Metcalf of Kansas Contends for War Secretary Post
Washington December 5 President-elect Taft will be quietly sounded on cabinet picks after arrival. Kansan Col Wilder Metcalf, hero of the Philippine War, is urged by Kansan supporters for secretary of war if Senator Long or Congressman Scott are not chosen for other slots.
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Governor-elect Stubbs departs for Washington DC today
Governor-elect W. R. Stubbs left for Washington DC this morning. River in Pine Bluff Arkansas showing a falling level after a disaster that caused about 250 thousand dollars in property loss and an estimated 1.0 million dollars in damage to adjacent property.
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Rear Admiral Coghlan Dies Suddenly in New Rochelle
New York reports Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan is dead at his home in New Rochelle after a brief illness. He commanded Dutch and American naval forces from 1902 to 1907 and was preparing to move into a new residence when the death occurred.
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Widow Seeks Pension Aid for Kansas City Mayor Cobb
Washington December 5 Kansas congressmen especially Senator Long and Representative Scott have been urged to push a private pension bill for the widow of Stephen A Cobb of Kansas City Kansas Cobb who moved to Wyandotte in 1858 and served with distinction in the Civil War later becoming mayor of Wyandotte in 1862 and 1903 and holding state senate and U S representative duties.
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Druggists Win Mandamus Over Oklahoma Agency
District Judge A I Huston sustained a writ of mandamus for Alexander Drug Co to compel State Superintendent Lozier to keep the state agency system operating in towns of 2000 population or more and maintain Guthrie headquarters. The ruling also bars Governor Huskell's proclamation declaring the agency closed, enforcing the agency's reopening.
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Unemployment, Skating, and Naval Demonstration Highlight News
Washington reports over seven million in Britain endure unemployment while industrial unions gain momentum. In Lawrence Massachusetts a blaze demolishes a building amid new office setups and typewriter additions. Dutch cruisers Gelderland and Friesland conduct a coast cruise deemed a naval demonstration with no formal wartime notice given.
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Army of 8000 marches into Port au Prince
Port au Prince reports an orderly entry by a revolutionary army of 8,000 men led by General Antoine Simon. The crowd gave an ovation and the soldiers are maintaining discipline as they enter the city this morning.
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Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Kansas City Dec 3
Wheat prices shift with Dec and May contracts as buyers press for cash and futures amid a busy photo studio note. Livestock receipts rise with cattle at 7 to 8 dollars and hogs around 5.50, while a new shorthand class at Lawrence Business College signals education gains alongside market fluctuations and local notices.
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Lawrence
Metcalf for Cabinet Portfolio Candidate Discussed
The Kansas delegation is pushing General Metcalf for a cabinet post, with promises of the War Department portfolio. His familiarity with the office is cited, and the matter has been under serious discussion though no final decision is known.
Topeka Plans Elaborate Inaugural for Governor Stubbs
Topeka prepares elaborate inaugural ceremonies for Governor-elect W. K. Stubbs on January 10. Plans call for an auditorium ceremony conducted by Topeka citizens, a state House rotunda reception with a stringed orchestra, and a large turnout from outside towns to mark the occasion.
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Kansas
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To‘poke
Washington
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Break Her Testimony in Davis Murder Trial Deferred
In Omaha on December 3 a trial session for Charles E. Davis was postponed to Monday morning at the defense's request. Witnesses questioned Mrs. Abbie Rice undercutting her testimony as the star prosecution witness. A watchman testified Rice was seen near the Rustin home at 10 AM the day of Dr. Rustin’s murder, while she claimed to be asleep at Clara Gleason’s two miles away. The watchman’s account was partly supported by a street car motorman.
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Neb
Sears
Charles E. Davis
Austin
Abbie Rice
Rustin
Dr. Rustin
Clara Gleason
Head on collision injures many on Seattle trolley line
In Seattle on December 5 a head on crash between two heavily loaded trolley cars in dense fog on the University line killed motorman Gus Olsen and injured about thirty others. The fronts were smashed and crews and passengers were buried in debris.
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Harmony conference in New York aims Taft Root pact
A quiet session at the Republican club in New York on December 5 gathered leaders to cement harmonious relations among President-elect Taft and Secretary Root. The talks covered Taft's U.S. Senate bid to replace Platt and Woodruff’s two year chairmanship, with assurance on appointments and party unity.
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Republican Club
Eanelines
Taft
Root
United States
Platt
Woodruff
State Committee
Yankee Sinks While Being Towed At Buzzard's Bay
The United States cruiser Yankee sank early today near Sand Pit in Buzzards Bay while being towed to New Bedford after being freed from Spindle Rock. The sinking followed repeated tow-line failures in a northwesterly gale, as a tug attempted another connection and slammed against the cruiser, flooding an air compressor compartment and disabling pumps. Dive work to raise the vessel will begin immediately.
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Campaign to Keep Haskell Institute Sparks Petitions
agitation to remove Haskell Institute runs hot as the Indian Affairs department fights to keep it. Lawrence backs Senators Curtis and Scott, urging rapid circulation and signing of petitions at the Journal office to show local support.
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Will Lang Get Away? Kindness Keeps Him Delayed At Depot
W Lang of Lawrence helped a deaf man at the Union depot, causing him to miss at least three trains to Lawrence. He arrived late for the Union Pacific and Santa Fe connections, narrowly missing the 9 o'clock train, remaining cheerful despite the mishap.
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Union Depot
Echoes of Pawnee Rock booklet available in Lawrence
Copies of Echoes of Pawnee Rock, a booklet by the Woman's Kansas Day club, have arrived in Lawrence. Available at Seewir's Curio or from Miss Welen Ball at Haskell Institute, proceeds support the Kansas women.
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What You Must Tell When You Get Married
A column lists questions required by the state board of health for marriage licenses, including names, family details, ages, occupations, and marriage history. It notes penalties and references a sensational line about a sentence involving a widow and a pantatorium owner, then shifts to unrelated local advertisements.
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Four Dead Family Murdered by Axe in Trinidad Claim
Police report a family of four killed by an axe in Trinidad. A daughter is missing, and a young man identified as her lover is sought. Authorities describe the incident as a brutal homicide with related missing person inquiry ongoing.
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Algo
Dancing at University Junior class event and local notices
Miss Agnes Greenlees hosted a Sewing club gathering with Miss Gretta Motter of Clayton as guest. A University Junior class dance in Fraternal Aid Hall drew many couples to music by Newhouse's orchestra. In Topeka a public column debate on spending $100,000 was outlined by J N Dolley proposing a memorial hall, a tuberculosis sanitarium, a state fair, and a state hospital fund.
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University Denies Early Christmas Shutdown Rumor
The chancellor's office stated there is no truth to rumors that the University will close a week early at Christmas due to coal shortages. Coal is low but a remedy is expected soon, and the school will not shut down for the holiday.
Robbed Slot Machine At Santa Fe Depot
An unnamed thief or thieves stole 230 pennies from a slot machine at the Santa Fe depot, carrying the winnings across the tracks. The incident left no clear clue to the culprits, though a night watch was on duty, making the bold act notable for its audacity and limited gain.
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