Murder Creates Shock as Collier Is Slain in Longmont
William Collier a former Lawrence resident and retired merchant was brutally murdered at his Longmont Colorado home last week. Investigators seek clues amid theft and arson of the body. His sisters in this city learn of the murder and travel to Colorado.
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Carrie Kasold
Charles Miller
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Society Confession Essays and Opera Night Frays in Lawrence
In Society column the writer reflects on changing tastes from social gossip to broader events and recalls the Opera House scene in Lawrence where a paid in full performance sparked talk of matrimony and marital strain. The Ohho club hosted a Saturday card party for Miss Agnes Abrlaub with a dainty luncheon afterwards.
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Fraud Scandals Surge in Oklahoma Town Lot Deals
Muskogee Oklahoma January 25 government officials say fraud in town lot deals rivals the worst in history. Witnesses arrive before the federal grand jury as secret service men testify dummies were used to sign quit claim deeds. One juror candidate is related to a key figure, prompting scrutiny and potential elimination.
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Fisheries Boundary Question Referred to Hague Court
An agreement has been reached between Secretary Root and the British Canadian and Newfoundland governments on the Newfoundland fisheries boundary. It will be submitted to The Hague court for arbitration. Also in Chicago plans for a Kansas Day dinner on January 29 with speakers including Eugene Ware and George R. Peck.
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George R. Peck
B. L. Winchell
F. J. V. Skiff
John Sebastian
Man Wins as Supreme Court Keeps Papers in Court
Guthrie Okla Jan 23 In chambers the state supreme court ruled that papers in the Scott MacReynolds case remain in county court custody until final disposition. The documents constitute evidence MacReynolds gathered for Win Mears in the libel suit filed by Governor Haskell against the New York editor. The governor sought enumeration of the papers. MacReynolds protested that ruling. A criminal case charging MacReynolds with an attempt to defame Haskell was postponed for this afternoon. A large legal showing appeared for both sides. The governor declined to discuss publication. Judge Sureng took the case under advisement and said he would issue an opinion later this week.
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Longboat in New York Race Postponed to Feb 5
The Alfred Shrubb versus Tom Longboat Madison Square Garden race scheduled for January 28 is postponed to Friday night February 5 due to Shrubb suffering an inflamed foot from shoe rubbing. Shrubb was to run in the London Marathon distance next Tuesday. Longboat recently agreed to visit Lawrence this spring.
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Thieves Break Seals on Santa Fe Freight Cars
Some miscreants broke the seals on live freight cars at Santa Fe de pot Saturday evening. The cars carried merchandise and only an inventory will reveal losses. A small amount of corn and paint bound for Barberton was disturbed. no arrests reported.
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Nickle Theater Grows Older With New Silent Show
The Nickle Theater presents Uaider North ier Skies on Saturday with a Lawrence Camera Club entry, marking a big theater night at Dr. J. T. Moore's. New reels were shown, including Flashlight, and Wark, with vivid, rotating pictures. Mrs. Pattee opened the theater and maintains a high standard by presenting the latest moving pictures, drawing continued large audiences.
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Starved into surrender at Belmont lid raid
In St. Louis on January 25 thirteen members of the Belmont Pleasure club, an alleged lid organization, surrendered after sixteen hours of defiance. Police unable to forcibly breach the barred doors and windows, relented, citing breakfast as the trigger that led to surrender.
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Belmont Pleasure Club
Libel Case Hearing Adjourned After No Testimony Today
Washington on January 25 reports the federal grand jury probing the alleged libel of the New York World and the Indianapolis News in connection with the Panama Canal purchase adjourned today until tomorrow. No witnesses were heard today but several are expected to appear to complete phases of the inquiry.
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Three Killed in Piedmont West Virginia Mine Accident
Three men died ten injured and possibly three more fatally hurt in a Piedmont West Virginia coal mine collision incident. Two miner cars ascended the incline, uncoupled, then dashed down and struck other cars at the bottom, prompting emergency response and burial arrangements by Lawrence Undertaking Co. at 907 Massachusetts Street.
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Cumberland
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Lawrence Undertaking Co
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Missouri and Oklahoma legislative reports struggle on ballots and governance
A Missouri joint committee on St. Louis governor ballots may send two reports to the legislature as confusion over election details persists. In Oklahoma Guthrie’s senate saw Campbell push a measure to shift lieutenant governor appointment from the banking board to the governor. The city council street railway franchise panel has not completed its report. Secretary Rice resigns, effective upon confirmation of his successor.
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Markets by Wire Kansas City and Chicago notes
Kansas City and Chicago markets report wheat, corn, oats, rye and hay prices with cash, May, July and Sept futures. Livestock and butter values shown. Classifieds list lost fur pieces, wanted workers, and for sale furniture and a modern cottage in need of quick sale.
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Baltic brings 1050 aboard after collision with Republic and Florida
New York reports the White Star liner Baltic, carrying 1050 passengers from the stricken Republic and Florida, arrived at New York Harbor awaiting fog lift. Six dead and two injured mark the casualty total. Transfer of passengers over twelve hours and a tense rescue operation were described by A. J. Moyer of Spokane via megaphone while Baltic crew maintained discipline.
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Phoenix Indications Demonstrate Fire Extinguisher Use
In St. Petersburg on January 25 officials say a demonstration will show how the new three pound weight, 22 inch device operates for fire control after a quake attributed to Pamir Turkestan. Reports mention widespread distribution plans for the eastern United States. The Journal endorses placing Phoenix extinguishers in Lawrence buildings.
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Mayors Brother Dead in Clinton Wisconsin
Mayor George Barker left for Clinton Junction Wisconsin after being called to his brother Justin Barker's death. The elder Barker had been ill for some time, and his passing was not unexpected. Alton Must Pay Fine in Rebates Case Supreme Court Denies Re-hearing on $60,000 Penalty against Chicago and Alton Railroad and Officers for Packers Rebates.
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Clinton Junction
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Alton
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Tafts sail for Panama aboard North Carolina
President-elect Taft and Mrs Taft with a party of distinguished civil engineers left Charleston for Panama early today aboard the warship North Carolina to inspect the Isthmian canal.
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Wanted workers at Buener Bros big cigar factory
Wanted girls at Buener Bros cigar factory. Also a widow seeks pea sewing or similar work other than drudge tasks. Call 846 Ohio or Bell phone 1129 for inquiries.
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