Center of U S population shifts westward over centuries
The article traces the historical movement of the U S population center from 1790 onward, noting steady westward drift with spurts toward the South and Southwest. It cites a current position near Columbus Indiana and projects a possible seventy mile trek to cross Indiana’s border, a journey not seen since 1850 to 1860.
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Baltimore
Baltiimore
Washington
Territory
Louisiana
Woodstock
Monrefield
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Parksburg
Chilicothe, QC
Cincinati
Cincinatti
Eigthy
Lawrence Band Concert Draws 600 plus Fans This Summer
Last evening more than six hundred people attended the Lawrence band concert. The program featured popular selections and a noted duet by McCanles and Parnell, drawing large crowds despite competing vaudeville and theaters. The success signals continued strong support as the university band plans to resume this fall.
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Lawrence
McCanles
Parnell
Woodland Park
the Park
Company H to Lead National Guard for Fort Riley Maneuvers
Local ER N G unit and First Regiment depart Monday for Fort Riley joint maneuvers. Colonel Wilder Metcalf and regimental staff travel with about 60 men. H Company gathers Sunday at 2 pm for inspection and will camp at Central Park overnight to ensure early departure.
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ER. N. G
National Guard
Fort Riley
Wilder &. Metcalf
Carl Phillips
Central Park
Samuel G. Clarke
Lawyers win Uhrlaub struck out 11 on Woodland Park diamond
The Merchants and Lawyers played an exhibition baseball in the Commercial League with end to end action. Julius Abrlaubh fanned 11 for the Merchants, while Riling struck out six for the Lawyers as both sides traded runs in a tight contest.
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Woodland Park
Merchants
Blackstone
Julius Abrlauh
Riling
Lawyers
Ogden Ib Durr
Perkins Ab Barteldes
Rililf Kemner
Mitchell
Gustafson
Lawy
M.A. AL
Bell Telephone
Post Office
McCook Field
Innning
Bell
Baker
Foster
Hayden
Bristow Attacks Aldrich Over Rubber Duty Claims
Milwaukee Aug 12 Senator Joseph L Bristow of Kansas attacked Senator Nelson W Aldrich defending himself against charges over the cariff on rubber He accused Aldrich of deception while noting Aldrich claims about not profiting from rubber duties and producing crude rubber for American manufacturers Bristow recalled his July 9 remarks in Windtill Kan and said Aldrich ignored other features of his speech
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Milwaukee
Joseph L. Bristow
Kansas
Nelson Wi
Aldrich
Cariff
Intercontinental Rubber Company
Sime
Bristowen
Wintiell, Kaur
Afer
Bristow
Ma. Aldrich
Ma. Bristow
Telegraph Tales and Miscellany From Philadelphia to Topeka
Fragmented wires report a world speed record in a Blériot era device 47 seconds for one mile, Graves wins ten champion, US marshal seizes 140000 ice cream cones for defectives, Riley suffers stroke with cautious recovery. News notes include a fatal craps quarrel, Warne’s silver diet, and a fierce political count in Kansas.
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Tales OF the Telegraph
Alarming Infant Death Rate in Iowa from Heat
Des Moines reports that one third of Iowa babies under one year have died since the hot weather began. Dr. Gihl Sumner, secretary of the state board of health, says the causes include cholera infantum, infantile atony, poor milk, and improper care. The board will issue a bulletin titled The Babies. The worst infant death rate in state history is noted as no area is free from cholera infantum. In Oklahoma, Ft Smith & Western Railroad receives rate exemption not party to injunction suit.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Gi HL Spumper
State Board of Health
Sumner
Statis
Arrested Man Claimed Koch Household Mastery
Conan was arrested by the sheriff on a complaint from Mrs. Frank Koch of 60s Kentucky street. Snow, under surveillance, rented a Koch room and began to assume control, making bizarre statements and threats. He claimed to be president in 1912 and spoke of plans to “clean out” the police, triggering fears of insanity.
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Conan
Frank Koch
Kentucky Street
Snow
Koch
Theo le O
United States
Paving of East Adams Street Settled by City Council
Last night the council awarded a paving contract for East Adams Street to Haskins & Nesey replacing the prior award to Traskir & Rans. The plan includes one course of brick on a six inch foundation, with a concrete foundation per pot and possible street widening after talks with property owners. A storm sewer question was discussed and a sewer ordinance will be prepared for Monday night’s meeting.
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Phe Eit Noel Med
Pisto
Massachusetts Street
Traskir & Rans
Cnalmanie
Adams Street
Haskins & Nsey
Caret
Ctr
Mercer Lad Sen Phins Drawi
Esmneil
Miner President Attacked in Indianapolis Strike Plans
Indianapolis August 1 delegates discussed a plan at the mining convention amid the strike and war development. William Green of Ohio, leader of the treasury group, claimed no knowledge of expenditures. Otis Silvers appeared in police court for tax neglect, fined five dollars and costs.
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Miner
Tndianapolis
Ind
Bnet Rene Na Pension A Min
Deate Willian Green
Ohio
Treassury
Otis Silvers
Dex
Supreme court ruling tightens factory act on workers
In a Topeka Aug decision Justice Barch explains a new interpretation of the Employer's Liability Act, elevating statutory safety duties on factories using dangerous machinery. The ruling limits common law defenses for employers, extending remedies for injured workers and potentially reshaping employer liability.
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Topeka
Aug. W
Supreme Court
Justice Barch
Tokio submerged amid river flood and mass homelessness
Tokio Aug 13 report details the Sumide River rising with two wards nearly submerged and embankments failing. Ten thousand people homeless and starving as the capital threatens to flood if further dykes break.
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Japan
Tokio
Sumide
Iss
Gaynor Awakes From Rest After Health Report
New York Annie-14 reports Mayer Gaynor awoke today from a refreshed sleep following a troubling period. Dr Ed Lee indicated the danger has passed and Gaynor shows steady improvement after his slot ownership situation.
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New York
Annie
Mayer Gayner
Ed Lee
Twenty Fraternal Riders Return From Lecompton Drill
Twenty members of the Fraternal Riders back from Lecompton report a strong membership drive with over seventy new entries. A large entertainment preceded a supper as Lawrence team head to start a drill squad next year. A public dance hall opening at Woodland Park follows an exhibition, with plans for broader access. Meanwhile a woman sustained a broken leg during a country visit, suffering multiple fractures and taken to Dr.ones for care.
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Lecompton
Cirenkir Granite
Owhiel
Woodland Park
Lavilattois
Texas Man Denies Involvement in Present Contracts Testimony
Sulphur Oklahoma Aug 1 Many testified today before the congressional committee that a swap deal involving Indians was discussed in Washington. The witness said he joined discussions with Cecil Lynn and McMurray law firm over the sale of Indian stock and possible bribes tied to two contracts. He asserted his employment was open and above board, denying any improper connections with President Garfield or the White House.
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Sibel
Gore
Heenifler
Ibs
Cecil
Lynn
Washington
Ehl Oihak McMurray
Lyon
Dyer
Washimeden
Cmpany
F i Laenpy
Rompisisener
Indian Affairs
Sion
Inelinis
Burke
Poe
McMurray
Winite House
Tnk
Garfield
Flames Beyond Control Widen Idaho Fires Reach Walkiee
Forest fires in the Coeur d’Alene district of Idaho threaten Walkiee Minway and Mullin as a hundred firefighters struggle to contain them. Panic grips residents en route to safety while rain remains desperately hoped for to curb the blaze.
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Washawe
Comm DeAlene
Idaho
Walkiee
Minway
Mullin
Cannen smiles on GOP future and November veto
Danville August 1 Speaker Cannen faced questions about rumors that he Ald rich and Ballinger would take lesser roles in national Republican politics. He said he would accept the will of the people in November. The bill collector is also a settlement worker.
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Danville
Cannen
Aldrich
Ballinger
Gaynor Boom Gains Steam as City and Nation React
Washington views Mayor Gaynor as a potent national figure after the attempted assassination. Analysts say his wounding could boost support for his anti graft push and embolden allies ready to back his reform agenda.
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Washington
Gaynor
Sh Nt
Wy. i. Wiitell
Wall Street
One Stock Exchange
Kssher Tienars
New York
State Board Spent $338 383 On Institution Costs
Topeka records of the state board of control show expenditures and receipts for nine institutions. Six months show 688 spent on maintenance, sale clothing, food and repairs, vs 184492 in the prior period. Revenue from all sources totaled FR NGG, with a year-ago figure of RUSOFT.
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Topeka
State Board of Control
Sen
Rusoft
Fragmented Quote Reflects Turmoil Over Tanzuth Stone
A confused excerpt shows Rev Pathor Win defending a private citizen against agitation. The text references Tanzuth stone and a dispute over actions in a public stance. It hints at family influence and mental traits linked to a father, with remarks about agitators and truth-telling.
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Hatchinsen
Pathor Win
St. Teresa's
Incewine
Sigent
Fountain to Be Ready Monday at Warren and New Hampshire
A new circular granite fountain at Warren and New Hampshire streets should be usable by Monday with work advancing. It was presented to Humane Society by the National Humane Alliance with a $1,000 cost and Lawrence delivery. Directors of Peoples State Bank funded the erection while Electric Light will provide free lighting and Water Company free water.
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New Hampshire
Ir Humane Society
National Humane Alliance
Hermon
Lee Ensien
Lawrence
Peoples State Bank
Electric Light Company
Stubbs
Water Company
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