Washington reports war powers ready to agree on armistice
The State Department received dispatches from Mexico City Guatemala City and San Salvador indicating all powers in the war are willing to agree on an armistice likely to take effect tomorrow. No further engagements are reported. Also news from Norway notes the Wellman Arctic expedition aboard the Frithjel appears to have reached Vanes Island and found Virgo Bay dotted with structures, giving the area the look of a western town. All members of the expedition are well.
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Washington
State Department
City of Mexico
Guatemala City
San Salvador
Bilac
Diegernalen
Lofoden Islands
Norway
Frithje
Wellman
Chicago Record Herald
Vanes Island
Bplizenbegen
Virgo Bay
Alice
Weil
Markets and notes from July US markets and legal updates
The transcript mixes stock market figures for July 17 with cattle prices and headings on calves, steers, and hogs, listing bids like 92.00 and 108s for stockers and feeders. It also mentions corn and wheat futures, packer names, and a legal note on a Supreme Court decarceration effort, plus oblique references to a former president’s death and a veterans’ society thanks.
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Usatle
Rativa
Vtotti
Cowe
Helfera
Mission Church Concert Benefits Local Cause
A chorus of fifty five voices will give a concert this evening at the Mission Church for Fletcher Phillips who received a commission as first lieutenant in the RN this morning and is assigned to staff duty. Wolf reports continued sales of wallpaper at reduced prices with high grade stock available.
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Mission Church
Fletcher Phillips
Leutenant
Lost Jersey cow alert in Bellville area
Lost, Strayed or Stolen: a light fawn Jersey cow, 2 years old, fresh. Reward offered for return to 1319 Vermont Street, Bell. Contact 1319 Vermont Street for recovery details.
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Vermont Street
General War Rumors in Central American Bloc Said Near
A dispatch from Mexico reports a coalition of Central American republics against Guatemala. John Jankins, U S consul general in San Salvador, travels at Salvadoran request to present a diplomatic circular to Roosevelt. The circular claims trouble began last March with a Salvadoran official tampering plot and alleges Cabrera seeks foreign militia aid to destabilize Guatemala. assassination plots target Cabrera while he is confined.
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New Orleans
Guatemala
Mexico
John Jankins
Omaha
United States
San Salvador
Roosevelt
Salvesor
Furup
Fortin
Cabrera
Howry
Chicago
St. Louie
Salvador
Foussets
Guatemala City
Andover Band Question Sparks Controversy Inquiry
The State Journal questions a so called Andover band connected to an exam incident involving Professor Wilkerson of Emporia. It notes little evidence of such a band in Kansas histories and hints at possible personal links among local figures.
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Wilkerson
Emporia
Andover
The
State Journal
Kaoeas
Kansas
Congregatonal Church
Cordiey
Dr. Wordley
Investigation to probe Standard Oil rebating schemes
New York July 1 A conference led by United States District Attorney Stinson with Attorney General Moody and former district attorney Morrison of Chicago now special counsel to the government in the prosecution of Standard Oil for rebating signals an soon to be opened investigation The inquiry may become a grand jury probe linked to indictments in the sugar and wool trusts.
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New York
United States
Stinson
Moody
Morrison
Chicago
Olj
Garfield
Sugar
Wbupco
Battleship Arrival Reported Near Guatemala Coast
A navy dispatch from Commander Mulligan at Marblehead confirms the battleship on hand washlogtop has arrived at Apastutia on the Guatemalan coast near the border with Salvador. The notice places the vessel in a strategic position along the Central America shoreline.
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Navy Department
Muligan
Marblehead
Apastutia
Guatemala
Salidaor
County Board Grants Teacher Certificates in County
The county board of examiners issued certificates to teach in the county. First grade winners include Mattia Hlalne and Louise Leonhard. Second grade recipients encompass Lena M Ureshels Jeu, Stella Craigman, and many others. Third grade list features Esther Brownles, Tlattla Epley, and multiple teachers. Renewals without examination granted to Mrs Jessia Gleno, Alice Hagatty, CN Livingood. County superintendent directs report of all holders with state certificates for hire.
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County Board of Examiners
Mattia Hlalne
Louise Leonhard
Laurenla Shaw
Mabel Orich
Mipola Wise
Latta Watson
Mattie Caldwell
Mutiny at Lisbon as Expeditionary Force Soldier Arrested
Lisbon July 17 A soldier's arrest sparked a mutiny among troops quartered in a Lisbon barracks preparing for departure. The disorder turned threatening toward police headquarters before authorities restored calm and quelled the uprising.
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Lisbon
Kentucky trial verdict ends long case not guilty
End of Kentucky trial reports a not guilty verdict after 72 minutes deliberation in the Argis-Callahan murder case. Also notes the death of Judge Smith Deveney in Santa Barbara at 78, a Kansas lawyer with Civil War service and a prior Democratic attorney general run.
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Aargis-Callahan
Kentucky
Marcom
Olatha
Kaw
Smith Deveney
Caster
Kansas
Santa Barbara
Calif
Devaney
California
Haoth
Hare
Off For Wyoming Dae Murray Plans Claim Drawings
A fragment describes a man preparing for Wyoming with armor and a fresh belt. He privately predicts securing the choicest claims at the reservation opening and aims to establish a county seat town on the land, planning to influence the county seat location as seen in other capital placements. The note mentions a new tea and coffee store at No 3 West Warren Street with premiums offered.
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Dae Murray
Wyoming
Dubrie
Joe
Warren Street
Lawrence Anthem of Democratic Factions in Candidacy Clash
The Lawrence paper notes Democrats heatedly debate Rosa and Harris as candidates for Congress and governor. It cites arraignments and hearings set for July in related cases, with county Democrats opposing Rose and August convention in mind. Also mentions a London congress of socialists with decisive actions.
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Lawrence Damocrats
Rosa
Oe Damocrat
Harris
Rose
Cary
Ifor
John Allen
Ross
Douglas
Vermont Street
Best Baths
Io Lawrence
Tei
Emperor Backs Parliament on 8.6 Million Famine Relief
In St Petersburg on July 17 the emperor approved a parliament bill appropriating 8.6 million for famine relief, marking support for both houses against ministers and representing the session’s first enactment after over two months. Other items note local notices, funerals, class events, sermons, and local court actions.
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St.Petersburg
Ice cream flavors listed at Wiedemann's menu
Menu lists Vanilla ice cream Chocolate ice cream Cherry ice cream Brown bread ice cream Apricot ice at Wiedemann's. The items imply a varied lineup offered by the establishment.
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Wiedemann's
Supreme Court Action in Thaw Case Restraints Issued
John D Grea gan Thaws counsel appeared before Justice Blanchard in New York Supreme Court and secured a writ of prohibition halting the district attorney and grand jury from taking any evidence in the Stanford White killing case. The order also restrains further action and requires show cause tomorrow why further restraints should not be imposed.
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New York
John D Greagan
Thaw'y
Laochard
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Stanford White
White
Juatioa Blanchard
Out on Bond After Re-arrest in Store Robbery Case
J W Thornton and his son Mayo re arrested after a preliminary hearing reversal by Judge Smart. They face retrial in a justice court for robbing Abe Walfson's store as evidence from a local boy named Mex Smith supported binding them over. They expect an acquittal at November trial.
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J W Thornton
Considersh
Mex’ Smith
Novemer
After a Grand Duke 23 000 Elks Denver Is Now Crowded
The text reports Denver housing a dense Elk gathering with prominent attendees and a race related conflict. It notes a proposed new constitution and a policy barring certain Elks from using Elk Heads, framed as a race issue within the organization.
Social diary items and local notices from Watanoga July 17
A collage of social news from Watanoga and nearby towns dated July 17 details marriages engagements travel and professional moves. Readers learn of Elks reunion preparations, people visiting Kansas City and Oskaloosa, courtesy visits to relatives, birthday celebrations, and forthcoming political notices. Notable names include Val Thomas, Gladys Pringle, James Kelsey, Chester Jones, Roscoa Wienaglis, Reverdy Johnson, and Lt Ferguson.
Grand Duke Valdimar of Russia Returns via Treves and Paris
After a month in Hamburg, Grand Duke Valdimar of Russia traveled to Paris by Treves and Coblenz. He received warnings of an attack in Saris and handed the information to police. He rode an ordinary train to avoid the later express. An incident near Coblintz caused a minor collision with ties and fish plates, with little damage.
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Trevs
Prussia
Grand Duke
Valdimar
Russia
Hamburg
Paris
Treves
Cobleantz
Saris
Astrsia
Coblintz
Hartje divorce case draws judge remarks in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on July 17 Judge Robert Frazer urged limits on out of court talk in the Hartje divorce case. Testimony focused on handwriting experts and earlier ground, as lawyers faced no new accusations of bad faith. Two men killed and three injured in a collision near Santa Fe and Gulf Colorado lines. Lydia Zwick to visit Nacogdoches.
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Pittsburg
Hartje
Robert Frazer
Winston
Tex
Awick
Oka
Noma City
Tha Gulf
Colorado
Lydia Zwick
Santa Fe
Platersville
Enygloes
Case Closed in Cleveland Grand Jury Ends Witness Scrutiny
The Cleveland grand jury proceedings closing with all witnesses excused suggests immediate consideration of testimony on Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Standard 681 relations. The report notes the adjournment signals a shift to review and action on submitted evidence.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore
Michigan
Old Soldier Dead and Local Obituaries Noted
Old soldier C B Walbridge aged 77 died last night at his home ten miles north of the city after a short illness. He leaves two sons and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 am with burial in Underwood cemetery near Williamstown. Also noted are notices of Hazel Harmon dying at 18 months from summer illness and several local social mentions.
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C. B. Walbridge
Dropay
Alok
J M
GR Waldbridge
Old Home
Horial
Underwood
Williamstown
Hlaze Harmon
Lewis
Harmon
North Lawrenoe
Ice Trust Attached St Louis Competing Ice Firms Charged
The July 17 report states the office of the United States attorney filed actions against Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Co and Merchants Coal Co for alleged price fixing and restraint of trade. Ajudgment for 671 4003 was sought against the sand company with fines for a 14 day period. The complaint seeks voiding of charters and declares the agreements void.
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St Louis
Offente
Trsad
Polar Wave Ise and Fuel Company
Ca and Coal Company
Sand Company Ag
Lo Gifset
Investigation shows Bartlett accounts shortage in treasury
Washington July 17 The treasury department reports a shortage of 30000 in the accounts of the late Major George A Bartlett disbursing official. About 14000 of the shortfall is said to have been innocently paid on fraudulent vouchers presented by James W Boyd clerk of the Marine Hospital series now under arrest for misapprehension of government funds.
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Washington
Treasury Department
George A Bartlett
James W Boyd
NY Central Rumor Buys Midwestern Railroads
A Journal report states the New York Central is mounting a bid to acquire two lines owned by John B Walsh, former Chicago National Bank president. The Walsh lines are Southern Indiana and Chicago & Southern Illinois, with rival interests including Chicago Milwaukee St Paul. Walsh denies any $18 million offer from the New York Central.
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Chicago
Tha
Journal
New York Central Road
John B Walah
Chicago National Bank
Chicago & Southern Illnois
Central
Milwauke
S T Paul
Walsh
Regents pressure changes school principal at Edmond
The University regents insist Prof Hutcher accept the Edmond normal presidency, prompting his resignation as principal of the local high school. Hutcher traveled to Guthrie for talks, but with conditions relaxed he decided to take the Edmond post. Meanwhile, Boys of Woodcraft led the Library contest voting with most ballots by Jourful supporters, while MCA and Central school lag behind in expected heavy races.
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Those Butcher
Board of High School Trustees
Bis
Oklahoma
Edmond Oormal
Hutcher
Guthrie
Edmands
Boys of
Woodcraft
MCA
Central School
Real estate firm appoints Brooke to manage land department
Brooke remains in leadership of the Orea of Jones and Hasford land division after dissolving the Jim entity. Lawrence benefits as Brooke continues in the Kansas land business, with supportive signals from local friends. Also notice Skook Frerguson boots Black and Bahskopf advertises new gas and electric fixtures and plumbing estimates.
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Chas. F. Hrooke
Orea
Jones and Hasford
C E Hasford
Jim
Brooke
Lawrence
Kansas
Nesa
Hig Management
Bahskopf
Maza St
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