Tragic Columbia Ship Disaster Tops Nightly News
Describes the collision between the Columbia and San Pedro off Shelter Cove near Eureka. One hundred fifty passengers reportedly perished with many saved, and survivors were being brought to port as families awaited names and details. Florence Thompson of Johnstown Ohio and Eva Brooker of Franklin Kentucky named among the missing.
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Tsa Sani
Mortmmaber Stiamer
Aneuier Poon
Eureka
Columbia
Portland
San Pedro
Halvard
Mearrue
Shelter Cove
Houneke
W. Elder
Colombia
Chung
Pillon
Florence Thompson
Johnston
Ohio
Eva Brooker
Franklin, Ky
The Place and the Parade
A Lawrence man warns many are ill from cucumbers and says his recipe can prevent illness. He urges readers to try his method to avoid cucumber related sickness.
First Melons Arrive as Circus Prep Moves to Metcalf Pasture
Workers report the Metcalf pasture is the best available site for erecting circus tents. Reporters note the Helm Commission seeks a simple solution to issues with watermelons and cucumbers. The first load of melons arrives in Lawrence as parade routes are outlined from Massachusetts to Show Grounds along Quine and Winthrop.
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Helm Commission Company
Massachusetts Street
Bank Street
Lawrence
Massachusetts Ave
Quine
Vermont
Winthrop
Massachusetts Avenue
Show Grounds
New York Life Pays $3 215 On Perkins Policies
Agents for the New York Life Insurance Co. paid 3 215.00 on policies held for the late LoSE Perkins in Lawrence. The $500,000 balance is ready for distribution to beneficiaries once proper identification is provided. Mrs. Merkins refuses to exhumate the body, arguing the settlement renders further proof unnecessary.
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New Yorkite Insurance Company
Lawrence
Lose Perkins
New York Life
Intrigue and Plots Surround Korean Throne
Narrative hints at palace conspiracies and plots over the throne of a new emperor. Tensions rise between factions led by Ming loyalists and Prince Ying as disaffection spreads across the peninsula amid royal intrigue.
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Seoul
Ming
Ying
Train collision near Belle Maine leaves several dead
A rail accident on the Northwestern line near Belle Maine resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The Idaho stockman T. J. Dettines was killed, Engineer Wa Puller and Fireman C. BE Mine injured, as automatic signals reportedly failed to warn the crew.
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Dows
Ay Yan
Belle Maine
T. J. Dettines
Idaho
Weathers
Wa Puller
C. BE
Willer
Shooting at a Kansas Dance Kills Residents
A dance event in Jittsburg Kansas ends in gunfire. Charles Secomb is killed and Deputy Constable Dorian Ferguson is fatally wounded. A relative of Secomb, Andrew Secoumb, is also shot. The incident occurred after a circus lemonade event at Wiedennui's.
Real Estate Transfers in Baldwin and Nearby Areas
Baldwin and nearby areas record numerous transfers including D Co to de W for Lots 34 35 and Ninth Street Baldwin. Reusch to Lester U W SE 40 acres of S 120 acres Why for 1421. Jarinda Caswell to Nancy Caswell 1500 for 36 acres NW of SW214 10-13-20. Morgan to M My Os Morgan 3000 with detailed parcel descriptions on Lor 44 Dearborn Street and Chapel Street. C P Morgan and wife to Wester Federation of Min ML for 1800 covering Lots 30 40 60 and adjacent parcels. O G Morgan to C P Morgan 350 for Lots 114 116 Dearborn Street.
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D. Co
de W
Ninth Street
Baldwin
Y Reusch
Lester UW
Jarinda Caswell
Lawrence
Nancy Caswell
U.P. Morgan
M. My OS. Morgan
Sth
Kansas
Morgan Dearborn Street
C. P. Morgan
Federation
Min- ML
Mi. Morgan
Njem
Alice
Chapel Street
Morgan
Dearborn Street
Fischer
The Pleas In Boise Trial As Lawyers Rally Evidence
In Boise, lawyers flood the arraignment with long arguments, detailing the case against several defendants. The court session focuses on the Western Federation of Miners, labor dispute tensions, conspiracy charges, and the pace of testimony shaping the defense.
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Boise
Debor Sander
Harry Ouedard
Richardson
Steynenberg Assis
Western Federation of Miners
Reaeling
Hlottidsen
Abedaeed
Hickson
Sternbeee
Genevery
Wehiardson
Tle
Steanenes
Colorado
Mill Attacks Not Attributed to Haywood Group
Richardson refused to explain or apologize for the men who blew up the Bunker Mill property in Couer D Alene. He asserted that Haywood Moyer and Pettibone were not participants.
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Couer D'Alene
Bunker Mill
Richardson
Haywood
Moyer
Pettibone
Money handler loses arm after infection
Major Paymaster Eugene Coffin had an arm amputated due to infection from handling money paying troops. He is a Civil War veteran. The item references Wiedemann's lemonade and circus ads with names like Miss May Lohr and F. D. Cosley, and notes new styles in Eaton-Hurlbut.
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Manila
Eugene Coffin
May Lohr
Denver
Prof Hay Faces Jury in Murder Trial in Warbruke Germany
At the trial day in Warbruke Karl Hay stands accused of killing his mother in law, a Molitor household servant. Wieland from Kiel reports defense questions his movements and lack of direct connections to the crime as testimony proceeds. The verdict is expected soon.
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Warbruke
Karl Hay
Molitor
Wieland
Kiel
Tion Steing
Alsle
College Heroes Rescue Drown Victims at Two Beaches
In New York on Sunday two college men aided rescues at Langs Beach and Atlantis City. Columbia football star Lee Thorpe swam through heavy surf to save Violet Atwood fourteen from Freeport Mississippi when swept by undertow. Bernard Gamble of the University of Pennsylvania and others used a life boat to save four men clinging to a capsized bivouel.
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New York
Langs Beach
Lee
Tom? Thorpe
Columbia
Violet Atwood
Freeport
Bernard Gamble
University of Pennsylvania
Atlantis City
Tragedy at Osumaica as Couple Dies in Train Collision
New York reports Miss Helen Madigan died after an automobile collision with a Long Island Railroad train at Osumaica L L. The crash killed Dr Gallagher and J Gallagher who had been engaged to be married.
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New York
Helen, Madigan
Osumaica
L. L
J. Gallagher
Galligher
Madigan A
Aeronauts’ Loss Believed After Sea Rescue
A four officer air crew who ascended from Taarskov-Sebo last Friday were rescued from a waterlogged craft at sea near St. Petersburg. The craft had crashed or been abandoned, and authorities believe the aeronauts perished.
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St. Petersburg
Taarskov-Sebo
Washout Delays Trains Across Iowa and Illinois Routes
Heavy rain causes washouts on Milwaukee Northwestern and Burlington lines between Chicago and St Paul. No trains moved for 12 hours, leaving La Crusse unable to clear routes as Milwaukee and Chicago connections were disrupted.
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Iast
Wis
Milwaukee, Northwestern and Barlincton
Chicago
St. Paul
Getten
LaCrusse
Fatal Explosion in Tuukuuka Coal Mine Kills Most
A Saturday disaster at Tuukuuka colliery in Mungo province leaves nearly all of the 470 miners at risk with reports of a fatal explosion killing a large portion of the workforce.
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Fokio
Daly
Tuukuuka Mungo
Interstate Commission cuts coal rates to boost summer shipments
The Interstate Commerce Commission at Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line request grants a 25 percent per ton reduction on coal to Washington Idaho and Nevada from July 19 to September 1. Officials aim to prevent a winter coal famine by boosting summer shipments amid equipment shortages and delayed orders, despite dealers seeking profits.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific Railroand
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Nevada
Harriman Lines
Sunflower Grand Lodge Meets in Lawrence Tomorrow
The Fourteenth Annual Sunflower Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Kansas session convenes in Everett Hall with about seven hundred delegates from out of town. The program includes opening ceremonies at St Luke's Church, welcomes from city and lodge officials, musical numbers, and a Memorial Service at Warren Street Baptist Church in the evening.
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Everett Hall
Sunflower Grand Lodge Knights of Pyt
Kansas
Ineal
Jnc
KE. Lewis
St. Luke's A. M
Lawrence Silver Tone Quaret
Warren Street Baptist Church
J. W. Brown
Outside help offered to Kansas teachers shortage
Topeka reports a flood of out of state teachers offering services as Kansas faces a possible fall shortage. The state superintendent notes applications have arrived from Maine Virginia Louisiana and many eastern states, with some preparing to move west after qualifying via examination or existing certificates.
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Topeka
Kansas
Maine
Virginia
Louisiana
Stole a Horse While Drunk in Upset Arrest
Upeka July 22. Bill Johnson formerly of Sweden and later of Lawrence was found with a horse and buggy by Officer Darby after erratic driving caused by strong drink. The rig did not belong to him and Johnson was booked for horse stealing as Charles Strauss planned to swear out a warrant. A large whisky bottle and a return ticket to Lawrence were found on him.
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Upeka
Bill Johnson
Sweden
Lawrence
Darby
Jockin Dohns
Charles Strauss
Second Street
Johnson
Strauss
Basket Picnic at Willey Farm Near Lawrence
A basket picnic is planned at the farm of Dr. J A Willey six miles southeast of Lawrence on Thursday July 25. Comrades friends and families are invited to bring baskets of good things to eat and enjoy a social outing. For transport details contact D B Hunnicutt at 15 E Quincy street Bell phone 1910.
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J. A. Willey
Lawrence
Uiteu
D. B. Hunnicutt
E. Quincey Street
Bellphone
Miss Carter Saved From Lake Rescue by bystander
Yesterday at the lake a crowd of young girls swam when Miss Laura Carter clung to a boat, grew faint and toppled into the water. Mr Matthews, who was at a lakeside picnic, plunged in and rescued her, saving her from drowning.
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Laura Carter
Air- 1
Mr. Matthews
Splendid shower brings relief to thirsty farmers
A noon shower refreshed dry ground and delighted farmers, who say the rain is exactly what their corn needs to thrive this season.
Prof Bailey speaks on artificial coloring deception
Prof Bailey, attending the Jamestown exposition, spoke at the eleventh annual convention of the Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments held July 16 19. His topic explored the importance of prohibiting deceptive use of artificial coloring. Cidec vinegar priced at 20 cents per bottle or two for 35 cents from Phillips Fruit Farm Tel 1846.
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Bailey
Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments
Phillips Fruit Farm
Lawrence social notes highlight local visits
Mrs. Kinnear returns home Julius Cohn of Kansas City spent the day in Lawrence Mrs. T. M. Falley returns from Excelsior Springs
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Kinnear
Kansas City
Julius Cohn
Lawrence
T. M. Falley
Excelsior Springs
For Sale Household Goods Inquire at 1218 Tennessee
Classified note offers seven room house contents nearly new and invites inquiries at the Tennessee address. Also advertises modern newspaper advertising ideas with free samples and a Bell phone contact. Anjer Divilbiss signs as ad man. Jersey ball also for sale near West Warren. Lost circular brooch pin details and reward offered.
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Tennessee
Bell Phone
Divilbiss
Jersey
A. A. Olmstead
West Warren
Godluton N. H. St
First Ward
J. M. Neville
Mare Bt
Eldridge
Markets by Wire Kansas City Wheat Corn and Cattle Prices
Kansas City markets report wheat receipts 279 cars with futures and cash quotes for No 2 and No 3 hard and red grades. Corn futures for July September December and No 2 3 white and mixed prices listed. Rye hay butter eggs cattle hog receipts and prices noted, plus real estate, rental and stray notices. May include local classifieds and minor ads for furniture and lost dog.
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Kansas City
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Grovernor
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Jeje W. PF
Dat
Newmare
A. Wood
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Hosford Investment
Merchants National Bank
A. Whitman & Co
Woodward &Co
Paris Green
Hellebore
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Peterman’s
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