Masonic Corner Stone Ceremony publicized in Lawrence
The official program for laying the corner stone of the new Masonic Temple in Lawrence was released. The event, featuring Grand Lodge ceremonies, processions, and architectural rites, ends with luncheon after the closing formalities.
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Lawrence
Grand
Masonic Hall
West Winthrop
Massachusetts Street
Marshall
Order of Eastern Star
Tyler
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Messers
C. E. Hubach
H. H. Holmes
Henry Asher
John Power
Wui
M. Shaver
Bréwardare
C. A
Coroner to Lawrence with viscera jars for exam
Coroner Entz departed Abilene Kansas at two this afternoon carrying sealed jars holding the viscera and stomach of Miss Bertha Benignus for examination at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
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Abilene
Kan
Entz
Lawrence
City Schools Open In Three Weeks From Today
City schools will reopen in three weeks marking the end of the current vacation. Students face a demanding start as hot weather may complicate the transition, but cooler days should help them catch up once classes resume.
Managua Falls Claim Sparks Nicaraguan Revolution News
Reports from New York and New Orleans say Managua fell to revolutionists after battles near Panaloya and Granada. President Madriz remained in the capital briefly before the city’s capture, signaling a decisive shift in the Nicaraguan conflict. Also noted is the marriage of Dr. Oliver P. Bigelow of Independence, Iowa, to Emma K. Wright, with Bigelow a KU medical graduate.
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New York
Pacific
Nicaragua
Managua
Juan de Estranda
Panaloya
Granada
New Orleans
Ate
Madriz
Oliver P. Bigelow
Independence
Iowa
Emma K. Wright
Bigelow
K. U. Medical School
Lawrence
Anna FE. Vincent
Lecompton
Farmers Institute Picnic Promises Practical Talk
The annual farmers institute picnic will be at the county farm on Wednesday August 24. J R Baker will discuss A Lesson of Good Farming as Practiced This Summer. Prof Crabtree of Manhattan will give the afternoon address and the event is billed as an all day practical gathering. A. TEACHER RESIGNS. Prof R D Landrum resigns as assistant chemistry professor to join Lisk Manufacturing Company of Canandaigua New York as chemical engineer overseeing the enameled ware department. He and his wife will leave early next week.
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Farmers Institute
J. R. Baker
M. B. Brownslee
A. R. Shireman
Fairview
Crabtree
Manhattan
R. D.landrum
Landrum
Lisk Manufacturing Company
Canandagua
New York
Death of C B Goodrich at 718 Eliott Street
C B Goodrich of 718 Eliott street died yesterday after a prolonged illness. The funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday at 3 30. He leaves a widow and three children Mrs Ray A J Phillips of this city Fred E Goodrich of Salina and Harris C Goodrich of Topeka All were present at the time of his death. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so between 9 and 2 o'clock Wednesday.
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C. B. Goodrich
Eliott Street
Ray A. J. Phillips
Fred E. Goodrich
Salina
Harris
C. Goodrich
Topeka
Forest Fires Rage Across Idaho and Montana
Spokane reports rising fire tolls as walls of flame strand crews and civilians. At Wallace forty five firefighters perished and a ranger crew of sixty five is surrounded. A woman and daughter burned at Cabinet Idaho. More than twenty three people dead or missing across Panhandle Idaho and Coeur d Alene district. Telegraph lines with Wallace cut off as fires widen. Refugees flood trains toward Harrison and Spokane while thousands flee with valuables atop crowded cars. Continued details on page 6.
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Spokane
Wash
Idaho
Montana
Wallace
Forest Ranger
Cabinet
Newport
Panhandle
Coeur d'Alene
J. G. Boyd
Charles Smith
Amelia Ward
Edward Gulaski
Ranger Danielson
Missoula
Mont
Saltese
Pavitie
Striegis
Superior
Iron Mountain
Overando
Bitter Root Valley
Beatty
Miller Creek
Thaho
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Harrison
Coeur-D-Alene
Meines
Captain Was Killed In Attempted Shipboard Hold Up
On the Alaska Pacific steamer Buckman off Eureka Captain E B Wood was shot and killed in his cabin during an attempted holdup. The slayer Fred Thomas leaped overboard after the engine room conspirator failed to join in the theft. Thomas is believed drowned. his accomplice was confined in irons.
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San Francisco
Buckman
E. B. Wood
Eureka
Fred Thomas
Thomas
Perry teen dies in infantile paralysis outbreak
Ronald Raines of Perry Kansas aged 17 dies after a two day illness from infantile paralysis also called poliomyelitis. He was a prominent high school athlete and his death highlights an unusually severe case for an older patient as medical officials report higher mortality in adults in this city.
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Ronald Raines
Perry
Kansas
J. L. Raines
Young Raines
Flagg
City Council to Discuss 1910 Tax Levy Tonight
City council meets this evening to set the 1910 tax levy. Members have worked on the levy for some time and a reduction is unlikely. Extensive city improvements necessitate funds from general levies, making a cut improbable this session.
Largest Band Concert Draws Season Crowd in Woodland Park
A large audience filled Woodland Park last evening to hear the band perform sacred and classic music for an hour. The concert was well received with every selection played in harmony and praised by attendees for the excellent performance and atmosphere of the event.
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Woodland Park
Peach baskets from Lecompton grower
J. H. McCarthy sent a basket of peaches to the Journal office this morning from his fruit farm near Le compton. The peaches are unusually large and good. He notes a small peach crop this year but 100 acres of apples show strong promise for a fine yield.
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J. H. McCarthy
Journal
Lecompton
Mr. McCarthy
Two Deaths On Rhode Island Street In Two Days
Two deaths occurred within one block on Rhode Island street. Charles Cox Sr. of 1129 Rhode Island street, born 1842 in Indiana, died August 20 from paralysis. funeral at 10 this morning, Oak Hill cemetery. Eric Gustav Johnson of 114 Rhode Island street, born May 1, 1922 in Sweden, died yesterday at age advanced. funeral tomorrow at 9 at home, Vinland cemetery. Weather outlook notes unsettled, possible showers, cooler Tuesday.
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Rhode Island Street
Charles Cox, Sr
Indiana
Oak Hill Cemetery
Eric Gustav Johnson
Rhode ‘Island Street
Johnson
Bor
Sweden
Vinland Cemetery
Eastbound freight conductor hurt in Lawrence assault
Two men named Wesley Hynes and Ed Thorpe were caught trying to ride a Kansas City bound east bound freight at Williamstown. Conductor Martin sustained a serious head wound and was hospitalized after the melee. The suspects confessed limited details and were taken to Jefferson county jail before transfer.
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Willaamstown
Kansas City
Topeka
Martin
Union Pacific
Wesley Hynes
Ed Thorpe
Ohio
Lawrence
Jefferson County
Oskaloosa
Keith
Dailey
Lawson
Perry
Williamstown
Hynes
Thorpe
Registration at University to Reach Record 2500
Registrar George Foster reports registration this year may hit 2509 with over a thousand students already planning to attend. Unlike last year there will be no mail registrations, and efforts focus on preparing campus facilities for a large fall return. The campus aims for a record attendance.
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Univertits
George
Foster
Coroner hears little on Bertha Benignus case
At Abilene Kansas coroner's inquest into Bertha Benignus death, Mrs. Benignus described her sleep the night of the murder and woke briefly. Mrs. Brown testified footprints on the roof porch pointed toward the room, described as wet shoe prints. Doctors note no new marks besides blistering on lips. preserved samples from stomach viscera and neck are sealed.
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Abilene
Kan
Charles Benignus
Bertha Benignus
Thomas Brown
Benignus
Fall from porch injures grocer with knee and hip
Mrs. M. E. Pultze, over 50, toppled yesterday from her back porch at 800 New York Street and dislocated both knee and hip. Colored women nearby heard faint cries and found her on the ground. She has run the small grocery at New York and Henry streets for years.
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M. E. Pultze
New York Street
New York and
Henry Street
Land seizure damage funds awaiting distribution by county
County attorney Harley investigates landowner titles for farms condemned for Santa Fe railroad right of way. County treasurer Eddy holds about $16,000 for distribution but cannot yet determine how many farmers share the funds, as all abstracts have been brought in to the attorney.
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Harley
Santa Fe Railroad
Eddy
Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Highlight Kansas City Aug 22
Wheat and corn futures and cash bids listed for Sept Dec May and cash grades. Oats rye and hay prices shown with ranges. Live stock receipts total 17000 cattle and 4000 hogs with price bands. Today and tomorrow a Grand Theater program features reels The End of the Trail The Room of the Secret and A Self Made Hero.
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Kansas City
the Grand
Personal crisis reports show 300 percent rise in insanity last year
A terse report notes a dramatic 300 percent increase in insanity over the previous year, marking a century-spanning rise. The summary focuses on the scale of the increase and its historical context without sensational detail.
Medical expert warns on rising murders and insanity
In New York Aug 22 Dr J H Kellogg asserts murders and personal crisis reports rose sharply in the United States. He links insanity to these trends and urges nationwide, scientifically driven study of chronic diseases through a federal health department to cut deaths and improve public health.
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New York
J. H. Kellogg
United States
India
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R. W. Albert K. Wilson
Charles L. Milton
K. U
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North Lawrence
New York State
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Bright
Dr. Kellogg
Department of Health
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