Lyric theater expands offerings with vaudeville and films
The Lyric announces rising crowds since opening and promises new vaudeville acts and moving pictures this week. Notable attractions include, among others, songs and music showcased at the Lyric, while local listings mention various businesses and services on the page. The list also notes John W. Gates advocating free trade on iron coal and lumber in a letter to Speaker Cannon.
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Washington
John W. Gates
Cannon
Judge to Set New Date for Major Re-trial in $29 Million Case
Chicago January 6 Judge Landis was asked to set a new date for the re trial of the $29 000 000 case United States District Attorney Sims said the case will be fought to the last inch, bearing in mind the errors found by the court of appeals in the original trial.
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Chicago
Landia
United States
Sims
Court of Appeals
Chinese Situation Unlikely to Be Disturbed by Yuan Resignation
The foreign office says Yuan Shi Kai's resignation is not expected to disturb the Chinese situation. The Fairfax will reopen after Friday night’s show. Staff are asked to prepare for attendees of the senior dance. Hurd offers writing papers by the pound, quire, or box calling cards.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
Yuan Shi Kai
The
Fairfax
Hurd
Peking
Avi
Japan
Washington
Senate
Taft
Frank H
Hitchcock
Pease
Winter Hits University Area As Temperatures Plunge
The University weather station records seven degrees below zero while rural areas drop further to fourteen below. Citizens thaw pipes, frost forms on windows, and people bundle with scarves as deep winter arrives suddenly. Newsline readers call in with cold weather wagers and curiosity about the chill.
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Weather Observatory
Ran Os Lywag
Lawrence
Journal
Lawrence to Aid Earthquake Relief Fund
The Salvation Army solicits street contributions and local newspapers offer a double chance to raise funds. An 80 program guarantees that all proceeds go to the relief effort with Mr. Plank of the Fraternal Aid handling finances and forwarding collected money to the governor. Admission is 25 cents and a large benefit ball is planned at the A A hall, with all gross receipts directed to the relief fund. Lawrence hopes a crowded event will help humanity.
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Lawrence
Salvation Army
Plank
Fraternal Aid
BF. A.A
Awful Conditions Now Dogs Attack Refugees
Messina reports describe starving dogs as a danger to refugees with rabid conditions and gnawing remains. Rome notes progress in quake district relief with orders to relocate residents for proper care and awaiting tents from the American supply ship Culgoa.
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Messina
Rome
Culgoa
Severe Cold Wave Sweeps Nation As Weather Bureau Warns
A general cold wave grips northern and central U S and is expected to spread to the East and South by night. The Weather Bureau projects deeper cold across the region with temperatures plunging in many interior areas as the nation endures record lows.
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Washington
Rocky Mountains
Appalachians
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Gulf
Flushing
Thornton
Interior States
Havne
Siain
Captain Hains
Annis
St. Paul
Regina
Canada
Winnipeg
Colder Weather Grips Central Town Morning
Des Moines region records sixteen to twenty below this morning with especially severe cold in central town. Residents report wind chills and icy streets as temperatures linger at deep cold levels.
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Des Moines
Jan
Oklahoma committee to resume penitentiary inquiry
A governor appointed committee in Topeka Kansas plans to resume the penitentiary investigation this Thursday. The group signals that sensational charges against Miss Barnard are not substantiated and little evidence has been found to support them.
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Topeka
Kans
Jas. G
Oft
Fur
Record Cold Grip Wins Southwest Plain
The coldest winter weather hit the region today with temperatures down across the area. Kansas City and St Joseph reported eight degrees below zero, Topeka and Dodge City were likewise frigid, Oklahoma City six below, Omaha thirteen below, and Lincoln nine below.
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Kangay City
Kansas City
Kansan City
St . Joseph
Topeka
Dodge City
Kansas
Oklahoma City
Omaha
lLineolt
Senate to Take Up Postal Savings Bank Bill
Washington January 6 The senate convened under the impression that bill ten to establish a Postal Savings bank will be taken up after routine business. The bill is led by Senator Carter who will try to keep it before the body until disposed of. He plans to press for a vote on the measure which is unfinished business.
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Washington
Senate
Carter
Night Riders Trial Moves Toward Verdict in Union City
Defense begins its argument as the Night Riders trial proceeds in Union City Tennessee with jurors to hear the case. A separate dispatch from St Petersburg reports Col Zavarnitsky, chief of the secret police at Visdivestock, sentenced to four years penal servitude for manufacturing evidence in political cases involving bombs and illicit literature. Other items note aviation diplomacy, Taft's postmaster general pick, a steamer collision near Odessa, and a U.S. senate message on United States Steel action.
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Union City
Tenn
St. Petersburg
Col. Zavarnitsky
Visdivestock
Odesss
Sviatoslav
Posedon
Washington
Novorossick
Senate Toler
Oe le
Araedeyee
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Senatorr Culberson
Charity Benefit in Sicily Raises Aid for Starved Neighbors
A charity event in Sicily is planned for tomorrow evening at the F. A. A. Hall to aid families facing extreme hunger and nakedness. The Fraternal Association and local volunteers organize the program with music, readings, and appeals for funds to be directed to those in need.
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F. A. A. Hall
Lig KA COOATRAGY Garge Anouet Enlists in U S Army
Fragmentary notice notes Kansas resident to join the U S Army amid unclear details. References to Burt Bites and Hastily dated events suggest a local community notice about military enlistment and related obligations.
Cash Lot the Juey Kansas Man Short Case Near Conclusion
Accountant A ford testified on shortages in the Montgomery county books. Witness Watnett reported an alleged $4000 deficit covering October 1907 to October 1908. The case centers on Le Erb and county treasurer Subblefielh, with ongoing examinations and possible restitution.
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L. A. Ford
E. Leffedd
Quref
Kansas Banks Reach New Record Deposits Says Official
State banks show record deposits with total around 107 million dollars as of November 27 1909. Individual deposits reach 14 million with per capita at 115 dollars. Total resources for major banks noted near 21 million more than earlier records. Public statement releases detailed figures from 750 banks and 210 trust companies.
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Topeka
Jan. U
Kansas
Wi Ie
Pouty
Ian
Lie
al- Light
Iivat
Une Ceport
Ainguud
Katgieas
Which Is Your Choice John Paul Jones or John Barry Father of the Navy
A special commission weighs claims on who should be titled father of the American navy between John Paul Jones and John Barry. Secretaries of War and the Senate Library chairmen lead a panel, with statues and sites debated as to prominence and merit.
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John Paul Jones
John Barry
Ington
Dan
John Mual Dunes
John Ksvy
Senate
Aye Quest
John Pant Jones
Barry, Ra
Colorado Assembly Meets in Denver Event Delayed
The Denver meeting of the Colorado Assembly proceeded despite garbled text showing the assembly gathering in Denver. Details remain unclear due to damaged OCR but the event centers on state legislative activities in the capital.
Packing Plant Deal Reported in Sapulpa Oklahoma
A Sapulpa packing plant project was agreed upon today with a $300,000 investment. B. Wells and other capitalists show interest as site details include rent and rooms. Also notes on Queen Dowager Lisbon and a listing for household items and sewing machines.
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Aes
Sapulpa
Okla
Cat
Lisbon
Ovber
Cail
Connecticut Street
Roosevelt intends special message on Harri es interstate case
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt plans to send a special message urging Congress to amend state commerce law following a Supreme Court ruling in the Harriman inquiry. The piece notes questioning by the commission and issues affecting Kansas workers amid looming labor tensions. A separate item from Bridgeton New Jersey reports a nineteen year old Vineland youth convicted of first degree murder in the death of William Read.
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Teddy
Owashington
Dan
G—Hoosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
Harries
Harriman
Ne Commission
Nophe Dale
Bridgeton
N. J
Walte
Vineland Suth
Zellar
William Read
Markets by Wire Wheat and oats detailed in Kansas City and Chicago notes
Grain receipts and prices across Kansas City and Chicago shown for May, July, and cash markets. Wheat ranges from 61 to 81 cents, corn around 57 to 64 cents, oats near 40 to 41 cents, rye listed, and timely futures for pork, lard, and live cattle. Hog receipts total 4,000 with top about 6.25. Also notes butter and stock figures and local business references.
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Kansas City
Dan
Chicago
McNish
Lawrence Plans Electric Line Franchise Debated
Whitled Laming outlines city wide electric line plan for Lawrence with a two percent gross earnings share for ten years and rights to assign the franchise. Mortgage filed in Kansas City to back the line, with counties to receive shares as the project proceeds. The Rawlings and Sutton company seeks changes including removing the two percent clause and extending franchise duration to thirty years.
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Whitsed Laming
Kansas
Ant Kansas Southwestern Countrie Spy
Topeka
Independence
Lawrence
Laming
Landing
Ale
Dulluwa
University
Haskell
Santa Fe
Maine
Elliott
Indiana
Henry
Tennessee
Winthrop
Lee
Massachusetts
University Bill
Maine Street
Rawlings and Sutton Company
Wang
Board of Engineers
Fulton Arkansas Faces Threat as Red River Levee Failing
Reports from Fulton Arkansas indicate the Red River levee is compromised and threatens nearby structures. The scene recalls the Pine Bluff flood during the Arkansas river rise, with waterfront properties already washed into the river.
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Fulton
Ark
Jan
Red River
Filton
Pine Bluff
Arkansas River
General Cotton Dead in Washington Home
James G. Washington general assistant attorney general under the Harrison administration died suddenly at his Washington home last night. He held the post during the Harrison administration and his sudden death shocks federal officials and legal circles in the capital.
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General Cotton
Washington
Jas. G
General Jobs
LB. Cotton
United States
Harrison
Fire Rips Springfield Theater and Damages Hotel
A blaze ignited at 12d this morning in the Baldwin theater and office building in Springfield Massachusetts, destroying the structure and damaging the Colonial Hotel. The fire caused extensive damage to several nearby buildings in the business district and led to a total loss estimated around 250,000 dollars. Fire Chief Raimada reported no injuries beyond one person treated at the scene. cause under investigation after an explosion is suspected in the theater area.
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Springfield
Buldwin
Ite
Utter
Eie
Raimada
Nixon
Wiguinins
Uda
Right of Way Through Air Supreme Court Question
A distorted 1900s style note discusses a forthcoming Supreme Court case on the right of way through airspace. It argues air rights are fundamental and future disputes will force national courts to decide how landowners and public authorities share aerial corridors for utilities and transit.
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Supreme Court
New York
Curtland Fe
Peyaldeut
Bere Club
Gommmercial Club Banquet Set For Tomorrow Night
The commercial club announces its annual banquet at the Bridge tomorrow evening with over 100 business and professional members attending. Governor elect W. J. Stubbs, Mayor George J Barker, Prof. W. W. Carruth, and Charles Arkweather are listed among speakers.
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Bidrdge
Comjutercitl Cid
Kidridge
Mlureh
Stuus
Lause
W. Jt. Stubbs
George J Barker
W. J. Halleck Dies After Fatal Gunshot
Kansas City man W J Halleck a wholesale casino employee died in hospital from a bullet wound suffered at his home last October 2. Mystery lingered but investigators called it a central incident. Halleck a Civil War veteran with Confederate service survived by a history in banking and later business in New York.
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Kansas City
Jug
W. J. Lashick
Hallack
Vicksburg
Su Laws
New York
Ety
Notable Civil War Memoir Amid Quirky Quotes From Moore
A Kansas City Journal account recalls Horace L. Mleure of Lawrence as a stern reader of men in cavalry days. He kept strict discipline, told humorous war anecdotes, and earned a reputation for blunt humor about orders and snail chases. The piece notes his late 19th century conduct and a county approval of a local annual report.
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Horace L. Mleure
Lawrence
Culauel
Muller
Lincoln
Tau
Moore
Muore
Kansas City Journal
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Lyrio—Fc
Business Directory
Attorneyse-At-Law
L. OH. Menger
Massachusetts Street
Barker
Opera House
W. D. Boyde
de Biase
Devel
Gilliseig
Jince
Gov
Warren
Burh
H. L. Chambers
Citetrica
Miler
Huura
S.J. Simmons
Healdenes
F. D. Morse
Ailee
Woodward & Co
W. Jones
Luilding
Quoatreet
Machusetts Bt
J. Blair
Vermont St
Bell
John GC. Rudolph
Kentucky
Bell Hone
Home
Ralph E. Barnes
FH. G. M.D
City Drug Store
Louisiana
Poynes
Rachel Fisuem
Gilaluate
NEW Santa FE
Digde
Joy Turnture
Fieai Kv Blvesaut
KAT BS
Mgunuic
Donnelly Bros
Livery Stabie
New Hampshire
Sta Telephone Co
Kana
We. T. Sinclair
Jalapone Bell
Massachusetts Eee
Liveey
Ane
Oliver Typewriter Agency
Bee Us
Muse
H. MM. Morrison
Mork Bros. & Sharp
Ioridge House
Beccage
Gates
Lexman's
the Relief Fund
Hain
Sicily
Cenis
Phauk
Wlauk
Lawrence Luyer
Miss Gases Ganerull
Siltes
Helen Piupps
Geenie
Era Qrauy
Leary
Garge Anouet
U.S. Army
Burt
Bea
Wlascury
Cash LO the Juey
Montgomery County
Colorado Assembly
Denverr
Cihizega
Msrene, de jScott
Laming's
Carnegie
New York City
Fulton, Ark
Gommercial Club
W. J. Halleck
Sheahan
Boughters
Waksrusa Township
Ton’s
Mars. Street
Loxman‘s
Aurora
Vandeville
Bert York
National Bank
J Wertkina, Co
al Tucker
Oasbier
G. & Hil
D. Mesen
Ant. Cahier
Lletattors
J.B. Watkina
C. A. Hil
C. Een Tucke
W. B Hagen
Ieoples
State Bank
Capital Biook
Bromellick
T. J. Sweeney
Ek Stubbs
Vics Praailent
J. Hileey
Ceahler
M.N
One Vents
Mae W
F. March
Eben Baldwin
A. Monroe
W. F. March
Cashier
Newmaik
A. Wood
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