Empire City Handicap at Yonkers Feature Race
New York August 22 Yonkers track presents the Empire City Handicap a $14 000 feature race with twelve top horses. King James favored Tan Chon second choice ahead of Wee Jack Atkin and Messin. Large Contract for Cement awarded for oor 000 barrels to Avias Perth Cement company of North stopian Virginia for Pamaental project.
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New York
Yonkers
King James
Tanchon
Wee Jack Atkin
Messin
Washington
Avias Perth Cement Company
North Stopian
Contrac
Pamaental
Stallars
Only Makes Trouble Journal relents on survivor lists after raid dispute
The Journal doubts ever publishing survivor or casualty lists for Quainteell sy vaid. Two years of disputes arise as residents argue over who participated, with Charlie Prentice denied in the raid and others claiming he was elsewhere. Confusion remains about who died and who survived.
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Quainteell Sy Vaid
Charlie Prentice
Mr. Eggert
Chas
City Examinations Set At High School For Classifications
City Examination schedule posted for those seeking classification or wake work at the High School. Sept 1 arithmetic at 9 am, Sept 2 geography at 9 am, Sept 9 grammar at 9 am, and all other examinations begin Sept 14. F D Smith announces the dates. During the week Dr. H L Chambers and Dr. C C Kerr form a new partnership with Kerr moving into Chambers' residence in Lecompton. Sun Bryan's States Announced notes Bryan's speaking engagements in Macon Sept 14 and Nashville Sept 11. Weather notes mention no rain last night despite threatening clouds. Embroideries and ribbons offered at Home store. jars and cans advertised. Local farmers lament excessive rain hindering plowing in August.
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Emdias
Market Wild Sales Hit New York in Record Week
The market showed its strongest activity in months with two hours of trading producing 1,091,300 dollars in stock sales. Amalgamated Copper Rock Island St Louis & San Francisco and Smelter led the advance as profit taking later wiped out gains. Civil unrest followed as a miner ambush injured a man near Pratt City and Governor Comer faced pressure on troop deployment.
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Harriman
New York
Anz
Surse
Amalgamated Copper
Rock Island Common
St. Louis
San Francisco
Pike Remarks and Raids Chronicle Aids and Fatalities
Aditer Junapuals notes Joseph Lowe died next day near a rail while rescuing bodies of Patrick Keefe and Mayor G W Allamore from a well used to escape raiders. Speer family members, Robert Speer, David Parintow, and others stayed the night before a Republiewn office raid in a frame building, the site of the Journal. Hutdoh Speer Jr and D G Scoutin with Col Murdock were present. Murdock rode from Leavenworth to obtain type for Osage Chronicle and slept through departure. John Speer Jr was nearly home when killed. Jacob Pike. Black Seal cigars endorsed.
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Quantrell
Joseph Lowe
Repub-liewn
Journal
Rium
Hutdoh Speer, Jr
Tribune
D. G. Scoutin
Col
Mom. Murdock
Lawrence
Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Kansas City Aug 22
Wheat receipts 239, Sept 870, Dec 8854c, May 9934c. Cash No 2 bard IMENT SE No 2 red 95 06e. Corn Sept 58c, Dec 57540, May 68%e, Cash No 2 mixed 730, No 2 1 white 7314 74e. Oats No 2 white 474 50e, No 1 mixed 46%2 47 4c. Rye 76 Bye. Hay Choice Timothy 9.50-10, Choice Prairie 7.25-7.50. Butter Creamery 23c, Packing 10e. Eggs 20%60. Cattle Receipts 200 native steers 4.50-7.25, cows 2.25-5.25, stockers 280-1.00, calves 3. Hog Receipts 1,500 heavy 6.60-6.65, packers 6.35-6.00, pigs 6.10-6.50. Chicago Markets: Wheat Sept 93e, Dec 28140, May 28 140. Corn Sept 77e, Dec 65 7405 May 66%e. Oats Sept 49ij e, Dec 45%c May 50%0. Pork Sept 14.10, Oct 14.20. Case of Chas Kearns continued one week.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Chas. Kearns
Thompcot
Lost wagon burrs or crackers and sulky request
A fragment notes the loss of two wagon burr or cracker pieces and an appeal for a sulky. Limited readable details point to a small transportation or farm instrument shortage with no clear date or location. The wording suggests a classifieds or notice item in a historical newspaper.
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Ogee Ph
Swede Mary the town’s long shadowed charity figure
Mary known as Swede Mary arrived early in Lawrence’s history. She lived alone, helped by the town with a constant levy of charity, yet she never felt embraced. The piece laments a town that tolerated her life without true kindness, leaving her lonely and vulnerable until her death.
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Mary
Lawrence
Quantrell Monument
Aliens Clash in Tacoma Strike War
In Tacoma August 23 a clash erupted between about fifty Malian laborers and Hindu strikebreakers at Northern Pacific railroad yards. The Malian group attacked with stones and clubs but were repulsed by gunfire. one man is hospitalized and a foreman was struck. Laborers from St Paul had been hired at $1.50 daily, now contested at $1.25 and promised transport, with the company allegedly failing to honor transportation. The strike leader warned of future trouble if Hindus remain, while railroad officials refuse wage increases and insist Hindus receive protection, appealing to deputies.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Mindy
St. Paul
Williamstown Arrest of 17-Year-Old Charles Taylor
Roy Woodward and Jim Gill arrested Charles Taylor on a warrant sworn by Ed Wilson charging him with stealing. The 17 year old was brought to jail after the apprehension following last night’s trip to Williamstown.
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Charles Taylor
Roy Woodward
Jim Gill
Williamstown
Ed Wilson
Taylor
Walter Nelson
Ed Chance
J. P. Cosand
Quiet at Springfield as grand jury targets disturbers
Springfield August 22 quietened as civil authorities press ahead with swift action on cent disturbances. With thirty indictments already returned by the grand jury, officials sense impending retribution against rowdy elements.
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Springfield
Tel
Fire Makes Thirty Families Homeless in Chicago Building
A three story apartment building on West Van Buren Street near Campbell Avenue was destroyed by fire causing about 50 000 in damage. Thirty families were left homeless as residents fled in night attire and were aided by firemen.
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Chicago
West van Buren Street
Campbell Avenue
Honors to Kansan in National Sun shoot event
The Kansan archer won the second handicap event with a total of 619 points. Chicago's Dr. Carver Williams placed second with 598 points. Mary Williams, a ten year old Chicago archeress, won the women's handicap with 510 points. IL $. Taylor of Chicago elected president of the association, J. M. Chillies of Atchison Kansas named second vice president. Next year’s shoot in Chicago.
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Kansan
Kans
Carver Williams
Chicago
Mary Williams
IL $. Taylor
J. M. Chillies
Atchison
Kansas
Fairfax Sunday Dinner Opens New era in Lawrence
Fairfax introduces its first Sunday dinner under new management in Lawrence. The menu, acclaimed as among the finest seen locally, surpasses offerings from cafes or Kansas City hotels. The event promises helpful options for housekeepers and diners alike with a modern downtown cafe experience. Special noon amusements at Fairfax and other features are planned to attract attendees, with cement work and real estate ads noted in the same notice.
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Fairfax
Lawrence
Inew
Kansas City
The
Sewing Club Hosts and Kitchen Shower For Bride-Elect
Miss Frances Houston led a Sewing Club meeting with guest Miss Irma Frankel from Kansas City. Miss Myrtle Long, awaiting marriage to J. Harry Brown on August 27, attended a kitchen shower with gifts and hemming towels. A campus picnic honored Miss Willa Cloyes of Kansas City. Navy entertainment faced rain but proceeded with regatta, sports, and theater performances as scheduled.
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Frances Houston
Irma Frankel
Kansas City
Myrtle Long
J. Harry Brown
Celia Coffman
Harry Groff
Miss Long
Willa Cloyes
Nan Armstrong
Bank embezzler caught after three years hiding
John iuashn, sought for 15000 to 20000 dollars embezzled from the Merchants and Traders bank of Buffalo, was arrested in Philadelphia after a cellar struggle with police where he had starved for three years. In other news, plans for the Stull Harvest Home picnic on Sept. 3 include multiple prizes and speakers A. C. Mitchell, Henry Albach, S. A. Riggs, A. G. Brady, and Lo N. Stall.
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Philadelphia
John Iuashn
Merchants and Traders Bank of Buffalo
A. C. Mitchell
Henry Albach
S. A. Riggs
A. G. Brady
Lo N. Stall
Bull attack injures farmer in pasture mishap
A man named Balinmaier was attacked by a bull while riding in his pasture. He was knocked from his horse, suffered a shoulder dislocation, and his horse was knocked down during the incident. Local reports note the attack occurred with approval from a president.
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George Balinmaier
Mr. Baltnmaier
Lecompton Sun
Meteor Explodes Near Ellsworth North Of Town Last Night
A large meteor fell three miles north of Ellsworth Kansas last night and exploded on impact. The bright flash lit the countryside for miles and shook windows in Ellsworth, but there was no damage reported.
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Ellsworth
Kansas
Salina
Kans
Illsworth
Founder of Pasteur Institute Contracted Hydrophobia
Chicago August 22 Dr Autino La grio founder of Pasteur Institute and conqueror of hydrophobia has contracted the deadly disease. He was inoculated after exposure during rabbit experiments. The disease has reached an acute form but he remains unalarmed according to officials.
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Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Autino Lagrio
Bryan in Chicago for Democratic national committee meeting
Chicago Aug 22 A meeting of the Democratic national committee and all subcommittees will be held in Chicago September 8 to adopt final plans for the presidential campaign. Leaders behind Bryan and Chairman Mack announced the gathering where bureau heads will report progress and propose plans from prior experiences.
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Chicago
National Committee
Democratic Party
Behiding Bryn
Mack
T Various Baureau
Whitman Gornar Hornsby block on West Warren for sale
Alfred Whitman & Co advertises property on West Warren street known as the Hornsby property for sale. The block offers the first single lot sale in the block with a nearby eight room modern house near the University on terms of 3500 dollars financed. Also notes Chicago office contact and August 22 date. Purely personal item covers Bryan’s Chicago visit and Democratic campaign notes with references to figures Mack Wetmore Crone Chienge and others.
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Hornsby
Warren Street
University
Alfred Whitman & CO
Chicago
Bryan
Mack
Col. Wetmore
Chienge
Elver
Democrats
Minnesota
Johson
Tain
Middle West
Local residents visit Kansas City and California
Ervest Epley spent today in Kansas City. Squire John Toit of Eadory was here today. Aoover of Willow Springs spent today in Lawrence. Mrs Dev Wr Faulks of Rayesas 7 visiting Irsen CPL Rnd Miss Laura Eberhart left for Kansas City to spend days with friends. Mrs M E Miller and son Joe of Paoli arrived from California to visit Mrs Miller's sister Mrs 18. Robinson. J F Brock and wife returned from two weeks visiting friends in Girard and southern Nuts. Mr and Mrs Harry Hutchings returned from an extended grip in California.
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Ervest Epley
Kansas City
Squire John Toit
Eadory
Dass
Aoover
Willow Springs
Lawrened
Dev Wr, Faulks
Rayesas 7
Irsen Cpl
Laura Eberhart
M. E. Miller
Joe
Paoli
California
Count Zeppelin Plans Institute For Air Navigation
Friedrichshafen Aug 1 Count Zeppelin announces plans to found an institute to study air navigation for German industry defense and science. A Stuttgart bank holding public subscriptions has 500000 on Zeppelin credit with about 250000 more likely to be available later.
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Count Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
Aug
Duel at Shawnee Station Ends in Fatal Wounds
At Shawnee railway station near Cumberland Gap, George Britton and Frank Davis, local prominent men, dueled with pistols after an old feud. Britton fired five times, the fifth bullet hitting Davis in the chest. Davis wounded in abdomen and shoulder and not expected to live.
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Cumberland Gap
Ter
George Britton
Frank Davis
Shawnee
Tere
Tirittan
Davis
Taft praises Pacific Slope support in Taft talk
Congressman McKinley of California visited the Republican national headquarters en route to Vermont to deliver speeches praising Taft for harmony with Japan. West Meyer from Oyster Bay and Washington arrived at Hot Springs for Taft talks and predicted Hughes renomination, noting Roosevelt leaves the matter to be resolved by renomination of the governor.
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Pacific Slope
Chicago
McKinley
California
Republican National
Vermont
Taft
Japan
Meyer
Hot Springs
West
Oyster Hay
Washington
Hughes
Oyster Bay
New York
Roosevelt
Funeral for Mr. Treworgy Prepares Tomorrow at Family Home
The funeral for Mr. Treworgy who died yesterday afternoon will be held at 3 PM tomorrow from the family home at 422 Elm Street North Lawrence. Born in Bangor Maine on August 5 1838 he leaves a wife two sons and two daughters. Death followed a lingering illness due to paralysis.
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R. Vu. Areworgy
Elm Street
North
Lawrence
Mr. Treworgy
Bangor
Maine
All for the Haina Children. Court custody case shocks Boston
In Boston on August 22 a scene unfolds at the Libbey home as Claudia Lains declines to discuss a custody dispute with Captain P C Lains Jr who killed William E Annis. She hints at possible legal action and says details may emerge Monday. A Perry Soldiers Reunion is postponed to Sept 3 and Swede Mary’s funeral is set for tomorrow.
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Boston
Charles W. Libbey
Winthcup
Ram Weston
Claudia L. Iains
P. C. Ilnins, Jr
William E. Annis
Norton
Lits
Job training promises new opportunities for graduates
The article notes that makes men and women valuable to employers and themselves. It states there is always demand for good stenographers and bookkeepers. It emphasizes that young men and women who graduate from the program gain valuable skills.
A New Career Path Opens This September
A LAWRENCER have no trouble in securing positions. The business world seeks men and women who know how. Today you may earn a small salary, next year you can make several times as much. A course in the makes the difference. New year opens Sept. 1. Write, phone or call for catalog.
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