Lawrence Bankers and Octogenarians in Kansas Town
In Lawrence Kansas prominent octogenarians and centenarians are highlighted amid town life. The piece notes bankers like Gordon-Grovenor and Jacob House remaining active into old age, with others such as L Bulene and F J Keke still leading businesses. It references local banks, the Merchants National Bank and Waltkins National Bank, and mentions aging notables shaping Lawrence society. The column also touches on military life, Good Roads plans, and public health efforts including antidor cholera serum usage.
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Lawrence
Eighty Ark
Ava
L. Bullene
Kansas
Henry Tisdale
Gordon-Grovenor
Merchants' National Bank
Jacob House
Ness
Waltkins National Bank
F. J. Keke
Lore
Ketels
Merchants Athletic Association
Mumber
State veterinary board to examine horse disease
State Livestock Sanitary Commissioner J. E. Mercer and a six member veterinary panel left for western Kansas to probe a mysterious equine illness killing hundreds. The team will visit multiple afflicted districts including Ottawa, Wellington, and Cimarron to gather facts and coordinate a statewide investigation.
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State Veterinary Board
Topeka
J. E. Mercer
Sir
Mercer
Ottawa
B.A. Rob Faso
A. A. Shpler
Wellington
Wille Tel
Winter's Coming in A Gardener's Lament by Adams
A 1912 prose piece frames a rural farmer resisting debate on creed and politics. The narrator cites winter, hay, beans, and prunes as priorities while criticizing idle talk. He recalls decades of toil, bacon, and self reliance, ending with the author’s copyright statement.
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Fannie
Efforts to Contain Horse Disease Sweep Dodge City
Mr Mercer details blind searches for the disease cause as federal aid stalls. Veterinarians urge farmers to move herds off pastures to weed-free lots. some horses die despite changes. He cites uncertain epidemics elsewhere, says the spread could devastate farmers who rely on horses, with Lane county reporting sixty five deaths in a day and estimates ranging from fifteen to six thousand nationwide.
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Dodge City
Mercer
Pat Abbat
Jie
Lane County
Oklahoma Delegate Accuses GOP Of Double Crossing
Oklahoma City report notes Robert Galbreath claims he was double crossed as national committee seats were reassigned. He denounces Oklahoma delegates for arranging ahead of the next convention, leaving him with little input and alleging bias in the seating process.
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Oklahoma City
Robert Galbreath
Oklahoma
Calbreath
Wold
Oklalen
Chicago Strike Fear Ends Inched by Wage Agreement
Chicago August reports a potential street car strike averted as union officers and employers reach a wage scale. The proposal, nearly the same as the rejected joint committee plan, includes broader raises for motormen conductors and car repairers and will be submitted to the employers of elevated lines for approval before taking effect.
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Chicago
Wife defends hair pulling in Milwaukee divorce case
In Milwaukee a wife Sper Alice Schoenrock defends her alleged hair pulling of Naval Officer Lieut Edward Schoenrock arguing a wife may punish her husband for flirting. She claims the act was justified and seeks to remain with her in law and with his family while authorities examine the case.
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Milhwaukee
Wis
Andller
Alice Schoenierk
Edward Schoenrock
Great Lak
Lake Bal
Erious
Schoenrock
Cate
Milwaukee
Charves
Black self defense incident at Ripley ends in jail
Aug 30 report recalls a public safety clash where Black residents fled after Marshal William Farris was attacked by Spitley Thomas of Oklahoma City. Thomas fired on by the crowd and captured. taken to Payne County jail in Stillwater. feared dead before revival. Nearby notes describe community events and school updates in Pleasant Grove, Twin Momal, and surrounding areas with small social items and local travel.
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Ripley
William Farris
Spitley Thomas
Oklahoma City
Fey
Fagris
Thomas
Payne County
Stillwater
Chairman M'Combs Very Ill in New York
William F. McCombs, long-time Democratic campaign manager for Wilson, is seriously ill from what doctors report as possible poisoning. He may be unable to resume active work for four to five weeks, with A. Mitchell Palmer or other leaders stepping in. Governor Wilson and party leaders express concern for his recovery and avoid political contact during illness.
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Pleasant Grove
Raymond
Badsky
Daughtery
R. C. Puckett
Nebraska
Lowa
Agous
Roy
Anderson
Stubblefield
New York
William F. McCombs
Woodrow Wilson
Tushing
I. I
McCombs
Soie P
McComb
William Gi
Allen
McAdoo
Wilson
Taft Explains Vetoes At Ohio State Fair
President Taft addressed a large crowd of farmers at the state fair grounds in Columbus explaining his use of veto power. He said he acted when he believed it right and that the President should veto legislation Congress enacts only when justified. The speech framed the veto as a safeguard of proper policy.
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Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Congress
Reform rhetoric cited amid chafing arrest report
Fragmentary text shows a speaker railing at early reforms while noting the arrest of Mrsity ulinc Beers. The piece hints at a debate over immediate versus gradual change within a reformist context. Names and specifics are incomplete due to damaged OCR.
Australian baby bonus plan sparks political debate
The Federal Labor Government details a baby bonus plan promising subsidies to needy mothers on birth registration. Critics call it a bribe to Women, while Labour leaders defend aid for life with a poor husband. Liberals hint at state funds for widows with children and safeguards against fraud. The Australian tax implications loom over Labour's social support proposals.
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Melbourne
Aig
Labor
Bo“Pyats
Australia
Labor Party
Deakin
Labore Istis
T “Ian Liberal League
Lloyd-George
Illinois Farmers Unite Organize to Prevent Floods in Mississippi Valley
A report from Champaign shows Illinois farmers forming a united front to push Congress for flood prevention funding in the Mississippi Valley. The meeting, attended by State Senator Juul, Robert T. Ranedolph, secretary of the Illinois River and Lakes Commission, and G. H. Masveil, urged vigorous state and federal action to secure millions for levee and flood-control projects.
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Mississippi Valley
Congress
Ee Ted
Juul
Robert T Ranedulph
Iinniy Riode and’ Lakes' Commission
Aut
G. H L. Masveil
Hen Mothers Four Kittens Denied Children of Her Own
A hen in this city adopted four kittens after being refused to raise her own chick brood. She incubated and cared for the kittens, staying with them at night and protecting them during the day. The story notes the hen’s maternal behavior resembles that of a mother hen with her chicks.
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Pernussian
Amd
Tulsa Officials Ordered Excess Payment Over Auto Fire Wagon
Critics charge Tulsa city officials paid 3000 too much for an auto fire wagon engine under a tied bid agreement. The dispute flags possible graft and questions the city’s procurement practices amid the August notice.
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Tulsa
Cammisstes
Committee to Oversee Oil and Gas Doctrine Debate
A committee formed to supervise oil and gas doctrine discussions includes key figures Ben Rieel and Dan J. Davis, with wider involvement from the Oil and Gas doctrinal group. The panel aims to coordinate policy review and ensure stakeholder engagement across departments.
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Ben Rieel
Dan J. Davisdealer
English floods swamp farms and halt services across eastern England
The article describes a severe flood situation in England with six inches of rain, isolating Norwich and suspending rail links between London, Norwich, and Cromer. East counties including Lincolnshire and Suffolk face widespread crop destruction and flooded camps at Aldershot, Salisbury Plain, and Swaitheam, forcing resident relocations and threatening summer maneuvers.
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London
England
Norwich
Wensum
Cromat
Trolk Isa
Lincolnshire
Suffolk
Othe
Aldershot
Sbury Plain
Swaitham
Welfare Work Plans Discussed by State League Leader
Dr Theo of the Public Welfare League met with Teague and local leaders in Lawrence yesterday to map next year’s welfare efforts. The group plans five campaigns this winter and aims to bring in experts soon. Mrs G Brady serves as president of the local chapter.
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Theo
Public Welfare League of
Lawrence
Priinnine
Mys. G
Brady
Thirteenth Cavalry at Haskell in Friday Game
The Thirteenth Cavalry team the Red Men played the Ubskell Tridians at Haskell this afternoon. The Tridians lost the game by a 3 to 0 score as the soldiers dominated early and sealed the victory. Brothaml Seay led the opposing squad with strong defense and scoring efforts.
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Thirteenth Cavalry
Red
Ubskell
Haskell
Cave Aly
Brothaml Seay
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