Border Killing Riddles Rancher’s Death and Cattle Theft
A rancher Bert Akers was killed near Ysleta Texas while pursuing cattle stolen Monday from Mrs Murphy. A Mexican guard and companion Douglas Downs fled after the shooting as Mexican authorities report possible Villa ties and a broader cattle-theft plot near the border between Ysleta and Chihuahua.
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EL Vasa
Bert Akers
Ysleta
Toxis
Aiken
Bernarde Dysut
San Loredze
Chiliahua
Villaxe
Akers
Murphy
Texas
Tinte
Dollars Downs
Wieves
Lorenzo
Akos
Downs
Sin
Chilowhin City
Gen
Villa
Ofspersons
Santa Vendel
Quitine
Cisneral Luis Herrera
Yolet
Tonas
Mexican detainees at border clash with customs officials
A damaged OCR report shows Mexican detainees attempting border crossing encountered U S border authorities. The fragment mentions captains and orders, with unclear references to immigration and medical implications, and signs of enforcement actions near a border point.
Favor C. H. Tucker for Second District Delegates
In Douglas County Republicans express support for C. H. Tucker, praising his interest in free affairs and sound political judgment. The piece notes Tucker as a leading choice to represent the district at the convention and mentions active campaigning by Second District delegates to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County Republicans
Chicago
Aeumber
Douglas County
Tucker
Taree Venee
Fischer Named to National Retailers Board
Otto A. Fischer, appointed by National Shoe Retailers, promotes Kansas retailer interests on the national board. Glo A. Biseher of Luweene also joins, praised for pushing state representation in the national body during January in New York.
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Otto A. Fischer
Glo A
Annual Meeting of Merchants Association Banquet
Preparations are underway for the Annual Meeting of the Merchants Association banquet. A dinner for members will start the event, with year’s activities reviewed and plans outlined for future activities. The executive committee for the following year will be elected at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants' Association
Itis Mada
Mia Thants and Daa Association
Tantanec
Tri Nvetine
Gathoe
Hiss
Wighership
Kansas convict seen in Chicago tourist agency robbery
Reports describe a Kansas man connected to a Chicago robbery at a tourist agency. A cashier, Ernest Walsh, was wounded and a driver killed. a woman accomplice fled toward Toledo after the heist. Police describe the suspect as William LaTrasse with vague attire details. Toledo officers pursued leads while witnesses noted a stylish outfit.
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Igagn
Detentiv
Patralwen
Sentubiai Chienzo
Svante
Chicago
Thomas Cok & Sons
Oliga
A. Johnson
Ernest Walsh
Cook Agency
Toledo
Serbia
Nici
Ehieg
Taggart’s Bills Introduced by Amoshe's Second District
A series of bills introduced by Amoshe, Kansas district representative, and supported by Joseph Taesart and Loutin Sewndistiel aim to extend Yensivdl law provisions to High Fourth and Nineteenth regiments. Proposals include a Kansas caralegs bill authorizing and directing war-related postal and building improvements, plus a Fort Sentts and Garnett post office expansion plan and a Lawrence post office addition.
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Amoshe
Javsent
Voneress
Joseph Taesart
Loutin Sewndistiel
Highfoonth
Ninetenuth Reginauts
Kansas Caralegs
Seerubayy
Joguthar
Axineaiad
Reyiaiz
Fort Sentts
Fedleval Luildine
Garnett
Ub Lawrence
Plans for Speaking Trip by President Wilson to Des Moines
From Chicago to Des Moines and other Middle West stops are listed in detailed plans for President Wilson’s upcoming speaking tour. The itinerary includes February 4 speaking in Des Moines and other towns along the route as invitations and telegrams flood the White House.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Washington
Wilson
Middle West
Moines
White House
Hodkay
Cleveland
Train Wreck After Snow Slide Hits Spokane Route
A Great Northern train was halted by a small slide when a larger avalanche struck near the Cascades, sweeping the dining car and chair car 300 feet down an embankment. Several passengers and five crewmen were killed or injured as cars were destroyed and wreckage spread along the slope.
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Spokane
Cascades
Ehlamelt Aul
Avlich
Lyo
Corea
Isette Sedond
Oltiytals
Pight
Mary Paul
Cor
Tt Nerthern
Willigsuydd
Peace with Belgium and German talks overshadow Europe
A fragmented report suggests tentative peace with Belgium and possible separate talks with Germany. The London union and Dutch dispatches hint at shifts as Belgium's stance is described as cautious.
Molde Town Burned In Midnight House Fire
A Norwegian town Molde remained burning at midnight as fires devastated large parts of the settlement. Police and court authorities were involved with the unfolding blaze and its aftermath.
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Copsntggen
Dan
Molde
Luis
Wild Ruse Violin Piece Debut Delayed to February Meeting
A garbled report notes a violin performance titled Wild Ruse involving Miss Ed it Hoping and a crew around Stacie and Liss. The event, described as a naval themed piece, was adjourned to meet on a third Exiday in February, with audience health and relations mentioned.
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Rust
Ally
Tak
Liss
Edit
Ueelinige
Exiday
Manhattan Students Form Interest Group for Machine Gun Company
In Manhattan, students and officials discussed forming a machine gun company under National Guard organization rules. The effort aimed to prove public interest and secure student support from local agricultural school groups. The plan hinged on demonstrated local backing and proper organizational steps.
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Manhattan
Uato
Lawreves
National Guards
Uorganizati
Stollelts
Manhatten Agricudtlical, Sulool
Rabies Fear After Cat Bite In Kansas City Area
A county resident reports a rabies scare after a house cat that became alarmed at its own weaving attacked. The cat was killed and sent to the city for examination. A Kansas City bacteriologist confirmed the bite, noting possible exposure to rabies and advising precautionary treatment for the bitten individuals.
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Kansas
Statis Tnt
Palcso Marton
Dais Iy
George
Ares
Keith
Slauwix
Hope for cold wav es and changing weather in midwest
Weather reports from multiple cities warn of torrential rain and rapid temperature rise. Forecasters expect conditions to shift as humid air moves in, threatening floods and property damage across Chicag o, Joliet, Aurora, Elgin, and neighboring towns.
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Chicago
Wales
Sleusive
Bang
Joliet
Aurora Adil Elgin
Mobilization Plans Signal Fairfax Defense Tie to Saba
A fragment hints at mobilization plans involving Fairfax and Saba, with ties to the Southern Pacific. The terse note points to strategic actions, naming entities and locations while signaling broader regional coordination and potential timetable.
City Attorney weighs franchise filing procedure
A city attorney discusses whether a franchise for an interurban line can be submitted without a petition and outlines legal steps. Commissioners note potential submission without a formal petition, while 일부 aspects of the ordinance and specific street routes remain unsettled as officials seek clarity on the franchise scope and streets to be used.
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Ander
Franighi
Hulyfield
Interurban
Company
Francisco
Cleland
Gloland
Hay Fire Destroys West Farm Shed and Bale Stack
Fire swept a hay shed on a western farm, engulfing about 1 000 bales while neighbors reported a lack of water supply. Firefighters arrived to find the structure and its contents largely consumed as they battled the blaze with limited immediate resources.
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Adyalavad
Bridge spur work unloads material across site
Unloading proceeds as the spur project advances across the bridge work area with material from Netoss and coordinating teams. The operation focuses on moving supplies to support ongoing construction tasks and maintain progress at the site.
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Netoss
Uni Indie
Thesspur
unclear OCR leads to historical road petition report
Fragmentary text notes a law led by an official about opening roads petitioned by Lord Lawrence and property in Jefferson County. Mentions improved streets north of a location on Sorhieutient street and Well inproved fama. The legibility is too poor to extract concrete names or dates.
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Lord’ Lawrence
Sorhieutient Street
Alvie
Ules North
Lalv
Jefferson Coun Umro Wiekte
February Term Court Docket List In Douglas County
The February term opens February 7 with sixteen criminal cases headed by the state versus Clit Jordan for murder and a large batch of civil and divorce actions. Fourteen two dozen criminal matters include four peace bond cases and liquor traffic charges. A key trial will feature the murder case and ongoing cases from the prior term continue, with Judge Smart presiding in Lawrence.
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Douglas
Clit- Jordan
Douglas County
Dudge Smart
Lawrence
Kansas State Good Roads Association Executive Meeting
The executive committee of the Kansas State Good Roads Association will meet in Lawrence. A representative of Jom 5orkins of Lawrence is an officer, and attendance is noted. A convention for road advocates will be planned during the Lawrence gathering.
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Association
Kansas State
Dorengn
Jom 5Orkins
Lawrence
Irenanion
Lawrenes Vem
Streams Rise Threaten Bridge As Flood Lifts In Kansas
Weak lines in central and eastern Kansas show swelling streams from protracted rains. Five men reported lodity and signs of dam strain as a large bridge under construction near the river faced danger. The executive committee of the Henkers association in Kansas State warned of potential damage and urged precautions.
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Sopeka
Kansas
City commission backs bridge safety push in lawrence
County commissioners consider a resolution urging immediate action to strengthen the steel bridge and ensure safety for travelers. Engineers testified the bridge needed reinforcement to remain safe, and the commission directs the mission to proceed at once.
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Lawren
Mem City Commission
Elaiu
Seth Iean
Cleland
Oaatty
Fragmentary OCR of teachers secretarial meeting notes
Fragmented text references Supt F P Smith Lawrence State Penitentiary and secretaryship. Mentions Chancellor Strong, Prof Baldwin, and county delegates. The passage is garbled, with unclear names and actions and stray phrases about races and musical convocation. No coherent event or outcome is determined.
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F. P. Smith
Lawre _ toned
Lawrence Se
Baldwin
Gebion
Jas ¢Ounty
Plan Your Work National Advertiser Suggestion
Fragmentary OCR text references planning work and a suggestion from a national advertiser. The readable portion is disjoint and lacks clear events, people, or places to anchor a full news item.
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National
Aness Phau
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