Harriman Mystery Hints At Sensual Event On Porch
Eyewitnesses at Harriman home in Arden report several men saw Edward Harriman on the sunlit porch amid rumors of a surgical operation or physician consultation. Family denies doctors arrived and says no procedure is planned. Schiff visited, denying Harriman’s condition requires surgery as scrutiny over estate activities grows.
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Arden
Edward HL Larriian
Othe Harriman
Europe
Cline
Cleveland
Harriman
Jacob Schiff
New York
Schiff
Change At Postoffice Ends Afternoon Mail Window
A city post office will stop distributing mail at the window from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. after August 28. The general delivery window remains open at normal hours. The measure, supported by post office staff, cites low mail volume and labor costs during the busy late afternoon period. officers report daily counts showing few letters handed out while many people seek mail at that window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trvis
Will
Postance
Mise Miste
Sted
Springfield Likely To House New $100000 Knights Home
Springfield seems the probable site for the Knights of Pythias new $100,000 home as the locating committee from Stute Knights of Pythias weighs options and plans a decision this afternoon. Charles Smith, who died August 25 in Chicago, will be buried in Lawrence after arriving tomorrow noon. he was born in Howard County Missouri in 1871 and lived in Chicago for years. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2:30 in the North Lawrence Methodist church with interment at Maple Grove Cemetery. The Epworth League of the North Lawrence Methodist Episcopal church hosted a watermelon social at Ride Island last night drawing a large crowd.
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Morey Stock Company
Lawrence
Knights of Pythias
Springfield
Kansas City
Stute
Charles Smith
Chicago
Lawrence T Amorrow
Smith
Howard County
Methodist Church
North Lawrence
Maple Grove
Epworth League of Te Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles
KU Marching Band Seeks Funds For Instrument Fund
A Kansas University marching band leader announces plans to raise money for a instrument fund. He has sent cornet and we amp parts to Carl Lutfnen in Kansas City and expects to start subscriptions as soon as enough players arrive. The drive aims to support the KU band as the football season approaches.
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Carl Lutfnen
Kansas City
Exper
Ko U
Yale
Wright
Varigas
Mr. Wricht
Rainy day crowds enjoy early ball games and fair exhibits
The event at Kanwaea featured a rainy morning crowd cheering ball games while farmers tended ground preparations. J L Brady and J B Wile gave speeches. Mrs Fane Fievk displayed veretalles and fruit with her pardsen. Several locals and visitors were noted in attendance and travel.
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Kanwaea
Stull
J. L. Brady
J.B. Wile
Fane Fiviek
Pardsen
J. HL Topping
Aan Topping
Colorado
Cloyd Smith
Abilene
James Fitzpatrick
Kate Greenlees
Clara Hanselman
Will Brass
Smith
California
Generator Arrival Hailed for Lawrence Transit Revival
Word spreads that a new generator shipped for Lawrence will arrive Monday. The event sparks hope that streetcar service can resume by fair week, ending a period of service disruption. Card of Thanks from Frank Smith and brothers expresses gratitude for support during their mother Cynthia Smith's illness and death. Lea Nutle files for divorce alleging cruelty. Henry Asher resumes duties as court clerk after a week ill. F Brooks travels to Kansas City to review South Lawrence improvement plans. Oh Regret will never be able to head off indiscretion. Trys Journal Want Aa.
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Lawrence
Moadtay
Curtiss Wins International Cup At Rheims Flight Meet
American aviator Glenn H. Curtiss won the Gordon Bennett trophy event, flying 12.4 miles in two laps totaling 12.4 miles with a record time near 15 minutes. Bleriot and Lefebvre also competed, while Latham did not start. The prize includes 33,000 to the aviator, and the cup goes to the winning club.
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Rheims
Glenn
H. Curtiss
American Aeroplanist
Curtiss
Bleriot
Sul
Latham
Eveonde
Blerioit
Cart
Lefebvre
Ibe d Tonee
Fair Committee Plans Lawrence Fair Opening and Water Supply
The Douglas County Fair association executive committee met to appoint the Lawrence Merchants' association to lead the opening day at the street railway. They discussed lighting the grounds, arranging baseball games, and furnishing free exhibit tests for merchants. A plan to bring water to the fair grounds via an underground or surface supply was proposed along with potential local funding. The committee will meet Tuesdays and Fridays in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Fair Association and Agricultural Society
Lawrence Merchants’ Association
Lower
Uuwreigne City
Zeppelin Airship Delayed by Broken Propeller
Berlin reports the Zeppelin airship slowed to a crawl with a broken propeller as it travels from Friedrichshafen to Berlin. Crowds waited anxiously as the craft neared nightfall with no confirmation of arrival, while unrelated local notes and banal humor fill other columns.
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Berlin
Zeppelin
Nuremburg
Friedrichshafen
HELP THE BABY INCUBATOR FUNDRAISER MORA COUNTY
The drive to aid the incubator baby Tuad raises over 300 with expectations to reach 1000 before completion. Lawrence residents show sympathy similar to Topeka, as Mrs Barclay fights relentlessly against a threatening antagonist. Subscriptions can be made to Mr Mare at the Merchants and Funk stores in Topeka, with efforts including selling a baby tire for 10 cents to bolster funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka
Frig
Barclay
Mare
NOT SEVERE ENOUGH the mentatear pavy kidnapping case
The article recalls a multi stage kidnapping saga linked to Mrs Bar clay and Joe Clexk rey, with arrests, alleged threats, and strong penalties discussed. It cites Governor Stubbs and Lieutenant Governor references, notes prior attempts at Sedan and Fopeka, and outlines Missouri law on kidnapping and penalties including five to ten years.
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Rasa
Sedan
Fopeka
Joe Clexkrey
Harel
Uhuse Gu
Stubbs
Marian Cleaks
Tievernent
Missouri
Abex
Tebu Gentry
Shensee County
Yortral
Cme
Westidet
Earth Elite
Eitre
Fragmented Readings of a Chaotic Page Event
A garbled clipping describes a violent act including a self harm line and a confrontation involving a society. It references Oklahoma, British Columbia, and scattered phrases about theft, purses, and a chase. The text is incoherent with no clear chronology or verifiable names.
Shale Gas Prospect in Dodge City Explored
A Dodge City report outlines tests and expert input on shale oil gas prospects nearby. Dr Mab Tong and Dr Milton note shale heated distills gas. Vanium Pritchard pressures formation of a cooperative. Haworth questions commercial viability and sourcing, while Kansas shale eyes potential leases and future plants.
Insurance Firms Hint at Legal Challenge to Rates
New York August 25 The insurance companies and state eyes contemplate legal action in response to a mandatory rate order from the insurance commissioner. They acknowledge possible savings from a schedule feature but insist the main issue is a longer determining process. The regime lists numerous impaired classes under their preferred farm protections and similar terms.
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New York
Paeki
Noof
E. E. Brown Home Agent for Returned Nae Linwre
Fragmented OCR text mentions Chancellor Strong and a plan to join somewhere next week. References Estes Park and a Law related family event. Details are unclear due to garbled wording but indicates a civic or educational context with names like Mitchell and Chan.
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Essex Dark
Mitchell
Ita
Chan- Sire Ab Strofessor HL
Pany
Chancellor Strong
Estes Park
In Doubt Acting Governor Gaeltch Weighs Decision
In Jefferson City report from August 25 notes Acting Governor Gaeltch is undecided on when his ruling will come. Kansas requisitions for return of kidnapped persons remain under advisement. No explicit cause of delay given as officials consider the case.
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Gaeltch
Jefferson City
Wewerner Gaeltch
Kansas
A.w. Gentry
Bleakley
England to spend ten million on air defense plan
A British expert reports rapid German progress in aerial supremacy and urges immediate imperial defense reforms. The government plans a special class of technically trained aviators to form a new air department within the army, arguing for faster adoption of airships and aviation as essential warfare instruments.
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England
Germany
Lordey
Britain
Haldandine
Preas
Wilbur Wright
France
Two Large Plants Sold to Oklahoma City Interests
Aug 28 report states a textile manufacturing establishment and spinning mill in Lasvton Offa have been purchased by Oklahoma City interests. The deal was approved after a trade census and shows loyalty from south forces. Weather today is cloudy and cool.
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Lasvton
Offa
Wal
Laueen
Baud
Oklahoma City
Markets by Wire Grain and Livestock Prices Aug 28
Kaneas Cay reports wheat prices around 7. Drew and Hay-Choice Timothy at 10.50 to 11. Prairie hay 7.75. Butter 27e per pound creamery. Eggs 2.50 per dozen. Native steers listed near 15,000 dollars with heifers around 7.25. Chicago Markets note beef steers and feeders at several dollars. A noted quip on sympathy for a wife who cuts hair.
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Kaneas Cay
Drew
Fine stock and utility figures from Kansas trip
A garbled report describes C. E. Sutton seeds, cattle and sheep sent to Ottawa and Wichita, with plans to attend the Royal Stock Show in Kansas City. Mentions George, Nashville authorities, and an electric utility venture by Missouri and Kansas telecommunication entities.
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C. E. Sutton
Ottawa
Pris Corcus
Kanand
Ottawta
Sippel
Wichita
Denver
Y Poten
Cher
Ribona City
Son
Kansas
Cis
Hota
Transfer Team in Runaway at Yas 4 Street
Yesterday afternoon a transfer team engine to Lawrence paway. The horses bolted in front of a house on Yas 4 Street as they started strong. They reached the car earlier, caused chaos, and ran down the hall at full speed. In turning, the wheel was upset, bending the gate and causing breakage. The horses were uninjured. the driver, whose name is unclear, was in the best crates and does not know what scared him.
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Lawrence
Frente
Yas 4 Street
Dnl
Rotire Wien
Setnie
Desertions Roil McKees Rocks Labor District
Reports describe wholesale desertions of men at McKees Rocks Pennsylvania amid labor unrest. Workers accuse management of confinement and alleged brutality inside the Dressel Livestock Company plant, triggering clashes between strikers and sympathizers.
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McKees Rocks
Anishise
Dressel Livel Ser Company
Sets
WNI
Stattes
Renault Car Ahead in Four Hour Race Collision
Renault car leads after a four hour endurance event on a track circuit with several crashes and laps recorded. The field trails as drivers battle difficult conditions and a dramatic sequence of tumbles distracts from the main race pacing. There is confusion over track location and official timing due to damaged OCR text.
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Serdrome
Winier Wits
Fatal Explosion Kills Two Men in Missouri
Two men died and a third was injured in a boiler explosion at a facility in Orahase Missouri. The blast occurred during maintenance work when boiler components failed. Authorities describe a chaotic scene with multiple victims and unclear cause pending investigation. The incident disrupts nearby routines as officials secure the site and begin casualty reporting.
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Orahase
Carsete
Br. Higgins
Market Recoils From Hariman Rumors Cause Opening Scare
Rumors about Hariman health triggered an irregular market opening with Union Pacific sliding six points and New York listed shares showing volatility. By session end the market improved, buoyed by buying in Union Pacific and confidence in broader indices, while Southern Pacific and Reading also moved, amid overall selling in sympathy with earlier fears.
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New York
Aus
Harriman
Southern Pacifc
Union Painte
Masons Plan $10,000 Temple Project in Lawrence
The Masons of Lawrence met at their new property the old Methodist Opportunity to inspect plans for a new building costing about $10,000. A committee reported on design and cost, envisioning a structure with meeting rooms, parlors, and banquet hall plus stores and offices.
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Lawrence
Art. Wood
Ko HL Varnum
Geo
Kekewind
MG. Manley
Sneretti
Banger Halle AL
Lynne . Mire
Wa Steiniieh
Wm. BR Ter
Carl A. Gamber
Drouth Broken by Fine Rain Across the County
Reported showers began this afternoon ending a long drought. Farmers noted corn stands improved up to 160 percent, with some field damage but rain expected to revive crops. Street observers seemed pleased as relief weather spread from Nebraska to local areas. meteorologists forecast more showers.
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Drouth
For Rent Listings and Help Wanted Fragments
A messy OCR page lists rental ads and help wanted notes. Items include furnished rooms near the University, rooms in a Westside house, unlisted lost papers, a farm search in Bo area, day labor offers, and vacant lots on Bank Street with shade trees as new South Lawrence buildings rise. Some entries note Bell or home phones and specific addresses.
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Bank Street
Wosford
Uh End
South Lawrence
B. F. Smith
Bell Phone 1865
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Baldwin
Ledger
Greene
Mrs
W. F. March
Merchants Bank
Duyar
M Bleakley
Murch
Cade
Barteldes Seed Company
S.j Sandl
Barteldes Company
Guirden
Ite Pienic
K. U
George Wright
Smith’s News Depot
Cynthia Smith
Frank
Win. W. Yocum
Lea Y Nutle
Kenry Asher
F. Brooks
Kansas, City
Trys Journal
Prizsl
Omaha
N. Aug
Sadie Hopper
OW. B. Millard
Geerge Gill
Jeru
John
Vie Binder Society
Cork
Ff Strows
British Columbia
Quaderma
Cas
Dodge City
Ehocarth
Berm
Nm Honad
GB. Reeves
Dodge
Mabtong
Miltan
Dodge Ciy
Vanium Pritchard
Dodge Cis
Haworth
Nin
Pat
United States
Chistilleral
Hin
Tke
Stasen
E. E. Brown
Lawton
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Davee
W. FL Maren
Vuesterday Treinsett
Ceoriy
Far East
Naelville
Eda
Ohio
Omar vi
Haishites
George States
Salina
Vringie Aini Maddiett
Une Severyony
LA Repis
Per Fuut
Renault
Maines
Les Meines
Vaintess
Benaison
Wiedemanos
Union Pacific
Hater
St. Hone
Io Ad Bell Phone
Hretieye
Lamaber
Bo Faa
Care Journal
Daly
Ta House
Ilford
I F. Smith
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