Oklahoma statehood debate and Kansas issues in Leavenworth
Lawrence Daily Journal reports on Oklahoma statehood prospects and a broad mix of Kansas political commentary. It notes senate dynamics, charity bids, a Rock Island presidency rumor, congressional ransom payment talks, suffrage at Leavenworth, and a plan to relocate county buildings, all amid editorials on the State Grange and public services.
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Tate
Leavenworth County
Supreme Court
Ad Fosane
Houghton
Mich
Tee
John Kinnun
Luther
Copper Falls
Kewanuw
Kinnun
Serens
Wre
Kinaun
Kansas City And Nation Discuss Politics And Subsidies
A near-chaotic column surveys Kansas politics during the current administration. It notes Kansas figures dining with the president, library funding debates, and calls for subsidies to mine development in Trego county while praising Charles F. Scott and critiquing opponents. It also mentions Mindanao governance, Bryan’s stance on the Philippines, and dental ads amid a mix of local and national notes.
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Charles F. Scott
Committee of Mines and Mining
Cherley
Gite
Douglas County
Colorado
Trego County
Scott
Abala
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Claim
An 1890s style testimonial describes chronic weakness and poor appetite improving after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. The writer cites Mrs L B Garland of Shady Tennessee and Bria as beneficiaries, claiming restored appetite weight gain and strength. The copy urges readers to begin treatment promptly.
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Hood
Amatican comedy drama to debut at opera house tonight
The city opens Forbes Berman's Amatican comedy drama Jess of the Bar Z Ranch with Alice Archer in the title role. The play, set among New Mexico cattle ranges, offers a strong romantic plot and opportunities for Miss Archer to display dramatic talent. Also listed are letters remaining at the Lawrence post office for week ending Dec 19 1909 and notes on local clubs and a weather mention of winterlike day.
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Forbes Berman
Jess
Early Kansas pioneer Judge Speer dies in accident
Joseph D Speer an early Kansas settler and political figure born 1807 in Pennsylvania died after a bridge mishap near Chandler. A former postmaster and lawyer, he helped promote Kansas via the Kanes Tribune and guided immigrant settlers. He served in legislatures and supported Free State and Grange causes.
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Jen Space
Jourph D Speer
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Chandler
Tepete
Joseph D Spoor
Armstrong County
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Taylor
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Spest
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Kanes Tribune
Tribune
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Greeley
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Supreme Court
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Grange
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My Speer
University of Manbas Faculty Help in the Philippines
Acting Chancellor Spaogier authorized to appoint Unity graduates as government teachers in the Philippines. Hoke Simpson reports on assignments, living costs, and salary. Miss Marine Williams and others are noted. The letter describes Luzon life, a 100 pupil school, a six-desk stone classroom, and planned travel during summer vacations.
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Spaogier
Philippines
Marine Williams
Hoke Simpson
Baise Mocra
Moore
Manila
Santa Masia
Miss Williams
Thomas
Sheridan
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Luzon
Psioats
India
Australia
United States
Masbate
Harvard cracks down on amateurism and student privileges
A historical note describes Harvard tightening amateur athletics rules by banning coaching payments and restricting student privileges tied to sports. It highlights a shift toward pure amateurism and the separation of money from games and participants, with broader implications for college teams and eligibility.
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Harvard
Me Highlands
Serum Inquiry Reveals City Bacteriologist Faulted
The second tetanus inquiry session in St Louis examined Dr Amand Ravell and assistant city bacteriologist Martin Schmidt who said serum from a horse shot after tetanus was prepared for use on October 3 despite knowledge it could be poisonous. Schmidt testified the serum sent to physicians had not been properly tested and that reliance on Ravell’s orders led to dangerous use.
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St. Louis
Arganiversin
Wells
Martin Schmidt
Amand Jauvell
Jim
Ravel
Schmidt
Diffenlt
Anil
Judiciary Committee Accepts Written Evidence in Knox Confirmation Battle
Washington reports the Judiciary Committee will accept written evidence opposing Knox's confirmation as attorney general. H J Martin and William L Dewart of the Anti Trust League and Knights of Labor district assembly 66 were informed they may submit material by Saturday. A second item notes Kansas water scarcity may force the Olathe Deaf and Dumb School to close within ten days if rainfall does not replenish supply.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee
Hoar
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Wiliam L. Dewart
Anti-Trust League
District Assembly
Knights of Labor
Te. Knox
Gentemen
Knox
Armor Piste Trust
Topeks
Kan
Edwin Snyder
State Board of Charities
Olathe
American Federation of Catholic Societies Established
The Avulline Federation of Catholic Societies formed with bishops and officials in Cincinnati on December 11. Attendees hailed unity and future goals, with Archbishop Elder and several bishops and laity leaders delivering speeches on benevolent, social, and Catholic press initiatives.
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Avulline Federation of Catholic Societies
Cincinnati
American Federation of Cathollic Societies
St. Peter's Cathedral
Eavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Archbishop Elder
Union of Catholic Organizations
Anthony Maire
Cincinnati Federation
Nash
Feliechmann
T. 2. Minahan
Ohio Federation
Fries
Fitzgerald
Elder
Maes
Covington
Horstmann
Minahan
Americas Greatest Stomach Tonic Promoted as All‑Purpose Remedy
An advertisement extols Foil and Burdock Blood Bitters as superior products. It claims American railroads prove national perfection and touts Stomach Titer as a universal cure. The copy promises stronger digestion, purified blood, malaria prevention, and enhanced vitality for success.
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America
Fostetter
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health For Children
A vintage advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion for sickly and pale children claiming it fattens the weak and restores color. It contrasts a man selling a thin horse with finding his own fat horse later, attributing the change to the medicine and noting it does not upset stomachs.
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Scott
We'll Send You a Little to Try at 49 Paarl Street
A short fragment notes an offer to send a sample or amount for trial at a location described as 49 Paarl Street with a prompt to try OTT and ROWNE products or services. The text is incomplete and lacks broader context or names beyond the street address.
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OTT & Rowne
Paarl Street
Nicaragua Canal Measure Dominates Capitol Action
Washington reports outline of a proposed Nicaraguan canal law and rail plan across Alaska. Bills introduce naval guard provisions, harsh penalties for killings, and funding up to 180 million dollars with a US controlled canal belt and wartime transport rights. Senate and House proceedings include adjournment after brief treaty notes and hundreds of bills introduced, including alien anarchist deportation and coinage retirement proposals.
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Washington
Gallinger
Senate
District of Columbia
Cockrell
University of Missouri
Nevada
Clay
Morgan
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Longe
Mr. Sibley
Ishin
Corplete Hs
Ryan
New York
State Department
Miss Stone
Shatiue
Ohio
Wilcox
Hawaii
Philippines
Galusha A. Grow
Pennsylvania
Burke
South Dakota
Kyle
House
Army troop movement from Frineport to Manila scheduled
Dec 11 dispatch reports 1160 soldiers of the Twenty Seventh Infantry to sail from Frineport to Manila on the 16th. The sher aw will also sail shortly after with a similar number of soldiers and passengers aboard.
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Maols
San Francisco
Army O Frineport T
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