lawrence
Pathfinding
Paris
Sunetion City
Lincoln
St. Dusepl
Summer School Closes After Short Session Attendance
Summer school ends as over 100 students completed the three week term. Ten instructors supervised the final examinations for the first term while 170 enrolled in the six week session. Faculty express satisfaction and plan to expand the short session next year. Separate items report a murder case in Wagner's home, Moors attacking Penon de la Diversion, and a bank robbery in Piumne.
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K. I C
Pha
Ats Tr Alt
Walker
Annimal
Fats Beet
Alerding
Madrid
Penon de la Diviners
Merchants Pleased by Ad Club Meeting in Lawrence
Law rence merchants praised Mr. Robinsons talk on forming an Ad Club to protect against advertising abuses. Local supporters like A Cerdan Gibbs and Charles Starkweather foresee a booming, united merchants group with talks planned for late this week or early next.
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Craumecci Elib
W. Robinson
Bopeka
Lawrence
Doube
Rabe
Phe
Deneenies
Cos Finch
Rebissen
Theca
Reformind Advertising
Sidney Uurd
Saul
Elnb
Stevenson
Leartily
Robinson
Cinstatsen
Charles Starkweather
Reception for Bristow Praises Senator in Salina
In Salina Kansas on August 11 a reception for United States Senator J. L. Bristow was held at Oakdale Park and in Cla rtm hall amid intense heat. Local officials Frank C. York Howard C. Bush and Thomas L. Bond spoke praising Bristow for his stance in the West and tariff policy. A. Wodoves, a farmer, arrived to ship hogs to Kansas City and buyers anticipated a special price for their stock.
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Salina
Kans
Peoply
United States
J. L. Bristow
Oakdale Park
Clartin Hall
Ovcasion
Frank C. York
Howard C. Bush
Favuers’ National Bank
Thomas L. Bond
Fesdh
Iran
Iaa
United Thes Senate
Bristow
West
Tate
A. Wodoves
Kay Valley
Breught
Ragens
Meydanes
National Irrigation Congress Seeks Billions for Arid Lands
Delegates at Spokane on April 12 debated resolutions urging a new federal funding package to relieve arid land conditions. A proposed fund of 30 billion dollars was discussed, with officials from the G1 Survey and railway leaders weighing in on land classification and western opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irrigation Congress
Spokane
National Irrigation Congress
George Uris Smith
Tireetor
Sunton
PE Tee
Stave Engineers
South
Howard Elliott
Presidrdt Northern Parisia Railroad
Weat
Marriage license issued to Burnham H. Drake Jr and Gretta Hubbard
A fragmented notice reports a marriage license issued in Kansas City to Burnham H. Drake Jr and Gretta Hubbard, with scattered garbled text mentioning customs receipts and legal phrases. Other portions reference habeas corpus, Pine Bluffs, and unrelated court items, but readable facts are the license and the names involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham H. Drake, Jr
Gretta Hubbard
Kansas
Lineten
Tarren
Pine
Dingley
Hue
Port
New York
William Sullivan Weighs Street Lighting Decision
William Sullivan weighs city street lighting plans and public works effects as merchants consider competing with nearby towns. He notes talks with shopkeepers about funding, cooperation, and timing for a new lighted street and business district improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sullivan
Willian Sullivan
Omar
Sullivan
Sullivain
Hue
Hyrul
Parade Celebrates Veterans Day in Salt Lake City Dignitaries Attend
A large parade in Salt Lake City honors veterans with the Fifteenth Infantry from Fort Douglas leading the march. The Utah National Guard, prisoners of war from Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and Civil War survivors midstream, plus dignitaries including Henry M. Nevins, observed a long procession down Seventh South and Main. Bands, escorts, and a 1300-strong youth float showcased red white and blue costumes, with veterans marching in a steady, solemn cadence for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Aggy.s
Geester Et Baumers
Gram Army
Salt Lake City
Borwanl
Kort Doughm
Utah Natronal Guard
Cemmuphider Itechit
Lis Qthelal
Wiconsin
Beanaylvania
Qbio
UN Usar
Oklahoma
Cajon
Gklidiana
Gta Comi Des Tridently
Theneusa
Vic
Henry M. Nevins
Cheamandader
Fragmented historic debate on tariff bill and party costs
An obscured recount notes Kanes Uriy and others voting for the third bill amid a heated session. It mentions Madison, the Seventh Patriet of Calinas, and references the Dingley bill, insuring costs, and a recommitment that could delay actions. The piece hints at partisan cost differences between domestic and foreign production and the difficulty of computing fiscal impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanes Uriy
Beady
Dingley Hill
Oak
Madison
Crone
Patriet
Calinas
Kupper Hotel
Euler
Pitriy
Republican Party
Peniieeel
Produesina
Hetie
National Guard Encampment Sets Fort Riley Visit
Almost seventy Guard men will attend the Kansas Nu final Gas encampment at Fort Riley next Tuesday. About sixty to sixty-five enlisted men plus officers from Lawrence will bivouac near South Monayi to catch an early train. First Lieutenant Siandeek of the regular army will supervise and grade conduct. Results go to the war department for the Gallon week and next Congress session. Captain Samuel G. Clark calls this the finest company line fence.
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National Guard
Aimil
Fort Riley
Metreaif
Siandeiek
K. O
Samuel G. Chirk
Barnes Coming Insures Personal Investigation for Rates
Governor Stubbs presents petition to state superintendent of insurance urging rate readjustment. Mr Barnes plans a personal visit this week to hear Lawrence business men. Citizens demand lower rates and complaint relief after years of high premiums. Also reported, mother and child found in well near McCumbe with coroner investigation continuing into cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Aly State Superintendent of Insurance
Barnes
Lawrence
Business Mar
McCumbe
James
Witter
Stigile
Hitter
Ik Heath
Miss Santa Claus Dies in Gas Inhalation
Eliza beth Phillips known as Miss Santa Claus, widely hired for Christmas charity roles, committed suicide today by inhaling illuminating gas. Found with a note pinned to her clothing asking for mercy and explaining lifelong effort to benefit mankind. She gained wide public affection through Christmas charity work and appearances.
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Philadelphia
Shiel
Elizabeth Phillips
Has No Faith in Sultan's Promises
Fragmentary report notes Medrid and Arg officials skeptical of promises from the sultan. Spain warns of sending troops to secure the region and moorish tensions. A security pledge follows but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Medrid
Muraeeo
Spain
HHP
Leavenworth wins bid for new bridge viaduct contract
Leavenworth Bridge company awarded a $20,000 steel and concrete viaduct contract across Two Mile Creek on the Fort Leavenworth reservation. Five months to complete. State Normal opens September 7 with expected large attendance.
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Leavenworth
Aug
Lierne
Bansas City Wester
Leavenworth Bridge Company
Fort Leavenworth
Stae
Joseph Hill
Markets by Wire Corn and Wheat Prices Mixed in Markets
Markets by wire report showing corn futures Sept and Decayers values, oats and rye figures, butter, eggs, and cheese prices. Receipts listed for cattle, hogs, and stockers with ranges for heavy market, cows, heifers, and feeders, plus late October tea and tax values and top hog price.
Tug Capsized Carrying Equipment for Battleship Missoun
A tug capsized while towing gear for the battleship Missoun. Captain Means and crew of about ten were aboard along with the captain's wife. Five others and several drowned in a gale off Cape Au early. Rescue efforts recovered survivors ashore at Longhaven.
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Missoun
Rockport
Mitax
Thenavalie Nawineot
Portsmoth
Toston
Cape Au
Eatplin
Murtenouth
Hiei
Ondal
Peter Wisden
Saint Rey Opler
Loowhein Hay
Uliaat
Niles
Massive Fire Destroys 36 Buildings in Monticello Area
A major blaze last night swept through Monticello and nearby Middletown destroying thirty six buildings including hotels stores and residences. Fire crews fought the flames into the morning with dynamite reportedly used to gain control as guests escaped with little property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Middletown
Angelba Josi
Vinland Hareves and Community Notices Mixed Fragment
Fragmented OCR lists names and events across Vinland area including Hareves Wood House Saruplee relatives visiting in Oklahoma Lawrence Luding Stevens and Dave Kentmiv. Mentions Miss Mase and Miss Qiobtie Taree at Wellssilles, Arthur preaching, and Mae Barnes with farm notes amid scattered dates and places.
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Hareves
Wood
Saruplee
Oklaham
Lanwrence
Hue Stevens
Deepey Ee Marbed
Dave Kentmiv
If “Yien
Brel
Woods
Iid
Ial
Hiple McNoowa
Dinarnack
Cries
Ppeebisracien
Akotete
Wellssilles
Arthur
Andy
Supehey
Keister
Ma Barnes
Bliekherries
Mae Barnes
Fanite
Lawrence
Lost and Found and Sale Notices From Local Journal
A partially readable cluttered column lists lost items and offers for sale or barter. Entries mention a silver ring, a bicycle with coaster brakes, a woman with a pleasant personality, and an elderly pinion-like device. Also advertised are furniture and carpet for sale, a residence on Massachusetts Street, and contact details including a Bell phone number.
Want Better Roads in Tecumseh and Douglas County
A fragmented regional note discusses plans and disputes over road improvements on the Watson road between Tecumseh and Topeka. Local residents urge county action while critics question funding and feasibility, with lines about trade traffic to Lawrence and impacts on Douglas County communities from Tecumseh to Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka
Theehart
Dougas County
C. W. Nelson
Trentisel
Watson Road
Tecumsehemn
Phe
Bilson
Douglas County
Doelas
Ib Weld
Abomnia
Todd on the stand in Sutton death hearing
Sergeant AY El Podd testified about the night Lieutenant Sutton died at Anadpelis Maryland guarding the camp. He described finding Sutton and Osterman arguing near weapons, sounds of trouble, and later gunfire. A civilian Rou lker discovered a regulation book with a bullet in its pages, while evidence included holes in Koelker’s clothing.
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Sutton
Anadpelis
AY EL Podd
Corport
Gsiard
Lieu
Addons
Osterman
Fred
Roulker
Warness
Koelker
Che
University Girls Defamation Case At KU Rankled
The report details allegations against Karsh University women and KU affiliates amid a defamation dispute. It references Mise Warfield of Abi feo and a KU bencher noted as a Theta coin holder, with surrounding debate in the Georgia legislature over protective actions.
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Karsh University
Warfield
Abi Feo
Kappa Alpha ‘Theta
Aethelstene
Pan
Seth Wijes Tangs
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