Lawrence Hosts Soldiers Ahead of Battle of Kansas
Lawrence welcomes 400 Fort Riley soldiers arriving from Perry to Woodland Park and downtown venues. The Blue Army prepares to oppose the Red Army with planned entertainments, campus arrivals, and city hospitality through Friday morning before continuing to Olathe.
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Yin
Lawrence
Khakai
San
Woodland Park
Tres
Grand
Nickle
Aurora
University of Kann
Haskell
Fort Riley
Waorlland
Olathe
Woodland Anita
Leavenworth
Lincoln Memorial Highway Route Proposed Across U S
Lawrence boosters push for a nationwide ocean to ocean highway with federal support. Dr A P Hills notes communications from boosters eager to complete the road by 1915 for a public opening during the Paris Exposition, proposing a national military road named the Lincoln Memorial Way.
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Lawrence
United States
Lawrence People Attend P A Picnic at Eudora
A Lawrence group traveled to Eudora for the annual picnic held today and tomorrow. Officials say the event draws many from the county and is larger this year with plans for more attendees tomorrow.
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Bern
Red Cross President Refuses Political Post
Massachusetts August 1 Ma bel Roardehan president of the National Red Cross announced her refusal to accept the chairmanship of the advisory committee elected by the Republican National Committee to conduct work in Taft's election. She said she does not believe anyone connected with the non political Red Cross should hold such a position and that Janet Addams has no right to identify her with politics.
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National Red Cross
Mass
Mabel
Roardehan
Senate Passes Cotton Tariff Bill With Amendment Repealing Reciprocity
The Democratic Cotton Tariff bill passed the Senate 36 to 19 today. An amendment repealed reciprocal acts except for the free paper provision. Senator Bristow of Kansas was among eight progressives voting for the bill. Richard Hay, a prominent figure in Abilene, Kansas, is noted in connection with the report.
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Washington, Aux
Bristow
Kansag
Taft Vetos Steel Bill Amid Revenue Only Provision
Washington reports President Taft vetoed the steel bill arguing it favors revenue over protection for American industries. He criticizes the Ways and Means committee for not allowing public hearings and notes the ad valorem rate would cut duties by about fifteen percent from Wilson tariff levels. Republicans pledge to fight the veto while Democrats seek to override.
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Washington
Taft
Ways and Imeans Committee
Art
Three Implicated in Depot Hold Up Arrests
Lawrence police rapid work nets three men charged with robbing a man at the Santa Fe depot Monday night. Ray Skiles identified the trio after a late night hold up near the depot, with one man jailed in KC and two others, White and Venerable, arrested in Lawrence. The suspects admitted involvement and implicate the remaining conspirators. Marshal MoJens orders stricter loitering enforcement as he vows to clean up depot activity. W. C. Brown of Olathe Kansas sent fine corn.
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Lawrence
Anil Hig
Ebunty
Gy Larmer
Sheri White
Ray Skiles
Skiles
Eudora
Santa Fe
Rolfle
Kansas City
Tawrence
Roffle
County
Mo Jens Totay
Aviator Narrow Escape Reported at Stratford
Amateur aviation report notes a near miss near Stratford on a day in August. Details are unclear due to damaged text but mention of an aviator named Conny Stratford and foul weather or reconciling factors. Further specifics are not readable.
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Stratford
Conny
Foulvis
Marriage License and Divorce Petition in Ottawa
A marriage license was issued to Earl A South and Sidney A, both of Ottawa. A petition for divorce was filed for Sarah Ellen Huntley, George Huntley, and related parties in Ottawa.
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Earl A. South
Sidney A
Ottawa
Sarah Ellen
Huat- Jey Ye
George Huntley
Suffrage Support Discussed At County Meeting
The Douglas County Women's Christian Temperance Union urged equal suffrage for Kansas women at its annual gathering. The group adopted resolutions backing universal suffrage, national prohibition goals, and state control of liquor shipments, while praising local officers and planning future activities with district groups.
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Douglas County Women’s, Christian, ‘Temperance Union
Kansas
Universit
Sansas
Richard
Rayna
Negolved
Wall Union
Neh Lawrence Christian Church
Ise
The
Wit.el
Lawrence
Wtither
Fair and Couley Tuesday Day Run Report
A fragmentary line notes a one day event labeled fair and couley, mentioning Thursday and a count of 1 day, with unclear details and names. The readable bits indicate a short local event note without full context or dates.
Baxter to Reform School After Guilty Theft Plea
Clyde Baxter was sentenced to an indefinite term at Hutchi ism reform school. He pleaded guilty to theft of a Kodak from a vehicle and was found to have prior similar acts. An investigation of his home revealed many stolen items. Baxter indicated intent to plead guilty in district court and remained in jail as the term begins. His wife’s arrest and related cases are noted, with City of Lawrence matter dismissed and judgment quieting filed in Duluth.
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Clyde Baxter
Hutchiism Reformatory
Baxter
Juil
Nas
Lawrence
Adin
Nis
Dulitis
Mitchell
Harriman-Taft Contributions Cited in New York Edge
Washington reports former New York official Odell testified Harriman discussed 1904 Republican funds with Roosevelt and the White House. Odell claimed Harriman sought $500,000 for the national campaign and $200,000 for New York, with Roosevelt allegedly approving key appointments and urging support. Shelton and Blizs countered.
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Washington
Favetnog Odell
New York
Mitice
Edward Uf
Harvinan
Roosevelt
White House
Odeth
Sheldon Genrue
R. Shelton Cornelius -N
Les Sheldon
Ronsevelte
Harriman
Odell
JM Barrithnan
Harrimnan
Iren
Tlarkiman
Cortelina
Blizs
National Committee
Uig
New York State
Will Sell the Churchbaugh Farms in Willow Springs
Estate of Louis Churchbaugh, a German-born farmer, valued around 30000 dollars, to be settled among his children and granddaughter. About 510 acres of land in Willow Springs township listed for sale after his death early last year.
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Louis Charebbaugh
Willow Springs
John ofHyre
Ife
Eateh
Ile
Churelibauzh
Orebbangl
Samiel
William
Amllant MC Lhureksandh
Maryon
Mars Wouis
Sarah Ethel Abtivedthauel
Taxes Still Unpaid as Tax Delinquent List Issued
The article warns that all property with unpaid taxes will be sold to cover the amounts due. It notes the delinquent taxpayers list was published on the tenth of the month, with some paying and others delaying. After September 3, certificates will be issued and interest will accrue, so paying now saves costs.
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Jouldm
Road project hearing delays on bridge across Creek
County commissioners meet to hear all parties about the Lumphrey road issue. The bridge across Creek will be named Ive Beidee, with an eighty foot span. Bids will be advertised soon and final decision moved to the second Monday in September.
Astor Heir Born in New Pork and Death of Ellis
Astor heir John Jacob Astor born this morning after a birth in New York to become direct heir to three million dollars. LD Me Ellis died in Kansas City from heart trouble this morning, long connected with Lawrence region farming and family ties. Funeral for Mrs. Katie Crouch set for 2:30 PM at Warren Street Baptist Church with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Astor
Amernine
John
Jacob Astor
Me “Ellis
Kanais City
Katie Crouch
Warren Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Conway Sisters Win in Indian Cemetery Bill Debate
The committee favors repealing the law that allowed removal of the Indian cemetery land in Wyandotte County Kansas City. Livdy Cor and her sisters led efforts to protect the graveyard, arguing for preservation while opposing removal for commercial use.
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Comittee
Washington
Hon Taisian Gfanrs Committee
Kansasity
Kansas
Ance Ne Wyandotte
Bil Alrest T Dias
Ewnate
Greand
Purh
Livdy Cor
Taft Wilson clash and Hilles comment on campaign
Charles U Hilles arrived to support the Republican campaign in the Midwest and said William Howard Taft must be defeated to ensure Taft's re election. He avoided references to Roosevelt or Progressores and criticized Roosevelt's mezzo stance as illogical. A special city council meeting had been called for tonight.
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Charles U Hilles
Hunrch
Middle
West
Wilemt
Taft
Hilles
Haasevelt
Hieg
Roosevelt
Mezzo
Count Hell
Americans Beaten By Police In Panama Labor Row
Four American officers of the Ship Pacific Mail Company were severely beaten by police in the labor zone at Panama. The State Department opened an inquiry as reports said McMaster was killed last Sunday while hunting. McMaster had been charged years ago but acquitted amid fears of ongoing violence.
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Washinsion
Ameriicare
Pacific Mail Company
Lubbor
Pamama
Inc
State Department
McMaster
Sits
MiMaster
Culomng
Wool bill to Senate faces doubtful passage after veto
Washington Aug 14 The wool tariff bill was repassed and sent to the Senate amid doubt from Democrats and Progressives that the measure will survive a possible reconsideration after President Taft vetoed it. The outcome hinges on Senate support for the bill.
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Taft
Senate
Wreck in Illinois Central claims several lives
One is known dead and many others reported dead or injured after a wreck on the Illinois Central at Kapp Illinois this afternoon. The scene described as a severe crash with multiple casualties. Authorities promised updates as salvage and rescue efforts continued.
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Ilinois Peovin
Anz
IL ‘Enois Central
Kapp, Ihl
Rain showers bring welcome moisture to Douglas County
An inch of rain fell last night delivering a general soaking across the county except the western part. The brief shower ended quickly but cooled and refreshed fields. Farmers had hoped for rain, noting corn now benefits from the moisture and that threshing and stacking were largely complete. Douglas County growers felt relief and optimism.
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Otters
Douglas County
Mail delivery device to be shown at Aurora theater
The Hupp automatic mail delivery machine, capable of unloading and loading mail from fast moving trains without slowing, will be shown at the Aurora theater Friday and Saturday. Motion pictures recorded during its operation will demonstrate the device’s full working plan and government testing. The Pathe company will screen the reel, depicting tests in the capital and possible adoption for general use.
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Ie van Aml
Aurora’ Theater
Lhe Pathe Motion Picture Company
Istalways
Ookout
Ozten
Hupp
Lawson Lewis Home Destroyed By Fire In North Lawrence
Fire last night completely destroyed Lawson Lewis's Ash Street home in North Lawrence. An alarm prompted firefighters to respond, but heavy flames spread before crews could prevent total loss. The cause is unknown and details were limited.
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Lawson Lewis
Ash Street
North
Lawrence
Hower
Suratite
Steamer Corsican Rumor Denied By Officials
Montreal August 14 Allan Line steamer Corsican was reported late after a collision but officials deny any serious injury to a passenger. Report notes initial delay and clarifies no danger to opponents, while other items mention a sympathy strike vote outcome and pension bill discussions in Washington.
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Allan
Montreal
Allen Line
Brainerd
Minn
Federation of Federations
Harriman Line
Lawrence Kansas Guard Readies 1912 Cup Maneuver
The Kansas National Guard Company H First Infantry plans a training camp and three drills August 14 15 16 1912 at the armory and Central Park to compete for a cup offered by Colonel Pierce. Soldiers prepare uniforms equipment shelter tents and extra articles for the Aug 19 to Aug 29 maneuvers with orders to report 7 00 am and draw gear at the armory the night before.
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Companysii
RE. N. G
Pierce
Lawrence Company
Kansas
Ake
Woodland
Clarke
Central Park
Kitngas
iPrst
Infantry
Kansitional Guard
Adjutant General's’ Office
N.G
N. G
Vermont Street
Lawrence
Ams
Pierre
I Park
War Department
Serzeat
Thershoes
Park T
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Arthur Capper
Wctt
Union
Reformatory
Yadee
Odel
Churchbaugh Farms
Will
Louis Churchbaugh
D. M. Ellis
Conway Sisters
Wilson
Hillis
Panama
Seaarty
Gorn
Amny
Whitman
Beckenee
Captai Clarke
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