National attorneys meet in Denver on anti trust era
Denver August 20 annual meeting of the national organization of attorneys opened with representatives from over half the states present. President Herbert S Hadley of Missouri opened with remarks on anti trust legislation. He challenged judges blind to Standard Oil and its owners, naming John D Rockefeller and H H Rogers among others.
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Denver, Co
National Organization of Attorneys
Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
Stand- Standard Oil Company
John Archibald
Hadley
Flood Meeting on drainage act draws North Lawrence crowd
North Lawrence and Grant township residents gathered in Dicker's Hall to hear Judge J W Keplinger of Kansas City discuss the 1903 drainage act. A large crowd learned how a drainage district would be formed, how bonds would be issued, and the path to legal challenges and final plans amid questions from the audience.
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North Lawrence
Grant, Township
Dicker's Hall
Grant Township
South Lawrence
J. .W. Keplinger
Kansas City
Sland
Dieker
Diekers
Jell & Stedrick
Union ¢ Engineers
Keplinger
Committee of Representatives
Ife
Supreme Court of Kansas
United States Court of Appeals
War Department
Toy
Drainage Board
Mint
Underwood
Iit Wats
Bryan reports long distance chat with Mack on developments
William J. Bryan, in Lincoln, says things are quouing along nicely after a long distance talk with Chairman Mack in Chicago. He declines to discuss the nature of the developments communicated to him by Mack.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Mack
Chicago
Bryan
Destructive California Forest Fire Threatens Yosemite Area
A major forest blaze races through the mountains of Tuolomne County California north of Yosemite National Park. The fire forces evacuations and prompts consideration of a large scale response by authorities as troops are reportedly deployed to assist. Weather and terrain hindrances complicate firefighting efforts.
FAIRBANKS IN EXCELSIOR
Vice President Fairbanks visited Excelsior Springs Missouri Aug 20 arriving from Chicago greeted by citizens and escorted by cavalry to E L Morse home. He spoke at the Chautauqua in the afternoon and planned a late Missouri Republican gathering address.
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Excelsior Springs
Fairbanks
Chicago
E. L. Morse
Fort Leavenworth
Lunch With Roosevelt Confirms Hughes Renomination Talk
James B. Sherman travels to Sagamore Hill with Chairman Witchesek to lunch with President Roosevelt to discuss Gov Hughes possible renomination. Witchesek has consulted state leaders and Republicans on Hughes’s future, with indications leaning toward recommending renomination to the president.
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New York
James
Sherman
Sagamore Hill
Witchesek
Roosevelt
Govsner Hughes
Witehcock
Hughes
Hitchesek
Visiting American officers greeted by Sydney officials
On August 20 at Sydney N S W officers of the American battleships were officially received by government officials and were saluted on landing. The governor and his officials returned the salute and later Lord Northcattle hosted a dinner in honor of the American officers.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Lord Northcatte
Misa Esther Homsommer
Pantin
McPherson County
Rose E. G. Ganaing
Vermont
Roller
Garfield Park
Topeka
Mira P. G. Nufler
Worden
J. A. Hoffsommer
McPherson
A. Hoffsommer
Charles Worthington
Pauline
Sanmierwig
F. Isle of
Leavenworth
Sensational Break in Cotton Market in New York
Sensational break in the cotton market on Aug 20 reports an early decline of five to fifteen points with a drop to a net sixteen point loss. In the first hour between fifty thousand and seventy five thousand bales were liquidated.
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New York
Voting Contest Ends September Fifth At Four PM
MISSES BRYDE AND SLEVINS win the two preliminary prizes in yesterday’s events. In the great double header piano contest counties and cities report top finishers Abbie Blevins Amelia Unger Juanita Harris Macy Brode Rdithlena Bessie Robinson and Lucy Bryde lead the standings. Final results and prize details to follow with judges and venue announced as polls close.
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Hidies
Abbie Blevins
Amelia Unger
Juanita Harris
Macy Brode
Rdithlena
Bessie Robinson
Nv Ginal
Lucy Hryde
Ang
Abbie Bleving
Amelia Swig
Myra Harrell
Xow
Abbie Hlevins
Eotre Te
Edith Glenn
Lacey Bryile
Geraldine Start
Tory Bryle
Bid Gleam
Resate
Governor Johnson Accepts Democratic Nomination
St Paul Minn Aug 20 Today Governor John Johnson accepted the nomination for governor tendered by the state Democratic convention in Minneapolis. He said he would lay aside personal considerations and listen to the party call.
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St. Paul
Minn
John Johnson
Minneapolis
Johnson
No Harry Thaw Case In Queens Prosecution
District Attorney Darrin of Queens says the Hains brothers murder trial over William E. Annis will not imitate the Harry Thaw case and that he expects to be ready to try at the earliest fixed date.
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New York
Darrin
Queens County
Hains Brothers
William E. Annis
Harry Thaw
Primary Elections Today In Jackson Mississippi
Primary elections to choose Democratic nominees are held today in Jackson for the first, second, third, and sixth congressional districts.
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Jackson
Miss
For Sale Pony and Saddles By Howard Wiedman
For sale a good pony and saddle die inquire of Howard E Wied man 167 Lake Street.
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Howard E. Wiedman
Lake Street
Fraud in Kansas City as judge refuses ballot recount
In Kansas City the criminal court denied the county grand jury's request to recount primaries ballots, though the judge voiced belief of possible fraud and cited lack of legal power. The note quotes the court on a diabolical primary process. The page also lists local social notices, ads, and town news with various residents visiting, moving, or hosting gatherings.
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Kansas City
W. M. Wallace
Grand Jury
Hin
Carpenter named receiver for Southern Indiana railroad
Chicago Aug 20 N J Carpenter formerly passenger agent of the St Louis and San Francisco system was appointed receiver for the Southern Indiana railroad this morning The stockholders and Chicago clearing house association had tried to reorganize the company Carpenter kept all officials including John R Walsh vice president The receivership which covers the Southern Indiana road alone will likely extend to the Chicago Southern railway company The troubles recall the Chicago National Bank closure of December 18 as the road failed to meet interest and bonded obligations months of rumors pointed to receivership as the solution amid weak demand hindering operating expenses
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Chicago
N. J .Carpenter
St. Louis
San Francisco
Southern Indiana Railroad
Chicago Clearing House Association
Carpenter
John R. Walsh
Jey
Southern Indiana Road
Chicago Southern Railway Company
Chicago National Bank
Passenger Train Wreck at Fort Smith Arkansas
Pal mer train No. 13 on the St Louis Iron Mountains Southern ran into a ditch near Illinois Oklahoma this morning. Several persons were injured but no deaths were reported. The injured were taken to Illinois station for treatment with E. C. Hunt and B. E. Hunt among the more seriously hurt and Mrs P Griffin and M Crossland listed among the injured.
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Fort Stith
Ark
Palmer Trai
St. Louis
Irm Mountains
EE. C. Hunt
Fort Smith
BE. C. Hunt
P. Griffin
Dyer
Crossland
Ft. Gibson
Fear of riots as troops depart Springfield city
Anxiety runs high across circles as the final relinquishment of military control is set for tomorrow after a Deneen Young conference. Witnesses in the riot inquiry fail to provide valuable testimony while authorities pursue responsibility for Scott Burton's lynching. most witnesses forget details, and threats of renewed disorder grow as all but two militia regiments leave.
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Springfield
Deneen
Young
Anyme
Scott Burton
First Cavalry
Seventh Infantry
Train collision at Independence injures passengers
Independence Kansas Aug 20 Missouri Pacific passenger train No 20 from Little Rock and Hot Springs to Kansas City jumped a switch at the station this morning and struck a train of oil tank cars. Passengers in four coaches escaped with severe shaking up. The switch is believed tampered with. The passenger engine and six oil tank cars were damaged.
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Independence
Kans
Little Rock
Hot Spring
Kansas City
Varnum Cement Construction & Realty Co Ad
If you have your cement contract ing done by the Varnum Cement Construction & Realty Co you are sure of first class workmanship as they employ the best mechanics and stand behind all their work. Their office is in the Lawrence National Bank Bldg. Both phones Bell 29 and Home 1302.
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Varnum Cement Construction & Realty Co
Lawrence National Bank
Bell
Markets by Wire Wheat and Live Stock Data from KC and Chicago
Kansas City market notes show wheat prices with Sept and Dec futures and cash grades, corn and oats quotes, butter and eggs values, and live stock receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs bulls and calves. Chicago figures list wheat corn oats pork lard and cattle prices with receipts.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Kidnapping Mystery Plagues Wisconsin Town
Detec tives probe the disappearance of Gertrude and Dorothy Belin aged eleven and twelve in Kenosha Wisconsin. The girls, daughters of wealthy Jaco Belin, last seen Monday night near their home as a closed carriage arrived. A note warned of a plot to abduct them for ransom.
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Wis
Gertrude
Dorothy Belin
Dyouchters
Jaco Belin
Wisconsin
Tiramock
Bohn
Aw We
Belin
Johnson Renominated by Democratic State Convention
In Minneapolis on August, Governor Johnson was renominated for office by the Democratic state convention. Supporters cheered as Johnson’s name was presented by St. Paul Mayor Lawler, a brass band led the hall, and delegates waved Johnson portraits amid tumultuous demonstrations.
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Minceapolis
Jobson
Lawler
St. Vad
Johuson
Crettty
Igs
Johnson
Taft Responds To Sherman News In Aug Dispatches
Taft expresses gratification after reading Sherman’s forcible campaign statement. He notes Roosevelt endorsement as key issue and praises Elijah Root’s testimonial for the vice presidential candidate. The piece also reviews multiple grape juice varieties, including Welsh and El Verde brands, to appear in Lawrence.
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Not
Springs
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
Elijah Root
Real estate transfers and warranty deeds listing many parcels
A garbled notice lists warranty deeds and a bond for deed across Lawrence and nearby areas. Transactions include parcels in Baldwin and Eudora with prices from 500 to 4,000, and a 58 by 125 foot lot near Illinois and Henry streets. The text also mentions a bride happy to see the pan a wedding wrapper.
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Ang
J. M. Stockwell
Margaret A. Allen
Lawrence
Kannan
Lulu Myera
Douglas County
Solomon Jolawn
Township
Murray C. Hill
Ottawa
Maa Richeson
Vermont Street
Carria Hornaday
Lawrences
Anna H. Whittington
Ohio Atret
Theodore C. Martin
Baldwin
Wm. H. Jaffson
Monroe Bt
Walla Kuhn
F. A. Hichardson
W. Lawrence
Berehold H. A. Durrland
Eudora
Wm. H. Starr
Mary F. Parks
G. Plank
Add
Elizabeth Robertson
Polk Co
Elbert B. Russell
W. Line
Illinois
Henry Utreet
Whitmans Corner Hornsby property on West Warren sale
The block of lots known as the Hornsby property on West Warren Street is on the market. Alfred Whitman & Co offer a splendid modern eight room house near the University for sale on terms, $3,500 can be carried, with loans and mortgages available.
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Hornsby
Warren Street
Alfred Whitman & CO
F. A
Be Different Bournemouth Burglars and a Death
Wealthy American John Pedman Reid is found dead in his Bournemouth apartments after a self inflicted gunshot. A wrapper bearing the name Gustafson accompanies a wedding gift. The piece notes local ads for buggy harness lorries and wagons with August sale offers.
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Bournemouth
Eog
Jobn Pedman Reid
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