They Liked Tim Host and Roasted the Audience in Lawrence
Tim Murphy played the hospitable host in Old Innocence to a small Lawrence audience, with upstairs and downstairs patrons. He teased Lawrence for a disappointing turnout and urged the crowd to mingle, then charmed the room with Murphy stories and his usual comic timing. The article notes a mixed verdict on the company, yet praises Murphy as the standout draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Maurphy
Tim
Tim Murphy
Lawrence
Adelaide Thurston
Government Seeks Conspiracy Conviction in Muskogee Fraud Probe
Federal grand jury hearings in Muskogee Oklahoma focus on alleged frauds related to the Indianola Contracting company tied to the governor. Ohio and Michigan witnesses include Daniel M Bailey Walter J Ritchie and James Bailey with Hastings and Wausema connected to the case. Government aims to prove conspiracy rather than individual dummy town lots scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Eaton
Muskogee
Okla
Ohio
Michigan
Daniel M. Bailey
Ottawa
Walter J. Ritchie
Lima
James 8. Bailey
Wausema
Hastings
Walter R. Eaton
Indianola Contracting Company
Must File Expenses Senate Bill Aiming at Candidate Reporting
Topeka Jan 28 A bill in the senate by Senator J F Overfield Montgomery would require political candidates and committee chairmen to file expense accounts with state county and city officials at each general election. Prepared in Governor Stubbs's office with his support the measure enforces public disclosure of contributions and expenditures with a heavy penalty for violations. Only candidates receiving 10 percent or more of the votes would fall under the provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Senate
J. F. Overfield
Montgomery
Stubbs
Eminent Dr Hillis Delivers Ruskin Lecture in Lawrence
Dr Newell Dwight Hillis, eminent preacher and author, lectured on Ruskin's message to the twentieth century at the Fraternal Aid ball as part of the Lawrence Lyceum course. He explained Ruskin's influence on architecture and beauty in society and praised Hillis as a powerful speaker. The audience included locals and visitors, and hopes for a return engagement were voiced. A separate Topeka session discussed a proposed drainage bill, with dam owners from Lawrence and nearby towns debating impacts and constitutionality. no definite action occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Dwight Hillis
United States
Lawrency Lyceum
Hillis
Stuskin
Lillis
Muskin
London
Ruskin
Corbon
Brooklyn Congregational Church
Nseceher
Lyman Abbott
Willis
Lyceum
Lawrence
State Affairs Committee
House
Topeka
Almong
Enterprise
Abilene
New Cambria
J.D. Bowersack
Charley Wall
Ed. Pine
Jacob Hamwig
A. A. Hicks
S. F. Herd
Bowerseck
Grant Township
Bowersuck
Newbold Named Captain as Jayhawkers Face New Year
Election at the university yesterday elevated Newbold of Musedate as captain of the Jayhawkers. The nucleus remains small with nine players having left for graduation, including key veterans from last year. The article notes tax changes in Douglas County showing small overall increases, with public service corporations paying less tax under the new law while farm lands and city personal property saw rises, and cites statewide tax levies comparison between 1907 and 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil Newbold
Musedate
Kaus
Iwhe
Jayhawker Toun
Roby
Wansus City
University
Coventry
Art Scott
Julius Cohn
Hagerman
Drake
Guthrie
Dennis
Tordh Engermin
Miss Sotuth
Douglas County
State Tax Commission
Topeka
Kansas
Trial of Turk in Chicago Court Causes Turmoil
In a Chicago courtroom a defendant Hassan L Hashash, a Turk, stands trial for murder of a youth last August. A deranged man tried to stab through a knife attack in court, biting Clerk Gaultieht on the ear before officers subdued him. Weather reports warn of a low barometer and an approaching storm. Cincinnati scene reports a deadly white on black clash ending in one death and two critical injuries, the accused student claiming self defense.
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Geek
Chicago
Dan
Tuffa Shasheisa
Hassan L. Hashash
Tt Cley
Clerk Gaultieht
Cincinnati
Sehinal
Acquitted but Excused in Cooper Case Juror Bias
Nashville Tenn January 28 The Cooper murder trial resumed with Juror Leigh acquitted of intoxication but found biased and excused. Judge Hart intended to pursue perjury charges. Leigh’s dismissal raises motions to dismiss remaining eight jurors due to presumed prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Nashville
Tenn
Leigh
Jackson
Hart
Market Report from Kansas City and Chicago Jan 28
Grain and livestock prices and receipts for Wheat Corn Rye Oats Hay and Eggs. Kansas City reports May and July wheat futures with cash prices for No 2 hard and No 2 red. corn values and mixed for No 2. oats and rye prices. hay prices for timothy and prairie. cattle hogs receipts and price ranges. highlights include heavy hogs at 6.25 and cattle beef steers around 4.20 to 7.20 per cwt with cows and heifers and stockers noted. Chicago follows with Wheat futures and river prices, and live stock notes showing cattle receipts and price bands for beef steers and cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knsas
Hay
Choice Timothy
Choice Prairie
Harper Case Docket Set for Saturday Hearings
The state brings two cases against Georgia Harper on Saturday in Justice Brooks' court. The assault case is scheduled for 1 30 p.m. and the ink theft case at Stevenson’s Bookstore is set for 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Harper
Hung Jury in Night Rider Case
Union City Tenn Jan 28 the jury in the case of Ed Marshall a night rider reported it unable to agree and were discharged Judge Jones overruled bail and remanded the prisoner to jail The colored skating rink at the foot of Vermont street is attracting crowds with moderate prices and a good time for patrons The management is popular
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Tens
Ed. Marshall
Jones
Vermont Street
Legislature's Work In Kansas House Passes Drug Store Bill
In Topeka on March 28 the Kansas House approved the drug store bill after amendments. The Senate earlier advanced apportionment measures, with changes reducing Bourbon County representation by one and adding one to Allen County. Attorney General Jackson's anti drug store proposal was reviewed in committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Hipape
Senate
Topeka
Dan
House
Bourbon County
Allen Culty
Miss Cottlow Recital Tonight at Fraser Hall
Miss Cottlow performs at Fraser Hall tonight with an entertainment program. John Buch leads the event as organizer and promoter inviting attendees to enjoy the Pineapple ice made from Wiedemann fruit during social gathering activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cottlow
Fraser Hall
Wiedemann
New Cuban Era Begins With Gomez Inauguration
Havana January 28 The era of Cuban independence begins as Jose Miguel Gomez is inaugurated president of the Cuban republic, with salutes firing from forts and harbor warships to mark the transfer of authority from American administrators after more than two years since the 1906 revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Gomez
Havana
Jose Miguel Gomez
Cuban
Storms hit northwest Oklahoma. property damaged
The January 23 wind and dust storm peaked in northwest Oklahoma around Enid with no known deaths. At Guliry near Enid several businesses were blown down, and at Carmen thirty miles west flames, carried by fierce winds, destroyed about half the town’s business houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
Oklahoma
Guliry
Carmen
Jorty
Here
Football profits small at Iowa University
Iowa City reported that University of Iowa football earned 1582.61 in profit while total game receipts reached 7537.01. Expenses for guarantees travel and officials reduced profit and led the board of control to impose close economy for the rest of the year. basketball is planned on that basis, amid student dissatisfaction. The absence of an Ames game lowered receipts, though Nebraska and Kansas games were strong draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Lows Board of Control of Athletics
Ames
Nebraska
Kansas
Lawyers prepare action over Republic Florida collision
Counsel for the White Star Line said they expect to commence suit today against the Lloyd-Halian line following the collision of steamships Republic and Florida. The Italian company will also file a libel suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White Star Line
Lloyd-Halian Line
Republic
Florida
President adds land to Cleveland National Forest in California
Washington January 28 report that the president signed a proclamation expanding the Cleveland National Forest by more than 330000 acres in Southern California and removing 1682 acres from the reserve as unsuitable for National Forest purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland National Forest
California
Surveyed over his body in Wellington street dispute
Wellington Kan 2s County Surveyor Evans running a survey for a street opening was blocked by owner So Crane a local news dealer. Crane lay across the line and was run over by the survey chain. The elderly veteran was not arrested. Crane plans to appeal in court over a disputed takings claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kan
Evans
So Crane
Crane
Manu
Saloons Buy Tax Titles Against St Joseph Church
In St Joseph Missouri William Blum a saloonkeeper bought tax titles to property of the Maly Trinity Episcopal Church after assessments for street grading benefits. The sale occurred with other properties where benefit assessments failed, total value estimated at a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
St. Joseph
Dan
William Blum
Maly Trinity Episcopal
Allol
Blam Bik Iti Fer
Gsi
Miners session likely report Monday in council
The council committee on the Laming franchise plans to present its report at the February 1 meeting. W. Laming seeks the franchise with associates. his return from New York is expected Saturday. The United Mine Workers adopt a demand for Jan Pouren’s release amid extradition questions.
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Tim
T. L. Lewis
Basilion
W. Laming
New York City
Laming
Tbe Ruud
Indianapolis
Convention of
United Mine Workers
Jan Pouren
Rousetm
Russie
John Walker
Istinuis
Wnienchers
Thomas L Lewi Lent
United Mines America
Tur
Chicago Man Charged With Murder After Wife's Death
A Chicago salesman, previously cleared of accidental death in Mrs. Frank D. Campbell’s bath room gas asphyxiation, now faces a murder charge sworn in May. Campbell testified they returned from the theater, slept, and awoke to find his wife dead in a gas-filled bathroom. The piece also includes a satirical verse and a neighborhood accident anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auden
Dan
Frank D. Campbell
Campbell
Galesburg
Mire
Inle
Killed in Mexican Riot Near Cucacame
In the Velardena Mining district near Cucacame two men were killed during a boundary dispute between ranches. Francisco Martinez started a riot as his father tried to move wood shoppers from the contested ground. Martinez fled after the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon
Mexico
Francisco Martinez
Cucacame
Velardena
Martinez
Gun poster antics and Baldwin wedding in Salina news
A fragmented local page describes a poster man bungling a giant bill sheet, then reports Olin K. Steen and Miss Sadie D. Buchner of Baldwin wed at Centenary M E church with plans to reside in Wilsey Kansas. Also listed are for sale notices, a mink neckpiece loss, a rental, and a Russian prisoner release note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Olin K. Steen
Sadie D. Buchner
Centenary M. E. Church
Hey
T. P. Radisill
Wilsey
Kans
Solons Plan Full Day Visit to KU in Lawrence
The Ways and Means Committee from Topeka will spend a full day in Lawrence visiting the University of Kansas. Chancellor Stroms invited the group, who will tour buildings and classes, attend chapel, view the student body, and hear an address in Rubinson gym before departing in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee of Legislature
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Ways and Means
Senate
House
Topeka
University
Tieget
Wip
Stroms
Santa Fe
Thorugh
Eee
Rubinson Gym
Raetit Ut Neuen
Steong
Typeka
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Sesarat
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Homa
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Tennes
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Muza
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Sedalia, Mo
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Tennessee
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Russia
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Hilkey
Cashlar
W. R Stubbs
W. EB. Ames
Luther N. Lewis
J. Sweeney
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E Stubbs
Munroe
M_ Howmack
A. Mar Q
Grovenor
Mt. Manley
W. F. March
Eben Baldwin
A. Monroe
M. Newaark
A. A. Wood
Vica Prost
Asst
Cashler
Fis & Victor
Straffon
Ralph E. Barnes
City Drug Store
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Prop
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