University aide accused of fake agency scam in Topeka
Prof L C Miege a private French Spanish teacher in Emporia and former St Marys and KU appointee is jailed in Topeka on charges of running a phony matrimonial and teaching ads scheme. He allegedly collected 33 from each applicant via a Mexico City newspaper ad and promised positions and spouses, while never visiting Lawrence.
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Topeka
K. G
Lawrence
L . Miege
Emporis
St. Marys
Empona
Kans
Musxiey
Miege
Iis
Review
Mills
Postal Department
Saime
the Review
Emporia
iKruisag
Mexico City
Ewporia
Tus
Prof
Faeril
Miege Hax
St. Lanis
The
State University
Lisbaté
University French Chair Vacancy Sparks Turmoil
In Pueblo and Lawrence reports, Prof. L C Miege’s appointment as French professor at St Mary's College and the University of Kansas arouse controversy. Federal officials questioned his arrest implications, delaying light on the case as authorities weigh staffing gaps before September 17 opening.
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L. C. Miege
BE. U
Fae
University 17
Gallou
Miege
Lawrence
Mills Bed Jetters
Mie
Bal Fowler
Tsat
Lauwrence
Bata
Ota
Gut (Ram Die
Miege Tins
Ge Uni
Presence of Soldiers End Disputes in Feywa Strike
Aug 14 in Lin Ont reports the militia dispersed strikers after troops arrived from Winnipeg to calm unrest. Each soldier carries 300 rounds as they plan house to house searches in the foreign quarter for weapons. Hospitals and churches shelter residents injured in yesterday’s shooting.
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Feywa
Lin
Ont
Hewular
Chural
Aesterday
Marshall Officers Orchestrate Moorish Camp Destruction
Reports from Melilla and Beverly detail U S actions against Moorish camps and a sequence of events surrounding the Rough Riders. Retired official Daniel’s service noted alongside rumors of Spanish artillery activity and a mysterious visitor to Beverly. Local ads promote tools, laundry, and services with a fragmentary look at daily life.
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Melilla
Moroees
Daniels
Roosevelt
Beverly
Mass
Charles A. Overlook
Arizona
United States
Kiffs
Tal ‘Lyivett
Mra W. Harry Schmick
Ohio
Leavenworth
100 Strike Breakers Ferry Across River in Fog
In Pittsburg area on August 13, Presed Steel Car Co landed new workers at McKees Rocks amid a dense fog on the Ohio River. The arrivals, ferried from Belleview, joined 140 Hudson River workers as a precautionary measure while pickets were alerted. The eviction of strikers’ families continued under Cumbert’s orders. Twenty five hired Black men directed by a rental agency accompanied the effort.
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Pittsburg
Vinsburg
Oho River
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKees‘ Rocks
Belleview
Hudson Rilver Company
New York
Indian Mounal
Rit Cumbert
National irrigation congress seeks 10 million for five years
Spokane Aug 13 The annual appropriation of 10 million dollars over five years is urged by the National Irrigation Congress to support irrigation work. Other resolutions call for water delivery before residence, swamp land drainage, and health measures. The session names B A Fowler and Arthur Hooker as leaders, with Pueblo, Cal chosen for next meeting.
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Spokane
Wash
Tthe
National Irrigation Congress
C.J. Blanchard
United States Reclaration Service
Mr. Blanchard
Kutnus B. Jennings
California
Congress
Bhidice
B. A. Fowler
Phoenix
Arizona
Arthur Hooker
Pueblo
Cal
Lawrence Man Honored in Grand Army of the Republic Election
Salt Lake City August 13 Samuel R. Van Sant former governor of Minnesota was chosen commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic after defeating Judge William A. Ketcham of Indiana by a vote of 518 to 156. W L Lemon of Lawrence Kansas was elected surgeon general. Mrs Jennie L Berry of Des Moines won the national presidency of the Woman's Relief Corps after three ballots slate included Mrs Belle Harris of Kinnas. Additional officers elected included Senior Vice Commander W M Buntaph Ogden Utah and Junior Vice Commander Judge Alfred Beers Bristol Council.
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Lawrence
Salt Lake City
Samual R. van Sant
Minnesota
Grand Army of the Republic
William A. Ketcham
Indiana
Jennie L. Berry
Des Moines
Heliefcorps
Belle Harris
Kinnas
W. L. Lemon
Kans
Grand Army
Ines
Aidifien
van Sant
W. M. Buntaph
Ogden
Utah
Alfred Beers
Bristal
Coun
W. H. Lemon
Kan
Bloody fight on Mass street ends with arrest
Mike Oswalt, drunk, instigated a brutal clash at the new Spencer building on Mass street. He fought Bennett and Ben Hert, hurled a brick, injured a laborer and officer Charley Prentiss, resisting arrest. Oswalt was taken to police headquarters after a rough ride to jail. Injuries to Bennett, Ben Hert and Prentiss described as serious but not life threatening. His bond set for tomorrow.
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Mike Oswelt
Ater
Spence
Mass
Frank Ben- Hert
Charley Prentiss
Oswalt
F. A. Bennett
Mass. Street
Bennett
Oswalt J
Ollicer Prentiss
Sheryl Wood
Prentiss
Wood
Oswald
Officer Prentiss
Society Notes Highlight Local Entertainments
Mrs H W Rankin hosted Boreas society members at her parents’ home on Missouri Street with refreshments. Mrs Rankin, visiting from Mexico, has spent weeks in town. A phonograph concert drew Ute block residents, while Miss Jima Mantes hosted a Junction City house party with guests Miss Mildred McCurdy and Miss Gertrude Coplex from Lawrence.
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H.W. Rankin
Boreas ‘Society
Olin Templin
Missouri Street
Mires Jima Mantes
Junction City
Mildred McCurdy
Gertrude Coplex
Lawrence
Governor Stubbs drives new auto amid controversy
Aug 13 Topeka. Governor Stubbs, new to driving, spends hours in the state’s wide roads. Report says he may become town’s best driver. An appointee notes he lacks running his own machine. He steers near signs and his car sits seventy five feet from the state house steps. Oakland death by own action ties to murder trial. August Coussens hangs himself in his cell using a rope. A pair link to Mark Manchester, an art concierneur, is suspected.
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Topeka
Stubbs
Hig Pen
Veary
Bute Clenton
State House
Oakland
Cal
August Coussens
Mark Manchester
Sutton Inquiry hears Davis defend Lt Sutton's mother bid
Henry E. Davis, counsel for Mrs Sutton, wrapped up the inquiry by challenging the board of inquiry findings on Lt James N Sutton. He argued the board erred in labeling his death as self inflicted and criticized the inquest for shaming the family and denying Christian burial.
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Henry E. Davis
Sutton
Annapolis
Court of Inquiry
James N. Sutton
Mes. Sutton
Davis
Ile
Board of Judies
FE. S. Wilting
Golden Flyer claims cross country speed record
Mineola Illinois August 13 a record cross country flight by C Foster Willard in his Golden Flyer is reported he covered twelve miles in minutes surpassing Wright brothers twenty mile route from Tort Meyer to Alexandria Virginia recalled in Washington August 18 Wu Ting Fang Chinese minister to the United States is recalled to depart for home Chang Yin Tang named to succeed him as minister in Washington pending earlier appointments in Chinese politics
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Wright
Mineola
C. Foster Willard
Tony
Wade
Tort Meyer
Alexandria
Retira
Washington
Wu ‘Ting Fang
United States
Wai
Chang ‘Tin Tang
Weking
China
Legation
Chang Yin Tang
Wu Ting Pang
Yosun Shai Kai
Tang Shai Yi
Strikers Damage Property in Stockholm Strike
In Stockholm on Aug 14 strikers attempted property damage for the first time in the strike. Last night a dynamite stick was placed on a street railway track but exploded before. This morning several electric wires were cut.
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Stockholm
Woman Ends Life After Desperate Struggle
In Philadelphia Mrs Matilda Dowd killed herself and her 14 year old daughter Beryl with gas after a hard life of poverty and desertion by husband Swanson. Neighbors found them. Dowd had fought to support her six year old son. Albert Swanson, found east of town, was deemed insane and ordered to a hospital, likely in Topeka. E F Hayes of Leavenworth and family moved to 1126 Kentucky Street.
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Philadelphia
Po. Ang
Matihda Dowd
Beryl
Swanson
Albert Swanson
Topeka
E. F. Hayes
Leavenworth
Kentucky Streat
Grain and Livestock Market Report from Kansas City and Chicago
Markets by Wire reports wheat and corn prices in Kansas City with multiple contracts and cash grades, plus stock receipts and packer quotes. Livestock receipts show heifers, calves, and bulls with price ranges, and Chicago markets list beef steers, hogs with tops and bulk ranges.
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Kansas City
Thaw to Matteawan granted same privileges as before
Justice Mills signed a formal order recommitting Harry Thaw to Matteawan asylum for a five day stay in White Plains jail. The order includes restoring privileges Thaw enjoyed during the first three months at the institution, though described as undetermined and part of the order.
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Harry
Kansas tuberculosis exhibit itinerary announced by Crumbine
Topeka hosts the new state board health exhibit on tuberculosis with Crumbine, Emley, Miss Ninswanger and Warren Crumbine pushing an extensive tour through northeastern towns. The plan includes posters, lighting, literature, tents, and field staff to educate and recruit towns, with a strong push to improve housing and sanitation during the campaign. The exhibit, funded by a $10,000 appropriation, will visit numerous Kansas cities from August through October, as lawmakers weigh the project amid past legislative resistance.
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Topeka
Vue
G. Emley
the State University
Lermier
State Board of Health
Kansas
Cruwmbine
State House
Crumbine
Lewas
Hotton
Horton
Avenee
Troy
Eptember
R Peptember
Uskaloea
Leavenworth
Tosuanesie
Dr. Crumbine
Atlantic City Next The Civil War Veterans Meet There
The Grand Army of the Republic selected Atlantic City as its 1910 encampment site by a close vote. The 1909 gathering closed with officers elected and routine business completed.
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Sil Lake City
Utah
Atlantic City
Grand Army of the Republic
Daughters of the Veterans
Minnie Trescott Guittard
Allignee
Ohio
Clara £. Hoover
Agreed Meeting in Lawrence on Demonstration Site
Division Superintendent and Mel Hupp will meet in Lawrence tomorrow to decide the location for the Enpp rapid mail exhibit demonstration. W F Hornaday announced progress on mechanical construction and readiness for work in Lawrence once the location is finalized by the division superintendent.
Hudson Death and California Bank Robbery Report
M F Hudson died at his Ohio street home last evening at 7 45 heart disease. He was born in Pennsylvania sixty two years ago and lived in Lawrence from Ann Arbor Michigan. He belonged to the G A R Washington No 12. His wife in Chicago at the time of his death with married daughter. Five children survive. Funeral notices will follow. California bank robbed this morning by four men fleeing in an automobile after exchange of shots. Robbers captured seven miles from Santa Clara and surrendered.
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M. F. Hudson
de. M. I Hndson
Ohio Street
Mr. Hudson
Pennsylvania
Law Tepey
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ile
Order
Washington No. 12
Hudson
Chica
Lawrvening
Klimbeth
Dr. Hudson
Chicago
Dr.Hudson
California
Santa Clara
Cal
The
Valley Bank
Dr Powell Draws and Morwell Winner in Flat Head Drawing
In Spokane yesterday Dr Leonard B Morwell was among the successful drawers in the Flat Head drawing. Dr Powell drew by proxy as an ali solber and aims to profit from that claim. Mrs Esther Schwermer jumped from an Attorney Street apartment with her four year old daughter Eva, dying alongside the child. A fire on the building's third floor panicked Mrs Schwermer. A strange wagons skeleton of a merry go round was paraded through town, reminding locals of past crowds. The city endures dry spells and watering restrictions that affect lawns. Advertisements tout 25 cent Mosquito Talcum at McChooch’s Rexall Store and taxidermy style framing services at 1321 Kentucky street now moving to 1546 New Hampshire street. Boyles at 725 Main St advertises picture framing and mouldings.
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Leonard B. Morwell
Spokane
Powell
Ali Solber
New York
Eva
Esther Schwermer
Attorney Street
Schwermer
Street Car Line Terms Agreed Near Santa Fe Depot
Judges and local officials from Lawrence Street and Santa Fe discussed track dignity and right of way near Rowerfork Mills and Santa Fe depot. Terms were agreed upon and the contract will be signed once papers are fixed, with favorable wording from involved parties.
Lien Filed Against Dr Rudolph and Related Actions
A lien for 293 and another for 295 were filed today by Trovillo and Kreider against Dr John Rudolph. The suits concern materials used in construction, with additional notices involving a Buick vehicle and Thad Stewart Loading Equipment. Camp equipment for Col Metcalf and staff was moved toward Fort Miley and to be driven to Union Pacific, with encampment readiness planned for next week.
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Trovillo & Kreider
John G. Rindolph
Vie Lumber Tira
Trovillo & Kreidjer
Thad
Col. Metcalf
Union Pacific
Fort Miley
Sori Ag
Dl Fort
Kentucky Woman Shot In Lincoln County Porch Ambush
Mrs. George Eubanks was shot on her Lincoln county porch last night by two passing men in a buggy. The attackers fled and authorities have no clue to their identities or motive.
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Kentucky
Lexington
George Eubanks
Lincoln County
Rifling Mail Poaches Suspect Held by Post Inspector
A man was arrested last night in Nowata Oklahoma by a Post Office Inspector on charges of rifling mail pouches. The suspect, Mugkogee Hugene Steph night the employ Misouri Lucifie, was jailed in federal custody here. The case involves alleged theft from mail sacks and a long record of prior incidents.
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Mperia
L Oe Mi
Leen
Aivhery Laguages
St. Marys College
Wal White
New
Marshall
Evan
Metcalf Co
Wilder Bros
Sevent Christian Church
P.m
Lea
Carter Lee
Weir
Bell
JR. Kenyon
Massachusetts St
Bell Phone
St. Louis
Land Board
Adporia
Care Journal
Fire Review
C. G. Hawk
East Winthrop Bt
Wiedemann’s
Journal
Sterling
Waterman
Parker, Bolles
Post
Boyles
Wilder Brob
Bisbev
Ariz
Wr.Jaukuch
Asa A. Hoy
Wn. Buckholz
Covington
Hoy
Buckholz
William Praenback
Buckholtz
Bowser
Lyndon
Buch
South Park
Canabus
Amazon
Keisler
Trunelle
Qame
Vandercook
Atherton
Steck
Feonaise
Mountain Heights
DR. Lemon
Od Rndulpt
Miss Mw
Peick
Eare W. Matter
Ute
Original “Board
watSo
Ithe
Matteawan
5. C. Emley
Crambins
Ways and Ueans Committee
House
Senate
de Crambine
Uvedidis
Delaware
Milton
San Francisco
Moody Creek
Langford
Dr. Powell
McCollach’s
Rexall
McChuoch’s
Kexall
Newton
Kentucky Street
New Hampshire Street
DR. Rudolph
Sim Sea
Batiste
Lawa
A.D. Weever
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