Lawrence Commercial Club Seeks Insurance Reform in Kansas
Members of the Commercial Club of Lawrence demand remedial action against a new state insurance law. They petition Governor Stubbs to call a special session to repeal or adjust rates, urge State Insurance Commissioner Barnes to grant relief, and plan to meet with officials and inspect wiring and fire-protection practices.
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Commercial Club
Lawrence
Kansas
Juratuvical Greworks
Uhus
Eldridge
Kai
Strom Solutions
Stubbs
Barnes
Starkweather
Jeander Aul
Charles E. Eldridge
Ranwie
Geo. Wackman
Geos Limes of
Sea of Innes
Bullene & Wackman
J.D. Bowersock
Mutuals
Edbridge
Mr. Newmark
Wilder Bros. Laundry
Mr. Bowersock
A. Henley
Bawersock
Rheinisch
Eltridge
Kirchoff
Poehler Wholesale House
Max Wilelmi
Barteldes Seed
Hays Dito Culler
Puehler House
Slovs
Suicen Mathers
Mayor Bishop
J. V D. Bowersuck
J. A. Henley
George Innes
C. S. Finch
Bishop
Mr. Bowersuck
Rausus
Rireho
Storm Trough Galveston Wrecks Piers And Destroys Wires
Houston reports hurricane like Gale hitting Galveston with winds up to sixty five miles per hour and sea walls breached. Wires down across Gulf coast. two railroad spans damaged. water covers streets and pavilions. reports say feeding Seabrook LaPorte Bay Ridge evacuated. no confirmed fire outbreaks. variations on barometer and gulf surf height noted.
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Houston
Texas
Galveston
Tainland
Galvesan
van Vleck
Southern Pacific Railroad Lines
Seabrook
LaPorte
Bay Ridge
Tovster
Dias
Tesas
Old Settler John Gilmore Dies After Long Illness
John Gilmore a renowned Lawrence area resident died yesterday afternoon at his rural home near Lawrence after a lingering illness. Born November 27 1832 in Geneseo New York he lived through Kansas border troubles supporting the free state cause. He leaves a widow five children and a sister and was active in the Eudora church. Funeral is set for 2 p m tomorrow from the Gilmore home.
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Jule Gilture
Kansas
Kaw Valley
Lawrence
Mr. Gilmore
Geneseo
New York
Hornersville
Indiana
Susamnal C. Odell
Tippeecunue County
Yiey
Gilmore
Free State
Universal
Yardens
Eudora
Kima
Solon T. Gilmore
Kansas City
Mary G. Allen
St. Petersburg
Fluri
Nydia G. Highes
Gossip and Local Scenes in West Lawrence Social Night
A Lawrence gathering last evening featured a casual kinuna party in West Lawrence with snippets of news: engaged local girl plans, a fiancé with savings for a diamond, a daughter’s new summer dress, and a family quarrel over summer resort stays. Conversations touched on housekeeping delays, rumors about husbands, and a government fiber conservation debate. Mrs. Ray Campbell will host reader performances by Miss Gertrude Mossler, while Mr A J Wrenniss returned from the South to a porch filled with about fifty friends and a small musical gathering.
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West Lawrence
Lawrence
Sumer
Ray Campbell
Gertrude ‘Mossler
Run
Miss Mossler
Wichita Beavon
A. J. Wrenniss
South Lawrence
Prentiss
Cbiir
Glock
Gills
W. C. Simons
Roosevelt Survives Nile Threat from Hippos
In Naivasha British East Africa July, Roosevelt faced a five day ordeal on Lake Naivasha in a rowboat with two natives. A dozen hippopotami attacked the craft. Roosevelt and the natives were terrified but unhurt. He killed the largest bull hippo and the herd finally withdrew.
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Naivasha
British East Africa
Col
Revisevelt
Lake Naiyashy
Roosevelt
New Ministers to Head Clemen Regime Pivot
The article reports a cabinet reshuffle planned to replace the Clemen regime with new ministers. President Maljers met early with revival preacher Clemenetednn and discussed changes with M Brisson and N Duboist. It notes three cabinet members to be kept in the reconstructed ministry. Lighthouse style mentions daily swims and product ads at Raymond's Drug Store.
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Clemenséau
Foun
Chamene
Mal Jeres
Rivsee Palace
Othe
Senate
Assault charge shocks town as Burns held on to helper
David Barns alias Skelly was arrested at 5:30 AM by Officer Pringle for assaulting Olive Hall, the fifteen year old daughter of William Hall known as Blind Hall, after Burns slept at 837 Delaware Street. Hall restrained Burns with a razor and revolver until police arrived, sending Burns to jail. The case stirs local sentiment amid long known families and Prohibition era tensions.
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Divid Barns
Skelly
Pringle
Olive
William Ball
Blind Hall
Hall
Balls
Br. Harvey
Burns
Mall
Delaware Street
Pall
Tradl
Hall Iti
Simue
Dr. Marvel
Wolf
Burog
Eldridge Rates Under Fire At City Meeting
A chaotic meeting follows claims that Mr Eldridge manipulates rates for insurers. Attendees assert rate hikes are unfair and demand reform as Lawrence faces rising insurance costs. The session labels Eldridge the target while noting the debate over justifications and future action.
Calais Aero Pilot Aims For Channel Crossing Tonight
Calais reports Bleriot arrives with aeroplane and plans a night flight to cross the English Channel. Rival Count de Lausbert also to perform aerial tricks at Wissaut. Hubert Latham, who failed Monday, rushes a new machine toward the attempt.
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Calais
Uty
M. Bleriot
Aerotat
Roy Count de Lausbert
Wissaut
Hubert Lathim
Mrvaily
Chaluns
Extradition Papers Granted in Fraud Case
Paris July 21 The government today granted extradition papers for Marion Dwight ormer William Wells arrested here on a charge of forgery at the request of American authorities. He operated real estate in St Louis and disappeared last December. Indictments allege he obtained 11000 by forged endorsement on a check and forged his wife’s signature on several trust deeds.
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Paris
Marion
Dwights’ormer
William Wells
St. Louis
Court of Inquiry Opens in Sutton Case at Annapolis
Annapolis Md July 21 court of inquiry resumes into Lieutenant James N Sutton death. Lieutenant Bevan testifies Sutton threatened to shoot up camp an officer motive discussed. Bevan recalls Sutton six weeks before death spoke of navy life not appealing and possible future shooting at Linsell. President Taft dinner guests to include Vice President Sherman Senators Root Crane and others as ship bill fight looms.
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William F. Bevan
Marine Corps
Leonard
Sutton
A Adams
Asterman
Bevan
Navy
Linsell
Adamts
Uy Academy
Washington
Taft
Senate
Sherman
Root
Crane
Dwight
New York
Taft, Payne and Cubs in Political Trade Talk
The article reports on Jimmy Bling declaring he would quit baseball to avoid playing for Chicago if President Murphy of the Cubs insists on him. It notes a tariff dispute in Congress with Representative Payne blocking the free list for iron ore and oil, and possible duties and a Canada coal provision. It mentions taft related changes and possible stalemate in lumber and hides talks.
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Kling
Kansas City
Murphy
Jimmy Bling
Chicago Cubs
Kingust
Chicago
Ingion
Faritl
Payne
Canada
Ate
Senate
Curtis
Taft
Iuides
Slinner
For Sale and Rent Classified Blur
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C. G. Hawk
E. Winthrop
Madrid Demonstrations Against War Sweep Streets
Great excitement in Madrid as the population opposes the Spanish-Moroccan war in Africa. Demonstrations formed in front of the war ministry with rioting in the streets and women playing a prominent role.
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Madrid
Africa
War Ministry
Streta
Debilitating mood harms laborers in idle period
Washington July 21 the commerce and labor department reports six months to June 30 show a de moralizing effect on laborers due to business slowdown. Enforced idleness drove workers to seek any means to live without work. The inspector notes idleness became a habit as parks and hot fields lure former workers to leisure rather than labor.
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Washington, D. C
C. L. Green
Departemnt of Commerce and Labor
Mrs. Margaret Hayes Jefferson Davis Hayes Dies in Colorado Springs
Final rites for Mrs. Margaret Hayes Jefferson Davis Hayes are held at Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs following a naval Episcopal service. The ceremony honors her with two favorite songs as requested.
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Colorado Springa, Col
Margaret Howell
Jefferson Davis Hayes
Evergreen Cemetery
Hayes
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