Courageous Reno mother dies after fire rescue attempt
Mrs L C Hemphill died at Simmons hospital after a searing kitchen fire burned her seven month old son to death. She and the child leapt into a pond to escape the flames, crossing barbed wire fences as neighbors raced to aid. The tragedy followed the husband working in a field away from home.
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Bravery of a Mother in Fire Described at Funeral
The text honors Mrs Hemphill for a brave rescue in dire stress as her clothing and body burned. It notes her fight amid obstacles and marks a funeral tomorrow at noon from a Rev Powell home address with interment at Reno. The clergy leader is named Rev Powell.
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University of Kansas Engineers Hold Third Annual Banquet
The University of Kansas student section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers held its third annual meeting with a formal banquet. About fifty attended the event, papers on engineering topics were read, and officers announced for the T. Walker served as host while several faculty and students presented talks on varied engineering subjects.
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Grand Jury to Reveal Names in McNamara Case
The grand jury continues its inquiry into the McNamara affair with witnesses including Mrs. Andrew J. Call and other clerks from the offices of the International Bridge and Structural from Workers. The government seeks to identify those responsible and may disclose further names connected to the alleged scheme and paid gigus jobs. The report notes possible travel to Poston and Tothynen for job details and expenses. The piece also mentions unrelated items such as an infant death and a visit to Kansas City.
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Raymond Robins Strong Advocate for Social Service in America
Chicago social service leader Raymond Robins spoke at the City Y M C A and at the University urging greater social service activity. He argued poverty and low wages drive vice and called for better wages and employer responsibility to aid families.
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Osborne Kyle to Stand Trial on Liquor Charge
Police arrested Osborne Kyle after a raid at 825 Vermont Street found a small quantity of liquor. Kyle faces three liquor related charges including conduct a nuisance and sales. he will stand trial tomorrow morning in the regular court.
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Golden Belt Road marks sought for Kansas county project
A group proposes marking the Golden Belt highway from Katnsas to guide motorists along the route. Community members and officials discuss funding, markers, and installation timelines amid local interest and calls for quick action to complete the project.
Forgery Charge Confuses Court Proceedings
The article details an accused individual named Robert Heary implicated in a forgery case. Officers reported imitation notes and linked evidence, with the defendant facing trial as authorities pursue further testimony and witnesses.
Roosevelt Editorial Attacks McNamara Case and Capitalists
The editorial argues that both capitalists and laboring men share guilt in the McNamara case. Roosevelt condemns those who portray McNamara and his allies as victims and accuses figures linked to capital interests of complicity in violence and wrongdoing. The piece defends labor by denouncing crackdown rhetoric and portrays the trial as a struggle between capitalist influence and working-class rights.
Labor Unity and Lawful Action Called by Workmen
A labor leader urges workers to unite for honest leadership and lawful conduct, warning against violence or lawless acts. He stresses organized labor must stand for integrity and resist any group seeking to profit from crime or illegal pressure.
Stokes Appears in Court as Sympathy Becomes Issue
The report describes Stokes marked as a cool rogue in a high profile court scene. Buckner’s plea to avoid sympathy prompts Miss Graham’s tears as the jury considers the case amid tense courtroom exchanges.
Threats Target High Officers as Battery Rumors Spread
Rumors claim an entire battery is involved in a destructive plot affecting Fort eagoetieny. Threat letters circulated among officers including Colonel Seligler and others, with plans to detain or threaten families as guards and night watch were organized.
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County Roads Association Outlines Countywide System
The Lawrence meeting, led by Al Andrews of Palmyra, adopts a plan to establish a county roads system with a county engineer overseeing maintenance and repairs. A proposed levy of one half mill would fund improvements and upkeep across the county including business centers and key corridors. The motion passes unanimously with a long list of signers from townships and cities.
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Restaurant to Close Over Pure Food Violations
Pike says the North Lawrence eatery could not be brought up to standards and ordered the owner to move. Ten days grace passed with no complaint filed as James Parsons, proprietor, resisted, while Pike warned of further action by the Pure Food Department.
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Lawrence
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Wish Schools to Close Sooner by Petition
A petition to close Wish Schools sooner is being considered by the ity. The office of Beat Temnys College has not heard from the petition this afternoon as officials await direction.
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Deadlock Breaks as McDermott Bill Case Verdict Reached
In St Louis a jury of twelve in Judge Withross court returns a verdict after a three day deadlock. The judge accepts the verdict and releases the jurors.
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