Progressives Gather as Perkins Heads Party Conference
A Progressive Party meeting in Chicago discusses future strategy with Lt Col. Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson attendees. Key figures like CHOW and Perkins of New York weigh party unity and presidential prospects amid conflicting state results and calls for a cohesive national committee direction.
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Progressive Party
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Cour WY Perkins
New York
Chia
Calne Roosevelt
Sivingy
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Ee Jeseye
aMuessae
Theidore Roosevelti
Hiram Juhnson
Californine
Vine
Avin Treseat
Victor Miantaek
Caiford
Pinchot
Seton Clapp
James BR. Gartiel
Routing the Germans Metrograd Too
Government orders central control of expenditures and receipts for German, Austrian, and Turkish interests in Russia. It bans payments and transfers to German and allied subjects abroad without finance minister authorization and targets payments to subjects holding business or real estate outside Russia through local channels.
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Russia
HAA
Austria-divisary
Germany
Sastrii-Tiagats
Turkey
Ferguson Arraigned In Attempted Killings Case
Ferguson Arraigned On alleged assault with intent to kill. Parsuson, resting yesterday, appeared before Judge Wilson. Preliminary hearing scheduled for next Monday. Bond set at $5000 with travel restrictions.
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sSeoan Parsuson
Dade Wilson
Bond
Perensoy Huis Vaile
Demurrage Discussion Stirs Kansas City Freight Trade
Local commission men oppose the Union Pacific rate scheme. The debate centers on dockage charges and demurrage in shipments like pork products. Notables including Fab, Banirygariner of Kansas City observed the meeting and questioned the proposed tariffs.
Colorado Officials Halt Major Theft Despite Guard Arrest
A guard and thief were arrested as troops patrolled the Ennis strike district while $12,000 in money and a $4,800 cash haul were seized. The cash reportedly moved from First National Bank of Pueblo to Wallenhet Howard accounts, with post office theft ties noted.
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Isenburg
Bert T
Tropp Fy Pith Cavalry
Iord
First Nate Bank
Pueblo
First National Bank
Wallénhet
Howard
United States
En Strike
President Wilson Intercedes for British Navy Prisoners
Washington reports that President Wilson personally interceded on behalf of Admiral Chemigh Aimbaissidor Girard and freed British navy prisoners held in Germany. The action followed representations from the president and affected several military detainees in German custody.
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Wilson
Washington
Wilson Chemigh Aimbaissidor Girard
Germany
Admin Neotd
Water Supply Expansion Planned by Lawrence Water Co
Lawrence Water Company moves to boost well output by completing recently dug wells and adding six inch pipes to the bottom. New accessory pipes aim to double water production and allow more iron to settle out, starting improvements to the local water system.
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He Lawrence Water Company
Wilkoat
Hhis
Cha Reever OW
Mitchell
Hold Football Smoker Set For December Hall Event
The annual football smoker honoring football team members will be held in the F A U Hall on Wednesday evening December 9. A special program is planned with the ball presented to those earning it by Uncle Jimmy Green. Speeches from Chancellor Strong Coaches Wheaton Jond McCarry and Weidlein. Hamilton, last year’s captain Betwiler, and the new captain elect will be announced at the banquet the night before.
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Jimmy" Green
Strong
Refused Coal Load on German Steamship Mera in Montevideo
Port authorities blocked the German steamship Mera from loading coal beyond bunkers capacity in Montevideo. Officials alleged the crew attempted to siphon fuel through brokers into the ship, prompting the seizure of the supply.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Mepa
Revenue stamps reach a few banking institutions
A small number of revenue stamps have been distributed to some banks in town while most institutions report limited or no stock. The government cannot extend supply to meet demand, though W. O. Marelo of the Merchants Bank sent in an order and received stamps on Monday morning, with several banks similarly receiving shipments.
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W. OF. Marelo
Merchants Bank
Fruit Growers Meet at 48th State Horticultural Society
Three day convention opens in Topeka with the 48th annual session at the state house. Unusual recognition given to fruit grower wives as three women are slated to speak. Mrs. J C Sumner of Wathena shares experiences in growing and managing small parent units on Kansas soil.
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Topeka
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Fruis
Prom’ Alinos
Au Ransis
State House
J.C. Sumner
Wathena
Kansas
Pioneering Resident Dies in Wellington
Mrs Johan TD Share aged 63 a longtime resident of Wellington died at her home. She traveled with her husband on the first Santa Fe train to reach Wellington in 1875. Funeral details were not announced.
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Kan
Mirs
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Share
Conference on Neutrality by Twenty-One American Republics
Washington reports a Pan American Union meeting where twenty one republics will discuss preserving neutrality in the western hemisphere. Secretary Bryan will attend to exchange views on protecting neutral waters, with talks covering wireless and colonial questions amid tensions with belligerents.
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D.C
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Panemoerican Union
Ameriogy
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Dory
Urag
Amd Colina
Oil prospecting plans emerge in Douglas county
Men interested in oil organize to explore along Wakartsa south and east of Lawrence. They expect easily found oil deposits and aim to develop resources with leases already held by others in nearby counties, while awaiting final organization and potential expert guidance for future drilling.
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Douglas County
Wakartsa
Liawrence
Poughis
Ail Contantes
Nenear
Ri Nenr
Jem
Prosperta
Tmal
Berlin Makes Claims In Argonne Forest Battles
Berlin reports an Imperial regiment led by Mimperor Willis repelling Western Allied advances in the Argonne forest. The battlegrounds yielded about 500 enemy prisoners and captures at Kut, with the eastern army taking over 500 prisoners in engagements at Wlawek and Lechess during late October and early November.
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London
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Argonne Forest
Mimperor Willis
Argonne
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Lombers
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Wlawek
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Kodz
Weather notes from Kansas midweek update
Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with little change in temperature. Forecaster Welty notes mild conditions, quiet winds, and only minor shifts in the near term.
Un Mexicais liquor ring felons face fines
NEX'GANS FOUND GUILTY. Pedro Hermandex Fourie and Solis were found guilty and fined $100 each. The court noted the pair had long been active in illicit liquor sales, with officers watching multiple locations as authorities pursue more arrests.
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Hermandex
Fourie Gantt
Wris
Danis Solis
Jas
Solis
Maejie
Dudge Athach
Lawrence Club Aims to Build Finest State Golf Links
The Lawrence club plans to complete house improvements and finish the links this winter to attract state meets. Weather and rations affect work but experts say the grounds will be among the best in the state, drawing participants for upcoming golf events.
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Lawrence Club
Dar
Ibis
Holland Urges Peace to End Marepesa War
Dr Henry Van Dyne, envoy to the Netherlands, reports to Secretary Virgan that Queen Wilhelmina and the Dutch people desire an early end to the Marepesa war. Van Dyke denies a published claim he carried letters from the queen. He says his dispatch summarized popular wishes and European conditions.
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Mainister
Netherlands
Bark Trou
Pat Nmimonthis
Teave
Virgan
Wilhelmina
Holland
van Dyke
Praée
Dink
Evan
Europe
Chen
Visit May Mean Peace In Talks At White House
Officials expect a statement on Henry Van Dyke’s trip to America after a Wednesday meeting at the White House with President Wilson. Rumors say Van Dyke may carry a message from Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands seeking renewed mediation in the European war. The White House and State Department have kept the purpose secret.
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Washington
White House
Henry van Dyke
United States
Netherlands
van Dyke
Amerie
Wilhelmina
Holland
Wilson
Interurban Line From Bonner Springs to Lawrence Underway
Plans for the Bonner Springs to Lawrence interurban line advance as contracts for grading are issued. Officials aim to start work soon with crews from Lawrence already hired for the grading season. A tilt toward either the Eadaen or another route remains undecided by authorities.
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Snowbound Near Volcano Observing Mauna Loa Eruption
Massachusetts professor Daggar and the Hawaii volcano observatory team tracked Mauna Loa’s eruption from Mokuweaweo summit before a snowstorm trapped Daggar. He narrowly escaped, recounting whirling snow, ash, and lava while the summit crater emitted vast lava flows.
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Ali V.cleano Holuse
Death of John Brown Revered by Many for Liberty Cause
Readers reflect on the 1859 Harper's Ferry raid figure John Brown, the noted abolitionist whose controversial actions sparked fierce debate. Opinions vary, with some calling him a liberator of mankind while others condemn his violent methods.
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Red Line painting plan discussed by Kansas to Denver corridor group
The article describes a plan to fund painting and marking the Red Line from Kansas to Denver. It notes the Garda basketball team backing the project as champions of its state portion and arranging meetings with neighboring towns to gain support. Delegates from Chicago and local representatives visited Topeka to assess feasibility.
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Blue Book
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Plainviley
J. F. Davidson
Glasco
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Topeka
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Cromer
Call Basketball Men Prep for Ten Man Squad
Captain Taylor leads a push to form a ten man basketball squad as prospects vie for spots. Woodard, Laslett, Shari Lopher, Lastest, Cress Winey, Huetes, Drape Glamn, Ber villa, Mason, Lawman and Meton Nell are named as hopefuls with Woodard sidelined early by a knee bruise from football.
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Ghowert
Laslett
Wellen
Cress Winey
Huetes
Drape Glamn
Bertvilla
Mason
Lawman
Metonnell
Titanic Passenger Sues in U S District Court Over Losses
Judge denies Fredrick Seward application to file suit for damages from the Titanic disaster. The case seeks relief for loss of effects amid prior federal rulings limiting owners’ liability and preventing further collection actions by litigants.
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Judsend
Fredrick Seward
Huh
Farmers Institute Held in Lawrence
Lawrence hosts the Douglas County Farmers Institute with experts from the State Agricultural College. The program includes speeches on practical farming topics, a boys corn contest with prizes, and exhibits on feeding, poultry, dairy, bee production, and farm income strategies. Sessions run December 10 and 27 with participation invited from farmers.
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Horean
Stile Agrulturval College
Copmitttee
C. Eversole
Fred
Nanle
Shomvand
Ass. Neale
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Harvey
University funding cloud delays yearlong term plan
Exact university appropriation figures for the next two years are unknown until late spring. A proposed shift to a twelve month, four semester system would require at least £20,000 more in the budget and board approval. Without funds, plans for a new term cannot proceed, and departmental reorganization would take time. The University of Chicago and Todiana are operating the plant successfully.
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T Wold
Board of Administration
University of Chicago
Todiana
Kansas Rate Hearing Divides Railways Into Three Groups
In Topeka Kansas a Public Utilities Commission hearing heard M L Castle of Wichita propose three groups A B and C to classify railroads by volume of business. He urged rates reflect railway business volume during the rate deliberations.
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Public Utilities
Convision
M. L. Castle
Wichita
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