National conference on weights and measures begins in DC
Washington DC December 17 The fourth annual conference of the national organization of superintendents of inspection of weights and measures opens at the Bureau of Standards Attendees include state governors who appointed delegates The aim is uniform inspection of commercial weights and measures across the United States by seeking federal or state law reforms Raymond's Drug offers Palmer's Perfumes with bulk or boxed packaging and quality priced by size
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Washington, D. C
National Organization of Superintendents of Inspection of
United States
Bureau of Standards
Raymond's
Palmer's
Large Crowd Attends Court as Hains Case Opens
Flushing December 17 counsel for Thornton J Hains vow exhaustive examinations of state's witnesses arguing they are Annis allies and have rehearsed a uniform account. A separate note: Thaws aunt dies at 85 in Philadelphia asylum used in Thaw trial. Secret Service probe advances with house resolution adopted unanimously. Arrests at New Orleans park stall prelim hearings. three men face trial later December. Baker University to hold special chapel services with musical program and talks as Christmas season begins.
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Thornton J. Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
Hains
Annis
Travis
Ripley
Etter Lo
White
Huins
Lus Aunis
Secret Service
Nashington
D.C
Dee
Perkins
House
New Orleans
W. W. Lyles
Russellville
E. M. Sheinel
Placide Fregeriv
Baker. Baldwin
Baker University
McCutcheon
Conservatory
Denness
Jean Sheth Peale
Fi Martin
Univer- Indian
Mass. Street
Sity Band
Turkey Becomes Constitutional Nation After Historic Parliament
Constantinople reports say Turkey inaugurates a new parliament under the July constitution with Sultan Abdul Hamid opening session. Delegates from Albanians Syrians Arabs Greeks Armenians and others gather in a colorful assembly signaling the break from centuries of despotism. Simon presides as Haiti’s Quiquine Sion is hailed after revolution gains congress-backed presidency. Argentina votes to fund armaments including two battleships. Local ads promote Gustafson’s jewelry and Park Grocery holiday offerings.
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Constantinople
Turkey
St. Sofia
Europe
Jerusalem
Mecca
Indian Ocean
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Hear the violin recital tonight by Ralph Wylie
The Presbyterian women plan a December 17 fair with booths in Fraser Hall and the church lecture room. Items include fancy articles, aprons, dolls, and jewelry. Orders for booth items due December 14 15 at Tennessee street. Also small ads for Gustafson’s jewelry, Guenther’s groceries and Wiedemann’s candies.
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Presbyteria
Praser Hall
Ralph Wylie
Leeture
John Herman
Tennessee Street
Fraser Hall
Lawrence Delights In Holiday Society Dances And Cantata
Lawrence social circles plan to attend Topeka dances Dec 29 for Delta Omicron Confro n and Dec 22 Owl dance. The Music club held its annual Cantata Queen of the Sea directed by Mrs Straffon with soloists Miss Marie Rubbell and Miss Riggs. About fifteen ladies participated and guests joined the afternoon program refreshments followed.
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Topeka
Delta Omicron Onficron
Lawrence
F. W. Bartelden
Queen of the Sea
Misa Helen Schaeffer
Olga Barteldes
Alice
Alvina Wilhelmi
Agnes Ubrlaub
Taft to spend last rest before inauguration in Augusta
After a four day stay in New York Taft departs for Washington and Augusta to enjoy final rest and recreation before taking office. Lisbon dispatch reports Portuguese cabinet resignations as Manuel seeks a new ministry. Mrs Foreman funeral held today at Oak Hill cemetery. Indiana Store advertises Christmas cards at 917 Masy street.
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Margaret Hill McCarter
Mass
New York
N. Y
Taft
Washington
Augusta
Paris
Temps
Lisbon
Portugese
Kink Manuel
Mary Foreman
Oak Hl Cemetery
Surprised Officials Expect Venezuela Ties To Solidify Support
Washington officials were startled by Caracas demonstrations challenging Venezuela policy. They had hoped any anti Venezuela acts by foreign powers would unite the people behind Castro and a strong government, and believed U.S. arbitration pressure might elevate Castro in public view. Substantial evidence of German alliance remains unsubstantiated per state dept advices.
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Washington
Venezuela
Caracas
Uliciala
Castro
United States
Germany
State Department
Markets by Wire grain and provisions summary
Kansas City reports receipts wheat 74 cars with mixed bids and cash prices around $1.02 to $1.05 for No 2 hard and red. Cattle and hogs show varying prices, heavy receipts and strong demand. live stock prices range broadly. Chicago wheat and meat markets noted with Dec May and July futures and varying cash and deliverables. Tonight at Fraser Ball advertised by Canaries for sale. miscellaneous notices include a pink cameo pin and hand painted china on sale.
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Kansas City
Dee
Dilge
Gattle
Accepted Resignation of Rev L K Wells from Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian congregation held a special meeting and accepted the pastor Dr L K Wells resignation due to ill health. Resolutions praised his work and sympathy extended, with two formal statements from church and session. A six member committee was formed to seek a new pastor, naming Mrs F M Benedict Mrs A Henley A C Mitchell A L Selig E H S Bailey and Dr James Naismith.
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Lee Wells
Presbyterian Church
L. K. Wells
Wells
F. M. Benedict
A. Henley
A. C. Mitchell
A. AL. Selig
E. H. S. Bailey
James Naismith
Kansas Insurgents Rally for House Rule Reforms
Washington December 17 Anthony of Kansas among a half dozen recruits at a meeting of house insurgents. Twenty five attended with Madison Murdock Campbell Scott and Ellis of Missouri. Reforms include stripping the speaker of power to appoint committees and chairmen and creating a nine member committee to nominate. a call of committees to force votes on bills. Further rule changes postponed until after the holidays.
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Kansas
Washington
D. R. Anthony
Murdock
Madison
Campbell
Scott
Ellis
Missouri
House
First Juror in Night Riders Trial Found to Be Father
Union City Tenn December seventeenth The state stated that J M Russell the first juror in the trial of eight night riders charged with the murders of Captain Quentin Rankin is the father of a known night rider who will testify This claim came as the court opened today The state charged the defense with losing some peremptory challenges by joint use of challenges and the court sustained the state on the point The defense argued they were unprepared and the judge noted that had they named each defendant for which challenge was made they would have twenty four each but their silence cost them the right
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Tenn
J. M. Russell
Ight
Quentin
Rankin
Russell
Jones
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