Kansas Legislature Faces Final Push as Public Utilities Bill Looms
The Kansas legislature nears the end of a lengthy session with strong pressure to enact a Public Utilities measure. Supporters argue for the bill despite platform pledges, while critics warn against rushed action. Senate leaders praise steady work and expect final votes amid debates on road funding, county and state oversight, and governance changes.
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Oklahoma moves to curb oil marriage schemes
Guthrie Oklahoma February 17 lawmakers banned marriage driven oil and gas land speculation by Indian minors prohibiting men under twenty one and women under eighteen from disposing of pre marriage property. Indian Territory cases show parents consenting to marriages to transfer valuable lands for sale.
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Carr Found Guilty of Murder in Express Car
Marion Kansas February 17 W T Carr aged 20 was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing O A Bailey an express messenger. The crime occurred in a Santa Fe express car between Marion and Newton in 1907 Carr a friend of Bailey entered the car and attacked the messenger with a hatchet to rob him. The first trial ended with a hung jury.
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Lost Fur Piece Recovered From Woman in Downtown Store
A valuable fur neckpiece lost by a local woman three weeks earlier was found on a downtown shopper. A store clerk, friend of the owner, identified the fur as the owner’s property and, after a confrontation and police involvement, the wearer surrendered the item. No reward was given.
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Lawrence
Farmers Institute meeting at Baldwin discussed alfalfa science
Farmers County Institute met February 16 in Baldwin with L Dunning presiding in place of sick president A H Andrews. JR Baker and L D Howard shared alfalfa handling and feeding experiences while Prof Crabtree spoke on root chemistry and carbonic acid capture. Crabtree later outlined Manhattan corn improvement methods. Barkley reported strong dairy herd results, Mrs Baker discussed poultry on the farm, and W F Baird highlighted twenty years of sheep farming as an encouragement to others.
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Commercial Club
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Crabtree
Manhattan
T. W. Barkley
Dayton Men Seek Franchise to Furnish Light and Power
Dayton men Cyrus Mead W K Sullivan and Albert Emmanuel visit Lawrence city council seeking a 20 to 30 year franchise to run a street railway and supply electric power. They pledge a 90000 cash forfeit, build most of the line within a year, and aim to complete a six to eight mile route including a Maine street loop reaching the University. Board action expected tonight with committee referral.
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Albert Emmanuel
Dayton
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Lawrence
Sutton
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Maine Street
North Lawrence
Pepulier
University
Parsons
Sullivan
Emmanuel
Tragedy in Reading taxi ends in murder suicide
Stella Becklasher, 18, was shot and killed by her companion George E. Kraut, 20, a telephone inspector, after the pair rode in a taxi in Reading Pennsylvania. Kraut then shot himself through the heart as he urged the chauffeur to hurry to a hospital. Motive remains unknown.
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Reading
Stella Becklasher
George E. Kraut
Abolish Secretaries in State Agencies Bill Introduced
Topeka feb 17 Cunningham of Cowley introduced a bill to abolish the office of secretary of the State Miners Society the academy of science traveling library commission entomological commission free employment bureau state forestry bureau and curator of the Kansas bird collection. He would redistribute duties among existing offices or boards. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of their son. Mr and Mrs T J Davidson. New pictures today at the Nickel.
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Free Employment Bureau
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Kansas Bird Collection
T. J. Davidson
President Diaz Removes Mexican Colors From Catholic Church
In Mexico City on February 17 a Mexican Day flag over the cathedral honoring Archbishop Jose Mura Del Rio was hauled down by federal soldiers under President Diaz, citing Mexico's church state separation laws. In Kansas City markets, wheat and corn futures posted mixed gains with May and July contracts advancing while cash prices held steady. Reports also note a man in another region cut his throat, leading to multiple injuries and a separate local incident involving school children and a packing plant.
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Dead in a Coal Mine at West Stanley
In New Castle England on February 17 only thirty seven of the 147 men trapped in the West Stanley coal mine were rescued alive. Most survivors are severely injured after yesterday’s devastating explosion.
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Topeka House Debates Roads Bills and Adjournment
In Topeka on February 17 the House worked through good roads measures. A state inspector of highways was approved and districts to improve gravel roads were proposed, facing opposition. The plan to adjourn on March 1 was postponed amid charges corporate influence blocked by Speaker Dolley and Governor Stubbs over public utilities legislation.
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Deadlock session planned in Washington March fifteenth
Madison Wis February seventeenth no change in events. An extra session of Congress for revision of the senatorial deadlock tariff will convene March fifteenth Taft authorized the announcement. Also notes on cattle hog receipts and local prices plus brief market updates.
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Taft
Fire at Lincoln egg case factory destroys plant
A coroner's jury reports a devastating fire at the Lincoln egg case factory owned by A. W. McFarland & Company. Fifty- six workers were lost in the blaze, with an estimated loss around 13 000 dollars. Origin undetermined. The firm operates plants in Lincoln and Rockport.
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Fortner
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Tion
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M. Wwight Fortuer
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Lincoln
A. W. McFarland
Christy Pictures and Trunk Delivery Offer
Lawrence-Transfer Co. advertises trunk delivery with 15 as a lucky number. It promotes Christy Pictures at the Indian Store window and Christy Post Cards with new stock for customers.
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Lawrence-Transfer Co
Christy
Trial tense as Carmack widow testifies in Nashville case
In Nashville on February 17 the Cooper Sharpe trial heatedly unfolds over whether ex Senator Carmack was killed in self defense or by conspiracy. Mrs Carmack, widow of E W Carmack, is brought into the courtroom in mourning. tears fall as she is questioned and becomes hysterical under state questioning.
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John Sharpe
E. W. Carmack
Ned, d Jr
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Geronimo Dies After Pneumonia at Fort Sill
Lawton Oklahoma February 17 Geronimo the noted Apache chief died at Fort Sill hospital this morning from pneumonia He had been a prisoner of war twenty three years His burial planned near the fort at Topeka and the legislature at Topeka swamped by production of bills with 614 senate and 501 house measures introduced to date Funeral arrangements to be conducted by Christian Missionaries and other details follow.
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Statehood clash over Arizona New Mexico policy
Washington February 17 reports a split over statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. President Roosevelt urged quick Senate passage while President-elect Taft favored a waiting policy. Taft reportedly expressed views in a letter to Senator Aldrich.
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Wilson Calls for Generalized Education Over Specialization
Chicago February 17. Woodrow Wilson president of Princeton University urged universities to avoid narrowing study to specialized fields. He argued that only a varied course of study creates the Lincoln type man able to adapt to any emergency and serve in any occupation, criticizing overly specialized curricula. He praised athletics as part of development but stressed brain work and generalization as essential.
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Pass Smyrna
Defends Canal Plan Over Sea Level in Roosevelts Message
President Roosevelt endorses the lock type for the Panama Canal, arguing its advantages over a sea level plan. Reported findings from engineers guiding Taft era visits say completion by January 1, 1915 remains probable if progress continues, with total cost cited at 360 million dollars and strong praise for medical sanitation work at the site.
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Americans and Mexican Treed by Wild Hogs in Jungle
Dr W Parker and Larry Loler two Americans and Senor Jose Contris of Mexico City were trapped eight miles from Tampilco by a herd of wild hogs. After one hunter wounded a boar, the animals converged and the three men climbed a tree for hours as tuskers battered roots and roared beneath. Eventually help arrived and the trio climbed down and escaped.
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Larry Loler
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Earthquake at Sivas Claims Few Lives
Constantinople reports no new details on the Turkish earthquake that leveled government buildings and homes at Sivas yesterday. A rumor of 10,000 dead is dismissed as gross exaggeration. official tallies list thirty fatalities.
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Sivas
Turkey
Indict New York World Libel Case In Panama Purchase
Federal grand jury returned indictments against the Press Publishing company of New York and editors Joseph Pulitzer Caleb M Van Horne and Hubert Lyman and against Devi Smith and Charles K Williams owners of the Indianapolis News. The charges allege criminal libel on several counts related to publications about the Panama canal purchase and named prominent figures including President Roosevelt J Pierpont Morgan Elihu Root Douglas Robinson and William Nelson Cromwell.
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Indianapolis News
Panama Canal
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Charles R. Williams
World
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Caleb M. Vannamm
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Press Publishing Company
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Elihu Root
Douglas Robinson
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Cromwell
Dramatic fainting scene at Tucker case hearing
In Chicago the wife of Col. W F Tucker, daughter of Gen John A Logan, fainted on the witness stand during the army retiring board hearing on Tucker's case. The dramatic moment occurred as Mrs Tucker appeared to testify against him. Col Tucker remained seated and observed the scene without speaking.
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Howard v Games leads district docket with Baldwin transaction
In district court today the case of W. C. Howard versus J. W. Games dominated the session, tracing back to a business deal years ago at Baldwin with witnesses from there. Other docket actions included Hughes v Hughes granting divorce and custody, Shaffer v Shaffer dismissed for lack of prosecution, Seidel v Learnard given 10 days to answer, Brooks v Brocka awarding divorce alimony and furniture, and Yeurl e v Banks dismissed by plaintiff.
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Yeurle
Banks
Plaimith
Garnet Who Tried to Rob Jones Pleads Guilty
Kansas City February 1 Garnet Garnett who threatened to blow up Lawrence to force a $7 000 demand pleaded guilty to robbery and attempted robbery in court this morning and was sent to criminal court. He refused to post bail and expressed remorse for not killing himself, while police believe he acted alone.
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C. B. Garnett
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Garactt
Wireless Messages Link Fleet at Norfolk Harbor
The Yankton tender leads the Atlantic battleship fleet into Hampton Roads area as government wireless stations maintain contact with ships. Private dispatches from across the country are routed to crew aboard the battleships via the fleet’s wireless network.
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Norfolk
Atlan
Mampies
Earthquake Felt Across Porto Rico with No Damage Reported
A heavy quake was felt throughout Porto Rico this morning with no damage. In St. Petersburg, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrositeh died this evening. Citizens are urged to hear new songs and view moving pictures at the Nickel theater.
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Valdimir Alexandrositeh
Riot in Hat Strike Sparks Hatmakers Turmoil
Orange New Jersey February 17 a riot erupted amid the hatmakers strike when fifteen non union men were set upon by a crowd of about 200. The confrontation underscored the tense labor action and the involvement of local organizations and authorities.
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Taft and Knox Confer With President Empty Public Statement
President elect Taft and Senator Knox met with the president at the White House for about thirty minutes and left with no public statement. Mrs. Claude Hough is visiting Mrs. C and en route to Washington.
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Testimony in Carmack Case Reveals Earlier Understanding
Court records recount a witness statement near Union Street and Seveniin Avenue describing a murder scene. The witness places Colonel Ducas Cooper near the shooter and notes Senator Car tune present, with Mr Sharp denying jest before confirming the event.
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Aid
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Thaff
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Tragic discovery in Chicago at Wellington hotel
Police found Eila Gingles, an Irish lace worker, unconscious in a Wellington hotel room. She was bound and suffering from laudanum poisoning. A note signed Ming Yingly claimed imminent murder by an unnamed man, suggesting a planned crime with a Liendish motive.
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Chicago
Eila Gingles
Wellington
Ming Yingly
Bill Carries 12000 Dollar Salary for Secretary of State
Washington Feb 17 General Kiefer of Ohio exposed a conflict between the conference on the appropriation bill and the salary law for the secretary of state set at 12000 dollars for the next fiscal year. The discovery sparked a wild sensation as both houses earlier passed the repeal. The item remains in the appropriation bill, creating a notable discrepancy amid ongoing legislative debate.
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Washington
Kiefer
Ohio
Multiple Listings for Lawrence Kansas Homes and Farms
Real estate and farm notices offering numerous properties in Lawrence Kansas and surrounding Texas areas. Items include modern houses, a seven room dwelling, near university, barns and outbuildings, orchards, farms, and rents. Also advertised are livestock, loans, and help wanted listings with contact details for Emmons and Ellis, J T Schwalm, and E L Garrett.
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