Severe cold and wind lash town after blizzard
One degree above zero at eight in the morning with ice on walks and a sharp wind. Last night about fourteen degrees above zero, with a cooling trend toward morning. Damage from the prior blizzard includes broken window panes and fallen shutters. In Baldwin the storm caused downed trees roofs science hall and gymnasium skylights broken signs torn from places, with widespread damage but few injuries or livestock losses reported.
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the Ledger
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Baldwin surveyors map proposed electric line route
Surveyors for a Jula to Kansas City line arrive in Baldwin at Southwest Crossing. The route would pass Dyer place, Dick Stone's, Captain's Creek, and DeSoto crossing the Kaw. Wells, in charge, says the grade will be at most one percent with tightest curve not exceeding one percent, promising faster trains with first class equipment.
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DeSoto
Jan. JU
Jula
Kansas City
Dyer i Place
Toreh Dick Stone
Captain’s Creek
Kaw
Wells
Tela Otel Quawi
Santa Fe
Gas Supply Steady Despite Severe Storm in Lawrence
The gas company reports no trouble meeting demand during the fearsome storm. Gas remains more than adequate to heat homes and businesses, with no fear for future storms unless an unforeseen accident occurs. Citizens were warmed by natural gas as wind and snow battered the town, underscoring Lawrence’s fortunate access to this fuel.
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Lawrence
Business quiet with dull iron and steel demand
Bradstreets reports a quiet trade week with few exceptions in the West Southwest and Pacific Northwest. Iron and steel show weak demand despite cuts in finished lines, while cotton goods demand remains steady and woolen fall goods show better inquiry. U S weekly failures total 311 vs 307 prior week. Canadian failures 42.
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Bradstreet
New York
Bradstreets
Southwest
Pacific Northwest
United States
Gas shortage admission sparks Kansas City hearing
Kansas City January 30 general manager J C McDowell of the Kansas Natural Gas Company testified before a lower house council committee on gas. He apologized for the shortage, admitted miscalculations, and defended Kansas City's status as the nation’s best market for natural gas, pledging to secure adequate supply despite higher distribution pressure regulations.
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Kansas City
J. C. McDowell
Kansas Natural Gag Company
Counjcil Committee
Divorce Granted in Perkins Case Denial of Removal
An adjourned district court session with Judge Smart handled last term matters. The motion to remove the Perkins case to federal court was denied. John W. Miller was granted a divorce from Hilda Miller. The court then adjourned for a recess.
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Perkins
John W. Miller
Hilda Miller
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Gife Lusarauer Company
United States
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Seeoul
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Bishop] & Mitchell
Lawrence
Ferry & Dotar
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Marion
Kansas
Nickle Monday series brings fresh moving pictures
Mrs. Claire Pattee announces a Monday program at The Nickle featuring the best productions in moving pictures fresh from eastern makers. Theatergoers are promised something new and entertaining to start the week, with admission encouraged for a good turnout.
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Claire Pattee
Frank for President Widows Granted Franks Privilege
Frances S otsom Cleveland widow of the late President Cleveland and Mary Lord Harrison widow of the late President Harrison were today granted the franking privilege during their life time by a Senate passed house bill. Roosevelt wore a pink carnation on Carnation Day as did other White House officials and employees. Fires in Oklahoma gutted the Oklahoma City newspaper building and J L Case warehouse. a grain elevator at Bison burned with about 25000 dollars loss. Gustaf son sells finest diamonds according to common report.
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Cleveland
Mary Lord Harrison
Harrison
Senate
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White House
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman S
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Kier
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Storm 3 Blows East as Midwest Faces Deep Freeze
Reports from the southwest say the storm spent its force but temperatures remain at year lows with 40 to 60 degree drops. Telegraph and telephone service remain demoralized while wind eased from eighty to about twenty miles per hour. Chicago and the Middle West face isolation and continued train disruption as the blizzard shifts east.
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Southwest
Chicago
Middle West
Arusa
Machines to Sell Paper on Chicago Street Cars
Chicago announces automatic newspaper vending devices to be installed on pay-as-you-enter streetcars and elevated cars. One machine per newspaper, accepts nickels and pennies, returns change, signals when sold out, and dispenses papers promptly without newsboy calls.
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E Geas Ae
Automatic
Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions
Kansas City January 30 Wheat receipts 39 cars May 1.00, July 1.30. Cash No 2 hard 1.31, No 2 red 1.10 to 1.11. Corn May 0.5934, July 0.595. Cash No 2 mixed 0.744 to 0.745, No 2 white 0.60 to 0.61. Oats No 2 white 0.50 to 0.52, No 2 mixed 0.49 to 0.50. Butter Creamery 0.30 to 0.31, packing stock.
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Kansas City
Personal notices of relatives visiting and traveling
Mrs Frank Strong visits relatives in St. Dee. Miss Viva McKenzie returns from Baldwin. Mrs Earl Gufford back from Abilene. Laming from a 49 business trip to New York City. Frank Stetzler back to Kansas City after visit. Mrs Jobo Walton and daughter back from Abi Jena. Mrs Murry Moore of Wichita visiting sister Mrs S D Bishop. Donald Fitch visiting uncle T G Fite on Ohio Street in Kansas City. Warren Henley leaves for Grand Rapids Mich. Mrs Ben Wilson from Williamstown visiting Mrs A D Hults. Charles Doane leaves for Whipple Barracks Arizona on Gracber Bros business. Myer Barker due home from Wisconsin for brother’s funeral. Mr and Mrs T I Newby go to Kansas City to visit their son then to St Joseph to visit Mrs HL OU. Alice Brown of Atchison and Henrietta Alexander with Mary Maclennan join Edin Hopkins for Kappa Alpha Theta party.
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Baldwin
Earl Gufford
Abilene
W. Laming
New York City
Frank Stetzler
Kansas City
Jobo Walton
Abi- Jena
Murry Moore
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S. D. Bishop
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Ohio Street
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Grand Rapids
Mich
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Williamstown
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Whip
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St. Joseph
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Atchison
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Mary Maclennan
Edin Hopkins
Kappa Alpha Theta
Prisoners Shipped by Special Train from Lansing to Oklahoma
Nine coach train departed Lansing Kansas at noon carrying Oklahoma prisoners from the state prison to McAlester Winita and Atoka for county jail confinement. Sixteen inmates, including sixteen women, were crowded into cars amid cheers as the train moved through the gates.
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McAlester
Winita
Atuka
Lightship Scotland Damaged By Schooner Collision
The Scotland Lightship anchored near New York was rammed by a schooner during a heavy snowstorm. The vessel requested immediate assistance as the revenue cutter Mohawk rushed to the scene. extent of damage is not yet known.
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Highlands
Navesink
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Gmelich Wins Contest in Jefferson City Caucus News
In Jefferson City on January 10 Gmelich is declared lieutenant governor candidate with the legislature set to convene. Democratic caucus signals W R Painter withdraws claims. Ongoing reports mention Kansas Day banquets, a train accident in Ottawa, and local entertainment at the Nickle theater with Gustafson specials and a talk by Dr. Moore of Kansas.
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J. J. Ede
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Iy Be
The Paintings Are Here On View Next Tuesday
An item notes that paintings will be displayed next Tuesday. The rest of the fragment references multiple classified-style notices including lending on farm security, furnished rooms for rent, a marriage license, and a lady clerk position at a store.
Lincoln centennial in magazines sparks broader Lincoln study
February magazines focus more on Lincoln than Santa Claras in December issues. The hundredth Lincoln anniversary prompts wide discussions from multiple angles. The Century features a detailed Lincoln leader profile with numerous photographs, while The Americans offers a vivid description by Ida M as narrator.
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Fire Rips Nowata and Coffeyville Threaten City Losses
Day of fires devastates Nowata Oklahoma destroying thirteen business houses two banks and the county courthouse with records. Loss estimated at 200000. In Coffeyville Kansas a boarding stable with twenty six horses veterinary hospital and three buildings burned. Horses valued up to 2000 each perished and total loss about 75000. A strong wind spread the flames through the business district.
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Nowata
Oklahoma
Holloway
Roberts Heard Again at Hull House Birthday Speech
Dr John E Roberts of the Church of This World Kansas City denounced President Roosevelt in a Hull House talk amid American Secular Union and Free Thought Federation sponsorship. He called the life author Gouverneur Morris a liar and proposed clubs naming him Judas Iscariot for slandering Paine and his associates.
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Chicago
John E. Roberts
Thomas Paine
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Ananias Club
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Jefferson
Judas Iscariot
City Council to Hear Franchise Naming Report Monday
A city council meeting Monday will hear the committee’s report on naming the franchise. The regular monthly session will not be special. Delays prevented W Laming from arriving home, while Dayton promoters Sullivan and Emanuel expect to return in a week with plans to pursue Lawrence and advise with their engineers. Journal staff noted Gustafson Special sales at the jewelry store, common in town.
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Albert Emanuel
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Lawrence
Lawrence Storm Brings Worst Weather in Twenty Years
Older settlers recall a blizzard twenty years ago as Lawrence endures a severe storm. Wind damaged the jail roof iron, frightening prisoners but causing no further harm. Pedestrians struggle as light snowfall coats sidewalks amid slick conditions.
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Lawrence
The Paintings Are Here Next Tuesday
Fragmented city page notes show paintings arriving next Tuesday while local politics focus on university funding and a constitutional convention demand. Mentions Baldwin Waterworks contract and a Kansas City pump firm. Cincinnati trolley crash referenced with injuries.
University Visit Impresses Lawmakers With Its Work
The Legislative Visitors praised the University of Kansas for its rapid growth and strong work across departments. Chancellor and department heads explained projects while notable figures like Prof. Dyche and Prof. Dane discussed aims, costs, and the shipyard quality of output.
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Wanted 10 000 Girls For Oklahoma Wives
Oklahoma City leaders in Boston organize an Oklahoma marriage drive to recruit New England women. John Gibson and Mrs Eliza Mays oversee the scheme endorsed by Governor Haskell. They claim many girls already head to Oklahoma City seeking husbands, with a goal of 10 000 wives and jobs awaiting them. A Kansas City basketball schedule is noted, plus quake reports from Madrid denying English rumors of a Southern Spain disaster.
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Haskell
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Cream of Roses for Smooth Hands in Changing Weather
A brief note advises using R Raymond's Cream of Roses for gentle care and a possible Rest Cold Cream to keep hands and face smooth while protecting against changing weather conditions.
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Quake in Spain devastates towns in south
A dispatch from San Sebastian Spain reports a strong earthquake that has devastated several towns and villages across the south and southeastern regions of Spain.
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San Sebastian
Kansas Day Banquet Spotlights College Man in Politics
About 200 Republicans attended the Kansas Day banquet at Topeka in the Masonic hall. State officers except Governor Stubbs were present. O. Hn of the University discussed The College Man in Politics, while O. W. Brown of Baker University spoke on Native Kansans. Officers elected include President George Ht Allen and secretary William Montgomery, with a slate of regional vice presidents and a council member named Pitu KC.
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Atlen
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Will Work For Good Roads In Lawrence Motorist Meeting
Lawrence automobilists resolve to back good roads legislation. They plan to send a Topeka delegation and hold a broad discussion on road improvements. Also reported is a Missouri Pacific conductor Jack Forester who recovered from a prior mental lapse after a wreck and is reportedly rational again.
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Kansas
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Bartlesville Woman Burned To Death In Home Fire
Bartlesville Oklahoma January 30 Mrs Thomas Owens died in a fire that destroyed her home near here. A man named Dr Moore of Kansas will speak at the MG A Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock about things worth while. the event invites local readers to attend.
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Okla
Thomas Owens
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