Wrights Flier Surpasses Record in Endurance Flight
Orville Wright completed a cross country test and a separate endurance flight at Fort Myer with Lieutenant Lahm as passenger. The flights drew spectators and President Taft praised the achievement as the government’s endurance requirement was met.
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Washington
Yesterdy
Withur
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Melandria
Benjamin Foulers
Sigwal Corps
Wright
Frank 2. Lahm
Army Signal Corps
Wilbur
Lemans
France
Painleve
Taft
Wrights
Girls at camp stage wild ride on railroad track
Lawrence girls rode a handcar and a band car near a station after their camp ended, chaperoned by Mrs. Pesirs and Mrs. Constant. Some girls rode a trackside car and one climbed a signal tower, delaying the train until the engineer braked short of the station. The incident prompts Santa Fe to consider employing female section hands.
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Sud
le Dep
Santa Fe
Street car manners test Christian faith says Bishop Quayle
Bishop W A Quayle told a Des Plaines camp meeting audience that genuine Christians reveal their faith by how they behave on street cars. He warned that off duty actions in public expose true beliefs and compare poorly with church conduct.
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W. A. Quayle
Chicago
Desplaines
Italy
Lawrence city to buy jail site for market and new jail
Local discussion suggests Lawrence may acquire the grounds of the old county jail to host a market facility aiding housewives and provide space for a new city jail. The present jail is described as a laughing stock while a modern building would meet town needs and improve the area on Pinckney street.
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Lawrence
Rocks
Lawrnier
Inala
Pinckney Street
Lawrence Healthier With Little Sickness This Summer
Lawrence reports unusually mild sickness levels with physicians noting fewer cases and lower patient load than recent summers. Heat concerns include fever risks but currently remain low amid hot weather and complaints about unripe fruit and icy drinks. Six passengers injured in a collision between a Chicago and North Western train and a freight near Ames Iowa today. Post Cards and Albums at Steven Son's.
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Lawrence
Lawn
Yes Moines
Towa
Chicago and
North:western
South Dakota
Ames
Hyde Secretaries Crisis Ends in Suicide Near Everett
John Stewart, confidant of James Hazen Hyde, chairman of a New York life company, shot himself near his cabin after being a witness in an inquiry into Hyde. Despondency over finances cited by the coroner as the cause. Stewart lived alone with his wife, the daughter of a New York official, until February.
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John Stewart
Everett
Wash
Jubbi
Mewart
James Hazen
Lyd
Equitable Life Assurance Soiety of
New York
Masketee
Stuart
Hyde
Fynstable
Stuart Laiter
Wall Street
Cante West
Luilt
Ealiy
Muk Iter
Abe
Glidden Tour Cars To Enter Lawrence Friday Evening
Glidden tour endurance cars from Denver are expected to arrive in Lawrence around six Friday evening amid muddy roads and possible delays. About twenty vehicles, many covered in mud, will pass the north side of the river as the group continues toward Kansas City, with supper planned here if the Pullman car reaches Lawrence.
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O'Eine
Lawrence
Salina
Kansas City
Topeka
Union Pacific
Kansan City
Notable Lawrence Lawyer Revered for Brilliance and Charisma
A famed Lawrence lawyer, renowned across the state as a brilliant figure in his profession, is noted for a striking presence and a memorable personality. The piece highlights his trusted roles, honors, and wide circle of friends, while also mentioning social events in Douglas County and local anecdotes from the community.
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Lawrence
Kun
Kangan
State Onster Case Reveals Prairie Gas Proceeds Inquiry
Testimony shows an employee of Standard Gas testified about deliveries and pricing, while the State’s proceeding probes Prairie Gas. The excerpt also mentions a society column dispute and an ad by Alfred Noller offering clothing bargains and framed pictures at Wolf’s Book Stores.
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Bell
Mass
Students to Work Through College at U University
U University foresees more students funding study themselves as a YA Y bureau lists jobs for the fall term. Jobs vary from waiting tables to janitorial and clerical work, with students paying all or part of their expenses. A notable student chose self funding over a wealthy guardian's offer, starting as a dining club waiter and rising to secretary of a respected group.
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KE. U
Young Men’s Christian Association of the University
United States
East
Unce
Appeal to Supreme Court in Missouri Rate Case
Kansas City July 24 An appeal to the United States Supreme Court from Judge Smith McPhersons decision in the Missouri railroad rate cases was filed by Lantent B Ladd representing the state in the U S district court today The judge ruled that the 2 cent rate law in Missouri is confiscatory and unconstitutional The appeal seeks an early ruling by the Supreme Court
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Missouri
Kansas City
United States Supreme Court
Smith McPherson
Missouri Railroad Rates
Lantent B. Ladd
Gee State
United Stes District Court
Tolay
McPherson
Supreme Court
Kansas City Man Hurt In Denver Street Car Fall
William Boyer a retired grain dealer from Kansas City fell from a moving Denver street car and was badly bruised. His niece Mrs Grace Clark of Cripple Creek was thrown from the car and suffered a broken arm while trying to save him.
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Denver
Col
William’ Boyer
Kansas City
Grace Clark
Cripple Creek
Union Pacific Stock Rises to New High at Open
Union Pacific common stock advanced to a new high around 200 at the opening, with traders reporting about 5,000 shares traded at the level as compared to yesterday’s close. The rest of the stock list showed activity and strength in early trading.
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New York
Union Pacific
Ss Eme
Osage Sheriff Seeks Kentucky Arrest For McCracken
Sheriff John J. third of Osage county left Guthrie with a requisition to Kentucky's governor for the arrest of William McCracken who was in custody at Tun, Ky on a charge related to an alleged defeat of a $5,000 Prudential contest. A drowning incident occurred as McCracken fell into water while with his family. a body believed to be his was later found. McCracken's vanity claim is reported as $335,000 with a debt of $235,000 outstanding.
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Guthrie
Oklo
John J
Osage County
Kentucky
William McCracken
Tun
Congo
Prudential Su Company
McCracken
Craghen
Man Held on Murder Charge in Arkansas Case
In Little Rock July 28 3 After being spirited away in an automobile last night W Y Ellis of Pine Island shot and killed Nathaniel P Willis a wealthy resident of Indianapolis In Tl in the courtroom yesterday Ellis has been returned to the custody of the authorities It is thought danger of violence is over An inquest into Willis body was held last night with a verdict recommending Ellis be held on a murder charge A formal arraignment is expected today
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Littl Rock
Ari
W.Y. Ellis
Pine i bin
Nathaniel P. Willis
Inianapolis
Couroner
Willis
Ellis
Ourder
Taft La Follette Tale Tangles Tariff Talk
Washington reports say the tariff bill conferees plan to increase the lumber duty with Senate rate changes contested by lawmakers. Northwest politicking and the idea of a presidential commission to study facts loom as Taft and La Follette weigh positions. Local ads for repairs and loans accompany the political chatter.
Duel of Wits in Thaw Nesbit Hearing Sparks Debate
The hearing features Harry Thaw and District Attorney Jerome in a tussle over Thaw’s sanity and Evelyn Nesbit’s influence. Jerome questions Thaw’s defense of honor and hypnotism claims as Nesbit’s role draws emphasis amid trial revelations.
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Harry Thaw
Jerome
Daughter of Kansas Woman Marries Wealthy New York Man
Miss Gladys Kemp, daughter of Mrs. George Kemp of Paola Kansas, and Frank Dines Jr a son of a wealthy New York manufacturer, were married last night at St Joseph Church Providence. The account notes her prior family ties and mentions a patent issue filed by Gordon Dinsmer with the clerk.
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Providence
Frank (. Dines, Jr
Gladys Kemp
St. Joseph's Hhorch
Misa Kemp
George Kemp
Misa Lily Torrey Wagetall
Paola
Kansas
Kangana Cue
Gordon Dinsmer
Markets by Wire Grains and provisions update
Markets by wire report shows grain and livestock activity with quotations for wheat, corn, and oats from Chicago and other exchanges. Notable items include July and Sept contracts and mixed sales. cattle receipts and prices for beef steers also listed. Also includes brief notes on a Paris flight attempt and local tax levy reports.
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