Lawrence Lodge Minstrel Show Delights Local Audience
Lawrence Lodge No. 593 598 BPOE staged a packed minstrel event in Lawrence with Joe Bren directing. Highlights included Bob Krum and Billy Hinesley performances, Alberta Cresswell singing In My Old Home, and an engaging Olio featuring Lucy Culp and Nora Barricklow. The show received praise for its originality and stagecraft, with a festive Palm Beach themed opening and a finale featuring the Absent Brothers tribute.
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Joe Dunkel
Bob’ Krum
Eva
Billy’ Hinesley
Gertrude Hoffman
Salome
Lawrence
Doe Bren
Robinson
Lawrence Lodge
B. P.O. BE
R. Tripp
Russell Fitzpatrick
Quay Barnett
Herb
Alexander
Murray Connelly
Sydney Boughton
Paul Douglas
Paul D. Lurber
Herbert Colman
Frank Wilson
Win Newmark
Frank Russell
John St. Clair
John Newman
Bayne Wilson
Chas. Hoar
R. E.barnes
Clyde Teter
Harlan Russell
John Seymour
Bertha J. Williams
Lillian Brooks
Adrienne Atkinson
Ethel McNitt
Calla Williams
Lawrence Lodge No
B. P. OE
Joe Bren
Palm Beach
A. P. Hulis
Wil Perfection
Radla
Blanche Lyons
Billy’' Hinesles
Lloyd Ware
Chi Carl
Luther Gustafson
Henry Asher
John Dolisi
Schall
Xow
Journal
Ed Seball
Billy
Elks
Lucy Culp
Nora Barricklow
Martha Bartels
Eva Builer
Alberta Cresswell
Nell Greenlees
Frances Houston
Maggie Belle “Leng
Gretchen Rankin
Miss Cap
Ernest
Lew Field
Gustafson
Blackville
Accused Man Claims Accident In Jane Adams Death
William Seyler confessed to police that Jane Adams fell over a pier railing by accident and he fled fearing responsibility. He said she ran to the rail during a quarrel, but he would not admit she died trying to stop him. The story notes colder weather in Denver with a morning high near 4, and Hodges entering the race for governor in Kansas.
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Seiler
Jane Adams
William Seyler
Jone Adams
Z Seyler
Unveiling the Statue Honor for Frances Willard in Capitol
Washington observes the fifth anniversary of unveiling Frances E Willard statue in the National Hall of Fame. Illinois funded the statue with a Woman's Christian Temperance Union event at the capitol. Mrs E S Shelton presided and Rev Henry W Couden gave the invocation as speakers praised Willard's work.
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Francis Willard
Washington
Francis E. Willard
National Hall of Fame
Capitol
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Illinois
Miss Willard
E. S. Shelton
Henry WN. Couden
Report on Vaughn case reveals trace strychnine
Coroner Wil son announced in Missouri at Paris that Dr Paul Schweitzer’s report shows 4965ths of a grain of strychnine in Prof J T Vaughn’s stomach and liver. Other organs not reported may contain more strychnine. The stomach appeared healthy and an accompanying affidavit is filed.
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Prof. Vaughn
Missouri
Paris
Wilson
Paul Schweitzer
J. T. Vaughn
Free Turnips for Them Carload Distributed in Toledo
A carload of free turnips was distributed in Toledo on Washington's Birthday by Col. J. C. Bonner who protested high wholesale and retail prices. About 600 people gathered with baskets and bags as ten tons disappeared within seventy minutes.
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Toledo
Ohio
Washington
J. C. Bonner
Col. Bonner
Washington's Birthday Riots Paralyze Philadelphia Streets
Philadelphia witnesses a tense Washington's Birthday with a street clash as youths throw stones at a streetcar. two boys shot by police, Pratt held on riot charges after a hearing failure. State Fencibles sworn in as police while National Guard readiness is pledged. strike leadership and union actions unfold as coal wage talks continue in other cities.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Great Mill
C. O. Pratt
Amalgamated Association of Electric Railway
Pratt
National Guard
Diis
Murphy
Central Labor Union
Society Notes Highlight Local Social Scenes and Weddings
Thirty Alpha Tau Omega members and several Phil Gamma Delta guests attended the Elks Minstrels. A quiet wedding united Miss Ella Schriver of Coffeyville and Mr. Irving Otten of Lawrence at the German Methodist parsonage. postnuptial supper followed at the groom’s sister’s home on Rhode Island Street. The column also notes gossip, party etiquette, student humor, and upcoming musical events in Lawrence, including a Schubert recital at Dick’s studio.
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Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Elks Minstrels
Phil Gamma Delta
The
Ben Matkins
Thurman Fitzpatrick
Patsy’ Harvey
George Purter
Ella Schriver
Coffeyville
Irving Otten
Lawrence
A. J. Ross
W. E. Kruse
Rhode Island Street
Otten
Frank Meierhoffer
Weston Walks Across Continent Reaches Lawrence On Time
On March 31 Weston Ed ward Payson Weston is due to arrive in Lawrence and stay overnight as he continues his cross continental walk. A journalist met him on the outskirts during his prior pass and secured a brief interview before he moved on.
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Edward Payson Weston
Lawrence
Journal
Commission Carries in Pittsburg Kansas
Pittsburg Kansas Feb 22 In yesterday's election the commission form of government won by a majority of twenty one in a city with up to twelve hundred votes cast. Voter turnout was small and the campaign drew little interest.
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Pittsburg
Kans
Commission
Hogs at Kansas City Market Hit Record Price
Kansas City Missouri February 22 hogs sold at ninety five cents, the highest price ever reached on the local market. The report notes the remarkable rise and marks a milestone for the local meat trade.
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Kansas City
Palm oil in oleomargarine faces tax ruling by Supreme Court
Washington, Feb. 22 The Supreme Court ruled that natural palm oil used as an ingredient in pleomargarine is subject to a ten cent per pound internal revenue tax. The decision upheld an assessment sought by the William d Mosley company of Illinois, challenging the tax difference between taxed oleomargarine and plain oleomargarine.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William d. Mosley Corporation
Ilinois
Washington’s Birthday Quiet Across Lawrence Schools Closed
It was a quiet holiday in Lawrence as schools closed and rural mail carriers did not run. Offices gave partial holidays to female staff while flagpoles flew at half mast and mail deliveries were limited. The day marked George Washington’s birthday with no formal G A R observances noted.
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George Washington
Lawrence
Sre
G. A. RL
Lincoln
Governor calls recount plan impossible and ridiculous
Jefferson City Feb 22 Governor Sadley says Senator Stone's recount conditions are impractical. No rec count by court murder is possible. Election commissioners of Kan City and St. Louis will be asked to hold ballots until the legislature meets, when a recount may be ordered.
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Jefferson City
Sadley
Toslay
Stone
Kan City
St. Louis
Nelson and Wolgast poised for 45 round lightweight title
San Francisco February 22 record crowd heads to Richmond for the scheduled forty five round lightweight title bout between Battling Nelson and Ad Wolgast. Betting favors Nelson at 2 to 2 despite light showers.
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San Francisco
Cal
Richmond
Contra Costa County
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Wanted and for sale classified notices mix in Gazette entry
A telegraph style page lists numerous classified items including wanted laundry, furnished rooms for rent, lost items with rewards, sale or trade of animals and stock, stock offering at 32 cents a share, housing requests for rooms and ranch work, a small newspaper franchise opportunity in Topeka, farm hand and distribution jobs, and shops urging use of electric fans and new hosiery lines. The jumble reflects typical early 20th century local classifieds with multiple phones, addresses, and brief notices.
Alpha Tau Conclave Here Weekend Delegates From Far Regions
Alpha Tau Omega announces a biannual conclave this Friday and Saturday with about 100 delegates from Missouri Iowa Nebraska and Colorado plus 50 alumni and 32 local members. Business sessions at the Vermont street chapter house Friday morning and afternoon, social events at Fraternal Aid hall Friday evening, final session Saturday, then visitor tours and a banquet at the Merchants Athletic Club.
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Alpha Tau Omega
Alpha Tau
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Vermont Street
Kansas Alumni Association of
Merchants Athletic Club
SAPP CHOSEN DEMOCRATS NAME GALENA MAN AS CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN
In Topeka on Feb 22 the Democratic State Central Committee elected William P. Sapp of Galena as national committeeman, defeating Charles M. Sawyer 50 to 18. Proxies and residency questions sparked a brief dispute before votes were counted. Sapp pledged faithful service and thanked the committee.
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Galena
Central Committee
Topeka
Democratic State ‘Central Committee
Throop Hotel
William P. Sapp
John Atwood
Leavenworth
Kansas
Charles Sawyer
Norton
Sapp
JT. F. Morrison
Neosho County
Tron
Sawyer Democrats
Morrison
Sinyear
John Hailwood
Theo F. M. Pearl
Charles M. Sawyer
Sawyer
W. A. Harria
John Breidenthal
Representative Hall
State House
Washington
Frank 8. Thomas
Democratic State Central Committee
Sympathy Strike Affects Philadelphia Labor Unified Action
Dent Murphy of the Central Labor union calls a general sympathy strike in Philadelphia in support of striking street railway workers. Officials claim between seventy five thousand and one hundred thousand will join the action as Tillman shows signs of recovery. Also reported: James B Perkins of Rochester dying amid deterioration in health.
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Philadelphia
Murphy
Central Labor Union
City Council Passes Special Tax on Bell Company
The City Council last night approved a special ordinance taxing the Bell Telephone Company in Lawrence. A semi annual charge of 10 cents per pole and per 100 feet of underground conduit will fund improvements. The move aims to end the city company dispute, with further street paving and sewer projects discussed among committees. The council also granted an annual ordinance package and adjourned to March.
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Bell Company
Lawrence
Bell Telephone Company
Bishop
Hults
Dubu Cannon
Euclid Avenue
New
Uch
New Hampshire
Adams Street
New York
New Jersey
Kansas
Maine
Missouri
Long Ienry. Council
J.C. Moore
E. F. Snyder
C. AL Tucker
Board of Review
Lawrence Railway & Light Company
Indiana Street
Warren
Hancock
Lee
Adams
Henry Street
Pennsylvania
Quincey
Ontario
Louisiana
Tennessee
Quivera
Monte Attell to Meet Frank Conley in Bantam Title Fight
A large crowd gathers in Los Angeles to witness Monte Attell vs Frank Conley in a forty-five round bantamweight showdown. The bout, billed as a bantamweight championship, draws attention amid recent title disputes but promises a decisive afternoon clash.
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Los Ankeles Y Cal
Verdon
Monte Attell
Frank Conley
Conley
Fire Some Policemen Discharge Plan Mentioned
A town official mulls discharging one to three policemen to break the quiet monotony as inquiries for police court cases yield nothing. The marshal remains concerned about the idle period and considers making changes. An ice treat plug is offered at Wiedemann's.
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Souling
Lawrence
Nes
Shine Five Cents at Eldridge Shining Parlor
An ad notes five cent shine at the Eldridge Shining Parlor located at 7 Mass Street. The copy emphasizes high quality Shulz clothes are well made and durable.
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Eldridge Shining Parlor
Mass. Street
Spring Suitings In At Koch The Tailor
Call and see Koch The Tailor for spring suitings in olive options. Raymond's Drug Store advertises oysters at the Hiawatha after the Elks Minstrels.
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Koch
Raymond's Drug
The
Hiawatha
Elks Minstrels
Commissioners to confer on Lecompton bridge project
Douglas County commissioners will travel to Lecompton tomorrow to confer with Jefferson County officials about the bridge that was knocked down by the recent flood. Multiple consultations precede final award of the construction contract.
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Jefferson County
Douglas County
Lecorpton
Tha Dee Perse
Dueschel Case Postponed and Divorce Denied Notice
The Dueschel case on the prohibition law was postponed yesterday to tomorrow. Divorce petition to the state was denied today. Several ads sneak in about clothing, posters for students, jewelry, watches, and livestock shows with listings for Gustafson and Barker appearing at a local livery barn on February 19 1910. Continuous noise of promotional content and miscellaneous notices fill the page.
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Dueschel
Gustafson and Barker
W. E. Monk
Washington Senate Hears Father of His Country Speech
In Washington on February 22 Senator Chauncey M. Depew read the farewell address by the so called Father of His Country as senators listened in the chamber. Visitors filled the galleries and the scene reflected formal ceremony amid historic rhetoric.
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Reed
Senate
Washington
Chauncey M. Depew
Funeral for Prot. Newson Draws Large Crowd at Unitarian Church
A large gathering attended the funeral of Prot. LLB Newson at the Unitarian church yesterday afternoon. Rev. FL ML Bennett led the services and spoke of the life and achievements of the deceased. Pallbearers included professors Co. Aditi, W. TL Carruth, I'. QO Marvin, TR. Dy O'Jaury, Olia Templin, and GG. Ueulap.
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Llb. Newson
Unitarian Church
Whe Liu
FL ML Bennett
Hus
Co. Aditi
W. TL Carruth
I’. QO
Marvin
TR. Dy O'Jaury
Olia Templin
GG. Ueulap
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