Rock Island Stock Drop Sparked Broad Market Turmoil
A sharp early surge in Rock Island stock triggered a tense session on the New York Stock Exchange. Reported maneuvers suggested possible corner dynamics, with a 15,000 share block selling at $1 and broad declines across securities as traders questioned short interest and possible manipulation. Officials and brokers weigh investigations while Hawley interests deny ties to the movement.
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New York
Dee
Me Island
Lear
Stock Exchange
Rock Island Company
Rock Island
Juck Island
C Company
Dwin Hawley
Hawley
Revk Iskind
W. J. Moore
Moore
Reid
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Taft proposes whisky branding ruling amid river rail wreck report
Washington dispatch notes Taft endorses branding for whisky made from neutral spirits and aged in wood with specific terms. Also reports a Santa Fe derailment near a paper mill halted traffic for about forty minutes, No. 18 derailed but no serious injuries. routine repairs followed. Mentions ex-Sheriff L. W. Audman’s illness.
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Washington
Taft
Xamuuneel
Wiley
Bowers
Alouthf
Sine
Nt Fe
Sta Fe
Lawrence
Santa Fe
L. W. Audman
Baldinwin
Blindman
Hindman
Suitcase mixups spark crossstate confusion in Kansas
In Topeka a visitor swaps suitcases causing mislaid funds. Miss Winona Freeark learns her bag, containing 40, is not hers after a restaurant mixup. Rail staff recover the correct case and police search for the other bag as confusion unfolds amid local notices on a plant’s potential uses and a winter gorge hazard.
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Winona Freeark
Learnard Avenue
Clay Center
Topeka
Lie
Lawrence
Miss Freeark
Christmas Blizzard Worst in Twenty Years And Death Toll
A Christmas blizzard paralyzed the East with heavy snowfall and frigid winds. Traffic halted, trains struck, and several deaths linked to exposure were reported, with ships driven ashore and widespread damage across multiple states. Conditions slowly improve but another storm is forecast from the West.
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New York
Tee
Gifts From Santa Prompt Police Judge Note
Police Judge Menger encountered peculiar Christmas gifts described as well developed shapes and drinking arrangements. The report notes violations of Prohibitory Law and arrests including Coluye Jenkins and Addie Holdman for assault or related offenses as the old year closes and the new year begins.
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Menger
Wilsen
Coluye
Jenkins
Pyilsi- Addie
Urio
Jagkrested Hith
Zelaya Returns by Mexican Gunboat to Salina Cruz
News from Salina Cruz Mexico reports former Nicaragua president Zelaya arrived aboard the gunboat General Guerrero with ex-ministers and aides after fleeing to Corinto. Washington notes are cautious, saying Zelaya’s departure does not signal escape from accountability for his crimes.
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Silvia Cruz
Mexico
General Guerre
President 'Hiya
Nicaragua
Pagan
Corinte
Zelaya
Washington
General Dinerreo
Cruz
Managua
Aragda
United. 81
Delibera
Niesragua
Wnox
Niewraguan
Rodriguez
Nicnaragua
Lannon
Grove
Dee
State Department
Gila
Madriz
Feluya
Leon
Madrid
States
Snow Plow Trouble Delays Street Cars on Christmas
Snow and heavy tracks hindered streetcar service as coal shortages closed cars. Open car derailed on the line yesterday. three men charged with stealing were brought before Judge Clark and await trial. Mississippi politics update notes Gordon's interim appointment to McLaurin's seat with no candidacy. Y M C A members gift chair to secretary Holmes at Christmas.
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Rami
Accidental death reported in Agua while hunting
A boy named Sam Moore died after a gun discharged accidentally while hunting near Agua. The shooter, presumed to be Gus Moore, was with him when the accident occurred. The incident happened in the morning and the victim died before medical help could reach him. A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the offender’s capture. Several classified notices follow, including for sale, help wanted, and rental items.
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Guy Moore
Sam Moore
Gus Moore
Ettys
Markets by Wibe Grain and Live Stock Prices
Kansas City wheat and corn prices shown with bids for December May and July positions. No. 2 hard red winter and No. 2 red winter bids listed along with oats hay butter and live stock receipts and price ranges for native steers cows and calves. Chicago market report notes wheat prices for December May and July with unsettled bids.
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Kansas
Choice Times
Choice Prairie
Haskell Institute Offered to Kansas for Day Trade School
Haskell Institute valued at 750,000 dollars may be given to Kansas to establish a day trade school. Supt I B Peaks announces the plan and discusses with KU officials. Valentine, US Indian affairs commissioner, favored the proposal after a Washington meeting of Indian section superintendents. A formal proposal would go to the state legislature for funding before white students enroll.
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Haskell Institute
Kansas
Traskell Institute
Weairs
KU. Valentine
United States
Washington
Christmas for the Birds in Lawrence Parks
Herman Broeker donated Christmas gifts to birds in Lawrence city parks. He drove through the countryside to place two large stalks of Watley corn by the barn stand in South Park and by the band stand in Central Park where the birds enjoyed a festive feed.
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Herman Broeker
Lawrence
Herman Brockery Thiliruan
Broeker
South Park
Cenial Park
Death of Ezra Coon Veteran in Lawrence
Ezra Coon aged 70, an old soldier known in Lawrence, died at home yesterday from asiline. Funeral set for 2 o'clock tomorrow at the home. Ernest Seidel distributed thirty two meat packages Christmas day to poor families, overseen by Marshal Herd. Local ads note Wolf's Book Store, Newby's shoe repairs, Fairfax parlor seating, and various shop taglines.
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Ezra Coon
Lawrence
Mr. Seidel
Ernest Seidel
Marshal Herd Hind
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Lume
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Pat Ry. & Light Co
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Chicago
Christmas
the Birds
Mumily
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Wolf’s Book Store
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