Antarctic Expedition Tragedy Reaches South Pole
News in February 1912 reports Captain Robert F Scott and his polar party perished on return from the South Pole after reaching near Amundsen's marker. Terra Nova carried the disaster news, with about sixty six scientists and sailors said to have died. Mrs Scott travels toward New Zealand awaiting word as rescue efforts unfold.
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Oxmaro
Robert FL Scott
I Scott
Amundson
Pole
London
Sunth ‘Pole
Scott
New Zealand
Terra Nove Frm
Akaroa
Mare
Mege
Arctic
Port
Tega
Oamaru
Iena
Calptain Amundson
Iest
San -Frodresses
Calif
Wifoy
The
Explorer
Seat
Mrs Cleveland Weds at Princeton in Simple Ceremony
Mrs Grover Cleveland and Prar Preston wed by President Milchor of Princeton University in the executive residence this morning in a simple ceremony. An attempted burglary occurred shortly after 9 at Rhode Island Street, a masked man was seen near the home trying doors and windows but failed. police suspect the same man who previously called asking about a line of goods.
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Wrinceton
Grover Cleveland
Prar Preston
Milchor Uf
Princeton
University
Ann
Rhode Island Street
Lawrence High Falls to Chanute in Hard Fought Game
The Lawrence High School basketball team lost to Chanute 41 to 7 in a Saturday game. Lawrence players battled hard, but Chanute took control early and led throughout as spectators saw a rugged contest.
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Lawrence-High School
Chanute
U. He. S
Lawrence Wwrs
Gaite
Chanute Boys
Vittles
Rowel
Victory for Montenegro near Scutari reported
February 10 dispatch from Podgoritza states Montenegro forces assaulting Scutari won after several hours of fighting. The report notes heavy resistance and damage as Bardanjoli Hill was seized, with casualties described though not specified. The victory reflects strategic gains near Scutari.
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Scutari
Podgoritza
Curreat Bardanjoli
Postmasters Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Lawrence
Assistant Postmaster Berack and Postmaster Finch were hurt in a motorcycle incident yesterday near Massachusetts Street Hancock Street. Whitman suffered a dislocated shoulder and pain but not believed serious. Finch remains home with a broken kneecap. The Lawrence post office lacks a postmaster and assistant until recovery.
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Whitman
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Hancock Street
Ana
Finch
Charge Grossing of Natural Gas From Kansas Pipes
Report by the Mayors Association to the Utilities Commission says gas from Kansas Natural Company pipes is wasted, could supply all needs for twenty five years, and that prices and practices harm consumers. Engineer Carl Witt cites exhaustion of Oklabela gas and proposes rules limiting use to domestic purposes to curb waste.
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Yupeka
Enougl
Tulsa
Kauss Natural Company
Mayors Association
Commis Aion Tinlay
Kansas
Kansas Natucal-aeas
Légges
Bandeau
Carl CL Witt
Commission
Aly
Contempt Proceedings Bezan Against Alleged Members
Contempt of court actions were entered against defendants including Bezan and others in Alabama amid federal action. The case cites alleged conspiracies to restrain production and distribution by manufacturers wholesalers and retailers. Separate event notes mention a High School Boys Luncheon with speaker arrangements and a Washington bill to curb interracial marriages in the District of Columbia.
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Virminehan
Ala
D. C
Washington
Fle
Columbia
Kansas Convict Arrested Here for Past Escape
Kansas convict Frank Myers who escaped from a Kansas penitentiary nine years ago was captured today in Chicago. He was identified by two distinct marks. The Commercial Club holds its regular monthly meeting tonight to discuss several important matters requiring attention.
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Kansas
Chicago
Frank Myers
Commercial Club
Paroled Clawamm Ten at 1 30 O’clock
A parole handed to Clawamm Ten at 1 30 O’clock was reported amid unclear details. Judie Smart is noted in relation to Clawson Claw son Dats five, with further context unavailable from the fragment.
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Clawamm
Judie Smart
Pro- Clawson Clawson
Gifts For Mrs Shepard Mittsburg Kansas
Fragmentary OCR item notes gifts to Mrs Shepard of Mittsburg Kansas. Mentions a loving cup an autograph and a station agent with cards described as containing the item. Details are incomplete and uncertain in this readable snippet.
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Mittsburg
Kan
Station Agente
Corttainer Ita
City Council Tonight Sees Referendum Vote And Water Hearings
The city council plans an extraordinary session tonight to finish business from last Monday. The major item is the commission petition and possible changes to the plan with a spring election. A referendum ballot on city ownership or rate readjustment will be counted by the council, with many questions left unresolved. Also under review is a water company resolution for appraisal and possible city action, following prior testimony by President Street. Evening adjournment ends the session.
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Commission
Tive City Fathers
Saint
President Street
Water Company
Bishop
Street
Vinland Farmers Institute Program Set Next Monday
The Vinland Farmers Institute will hold its regular meeting next Monday with a full program morning and afternoon. Speakers include Prof. O Swanson from Kansas State tercentural College on Fertility and Prof. Geo F Ream from Baker University on Rural Church influence. A business meeting follows at 11:45 and a basket dinner at Grange Hall. Afternoon topics cover road construction, housekeeping for girls, social life in the country, and related practical instruction.
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Vinland Farmers Institute
Vinland
Tollows
Wr. Roe
Swanson
Kansas
Grange
Geo. F. Ream
Baker University
A. BR. Losh
Kansas State
Jessie Culter
G. F. Smith
Lawrence High Boys Win Prize at Conference
The Lawrence High team attended the Friday and Saturday conference in Lela and captured the banner prize, awarded for the mossy number at the convention, signaling their strong showing among invited entries.
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Lawrence High Gebou
Lela Friday
Satunday
Avas
Student Pastor Urged at Fist Baptist Church
A student pastor candidate urged at First Baptist Church yesterday, expressing a need for a minister to look after the Haskell and KV students and a desire for stronger Baptist church leadership.
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Brdwen
The
Fist Baptist Church
Harel
Haskell
Imye-Expressen
Baptist Church
Mexican Question to Await President Wilson
Taft and cabinet weigh Mexican crisis as Americans in Mexico City face risk. Officials warn only dire conditions would trigger intervention. An expeditionary force of 1,000 men could move from New Orleans toward Vera Cruz, while troops gather on the northern border amid fears of Madero unrest.
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Washington
Taft
Mexico City
Dia
Madery
Navy
Anwric
Arléeans
Vera Cruz
Tieiats
Madero Trezime
Hamil
Newder
Kansas proposes health examination for marriage licenses
A Kansas bill introduced by A. L. Scott would require a medical health certificate before marriage licenses are issued. Prospective spouses must pass a physician exam, with tuberculosis and other diseases checked, to prevent marriages deemed unsafe. Critics cite costs and broader salary concerns amid legislative debate.
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Topeka
Kohla
A. L. Scott
Uodeeman
Hydzeman
Doe-Y Tor
Ayts
Dali
Tren
Elvan
Thea
Scott
Wny
del Kansas
Jas
Kansas
Chonge
Aggie Student Gave Bogus Checks Here
A U.S.A. C student Lee Shumaker used multiple aliases to cash 77 dollars in checks Saturday night in Lawrence. He targeted local merchants by presenting checks under different names, was arrested within hours, and faced charges as investigators traced similar ruses. The young man, described as a neat college type, appeared calm and composed during the incident.
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Lee Shumaker
W. Jennie Aliag
A.M. Wilson
M. N. Teeter
A. F. Stephenson
Shulaker
Lawrence
Manhattan
Bankanit
Lawrence Verchants
Gunfire In North Lawrence Over Money Dispute
Last night a dispute over money led to gunfire in North Lawrence. John Stevens fired at Spot and Skinny Wilson, who returned fire but hit a window. Stevens was arrested and held. the others await police court tomorrow morning.
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North Lawrence
John Stevens
Wilson
Stevens
Lawrence Observes Lincoln Birthday With Services
Lawrence plans Lincoln Day observances with church services and a half holiday for city schools. A memorial dinner and program are expected at the Ashl Hall with invited attendees, while churches held sermons and slide shows about Lincoln yesterday.
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Lawrence
Eredit
Varius
Ure Moat
Liter
Indicted Banker Henry in Wartime Plot
A muddled OCR fragment reports banker Henry and associates facing indictments tied to wartime financial dealings. Names and places are garbled. likely references to New York figures, investigations, and alleged predatory or illicit activity connected to a financial scheme in a fort-like setting.
Storm in Mexico as Diaz rebels seize capital
Revolt forces loyal to Diaz control Mexico City with Madero and cabinet members said to have fled toward the eastern coast. Soldiers patrol streets while Red Cross ambulances move through the night. Reports say General Hernando Reyes was killed in the fighting and Zapata forces from the south are approaching. Relatives of Madero refuse to reveal his whereabouts.
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City of Mexico
Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Madero
National Palace
Red Cross
Hernando Reyes
Diaz
Zapatista
Continast
de Lace
Pia
Madera
Haji
Deaths of John Stevenson in local obituary notice
Obituary notes the death of John Mister Stevenson in lodging place at street, heart disease. He was an old soldier and longtime employe of The Pawe Mills, leaves a wife and two children, and funeral to be held tomorrow with Rev. Prush assisting at the service.
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John Mister Stevenson
Salakas Thornine
Mr. Stevenson
Taverra Oldge
Ile
Paewe Mills
Ar. Steeruson
Didhl Stevenson
Ka Bae
Els Stevenson
Prush
CL Byown
Stolen well drill worth a bout 400 pounds seized by police
Two boys were arrested Saturday and held at the county jail on a robbery charge after stealing a 400 pound well drill. They sold it to a north side junk dealer for 1. The dealer, Goossenong, admitted to buying the drill without records and paid a $5.80 fine after pleading guilty in police court. Oliver McKiscock led officers to recover the drill within an hour of the theft. An infant death notice follows.
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Montana
Ofliver McKiscock
Sueerenk
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