George Washington Birthday Noted With School Closings
The 178th anniversary of George Washington birth prompts no public observance beyond flag displays. Public schools close tomorrow and the University suspends activities as G A R services on Lincoln's birthday are not held. Washington is hailed as Father of His Country for his pivotal role in American independence and leadership.
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Egyptian Premier Chali Dies After Shooting in Cairo
Cairo reports the Egyptian premier and foreign affairs minister Boutroe Pacha Chali died after being shot by a student yesterday. The assassin, in custody, is a nationalist who says he acted to avenge government actions displeasing nationalists.
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Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
A marriage license was granted today to Irving Otten of Lawrence and Ella B. Shriver of Coffeyville. Charles E. Stanwix of Vinland and Mas Yount of Baldwin were also granted licenses this morning. Dr cooked to Valparaiso. Dr. Cook the explorer left for Valparaiso. W. T. St. Clair was granted a divorce from Matilda St. Clair.
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Irving Otten
Lawrence
Ella B. Shriver
Coffeyville
Charles E. Stanwix
Vinland
Mas Yount
Baldwin
Social whirl and Washington day events in local notes
Miss Nelle Everett hosts Miss Truesdale of Leavenworth while a masquerade ball, dances, and school gatherings fill the week. A George Washington dinner honors Miss Bertha Knop of Denver. a birthday of local clubs is noted alongside transit schedules and a display of large oranges at A A Bigelow’s Grocery.
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Miss Truesdale
Leavenworth
Fred Bartz
Indiana Street
Bertha Knop
Denver
A. J. Rows
Mr. Ross
F. C. Ross
Albert Knop
F. Jabreos
Julia
Sarah Helmenbach
Children's Hour At Library Draws Large Lawrence Crowd
Over 100 children attended the Saturday Children’s Hour at the Lawrence city library. Miss Graven Waugh and Miss Jennie Purdy told stories, with Miss Veda Walker guiding questions about George Washington. The hour, praised by Mrs. Beatty, drew many visitors and nearly filled chairs donated by Watkins’ bank.
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Koch The Tailor Promotes Spring Suitings In
An advertisement fragment lists Koch The Tailor promoting spring suitings and Olive Oil quality products from Raymond's Drug Store. It mentions oysters at the Hiawatha and minstrel shows, with notes on prompt service and low prices.
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Raymond's Drug Store
Minstrels and Elks Aid Local Charity Event
The Eth Minstrels and Law Lawrence residents support the Test room fund by a matinee tomorrow afternoon. The Elks lodge will donate all proceeds from three performances to the rest room, aiding a longstanding city institution that struggles for funds.
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Supreme Court upholds law regulating railroad operation
The Supreme Court finds the Baja Kansas Railroad Commission law constitutional affecting Missouri Pacific. The ruling requires trains to run from Madison to the Missouri state line under state oversight.
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Supreme Court Affirms Kansas Railroad Commission Law
Washington Feb 21 the supreme court upholds the Kansas railroad commission act and affirms the Kansas supreme court injunction ordering Missouri Pacific to run a Madison to state line passenger train. Also notes other cases and a Navy rear admiral nomination.
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Heaston Selected Superintendent of the Poor Farm
The county board appointed D. F. Heaston, an old soldier, as superintendent of the poor farm replacing Cal Sizer. No fault was found with Sizer. Heaston relied on the old soldier preference law stating he was competent and popular for the role.
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Wanted Two Furnished Rooms or Small House In Town
Mixed program at Haskell highlights a housing offer for rent. Two rooms in a mod house proposed for light housekeeping, furnished or unfurnished, close in. Evening event at Haskell for Washington’s birthday with a reception. Also brief notices of fire on Bridge street, hog prices in Kansas City, and assorted ads.
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Went Insane Richard Tesom Violent Yesterday
Richard Tesom of the west of town was violently disturbed yesterday and taken into custody after his father reported his condition. Probate Judge Hugh Means ordered a mental examination with Tesom held at the county jail. It is noted he previously killed a man in Missouri and was acquitted on insanity charges. He may be sent to the state asylum.
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Echo of T. E. Regime in Coal Trust Case
In Philadelphia on February 21 the Roosevelt era antitrust suit against the anthracite coal combination was argued in the circuit court. Defendants include Reading companies Lehigh Valley Railroad several railroads and numerous independent coal firms.
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Prove Labor Can Save St. Louis Man Demonstrates Savings
Two years ago in Elmira New York Elmer E Van Vleet and Elmira Courier proprietor A V Y Mekesl aimed to prove labor can overcome high living costs. Van Vleet pledged ten thousand dollars and, after two years as a laborer including electrical work barred, saved nine hundred fifty nine dollars and earned twelve hundred dollars in interest on bank deposits. He worked in Columbus Cincinnati Aurora and St Louis with Maplewood Dairy and other employers. He reports many poor pay and treatment but asserts a total of ten thousand dollars saved and one thousand two hundred interest earned.
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Cincinnati
Aurora
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Officer Daugherty Resigns from Police Force
Policeman Charles Daugherty resigns his position effective March 1 to devote full time to farming. He has been an efficient officer and holds a firm place in the class of desirable citizens.
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Clay Clement Dead Amid Cairo Mob Violence
Kansas City dispatch reports actor Clay Clement died suddenly at 3 10245 from aroemic poisoning in Kansas City. In Cairo Illinois rioting prompts grand jury inquiry and court adjournment as military presence increases to five companies.
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Minstrel Matinee Benefit For Rest Room At Opera House
Elks minstrel troupe presents a matinee benefit at the Overseek Opera House tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Adult tickets 30 cents, children 25 cents. Proceeds support the city rest room long supported by Mayor Bishop and local leaders, with hopes for substantial income alongside the evening shows.
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Kansan elects new officers for coming year
The Kansan board met this morning to elect officers for the next twelve months. Joe Murray was chosen editor in chief, Earl Fischer managing editor, Homer Berger business manager, and J E Miller circulation manager. The group is praised as capable and expected to lead a prosperous period.
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Coming Attractions and Court Testimony in Kansas City
The notice lists upcoming shows including Etka Minstrels Polly of the Circus The Girl Question Servant in the House Top of the World and long road show musicals with music by Joe Howard. In Kansas City Paxton and Mrs Logan testified before the grand jury and two Swope sisters are slated to testify as the panel remains in session all week.
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Street cars run early after rioting in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Feb 21 After yesterday's severe rioting the Street car company started an early schedule this morning without interference from the strikers or sympathizers. Also notes praise for Prof W E Higgins delivered at the Campfire on Lincoln's birthday and resolutions of thanks from Washington Post G A R Kansas.
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Death of Mrs M G Manley Prominent Lawrence Woman
Mrs Laura Pease Manley died at her Lawrence home of apoplexy after a period of illness. She was active socially and in clubs including Now Name and Colonial Dames, and was born in Burton Ohio to Dr J Cleveland and Chloe Cleveland Jamil. The Manleys moved to Lawrence in 1887. funeral set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at their Louisiana Street home with attendees Mrs James Owen of Colorado Springs and Mrs Kimball. Flowers not necessary.
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Crossover Construction Near Mass Street Traffic
A crossover is being built on the Mass street streetcar line in the 800 block near Henry street. The new plan allows cars to switch to the opposite track and proceed without waiting for a clear track once completed.
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Local notices and farm moves from Sibley area
Ralph McNees rents Snyter place near Baldwin as neighbors report moving on to Cowles farm near Sibley. James O'Brien welcomes a son while measles touch the village. Public sale at Eudora yard lists 100 head work horses and 35 mares along with mules and geldings in 1910.
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Markets by Wire and Local Notices Tone of Fair in February
Markets by wire report from Kansas City shows wheat receipts and prices for May and July futures, cash and No 2 hard red and white wheats, corn prices, rye, hay, and dairy creamery butter. Local items note school entertainment by Kaw Valley pupils, bank closures for Washington's birthday, and a smallpox quarantine at 911 East Heary in the Down residence.
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Shine Five Cents at the Eldridge Shining Parlor
An old style newspaper snippet lists a five cent shine at the Eldridge Shining Parlor on Mabs Street, with ads for plumbing and wiring by FP H Bennett, new book arrivals at Boyles, and Ed W Parsons Jewelers. It also includes market receipts figures for cattle, hogs, and prices from Chicago and Milwaukee markets.
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Cold to Remain in Midwest and Plains Forecast
The local weather bureau predicts continued cold and wintry conditions for content and southwest states over the next 24 hours. Northern Kansas shows 4 degrees above zero, with southern regions warmer as heavy snow falls are reported. Temperatures include Kansas City 12, Wichita 13, Oklahoma City 24, Fort Smith 34.
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Coldest Weather Years End Near in Weekend Storm
A northern storm moved through bringing rain, then snow, followed by a sharp cold snap. Forecasters warned of severe cold, though damage was less than feared. Farmers report root damage to wheat and fruit losses, while Kansas City reports rising meat prices impacting the boycott and markets.
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