Lawrence Woman Let Madson Marry Twenty Four Women
San Francisco detectives report John Madson alias Mark Madsen, a Lawrence resident, engaged to a lawrence woman and accused of bigamy in numerous cities. He reportedly married and defrauded twenty four women, with valuations from two hundred to a thousand dollars per ceremony. One praised victim, Mrs Elizabeth N Sackson of Topeka, says she was duped into surrendering home proceeds while Madson vanished. Authorities say he operated across Kansas City Lawrence Memphis New Orleans and other cities, with several marriages ending in financial loss.
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San Francisco
Cal
Madson
United States
Madsen
Chet
Juda Kaus
Joli Madsen
San Mratcisco
Elizabeth N. Sackson
Tola
Professor Seabrook
Seabrook
Madzon
Kansas City
Kansas
Cis
Mark
Bet Jackson
Aueas
Vin
Maron
Los Angeles
F Madson
Mads
Invasion of Man Eating Lions Reported in Kenya
Government officials today closed the public road near Nairobi due to a lion invasion from the Unat district. Several natives have been killed by these animals in recent days.
Lawrence National Bank unveils new savings plan and guarantees
The Lawrence National Bank announces a modern savings system with no red tape and flexible access. Deposits earn interest credited three times yearly, with options to convert certificates to savings, and a pass book. The bank highlights financial strength and deposit guaranty. Separately, Dean Waters plans to join Kansas State Agricultural College as president and oversee the Manhattan campus experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence National Bank
Tate
Lawrence National
Savings Bank
Kansas Bankers Guaranty and Surety Co
Minersi to Meet Over Coal Strike in Midwest Region
United Mine Workers leaders from Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma plan talks this afternoon in West Lawrence to decide if a labor agreement or a strike will proceed in the check off dispute. Realty Co at 6 E Henry St and a pair of properties on XN and New Hampshire are listed for sale in brief notices amid other classified items. Louise Broecker’s square plane is advertised with home phone 46.
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New Hampshire
Southwest
West Lawrence
United Mine Workers
Lawrence
McKenzie
Realty Co
E. Henry St
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Debate Over Guaranteeing Interest Bearing Deposits
The meeting of bankers and legislators focused on whether interest bearing deposits should be guaranteed. They proposed up to three percent, calling even that poor banking. Debate centers on constitutional implications and sudden shifts in policy amid unclear reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislaure
Supreme Court to Hear Equitable Met Life Appeal
In Peerson City Massachusetts on July 9 the state supreme court overruled a motion to rehear a case blocking a license to do business due to a statute prohibiting a $50,000 salary for an officer. The decision prompts an appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The Waters-Pierce Oil case in Jefferson City Missouri also ends with costs assigned against Standard Oil, as the court denied a motion to apportion costs among Phares, Republic, and Waters-Pierce.
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Supreme Court
Peerson City
Equitable, Metropolitan and Prudential Life Insurance Companies
Supreme Court of the United States
Jefferson City
Waters-tierce Oil Company
Standard Il Company
State Supreme Court
Amon
Phares Ard
Republic
Waters-Pierce
Cleared Hin Aggart Exonerated in Gingles Case in Chicago
In Chicago today the accused Taggart was cleared in the Gingles case after testimony by Miss Barrette and Miss Gingles. Attorney Donnell stressed there was no proof of violent motive and that Taggart’s name was mentioned only indirectly. Wheat damage reports from Wakarusa noted high water and extensive losses across farms. Also, Prince Miguel of Braganza’s engagement to Miss Anita Stewart in New York was announced.
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Jim
Lorimer
Rich
Fermi
Cf" Donnell
Cineles Ariel
Teth
Taggeart
Donnell
Taevart
Moe
Taggart
Veo
Miss Gingles
Miss Barrette
Tames
French Lick
O'Donnell
Soldston
Emere
Prince Miguel of
Braganza
Duke Michael
Yeetender
Anita Stewart
James Henry Smith
New York
First Rails Laid for Local Street Railway in Kansas City
Report describes early laying of rails in a 700 block area, crowd gathered to watch as work began and progress rapid. Citizens discuss safety, upcoming ordinances, and changes as Lawrence prepares for electric streetcar operation amid rising river flood concerns across Kansas and Missouri.
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Kansas and
Missouri Rivers
Eldridge Houser
Lawrence
Mass
Shutchinson
Effort to Find Escaped Insane Man at Topeka Asylum
News briefs report relatives of David Thomas seeking the escaped patient from the Topeka asylum. He may be drowned in the Raw and the family urges any sighting or information to be reported.
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David Thomas
Topeka Cae Dine
Des Niavara Falls
Charles Small
Ibis
Fanary
Whirlpool Street
George England
Denver
Ily
Ste Grande
Royalne
Munday
England
Canyon City
Detroit
Palace of Sweets and Public Notices Include Family Grief
A fragmentary Newark style item mentions a tragedy involving a baby’s grief, a Palace of Sweets, and a public notice network across the city. Names like Mr Sox and Mrs George Kubue appear amid scattered references to Washington trips, health concerns, and local deliveries. It notes a gold bracelet found on Indiana street and rewards at the Palace and Journal office.
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George Kubue
Taft
Washington
York
Sox F
Soxpman
Airdome
Indiana Street
Eighteen Kansas City children arrive for Lawrence farm outing
Eighteen tots from a Kansas City church arrived in Lawrence for a two week stay at the Vrooman farm. Miss Jackson returned to Kansas City this afternoon. The visitors, under deaconess Miss Cutten den, will join local youth at farm activities and plan outings to town, a nickel theater visit, and a local cream parlor as townspeople extend hospitality.
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Kansas City
Lawrence
Viveman
Miss Cuttenden
Miss
Keaneas
Ame
Fies
Vreowan Farm
Nickels
Battle Scarred Tariff Bill Returns to House Debate
Washington observers report the Payne tariff bill moving from the Senate back to the House amid mixed feelings. Chairman Payne readied to lead, House rules debated time for action, and senators signaled support for a conference report while factions sparred over wood pulp and print paper provisions.
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Senate
Washington
Payne
House Committee On Rules
Michigan
House
Republicas
Mann
New York
Philip
Squires Studio to Reopen in Ground Floor Studio in September
The Squires Studio will close for hot months and reopen in September in a new ground floor studio at 300 Massachusetts Street near Watkins National Bank. Mr and Mrs G P Squires plan travels to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains to rest after a hard winter. The studio is famed as the most popular in the city with ten experienced photographers, and the move promises up to date fittings and a larger trade from Topeka Kansas City Baker University students Lawrence eager for portraits.
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Squires
G. P. Squires
Manning
Faive
Baring
Massachusetts
Squires Stasin
Watkins National Bank
Massachusetts Street
Topeka
Kansas City
Baker University
Lawrence
One Kansas Man Votes Against Tariff Bill
A report from Washington notes ten Republicans joined Democrats to oppose the finance committee’s tariff measure. The bill passed the Senate just after 11 pm by a vote of 45 to none. Republicans voting no included Reverie, Bristow, Brown, Burkett, Clapp, Craw, Commins, La Follette, Nelson, Luery, and others from Indiana Nebraska Minnesota South Dakota Iowa Wisconsin.
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Bristow
Washington
Flnance Committee
Senate
Reverie
Indiana
Brown
Nebraska
Burkett
Wiscoarsiay
Nelson
Minnesota
Luery
Louisiana
Taft Receives Gold Engraved Invite to San Francisco Jubilee
President Taft today received a gold engraved invitation to attend the San Francisco Chuet vey Verein golden jubilee festival honoring its fiftieth anniversary. The event is set for August 20 to September 3 at Shell Mound park Emeryville with a target tournament and German workers festival. a similar invitation was sent to Emperor William of Germany. Taft told Representative Kahn he hopes to be in California in the fall but could not confirm his attendance.
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Taft
Washington
San Francisco
Shell Mound Park
Emeryville
Ben
William
Germany
Kahn
California
Glanville
Thorekeeper
Lone Star
Tingten
Pilgrim team of England to play night football in Cincinnati
The Pilgrim team of England, renowned soccer players, will visit Cincinnati October 14 and play a night game, marking the first time night football is tried there following a night baseball milestone in the city.
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Vincinnati
Ohio
Thorugh
England
Great Britain
Cincinnati
Waters Rising Threatens Hogs and Crops in Oklahoma
Reports from Wakarusa and nearby creeks show rising water levels feared to flood pastures as W. J. Glanville at Lone Star reports hog losses and hope for recovery. Health officials push sanitation reforms in Oklahoma towns while dairy and slaughterhouse conditions face scrutiny. A 14 year old girl, Laura Badger, threatened self harm after being denied privileges.
Governor Stubbs Seeks Action on Jumping Insurance Rates
Topeka July reports show insurance companies raising rates after a new law. Governor Stubbs wires State Insurance Superintendent Clarks W. Barnes asking what steps to take, noting enforcement rests with the insurance department and urging firm action under the new act.
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Stubbs
Topeka
Clarks W. Barnes
Kes
Hisbury
Goverence Stubbs
Barnes
Stes
Velson
Kansas
W. R. Stubbs
Girard airship fails to leave ground at Gourd Kansas
Firard airship trials at Geld continue after repairs and tests fail to lift off. Inventor Mr Call steered the craft as it ran back and forth about 80 rods, high speed, without becoming airborne. He remains confident the airship will navigate the air in time. Wall paper advertised at Stevensin's.
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Gourd
Kans
Lerilay
Girard
Call
Wilder
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Dean Waters
Columbia
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Ka State Agriauliural College
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Robertson Furniture Co
Ath Smith’s News Depot
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Aggart
Bla ‘ Gingles
Chicago
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Russell Woodward
George Derby
Aeres
Ottawa
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Portonsburg
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Kanass
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Cipy
Ott
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Smith's News
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Vrooman Farm
Miss Jackson
Smith's News Depot
Kaw River
W. J. Glanville
Kodak
Julio C. Mah
Tulsa
Oklabeni Niwas
Dagon Maki
Tauchings
Doeto Mahr
Varant
Okla
Laura Badger
Nuts Park
Bavi
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Lawrence Building & Loan Association
Lawrence Building & Loan
U. S. G. Plank
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Basilies
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Mic
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Ate
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