Good Meeting on Rock Road Draws Strong Attendance
A large Saturday gathering at the Rock Road meeting in Lawrence heard strong speeches urging a Lawrence to Kansas City road. M Robinson chaired and formed committees for Lawrence and townships, with promises to begin voluntary subscriptions to fund a 16 foot wide rock road. Speakers noted economic gains, farm transport savings, and support from Lawrence merchants and farmers alike, aiming to start building soon.
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the Rock
Win
Kaw Valley
M. Hobinson
Robinson
Lawrence
Ag Tullows
M. Roubingan
W. B. Spalding
Charles Starkweather
Marty Dick
Eudora
George Lothbulz
Charles Pilla
W. Keranse
John Gilmore
Wakarusu
Lineoln Walters
Chris Shanke
J. J. Cox
Cal. Harris
Kansas
Kansas City
Union
Douglas County
W. R. Stubbs
Mer J
J. D. Bowersock
Osawatomie battle debated in Kansas border history
Paola Kansas July 1 Judge EB W Robinson prepares a history of the Eastern Border Troubles of Kansas noting the Osawatomie clash as a minor skirmish. He cites General John W Reed who said Brown's men scattered as they rode in and only three were wounded. Robinson’s long service in Kansas public offices frames the forthcoming work.
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Paola
Kans
EB. W. Robinson
Kansas
Osawatomie
John W. Reed
Missouri
Judge Robinson
John Ritchie
War Stanton
Reed
Henben Smith
Osawatomice
Brown
E. W. Robinson
Register of Deeds
Territorial Court
District 1
Kanzas
Have You Lost a Rooster Prof Griffith Owns Big Red Rooster
A fragment mentions Prof W A Griffith claiming a big red rooster and awaiting a New York arrival. It notes Life Insurance payout of 5836.43 due to misstatement and references Mrs Mary A Lamb of Houston Texas, along with a kitten and a rooster in a house sack. The text is garbled but centers on lost poultry and an insurance issue.
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W.A. Griffith
New York
Life Insurance Company
Mary A. Lamb
Houston
Tex
Square Deal clothing ad calls Clifton Hiatt at 919 Mass St
In this classified notice the Square Deal clothing division asks readers to contact Clifton T. Hiatt the Special Order Clothing Man located at 919 Mass Street with two phone lines 920. The ad emphasizes personalized service and direct ordering channels.
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C. J. Simmons
Musa
Aldience Phone
Clifton T. Hiatt
Special Order
Mass. St
Pinkerton Reports In Haywood Case Expose Miner Strike Tactics
Confidential Pinkerton reports from the 1903-04 Colorado miners strike were admitted in the Haywood case in Boise. Morris Friedman identified documents showing undercover activity, relief fund manipulation, and efforts to bias public opinion against the Western Federation of Miners. Court proceedings included reading letters from detectives and testimony about strike conditions in Denver and Cripple Creek.
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Boise
Idaho
Colorado
Pinkerton
Denver
Morris Friedman
Freaud
Haywood
Friedman
Darrow
McParland
A. W. Gratias
Federation
Globeville
Gratias
United Mine Workers of America
Pinkertons
Western Federation of Minera
A. G. Grating
Emil H. Dahlene Passes Colorado First Lieutenancy Exam
Emil H. Dahlene, who recently left for Denver Galo, has passed an examination for first lieut tenant in the state of Colorado and has been assigned to Co. L. First Infantry. Little Marcella Lyman is four years old today and is entertaining some little friends.
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Emil H. Dahlene
Denver
Galo
Colorado
Co. L. First Infantry
Marcella Lyman
Insurance Company Pays Up and Rising Tensions
A chaotic scene unfolds with a public demand for Sheriff Robertson's resignation after a mob threatens him, and a tense note on a forthcoming basketball game between K U segments. London reports describe Secretary Hamlin of the Mine Owners Association facing gunfire, as troops are deployed and authorities brace for violence amid a chaotic outbreak.
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K. U
Haskell
Kjian
Un'u
Ion
Robertson
C. I Hamlin
Mine Owners’ Association
Hamlin
Strikes and Clashes Hit New York Delivery Wagons
In New York, police quelled street disorders as a crowd attacked two delivery wagon drivers during a strike at the American Ice Company. Officers charged the mob, which retreated. A Bell Phone ad notes shortages of six pound electric iron with promises of future stock.
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New York
American Ice Company
Mote Operators Dismissed as Others Quit in Reno Office
Western Union in Reno Idaho? reports two operators dismissed last Friday with four more quitting. The column also notes a circus outing and local ads for Bell Coffee and a studio lesson. The fragmented text mentions 746 Missis... street and various promotional lines for local businesses.
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Reno
Nev
L—Ag
Western Union
Auto crash in Evans ton injures woman and child
A large touring car driven by David Enwald, reportedly intoxicated, swerved in Central Street Evans ton last night and struck a crowd waiting for streetcars. A woman and child may be fatally hurt, one man seriously injured, and several others narrowly escaped. Enwald and companion Martin Anderson were dragged from the crowd and rescued by police.
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Chicago
David Enwald
Central Street
Evanston
Martin Anderson
Banking House Failh in Baltimore Bank Crumbles After 55 Years
The banking and brokerage house of McMim & Co. was placed in the hands of a receiver today amid withdrawal of deposits and poor business. Established fifty five years ago, its liabilities are estimated around $200,000. The move reflects sentiment about its age rather than broader weakness in the financial sector.
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Baltimore
McMim & Co
Rockefeller Lodge Keeper Denies Visitor John D Cleveland
United States Marshal Chandler attempted to reach John D Rockefeller at Morrest II, a suburban estate, but was blocked at the lodge at the entrance. The lodge keeper declared Rockefeller was not pel at Forrest Hill.
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Cleveland
United States
Marshal Chandler
Morrest II
John D. Rockefeller
Chandler
Rockefeller
Forrest Hill
Count Signy Dvaft of Italian Diplomats Dead in Rome
Rome reports the death of Count Constantine Signy Dvaft, an Italian diplomat once a regular guest at the Tuilleries in 1879 who helped promote Empress Eugenia and escorted her to exile when Paris fell. The obituary notes his longtime court connections and service.
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Rome
Constantine Signy
Tuilleries
Eugenia
Paris
McNall Stricken, Kansas Insurance Chief in Serious Condition
Webb McNall, longtime Kansas state superintendent of insurance under Governor Leedy, gained notoriety for removing several insurers from Kansas, was stricken with paralysis last night and remains in serious condition this morning in Gaylord Kansas.
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Gaylord
Kans
Webb McNall
Leedy
Kansas
Plumbers Strike Shuts St Louis Firms Citywide
Four hundred journeyman plumbers struck in St Louis for higher wages. Nearly all local plumbing firms halted operations as the walkout disrupted work across the city with widespread impact on schedules and services.
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St. Louis
Harvest help requested for Ellsworth county wheat fields
A Macedonian cry from wheat fields calls for harvest aid as Bowersock Mills & Power Co reports an urgent request from Ellsworth County for workers. The wheat is in good shape and available hands are scarce. Those seeking work can contact the Milling Company or travel by train to the county for immediate employment.
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Bowersock Mills & Power Company
Ellsworth County
Afl
Photographs Found Marked for Death in Union Hall Search
On June 29, 1904, Londoner reporting from Vietor describes photographs of two non union men found in the union hall. Each photo backs a cross and local reports say the mark is a plan to identify men for death.
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Vietor
Union Hall
Londoner
County Institute Opens Registration at 730 AM
Registration began at 730 this morning with 35 participants by noon. Five instructors will lead courses in United States History, Primary work, Arithmetic, Physics, Pedagogy, Physiology, Grammar, Literature, Geography, and more. High school graduates may enroll for a special teacher training track. Sessions run 730 to 1230 with chapel at 850. About 100 people expected.
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C. E. Merwin
United States
Arnett
Boevinance
Parventer
Supt. Smith
District Court Adjourned Session Transacts May Load
An adjourned district court session heard remaining May term business. Demurrer in Classon vs Johnson overruled. Judgment in Thompson vs Simmons for plaintiff. State vs Cunningham dismissed. State vs Bennia Gray pleads milly of grand larceny. Rapley vs Tapley divorce granted. Journal Co vs Frazer motion for new trial overruled. appeals taken. Caldwell vs Western Union Telegraph Co motion for new trial over.
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District Court
Classon Va
Johnson
Thompson Va. Simmons
Cunninghan
State
Bennia Gray
Rapley
New Socialist Party Emerges From Miner Union Vote
In Denver on July 1 the Western Federation of Miners adopted a new preamble to its constitution and bylaws by 283 to 66, pledging members to socialism. Leaders plan a Chicago convention to form an industrial and political party aiming to field a national ticket next election, with the Miners and Brewery Workers union as a potential base. A last line notes a woman prefers electric lighting and devices for home sewing over a mountain trip.
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Cary
Pinlneseee
W. D. Haywood
Operative No. 5
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
Chicago
Western Federation of Miners and Brewery Workers’ Union
Hanging of Dalton man shocks Dalton crowd
Dick Posey, a middle aged white man, confessed to assaulting his nine year old stepdaughter. A mob of about twenty five men seized the prisoner from the county jail and hanged him from a railroad viaduct in the city before daybreak. Posey confessed on the way to the viaduct but said he did not intend to harm the girl. The victim remains in serious condition.
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Dalton
Dick Posey
Posey
Hatag
Francis Murphy Dies in Los Angeles at 71
Francis Murphy longtime temperance advocate died at 10 30 yesterday morning at his daughter's home Mrs Wayland Trask in Los Angeles He was 71 and had long suffered failing health Edward Murphy his second son arrived from Philadelphia last night Four other relatives William Murphy of Williamsburg Virginia Robert Murphy of Johnstown Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania and John F Murphy of Philadelphia arrived but too late to see him alive
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Los Angeles
Francia Murphy
Wayland Trask
Murphy
Edward Murphy
Philadelphia
William Murphy
Williamsburg
Robert Murphy
Johnstown
Leutenant
Pennsylvania
John F
Earthquake sighted near Cheltenham Maryland observatory
An earthquake was recorded at the Cheltenham Maryland observatory at 814 this morning and lasted an hour. The shock was stronger than Kingston but not as strong as San Francisco. No reports of damage have been received.
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Washington
Cheltenham
Maryland
Kingston
San Francisco
Pew Registration Results Show Low Turnout on Opening Day
The July 1 registration tallies 7300 voters with 800 Americans registered for the upcoming election. Native leaders expected about 19000 voters, but many in the large opening-day crowds did not qualify, indicating a disappointing turnout.
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Manius
Noted Alabama Woman Carrie Lomar Dies in Montgomery
Mrs Carrie C Lomax Lomax widow of Col Tennent Lomax who was killed at Seven Pines dies in Montgomery Alabama on July 1.
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Montgomery
Als
Carrie C. Lomar
Alabama
Lustaight
Tennent Lomax
Battle of Seven Pines
River Threatens New Channel Near Plattsmouth Bridge
River Missouri began cutting the bank under the east approach to the Burlington railroad bridge at Plattsmouth Nebraska. The railroad has assembled a large force of workmen and is fighting the current as it seeks to halt erosion and the risk of a new channel to the east of the bridge.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Barlington
Thei! Railroad
Golton Dead Union Traveling Man Lays Down
John E Colton a famed south traveling man and father of William E Colton of Jacksonville Fla grand counsellor of the United Commercial Travellers association died here last night The notice appears in the Union C dated July 1
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Union
John E. Colton
South
William E. Colton
Jacksonville
Fla
United Commercial Travellers’ Association
Divorce Granted To Archduke Leopold Relative In Geneva
Geneva July 1 Herr Woelfing formerly Arch Duke Leopold of Austria who renounced his title to marry Wilhelmina Adomnovic has been granted a divorce from his wife.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Herr- Woelfing
Leopold of
Austria
Wilhelmina Adomnovic
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T. J. Gweeney
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