Davis Speech Attacks Gambling in Farm Futures Markets
Washington Jan 26 Jeff Davis in senate denounces futures gambling in farm products and presses his bill to bar use of mails telegraph or telephone to convey gambling propositions. He links the money power to tariff policy and warns of Rome like fate for reformers who challenge stock gamblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Washington
Jeff Davis
Senate
Davis
Rome
Julius Ceasar
Ceasar
White House
Republic
To Help the Children and the Home Policy Debate
President Roosevelt opened a White House conference on the care of dependent children. Leaders argued for preserving the home as the primary unit of care and favored state aid when poverty makes home life impossible, asserting removal should occur only amid unavoidable circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
No Tips For Barbers Spark Chicago Row
Barbers in Chicago clash over tipping with union officers seeking abolition. Rank and file prefer kept tips to protect income, arguing self-respect and wages must rise to end charity. International organizer P A Holzer backs abolition, citing more self-shavers and opposing home industry aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
P.A. Holzer
Bristow Elected Today as U.S. Senator for Kansas
In Topeka on January 26 the house and senate separately voted to nominate Joseph L. Bristow Republican to succeed Chester J Long. Bristow led Farrelly 82 to 40 in the house and 34 to 6 in the senate. A joint session tomorrow will ratify the choice, a strict party vote.
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House
Senate
Topeka
Janu
United States
Chester J. Long
Joseph L. Bristow
Hugh Farrelly
Mory
Bristow
Farrelly
Promoters Seek Franchises in Lawrence Electric Line Prospects
Visitors from Dayton Robert Emanuel and WRB Sullivan arrived in Lawrence to study electric line prospects and plan to seek a local franchise at the upcoming city meeting. Both men show interest in electric lines elsewhere as well. Also noted are a For Sale ad for Winck dirt on Tennessee street and miscellaneous items.
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Lawrence
Robert Emanuel
Dayton
Ohio
WRB
Sullivan
Cit
Topeka Letter on Drainage Bill and Legislature News
The Topeka letter notes interest in a drainage bill affecting Lawrence with Wednesday committee action in the House. It records opposition to the anti-lobby bill and the San Jose scale appropriation debate. It highlights the educational commission as a powerful lobby and previews forthcoming bills and sessions.
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Senate
Committee
L House
Lawrence
House
State Educational Commission
Educational Commission
Drake gets meet official action on training table in Missouri Valley
Des Moines Iowa January meeting of the Missouri Valley Conference ends without a vote on legalizing the training table. Kansas, Nebraska favor, six others oppose. Conference caps next season with eight football, eighteen basketball, eighteen baseball games. Des Moines chosen for next annual meet to be June 5 at Drake University after a track course demonstration by Morehouse.
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Des Moines
Missouri Valley Conference
Kansas
Nebraska
Kansas City
W. C. Lansdon
Lawrence
C. W. Hetherington
Missouri
L. M. Byers B
Iowa i
FLW
Bevers
Iowa
R. G. Clapp
Waldo
Washington
D. W. Morehouse
Drake
Morehouse
Haskins Stadium
Drake University
Chicago Official Not Notified of Bilik Commutation
Chicago January 26 Sheriff Strassheim has not been notified of Herman I Bilik’s sentence change from hanging to life imprisonment. He prepared for the execution and said his instructions were to hang Bilik next Friday until official notification arrives. The article also notes Lawrence Undertaking Co. moving to 907 Massachusetts Street with J. H. Bowlin in charge and offers framing services.
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Chicago
Biliik
Billek
Lawrence Undertaking Co
Mascechusetts Street
J. H. Bowlin
Lawrences Undertaking Co
Successora
Robertson, Undertaking Co
Local Help Wanted and Property for Sale Classifieds
WANTED A white girl or woman for general housework. Inquire T. H. Wagstaff or Bell phone 907. FOR SALE five room house near Post office with water, cash price. Inquire 742 Connecticut street. WANTED to buy a small house and several lots in West part or edge of town. Address S. K. General Delivery. FOR SALE four houses and mail contract. Selling due to illness. Home phone 561. POR RENT five room house and barn and eighty acres of ground. Call.
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Nou
T. H. Wagstaff
Bell Phone 907
Connecticut Street
Bell
S. K. Gen
Personal notes stamp Kansas City visits and departures
Many residents and visitors travel to and from Kansas City for brief visits and business. Names include Mrs A R Kennedy Miss Mable Sutton M J Campbell and Mrs Bell Wilson. Others are Barry Lyndon of Portsmouth and Miss Grace Warner with Miss Genevieve Kinne heading to Kansas City. Several families relocate or attend events such as funerals and concerts across nearby towns including Topeka Olathe and Abilene.
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A. R. Kennedy
Kansas City
Mable Sutton
Paul Storm
Chicago
M. Campbell
Washington, D. C
Bell Wilson
Martha Bartels
Willis K
Lucy Wight
Barry Lyndon
Portsmouth, C
A. Ware
Laura Ware
Ross Smith
Manhattan
Whitsed Laming
Grace Warner
Genevieve Kinne
F. Long
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Harry Wilson
Topeka
Robert Shannon
Robert Jones
B. B. Geiler
Mather
Mirs. Geiler
J. K. Ulvich
Lawrence
Frances Dinsmoor
Roy Searles
Denver
Col
Clara Simrock
George Barker
Clinton Junction
Wis
Druln Watkins
Hazel O’conner
Banker, Wholesale Millinery Co
Merle Parks
Mona Eberle
Yeserday
Beloit
Emile
Cliffie
Mildred Metsger
Graft Charges in Panama Canal Debate and KU Hotel Claim
Washington hearings target Panama Canal graft as Rep Hainey accuses Cromwell Farnham and allies of steering a corrupt deal. Senate approves Kansas items including $20,000 for destruction of the Free State Hotel at KU, tied to Emigrant Aid Society claim. Nearby parties hold social gatherings with neighbors in Kansas. Carrie Nation lectures in London meets hostility at Canter Music Hall.
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Senate
Washington
Kansas
Old Free State
Washington, D. C
University of Kansas
Free State
United States
Emigrant ‘Aid Society of
New England
Edward Everett Hale
House
IL. W. Jonep
Congress
Court of Claims
J. D. Bowersock
Pleasant Surprise Party Union
Ufj
McKinley
Long
Curtis
Knop
Knep
Carrie Nation
London
Carrie Na
Zimmerman
Strong
Knapbury Music Hall
Alathe
Nation
Fitzs announce wedding of Jessie Fitz and Martin Holcom
In society notices Mr and Mrs George T Fitz of Vinland announce the approaching wedding of their daughter Miss Jessie Fitz to Mr Martin Holcom. The ceremony will be held at the bride’s parents home on Feb 3. Miss Fitz is a known Lawrence teacher. Holcom is a prosperous young man living near Lewistown.
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George T.fitz
Vinland
Jessie
Martin Holcom
Fitz
Lawrence
Mr. Holcom
Lew
State YM meeting to gather 500 delegates February 4 7
State convention here February 4 to 7 expects about 500 delegates. Noted speakers include Ex Mayor Beardsley of Kansas City who will preside at the banquet. The Y M C A venue hosts sessions with Howard Agnew Jonson Fred B Smith and A J Elliott among others. Public receptions open twice weekly for Kansas women and visiting press club members.
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Beardsley
Kansas City
Kamsas
Kansas Day Club
Press Club
M. Seay
Howard Agnew Jonson
Fred B. Smaith
New York
A. J. Elliott
Dad Elie
Dr. Saunders
Bow
M. Beard
Gav
Bishop
Luana
City
Johnston
Fred B. Smith
Young Men's Christian Association
Surbbs
Young Menu’s Christian Association
Weardsley
Messler
Miller
Wiederaun
Righter
Gas Explosion Kills Mine Workers in Somerset County
Jan 26 Pittsburg report says two dead and twenty injured after a gas explosion in the Boswell mine of United Coal Co. in Somerset County. An investigation party and miners had recently inspected the mine before the disaster, with all prisoners believed dead by daylight from the deadly damp.
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Dora Robb Young
Pittsburg
Mullel
Boswell
United Coal Company
Somerset Catty
Investiuion
Ien
Dime. Novels Caused Crime in Local Newsroom Laughs
A muddled column blends church club plans with odd gossip and crime notes. A Lawrence woman tricks a friend with a suction rug prank. a skating party at the auditorium hosts sixty four attendees. reports of a Pennsylvania train wreck and a high schooler enlisting in the Navy close the page with scattered local chatter.
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Auditorium
Missouri election contest recount tops Missouri results
St Louis canvassers report lieutenant governor race gain for Guirlich of about 7 over official figures. Eleven precincts remain to be recounted. In St Louis city nearly 2,000 ballots cast in disputed wards. Sixth Ward of Springfield included in today’s canvass.
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St. Louis
Previnets
St. Douis
Bay
Death by own action in Wichita tailor aged 90
A Wichita tailor aged 90 died by his own action this afternoon after drinking carbolic acid in Stillwater Oklahoma. He attempted suicide earlier when a cartridge failed to explode. the revolver was taken from him. He said he had lived long enough and had resided in Stillwater for fifteen years. The note mentions a new home at 1919 Maas street and an unrelated ad for Home Book Co.
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Wichita
Kans
Dan
Elay
Stllmatery Ok
Jim
Stillwater
GREAT REPUBLIC CREW LIFT CAPTAIN SEALBY AT PIER
The wrecked Republic crew and Captain Sealby were celebrated after landing at the White Star line pier from the Manhattan. Officers and sailors crowded the dock, lifting Sealby onto shoulders as cheers rose from 200 to 400 spectators. The ship’s crew, stewards, and officers were met by a unified crowd in a vivid relief of the perilous voyage.
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York
Sealhis
Republic
White Star Line
Manhattan
White. Star Line
Sealby
Ced
Jatrse
Tbe
Wisconsin Senator Stephenson Faces Fraud Allegations
A Wisconsin prosecutor accuses Senator Stephenson of involvement in primary fraud actions. The case centers on a claimed misuse of funds totaling about 106000 dollars during September, with several associates named in the allegations as part of the conduct.
Hard Raps for Haskell MacReynolds Case in Guthrie
In Guthrie Oklahoma January 2 the MacReynolds case was argued in court. Henry Asp, representing the governor, urged against dragging the governor’s name through the mire. Charles Ames for the defense assailed the governor’s motives and claimed the governor’s acts show a trend to deny individual rights with no basis for MacReynolds’ arrest.
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MacRaynolds
Guthrie
Osun
Scott MacReynolds
Henry Asp
Charles Ames
Oklahoma
MacReynolds
Proberas Begun Eyes Nation Turned to Land Inquiry
Muskogee Oklahoma January 26 federal grand jury sits to investigate alleged town frauds. Witnesses arrive from Danville Virginia Hastings Michigan Madison Kansas and more. Judge Campbell orders fearless inquiry while secrecy guards the panel.
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Muskogee
Okla
Federal Grand Jury
Jes N. Linskell
William R. Hearst
Grand Jury
Federal
I Jury
United States
Ralph E.campbell
IM Kugee
Danville
L. B. Conway
H. L. Boateight
A. M. Aiken
Thomas Lamlin
James L. Pritchett
W. W. Williamson
E. E. Bouldin
Hastings
Mich
William Cook
A. A. Andersen
A. E. Benkes
Alonzo E. Kenaston
William W. Clark
Gardiner Chidester
Wm. N.chidester
Jas. W. Bentley
Gertrude E. Bentley
John Wooten
Charles J. Fields
Luke Waters
Clement Smith
Adelaide Thurston Returns and Sparks Old Romance
A fragment suggests Adelaide Thurston’s arrival in Berit rekindling a long-ago romance with a man named Lawrence who admired her bouquet from a front seat. The piece hints at a new chapter as Adelaide’s appearance stirs nostalgia and possible renewed affection.
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8. R
Adelaide
Thurston
Oian
Lawrence
War of Dollars Not Bullets Warns Admiral Evans
Admiral Evans, arriving in Pittsburg with his wife, predicts a coming war with Japan will be a battle of dollars not bullets. He asserts Japanese seek no hostile aims and note they trim navy expenses as sign of peace. In Lincoln, Neb, a bill to ban secret fraternities among high school students is introduced in the Senate with support from several superintendents.
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Japan
Admiral Evans
Pittsburg
Hobson
Uaniral Robly J. Evans
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Senate
Miler
Murdock Raps Cannon Speech Sparks Debate
Washington January 26. In a speech outlining lines facing Representative Murdock of that under he by the spruker, it wis dnipe for any individual member to perform his country duty.
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Washington
Jan
Murdock
Spruker
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Winck Dirt
Tennessee Street
Wmee
Bell Phone
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Fort Worth
Tex
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Hugo
Wrights
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Home Book. Co
Masa
Missouri Valley Association
Tebeau
Lansdon
K. U
Cassifi
Pueely Personal
K.U
Rainey
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Taft
Republic of Panama
Efsock
Wilson Cromwell
Roger L. Farnham
Ture
Treasury
Hainey
H. Linvis
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Canal Zone
Panama Canal
New York World
Cromwell
Farnham
E. A. Drake
Pauiaa Railroad
Panama
Obaldia
J. W. Whitley
The
Whitle
Grand
Elliott
U. K
William Sinclair
Woman's Auxiliary of the Baptist Church
F.S. Hester
Sam McCurdy
F. S. Nester
Baptist
Hester
N. Be
Kingdom of
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Mason City
W. L. Witter
Union
Leonard
Trimble
Pennsylvania
Welsh Wittsbury
Ond Sie
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Connellsville
Emporia
Robert
Merrill Miller
U.S
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Emperia
Melich
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Home Book Co
Great Republic
Sailors Land
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Isaac 5Ste
Haskell
Gustafson
Proberas Begun
Gov. Haskell
Danville, Va
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Cecil Wilson
Oripe State Bank
Root
Russia
Haut
Christian Radewicz
Eugene Lynch
Boston
Florida
Mc Cullock’s
McCullock
JB Watiins
A. A. Hull
Nro
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Cashler
J. B. Watking
C. A Hill
Zeke W. & Hazen
Je House
C. Mitch J.C. Moore
Savings Department
State Bank
Bromellick
Id. Sweeney
J. EB. Stubbs
E. Hilkbey
W. R Stubbs
W. B. Jaca Jones
Luther N. Lew Bromleke
J. Sweeney
Jaca
EB. Stubbe
A. Monroe
MM. Newmark
A. Marke
G. Grovenor
M. G. Manley
W. F. March
Eben Haldwin
Mar A. Monroe
W. F. CH
Cashier
M. Newmark
A. Wood
Asat
Straffon
Ralph E. Barnes
City Drug Store
Louisiana
Eastman Kodak
Woodward & Co
Cannon
Lace Sale
A.d.weaver
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