Storm grips Kansas with sleet and cold across the state
After days of trial the storm arrived bringing winter weather to Kansas. The weather department warned of a lengthy, statewide system with heavy sleet and rain, causing stock suffering and damage. Rivers remained typical, but creeks and fields suffered as farms like Fred Clarke’s saw land loss and shifting ground. Horses suffer without shoeing, and the region braces for further disruption.
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Kansas
Gus Brone
Fred Clarke
Fred
Electric storm explained by trolley wires incident
Residents witnessed a bright ball of fire in the sky thought to be lightning but authorities say the unusual display was caused by trolleys on the street car lines. Delays occurred as sleet affected wire operation, with Henry street line especially uncomfortable in open cars. Closed cars are being rushed to serve West and South Lawrence riders, who filled cars yesterday and today.
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Henry Street
West
South Lawrence
Valuable 1888 half dollar and old coins owner
Loren Taylor of This City owns rare coins including an 1838 half dollar valued by some authorities at about 570 dollars. He plans to contact the Washington treasury to confirm its value while noting other valuable coins in his collection.
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Loren Taylor
Loren
Treastury Department
Washington
Boy seeks overcoat and clothes in harsh weather
Willie McKay, a large fifteen year old boy, is without an overcoat and underclothes in disagreeable weather. Lawrence residents are urged to donate an overcoat and garments to the Rest Room, with excess going to Associated Charities.
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Swithout
Willie McKay
Lawrence
Big All Stands By Simpson in Prohibition Clash
Washington administration defends revenue collector D M Simpson amid Governor Stubbs complaint over Kansas prohibitory law enforcement. Taft treasury letter says Simpson will be asked to explain, while Stubbs demands stricter posting of licenses and arrests of bootleggers.
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Washington
Topeka
Dm. Simpson
Kansas — District
Taft
Stubbs
Secretary of the Treasury
Simpson
Kansas
Brubbe
Jackson
First Annual Fine Arts School Recital and Society Notes
The Fine Arts school held a recital at the downtown studio with performances by Margeret Cameron, Jennie Purdy, Ernest Foote, Gladys Luckan, Patti Hiatt, and others in a varied program. Siena Chi Fraternity held a fall masquerade with burlesque Mimes parodies and a smash design cover. the Music Club hosted Schubert selections. Christian Elements Choir surprised Mrs L. Charlton with a birthday gift. Deming golden wedding open house planned amid Lawrence social events.
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Fine Arts
Arehelia
Chexpe
Margaret Cameron
Jennie Purdy
Wenrin
Foote
Ernest Epl
Wireless
Weeee Eevie
Crittedon
Gladys Luckan
Patti Hiatt
Che Fara Earidier
Bertha Williams
Santhertt _ Grace Waugh
Siena Chi
Sigma Chi
Willie
Pathor
Saipan
S&s
Nellie
Baby
Elekes Memorial services at Lawrence lodge tomorrow
Lawrence Lodge No. 695 B P O E holds its memorial services tomorrow with a program including a Shelley Memorial Address. Participants include Buck Jivens Peak Asher Lurher and Gertrude Messler. Also listed are opening and closing exercises and a benediction by Miss Maude Cook. Church services at German Evangel St Pauls 835 Christ Street with 11 a.m. worship and 1 p.m. Sunday school.
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Lawrence Lodge
Fiks
Buck
Jivens
Miss Peak
Asher
Lurher
Chiplain
Shelley
Eee Abalmats - Bro
A. C
Mitchell Reay
Kipling Gertrude Messler
Maude Cook
St. Paul’s Church
Clinsis Street
C. Bechtold
Sumlay School
Eloir
Fine New Store Erecting in Lawrence by Innes Bullene and Hackman
Innes Bullene and Hackman announce a modern three story department store to replace two current sites in Lawrence. The new 50 by 117 foot building will have a moisture proof basement, passenger and freight elevators, and will be a metropolitan style store serving a growing market as Jones moves into the nearby Peoples Bank building. The firm, also active in Wichita, underscores Lawrence progress and expanded goods lines.
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Lawrence
Hmes, Bullene and Hackwan
Peoples’ Bank
Jones
Tanes
Wichita
Congress Opens as Members Arrive for First Session
Senators and representatives from across the country arrive in Washington for the 51st Congress opening. Both houses will adjourn shortly after noon Monday to honor members who died during the recess, including Senator Johnson of North Dakota and Representatives David A. DeArmond and Francois Ti Lassiter of Virginia. Tuesday will likely begin with reading President Taft's message to Congress before resumed business.
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Washington
Dea
Near
Fae
Johnson
North Dakota
David A. DeArmond
Missouri
Francois Ti Lassiter
Virginia
Taft
Congress
No Street Cars Tomorrow Power Shutdown Announced
No street car service all day tomorrow due to needed machinery changes at the power plant. The shutdown aims to avoid factory disruption and may extend to tomorrow night. The power plant is installing new equipment, with expected completion soon. Business College notes report a recent literacy event with debates on International Arbitration and a student orchestra providing music.
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Street Railway
Fifteenth Annual Glee Club Concert at Fraser Hall
The University Glee Club presents its fifteenth annual fall concert on Tuesday of December 7 in Fraser Hall. The group is billed as the best yet, with listed members including W. B. Heywood, R. A. Campbell, C. A. Dodge, H. J. Conley, J. Marshall, J. Power, and M. J. Kates as pianist, plus a quartet.
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Praser Hall
Glee Club
University
Fraser Hall
W. B. Heywood
Topeka
R. A. Campbell
Hutchinson
L. A. Buxton
Kansas City
C. A. Dodge
H. J. Conley
Oklahoma City
A. M. McAdams
Salina
J.T. Marshall
Concordia
C. M. Brigham
Bellville
R. M Perkins
Lawrence
D. L. Wheelock
J. B. Power
E. M. Forde
Emporia
E. 0. Rhodes
Dodge City
Paul Campbell
M. J. Kates
Newton
W. B. Nleywood
John Power
Daniel L Stanley Dead After typhoid fever nine weeks
Daniel L Stanley died at his Muskogee Oklahoma home on Friday November 26 after a long struggle with typhoid fever. He was admitted to the Jefferson County bar in 1900, served as county attorney and was later a successful lawyer in Muskogee. He married Gertrude Gillaly in 1897 and had a young son. He owned land in Oklahoma and had a life insurance of $1000 with the Woodmen lodge. His career included high political support and a prominent legal practice shaped by years of public service.
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Daniel L. Stanley
West Okmulgee Street
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Jefferson County
Miskogee
W.A. Killey
Nowatn
Lodge of
Woodmen
Oskaloosa
Gertrude Gillaly
Pittsburg Kans Murder Shocked Town
Goldie Ingberg was murdered and robbed at her Pittsburg Kansas home by an unknown assailant who poured carbolic acid, dragged her onto the porch, and stole her diamonds before she died. No clue to the perpetrator, police report. Nearby, Ed Luke was arrested in connection with another murder, while local markets and weather notes follow.
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Pittsburg
Goldie Ingberg
Pittshuns
Kans
Guldiep Ingberg
William Bork
Hild
Smelter Avenue
Miss Ingberg
Kansas City Visitors and Local Residents Snapshot
Towsley of Chicago and Cocking in Kansas City highlight a day of city arrivals. Dal il of Kutesk in Kan sas and Georgia Brown also travel through Kansas City. Lawrence passengers JW Robertson and Will Gorrill join the city visit. Garment high school principal George Hiatt attended a Thespian play, while Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield of Kansas City visit local residents. C R Gribble and family plan a move to Manton Canada. Mrs Untz visits from Kansas City with her daughter Miss Jeanette at the university. Phi Delt dance attendees include Miss Henrietta Alexander Miss Alice Willard and Miss Marguerite Parkinson.
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Tommy Johnson
Kansas Univer
Georgia Brown
Wy Lawrence
Maryjiel Culp
Miss Culp
Buck Wilkins
Nan Freeman
Tommy
Tove
Tommy d Johinson
Charles Dolde
Pete Curren
Daniel Newenger
Father
Solon’ Emery
Bill
Jeanette Latz
Kansas City
Miss Latz
Milly Selfridge
Marguerite Stoné
Selfridge
Bess Yeator
Alice Newton
Nell Carraher
Beatrice Neumiller
Margaret Fort
Martha Bartell
Wiliam Fishman
Jubabie
Bunny
Cole
Andrew van Eman
Charles Woodbury
Carl Cannon
Everett Brummage
Arthur Seddon
George Hiatt
Garmnete High School
William Mansfield
Gordon Gibb
C. R. Gribble
Manton
Canadas
Untz
Jeanitte
University
Henrietta Alexander
Alice Willard
Marguerite Parkinson
Debs to Speak in Lawrence and Baldwin Dates
Eugene V. Debs the leading American socialist will lecture in Baldwin on December 18 and in Lawrence that evening at Fraternal Aid Hall. The announcement notes Debs as a prominent socialist drawing public attention to his Lawrence visit.
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Eugene V. Debs
United States
Lawrence
Satuday
Fraternal Aid Hall
Baldwin
Debs
Muuel
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Cripphy Creek
North Lawrence
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Martha. Weatherby
Power
Place House Barn
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Rogers Bros
Jeweler
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Wolf’s Book Store
C. Seewir
Kuruak Brass
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Saas Fm
Ed Luke
Luke
Kuhne
Brown
Rouhne
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Kentucky Street
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Smith’s
Hoadley
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