Scenic circus and prices for Uncle Tom's Cabin tour
Advertises Uncle Tom's Cabin production by Kibble with 50 performers in a special train tour. Describes a 15 musician orchestra, 20 sensational specialties, 20 African American performers, Eva's Ascension, grand street parade, bands, and low seats prices 15c to 30c with 5c for children. Tickets at Woodward & Co. Also notes Topeka Presbytery meeting in West Lawrence Mission church electing elders and trustees and appointing T J C Manehini as pastor.
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Kibble
Barnum
Cotton Belt
Eva
Watines
Chilken
Woodward & Co
Topeka
Messrs
Gibb
Monogamy Among Animals and Human Ironies
Feature notes monogamy in Ernest Thompson Seton’s tale Domingo Reynard of Guldur Town and argues the ideal monogamy endures beyond passion. The piece weaves foxes’ lifelong bond with social musings on love, pride, and human folly including a Salvation Army reference and a catalog line about fountain pens for Christmas.
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Ernest Thompson Seton
Domingo ‘Reynard
Guldur Town
Domino
Snowgruff
Pittsburg graft arrests likely to expand after quick action
Pittsburg, Dec 24. The graft scandal pause on arrests is considered temporary as prosecutors and defense prepare for a second wind. Investigators aim at additional suspects after seven councilmen and two former bankers were held for trial. Rumors claim a second raid will target councilmen and business leaders tied to corrupt activities. The Voters league reportedly prepared twenty two warrants for further arrests.
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Pittsburg
Voters League of
Su Per- Sond
United States Navy Second In World Strength
The United States navy remains second among world powers per the navy year book by Plimner and Plies. Britain leads with sixty first class battleships totaling 910,330 tons. The United States has thirty-one battleships at 49,796 tons, Germany thirty-two at 414,486 tons, France twenty-six at 437,132 tons, and Japan fifteen at 233,444 tons.
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Great Britain
Washington
United S. R
Navy
Cording
Paauphyse Apel
Enale Navy
France
Hag
Kingdon
Japan
Silidou
United States
Germany
Frances
Leavenworth Fire Prompts Frantic Downtown Drive
A chaotic message extols a reckless joy ride through downtown Leavenworth, promising a thrill akin to a world tour in record speed. The fragment hints at danger and urgency as the writer invites extreme behavior before returning home.
Will Close Tomorrow Carded Retail Fire News
A chaotic mix reports fires and closures with lines about a shopping bag showing purchases, a glove fashion note, and a warehouse blaze in Heavenworth. It describes Good-Jion to wear long gloves and a store block fire aftermath, with stores reopening later. Also Berlin Venezuela politics and a suicide case. Coyotes and wolves threaten farmers near Junction City.
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Heavenworth
Mansas
Jelin
Christmas at the Lutheran Church in Lawrence
A Lawrence girl adopts soulful fashions and temperamental style before Christmas at the Lutheran church. Decorations include a large electric star and a twenty foot electric motto. An program of solos and recitations will be held and children will receive a Christmas treat. The Merchants' National Bank offers Jumbo Calendar giveaways for office use.
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Lawrence
Accusind
Aa Lange
Star
Decora Jvice
To Oust Frisco Road in Oyster Suit
Attorney General Jackson filed an oyster suit in the Supreme Court against the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. He claims the line renewed its charter three times without paying $100,000 charter fees due. Family Group Christmas photo reminder concludes the clipped item.
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Topeks
Kans
Jackson
Supreme Court
St. Louis
All Holiday Goods At Reduced Prices Mil New Years
A chaotic holiday item notes reduced prices on holiday goods through New Year. Mentions jokes about New Year humor, mentions Ober prize for studio and Margerade ball, and advertising for Fairfax store window displays and Christmas morning hours. References to Woodward & Co and Boyles stores.
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Asylum
B. Moseley
Jand George Siewert Wee
Ober
Léomas Studio
Fairfax
Exhi
Lawrence
Hester
Bervite
Trial near end as Hains case resumes after Christmas
The State nears closing its case against Thornton J. Hains for the Ansis murder with testimony likely to continue through Christmas adjournment. Cab driver Martin Skura faced cross examination after claiming Hains pressed him to drive with Mrs Annis aboard. Defense lawyer McIntyre sought perjury charges but Justice Crane deferred further action and Skura was sent out for a Hunch examination.
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Annis
Thornton Hains
Thornton J. Hains
John E. McIntyre
Martin Skurs
Cab
Skura
Hains
McIntyre
Joseph Shay
Eugene Young
Cabman
Crane
Darrin
Christmas Tree Delights Inmates At Douglas County Poor Farm
Christmas tree at the Douglas County poor farm drew town visitors and brought joy to twenty inmates yesterday afternoon. Rev. Coffman led prayers and Rev. Stauffer spoke as gifts of candy fruit tobacco magazines and warm items were distributed. Lawrence merchants donated generously and Miss Jennie Brooks organized the effort. A touching moment came when an elderly inmate recalled his birth, and a supper for the caretakers and guests was provided by Cal Svizer.
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Douglas County
J. P. Coffman
R. E., Stauffer
Lawrence
Jennie Brooks
Key
Stauffer
J Jesus Christ
Lisy
Cal
Svizer
Teddy to Get the Animals for His Africa Hunt
President Roosevelt plans a special Africa hunting trip to secure two white rhinoceroses and two elephants. The National Museum in Washington is eager for a rhino, and if obtained, the President will donate one to the British Museum. He intends to complete the journey with both specimens.
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Teddy
Washington
D. C
Dee
Roosevelt
Africa
National Museum
British Museum
Panama Syndicate Denial From French Receiver
Paris reports the French receiver of the old Panama company rejects an American syndicate story. Marques says details are avoided but asserts the purchase money’s source is falsely alleged as tied to an American bondholders pool. He notes court rules limit disclosure and declines to discuss bondholder specifics.
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Paris
United States
Saue
Marques
Milan Bank Robbery Foiled by Citizens in Kansas
Milan Kansas residents halted a bank robbery at the Milan State Bank early this morning after two niters exploded near the vault. About 30,000 in currency remained secure in the vault with damage under 200. Robbers fled on horseback toward Conway Springs. no injuries reported.
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Milan
Kansas
Wichita
Wainy
Conway Springs
Santa Fe
Salvation Army Kettle drives feed thousands at Christmas
The Salvation Army raises 1.5 million dinners and 21.5 million meals for 126,000 people nationwide, with 4,000 baskets in Manhattan and similar distributions in Brooklyn. In New York City alone the drive funds dinners for five, and children receive toys while other meals and goods are allocated through various church and city efforts. Retailers and hospitals note additions to local Christmas offerings and charity drives.
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Salvation Army
New York
New York City
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Jones
Garden City
C. J
Buffalo
Grain and livestock bid highlights from Kansas City markets
Grain and provisions prices for December and May futures appear mixed with cash bids noted for corn, wheat, oats, and rye. Beef, pork, and dairy items show varied quotes, including cracked eggs, butter, and live stock values, reflecting a broad Midwestern market snapshot from Kansas City and Chicago reports.
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Kansas City
First Church of Lawrence Publishes Life of Mary Baker Eddy
The Christian Science journal announces a Landsome book titled The Life of Mary Baker Eddy by Sybil Wilbur. It covers Eddy’s life from childhood to her leadership, includes interviews, and aims to clarify Christian Science for readers beyond technical texts. Published by Concord Publishing Co., the biography is illustrated and touted as the first complete life of the leader.
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First Church of
United States
AlssEudy
Sirs
Eddy
Such & Tuthner
Mes
Ale
Re Urement
Concord Publishing Co
Christian Science Leader
John Collins Returns Home After Pardon From Beta T Theta Pi
The Lawrence Journal captures John Collins arriving in Topeka after his pardon. He spoke little, thanked reporters, and avoided crowds as he walked with a black bag and horn, his fate and Beta Theta Pi backing his release noted by fellow members and family.
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John Collins
Harold Buzzell
Kansas University
Beta Theta Pi
Topeka
The
Lawrence Journal
Collins
Lawrence
Heck
Kansas
Yupeka
Cullins
Beta Fraternity
Atte Beta Louse
Bell Makes Report Shows Army Lacking Most
General J Franklin Bell calls for urgent reform of the U S army detailing detachment of officers as a leading cause of deser tion and weak infantry and cavalry arms. He warns against maintaining an inadequate force for peace and potential war and criticizes an antiquated organizational structure.
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Washington
United States Army
Maine
J. Franklin Bell
United States
Ncie
Beil
United States Restores Friendly Ties With Venezuela
After eight months the United States resumes friendly relations with Venezuela. Secretary of State Buchanan travels aboard the North Carolina to assess the Gomez government’s grip. A report will guide possible formal recognition as Netherlands operations pause and Dutch warships may withdraw.
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Washington
United States
Venezuel
Buchanan
North Carolina
State Department
Gomez
Gasire
Laguars
Venezuela
Liviland
France
Netherlands
Curacue
Venezuelan
FAXON-NEWMAN FARMS AND AUCTIONS IN KANSAS
Listings describe 160 acres near Wellsville with 9 room house, barn, windmills, fences, and fruit. 240 acres near a station in Douglas County with 9 rooms, cross fences, wells. price 317,000. Also 40 acres near Eudora with improvements, price 11,500. Call GEO. BRECHEISEN JR The Land Man Eudora Kansas for details. Christmas Dinner at Fairfax offers meals from 22:30 to 2.
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Echool
Wellsville
Kans
Douglas Co
Sthou
Baker College
Eudora
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Texas
J. M. Neville
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NEW Moving Pictures
Lyric
Geo. P. Stetnon
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Co
Bays Seton
American Salvation Army
Ested
Ladies’ Home Journal
Stock Home Book Co
Smith
United States’ Navy
Firma of
Innes Bullene & Backman
Stora Force
United Presbyterian Church
Abon
Hachel Hutt
Phi Kappa Psi
Lone Star
Clara Kanaga
Arthur Brewster
Sx Joseph
Jay Patmore
Ales
J. W. Jetkins
Beth Kanaga
Lawrence Kanaga
Ōshieagu
Sehuriein
Edith Zeigler
Lerman Suaumerfield
Wilfred Arnol
Arthur Suumerfield
Sehurlein
Antoinette Sehurlein
Allie Rohe
Katheryn Oserman
Colorado Springs
Miss Rohe
Colorado
T. Winston
A. J. Winston
Washington University
Charles Winston
Kellogs Mwitch Board and Supply Co
Chicago
E. A. Winston
Leavenworth
Stown
Orn
Springs
Ark
Cox
Portland
Ja Hotel
MM. Cox
Junction City
National Bank
Frisco
Sea Squires
Boyles
Wielemann
Pure Too Crean
Poor Farm
Panama Syndicate
Li Junta
Uvle
Marie Barton
Sherif Front
Shottach
Oklahoma
Reader
Ellis County
Pekin
Foreign Board
St. Paul
Minn
Chicago, Great Western
Great Northern
Ita
Turkey
Lee
West 127Th Street
Daniel Frizzell
Viglueen
Southside
Main Street
Centenary
Christian Church For Sale
Persiarino
John Vausbinder
Frank Amsitt
New Christian Church
Williamstown
Hell
McCulloch
Besi
Omstott J
Lawrrence
Sexman Tafe
Home Book Co
Boylan
Christmas Pier
Zuttermeister’s
San Francisco
Abraham Muef
Juin J. Blurry
United Railroads
Lawlor
Charles Crawitz
Digiriet Court
Clark
Crawitz
Mabreets
Stuthy
Lives
Christian Science Book
With Collins
PEW
Bell
U. 8
Aurora
Jime Cooper
Pialoville
Arveusea
Quemoma
Quenem
Alos
Rensas
Perkins & Co
Fortable
Faxon-Newman
Geo. Brecheisen, JR
the Land Man
Eudora, Kans
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