Creditors Meet in Kansas City Over Devlin Estate
Kansas City July 31 creditors of the Devlin Estate met to hear a receivers report and discuss rapid realization of property. Prominent lawyers and city officials from Chicago Topeka Leavenworth Pittsburg attended as creditors sought to save the estate amid unsettled claims and pending overseas travel of Charles Weylin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devlin
Kansas City
Lenny
Moeting
George R. Peek
Chicago
Its
Judge Harloe
W. H. Rossington
J. 5. Ugleed
D.W. Mulvane
F. W. Freeman
Davis
Marty Garvey
Arland
Topeka
Alexander New
Col. Holmes
Ryland
Olbford
Mlarkless
Edward Carroll Leavenworth
Morris Uliggitts
Frice
Pittsburg
Kansas
Charles J. Weylin
Rosen Visited Roosevelt in Oyster Bay Conference
An account notes July meetings at Oyster Bay with President Roosevelt, Russian Ambassador Roscoe, and envoy Witte. The visit aims to pave the way for peace talks and a prospective trip of Witte to the president, tied to farm receptions and harbor events aboard the yacht Mayflower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastdaytan
Roosevelt
Tonetwen
Hari Kesen
Ui Russa Ambasaador
Mr. aVitts
Russia
Witte
Europe
A Witte
Koosev T
Rosco
Race track abolished in Cleveland Glenville district
Cleveland authorities ordered an end to pool selling and gambling at the Glenville race track after a mayoral directive. The grand meeting opened this afternoon with police guarding entrances and officials enforcing a prohibition, leading to the track's prospective abolition and divvying of property into city lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Tom L. Johnson
Koehler
Glenville
Cleveland
Johnson
Pool Se Iing
Secretary Wilson Visits Oyster Bay on July 31
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture visited Sagamore Hill to discuss the inquiry now in progress. The president expresses implicit confidence and no present intention of resignation. A thorough probe will extend to all bureaus to purge corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton F
Moody
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Department
Chicago coal teamsters derail peace plan amid strike
In Chicago on July 31 a faction of coal teamsters wrecked settled peace efforts and voted unanimously to continue the strike. Employers may shut doors to thousands of rehired workers, while police guarded wagons and protests from other locals failed to sway the coal drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chiceigo
Atrong
Employers’ Association
T 1
Teamsters
Dutch Expedition Quietly Suppresses Native Rebellion
Reported action describes a punitive expedition against native rebels in the Sanda Islands area. The assault involved fortifications and gunfire from a warship, resulting in many native casualties and towns captured or subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiestate
Bian
Istand
Sanda Islands
Admiral Rojestven sky recovers after operation
From Toko on July 11 a condition tag shows Admiral Rojestven sky made satisfactory progress since his operation. He left bed to sit in a chair yesterday. Pain in the foot hinders walking but no cause for uneasiness exists. The admiral expresses sincere satisfaction with the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toko
Rojestvensky
Special Judge Needed in Missouri v Frank Farris
Judge James Dash of Marshall received a telegram requesting him to come to Jefferson City as a special judge in Missouri versus Frank Farris. The change of venue was granted for Judge Maren of the circuit court to preside. The parties filed the motion this morning and Dash left at noon to depart for the next day’s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
James Dashs
Maren
Circuit Court
Jefferson City
Missouri
Frank Farris
Noan
Farris
Vane
Five Injured in Rock Island Train Collision Near Joliet
Five persons were injured when an eastbound Rock Island passenger train collided with a work train at a switch near Joliet. The wreck tore out a section of the Pullman sleeper as responders hastened the injured to Joliet. The incident occurred while the switch was left open for a gravel pit work train. None of the injured are expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliett
Rock Island
Joliet
Nnone
Chicago
Phrgiciana
Josiexr
Elty
Epidemic in Mardas Raises Death Rate in Refugee Camp
An epidemic of cholera among famine refugees in Mardas, British India, July 31, causes many to die or be found dying in the streets. The death rate reaches 89.7 per 1000 as crowds pour into the city for aid. Local notices advertise Keya fitted locks and trunks at Rotter's and a full line of fishing tackle at Smitha News depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardas
British India
Distress Grows as Fruit Trade Quarantines Hit New Orleans
In New Orleans July, distress rises as quarantines cripple fruit exports. Italian workers fear unemployment as ships divert to Mobile. Health orders halt six day detention while local families face public charges. Fear eases slightly as Mississippi and Louisiana fear spreads.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Board of Health
Qreang
Mobile
Leatlans
Mississippi
Novernor Vardaman
Vicksburg
Vicksburg Namburs
Laeurel
Mise
Ueothgials
Moldly
Jackson
Kansas City
Tstratun
Chantphire
Amiies
Hattysburg
Mfrs
Hattiesburg
Aéroinghan
Aja
Fuly
Meridan
Lumberton
Ami
Santiago
Cuba
Shaster Atheplana
Colon
Panama Canal Victim Reported Dead From Yellow Fever
In Washington Governor Mugaon reported the death of Steve Corteiyou a Muscotah Kan typewriter in the Panama canal auditing office from yellow fever. No further cases were noted. Oklahoma City reports Captain A McGinniis returned from Washington after consultations with President Roosevelt on an important mission.
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Washington
Panama Canal Commission
Mugaon
Steve Corteiyou
Muscotah
Kan
Panama
Oklahoma City
A. McGinniis
Roosevel
Panama Canal Zone
Too Drunk to Ride on a Crowded Saturday Night
A man so intoxicated he could not walk fell from a cart in Lawrence's business district. He was helped back onto the cart and continued his journey with no police presence observed. Nearby residents noted the ease of obtaining liquor. Mrs Kate North visiting Hope, Kansas will return home tomorrow. River levels have risen slightly after recent rains. Barn for rent at 428 Teonemes retreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Soow
Kate North
Ernest Farnum
Hope
Kan
Hoch faces potential prosecutions for other offenses if freed
Chicago dated July 31 reports Hoch, the reprieved wife murderer, may face retrial or acquittal on the Marie Hoch murder charge while authorities in Chicago and neighboring cities discuss pursuing bigamy and margar offenses Hoch is alleged to have committed. Even if freed, prosecutors in Cook County and elsewhere could press multiple cases, likely delaying any final outcome for years.
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Chicago
Johann Hoch
Marie Hoch
Clocionat
St. Louis
Vile
Margar
Hoch
Cook County
Fears for safety of men missing near Algonac launch
Detroit July 31 fears are felt for the safety of Circuit Judge Robt. Eagar his son Wm Eagar Frazer and John Weeks who left Grosse Point yesterday morning in the judge's gasoline launch for Algouac. They were expected to return last night but have not arrived nor reported along the Lake St. Clair shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Kears
Ilbdre Robt
BE. Eragar
Wm KR. Frazer
John Weeks
Grosse Pointé
Algouaca
Algonaca
Lake St. Chair
Barges in storm near Yonkers rescue by tug
Two barges carrying an excursion party about 2 000 people were towed by a tug when a severe rain and wind storm drove them perilously close to rocks off North Yonkers. Tugboats intervened to avert disaster. Passengers including women and children were frightened but saved by crew efforts and band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Yonkers
AFTER OLD DIRECTORS MEETING NAMES NEW ACTIONS
The United States Attorney states that the old directors of theEyattgate Life Assurance society will be cited to answer charges. In forty one cases it is said that directors may be compelled to account for funds and losses. Plaintiffs seek that the company funds be recovered and redistributed to policyholders in proportion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Qeners
Murth
Eyattgate Life AdNurance Society
Ener
Will Conquer Fever on Isthmus says Warrett
Chicago reports minister John Warrett, recently in Panama and soon to Colombia, declaring yellow fever will be driven out. He compares fighting the disease to a great battle and urges patience as canal progress may be slow while operations rely on distant supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Warrett
Panama
Colombia
United States
Registration for Utah Lands Opens Tomorrow Amid Surveillance
Grand Junction reports arrival of light private detectives to assist local authorities during a large land seekers rush for Uintah reservation registration. Special police named, gambling prohibited, and up to 11,000 homesteads ready for distribution. In person registration required, numbers drawn later in Utah, with mineral claims to follow. Weather notes aside, the town shares a fatality as Miss Margaret Nedbit dies at 70 in Lawrence after long illness.
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Grand Junction
Cab
Uintah Reservation
Washington
Provo
Unee Gach
Brice
Vernal
Wether
Hove
Utah
Richards
Jefferson county official mulls bid for state treasurer
Topeka reports Johnson county treasurer of Jefferson considering a run for state treasurer. He would seek a second term as county treasurer after being appointed secretary by the state board of control but decided not to take the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
J. . Johnson
Jefferson County
State Board of Control
Rain Floods Cause Rail Washout Near Junction City
Two inches of rain fell last Saturday south of town near Wereford ten miles away a cloud burst sent Lyons creek rising over twenty feet. About a thousand feet of the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway washed out disrupting traffic. In Hasle Switzerland on July 31 the Zionist Congress rejected Britain's offer of land in East Africa for a Zionist colony.
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Junction City
Wereford
Lyons Creek
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Hasle
Switzerland
Loniats Congress
Great Britain
East Africa
Two Lives Lost in Bridgeport Flood New Crisis Meant
Unprecedented rainfall caused reservoir bursts north of Bridgeport Conp resulting in two deaths and extensive property damage. A Sunday school excursion to Leavenworth on Aug 10 is set at 1 for adults and 5 cents for children, with a direct train to the fort to avoid extra charges. Lieutenant Joe Topham of the regular army visits Lawrence amid notes from the San Francisco Bulletin about his target shooting honor. Tanzanian visitor Lemuel Evaga attends old settlers and soldiers reunion. Evans, of Company H, First Kansas, also present.
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Bridgeport
Conp
Leavenworth
Fort
Joe Topham
Regular Army
Lawrence
San Francisco
Joseph L Topham
Thirteenth Infantry
Monterey
Topham
Lemuel Evaga
Tanzanerle
Evans
First
Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Killed by Street Car In Wrightsville Beach Wreck
A Wrightsville Beach electric car wreck reports several fatalities near the shoreline. The incident follows a weekend of local travel activity as residents and visitors recount the scene and warn of continuing safety concerns.
Tax exemption ruling for Knights and Ladies of Security reserve fund
Topeka July 31 Judge Dana district court rules the Knights and Ladies of Security need not pay taxes on their reserve fund. County Treasurer Bowen had sued to tax the fund. The last legislature declared charitable institutions reserve funds exempt though the constitution argued otherwise. The order involved 875,000 fed up to the First National Bank. Paris July 31 two leading broker houses suspend payments after a speculator fails to meet $3,000,000 engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Dana
District Court
Order of Knights and Ladies of Security
Bowen
Charitble Institutions
First National Bank
Paris
France
Dr Wilber to Join Kansas University Chair
Mount Vernon Ohio paper reports Dr F A Wilber will move his family to Kansas City area in August to join a Bible study chair at Kansas State University under Presbyterian auspices. Wilber has led Mount Vernon church activities and has participated in statewide temperance work. Mrs Wilber, a musician, will also be missed in parish duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Republican News
F. A. Wilber
University of Kansas
Enya
Presbyterians of Kansas
Wilber
Wilher
Mt. Vernon
Grand lodge session elects officers in Kansas
Annual WoG lodge session in Leavenworth adjourned after selecting officers for the next grand stodya session. Officers include Craig of Leavenworth as grand president and Hopkins of Topeka as grand recording secretary. Financial report shows total cash collected and expenditures for the year among Lawrence delegates and jurists.
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Wog
BOS
Kansas
Lanvenworth
Lawence
Craig
Leavenworth
Mel
Ko M. Keats
Joice
Topeka
Kan
Mattie Hopkins
Katie Sparks
Lawrence
M. Bryant
Lawrence, Kan
Fiinancral
Narrow escape as runaway team bolts across bridge
Deputy Sheriff Ray avoided a serious crash when a horse team bolted on a bridge after a bridge beam broke. The wagon crossed the span, wheel removed from a rig carrying three boys, and no injuries reported. Burglary reports follow with open doors and disturbed drawers at Prof W E Digging’s and Prof Abbott’s homes, with other attempted break-ins noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieputy
Sherrif Ray
Sharif
Ray
Mr. Kay
Eudora Train Chase After Bennett Store Heist
Thieves who entered the Bennett store boarded the eastbound Santa Fe train in the early afternoon and tried to sell revolvers to passengers to fund their fare before alighting at Eudora. Deputy Ray and Lawrence officers pursued them all day. Other items note local notices, hospital updates, and classified ads in this issue.
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Bennett
Santa Fe
Eudora
Lawrence
Sherrif Ray
Market Prices for Live Stock and Commodities
Kansas City and Chicago reports show cattle steady with meat steers 5.75 to 6.10. stockers and feeders 2.50 to 3.70. cows and heifers 2.40 to 4.75. hogs 5.60 to 6.05. packers 6.70 to 8.80. wheat and corn futures steady to lower with mixed bids. soy complex and oats show varied quotes. creamed butter and eggs steady. receipts totaled 557 cars for wheat. Illinois and Kansas City markets indicate stable to higher hog and cattle prices amid active futures trading.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Wita
Corn—Lower
Lass
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Cawteoce 5 National Bank
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George
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Lew Evison
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Learnald
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National Book Building
Puuile
J Heny Pelikll
Miesachuse Voolle Det
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Suikeon
Shusetie Atresk
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Welle
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Lawender
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Meen
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Real Hatate
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MGAB
Hidridge House
Ingstsbe
Rudber
Wabedsky
Wiigick Calm
Francie BP
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Francisca
W.J- Francisco & Sons
Gordion
Kssea
Theeting
Rosen
Plany
Alfred Whitman
Suemeure Te Gleason & Whitsias
J. EL. Gilham Blacksmith
Heavy Shoeing & Specs Ylcarns
Msec
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Vermont Street
Henry
Utheop Princes Goan
A. L. Selig’s
Insurance Agency
WIE
Tawrerce Pantatorium
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Lebanon
Parcia
Blanche Kaseerly
Alta
Ethel Perkins
Oyster Bay
Lake City
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Keya
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Smitha
Retreet
Michigan
Equitable Society
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Suaih
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Prain
Tabi Suiay Omariday
Mar,aret Nesbitt
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U'Tierk
Lawrance
North Lawrence
Houston Nesbit
Ler Haaslth
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Rivar
Tay
George A. “Flory
State Treasurers
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Will
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Knights and Ladies of Security
DR. Wilber
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Tennessee Street
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Baptist Church
Denver
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Union Pacific
Rutter
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Mass
Lbrary Board
Effie Wilson
Bebneider
Ohio Street
T. J. Sternberg
Indiana Street
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Lil Rao A.monnoe
F. March A.marks
Judie Diserics
Conray Court
Mooney Clery
Rernty
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Depoy
Reetster
Rexiath
Qougiy Supartsustens
Sonny Surveyor
Harley
Sehall
Kerns
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Bowman J
Duarte
Green Ius H
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Paol B. Brooms
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Idler
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Watkins
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Hontisy
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