Lewis is Free After Parole for Manslaughter Case
Mrs. Maude Lewis secured a parole for her husband John Lewis who was convicted of manslaughter in 1907. Governor Stubbs signed the parole after a three year campaign, with Lewis to reunite with his wife in Lansing. Lewis served in Leavenworth while Mrs. Lewis collected petitions and letters from jurors and Kansas businessmen. The couple planned to travel to Leavenworth and begin their life anew once free.
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Kansas
Maude Lewis
Stubbs
Lansing
John Lewis
Lewis
Nce
Douglas County
C. A. Smart
Johm
Houston McNeese
Houston Ali Se
How- Fee
Leavenworth
Quoted Call for Health Fight Against White Plague
A fragment stresses the need for stronger effort against tuberculosis in the United States. It recalls that about 500000 people suffer from consumption and all are at risk of death, highlighting the urgency. The text mentions an exhibit at a university.
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United States
Rain Assails Town as Flood Warns Health Push
Heavy rains drenched the area from night through morning with Mud Creek overflowing its banks. Town residents faced flooded streets and puddles while transit kept moving. The piece links weather to a public health message urging better health practices amid ongoing disease prevention efforts.
Curtis the American sets three new aviation records
That Little Man Bird, Pawlhou from France, still captivates crowds but Curtis the American dominates the day. Curtis completed three flights amid a twenty mph gale and established three new records while Paulhan failed to match the starting rising marks or the 55 mph passenger speed.
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Curtis
Los Angeles
Cal
Pawhau
France
Paulhan
Illinois Militia Protect Prisoners in Vienna
Vienna Illinois militia arrived to guard three imprisoned African Americans accused of killing Allen Clark. Major Baumgart of the Fifth Infantry from Danville commands. Sheriff Martin expected to seek withdrawal of some troops as calm is reported. In Boston, election results trigger a potential recount sought by James J Storrow’s campaign managers who contest the mayoral outcome.
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Vienna
Allen Clark
Baumgart
Fifth Infantry
Danville
Dds
Mathin
Boston
Dan
W. Fitz- Yeral
James J. Storrow
Storrow
University Closes Early Due to Coal Shortage
Everything is closed at the University tonight as coal deliveries are pending. Six cars of coal are en route and the tuberculosis exhibit program will be rescheduled. Remaining exhibit activities will proceed as announced once heat is secured. Classes are suspended for the night pending fuel arrival.
Elected Directors Named by City Voting Body
The city chose directors yesterday at the building. MC A Henley George Innes Wilder Metcalf A Weaver re elected for three years George C Trovillo fills vacancy from W C Simons resignation E F Caldwell elected trustee for three years.
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C. A
MC. A. A. Henley
George Innes
Wilder S. Metcalf
A. D. Weaver
George C. Trovillo
W. C. Simons
E. F. Caldwell
Farm Journal editor speaks to journalism class at university
E W Rankin business manager of the Farm Journal of Topeka addressed a journalism class this morning. He discussed the business side of class publications and outlined methods to increase business through various means.
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E. W. Rankin
Farm Journal
Farm Journal of
Topeka
Clean Off the Sidewalks in Lawrence City Snow Rule
Citizens complain that sidewalks in Lawrence were not cleared after snowfall. The lack of snow removal has led to near misses and a fallen young man on Mississippi Street who may be unable to walk for two months. Authorities face calls to enforce the ordinance promptly.
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Lawrence
Mississippi Street
Former Lawrence Woman Maria Knight Dies in Newton
Maria Knight of Newton Kansas died January 11 at 2:35 PM from paralysis at her daughter Ed Rousell home. Survived by three children Ed Rousell Newton Ed Lander Newton and A J Knight Hutchinson. Remains to be brought to Lawrence Thursday at 2 20 PM for funeral from Santa Fe train and Oak Hill cemetery burial.
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Maria Knight
Newton
George T. Reynolds
Kansas
Ed. Rousell
Ed. Lander
A. J. Knight
Hutchinson
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Oak Hill Cemetery
Heney Begins Case in Hermann Trial in Portland
In Portland Oregon on January 12 Francis J Heney opened the prosecution of Binger Hermann alleging a conspiracy with Franklin Mays W N Jones and others to exploit forest reserve creation. The scheme targeted school lands in southern Oregon involving 49660 acres with expected net profits around 600000 defense counsel Colonel A Worthington denied the charges.
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Binger Hermann
Portland
Oregon
Ore
Francis J. Heney
IHL
General Land Office
Washington
Franklin Mays
WN. Jones
Worthington
Paroled man pleads guilty to selling liquor
Henry Martin was paroled this afternoon from the county jail where he was confined after pleading guilty to selling liquor. The Physical Director of Washburn, a fraternity member visiting Lawrence for the season's first basketball games, viewed the Good Fellows charity box and remarked about charging it to dust and rain settling it, reflecting issues in Washburn athletics.
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Henry Martin
Washburn
Lawrence
Good Fellows
Washburn Athletics
Personal visitors and travel plans to Kansas City
A list of residents and visitors including A. Monroy E E Stauffer C J Eriksell and S W Atkinson visiting or traveling to Kansas City. Several others plan trips to St Louis Portsmouth Excelsior Springs Topeka and Providence with extended stays or visits to relatives and friends.
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A. Monroy
Lawrence
Kansas City
E. E. Stauffer
C.J. Eriksell
Fletcher Phillips
Mets
J. We Byers
St. Louis
Mrs. Fal
S. W. Atkinson
Lawreate
E. Ifaworth
A. G. Sellards
Ins
Porthmouth
Ohio
Dr. Sellards
Marguerite Ford
Excelsior Springs
Anna Talbot
Providence
R. J
Ord Clingman
D. A. Brust
Topeka
Brook Pemberton
Emporia
Cartell
Marion Buesell
Great Bend
Katiza
Elia Talbot
Tongonoxit
Al'r. Smith
Wichmound
Kansas
Dee All
Hults
Ben Smith
Qmatia, Neb
W. QO. Smith
Ice Gorges Mississippi River Threatens Shipping
IGE MELTING Ice Gorges the Mississippi River from Chester to the city causing rising water. A weather bureau gauge shows a rise of seven tenths in twenty four hours as ice jams threaten shipping and property. Officials consider blasting the jam to avert disaster.
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St. Louis
Missetai
Northert Points
Mississippi
Chester
Pittsburg
Mugnungahela
Allegheny
Ohio
United States
Cause Sensation Findings in Rock Island Deal
New York reports the stock exchange investigation into the Rock Island episode will surprise Wall Street. Three well known brokerage houses are expected to face severe discipline as evidence suggests a long, sustained movement in Rock Island securities under unusual exchange circumstances. The governing committee continues in session with no further announcements expected until tomorrow.
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Rock Island
New Yorks
Exelesin
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Corrigan Resigns Presidency of Metropolitan Railway
Bernard Corrigan resigned as president of the Metropolitan Railway in Kansas City Missouri. Walter W Wheatley of Mexico City is named as his probable successor, with Wheatley serving as general manager of the company. Corrigan cited failing health for his departure.
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Metropolitan Railway
Kansas City
Kansas Ciy
Bernard Corrigan
Metropolitan ‘Suez Railway Company
Walter W Wheatley
Mexico City
Geners
Corriga
Mrs McCoy Reads Norman Duncan in Lawrence
Mrs Katherine Oliver McCoy, a celebrated reader, plans to present Norman Duncan’s book Dr Luke of Labrador in February in Lawrence. Duncan, currently in the city, has offered a personal testament to her interpretation of his work.
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Norman Duncan
Expresus Department of "1 University
Katherine Oliver “McCoy
McCoy
Lawrence
Luke
Labrador
Duncan
Mrs. McCoy
Banquetted at the Eldride Law banquet by The Commercial Club
The Commercial Club hosted the eleventh annual banquet with over a hundred attendees in Lawrence. Speakers included J. J. Buwersoek and J. E Niges, who urged prudent spending and discussed municipal governance. The event highlighted proposed city improvements and a two-station fire engine plan, with debate over cost and coverage.
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Eldride
Stark
Rauher
Lawrence
J. J. Buwersoek
Mr. Biversark
J. E Niges
Tle
Commission Fort
Enmiuinsia Fort
Gru
Wrasbel
Mey Hagen
Eemiedl
Government reforms and Pinchot policies endorsed
National Live Stock Association endorses Pinchot policies as part of a broader set of reforms. Resolutions urge reform of interstate rate legislation, review of classifications, and possible state commerce court opposition. Forest service policy under Pinchot receives endorsement amid ongoing regulatory debates.
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National Live Stock Association
Pinchot
Treuver
Coly Dan
Wrution
Commerce Court
Thie Forest Service
Cash hidden in book case and desk found in New Orleans
In New Orleans on January 12 cash totaling about thirty thousand dollars was discovered hidden in a book case and desks in the late Father Nicholas Simon estate. Investigators described the find as part of years of concealment tied to the St. Francis Desales church parish.
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New Orlens
Nicholas Simon
She
Sinmun
Elusiye
St. Francis Desutes
Will Go Higher After Food Price Moves
A garbled report notes continued rise in meat costs with a retail dealer earning large gross profit from meals. It references an unnamed source and vague timing, focusing on market pressure and profit margins.
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Aarold Syvitt
Tia
Reity
Searel
Rumored Battle Report From Acoyaps In Insurgent Victory
Rumors reach the desk of a battle at Acoyaps where government troops were defeated by insurgents. No details of the fighting are available.
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Sandian Uo
Sicaragua
Acoyaps
Fraternal events and social chatter at Kansas University
Invitations circulated for the Phi Alpha Delta spring party at the Lambda Epsilon chapter to mark its founding at Kansas University with a Samat banquet on April 6. Miss Sarah Morrison of Kansas City, ex-Vassar, attends KU and pledges to Kappa Alpha Theta. Alumni of Tiv Pi Beta Phi plan a 3 p m gathering with Mrs. Benefliet. A long fragment presents social gossip about dress, parties, and workplace tales in Lawrence, noting party manners, fashion, and a sharp critique of a sensational but unprinted news item.
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Thi Alpha Delta
Hae
Jienuse
Vie
Lambda Epsilon
Kansas University
Phi Alpha Delta
Sarah Morrison
Kansas City
Vassar
University
Kappa Alpha Theta
Shooting in Leavenworth Claims Patrolman and Wounds One
A patrolman was killed and another wounded during an arrest attempt in Leavenworth Kansas on January 12. The officers confronted a disturbance at a Cherulize street resort and were shot by a black suspect who was then jailed. The dead officer, Devinuis, had recently worked as a guard at the local prison and leaves a family. Soldiers and coal miners threaten lynching the suspect. tensions run high in the city tonight.
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Leavenworth
Kans
Devinuis
Swaney
Cherulize Street
Dev
Ral Pricun
Fort Leavenworth
Wre
Elected Directors at Humane Society Meeting
The Humane Society held an important meeting last evening electing board directors T. J. Sweeney, Frank Meierhoeffer, G. C. Wolf, Miss Sarah Radcliffe and E. A. Wilder. Officers to be appointed later.
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Humane Society
The
Frank Meierhoeffer
G. C. Wolf
Sarah Radcliffe
E. A. Wilder
Journalists to Attend Conference at University
A journalism conference is set for January 19 at the University. Dean C. M. Harper announces Arthur Brisbane of Hearst papers as lead speaker. The program includes chapel talks, sessions on what schools of journalism should teach, and a public meeting. Attendees include Jerome Dowd, Walter Williams, and other prominent editors and educators.
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C. M. Harper
Journalism
Arthur Brisbane
Hearst Papers
Eerve
Walter Williams
Iss
Tinelieon
Eldridge
Jerome Dowd
The
Union of Oklahoma
Missouri
Gregory Irony Town
Wtter
Nen
Frats in high school spark Topeka board probe talk
Journal report prompts questions about board action on high school fraternities in Topeka. Phi Sigma Chi and Delta Kappa Theta claim they are not high school groups but a chartered corporation. locals worry about law applicability and school athletics threats.
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Board of Education
Smith
Journal
Wils Miming
Topeka
Lawrence
Dela Omicron
Obcron
Phi Sigma Chi
Topeka Board of Education
Jivbert Serad
Andreasurer
Oho
Kansas State Agricultural College
Wentworth Military Academy
Boston Technical School
Thomas Bush
Trias Street
Logansnullee
Port
Phi Sigs
Phi Siys
Delta
Delta Quieron
Owieron
Finetign
International Peace Tidings Favor Knox Proposal
European powers are viewed as favorable to Secretary Knox propelling an international court for arbitral justice. Diplomatic circles note the move’s significance even without formal replies to the joint message to the powers. A dormouse scene in the Probate Judge's office amused observers today, drawing attention to a childlike distraction amid official duties.
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Knox
Washington
Dan
Europe
Mudge
Christian Revival At North Lawrence Cochurch Continues
Revival at the North Lawrence Christian congregation will proceed through the week despite the weather. Evening service subject titled The Divine Creed Applied examines faith in daily life.
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North Lawrence
White slave bill imposes severe penalties in Congress
Washington January 12 reports note the house passed the Lunnen-Sabath white slave bill linking to trafficking investigations. penalties cap at 5400 dollars and up to ten years for aiding prostitution. amid political tension the administration seeks to reassure the public. switchmen strike at Chicago railroads nears mediation with Interstate Commerce Commission. congress to conference over Pinchot Ballinger resolution. conferees named. a social note closes with a quip on entertaining a homely visiting girl.
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Washington
Jan
Nationel Rauion Commission
Trafic
Erte
Twesters
Chicago
Interstate Chummerce Commission
S “En
House
Senate
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Smith
Fitzgerald
New York
Lawrence National Bank Elects Officers and Clevenger to Board
Lawrence National Bank held its annual election of officers and re elected the existing board. Mr G G Clevenger was elected as a new board member adding strength to the board. The board re elected all former officers including Mr Benson who retired. The bank ended a trying year by declaring a 10 percent dividend at the December meeting.
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Lawrence National Bank
Lawrence Nationsat
G. G. Clevenger
Clevenger
Theelubs
Benson
Jono
Old Settler Dead and Local Incidents Reported
William S. Byrd died at his home west of the school base after a long illness. He was 56, lived in the county about 35 years, and leaves his mother and sisters. Lou McCann was shot in a rabbit hunt by W T Hutchin. the injury was not serious. Salvation Army musicale dates were postponed due to Ensign Thorpe's illness. Willie McKay remains at the Tulsa farm, praised for his fine disposition and diligence.
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Wm. S. Byrd
Schinal Base
Mr. Byrd
Lou McCann
W. T. Hutchin
McCann
Iutchins
Ensign Thorpe
Salvation Army
Perry
Eudora
McKay
Willie McKay
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Linwood
A.D. Orrick
Puddieg
Heney
Kausagi
Doval Weather Bureau
Corrigan Resions
Ata
J. E. Riggs
Commission
MR. Bowerlock
Pui Kappa Psi
Tiv Pi Beta Phi
F. M. Benefliet
Lown
Alee
Wtru
Mini
Phi Sigma Hi
Ranaak
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