Turbulent Tangier Battles Reported In War Dispatches
The dispatches from Tangier describe heavy losses as tribes resist French troops with a naval bombardment aiding allied forces. Reported actions include French and Spanish units landing at Cadiz and Tangier while Europeans attempt to repel attacks. details vary as forces maneuver and reinforcements arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casablanca
Iker, Hiegeveeker
Hee
Hotbeker
Priser
Bretiels
Giluire
Tangier
Selirap
Cray
Cadiz
Iy de Ke
Frustration Over Home Ownership Cited in Record Drop
A report notes rising frustration as ownership costs push down homeownership records. Analysts point to market pressure, higher mortgage rates, and economic shifts affecting buyers and lenders.
Telegraphers Strike Impacts San Francisco Office
In San Francisco the Golden West reports that 14 telegraphers struck yesterday afternoon. Superintendent Storer says the office can handle ordinary business, though louder than usual, while Western Union manager O'Brien claims his men are in better shape than before the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Storer
O'Brien
Western Union
Judge Landis Delays Grand Jury Probe of Rebating
Chicago August 14 Judge Landis postponed to September 3 the grand jury investigation into rebating charges against the Chicago and Alton railroad stemming from the recent trial that convicted the Standard Oil company. Also notes a Topeka bid for governor and a track record by Dan Patch in Galesburg with Gustafson finishing behind. local events include a campaign speaking engagement by General Jackson and a wagon grease sale.
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Galesburg
Ill
Dan Patch
Robinson
Gustafson
Henley
Dan Patch Gustafson
Berger
Courtney
Wanted A girl for general house work
Middle aged party seeks a general housework girl. W. A. Leslie, City Drug Mass. St. Steve, plans to leave for Topeka to join Brany F. A. Ewing’s Best Ice Cream. Also notes a birth on Saturday morning August 13 to Mr and Mrs A O Copley of New York City.
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W. A. Leslie
Squires
St. Steve
Topeka
Brany
F. A
A. O. Copley
New York City
Copley
Eva Olin
Move to Extend Relief for Crop Markets Mentioned
A fragmented note describes plans to extend relief to the money market to support crop movement. It references distributing lands and mentions New York and federal years as part of the context for aiding crop handling without the relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lightning Burns Lecompton Area Barn Killing Stock
Alf Rogers near Lecompton reported his barn struck by lightning about four o'clock this morning and burned to the ground. Horses, farming implements, and grain were lost. Four years earlier a barn on the same site was also destroyed by lightning.
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Alf Rogers
Lecompton
Funeral of Mrs. J Teeters
The funeral for Mrs. J Teeters who died yesterday was held this morning with Rev Milton in charge. Miss May Hoyt sang. The body was taken to Nevada Missouri where interment will occur.
Buck's Band to Endora and the Quantrell Mystery
Local columns recount Fred Read receiving a Mexico tip about Quantrell and Buchs band planning to Endora. No reward was offered for the outlaw. stories of a Vancouver man matching Quantrell’s age spark renewed Lawrence interest in whether Quantrell died in Kentucky or left bones with the state historical society.
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Fred Read
Old Mexico
Quantrell
Mr. Read
fFight
Buch
Eudorate
Mexico
Vancouver
Lawrence
Kentucky
State Historical Society
Police Court Fines and Brief Jail Term Evasion Noted
Murray T. Martin fined $1150 in police court for wife beating. Mrs. Martin seeks divorce. William Lawson of Philadelphia and Harvey Hines of Nashville pled guilty to loafing near Union Pacific station and were given ten minutes to leave the city. Frank March reports safe arrival from Paris via cable. Infant of James Teager dead. Various local notices and ads follow.
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Murray T. Martin
Drought and Heat Ravage Oklahoma Corn Crops
Aug 14 Guthrie Oklahoma reports four to five days of hot winds and rain have damaged corn across Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Many fields burned and grain only half mature, Arkansas Valley suffering severe injury while Idaho Corn remains in good condition. Properly cultivated fields show greater resistance.
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Guthrie Okle
Oklhoma
Indian Territory
Arks River
Okina
Idaho
Oklahoma
Arkansas Valley
Tulsa
Mrs Eddy Hearing Opens on Competency Question
In Concord N H on August 14 three judges began hearings on Mrs Mary Eddy head of the Christian Science church in a suit for accounting of her finances. Prosecutors contend she is incompetent citing a March 6 trust deed transferring control of property and tax evasion in Concord. The case describes her as a victim of delusions leading to potential senile deterioration.
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Concord
N. WL
Chamberlain
Superior Court
Mary
Eddy
Christian Science Church
Best Friends
Attorney urges wait on 2-cent fare issue
Topeka August report states Ide Frank Gratian, attorney for railroad commissioners, advises delaying action on a 2-cent fare until Missouri, Arkansas and Nebraska courts rule on similar cases. He cites insufficient time to fully study all instances and favors learning from neighboring decisions before proceeding.
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Topeka
Aug
Frank Gratian
Missouri
Arkansas
Nebraska
Chicago Aug Pending Talks Over Telegraphers Strike Settlement
Reports from Chicago indicate efforts to settle the telegraphers strike after the president’s decision forthcoming today. Western Union and Postal Milliners claim stronger positions than at the start, insisting on no reparations or arbitration.
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Chicago
Telearapher
Sutihe
le Western Uniott
Postal Millingers
Aux Tine
Journal praises telegraphic news service during strike
The Journal extols its ability to deliver news despite a strike. It credits the Associated Press as the world’s only service truly delivering news and notes quick telephone transmission via an expert shorthand man keeps readers informed. The paper claims readers still receive their usual news.
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Associated Press
Angie Kaiser Refuses Return From Kansas City
Angie Kaiser declines to return to Lawrence over a $20 theft claim against John Thornton an insurance agent She refuses to come back without a formal request and insists Kans City fetch her rather than self report The case involves Under Sheriff Ray and a demanded extradition proceeding
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Angie Kaiser
Lawrence
Ray
Seb
Angie
John Thornton
Kansas City
Tawrence
Infant dies in Pomona coal oil blast blaze
In Ottawin Kansas an infant of Panny Hil dur died this morning from burns suffered yesterday in a coal oil fire explosion. A brother woke, wrapped the child, and was burned himself while trying to save her. The survivor is seriously injured and ill.
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Ottawin Kan
Panny Hildur
Pomona
Borns
Kansas Angl Education Reform Sparks Pay Debate
A. W. Hamill argues teachers should be paid twelve times a year and not monthly to reflect actual teaching periods. He notes higher pay improves attraction to the profession, cites districts with $30 to $55 monthly averages and some $70 monthly in small shops, and praises statewide teacher institutes as support grows.
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Ainly
Toed
Ermal
Thin Pever
Kanssar
Two versions blamed in Quantrell tale mixed with error
Jacob Pike reports a puzzling anecdote involving C. I. Quantrell and William Clark Quantrell. The account cites a man’s claim his wife is ill and his prayer lacking, followed by a fox killed for its pelt and a minister noting a discrepancy between vegetables and snow drifts.
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Kaitor Jonenals
Angeiing
C. I. Quantrell
William Clark Quantrell
Jacob Pike
Peace Conference Idea Sowed By Root And Diaz
Washington Aug 14 There is talk that Secretary Root will urge President Diaz of Mexico to join a Western Hemisphere peace conference led by a treaty aim to secure lasting continental peace. Diplomats report extensive discussions in Washington and in Utea New York and Mexico City to build groundwork for verbal exchanges staged in the City of Music.
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Root
President Diaz of
Mexico
Universal
Washington
Oot
Viaz
Henite
United States
Mevevla
Bivent Teaw
Utea
N.Y
Hoota
Mes Jewail
Ocober
Music
Northwestern Fire and Marine Insurance fights state rate ban
In Topeka a legal clash develops as Northwestern Fire and Marine Insurance and related firms oppose a state injunction to stop using Eldbridge rate plans. The state Insurance Commissioner seeks to prevent alleged rate collusion, with August deadlines for defendants’ answers and anticipated replies asserting voluntary advisory use of Eldridge rates.
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Topeka
Bymer Barnes
North Western
Eoast Marine Tnsurance Company
G. W. Vallinaston
Minneapolis
General Cotunsel
Hebert Stone
Urough Insurance Comnos
Pope
Northwestern Fire and Marine Intsurance Company
Eldridge
Kansas
Ning
Barrington Learns Governor Commutes to Life Imprisonment
Frederick Seymour Barrington, jailed at Clayton, learned Governor Folk had commuted his sentence to life imprisonment. He offered no expression and remained in sullen silence. He will be moved to the Jefferson City prison in a few days.
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St Louis
Frederick Seymour Barrington
Clayton
Folk
Jefferson City
Final parole in Dalton case sparks statewide debate
The governor weighs Dalton's fate as parole hinges on youth at the time of the Coffeyville bank raid. Residents report mixed views while Emmett Dalty and Walton influence public perception. Dalton has kept a low profile but remains central in political circles as parole decision nears.
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Eramert
Coffeyvilhe Bank
Walton
Dalton
Lopwha
Malton
Trainmen Confess Fire at Cul t & Southern Depot
Reported confession by Voadder Col Ang DL John W fine lakeman and Prank Keizer last night ties them to the arson that damaged the Cul t & Southern depot injuring fifteen people and prompting authorities to move an eyewitness to Denver to avert mob violence. An motive remains unclear and investigators fear broader scope may be uncovered.
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Voadder
Col. Ang
John W. Fine
Lakeman
Keizer
Cult & Southern
Denver
Wiens
Operation expansion noted for Western Union and Postal allies
Report from Kansas Chins dated Aug 1 notes more operators at Western Union and Postal services. Both sides claim increased business and readiness to handle traffic in Lawrence. Minor delays persist as workers process messages and shipments amid rising activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Western Union
Postal
Thaw Trial Delayed to January Term
The second trial of Harry K. Thaw for the murder of Stamford White is not likely to start this term. A conference with Thaw’s counsel and District Attorney Jerome indicated a postponement, with Jerome unable to promise a trial before January.
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Wow York
Harry K. Thaw
Stamford White
Thaw
Jerome
One Strike Settled by Colorado Southern Workers
Denver August 14 The striking Strsiumnen of the Colorado Southern railroad returned to work after a determination to submit differences to arbitration. This settlement should prevent further strikes on other western roads as employees resume duties and await the arbitration outcome.
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Denver
Strsiumnen
Colorado & Southern Railroay
Sims
Leased Wires and Local Price Fluctuations Reported
Chicago reports the Associated Press leased wires operating in all directions while Western Union and Post Office facilities show improvements. Ice prices rise fifteen percent in Salina with no change planned in Lawrence.
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Otter
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Id Manetasette
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Fist National Bank Bullaing
Joseph E. Riggs
Tityes Fire Insurance
Pugetta Sh
Cc. J. Simmons
Mass
Anderson
Vermont Streat
A W. Jones
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Realdance
Chie Street
Ball and Howe
F. D. Morse
M. D
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FR. Bechtel
Massachusetts St
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John C. Rudolph
Hampshire
Fell
Eorge A. Banks & Son
the Fairfax
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Donnelly Bros
New Hampshire
Winthrop Bts
Lawrence, Kan
WM. T. Sinclair
Telephone Bell
Mork Bros. & Sharp
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Mack and Boarding
Heck Calla
Opers House
Bell Phone
Opticians
Apie
Philiphine Meday
Ce Prumes
Maxagan Ilvat
Avenir
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Matin
Cucablanes
Pride
Fenewal
Ivarehipe
Morores
Golden West
Seth Wells
Erie Record
James T. Bradley
National Bank Examiner
Bradley
First National Bank
C. P. A. Sic
Eudora
Kans
Scott
Jackson
Home Book Co
Sueers
Wolf
Buck
Raymond’s
A. Monroe
J. Teeters
Endora
Tennessee Street
Irving Hill
Frank March
A. Monroa
Paris
James Teager
Squire
Boughton’s
Z Bt
Mrs. Eddy Hearing
the Apostle of Christian Science
Emall
H. and
W. C. Quantrell
Emmet Dalton
Colorado
A. P
A. Whitman & Go
Opers Cafe
Straffin
Mentholis
Boyles
Pus
Lee
Balina
Salina
Rence
Abe Wolfson
Mass. Streat
Wiedemann’s
Avetal
Neville’s Corner
Allie
Surrey
J. M. Neville
Watkins National Bank
Capital
Buaplus
E HL Tucker
V. B. Watkins
A- Bu
W. B. Hasan
Aaa't
LB. Watkins
C. A. Bul
C. M Tucker
W. E. Haten
J. House
A. C Mitchell
J. C. Moore
State Bank
Neen
T. J. Eweenet
J. Hilemy
W. FR. Stubbs
W. BE. Boalding
Gen. Innes
Luther N. Lewis
W. Hromalsick
J. Eweeney
Jacob Badsky
MD J. Hilkey
Gusineen
Merchants National
Lawrence, Kansas
Flenroe
Newmart
A. Marks
O.invernor
C. Rantey
W.P. March
Ebenwin
Ww. P. March
Caahler M. Newmark
A. A
Hosford Investment CO. Investments
L. S. Steele
Massachusetts
Lewis
Jaedickes
Woodward & Co
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