Social notes reveal sorority shifts and resort clan ties
In Society notes the Sewing club plans, Greek Letter societies seek new homes next year, and rush season nears. Lawrence residents abroad gather at Estes Park and Moraine Park, while Mrs Holiday and Miss Graeber host in Eureka Springs. A tale of driving displays, dating boycotts, house light pranks, and witty exchanges caps a lively social page.
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Lawrence
Estes Park
Cal
Lawrence Peop
Moraine Park
Green Mountain Falls
Northport
Michigan
F. M. Holliday
Eureka Springs
Laura Graeber
Pennsylvania Street
Philip Wight
Worcester
Mass
Lawrence Committee Hosts Busy Eldridge Meeting
The regular session at Eldridge House featured a full committee lineup discussing The Great White Way with a planned mass meeting and city lighting costs rising October 1. Oil road talk, tree trimming, and boulevard progress followed as President Spalding and Otto Fischer led talks on financing, staffing, and local improvements.
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Lawrence Committee
Counicipad
Eldridge House
Great White Way
Iia Commercial Club
Poles Go Up As City Expands Electric Ring System
Electric project shifts to overhead work with trench digging begun in the 1200 block of Mass street. Tron poles will be used downtown while wooden poles line residence areas. Work progresses steadily and could speed with more labor. Also notes city business, local incidents, and local store promotions including Gustafson’s fall display and Tennessee street home goods stock.
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Mass
E. C
Hurricane Hits Austin and Texas Coast Damage Soars
A hurricane swept over Austin causing over 100000 dollars in damage with telegraph lines down and windows shattered. No loss of life in Austin, but reports from the Texas coast, including Cameron Parish and Galveston, note fatalities and property damage. Weather disrupted communications across Central Texas while beaches suffered wreckage along the sea wall. The death toll rose to at least ten, with other areas reporting casualties and significant damage.
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Austin
Texas
Hite
Orleans
Silveston
Tests
Cameron Parish
Matagorda
Galveston
Moustin
West Sian
Calveston
Erin
Sabine Pass
Taft's Dinner Remarks Stir Tariff Debate Anew
Washington July 22 Taft voiced satisfaction after last night's White House dinner with tariff negotiators. He defended his stance on raw materials like hides and ores and denied full support for free hides or other items, while noting no final commitment on many tariffs. The conference revealed deep divisions among Republicans and progressives as senators and representatives pressed for revisions and a buyer tariff amid unresolved questions on iron ore lumber and other duties.
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Ile
Stern
Rezard
Taft
Avention
Washington
White House
Senate
Capitol
Tarif
York
Serttor Crimmins
Towa
Ananias
Amon
Campbell
Anetheny Ag Mianlison
Kansas
Aunt Martin
South Dakota
Ginko
Payie
Irene
Vie API
Buck Creek
Determ
Cumins
House
Floods Hit Wisconsin Rail Bridges Swept Out
Flood conditions in Wisconsin intensify reports from the flood district describe a railroad bridge and several other structures washed away at Odanal Sothim. A special train carries boats and lumber for relief. Boats headed to the Bad River area to rescue refugees as six bridges on the Marengo River are torn out.
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Sita
Odanal
Will Lawrence Modernize with New City Improvements
An excerpt discusses Lawrence's push to become a modern city with municipal improvements. It notes the movement is underway, costs are high, and progress depends on local effort and funding to achieve broader conveniences and urban advancement.
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Lawrence
Gustafson
Weithene
Unclear legislative debate on conference report and tax provisions
Fragmentary OCR notes show a debate on a conference report and tax measures. Representatives discuss drawback provisions and duties on hides lumber and other items. No action taken, with mentions of Treasury concerns and opposition from lawmakers led by Representative Gaines.
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Treasury
Gaines
West Virginia
Ways and Meus
Prosperity Reigns' Be Says Hard Times Past in Swrenge
A ragged speaker in a windy town describes local hardship and scarcity. He notes plenty of work claimed elsewhere but little near, contrast with old days when a dollar helped and harvests began late. The man repeats that prosperity is a farce and asks for work and aid amid rough living.
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Lelhoy
Almast
Lawrence
Sas
Milk Adulteration Probe Finds Watered Milk at Plants
Inspectors led by State Dairy Commissioner Wilson and a deputy conducted tests at several plants including Faultless Creamery and Marly Friday morning. Wire-tapped meters indicated watered milk with estimates of more than 300 dollars per day in disputed payments, as Cafer and Rene Sate provided statements amid the investigation.
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Wilson
A Depinty
Py Tonganesse
Amy
Marly
Dea
Marmer
Witk
Riot Among the Troops at Barcelona Before Melilla departure
A July 22 riot broke out among troops about to embark for Melilla in Barcelona. The battalion revolted threatening officers with bayonets. Mutineers were disarmed as other troops were summoned. Families surrounded the rail station and clashed with police using sherds and revolvers. Dozens were wounded in the chaotic scene.
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Barcelona
Melilla
Massid
Malagra
Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions Summary
Grain and provision quotes listed with July and September figures. Prices shown include hay Timothy and prairie, butter creamery at 25 cents, and live stock noting 5,000 cattle and calves with various prices. Names, places, and unclear phrases appear as fragments.
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Ok Conte SI Mase
Chicago Markets and Rental Rates in Brief
Wheat and corn futures show July and September bids with mixed prices. Michigan and Illinois cattle receipts and cattle and stocker ranges listed. rental notice posts a stroller plan with Oct price at 11.70. WANTED: Grocery store on south side seeks inventory under 300 cash for part payment with security. Rental inquiries at 1239 Connecticut St or 2175 Bell.
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Chicago
Nural
Connecticut St
Bell
South Side
Journal
Tragedy Claims Local University Man George Orr
George Orr a former University of Kansas student and Santa Fe attorney, drowned after being swept under by a breaker while swimming near La Jolla California. Orr, husband of a Mehuisson native, was among Phi Gamma Delta members in Lawrence who mourn his death. telegrams and sympathy followed from California and Kansas as authorities recovered his body.
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Pirties
South la Jolla
Atchison
Sulla
Orr
Kansas
Watnsis University
Lawrence
Georgee
Mtehison
Ladela
Cal
Orrs
Mehison
Viet
Samuel Mine
San Diego
George Orr
Ier
Die Orr
James W. Orr
The
Santa Fe
Celine
du Searel
Mrs Orr
Paralyzing News Sparks Debate Over Rate Hikes
A fragmented report describes political maneuvering around proposed rate increases. Citizens fear tariff or tax shifts could paralyze daily life as planners pledge to oppose burdens on the public while officials signal possible changes. The piece notes rising costs and public concern amid tense council discussions.
Eight Hour Strike Rocks Oklahoma Labor scene
Oklahoma towns face disruption as eight hour law sparks protests and public contracts slow. Deputy State Labor Commissioner Wiley plans actions next week while workers prepare a large parade. In other notes, murder indictments involve John Say on duty, Tate Miller, and several named associates with accessory charges.
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Uila
Wiley
Athens
John b.Say
Tate
Wa Miller
Dota Granden
Elise
Ra Granded
Rudich
Wil
Matet Greseaut
Rain Cloud Burst Causes Minnesota Disaster
A cloudburst in Duluth Minnesota on July 22 caused extensive damage and loss of life as floods and collapsing sewers claimed several children and disrupted households. Officials report rising costs and calls for tariff and clothing price adjustments amid the disaster’s impact. Riot injuries followed a Milwaukee works riot later the same day as authorities investigate casualty details.
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Minnesota
Duluth Minn
Tom Tastieht
Duluth
Milwaak
Lieut Willing Testimony in Sutton Death Probe Resumes Cross-Examination
Annapolis May 22 Lt Edward S Waller again testified at the Sutton death inquiry. The cross examination centered on the exact scene of the tragedy near the bed and the position of key witnesses. Witnesses described the wound location and the timing of the shot as the defense questioned measurements and the sequence of events on the night of the death.
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Lieut. Willing
Sutton
Annapolis
Eadward S. Waller
Ghemet
Kenry Davis
Wud Stutron
Dan Fistientt
Privet
Wlacaedinse
George Pielho
Whee
Putin Ater
Sater
Newt
Pers
Union Depot at Last in Turmoil Amid Rail Debates
A fragmentary report notes civil government tensions and corporate moves tied to the rail depot project in Halle Spain on July 24. It mentions Taft relatives, a possible party candidacy for William C. Heron, and local business activity at 907 Tennessee Street with Gustafson’s combs.
Strange case of Will Parrish sought by relatives
Relatives in Lawrence tried to reach Will Parrish who left town with two men to seek relief northward for his health. A man named Hamme from Waukesha, Wisconsin, claimed Parrish was held by authorities or wandering near town. Letters continued from Parrish after he left, raising hopes he would return by Sunday, while his brother Bruce Parrish planned to travel to Waukesha to bring him home.
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Colin
S Town
Lults
Husford
Lawrence
Will Parrish
Parri Owas
Parrish
Wankesha
Wisconsin
Hidine Will Parrish
Waukesha
Bruce Parrish
Had Sham Battle by K N G Boys in South Park
Had sham battle last night in South Park by Company H KON G caused stir in town as crowds gathered. The display aimed to train men before Fort Riley encampment next month with detailed instructions and inspections under Captain Clarke. Few students remain for extra summer school, many headed to Colorado.
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H. Kon. G
South Park
Fort Riley
Company Ho
Lawrence Bers
Sar Clarke
K. N. Gd
Sumer Sehnal
Peinihir Ais
Cedeliston
Yessoeume
Anim Exedug
Roosevelt in Naivasha Visit Amid Lake Shore Hunting Trip
Gol. Rossevelt in Naivasha, British East Africa, arrived today from a hunting trip along Lake Naivasha. He stopped at the governmental experimental farm Jolay to inspect live stock. Ella Must Go Home is mentioned in a separate plan, while a conference on a trial notes decisions and plans. Vanilla Ice Cream selections and references to local shops appear in unrelated lines.
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Elin
British East Africa
Steusevelt
Ffrom
Lake Naivasha
Unsevelt
Jolay
Ella
Eia Gingles
Chicas
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