Lawrence Committee Met at Eldridge Discusses Transport for Dunkards
The Lawrence committee met last night at the Eldridge and discussed furnishing transportation for the Dunkard convention at Pleasant Grove next May. A collaboration with the Commercial club was planned to arrange travel, while considering bringing R L McDonald overall factory to town and securing workers. A proposed boulevard from Indiana and Warren to Missouri via the campus was also outlined, aiming for a two and a half mile route. A separate note mentions the National Socialist push to release Antonio P Arvajo in Texas.
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Lawrence
Eldridge
Dunkard Convention
Pleasant Grove
Dunkard Church
United States
Douglas County
Comemreial Club
R. L. McDonald
St. Joseph
Indiana
Oread
Stubbs
Missouri
Warren
Warren Street
Oread Avenue
University
J. E. Stubbs
Emory and Templin
Missouri Street
San Antonio
Texas
National Socialist Organization
Antonio P. Arvajo
Storm Was Serious Across Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee
A violent storm causing major damage swept through Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee with Fisher in Poinsett County nearly leveled. Six dead in Augusta and six more killed in other areas with many injured as communications were disrupted and full damage remained uncertain. In Washington the House rejected Senate salary raise provisions for the president and the speaker.
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Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Lonoke
Woodruff
Prairie
Poinsett
Fisher
Poinsett County
Augusta
Washington
House
Senate
Flood Threat Hits Cincinnati as Ohio River Rises
Heavy rains push the Ohio River toward 50 feet with 55 feet forecast by tomorrow. Cincinnati braces for rail and business disruption as floods threaten Grand Central station and lower-city areas. Louisville reports thousands in damage and widespread flooding across Kentucky. Pittsburg and Lexington note rising rivers, evacuations, and submerged areas with livestock losses.
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Cincinnati
Grand Central Station
Louisville
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Lexington
Miss Jessie Carter Sues James M. Rinker for $50,000
Topeka reports Miss Jessie Carter of 3601 Olive street Kansas City filed a lawsuit in the United States circuit court seeking 50000 damages for misplaced affection and alleged irregularities tied to a marriage promise. Defendant James Rinker formerly ran for the legislature from Trego county and faced a prior indictment and conviction over a suggestive letter. Attorney A W Sarrar, who defended him previously, now represents the plaintiff.
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Jessie Carter
James M Rinker
Topeka
Olive Street
Kansas City
United States Circuit
James Rinker
Trego County
A. W. Sarrar
Alleged Burglar Held Aboard New Hampshire
Westchester District Attorney wired the captain of the battleship New Hampshire 500 miles at sea to arrest John Ryan, a sailor, in connection with a May burglary at Ossining. Ryan was held aboard the ship awaiting extradition as detectives prepare to bring him to Newport News after Gov. Hughes signs papers.
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New Hampshire
John Ryan
New York
Westchester County
White Plains
Ryan
Wiliam Kane
Ossining
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Westchester
Hampton Roads
Gov. Hughes
Newport News
Jte
Deferred Franchise Referred Back After Council Session
The Dayton council in special session wrestled with the Laming railway franchise amendments. After repeated changes and parade of experts, the measure was again sent to committee to draft a presentable form for Monday night. Forfeit rose to 5000 and life capped at twenty years. route to University grounds kept if campus route rejected.
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Lccarge
Dayton
Barker
Lorder
Hazen
Kazold
Blair
Cox
Bond
Hutchins
Dicker
Hults
Wood
Wilder
Laming
Kansas City & Southwestern Railway Co
Streight
Social events and weddings stir Lawrence social scene
Invitations for two evening whist parties set the social tone for March as Pi Beta Phi hosts a Friday event with out-of-town guests, and Acacia fraternal banquet at Eldridge draws notable attendees. Mrs. Marvin hosts Zo diac luncheon while Rear Admiral Evans visits Topeka for lectures and receptions with Mrs Evans.
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Luther North Lewis
Pi Beta Phi
W. E. Hazen
Robley D. Evans
Topeka
House Rejects Public Utilities Bill in Topeka Fight
In Topeka on February 24 the House defeated the public utilities bill by a 64 to 42 vote after six hours of debate. The Morgan motion to return the bill to the judiciary for redrafting aimed to empower city governments, not a state board, provoking a heated clash over home rule. The measure is likely to be reshaped and presented again before adjournment.
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Topeka
house \of representatives
House
Pera
Senate
Brady
Morgan
Judiciary Committees
Stubbs
Dolley
W. Y. Morgan
Reno
County
Judiciary Committee
Hutchinson
Friends of the Bill
Mitchell
Newlin
Ryan
Friends of the Utilities Law
Trial transcripts reveal Cooper Carmack confrontation in Nashville
The Cooper Sharp trial resumes with Col. Cooper on the stand recounting the street encounter with Carmack. He describes Carmack's gun drawing, Mrs Eastman's alarm, and Robin's intervening shots. Cross examination targets related embezzlement accusations and prior editorials.
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Cooper
Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharp
Col. Cooper
General Washington
Carmack
Biographical Sketch of Taft in Inaugural Souvenir
Washington February 24 The Inaugural Souvenir issued by the inaugural ceremonies committee includes a biographical sketch of President elect Taft by President Roosevelt. It emphasizes Taft’s training courage commonsense and high character and notes rumors of friction with Roosevelt.
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Taft
Washington
Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Another Assault in Pittsburg
Pittsburg police arrested fifteen Negroes on suspicion after another white girl was attacked following a citywide clash between whites and blacks. The incident follows a string of assaults on white girls and unsettled tensions in the community.
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Pittsburg
For Sale Household Furniture in Bell Bellows
Washington February 24 The supreme court reversed a Kentucky ruling finding American Express liable for cross shipments to 10 consignees in Kansas. For sale 2 tin roofs 10x12 feet, 3 floor registers, 2 galvanized chimneys destroyed under the Kansas prohibition. C H Daugherty 817 Tennessee Street Home phone 878. Silvermine Seed Corn from Agricultural College breeding stock Box 7 Lawrence Kansas. Found ladies umbrellas in post office lobby owner may reclaim by proving property and paying for the aid Robt White janitor.
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Washington
Supra
Kentucky
American Express Company
Kansas
C. H. Daugherty
Tention Lawnessee Street
Agricultural College
Lawrence, Kanssan
A. A
Robt. White
WIEDENMANN S Birthday Post Cards At Boyles
Meat Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream Strawberry Ice Cream Banana Ice Cream Green Gage Jee The taste tells WIEDERMANNS Birthday Post Cards at Boyles
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Wiedemann's
Boyles
Calamity and Bills in a Fog Shrouds Harbor News
In New York a steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II ran aground near Gedney channel amid a dense fog and was later freed with minimal damage. Parallel dispatches in Hutchinson Kansas report a bold robbery at Wells Fargo Express on the Santa Fe depot, Haymaker killed, robber evades, and the intruder seizes a key and money. Senate and House bills progress slow but steady as lawmakers push public utilities measures and farm naming bills amid ongoing legislative sessions and cost concerns.
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New York
New York Harbor
Kaiser Wilhelm Hui
Bremen
Gedney Channel
Hutchinson
Kans
Haymaker
Wells-Fargo Express
Santa Fe
Betsie J
Senate
Eitius
Mare
State Journal
Gossif
Ibout
Cen|atur
Reims
Another Strange Case Ginglea Affair Trails to Chicago
Report from Chicago on February 24 states a 1 year old woman Marie Melneu alleged she was seized by two men, drugged, and taken to a Lincoln Park hotel where she lay unconscious for twenty hours. The tale echoes the Ella Gingles hotel binding case from last week.
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Ginglea
Have & Reputition
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Marie Melneu
Ella Gingles
Taft’s inaugural address revised and read to friends
President Taft used a busy day in New York to catch up on correspondence and draft a magazine article. He shared a dual revision of the new administration policy declaration with Roosevelt and close aides, calling it a strong state paper. No callers called. Train service between Norfolk and Sioux City halted by drifting snow.
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New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Norfolk, Neb
Norfolk
Sioux City
Vast Arkansas swindle ring busted by federal raids
Little Bees, Ark Feb 24 a nationwide operation uncovered by state and federal authorities led to arrests of leaders amid a sprawling fraud scheme. Investigators traced fake wrestling matches and horse racing schemes used to fleece victims nationwide, with at least 35500 tied to a Maybray arranged event.
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Arkansas
Little Bees
Ark
Yeatery
Grimals
Maybray
J. C. Maybray
F. A. Clark
J. Mit Johnson
Isadore J. War
T. C.cavanaugh
New Orleans
Senate approves KU dormitory funding amid minor cuts
The Ways and Means Committee report on state educational appropriations allocates KU about million for maintenance, new buildings, and repairs, including the first Liberal Arts Building wing and the Rosedale hospital. It funds general maintenance, repairs, and a new electrical engineering building but omits some equipment. Total biennial appropriation stands around 1,092,059.
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Ways and Means Committee
Senate
University of Kansas
House
K. U
Rucedale
General Mai Ag
Liberal Acts
Rosedale
Fight Opens Over Prohibition Amendment in Iowa House
In Des Moines Iowa Feb 24 the house formally begins the drive for the prohibition amendment after the committee presents a favorable report urging re submission, marking the start of a key political battle.
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Des Myinea
Iowa
Southern negro anti-saloon congress convenes in Atlanta
The southern negro anti-saloon congress met in Atlanta with many speakers. Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University addressed the delegates this afternoon. In Madison Wisconsin the supreme court denied Senator Lehr an injunction to stop paying expenses for the senatorial primary investigation.
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Anto Saloon Congresa
Atlanta
Southern Negro Anti-Saloon Congresa
Kelly Miller
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Lehr
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J. W. Green
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Rio Bamba
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D. B. Cooper
Maury County
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Indianapolis
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Oklo
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Home Book Co
Mass. St
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O. K Pantatorium
St. Bell
Boosey
Opera Furniture
HL Jorgensen
Prop
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Mass
Bell Phone
Wight Glerk
Waseca
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