Captain Tuttle Not Going To Moly Land Claims Delay
Chicago dateline notes a letter from IL Tuttle explaining a Palestine tour planned with a company that could not raise funds, resulting in postponement and possible future participation by a few members. Local events include a repeat of Princess Ida at the Opera House with strong makeup work, and Christmas prep widespread as stores hire help and decorations arrive with holly and mistletoe in abundance.
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Captain Tuttle
Moly Land
Palestine
HL Tuttle
Martha Dixon Dead Leaves Laiv rence City
Mrs Martha Dixon a well known Laiv rence woman dies after long illness heart trouble the funeral will be Monday at 2 from home 711 Conn street born March 10 1822 St John New Brunswick survived by three daughters Augusta Elizabeth Sarah and son A W Dixon of Kansas City. Many sympathize with bereaved family after prolonged illness celebrated in local notices.
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Martha Dixon
Stubbs in Washington Seeks Modern Leadership
Dispatches report W. Stubbs enjoying his visit to Washington while expressing views on public questions. He critiques Uncle Joe Cannon’s treasury policy, urges a new house speaker, and plans to visit the White House. Stubbs travels with Mrs. Stubbs and two sons, staying at the Raleigh hotel through the week. He aims to deliver a strong Kansas administration and mingles with Kansas delegation and senate watchers.
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Washington
Washington Dispatches
Stubbs
State Journal
Joe Cannon
Treasury
Cannon
House of Representatives
Kansas
Senate
Candy Ad Promotes Pure Homemade Treats and Boxes
An old advertisement touts homemade candy in bulk or boxed with designs, priced from 10 cents to $6.00. It invites customers to contact Zuttem eister’s and to call Wiedemann for Pure Test Cream. Both phones listed as 182.
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Zuttemeister’s
Wiedemann
Tax reform plea urges one percent maximum levy
A letter to the Journal urges drastic tax reform, arguing for a near one percent maximum general taxation rate. The writer recalls past Kansas House actions, urges retrenchment, and warns that without a fixed low rate, political profit and waste will persist. The note ends with a small ad for Wiedemann's Brown Bread Tea cream.
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D. Bowertock
Barker
Kansas House
John Francis
Louisiana Lottery
Standard Oil
Kansas
Tas
Nansas
Min
John Gillham Dead Famed Lawrence Blacksmith Passes
John Gillham, a longtime Lawrence blacksmith and well known figure, died suddenly at night from heart failure. Born February 12, 1832 in Madison County Indiana, he lived in Lawrence forty years and leaves a widow, two sons, three brothers, and one sister. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at the Methodist church.
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Lawferce
John Gillham
Lawrence
Beoth
Methodist Church
Gillham
Kansas
Henry Nesbit Dies After Flood Exposure
Henry Nesbit, a well known North Lawrence resident, died this afternoon after a long illness. The death is linked to exposure during the flood when he refused to leave his house as his daughter could not exit. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. He was highly respected in the community.
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North Lawrence
Henry Nesbit
Mr. Nesbit
Nesbit
Masque Club Play in Demand for Liberty Holton and More
The University Masque club’s play A Royal Knave draws strong interest from Gertrude Messler, dramatic director, with no reply yet from William Jewell College at Liberty Mo. about a guaranteed full house. The engagement at Holton for New Year’s night may lead to further stops in Kansas City and Topeka.
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Royal Knave
Holtoh
Liberty
University Masipté Club
Gertrude Messler
William Jewell College
Holton
Kansas City
Topeka
Funeral notices and local society items in Lawrence
Members of Washington Post No. 12 will meet at Post hall 1:30 p.m. tomorrow to attend the funeral of Comrade Gillham at First M. E. church at 2. Also the funeral of Comrade Hugh Camer at the Baptist church at 2:30. Grand Army burial service at both graves. Gardner Dairy Co four miles SW of the city reports cattle examined for tuberculosis. a few infected animals were destroyed. Fraternal Aid Association Drill Team No. 3 Athens Council plans annual masquerade ball on New Year’s Eve with prizes. Francis Means pleads guilty to beer selling. to be tried later. X. L. C. Rawlings and H. F. Springfield of Kansas City inspect electric line proposition and drive to Topeka. A. W. Lamb’s dog shows signs of rabies. kept under watch. Laura Bundy granted custody from Walter Bundy. Souvenir books of Baptist hion sale at Reymonds and Ten Cent Store. World Office. Eaton-Hurlbut’s Holiday gift boxes at Boughton’s 1025 Mass St.
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Washington Post No. 12
Post Hall
Gillham
M. E
Hugh Cameron
Baptist Church
Grand Army
D. B. Hunnicutt
Post
Athens Council
Fraternal Aid Association
Merry Widow in Topeka Grand Opera House engagement
The Merry Widow receives a glowing American adaptation with Lehar music and a strong cast led by Rosemary Glosz and Pauline Perry. George Demeral and Franceska Kaspar headline, with Joseph Nicul directing a special Mad Scene orchestra. The one-night engagement is Wednesday December 23 at the Grand Opera House Topeka Kansas. Hugh Cameron's funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the Baptist church with G.A.R. post services.
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Franz Lehur
Victor Leon
Lee Stein
Henry W. Savage
Rosemary Glosz
Pauline Perry
Glosz
Sonia
George Demeral
Danilo
Franceska Kaspar
Natalie
Paul Bleyden
Grand Opera
Thomas Leary
Charles A. Pusey
Charles W., Kaufman
Harry H. Meyers
W. Straunz
J. G. Briggs
Jmnnie Olton
Madne Butterfly
Joseph Nicul
Grand Opera Horse
Topeka
Kansas
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Baldwin
Dorothea McKnight
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W. R. Green
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H. Glathart
Christ
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Boyles
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Book News Monthly
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J. F. Broeker
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Haymond
Soxman & CO
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Zut-termeister’s
Ed_ Parsons
Wiedemann’s
United States Senate
Esquimaux
Teddy Bears
D.weavel
Aele
A. Young
TAX Law
J. D. Bowerlock
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Hoadleys
Innes
Bullene & Hackman
Perrins
Innes, Bullene & Hackman
Maze Fine Christmas
Wallace
Nutting Pictures
University Book Store
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Packard
YOUNG
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J. Eriksen
STORE
Artent
Bell Brothers
Chase
Bush
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Bush & Lane
Bell Brothers Marshall
Wendell Marshall
Wendell Merriman
Merriman
Widing
Gaylord
Lawrence, Kansas
Kansas Ave
Topeka, Kansas
Mr. Gillham
Masque Club
Gardner Dairy Company
Gardner Ibahry
Means
Francis Means
Rawlings
X.ic. Rawlings
H. F. Springfield
A. W. Lamb
Laura Bundy
District Court
Walter Bundy
Eaton-Hurlbut
iBoughton’s
Merry Widow
Vienna
Iugh
Cameron
G. Aa. RB
Ed. Parsons
E. G. Sosman & Co
Christman Candies
Nuta
New England
A. L. Raymon
Dunmire's
Funreac
McClure
Quilty Magazine
American Magazine
Good Housekeeping
Stevenson
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