Taft and Taftian reform in tariff and patents
Washington dispatch notes Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee preparing to resist new judicial and legal appointments in Southern states to deny Taft opportunities before March 4. Democrats plan hearings in January on tariff revisions. A special report urges radical changes in patent office practice, including a 19 year patent life and higher filing fees. A proposed congressional inquiry targets the liquor and canning industries amid accusations of filthy practices and diseased workers.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Aks
Wilson
Merghers
Congress
Tait
Complaint of Poor Service in Lawrence Street Cars
Citizens complain about slow streetcar service after a 17 minute schedule change. City attorney tasked to investigate franchise charges, with a report due next council meeting. The franchise requires 15 minute service intervals, which riders say the company fails to meet.
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Lawrence
Ars
Enes
Taft Plans Panama Visit Before Leaving Office
President Tafts trip to the Panama Canal area nears decision as the date to start is preliminarily set. His intention to visit before leaving office is tied to the new canal zone government and Wilsons decision not to travel before his term ends.
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Washington
Panama
Taft
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Wilson
Bomb Explodes At Chicago Meat Market Doorway
In Chicago on December 9 a dynamite bomb exploded in the doorway of Nicholas Cardenas's meat market in the Italian quarter. The blast wrecked the building and shattered nearby windows as far as a mile away. Cardenas had received threats and demanded money, with fifty workers asleep above the shop jolted from their beds by the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nicholas “Cardenas
Cardenas
Ree
Merchants Doubt Value of Parcels Post System
The Post Office faces uncertainty over parcels post value as only about 12 percent of merchants responded to questions and roughly 10 percent gave definite replies. Lawrence office waits for appropriation to install the system and will retain extra Christmas help to handle parcels post once equipment arrives.
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Stuhnary
Finch
Lawrence
Rence
Roosevelt Arrives For Progressive Conference In Chicago
Colonel Roosevelt reaches Chicago aboard the Bull Moose special greeted by delegates and a cheering crowd. A near 1,000 delegates are to attend the national Progressive conference with Roosevelt and Miss Jane Addams delivering chief addresses. The program includes addresses, committee reports, and a Hull House dinner, with state chairmen and national committee members in attendance.
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Chicago
Dec. C
Roosevelt
Progressive’ Conference
Hiral Prepara
Progressive ‘Party
Medill McCormick
Lagalle
Floosevelt
National Progressive Committee
Linois
Central Commit
Togo
Hlinois
Jane Addams
Hull House
UW 4
Joranal
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Alfred J. Baker
Lepelers
Ferencve
Miss Addams
Progressive Headquarters
Middle West
L Ia
National Condemnation Headline From Dec 9
Washington December 9 A terse notice declares the common towel must be abolished from railroad cars and neighboring vehicles as part of a broad reform measure.
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Washington
Yesee
Vehiel
West Lawrence Faces Gas Pressure Shortfall Amid Cold
West Lawrence awoke to plunging gas pressure and freezing temperatures as the Kansas Natural Company delivered two million extra feet of gas, but mains remained underfed. Residents warmed by wood and coal stoves while officials warned of continued supply delays, with tickets for the Progressive band concert handled by Mr Plank.
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Kansas
West Lawrence
Algo
Kansas Natural Company
Dinkle
Kansazal
Kansas Natural
Why Trade At Home Says Shoppers In Pieces
A noisy, fragmented text gathers quotes urging local buying to support community, schools, taxes, and jobs. Citizens state pride in spending locally and sustaining shops, nonprofits, and the city economy through home commerce. The fragment echoes a home paper editor’s plea for patronage.
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Sep
Stinds
Pennine
Yan
Sunday School Institute to be held in Lawrence next year
A Sunday School Institute will be held in Lawrence early in January for one week with prominent school workers from in and outside the state. A committee including AE Engle Rev Fitt Stauffer and B S Weatherby will arrange details. The exact date has not yet been fixed.
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Lawrence
AE. Engle
Abilene
Sandy
Woman's Relief Corps Elects new Officers
At a Friday afternoon meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps the following officers were elected: President Margaret Krouse Senior Vice President Carrie Kaling, Junior President Zevelda Wilson, Chaplain Elle Channing, Treasurer Mary Guard, Conductress Susan Kejup, Guard Ruth Raily.
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Acmeeting
Womans Reelief Corps
Dent
Marga Krouse
Carrie Kaling Jarier
Zevelda Wilson
Elle Channing
Treasure Raily
Mary Guard
Susan Kejup
Meeting Announcement At Mr. Freting Office Panel
A terse note indicates a business meeting planned for this evening at the offices of A. Direqiar, with Freting listed as host. The brief entry names no agenda details or participants beyond these initials.
Man on East Merri Street Kills Rabid Dog
Resident J E Beooks shot a dog suspected to have rabies yesterday after it attacked no one. The incident occurred on East Merri Street. Authorities cautioned residents to avoid contact with stray animals.
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J. E
East Merri= street
New Parcels Post Zones and Rates Under Old Law
The article explains the new parcels post law effective January 1 with nine schedules of rates. Zones extend from Lawrence starting points. local traffic rates apply to deliveries at the office or rural routes. Zones cover ranges from 50 miles to over 1,800 miles. Parcels may be delivered to three offices and rural routes, can be registered or insured up to 25 dollars, with a five cent fee. Distinctive stamps required, parcels may be mailed in bulk without stamps.
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Vosineoti
Lawrence
Postege
Stockton Bachelors Seek Matches in Co Ed Appeals
Seven Stockton bachelors issued appeals to university coeds seeking partners for marriage as they face single life after graduation. The men advertised plans to marry, hoping replies arrive from interested girls, with letters penned and promises of future happiness as they await responses.
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Stockton Bachelors Club
Stockton Bachelors
Uncle Sans
Iraq
Stnektoh
Kam. Honrsekolls
Mst
Ems
Seliors
Rds
Stockton
Stuckten Bachefors
Hole
Stein
Becane
Pal J
Leni
Nesty
Kata Universite
Othey
Barholar
Atl Pusband
Stocktyn
Lotte
Femiair
Slyert
Tiha
Sterkhan
Women’s meeting discusses moral questions and child welfare
A local women’s gathering addressed concerns about parental duties and child upbringing. Mrs. Nosy’s death is noted in connection with the era’s moral questions, and the talk was well received by an appreciative audience.
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House
Wittel
Besets
Nosy Venrpmneni
Mra
Jane
Fragmented OCR note from 1900s post document page
An unreadable OCR fragment references a division and ACR notes with scattered letters. The legible parts mention a commander and a post related item. No clear event, date, or location is discernible from the fragment. The text appears corrupted and incomplete.
Fieibeal System Mee Peedi Fred Hreith Con Tiinerd
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a football meeting or event with names like D. Veriumtder WW LI and Captain Cs. Mentions of seniors and alternates Garrdheny Siler and A. Witsen. Hard to derive a coherent factual item from the fragment.
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Cs. d
Kemp
Wits
A. Benker
Witsen
Fragmented Tale Of Haste And Serpent Night
A garbled OCR fragment describes haste and strange events at an evening scene. It mentions names like David and Saul in a biblical context and includes scattered references to a serpent dash night and a page continuation. The fragment style mimics a historical newspaper brief with incomplete dialogue and several proper nouns.
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Weis
Jon Lenaire
Akrestdy
Bolsis
Oakanser
Aston
Bifedi
Tibsin
Goliath
Saul
Commission Government Debate At Public Meeting
A public mass meeting at the High School auditorium in Lawrence is called to discuss establishing a commission form of government. Citizens, including many women, are urged to attend to weigh replacing the current centralized system with a commission framework and consider municipal ownership of utilities.
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Law Jones
Intortuw
Uimnber
Peoplesilith
Issusine
Tate
Commission For
Thif
Lawrence
Tony Lawrence
Riiy
Doerthoer
Bonds Would Sell Here in New Area
Bond issue details mention pricing and potential divestment plans. Local officials discuss profit and future improvements. The names Lawrence and Notids are referenced in relation to the plan.
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Lawrie
Ie Lawrence
Funeral for EB T Bradford and buried with gun incident
Funeral services for EB T Bradford were held as reports described a deadly mishap at a naval yard. A fourteen inch gun burst during testing at Sandy Hook, causing injuries none reported earlier, and authorities investigated the incident.
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EB. T. Bradford Fe Whi
Lel
EL Ehilell
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