McMurray’s Senate Connections Probed in Contracts Inquiry
Sulphur Oklahoma August 20 McMurray detailed relations with former Senators Chester I Long of Kansas and John M Thurston of Nebraska who served as advisers on his contracts. He said Long and Thurston advised on legal matters and met Taft and Wickersham. Cecil A Lyon Republican committeeman from Texas helped spark an investigation into 1905 citizenship cases, leading to dismissal of indictments.
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Okla
Chester I Long
Knsas
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
McMurray
Long
Thurston
Taft
Wickersham
Representative Saunders
Washington
Cecil A. Lyon
National Republican
Lyon
Roosevelt Denies Ultimatum to Taft Over Sherman
Oyster Bay Aug 20 Roosevelt denied emphatically that he sent an ultimatum to Taft demanding that he break with Sherman. He called the report a tissue of falsehood from beginning to end.
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Taft
Sherman
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Day's News Notes and Peace Terms in Nicaragua
The revolution in Nicaragua ended today with both factions agreeing on peace terms. A New York Democratic conference at Saratoga decided to organize Folk progressive leagues in New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania and Delaware while avoiding New York out of respect for Mayor Gaynor. George Gostelli a strong New York policeman was murdered at the Sea Wanka Yacht Club boat house after recovering from two prior bullet wounds. He was born in Denmark. Oregon forest fires worsen with an urgent appeal for more troops to aid in Wallowa land Crater and national forests.
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Nicaragua
Democrats of
New York
Saratoga
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Gaynor
George Gostelli
Seawanka Yacht
Oregon
Wallowaland Crater
Abilene Murder Case Attracts Growing Credence
In Abilene Kansas August 20 speculation grows that Miss Bertha Benigus was killed by a supposedly insane man seen near her home the night of the crime. A strange man crouching under a tree and a belt found at Mrs. G W Yates home after an attempted entry are linked as evidence. investigators suspect the same assailant as the telephone operator killer.
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Abilene
Case Abilene
Kan
Bertha Benigus
Benigns
G. W. Yates
Yates
County Republican Committee Elects Officers in Douglas County
The Republican County Central Committee met this afternoon and elected C. S. Hall as chairman, Charles Gilmore as secretary, and W. H. Robinson as treasurer. After a brief campaign discussion, the committee adjourned to reconvene on September 2.
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Douglas County
Republican County Central Committee
C. S. Hall
Charles Gilmore
W. H. Robinson
Cardinal Gibbons Warns Against Excess in Modern Life
New York reports Cardinal Gibbons with Father James O’Hara in Southampton warns that society echoes Rome on extravagance and inordinate pleasures. He notes mortgage burdens for cars, calls for self denial and Christ’s teachings, and remarks the rich grow selfish while peasants find contentment on simple foods. He cites Rockefeller among the wealthy as examples.
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New York
Cardinal Gibbons
James ¥. O'Hara
Southampton
Augustus Caesar
Rome
Caulinal Gibbons
Mr. Rockefeller
Thirteenth Census Shows Urban Population Surge
Washington reports the thirteenth census indicating urban areas grow faster than rural districts. Pittsburg exceeds half a million, Newark jumps 41.2 percent, Syracuse up 26.6, and many cities show double digit gains. Rural declines appear in select counties, with Rhode Island and the District of Columbia also rising.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Great Steel Center
Syracuse
N. Y
Nore
Neward
N.d
Scranton
Schenectady
Emat
Middle West
Far West
Bridgeport
Conn
Sacramento
Nebraska
Seward
Buffalo
Madison
Texas
Montgomery
Cal
Bonham County
Lamar
County
Wisconsin
Pine River
Madison County
Indiana
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
Ministers Discuss Dedication Of New Lawrence Fountain
At a Lawrence Ministerial Alliance meeting the dedication of the new fountain was discussed at length. Ministers favor dedicating it by the Sunday school children of the city. The question will be renewed in Sabbath schools tomorrow morning with another meeting likely next week to take further action.
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Lawrence Ministerial Alliance
Raffian Times
Collis
Illnois
Sugar Creek
Cost of Capture Costed at Twenty Five Thousand Pounds
London estimates the pursuit of Dr. Crippen will cost Scotland Yard about 25 000 pounds. Posters describing Crippen and Miss Le Neve were sent worldwide. Clerks wrapped and mailed the posters, with telegrams and cables sent to police abroad.
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Condon
Crippen
London
Dr. Crippen
Scotland Yard
Miss le Neve
America
Dew
Canada
Quebec
England
Kendall
Montrose
Osawatomie battle survivor recalls 1856 clash
D W Collis, 84, arrived for the Osawatomie reunion and recounted the battle, his three years in town, and years of service with the Third Illinois cavalry. He described the fighting, casualties, and his injuries, preserving memories of John Brown and the raid era with vivid detail.
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Osawatomie
D. W. Collis
Tlinois
Third
Mlinois
California
Free State
John
Brown
John Brown
Klein
Sugar Creek
Paola
Illinois
Mr. Collid
Osawatonie
Luke Parsons
Collis
Santa Milecet
Football Guides Out Excludes Missouri Valley Team
The new football rule book omits the Kansas University team from last year and excludes its record and the Missouri Valley football section. University officials, led by Dr. Kennedy, question the omission and note other schools receive full page pictures and details. A copy will be sent to KU players for study of changes.
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Missouri
Nebraska
K. U
Missouri Valley
City appoints Barker and Mitchell to National Conservation Congress
Mayor Bishop names Ex Mayor George Barker and A. C. Mitchell as representatives to the National Conservation Congress to be held in St. Paul on September 5 7 8 9. The event gathers leading figures to discuss preserving national properties for public benefit against private transfer. Ex President Roosevelt is expected to speak on September 11 addressing the question of guarding public assets.
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Bishop
George Barker
A. C. Mitchell
National Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Congress
United States
Congress Ly
Abbott
Roosevelt
Lost Again In Fourth Thirteen Merchants Battle
The printers suffer a defeat as the Fourth Thirteen Merchants score ten runs in the fourth inning. Bankers edge Overton Leigh team 10 to 9 after a tense game where errors and muffed plays plagued the printers. The match features heavy clouts from all sides and hints at upcoming season adjustments.
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Poehter
Uhrlaub
Frazier
Newsies
M.A. A
Iing
Bankers
Overton & Leigh
Great Time at Lawrence Journal Birthday Party for 6000 Children
The Lawrence Journal hosted an afternoon celebration that drew over 600 children with a park visit, auditorium show, and band concert. Organizers including Mrs Brady Mrs Gillispie Miss Quinlan and others assisted. Light refreshments were served as kids enjoyed rides and amusements.
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Lawrence
Cayes
Journal
Brady
Gillispie
Misa Quinlan
Margaret
Niha Kanaga
Walter Norrison
Jack Tucker
Germans Before Paris Band Concert in Woodland Park
Lawrence residents are invited to Woodland Park tomorrow at 7 PM for an hour and a half concert by eight musicians. Highlights include Germans Before Paris a national medley with marches and cavalry, Morning Light a grand potpouri and United Nation a Cleverly written piece.
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Woodland
Lawrence
Woodland Park
United Nation
North
South
Gentry
Jowell
Paris
Trenkler
RT Jawetn
St. Clair
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Barile
D. W
Mr. Collins
Bers
Cornelia
Hoth
Kansas
Jeven
Football Guides Out
Kansas University
of New Book
C. Mitchell and
G. J. Barker Will
Merchanta
R. Printers
Cermans
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