Tragedy on the Rail: Passenger Sunk in Wreck at Lake View
A train wreck near Lake View left a mangled passenger body on the tracks while trainmen secured the scene. Coroner Powell arrived to conduct examination as police work sought identification among the dead. A carpenter known as "Bom" had lingered around Lake View station in days prior. Also noted: J C Baker died at Eudora aged 56, survived by three children, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Coroast
Powell
Bom
Lake View
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J. C. Baker
Eudora
la Ite
Harry Floyd
Property transfers and consideration in Douglas County records
Fragmentary registry notes list conveyances including Rebecca Milburn and husband to Ernest Milburn for property on Tremont Street with a $7,800 consideration, Booty Bell to Mary E Risely for lots on Tremont Street with $50, F. Deichmans and wife to John Pearsittner for land with $280, and H P Davidson and wife to Jos M Banks for a conveyance valued at $1,320, among other entries.
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Register
Donglas County
Rebecca Milburn
Ernest Milburn
Olaw
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Dloe
Tremont Streat
Hardwis
F. Dei
Boy burned to death in kitchen stove blast
Engeos Lasidon a 9 year old of 433 Central Avenue Kansas City Kansas was buried from head to foot by a gasoline stove explosion. He was taken to Bethany hospital by Dr M Stedicn but death seemed certain. The boy was playing with the stove loosening a valve and releasing gas. The blast foyer and smoke enveloped him and neighbors could not smother the flames before he died. The boy’s father is engineer on the Kansas City Northwestern railroad.
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C. H. Lansdom
Central
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Kansas City
Hav
Bstbany Hospital
C. M Stedicn
Or. Lanadon
Kansas City Journal
Carnival cafe plans and city meeting notices
Mrs Prantis of the Home Store announces carnival tables from We'coms corner to the park with hot coffee sandwiches baked beans and lemonade. The first monthly meetings of the city council board of education and board of county commissioners are set for Monday. Pure cider vinegars five gallons seven and a half cents per gallon delivered citywide. Phillips fruit farm invites inquiries.
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Phillips’ Fruit Farm
Fourth of July Celebrated Brightly in Lawrence Citywide Event
Lawrence held a grand Fourth of July with ideal weather and a large crowd. Early arrivals and country wagon loads gathered before dawn. by nine the streets filled as bands, trains, and parades arrived. South park hosted shows and food, with a peaceful, orderly crowd enjoying the festivities and performances throughout the day.
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Lawrence
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Southern Kansas
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Baldwin
South Park
Lawrence Parade of Haskell and City Groups Delights Crowds
A grand Lawrence afternoon parade drew huge crowds as Haskell School led with banners and floats. Indian boys, trades, and student showcases impressed, followed by city officials, bands, and the G.A.R. and Elks groups. A public program at the park featured readings, speeches by Congressman Bowersack, and a later concert lineup.
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City Receives Street Sweeper Gift From Elks in Parade
During a South Park parade in Lawrence the Elks presented the city with a steam street sweeper built by Stadge Baker Bros. The gift came as a surprise to Mayor Selig and officials, and was warmly received as a gesture to keep the streets clean at night.
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Lawrence
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Illumination and Elk Gift Brighten City Streets Night Show
Crowds cheered as Elks delivered a city gift amid electric lights and festive displays. Stores along the street showcased elaborate windows, bunting, and signs while bands performed from the park to extend a celebratory atmosphere. Police reported orderly crowds with no arrests as various attractions drew visitors.
Omorras Concert Tour Schedule Across City Parks
The program outlines a day of performances with bands playing outdoor concerts at street corners and parks. It lists morning venue at a central location, afternoon strolls to South Park with free street shows, and evening band performances at park corners before returning to the park.
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Social Guests and Family Visits In Lawrence Area
Me and Meta George Eagle of Topeka are guests of Mrs William Bromolsick of Lawrence. Mr Boo T Popeman traveled from Kansas City to remain over Sunday. Mr and Mrs C E Boeks of Baldwin visit Mr and Mrs 0 8 inch. Mrs Ellie Reading and her kin return from Illinois after the death of Reading’s brother. Miss Lucy Holloway of Piasa Heights accompanies them. Clarence Zook and Arthur Mw of the D Leo Mercantile Co Sulian visit relatives in the city. Thorpton Cooke arrives from Kansas City to spend a few days with his family visiting here. Mrs E L Hooss and daughter host a pleasant porch party at 1646 Massachusetts street.
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