League Opens With Two Games On McCook Field
The Commercial Baseball League of Lawrence began last evening at 66 oclock with two games. Post Office beat Poehlers on the golf links while the Printers fell to the Business College. Gebhart injured a finger but stayed in. standings show Bankers 9 0 0, Bell Phone 0 0 0, Bus College 1 0 0, Elks 2 0 0, Merchants 0 0 0, Lawyers 2 2 0.
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Bankers
Bell Phone
Elks
Commercial Baseball League of
Lawrence
Lawrence Business College
McCuokfield
Printers
Business College
Gebhart
Bus. College
Ranaga
Allphin
Frazier
Powers
Shien Ellis
Nenter
Loeseh Hall
LE Milton Thomas
Red Milton Gress
Eee Johnson Cooper
Cole Wellhousen
Jo Nahe
Innin Rhe L
Milton
E. Milton
Kanaga
Carroll
Hazen
Bell Telephone
McCook Field
Merchants Athletic Club
Vietor Park
Post Office
Peehlers
Victor Park
Overton & Leigh
L. L. Phillips
Ellis
McCook Feld
Merchants
Death Near Tonganoxie Claims Eva Quisenberry at 34
Mrs Eva M Quisenberry died at her home north of Tonganoxie last night aged 34 from consumption Burial services are set for 4 PM at the Friends church with interment in Tonganoxie cemetery tomorrow afternoon She leaves a husband and three children.
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Eva M. Quisenberry
Tonganoxie
Friends Church
Whirlwind Campaign for Congressman Scott in Douglas County
Congressman Chas F Scott plans a whirlwind tour through Douglas county arriving from Ottawa at 9 10 am and speaking at Curtis grove Changers picnic at noon before moving to Lecompton for an afternoon talk and Baldwin for an evening address Friday includes Lawrence Brown s grove and South Park venues Scott leads with strong crowd appeal as agricultural committee chair hoping to win votes despite long odds and broad public support.
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Chas. F. Scott
Douglas County
Ottawa
Curtis’ Grove
Lecompton
Baldwin
Scott
Lawrence
Brown's Grove
South Park
Scot
Agricultural Committee
Kansas
French Promoter Convicted in Major Swindle Case
A French promoter was found guilty of fraudulently obtaining funds totaling 12 million dollars by violating corporation law. The sensational trial detailed how the accused misused corporate structures to funnel money.
Former premier into it Paris fraud case verdict
Paris July 27 Hervi Richette French promoter found guilty of swindling by violation of the corporation law sentenced to two years in prison and a fine of 800 Rochelle arrested March 23 accused of fraudulently obtaining over 120000000 through his companies. A former premier Clemenceau figures in the affair denied. Seneca Kan July 27 preliminary hearing Frederick Keehn for the murder of Wm Bleisner bound over without bail with bond set for his brother August.
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Paris
Hlerri Richette
Rochelle
Rochette
Clemenceau
Seneca
Kan
Frederick Keehn
Wm. Bleisner
August
Markets by Wire Grains and Provisions Kansas City July 27
Wheat prices show July and September bids with No. 2 red near 99 cents and corn around 66 cents. Hay: timothy 14 dollars. Butter creamery at 23 cents. Cattle receipts 11000 with native steers around 8 dollars. Pigs near 8.70 to 8.50. Chicago quotes list wheat near 1.06, corn around 65 cents, oats around 40 cents. Beef and hog receipts reported with prices in the mid to upper range.
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Kansas City
Judy
Ste
Choice Prairie
Butter—Creamery
Chicago
First Infantile Paralysis Death Reported in Lawrence
The 5 month old Agnes Burke died in North Lawrence from infantile paralysis. The child fell ill a week ago and died at midnight. Burial was at Franklin Cemetery. Lawrence records show four cases but first fatal. state health official S. D. Crumbine issued guidance on symptoms and treatment.
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Lawrence
Kansas
North Lawrence
Agnes Burke
James Burke
Locust Street
Franklin
S. d. Crumbine
State Board of Health
Girls Play Ball at Victor Park in 15 to 1 Victory
The clerks from Weaver's store beat Innes Bullene Hackmann by 15 to 1 before 400 spectators at Victor Park. Weaver and Steeper formed the winning battery as the feminine teams displayed spirited play and cheers filled the crowd. Afterward players and friends shared supper at the park.
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Weaver's
Innes, Bullene & Hackmann
Basseball
Victor Park
Hetter
Ald
Weaver
Weeavers
Weavers
Jones
Nellise
Weaver Seeeeeee
Elliott Peterson Te Tae Ens
Selig Wieman
Mack Dewitt
Miss Smith
Raper
Hay Koehring Selell
Barber Miss Davids i
Airdome Show Delights Crowd With New Comedy
Last night the Airdome drew a good sized audience despite fireworks in the park. Viewers praised The Prince of Liars a vaudeville comedy to be presented tonight, calling it an improvement on two prior acts. The manager noted exceptionally beautiful knives in the bill.
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Airdome
Motorman Hurt on Lawrence Street Car
Fred Hateh a motorman for the Lawrence Street Railway company was injured this morning when struck on the right arm by the handle of an ear brake. He had to leave the car and will be out for several days. Try a Journal Want Ad.
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Fred Hateh
Lawrence Street Railway Company
Jailbreak by Thomas Lavin Sparks City Escape
An inmate in Lawrence city jail broke out last night by using a makeshift six foot rod and a wire hook to reach the keys on an officer’s desk. Lavin, held on a $25.50 fine for railroad trespass, fled as authorities pursued the prior break in at Manrose residence.
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City
Liberty
Thomas Laying
Mr. Lavin
Mr. Living
Lavin
Lawrence
Manrose
Fire Destroys Rear of Pierce Music Store
A fire broke out last night at midnight in the rear of Pierce Music Store, started by burning piles of boxes. Firefighters arrived quickly, saving the main store. damage mainly to doors and a window, with stock soaked by water and smoke. The cause remains undetermined but noted as possibly a lit cigarette stub. Mrs Binngirdner reported two men seen nearby just before flames.
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Pierce's
Midnigh
Pierce Music
BK. Bamsardner
Vermont Street
Pierce
EL Binngirdner
Cour
Lawrence Couple Weds. license issued in Kansas City
A license was issued in Kansas City yesterday for Miss Lottie Weinsett of Kansas City to wed Mr. William Meadow of Lawrence. George Carroll and sister Marguerite are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Carroll. Carroll recently returned from a White River camping trip in Missouri where he rescued two young women from drowning.
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Kansas City
Lottie, Weinsett
William Meadow
Lawrence, Kan
George Carroll
Marguerite
Mrs. A. Carroll
White River
Missouri
Kansas Weather Outlook Tonight and Thursday
Indications show generally fair conditions with continued warmth tonight and Thursday.
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Kansas
Wari
Harding Nominated for Ohio Governor on Third Ballot
Warner S. Harding of Marion won the Ohio Republican nomination for governor on the third ballot at the Columbus convention. Garfield supporters withdrew Garfields and Carmi Thompson before the vote, ending their bids. The party platform blended Garfield and Taft factions with a conservative plank and endorsed the national administration.
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Columbus
Ohio
Warner Ss. Harding
Marion
Nicholas Longworth
James R. Garfied
Carmi A. Thorpson
Garfield
Brown
Toledo
Wade H. Ellis
Resolution
Howland
James J. Garfield
Committee On Resolutions
Taft
Wieck
Wade H. Hifis
Beverly
Mass
Gartield
Congressims
Burton
Garfields
Carmi Thompson
A . Ia
Name of the Park Vote Plans Public Input
The park naming has drawn protests over the chosen name Vietor or Victor and shifts focus to public explanation. Emanuel is proposed as a namesake honoring his contributions to Lawrence streetcar systems and the Amusement company, but officials will let residents decide by vote.
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Eisitor
Vietor
Selectel
Bailey
Kansas City
Victor
Emanuel
Lawrence
Aurora Show Offers New Biograph Film
The Biograph is playing at the Aurora today and tomorrow with comfortable seating and working fans. Visit the Aurora to see the new film in a nice, cool theater setting.
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Trs
Aurora
The
Merchant's Lunch at Home Dairy Breaded Pork Tenderloin
A compact menu item list features pork tenderloin breaded and fried with beans and brown gravy along with beef dishes and pork with apple sauce. The text includes stray letters and incomplete phrases from a regional dinner listing.
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Home Dairy
Hot Weather Stretches On Across the State
The report notes persistent hot conditions with cool nights and strong winds. Farmers fear delayed corn and potential trouble as heat lingers beyond initial expectations, with forecasts showing no quick break and the hottest spell cited as the season's peak.
Rabid Dogs Targeted as Town Reports Rabies
This morning a mad dog was shot by Ofeer Smith on South Tennessee street. Several dogs in the town have shown signs of rabies and officers are on the lookout for them.
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Ofeer Smith
Tennessee Street
Heatwaves Persist as Temperatures Top 104 Across Regions
July reports from Wichita and Chicago describe five straight days above 100 with 102 noted in Wichita. Crops suffer heavy damage as heat overruns water supplies and forecasts offer little relief though some temporary reprieve is expected with shifting winds.
Brother slays man during violent struggle in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Kansas July 27 James S Thompson described as a craving maniac was killed today by his brother in a violent quarrel at the batter's end here after a fierce fight to prevent Thompson from taking his life. Gillam used a shotgun during the assault as Thompson advanced with a heavy shovel.
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Pittsburg
Kan
James S. Thompson
H. Gilam
Here
Emu
Gillam
Thompson
Lawrence Hosts Magnificent Fireworks Display at Vietor Park
Lawrence witnessed its largest ever crowd for an amusement display last night as Martin presented a lavish fireworks show at Vietor Park. The elaborate program impressed spectators with detailed effects and promises a varied lineup for this evening, including Northern Lights and Eruption of Vesuvius.
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Lawrence
Martin
Vietor Park
Lawrence Park Namelist Voting Contest Runs Three Days
Lawrence residents over 15 may vote for a park name from eleven options including Cloverdale Eureka Woodland Highland Victor Arcadia Shorewood Fair Oaks and Welcome. Each vote must be signed and sent to the Journal office within three days as the executive committee counts results.
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Lawrence
the Amusement Co
Vietor
Irving Hill
T. Sweeney
W. G. Hutson
W. EK. Spaniling
Thomas O’hara
Journal
Cloverdale
Welcome
Eureka
Douglas
Woodland
Highland
Victor
Amusement
Arcadia
Shorewood
Fair Oaks
KU Student John Sherman Dies After Surgery
John Franklin Sherman 21, a KU junior in engineering, died yesterday at Stets Hospital Kansas City Kansas after an appendectomy operation Monday morning. He had been visiting his mother's farm near Wilder Kansas after a weeks survey following school and his family has lived in Johnson County for forty years.
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John Sherman
John Franklin Sherman
University of Kansas
Stet’s Hospital
Kansas City
Kin
Wilder
Kai
Johnson County
Kan
Rubbing It In At The Newspaper Office
A long time rival flare up as Charlie Finch taunts the writer about his family vacation plans to the Major Miles place and the writer’s known weakness for country drives. William Calkswell travels from Kansas City to Geneseo due to ill health and visits Haskell about football prospects.
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Charlie Finch
Miles Place
Charlie
Newby’s
William Calkswell
Lawrence
Kansas City
Geneseo
Haskell
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